prophecies or factions? - Guild Wars Forums

Liktai · Sep 16, 2006, 10:21 AM // 10:21

I'm going to buy Guild Wars, but I'm wondering if i should get Prophecies or Factions. I've read up on builds and I think I'll be the E/Me Heavy Nuker, which version is best for that?

Scorpion Boy · Sep 16, 2006, 10:36 AM // 10:36

Well if you're starting Guildwars for the first time, it would be the best for you to buy Prophecies.

Tyggen · Sep 16, 2006, 10:37 AM // 10:37

For the heavy nuker build on guildwiki you need Prophecies, it uses core and Prophecies skills, no skills from Factions.

If you do a search for other threads asking the same question (ie. Prophecies or Factions) you'll see that at least 19/20 recommend Prophecies to begin with. Be warned though, Nightfall is out in a months time and players will flock to the new continent leaving both Prophecies and Factions dry for the first weeks of Nightfall.

lightblade · Sep 16, 2006, 10:46 AM // 10:46

Nightfall!! Really! In a time like this, you won't find other players on P and F

Kalki · Sep 16, 2006, 10:47 AM // 10:47

I've never played an Elementalist RP character, but I'll try to help where I can. If you already know what build you're gonna run, then check www.guildwiki.org and see which campaign those skills ship with. Are you gonna use fire magic with Arcane Echo and Meteor Shower? E/Me nukers started with Prophecies so I'm sure you could get that game and have a good Ele build.

The build you'll use in PvE is usually quite different then something you'll use in PvP. You probably know this but I just want to be sure you know not to get too attached to a single build.

If I were new to Guild Wars I wouldn't choose which game based on which build I wanted to run, because I might end up not liking how the build plays. I think you should consider more which game fits your style. With Factions levelling is very fast and 90% of the game is end-game level 20 content, but you'll get more PvP with access to Alliance Battles and random 8 vs. 8 PvP arenas along with the Battle Isles. With Prophecies only about 40% of the game is level 20 content, and the world is bigger if you like exploring and getting lost.

Kook~NBK~ · Sep 16, 2006, 04:45 PM // 16:45

Prophecies is better for those new to GW hands down. Better learning curve, story line is better, explorable/mission areas are much more pleasant to play in. And you still have access to the Battle Islands for PvP. You won't be able to play Alliance Battles without Factions, but I've got a feeling that that particular form of PvP is going to dry up quite a bit when Nightfall comes out next month.

Eldin · Sep 16, 2006, 04:59 PM // 16:59

Prophecies: Better learning curve (as stated by Kook), better story, more PvE

Factions: PvP...blarg!

If you have a choice, though, get both. But definitely play Prophecies first. Oh, or even better, wait until Nightfall comes out and get all three!

Set · Sep 16, 2006, 05:15 PM // 17:15

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Originally Posted by Liktai

I'm going to buy Guild Wars, but I'm wondering if i should get Prophecies or Factions. I've read up on builds and I think I'll be the E/Me Heavy Nuker, which version is best for that?

I think you technically need Prophecies if you're going to play online. Therefore, there's only one real choice.

Tyggen · Sep 16, 2006, 07:21 PM // 19:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Set

I think you technically need Prophecies if you're going to play online. Therefore, there's only one real choice.

No, the games are stand-along, meaning you can have Prophecies, Factions, Nightfall, two of them or all three. You'll get a much broader skillset if you have all three of course, but you only need one of them to play.

The truth itself · Sep 16, 2006, 07:26 PM // 19:26

If you like RPG

then return Factions
else print factions

Jam Jar · Jan 30, 2008, 05:25 AM // 05:25

Well Nightfall is up now, and someone recommended me if you're looking for a connected storyline to not go Faction -> Nightfall, you should definately get prophecies first. Finish it, get factions, finish it, get nightfall. Just play em in order.

RPGmaniac · Jan 30, 2008, 05:28 AM // 05:28

You know this was posted in 2006, right? I think his question was answered between then and now

Asrial · Jan 30, 2008, 05:34 AM // 05:34

His second profession IS a necro...

