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Musoyan · Dec 26, 2007, 09:18 PM // 21:18

..my friend told me I have to buy all five expansions at once? Well thats what he said I am not sure if hes right. Do I really need to buy all the games at once or can I start off with the first one to see how I like it.

Thank you.
Happy Holidays.

RotteN · Dec 26, 2007, 09:21 PM // 21:21

you only need one of the campaigns (Prophecies, Factions or Nightfall) to be able to play the game

Eye of the North is an expansion, you need one of the campaigns to be able to play it.

So buy either prophecies, factions or nightfall (i'd recommend prophecies as your first GW game) and see if you like it. If you do, you can buy the rest.

Darkobra · Dec 26, 2007, 09:24 PM // 21:24

Get the Platinum edition.

Shadow Spirit · Dec 26, 2007, 09:50 PM // 21:50

If you just want to see if you like it, get a trial key. You can get a trial disc for all 3 campaigns at Gamestop for $1.99.

You definitely do not need to buy them all at once...

Musoyan · Dec 26, 2007, 09:52 PM // 21:52

Thanks, and there isn't a monthly fee to GW. Right?

lennymon · Dec 26, 2007, 09:54 PM // 21:54

correct, no monthly fee

xromania??? · Dec 26, 2007, 10:10 PM // 22:10

and i recomand to not start with a warrior, asassin, paragon or mesmer - but female mesmer have the beautiest armor in the game.

NeonXero · Dec 26, 2007, 10:38 PM // 22:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by xromania???

and i recomand to not start with a warrior, asassin, paragon or mesmer - but female mesmer have the beautiest armor in the game.

I can understand telling them not to start with Sin, Para, or Mesmer... but why not Warrior? I never made one myself... but to my knowledge, they are one of the easer classes to start with.

Just my opinion...

Have fun with the game!

Biostem · Dec 27, 2007, 12:07 AM // 00:07

To be perfectly honest, if I were to start over, w/ the campaigns that are out now, I'd definitely recommend starting w/ Nightfall. It has a good pace, you get heroes, and it has a very good mix of skills. You also get access to 2 additional professions, whereas Prophecies only has the core ones. Furthermore, NF has a lot of refinements over Prophecies and Factions, IMO.

Smile Like Umean It · Dec 27, 2007, 12:14 AM // 00:14

Isn't the Warrior one of the most popular and easiest characters to learn the game with?

In fact, I would disregard everything he said. You play what you're most interested in and what you think you'll enjoy the most.

xromania??? · Dec 27, 2007, 12:30 AM // 00:30

warriors, paragons have no energy regen and u cant try as secondary other professions... what is wrong in my sugestions? but ok was a mistake to say that cuz many guys have these professions lol (me too and i regret)

& i want to report yanman for his bad words and cuz he pm me with stupid things. He is admin? that no mean he can do what he want, anyway i think my avatar was removed with no warn or reason (was a girl)

Sir Pandra Pierva · Dec 27, 2007, 12:57 AM // 00:57

Xromania

Mes are hard to play for first timers, at least for most.

I would say go ele, warrior, or paragon for a pretty fun and easy class

Biostem · Dec 27, 2007, 01:03 AM // 01:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by xromania???

warriors, paragons have no energy regen and u cant try as secondary other professions... what is wrong in my sugestions? but ok was a mistake to say that cuz many guys have these professions lol (me too and i regret)

& i want to report yanman for his bad words and cuz he pm me with stupid things. He is admin? that no mean he can do what he want

First off all, get your facts straight: warriors have a slower rate of energy regen, but more than make up for it by having skills that don't need energy or have other ways of getting energy back. Furthermore, since warriors have the best armor, their survivability is higher, and they do great damage, so the enemy dies more quickly.

Regardless, I'd suggest trying all professions so you can at least get a feel for them.

Musoyan · Dec 27, 2007, 01:15 AM // 01:15

I got Nightfall. It was all they had at the gaming store I went to.
Installing it now.

Musoyan · Dec 27, 2007, 01:33 AM // 01:33

Does anyone know where the CD key is in the box?? Or whats its on.. I cant find it.

Biostem · Dec 27, 2007, 01:56 AM // 01:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Musoyan

Does anyone know where the CD key is in the box?? Or whats its on.. I cant find it.

It's usually on a small cardboard envelope thingy w/ perforated edges that you need to open. Also, if you already have any version of GW installed, then you don't need to reinstall the game for NF - just log in and add the key.

I very much enjoy NF, so don't feel like you've missed out...

Melei Hawke · Dec 27, 2007, 02:02 AM // 02:02

Have fun with the game and try out all the professions to see which one you like the best...all of them can be really good and a lot of fun to play

Musoyan · Dec 27, 2007, 03:44 AM // 03:44

It seems that the CD key was stolen out of the box. I had to return it and have to wait a few days to buy a new one.

Age · Dec 27, 2007, 04:25 AM // 04:25

Sorry to hear that but there isn't 5 as you said only 3 campaigns and 1 expansion.I would start off as Necro,Elementalist or Ranger as players think Warriors are easy when in fact they aren't as we see lots of bad bars.I would do lots of reading on that profession first and don't play a Derv there are to many in the game atm.

TheLordOfBlah · Dec 27, 2007, 04:33 AM // 04:33

What the hell are you talking about? theres no such thing as having too many of a profession...

