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Randle · Dec 20, 2007, 03:05 AM // 03:05

I want to start playing Guildwars, what software do I buy?

elysiumIX · Dec 20, 2007, 03:56 AM // 03:56

Depends on what you want aspect of the game you want to play.

If you simply want PvP, then there's the new PvP Access Kit, which can allow you to play all the professions and get some skill unlocks.

For PvE, the three standalone chapters (Prophecies, Factions, and Nightfall) are your options. They can be played in any order. I think there's an article on the main guru site about which chapter to buy. Here it is: http://www.guildwarsguru.com/content...buy-id2249.php

Jumping Is Uselss · Dec 20, 2007, 04:14 AM // 04:14

If you want to start at the very beginning get Guild Wars: Prophecies. Factions and Nightfall are the 2nd and 3rd chapters of the series.

Chik N Nuggets · Dec 20, 2007, 04:32 AM // 04:32

i doubght hes coming back.

Onarik Amrak · Dec 20, 2007, 04:38 AM // 04:38

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Originally Posted by Chik N Nuggets

i doubght hes coming back.

You say that because?

Chik N Nuggets · Dec 20, 2007, 04:48 AM // 04:48

becuase.. those people never stay

Q.Q more plz.

Roo Ella · Dec 20, 2007, 05:13 AM // 05:13

If you come back or not well whatever but here is a simple tip
Ask in the buddy key thread for trial code and try the game and see if your compy can run it AND you like the game.

Tachyon · Dec 20, 2007, 06:35 AM // 06:35

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Originally Posted by Randle

I want to start playing Guildwars, what software do I buy?

Windows for sure!

RLBadKarma · Dec 20, 2007, 01:29 PM // 13:29

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Originally Posted by Azagoth

Windows for sure!

AAAHHHGGGGG!!!!!!!! Burning coffee through the nose!!!!!!!!

Never never NEVER read the punch line while drinking scalding hot coffee!!!!!!!!

Onarik Amrak · Dec 20, 2007, 02:20 PM // 14:20

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Originally Posted by Chik N Nuggets

Q.Q more plz.

Uh huh. Who's crying?

Olim Chill · Dec 20, 2007, 02:29 PM // 14:29

Minimum System Specs:
• Windows XP/2000/ME/98
• Intel Pentium III 800 Mhz or equivalent
• 256 MB RAM
• CD-ROM Drive
• 2 GB Available HDD Space
• ATI Radeon 8500 or GeForce 3 or 4 MX Series Video Card with 32MB of VRAM
• 16-bit Sound Card
• Internet connection
• Keyboard and mouse
Recommended System Specs:
• Windows XP/2000/ME/98
• Intel Pentium III 1GHz or equivalent
• 512 MB RAM
• CD-ROM Drive
• 2 GB Available HDD Space
• ATI Radeon 9000 or GeForce 4 Ti Series Video Card with 64MB of VRAM
• 16-bit Sound Card
• Internet connection
• Keyboard and mouse

Onarik Amrak · Dec 20, 2007, 02:58 PM // 14:58

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Originally Posted by Olim lll

Minimum System Specs:
??? Windows XP/2000/ME/98
??? Intel Pentium III 800 Mhz or equivalent
??? 256 MB RAM
??? CD-ROM Drive
??? 2 GB Available HDD Space
??? ATI Radeon 8500 or GeForce 3 or 4 MX Series Video Card with 32MB of VRAM
??? 16-bit Sound Card
??? Internet connection
??? Keyboard and mouse
Recommended System Specs:
??? Windows XP/2000/ME/98
??? Intel Pentium III 1GHz or equivalent
??? 512 MB RAM
??? CD-ROM Drive
??? 2 GB Available HDD Space
??? ATI Radeon 9000 or GeForce 4 Ti Series Video Card with 64MB of VRAM
??? 16-bit Sound Card
??? Internet connection
??? Keyboard and mouse

He asked for software?

Olim Chill · Dec 20, 2007, 03:46 PM // 15:46

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Originally Posted by Onarik Amrak

He asked for software?

Right...

...

