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LeCattez · Nov 19, 2007, 01:24 PM // 13:24

Hello,

I recently bought the games (Prophecies, Factions and Nightfall) and I actually like them (which I wasn't totally sure about I would.

Anyway to the point. I would like to know if it's better to start playing in Prophecies, than in Factions or Nightfall? Do I get something in Prophecies, I don't in Factions/Nightfall? (or the other way around)

I was just wondering if I have to play a character up to level 20 in each of the games? (to gain nothing else but the history(which I think I will at some point, just not aiming at that at the moment))

I tried pvp out yesterday and I found it pretty interesting, but it sounded like I could uptain items with a role play char. and then send them or something to the pvp char.?

Thank you for your time!

Yanman.be · Nov 19, 2007, 01:32 PM // 13:32

Go Nightfall, it has heroes, those will help you in the 2 other games.

LeCattez · Nov 19, 2007, 01:35 PM // 13:35

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Go Nightfall, it has heroes, those will help you in the 2 other games.

Will help me in the two other games? So I can, when I'm done with Nightfall, go back and do the other two games with that char.?

And can I convert it to a PVP char. later or can I "hand over" some stuff to a pvp only char.?

Mr. G · Nov 19, 2007, 01:40 PM // 13:40

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I would like to know if it's better to start playing in Prophecies, than in Factions or Nightfall? Do I get something in Prophecies, I don't in Factions/Nightfall? (or the other way around)

Nightfall has the dervish and paragon porfessions, and heroes - most people opt for NF becuase of the heroes

Faction has assassins and ritualists, as well as a springboard into the lvl 20 content (rather short tutorial, quick leveling)

Prof has a slow learning curve, nice and simple to master, and a few freebies here and there skill and item wise (nothing Uber though)

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I was just wondering if I have to play a character up to level 20 in each of the games?

err not sure about this question, you can take a toon to the other campaigns once you reach the port cities (Lions arch, Kaineng Center and Kamadan) - but the game goes on waaaay after lvl 20

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I tried pvp out yesterday and I found it pretty interesting, but it sounded like I could uptain items with a role play char. and then send them or something to the pvp char.?

You can use PvE chars for PvP, but its normally easier to roll a PvP as they require less time/funds to be ready for PvP and you dont grow that attachments to them ^^ (well not too often), storage can be used to transfer items from PvE to PvP but no the other way round

PvP chars can create endless amounts of PvP gear free though,so its not often you use PvE items

malko050987 · Nov 19, 2007, 01:42 PM // 13:42

Something all GW players should know: gw.gamewikis.org

As for the differences between starting in a campaign or another.

In Prophecies, the going is slow for a while. You start in Pre-Searing, a beginner area where you will learn about the game mechanics and such. Once you leave Pre-Searing, you can't return to it. In Post-Searing, you have the missions, more quests, more skills. It will take you up to the 15th mission or so to get to level 20, and that's about halfway through the Prophecies campaign.

After that (once you're level 20) the game actually starts. ^_^

In Factions and Nightfall, there is an island set apart as a "Beginner zone" You are able to return to these islands once you get off of them. On both islands, you gain experience much faster than in Prophecies, and by the time you get off the island you are level 18-20. The main action in both Nightfall and Factions is for level 20s.

You don't have to get a character to level 20 in all three games. Once you unlock the port area of a campaign, you can travel to the other continents. In Prophecies, this means Lion's Arch. In Factions, it's Kaineng Center. In Nightfall, it's Consulate Docks/Kamadan (I think xD).

So say that your Nightfall character has unlocked the docks. You take a quest and it will allow you to travel to Tyria (Prophecies) or Cantha (Factions). After that, you will be able to switch between those two continents simply by using the Boat icon on the map.

I am not that into pvp, but I understand that there are some reward points you can get (by playing Heroes Battle or such) and you can exchange those for items. Since all your characters on your account share the same Xunlai Vault (storage box) you can easily transfer them from one to another. If you want to trade the item, or make it useable for another character, DO NOT customize it. That will make it usable only for the character it's customized for.

I hope I answered your questions ^_^

EDIT: Something I completely forgot. Nightfall has Heroes.

