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Maskingdestiny · May 02, 2007, 01:18 AM // 01:18

Hey all, I was hoping I could get some solid advice really quick about GW from people who actually play it. Simple really, is the game worth buying for someone who is a casual gamer at best (5-8 hours a week)?

I've been looking into MMO's again now for awhile ever since I quit WoW back in Nov. of 2006. My only problem is this...the games eat my life. I'll admit it, I'm an addictive player. So I've been hesitant to start playing a game that can do that, but I'm tired of buying games that I beat in a week or two. Since the game is free online play, I know I really have nothing to lose except the price of the game which I'll prolly wind up spending on another game in a few weeks.

But still, I was hoping the people who actually play could tell me if I was wasting my money first.

Worth it for a casual player or not?

Thanks in advance,
Maskingdestiny

Kook~NBK~ · May 02, 2007, 01:41 AM // 01:41

Yep, it's very casual player-friendly. Since there's no monthly fee, you don't have to worry as much about getting your money's worth.

If you start with Prophecies (the original), you won't beat the PvE story-line part of the game very quickly only playing 5 - 8 hours a week. it may take you a couple of months at that rate. Then again, the game can be quite addictive, so you may be spending more time than you want to playing it. (Reaching Max level is not the end of the game. Reaching the highest level is just the beginning of the fun.)

But the Story-line is only one part of GW. There are tons of side quests, weekend events, and high-end areas that are quite challenging. Also, once you complete the story-line, you'll be able to do it all over again in Hard Mode, a very good challenge.

GW is also very strong on the PvP side. There's 4 or 5 different types of PvP you can get into, and each one works differently.

Aphraelyn · May 02, 2007, 06:40 AM // 06:40

I think Kook said pretty much everything anyone could =P

GW is probably one of the most casual-player friendly MMOs out there right now, probably forever. If you have 5-8 hours a week, GW is probably the best MMO for you

Maskingdestiny · May 02, 2007, 12:36 PM // 12:36

Well, I decided I'm gonna give it a shot. Another question...is it built around picking a specific server like the rest of the MMO's? If so, is there any way to tell which server is the most populated so you can maximize your chances of playing with someone when the time comes?

Slainster · May 02, 2007, 01:16 PM // 13:16

its not server specific, but you will be region specific ie euro, USA etc.. however you are allowed a limited number of moves between regions if you felt the need too. Its also worth noting that we have international districts, so if you have mates on US servers, and you're on Euro, you can meet and play with them that way

Slainster · May 02, 2007, 01:18 PM // 13:18

...and one other thing.. the game is addictive too

Maskingdestiny · May 02, 2007, 08:21 PM // 20:21

Thanks for the advice and quick replies. Seems like GW or at least this site has a pretty decent community, something else to look forward to after the OMFGZOR11!!!11eleven!! l33t d00ds of WoW and the insane power-gamers of EQ.

Lydz · May 02, 2007, 08:40 PM // 20:40

XD hope to see you ingame soon

Realm of Fiery Doom · May 02, 2007, 10:06 PM // 22:06

Lol!

H4H4H4 ()/\/\FG ()\/\/N£|)11!!one!1! ub£r1337!!1eleven!!1!

See you in-game!

Sanai Keralin · May 03, 2007, 04:51 AM // 04:51

Just wanted to let the OP know that I bought Prophecies and Nightfall last night and after finally being able to connect, this is one of the most awesome games I've played. It's funny how a couple of hours can go by, and not even feel like it's been that long