Miss Puddles · Dec 20, 2007, 05:18 PM // 17:18

i'd assume buying guild wars would be the first step.

darkk wound · Dec 21, 2007, 03:51 AM // 03:51

Guild Wars: Prophecies is the best one to buy

Randle · Dec 27, 2007, 01:27 AM // 01:27

thanks everyone, I bought Factions. just loaded it last night.

gremlin · Dec 27, 2007, 02:00 AM // 02:00

congratulations on getting past the witty comments and reaching a decision.

Hope you enjoy the game

Biostem · Dec 27, 2007, 02:52 AM // 02:52

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Originally Posted by Randle

thanks everyone, I bought Factions. just loaded it last night.

Factions is a fun campaign, but it introduces the various gameplay elements the most quickly; in other words, it doesn't ease you into things. I would suggest you do all the quests in the starting areas and really get a hold of things before progressing. I further suggest you play as a warrior or elementalist initially, since IMO they are the most straightforward to play. A good all around character is something like a warrior/monk, (you get to pick a secondary profession as well).

Anyway, welcome to GW, and have fun!

Dec 20, 2007, 03:05 AM // 03:05	#1
Randle Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2007	How to start I want to start playing Guildwars, what software do I buy?

Dec 20, 2007, 03:56 AM // 03:56	#2
elysiumIX Academy Page Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Asia Profession: E/	Depends on what you want aspect of the game you want to play. If you simply want PvP, then there's the new PvP Access Kit, which can allow you to play all the professions and get some skill unlocks. For PvE, the three standalone chapters (Prophecies, Factions, and Nightfall) are your options. They can be played in any order. I think there's an article on the main guru site about which chapter to buy. Here it is: http://www.guildwarsguru.com/content...buy-id2249.php

Dec 20, 2007, 04:14 AM // 04:14	#3
Jumping Is Uselss Jungle Guide Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: -... . .... .. -. -.. / -.-- --- ..-	If you want to start at the very beginning get Guild Wars: Prophecies. Factions and Nightfall are the 2nd and 3rd chapters of the series.

Dec 20, 2007, 04:32 AM // 04:32	#4
Chik N Nuggets Krytan Explorer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: calgary, alberta, canada Guild: The Crimson Knighthood [CRIM] Profession: W/	i doubght hes coming back.

Dec 20, 2007, 04:48 AM // 04:48	#6
Chik N Nuggets Krytan Explorer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: calgary, alberta, canada Guild: The Crimson Knighthood [CRIM] Profession: W/	becuase.. those people never stay Q.Q more plz.

Dec 20, 2007, 05:13 AM // 05:13	#7
Roo Ella Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Australia Guild: Oz Profession: E/R	If you come back or not well whatever but here is a simple tip Ask in the buddy key thread for trial code and try the game and see if your compy can run it AND you like the game.

Dec 20, 2007, 02:29 PM // 14:29	#11
Olim Chill Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Guild: DMI Profession: N/	Minimum System Specs: • Windows XP/2000/ME/98 • Intel Pentium III 800 Mhz or equivalent • 256 MB RAM • CD-ROM Drive • 2 GB Available HDD Space • ATI Radeon 8500 or GeForce 3 or 4 MX Series Video Card with 32MB of VRAM • 16-bit Sound Card • Internet connection • Keyboard and mouse Recommended System Specs: • Windows XP/2000/ME/98 • Intel Pentium III 1GHz or equivalent • 512 MB RAM • CD-ROM Drive • 2 GB Available HDD Space • ATI Radeon 9000 or GeForce 4 Ti Series Video Card with 64MB of VRAM • 16-bit Sound Card • Internet connection • Keyboard and mouse

Dec 20, 2007, 05:18 PM // 17:18	#14
Miss Puddles Jungle Guide Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California Guild: Shiverpeaks Search And Rescue [Lost] Profession: Me/	i'd assume buying guild wars would be the first step.

Dec 21, 2007, 03:51 AM // 03:51	#15
darkk wound Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: united kingdom Profession: E/Me	Guild Wars: Prophecies is the best one to buy

Dec 27, 2007, 01:27 AM // 01:27	#16
Randle Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2007	thanks everyone, I bought Factions. just loaded it last night.

Dec 27, 2007, 02:00 AM // 02:00	#17
gremlin Furnace Stoker Join Date: Oct 2006 Guild: GWAR Profession: Me/Mo	congratulations on getting past the witty comments and reaching a decision. Hope you enjoy the game