What Do I Need To Get Started? - Guild Wars Forums

XLL Rolie · Mar 24, 2007, 08:34 PM // 20:34

Just wondering what I am going to need to get started meaning. Like what discs. Is their expansion packs ill be needing things like that. Plz reply. Thanks.!

Age · Mar 24, 2007, 08:37 PM // 20:37

There are no expansion packs to GW as each chapter is a stand alone game meaning you don't have to buy all 3 of the chapters.This is unless you want all 3 chapters then go out and buy all 3 of them.

XLL Rolie · Mar 24, 2007, 08:44 PM // 20:44

I thought this was an online game?

XLL Rolie · Mar 24, 2007, 08:44 PM // 20:44

I thought this was an online game?

Archangel Xavier · Mar 24, 2007, 08:46 PM // 20:46

If you want to be able to compete in pvp effectively, all three chapters are almost essential. Though there are pvp-only versions of the game, if thats definately what you are going for, which are cheaper than the full versions. Having all three chapters will allow you to have access to all the classes and skills. If you are not necessarily interested in pvp or just want to check out one chapter and go from there you should check out this thread here:

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10102502

PS Yea this is an MMORPG don't let anyone tell you otherwise

*Darcy* · Mar 24, 2007, 10:52 PM // 22:52

Guild Wars is an on-line game. There are currently three parts to it. The original Guild Wars (now called Prophecies) and two additional chapters, Factions and Nightfall.

Standalone means that you can purchase any one of the chapters, register it, download the client and play the game for that area. If you buy a second chapter, you have the choice of linking it to your first one by just adding the access key at the log-in screen or you can choose to register it separately.

Linking it allows you to take a character back and forth between the two chapters. Same with the third chapter. An expansion requires you to already own the original game; these chapters have no such requirement.

Each chapter has it's own beginner area, a story-line and PvE quest/mission series. Guild Wars PvP is universal and requires only one chapter to compete with players from any chapter.

Kook~NBK~ · Mar 24, 2007, 11:05 PM // 23:05

What you need to get started:

EITHER - Guild Wars: Prophecies (the original GW)

OR - Guild Wars: factions

OR - Guild Wars: Nightfall (lastest chapter)

Check out the link that Xavier posted for the pros and cons of each chapter.

Mar 24, 2007, 08:34 PM // 20:34	#1
XLL Rolie Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Mar 2007	What Do I Need To Get Started? Just wondering what I am going to need to get started meaning. Like what discs. Is their expansion packs ill be needing things like that. Plz reply. Thanks.!

Mar 24, 2007, 08:46 PM // 20:46	#5
Archangel Xavier Academy Page Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Orleans, Denver, Chicago all over Guild: All your favorite bands suck Profession: W/P	If you want to be able to compete in pvp effectively, all three chapters are almost essential. Though there are pvp-only versions of the game, if thats definately what you are going for, which are cheaper than the full versions. Having all three chapters will allow you to have access to all the classes and skills. If you are not necessarily interested in pvp or just want to check out one chapter and go from there you should check out this thread here: http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10102502 PS Yea this is an MMORPG don't let anyone tell you otherwise Last edited by Archangel Xavier; Mar 24, 2007 at 08:52 PM // 20:52..

Mar 24, 2007, 08:37 PM // 20:37	#2
Age Hall Hero Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Canada/BC Guild: STG Administrator Profession: Mo/	There are no expansion packs to GW as each chapter is a stand alone game meaning you don't have to buy all 3 of the chapters.This is unless you want all 3 chapters then go out and buy all 3 of them.

Mar 24, 2007, 08:44 PM // 20:44	#3
XLL Rolie Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Mar 2007	I thought this was an online game?

Mar 24, 2007, 10:52 PM // 22:52	#6
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	Guild Wars is an on-line game. There are currently three parts to it. The original Guild Wars (now called Prophecies) and two additional chapters, Factions and Nightfall. Standalone means that you can purchase any one of the chapters, register it, download the client and play the game for that area. If you buy a second chapter, you have the choice of linking it to your first one by just adding the access key at the log-in screen or you can choose to register it separately. Linking it allows you to take a character back and forth between the two chapters. Same with the third chapter. An expansion requires you to already own the original game; these chapters have no such requirement. Each chapter has it's own beginner area, a story-line and PvE quest/mission series. Guild Wars PvP is universal and requires only one chapter to compete with players from any chapter.

Mar 24, 2007, 11:05 PM // 23:05	#7
Kook~NBK~ Grotto Attendant Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: A little chalet outside Drok's Guild: Natural Born Killaz	What you need to get started: EITHER - Guild Wars: Prophecies (the original GW) OR - Guild Wars: factions OR - Guild Wars: Nightfall (lastest chapter) Check out the link that Xavier posted for the pros and cons of each chapter.