You can get them on characters from other campaigns, though. Just unlock the port and go to Kamadan. The first quests will give you 3 heroes (2 monks and 1 warrior, IIRC) and you can get a Ranger or an Ele pretty quickly after that. They're all you need to make your way through any of the campaigns.

TGgold · Nov 19, 2007, 01:50 PM // 13:50

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Originally Posted by malko050987

Something all GW players should know: gw.gamewikis.org

I prefer http://wiki.guildwars.com/ as it IS the official GuildWars Wiki. =)

Assuming that you LINKED all of your accounts, then what everyone here is saying is true. On that note, I really hope you linked the accounts to one another.

furanshisuko · Nov 19, 2007, 01:56 PM // 13:56

start chars in factions you will lvl up in less time that any other game FACT

edit:when you get your char to nf your heros will automaticly be lv 15 not lvl 2 and start lvling them + nf takes way too much time to lvl up

Hyper.nl · Nov 19, 2007, 02:05 PM // 14:05

I would certiainly recommend to start with Prophecies, because it has the beginning of the main storyline and a far better introcuction area as well as character development. But starting in Prophecies also takes more time because the leveling is slower. Not really an important issue imo.

Then Nightfall for the heroes or Factions if you want to play in other of release.

LeCattez · Nov 19, 2007, 02:07 PM // 14:07

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Since all your characters on your account share the same Xunlai Vault (storage box) you can easily transfer them from one to another. If you want to trade the item, or make it useable for another character, DO NOT customize it. That will make it usable only for the character it's customized for

Hmm, I have a level 10 char. in prophecies with a vault and I can open it on my pvp char, but not on my newly made factions char. Is that because it is "Customized"? (don't remember doing so).

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I really hope you linked the accounts to one another.

What exactly do you mean by that?

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start chars in factions you will lvl up in less time that any other game FACT

Guess I'll just keep leveling this assasin then.

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PvP chars can create endless amounts of PvP gear free though,so its not often you use PvE items

And that's any gear in the whole GW? And that's by trading the faction points for it right?

On a side note, I read somewhere that you can use your PvE char. for PvP, then I wondered if you can change it back? PvP once in a while and then PvE a little (same char.).

Thanks for the answers!

Cheers

malko050987 · Nov 19, 2007, 02:20 PM // 14:20

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Originally Posted by LeCattez

Hmm, I have a level 10 char. in prophecies with a vault and I can open it on my pvp char, but not on my newly made factions char. Is that because it is "Customized"? (don't remember doing so).

You need to talk to a Xunlai Agent and open an account with them.

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[]What exactly do you mean by that?

It means that you added all 3 keys to the same account, so you have ONE account that includes Proph, NF and Factions, and NOT 3 accounts, one for each game.

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And that's any gear in the whole GW? And that's by trading the faction points for it right?

PvP chars can get and use PvP gear. That gear cannot be moved to your PvE char, as far as I know.

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On a side note, I read somewhere that you can use your PvE char. for PvP, then I wondered if you can change it back? PvP once in a while and then PvE a little (same char.).

You can go to the PvP areas once you unlock the docks. Most of the PvP battles are for level 20 characters only, though. But yes, once you get to the docks and are level 20, there is nothing stopping you from using that Pve character for PvP.

Onarik Amrak · Nov 19, 2007, 02:20 PM // 14:20

I hope the OP linked his games to one account.

LeCattez · Nov 19, 2007, 02:28 PM // 14:28

Ok to settle the questions about linking the games to one account, I did and it seemed like the smartest heh.

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You need to talk to a Xunlai Agent and open an account with them.

I thought I had that? I payed 50 gold and then I could storage my stuff in there.

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It means that you added all 3 keys to the same account, so you have ONE account that includes Proph, NF and Factions, and NOT 3 accounts, one for each game.

Ok super, just wanted to be sure he didn't mean the opposite.

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PvP chars can get and use PvP gear. That gear cannot be moved to your PvE char, as far as I know.

I'm not interested in using it on a PvE char. I just want to know if I can get anything avaible in the PvE game and buy it by using the faction points or are some armors/weapons only avaible through PvE?

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You can go to the PvP areas once you unlock the docks. Most of the PvP battles are for level 20 characters only, though. But yes, once you get to the docks and are level 20, there is nothing stopping you from using that Pve character for PvP.

