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Mclarenf1905 · Feb 20, 2007, 08:46 PM // 20:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mustang1983

One more thing, anyone had any issues with it playing on a laptop?
I know mine meets the specs suggested on the box. However Everquest did to and some people had issues with that on laptops . I did until I updated a patch.

Just wondering.

Thanks!

I run it on a laptop that just barely meets the minimum requirements *except for ram* and I have little to no problems at all with it, and most of the time It due to a poor wireless internet connection rather than my laptop so you should definitely be fine.

wsmcasey · Feb 20, 2007, 09:16 PM // 21:16

If your on dial-up you should be okay as long as you have a decent computer with enough memory. Guildwars is memory hog, I remember first installing Guildwars on my old computer with only 256ram, lol, the load screens took a loooooooooooooong time to load.

To reduce lag in towns you might wana stay out of district 1.

Mustang1983 · Feb 21, 2007, 08:50 PM // 20:50

Got the download taken care of . It did let me resume.
But for some reason once installed the back ground keeps saying "Night Fall"
but the file it's self reads just "Guild Wars" So I'm not sure if it's an advertisment or what.

Also, my game just came in the mail as I wrote this.
Gonna install it shortly.

Thanks for all the help people.

BladeDVD · Feb 21, 2007, 09:26 PM // 21:26

The splash screens are updated to reflect the newest release of the expansion. Since Nightfall is currently the newest game, it's the one featured on the splash screen and character selection screen and stuff like that.

Have fun, read the scam page on guildwiki http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/List_of_popular_scams as suggested earlier, and then just try playing for a bit.

Welcome to the game.

Mustang1983 · Feb 21, 2007, 09:40 PM // 21:40

I found it interesting that there was no install file. That would have saved download time. Thankfully my download client completed before my game arrived. Well it completed on one of my computers anyways.

Question what is the second disk for?
I have game of the year Edition.

Thanks!

BladeDVD · Feb 21, 2007, 09:57 PM // 21:57

If you install from the disks, then I think you use both of them. Since you downloaded the client, you didn't need to use it.

If you are still getting loading screens saying downloading files when you enter new areas, try creating another GW short cut and adding the -image switch to your command line: http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Command_line#-image This is a HUGE download, but once done (and if done with every new update to the game) it means you won't have to wait while you download new or updated content everytime you enter a new area.

Since you have the game of the year edition, don't forget to type /bonus in the chat window. The game will tell you this, but it's easy to miss and forget. Doing this will get you bonus weapons that you can use on your characters. Your new characters won't meet the minimum requirements, but experiment with them. For example, you should get a shield that has a requirement of 9 in a warrior's Tactics attribute. At level one, you can get this to 2 at most. But that requirement only applies to the Armor bonus of the weapon. You will still get the full +30 to health and the -2 to damage if you are in a stance (a type of skill that gives you certain benefits). On top of that, while you won't get the 16 armor from the shield w/o having 9 in Tactics, you will still benefit from half of the armor rating (8 in this case).

Mustang1983 · Feb 22, 2007, 12:06 PM // 12:06

Finally got the game loaded. Went to one new area and files needed to load.
Not really sure what the heck i'm doing yet. Gonna try to figure out the command thing that was suggested. I must say it does run well on my connection from what I was able to see so far.

Thanks for the help everyone.

dansamy · Feb 22, 2007, 02:30 PM // 14:30

My first recommendation: Play a character that you think you will like. Do you like spellcasting? What kind? Do you like archer types? Do you like melee? Don't let other people decide what is the "best" first profession for you. I know lots of people suggest WaMo, but as a player who abhors melee combat, I would have quit GW if I started with a warrior.

Second: Do all the quests you find in Pre Searing. Ignore Sir Tydus and his "leave everything behind" speech until you do all the quests you can. Pre Searing is beautiful and idyllic and once you leave you can never go back. You'll probably be around level 8 or so when you leave Pre.

Third: Wiki is your friend. Use it to find things like Collectors who will give you armor or weapons for nothing more than a few monster drops that only sell for a few gold to a merchant anyway.

