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razuel · Jan 13, 2008, 08:02 PM // 20:02

I purchased GW when it first came out and quickly got up to 20 and to... some volcanic islands somewhere is where I think I left off.

Anyways, I'm downloading GW now because I miss gaming and want to finish off the story. Should I purchase factions after this and then nightfall or just go straight to eye of the north? Or does the order matter at all? As far as the story goes?

thanks

Master Necromanz · Jan 13, 2008, 08:14 PM // 20:14

do what uu like

Dev121 · Jan 13, 2008, 08:16 PM // 20:16

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Originally Posted by Master Necromanz

do what uu like

Why did you even bother posting?

I recommend getting all the games and playing through them once, theres enough content for at least a few hundred hours entertainment.

FeroxC · Jan 13, 2008, 08:16 PM // 20:16

First purchase i would make is Nightfall, brilliant campaign.

Esan · Jan 13, 2008, 08:18 PM // 20:18

Asking a large community like gwguru is not likely to be productive, as you will get every possible combination of recommendations. Finish Prophecies, make some new friends in-game, then ask them what they did. There are no wrong answers, unless you want to PvP.

RedStar · Jan 13, 2008, 08:22 PM // 20:22

You can buy whatever you want, whenever you want.
Story-wise it's prophecies ==> factions ==> nightfall ==> EotN, but that's only if you want to follow the story.
NF and EotN give you heroes, and factions only give you alliance battle,

zwei2stein · Jan 13, 2008, 08:22 PM // 20:22

AS far as story goes, you should play NF after both prohecies and factions. Other than that, its up to you.

I would finish prohecies first (then do some Sorrows Furnance or so) and decide what to purchase after that.

lacasner · Jan 13, 2008, 08:29 PM // 20:29

You should go pvp, but before you do ask yourself this question.

"Am I a carebear?"

razuel · Jan 13, 2008, 08:33 PM // 20:33

Totally not a carebear any more. I'll go to factions next then-- I'd like to follow the story, but knowing me I'll get addicted and become carebear.

thanks guys

Martin Alvito · Jan 13, 2008, 08:33 PM // 20:33

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Originally Posted by razuel

Anyways, I'm downloading GW now because I miss gaming and want to finish off the story. Should I purchase fractions after this and then nightfall or just go straight to eye of the north? Or does the order matter at all? As far as the story goes?

Best answer: find people you enjoy playing with and buy what you need to do what they do. Who you play with, and whether you enjoy their company and what you are doing in-game, is a lot more important to your enjoyment of the game than anything else.

Molock · Jan 13, 2008, 08:34 PM // 20:34

First of all its Factions.. not Fractions...

I recommend getting Nightfall next, it is truly and amazing campaign.

Two April Mornings · Jan 13, 2008, 08:35 PM // 20:35

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Originally Posted by FeroxC

First purchase i would make is Nightfall, brilliant campaign.

I agree. Nightfall and heroes in this day and age would be great for you I think.

thejerk · Jan 13, 2008, 08:38 PM // 20:38

Depends how serious you are man. If you really wanna get back into GW, I would recommend getting NF>FACTIONS>EOTN. How can u play this game without all the skills each campaign offers or the character specific games that introduce, dervs,paras,sins, and rits. Like I said it all depends on how serious you are. If I had to chose one game after Proph it would be NF Cuz of heroes, dervs, paras, and skills.

razuel · Jan 13, 2008, 08:40 PM // 20:40

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Originally Posted by Molock

First of all its Factions.. not Fractions...

I recommend getting Nightfall next, it is truly and amazing campaign.

Fixed.

Is it wise to skip along though? I'm starting off with no friends, so without continuous co-op play I'll probably get bored if I don't become interested in the story. Then again, I'm sure I'll make friends along the way.

I must say, coming from Diablo and CS, the community here is much more friendly than expected

mmmkay i am bad · Jan 13, 2008, 08:43 PM // 20:43

Get NightFall or Eotn 1st for some heroes and there aren't much people in factions, midway into the game theres about 10 people max in the mission outposts

razuel · Jan 13, 2008, 08:47 PM // 20:47

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Originally Posted by mmmkay i am bad

Get NightFall or Eotn 1st for some heroes and there aren't much people in factions, midway into the game theres about 10 people max in the mission outposts

I just finished downloading, turns out I'm at the ring of fire first mission.

AND I've got my 2nd birthday present, that's great. It's a miniature juggernaut-- is that any good? Still have 1 or 2 more presents I get to open too probably.

Oh, and I'll go to NF next, nothing I hate more than not having people to play with.

CougarTheTall · Jan 13, 2008, 08:51 PM // 20:51

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Originally Posted by razuel

AND I've got my 2nd birthday present, that's great. It's a miniature juggernaut-- is that any good? Still have 1 or 2 more presents I get to open too probably.