Sep 16, 2006, 10:21 AM // 10:21	#1
Liktai Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Sep 2006	prophecies or factions? I'm going to buy Guild Wars, but I'm wondering if i should get Prophecies or Factions. I've read up on builds and I think I'll be the E/Me Heavy Nuker, which version is best for that?

Sep 16, 2006, 10:36 AM // 10:36	#2
Scorpion Boy Krytan Explorer Join Date: Aug 2005	Well if you're starting Guildwars for the first time, it would be the best for you to buy Prophecies.

Sep 16, 2006, 10:37 AM // 10:37	#3
Tyggen Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2006 Profession: Mo/Me	For the heavy nuker build on guildwiki you need Prophecies, it uses core and Prophecies skills, no skills from Factions. If you do a search for other threads asking the same question (ie. Prophecies or Factions) you'll see that at least 19/20 recommend Prophecies to begin with. Be warned though, Nightfall is out in a months time and players will flock to the new continent leaving both Prophecies and Factions dry for the first weeks of Nightfall.

Sep 16, 2006, 10:46 AM // 10:46	#4
lightblade Forge Runner Join Date: May 2005 Guild: The Etereal Guard Profession: Me/Mo	Nightfall!! Really! In a time like this, you won't find other players on P and F

Sep 16, 2006, 10:47 AM // 10:47	#5
Kalki Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Dec 2005 Guild: Summoners of Forgotten Gods Profession: W/Mo	I've never played an Elementalist RP character, but I'll try to help where I can. If you already know what build you're gonna run, then check www.guildwiki.org and see which campaign those skills ship with. Are you gonna use fire magic with Arcane Echo and Meteor Shower? E/Me nukers started with Prophecies so I'm sure you could get that game and have a good Ele build. The build you'll use in PvE is usually quite different then something you'll use in PvP. You probably know this but I just want to be sure you know not to get too attached to a single build. If I were new to Guild Wars I wouldn't choose which game based on which build I wanted to run, because I might end up not liking how the build plays. I think you should consider more which game fits your style. With Factions levelling is very fast and 90% of the game is end-game level 20 content, but you'll get more PvP with access to Alliance Battles and random 8 vs. 8 PvP arenas along with the Battle Isles. With Prophecies only about 40% of the game is level 20 content, and the world is bigger if you like exploring and getting lost.

Sep 16, 2006, 04:45 PM // 16:45	#6
Kook~NBK~ Grotto Attendant Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: A little chalet outside Drok's Guild: Natural Born Killaz	Prophecies is better for those new to GW hands down. Better learning curve, story line is better, explorable/mission areas are much more pleasant to play in. And you still have access to the Battle Islands for PvP. You won't be able to play Alliance Battles without Factions, but I've got a feeling that that particular form of PvP is going to dry up quite a bit when Nightfall comes out next month.

Sep 16, 2006, 04:59 PM // 16:59	#7
Eldin Forge Runner Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: America. How about you, commie? Guild: Fellows of Mythgar [FOM] Profession: R/Mo	Prophecies: Better learning curve (as stated by Kook), better story, more PvE Factions: PvP...blarg! If you have a choice, though, get both. But definitely play Prophecies first. Oh, or even better, wait until Nightfall comes out and get all three!

Sep 16, 2006, 07:26 PM // 19:26	#10
The truth itself Krytan Explorer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Denmark Guild: First Degree Profession: Mo/	If you like RPG then return Factions else print factions

Jan 30, 2008, 05:25 AM // 05:25	#11
Jam Jar Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2007 Guild: [Disc] Profession: W/	Well Nightfall is up now, and someone recommended me if you're looking for a connected storyline to not go Faction -> Nightfall, you should definately get prophecies first. Finish it, get factions, finish it, get nightfall. Just play em in order.

Jan 30, 2008, 05:28 AM // 05:28	#12
RPGmaniac Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2005	You know this was posted in 2006, right? I think his question was answered between then and now

Jan 30, 2008, 05:34 AM // 05:34	#13
Asrial Desert Nomad Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Centurion Guard Profession: Mo/E	His second profession IS a necro...