Hmm, wasn't really what I wanted to know hehe.
If I get to level 20 with a pve char. Can I pvp a little and then pve again tomorrow on that char. or is it pvp permanently when I do pvp on it for the first time?

And sorry for all the questions hehe, would just like to try the fun parts of the game and not sit grinding all day!

Thanks

Yanman.be · Nov 19, 2007, 02:35 PM // 14:35

The 50 gold is per character, not per account.

Your PvE character can always switch between PvE and PvP. It does not become "flagged" for "pvp only" or anything like that.

Toutatis · Nov 19, 2007, 03:31 PM // 15:31

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I just want to know if I can get anything avaible in the PvE game and buy it by using the faction points or are some armors/weapons only avaible through PvE?

Pretty much everything a character needs for PvP can be unlocked with faction points. PvP is about functionality rather than vanity. However, there are a few weapon and armor styles that can only be found in PvE (although these only look flashier than standard PvP equipment and are no better in terms of functionality).

Rothaga · Nov 19, 2007, 04:14 PM // 16:14

Playing through with a PvE char can unlock different weapon mods and insignia's n such which will then be usable by your PvP chars when modding your armor (press j key to bring up armor modding/changing, while on PvP).

LeCattez · Nov 19, 2007, 05:03 PM // 17:03

Thanks a lot for all the kind answer

Seems like I have gotten a bigger understandment of the game, than I had before, by making this topic. Now it's just time to level a little and then pvp some more, so watch Mrs Guldlock and my other chars in the future!

Cheers

wsmcasey · Nov 19, 2007, 08:22 PM // 20:22

Head over here http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/f...play.php?f=223 if you need assistance on playing an assasin.

First guildwars character + assasin + exploding mobs = frustrating for a new player.

Mr. G · Nov 19, 2007, 08:55 PM // 20:55

If you want to give me your IGN i caa happily take any questions you have - or help at anytime

<---- my ign

LeCattez · Nov 19, 2007, 10:20 PM // 22:20

Haven't got an IGN atm, but I'll take a look at it if I need some more assistance hehe.

Have got my assassin level 15 now, it has been a little hard with the last few quests, but I made the first time trial mission at expert (first try of course). And I'm now at the harbor place.

It's funny how my henchmen are 5 levels higher than me, in the beginning I was the highest and now it has sort of changed the last few levels

Mr. G · Nov 19, 2007, 11:50 PM // 23:50

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Haven't got an IGN atm

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Have got my assassin level 15 now

ahh IGN is In game name, it means the name of your character - simply wanted to say if you need help feel free to give me the name of PM mine (under my avatar)

Nov 19, 2007, 01:24 PM // 13:24	#1
LeCattez Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Nov 2007	So I bought the games... Hello, I recently bought the games (Prophecies, Factions and Nightfall) and I actually like them (which I wasn't totally sure about I would. Anyway to the point. I would like to know if it's better to start playing in Prophecies, than in Factions or Nightfall? Do I get something in Prophecies, I don't in Factions/Nightfall? (or the other way around) I was just wondering if I have to play a character up to level 20 in each of the games? (to gain nothing else but the history(which I think I will at some point, just not aiming at that at the moment)) I tried pvp out yesterday and I found it pretty interesting, but it sounded like I could uptain items with a role play char. and then send them or something to the pvp char.? Thank you for your time!