Play whatever you want, pick whatever secondary you want, whatever skills you want. You learn more trying things out on your own

Dec 26, 2007, 09:18 PM // 21:18	#1
Musoyan Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2007	Going to buy Guildwars, but.. ..my friend told me I have to buy all five expansions at once? Well thats what he said I am not sure if hes right. Do I really need to buy all the games at once or can I start off with the first one to see how I like it. Thank you. Happy Holidays.

Dec 26, 2007, 10:10 PM // 22:10	#7
xromania??? Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Transylvania Guild: lor Profession: E/Mo	and i recomand to not start with a warrior, asassin, paragon or mesmer - but female mesmer have the beautiest armor in the game. Last edited by xromania???; Dec 26, 2007 at 10:13 PM // 22:13..

Dec 27, 2007, 12:30 AM // 00:30	#11
xromania??? Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Transylvania Guild: lor Profession: E/Mo	warriors, paragons have no energy regen and u cant try as secondary other professions... what is wrong in my sugestions? but ok was a mistake to say that cuz many guys have these professions lol (me too and i regret) & i want to report yanman for his bad words and cuz he pm me with stupid things. He is admin? that no mean he can do what he want, anyway i think my avatar was removed with no warn or reason (was a girl) Last edited by xromania???; Dec 27, 2007 at 01:05 AM // 01:05..

Dec 27, 2007, 01:15 AM // 01:15	#14
Musoyan Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2007	I got Nightfall. It was all they had at the gaming store I went to. Installing it now. Last edited by Musoyan; Dec 27, 2007 at 01:33 AM // 01:33..

Dec 26, 2007, 09:21 PM // 21:21	#2
RotteN Forge Runner Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: W/	you only need one of the campaigns (Prophecies, Factions or Nightfall) to be able to play the game Eye of the North is an expansion, you need one of the campaigns to be able to play it. So buy either prophecies, factions or nightfall (i'd recommend prophecies as your first GW game) and see if you like it. If you do, you can buy the rest.

Dec 26, 2007, 09:24 PM // 21:24	#3
Darkobra Forge Runner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Scotland Guild: Type like an idiot, I'll treat you like an idiot Profession: E/Me	Get the Platinum edition.

Dec 26, 2007, 09:50 PM // 21:50	#4
Shadow Spirit Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chicago Guild: your cat eats dog food [pup] Profession: N/E	If you just want to see if you like it, get a trial key. You can get a trial disc for all 3 campaigns at Gamestop for $1.99. You definitely do not need to buy them all at once...

Dec 26, 2007, 09:52 PM // 21:52	#5
Musoyan Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2007	Thanks, and there isn't a monthly fee to GW. Right?

Dec 26, 2007, 09:54 PM // 21:54	#6
lennymon Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Seattle Guild: Odin's Hammer [OH] - Servant's of Fortuna [SoF] Profession: R/	correct, no monthly fee

Dec 27, 2007, 12:07 AM // 00:07	#9
Biostem Jungle Guide Join Date: Oct 2007	To be perfectly honest, if I were to start over, w/ the campaigns that are out now, I'd definitely recommend starting w/ Nightfall. It has a good pace, you get heroes, and it has a very good mix of skills. You also get access to 2 additional professions, whereas Prophecies only has the core ones. Furthermore, NF has a lot of refinements over Prophecies and Factions, IMO.

Dec 27, 2007, 12:14 AM // 00:14	#10
Smile Like Umean It Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2006 Profession: E/Rt	Isn't the Warrior one of the most popular and easiest characters to learn the game with? In fact, I would disregard everything he said. You play what you're most interested in and what you think you'll enjoy the most.

Dec 27, 2007, 12:57 AM // 00:57	#12
Sir Pandra Pierva Forge Runner Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sardelec yelling at Tenshi Guild: Angels Of Strife Profession: E/	Xromania Mes are hard to play for first timers, at least for most. I would say go ele, warrior, or paragon for a pretty fun and easy class

Dec 27, 2007, 01:33 AM // 01:33	#15
Musoyan Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2007	Does anyone know where the CD key is in the box?? Or whats its on.. I cant find it.

Dec 27, 2007, 02:02 AM // 02:02	#17
Melei Hawke Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2007 Guild: SoF Profession: R/Mo	Have fun with the game and try out all the professions to see which one you like the best...all of them can be really good and a lot of fun to play

Dec 27, 2007, 03:44 AM // 03:44	#18
Musoyan Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2007	It seems that the CD key was stolen out of the box. I had to return it and have to wait a few days to buy a new one.

Dec 27, 2007, 04:25 AM // 04:25	#19
Age Hall Hero Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Canada/BC Guild: STG Administrator Profession: Mo/	Sorry to hear that but there isn't 5 as you said only 3 campaigns and 1 expansion.I would start off as Necro,Elementalist or Ranger as players think Warriors are easy when in fact they aren't as we see lots of bad bars.I would do lots of reading on that profession first and don't play a Derv there are to many in the game atm.

Dec 27, 2007, 04:33 AM // 04:33	#20
TheLordOfBlah Jungle Guide Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California Guild: None Profession: Mo/N	What the hell are you talking about? theres no such thing as having too many of a profession... Play whatever you want, pick whatever secondary you want, whatever skills you want. You learn more trying things out on your own