Nah man, mini-juggernauts are worthless. I'll give you 1k for it so you can buy something nice.

j/k lol

razuel · Jan 13, 2008, 08:54 PM // 20:54

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Originally Posted by CougarTheTall

Nah man, mini-juggernauts are worthless. I'll give you 1k for it so you can buy something nice.

j/k lol

I also got a miniature wind rider.

I will need money, are they worth much?

Winstar · Jan 13, 2008, 08:55 PM // 20:55

If you're only going to get 1 expansion get nightfall. Heros are pretty much changed the game forever and made it possible to easily roll through games as a single player instead of being forced to look for PUGs.

Of course if you're willing to spend more then get everything. It'll be a lot of fun and you'll have full access to all the skills. Its still probably in your interest to get through nightfall first and then go back to factions with a full compliment of heros.

BenjZee · Jan 13, 2008, 08:58 PM // 20:58

check the pricing thread lol. Jugganauts are quite popular and will rake u in quite abit of money

Jan 13, 2008, 08:02 PM // 20:02	#1
razuel Academy Page Join Date: Sep 2006	back to gw after years I purchased GW when it first came out and quickly got up to 20 and to... some volcanic islands somewhere is where I think I left off. Anyways, I'm downloading GW now because I miss gaming and want to finish off the story. Should I purchase factions after this and then nightfall or just go straight to eye of the north? Or does the order matter at all? As far as the story goes? thanks Last edited by razuel; Jan 13, 2008 at 08:37 PM // 20:37..

Jan 13, 2008, 08:14 PM // 20:14	#2
Master Necromanz Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Dec 2007	do what uu like

Jan 13, 2008, 08:16 PM // 20:16	#4
FeroxC Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: EOA Profession: P/W	First purchase i would make is Nightfall, brilliant campaign.

Jan 13, 2008, 08:18 PM // 20:18	#5
Esan Jungle Guide Join Date: Jul 2007 Guild: Wars	Asking a large community like gwguru is not likely to be productive, as you will get every possible combination of recommendations. Finish Prophecies, make some new friends in-game, then ask them what they did. There are no wrong answers, unless you want to PvP.

Jan 13, 2008, 08:22 PM // 20:22	#6
RedStar Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: _____________________ (\__/) (\__/) (\__/)Help (='.'=)(='.'=)(='.'=)Bunny (")_(")(")_(")(")_(") Guild: [Bomb] Profession: E/	You can buy whatever you want, whenever you want. Story-wise it's prophecies ==> factions ==> nightfall ==> EotN, but that's only if you want to follow the story. NF and EotN give you heroes, and factions only give you alliance battle,

Jan 13, 2008, 08:22 PM // 20:22	#7
zwei2stein Grotto Attendant Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Europe Guild: The German Order [GER] Profession: N/	AS far as story goes, you should play NF after both prohecies and factions. Other than that, its up to you. I would finish prohecies first (then do some Sorrows Furnance or so) and decide what to purchase after that.

Jan 13, 2008, 08:29 PM // 20:29	#8
lacasner Desert Nomad Join Date: Jun 2006	You should go pvp, but before you do ask yourself this question. "Am I a carebear?"

Jan 13, 2008, 08:33 PM // 20:33	#9
razuel Academy Page Join Date: Sep 2006	Totally not a carebear any more. I'll go to factions next then-- I'd like to follow the story, but knowing me I'll get addicted and become carebear. thanks guys

Jan 13, 2008, 08:34 PM // 20:34	#11
Molock Desert Nomad Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Qu??bec Guild: Legacy of Angels [Halo] Profession: E/	First of all its Factions.. not Fractions... I recommend getting Nightfall next, it is truly and amazing campaign.

Jan 13, 2008, 08:38 PM // 20:38	#13
thejerk Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2006	Depends how serious you are man. If you really wanna get back into GW, I would recommend getting NF>FACTIONS>EOTN. How can u play this game without all the skills each campaign offers or the character specific games that introduce, dervs,paras,sins, and rits. Like I said it all depends on how serious you are. If I had to chose one game after Proph it would be NF Cuz of heroes, dervs, paras, and skills.

Jan 13, 2008, 08:43 PM // 20:43	#15
mmmkay i am bad Krytan Explorer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: hiding in ur basement =o Profession: W/Rt	Get NightFall or Eotn 1st for some heroes and there aren't much people in factions, midway into the game theres about 10 people max in the mission outposts

Jan 13, 2008, 08:55 PM // 20:55	#19
Winstar Jungle Guide Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: London	If you're only going to get 1 expansion get nightfall. Heros are pretty much changed the game forever and made it possible to easily roll through games as a single player instead of being forced to look for PUGs. Of course if you're willing to spend more then get everything. It'll be a lot of fun and you'll have full access to all the skills. Its still probably in your interest to get through nightfall first and then go back to factions with a full compliment of heros.

Jan 13, 2008, 08:58 PM // 20:58	#20
BenjZee Forge Runner Join Date: Dec 2006 Guild: The Overacheivers [Club] Profession: Mo/	check the pricing thread lol. Jugganauts are quite popular and will rake u in quite abit of money