Nov 19, 2007, 01:42 PM // 13:42	#5
malko050987 Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arad, Romania Guild: The Arctic Marauders [TAM] - now recruiting! Profession: R/	Something all GW players should know: gw.gamewikis.org As for the differences between starting in a campaign or another. In Prophecies, the going is slow for a while. You start in Pre-Searing, a beginner area where you will learn about the game mechanics and such. Once you leave Pre-Searing, you can't return to it. In Post-Searing, you have the missions, more quests, more skills. It will take you up to the 15th mission or so to get to level 20, and that's about halfway through the Prophecies campaign. After that (once you're level 20) the game actually starts. ^_^ In Factions and Nightfall, there is an island set apart as a "Beginner zone" You are able to return to these islands once you get off of them. On both islands, you gain experience much faster than in Prophecies, and by the time you get off the island you are level 18-20. The main action in both Nightfall and Factions is for level 20s. You don't have to get a character to level 20 in all three games. Once you unlock the port area of a campaign, you can travel to the other continents. In Prophecies, this means Lion's Arch. In Factions, it's Kaineng Center. In Nightfall, it's Consulate Docks/Kamadan (I think xD). So say that your Nightfall character has unlocked the docks. You take a quest and it will allow you to travel to Tyria (Prophecies) or Cantha (Factions). After that, you will be able to switch between those two continents simply by using the Boat icon on the map. I am not that into pvp, but I understand that there are some reward points you can get (by playing Heroes Battle or such) and you can exchange those for items. Since all your characters on your account share the same Xunlai Vault (storage box) you can easily transfer them from one to another. If you want to trade the item, or make it useable for another character, DO NOT customize it. That will make it usable only for the character it's customized for. I hope I answered your questions ^_^ EDIT: Something I completely forgot. Nightfall has Heroes. You can get them on characters from other campaigns, though. Just unlock the port and go to Kamadan. The first quests will give you 3 heroes (2 monks and 1 warrior, IIRC) and you can get a Ranger or an Ele pretty quickly after that. They're all you need to make your way through any of the campaigns. Last edited by malko050987; Nov 19, 2007 at 01:45 PM // 13:45..

Nov 19, 2007, 01:32 PM // 13:32	#2
Yanman.be Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Belgium Guild: [ROSE] Profession: A/	Go Nightfall, it has heroes, those will help you in the 2 other games.

Nov 19, 2007, 01:56 PM // 13:56	#7
furanshisuko Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Oct 2007 Profession: R/	start chars in factions you will lvl up in less time that any other game FACT edit:when you get your char to nf your heros will automaticly be lv 15 not lvl 2 and start lvling them + nf takes way too much time to lvl up

Nov 19, 2007, 02:05 PM // 14:05	#8
Hyper.nl Desert Nomad Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Defending Fort Aspenwood Profession: E/	I would certiainly recommend to start with Prophecies, because it has the beginning of the main storyline and a far better introcuction area as well as character development. But starting in Prophecies also takes more time because the leveling is slower. Not really an important issue imo. Then Nightfall for the heroes or Factions if you want to play in other of release.

Nov 19, 2007, 02:20 PM // 14:20	#11
Onarik Amrak Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2007 Guild: Astral Revenants Profession: P/W	I hope the OP linked his games to one account.

Nov 19, 2007, 02:35 PM // 14:35	#13
Yanman.be Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Belgium Guild: [ROSE] Profession: A/	The 50 gold is per character, not per account. Your PvE character can always switch between PvE and PvP. It does not become "flagged" for "pvp only" or anything like that.

Nov 19, 2007, 04:14 PM // 16:14	#15
Rothaga Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2007 Profession: D/W	Playing through with a PvE char can unlock different weapon mods and insignia's n such which will then be usable by your PvP chars when modding your armor (press j key to bring up armor modding/changing, while on PvP).

Nov 19, 2007, 05:03 PM // 17:03	#16
LeCattez Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Nov 2007	Thanks a lot for all the kind answer Seems like I have gotten a bigger understandment of the game, than I had before, by making this topic. Now it's just time to level a little and then pvp some more, so watch Mrs Guldlock and my other chars in the future! Cheers

Nov 19, 2007, 08:22 PM // 20:22	#17
wsmcasey Jungle Guide Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Right behind you. Guild: HeRo Profession: W/Rt	Head over here http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/f...play.php?f=223 if you need assistance on playing an assasin. First guildwars character + assasin + exploding mobs = frustrating for a new player.

Nov 19, 2007, 08:55 PM // 20:55	#18
Mr. G Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: S. Wales Profession: Mo/Me	If you want to give me your IGN i caa happily take any questions you have - or help at anytime <---- my ign

Nov 19, 2007, 10:20 PM // 22:20	#19
LeCattez Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Nov 2007	Haven't got an IGN atm, but I'll take a look at it if I need some more assistance hehe. Have got my assassin level 15 now, it has been a little hard with the last few quests, but I made the first time trial mission at expert (first try of course). And I'm now at the harbor place. It's funny how my henchmen are 5 levels higher than me, in the beginning I was the highest and now it has sort of changed the last few levels