Fourth: Either buy the highest armor level you can at Post Searing Ascalon, or use Collector armor until you reach Droknar's Forge. Then you can purchase your basic set of max level armor. After that you can look into some of the 15k armors if you want something prettier.

Mustang1983 · Feb 22, 2007, 03:11 PM // 15:11

Well, I choose a ranger for now. Just seemed like something id be if in such a world. So we will see how it go's. When I played Everquest I a was always a warrior or simmilar. So this is simmilar but a little differnt thing for me.

I'm still alittle unsure of my thoughts on the combat system. Just far differnt than I'm use to with an MMO . But it seem's like in the end it may be better.
We will see.

Also, I had thought Guildwars didn't have any leveling up. But I find now it does.
Does it work differntly than other MMO's or something?

Thanks for the input.

trf2374 · Feb 22, 2007, 04:19 PM // 16:19

It's interesting to see many people suggest to not upgrade your armor at different places, except in Ascalone and Droks. On my first time through the game, I upgraded at every opportunity without straining my hard earned money. I'd suggest that to every new player. Those armor increases really help when you're learning the ropes.

The best advice is to do the quests, all of them that you can find. This will get you XP, items and skills. Also, salvaging some of the junk you pick up off the ground so you don't have to buy materials for your armors helps. In the later stages of the game, using an ID kit on even white items raises the amount the merchant gives you for the item (it does early in the game too, but it's not worth it then).

Demilikos · Feb 22, 2007, 04:58 PM // 16:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mustang1983

Also, I had thought Guildwars didn't have any leveling up. But I find now it does.
Does it work differntly than other MMO's or something?

Thanks for the input.

It caps out at lvl 20. Basically, lvls 1-20 are the tutorial to your character, and by 20 you should be used to him and able to play in a levelled playing field.

In most MMO's the "fun" is in grinding up your characters to high levels to show off your progress. To me, GW doesn't get fun till you're actually max leveled and able to cooperate with others to beat a certain objective. Lots of fun strategies & times I had when the game was new.

Guild Wars Prophecies is fairly empty these days as everyone is either in PvP, Faction farming, or in the newest Nightfall expansion (which I must say was very impressive).

Mustang1983 · Feb 24, 2007, 09:23 AM // 09:23

I must say that I am addicted. Many of you likely have seen me roaming around on quests around the world now. I choose Necromancer as my second profession. So I'm a Ranger/Necromancer . I must say I am happy with the comobo thus far.

I would like to thank all of you for your help.

Stormweaver · Feb 24, 2007, 02:32 PM // 14:32

Number 1 tip: Have fun! Play the character you want to play, not what others tell you you should play. Enjoy your ranger. My favorite characters are my ranger and elementalist.

There is a lot of good advice in this thread. Check out guildwiki for ideas and answers. Please read the section on common scams. Especially about selling dyes in the beginning. Don't sell your black and white dyes to just anyone. They are worth several thousand gold pieces!

While there are a lot of jerks who play GW (just like all mmo's) there are a lot of nice helpful people online. If you have questions while playing, just ask out loud in a town. Ignore the jerks and listen to the many good responses you'll get.

Enjoy!

ischuros · Feb 24, 2007, 07:56 PM // 19:56

Forgot the most important tip:

Get into a PvE orientated guild. Don't join any of those recruiting in Ascalon, they arn't very good ( I should know, i made one :P). If you look at the guild page here you should find one. Members will help with quests, missions and answer questions that you have about the game, faster than we can. Also, most wont do the missions fr you, but support you as you learn your character.

Feb 21, 2007, 08:50 PM // 20:50	#23
Mustang1983 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Edge Profession: R/N	Got the download taken care of . It did let me resume. But for some reason once installed the back ground keeps saying "Night Fall" but the file it's self reads just "Guild Wars" So I'm not sure if it's an advertisment or what. Also, my game just came in the mail as I wrote this. Gonna install it shortly. Thanks for all the help people. Last edited by Mustang1983; Feb 21, 2007 at 08:52 PM // 20:52..

