Never played GW. Which version to buy? - Guild Wars Forums

advocation · Jul 08, 2007, 03:48 PM // 15:48

The title pretty much sums it up, I have never played guild wars and was wondering which version I should buy? I know that you can play factions without purchasing the original, but would it be better to play the original first? I am more of a PvE fan than a PvP fan, although I do enjoy the occasional PvP. Any ideas? Thanks!

Chris616263 · Jul 08, 2007, 04:00 PM // 16:00

When in doubt, always go with the original. Easier learning curve.

advocation · Jul 08, 2007, 04:07 PM // 16:07

I'm not too worried about learning curve as I'was a GM of a 200+ member guild on WoW for over a year and was responsible for running raids, along with playing a ton of other MMORPG's. Thanks for your input though!

Defrayer · Jul 08, 2007, 05:44 PM // 17:44

I also recommend getting Prophecies. The original has the special feeling. When you have "learned the game", get Nightfall for customizable Heroes. Factions can be kinda hard for first-timer.

the_jos · Jul 08, 2007, 05:54 PM // 17:54

Let me guess,you missed this sticky thread on top of the Q&A forum that reads:
"For the new player on a budget: Which Guild Wars Should You Buy?"

Traveller · Jul 08, 2007, 07:12 PM // 19:12

Prophecies is still, IMO, the best value for your money. It's the largest and most popular of the three and has the most content.

Coloneh · Jul 08, 2007, 09:49 PM // 21:49

Prophecies(the origional)

PS. being good at WoW dosnt mean GOREDENGINEGOREDENGINE for guild wars. its a compleatly different game that actually requires some though,

Matfei · Jul 10, 2007, 02:40 AM // 02:40

Definitely Prophecies.

It seems to have some magic about it, some strange uniqueness. Sure, the other two chapters are nothing like you've seen in other games (fantastical locations, etc), but they're also increasingly complex due to added features.

Coloneh is right, GW does require thought to excell, no spamming potions here!

Jul 08, 2007, 03:48 PM // 15:48	#1
advocation Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jul 2007	Never played GW. Which version to buy? The title pretty much sums it up, I have never played guild wars and was wondering which version I should buy? I know that you can play factions without purchasing the original, but would it be better to play the original first? I am more of a PvE fan than a PvP fan, although I do enjoy the occasional PvP. Any ideas? Thanks!

Jul 08, 2007, 04:00 PM // 16:00	#2
Chris616263 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2006 Profession: Me/	When in doubt, always go with the original. Easier learning curve.

Jul 08, 2007, 04:07 PM // 16:07	#3
advocation Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jul 2007	I'm not too worried about learning curve as I'was a GM of a 200+ member guild on WoW for over a year and was responsible for running raids, along with playing a ton of other MMORPG's. Thanks for your input though!

Jul 08, 2007, 05:44 PM // 17:44	#4
Defrayer Academy Page Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Finland Guild: The Monstrous Fangs [fang] Profession: R/	I also recommend getting Prophecies. The original has the special feeling. When you have "learned the game", get Nightfall for customizable Heroes. Factions can be kinda hard for first-timer.

Jul 08, 2007, 05:54 PM // 17:54	#5
the_jos Forge Runner Join Date: Jun 2006 Guild: Hard Mode Legion [HML] Profession: N/	Let me guess,you missed this sticky thread on top of the Q&A forum that reads: "For the new player on a budget: Which Guild Wars Should You Buy?"

Jul 08, 2007, 07:12 PM // 19:12	#6
Traveller Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Finland Guild: League of Extraordinary Explorers [LOST] (my one man guild) Profession: Me/	Prophecies is still, IMO, the best value for your money. It's the largest and most popular of the three and has the most content.

Jul 08, 2007, 09:49 PM // 21:49	#7
Coloneh Furnace Stoker Join Date: Nov 2006 Profession: D/W	Prophecies(the origional) PS. being good at WoW dosnt mean GOREDENGINEGOREDENGINE for guild wars. its a compleatly different game that actually requires some though,

Jul 10, 2007, 02:40 AM // 02:40	#8
Matfei Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Australia Guild: None. Being a loner X-Fire: matfei1 Profession: W/Mo	Definitely Prophecies. It seems to have some magic about it, some strange uniqueness. Sure, the other two chapters are nothing like you've seen in other games (fantastical locations, etc), but they're also increasingly complex due to added features. Coloneh is right, GW does require thought to excell, no spamming potions here!