It also doesn't take very long to level up, I noticed

Sanai Keralin
aka Patricia

May 02, 2007, 01:18 AM // 01:18	#1
Maskingdestiny Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sacnoth Valley Guild: House oF Blackrock [HoB] Profession: R/Rt	General question from a prospective player... Hey all, I was hoping I could get some solid advice really quick about GW from people who actually play it. Simple really, is the game worth buying for someone who is a casual gamer at best (5-8 hours a week)? I've been looking into MMO's again now for awhile ever since I quit WoW back in Nov. of 2006. My only problem is this...the games eat my life. I'll admit it, I'm an addictive player. So I've been hesitant to start playing a game that can do that, but I'm tired of buying games that I beat in a week or two. Since the game is free online play, I know I really have nothing to lose except the price of the game which I'll prolly wind up spending on another game in a few weeks. But still, I was hoping the people who actually play could tell me if I was wasting my money first. Worth it for a casual player or not? Thanks in advance, Maskingdestiny

May 02, 2007, 01:41 AM // 01:41	#2
Kook~NBK~ Grotto Attendant Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: A little chalet outside Drok's Guild: Natural Born Killaz	Yep, it's very casual player-friendly. Since there's no monthly fee, you don't have to worry as much about getting your money's worth. If you start with Prophecies (the original), you won't beat the PvE story-line part of the game very quickly only playing 5 - 8 hours a week. it may take you a couple of months at that rate. Then again, the game can be quite addictive, so you may be spending more time than you want to playing it. (Reaching Max level is not the end of the game. Reaching the highest level is just the beginning of the fun.) But the Story-line is only one part of GW. There are tons of side quests, weekend events, and high-end areas that are quite challenging. Also, once you complete the story-line, you'll be able to do it all over again in Hard Mode, a very good challenge. GW is also very strong on the PvP side. There's 4 or 5 different types of PvP you can get into, and each one works differently.

May 02, 2007, 06:40 AM // 06:40	#3
Aphraelyn Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2006 Guild: [bleh] Profession: Mo/	I think Kook said pretty much everything anyone could =P GW is probably one of the most casual-player friendly MMOs out there right now, probably forever. If you have 5-8 hours a week, GW is probably the best MMO for you

May 02, 2007, 12:36 PM // 12:36	#4
Maskingdestiny Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sacnoth Valley Guild: House oF Blackrock [HoB] Profession: R/Rt	Well, I decided I'm gonna give it a shot. Another question...is it built around picking a specific server like the rest of the MMO's? If so, is there any way to tell which server is the most populated so you can maximize your chances of playing with someone when the time comes?

May 02, 2007, 01:16 PM // 13:16	#5
Slainster Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2006	its not server specific, but you will be region specific ie euro, USA etc.. however you are allowed a limited number of moves between regions if you felt the need too. Its also worth noting that we have international districts, so if you have mates on US servers, and you're on Euro, you can meet and play with them that way

May 02, 2007, 01:18 PM // 13:18	#6
Slainster Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2006	...and one other thing.. the game is addictive too

May 02, 2007, 08:21 PM // 20:21	#7
Maskingdestiny Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sacnoth Valley Guild: House oF Blackrock [HoB] Profession: R/Rt	Thanks for the advice and quick replies. Seems like GW or at least this site has a pretty decent community, something else to look forward to after the OMFGZOR11!!!11eleven!! l33t d00ds of WoW and the insane power-gamers of EQ.

May 02, 2007, 08:40 PM // 20:40	#8
Lydz Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Guild: The Crazy Dragons [TCD] Profession: E/Mo	XD hope to see you ingame soon

May 02, 2007, 10:06 PM // 22:06	#9
Realm of Fiery Doom Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2007 Guild: Realm of Fiery Doom	Lol! H4H4H4 ()/\/\FG ()\/\/N£\|)11!!one!1! ub£r1337!!1eleven!!1! See you in-game!

May 03, 2007, 04:51 AM // 04:51	#10
Sanai Keralin Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Springfield, IL Profession: W/E	Just wanted to let the OP know that I bought Prophecies and Nightfall last night and after finally being able to connect, this is one of the most awesome games I've played. It's funny how a couple of hours can go by, and not even feel like it's been that long It also doesn't take very long to level up, I noticed Sanai Keralin aka Patricia