Feb 22, 2007, 02:30 PM // 14:30	#28
dansamy Chasing Dragons Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lost in La-La Land Guild: LFGuild Profession: Mo/Me	My first recommendation: Play a character that you think you will like. Do you like spellcasting? What kind? Do you like archer types? Do you like melee? Don't let other people decide what is the "best" first profession for you. I know lots of people suggest WaMo, but as a player who abhors melee combat, I would have quit GW if I started with a warrior. Second: Do all the quests you find in Pre Searing. Ignore Sir Tydus and his "leave everything behind" speech until you do all the quests you can. Pre Searing is beautiful and idyllic and once you leave you can never go back. You'll probably be around level 8 or so when you leave Pre. Third: Wiki is your friend. Use it to find things like Collectors who will give you armor or weapons for nothing more than a few monster drops that only sell for a few gold to a merchant anyway. Fourth: Either buy the highest armor level you can at Post Searing Ascalon, or use Collector armor until you reach Droknar's Forge. Then you can purchase your basic set of max level armor. After that you can look into some of the 15k armors if you want something prettier. __________________ Former Gladiator's Arena Moderator. Retired. Awaiting GW2.

Feb 22, 2007, 03:11 PM // 15:11	#29
Mustang1983 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Edge Profession: R/N	Well, I choose a ranger for now. Just seemed like something id be if in such a world. So we will see how it go's. When I played Everquest I a was always a warrior or simmilar. So this is simmilar but a little differnt thing for me. I'm still alittle unsure of my thoughts on the combat system. Just far differnt than I'm use to with an MMO . But it seem's like in the end it may be better. We will see. Also, I had thought Guildwars didn't have any leveling up. But I find now it does. Does it work differntly than other MMO's or something? Thanks for the input. Last edited by Mustang1983; Feb 22, 2007 at 03:15 PM // 15:15..

Feb 20, 2007, 09:16 PM // 21:16	#22
wsmcasey Jungle Guide Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Right behind you. Guild: HeRo Profession: W/Rt	If your on dial-up you should be okay as long as you have a decent computer with enough memory. Guildwars is memory hog, I remember first installing Guildwars on my old computer with only 256ram, lol, the load screens took a loooooooooooooong time to load. To reduce lag in towns you might wana stay out of district 1.

Feb 21, 2007, 09:26 PM // 21:26	#24
BladeDVD Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hawaii Guild: Clan Of Elders Profession: N/	The splash screens are updated to reflect the newest release of the expansion. Since Nightfall is currently the newest game, it's the one featured on the splash screen and character selection screen and stuff like that. Have fun, read the scam page on guildwiki http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/List_of_popular_scams as suggested earlier, and then just try playing for a bit. Welcome to the game.

Feb 21, 2007, 09:40 PM // 21:40	#25
Mustang1983 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Edge Profession: R/N	I found it interesting that there was no install file. That would have saved download time. Thankfully my download client completed before my game arrived. Well it completed on one of my computers anyways. Question what is the second disk for? I have game of the year Edition. Thanks!

Feb 21, 2007, 09:57 PM // 21:57	#26
BladeDVD Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hawaii Guild: Clan Of Elders Profession: N/	If you install from the disks, then I think you use both of them. Since you downloaded the client, you didn't need to use it. If you are still getting loading screens saying downloading files when you enter new areas, try creating another GW short cut and adding the -image switch to your command line: http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Command_line#-image This is a HUGE download, but once done (and if done with every new update to the game) it means you won't have to wait while you download new or updated content everytime you enter a new area. Since you have the game of the year edition, don't forget to type /bonus in the chat window. The game will tell you this, but it's easy to miss and forget. Doing this will get you bonus weapons that you can use on your characters. Your new characters won't meet the minimum requirements, but experiment with them. For example, you should get a shield that has a requirement of 9 in a warrior's Tactics attribute. At level one, you can get this to 2 at most. But that requirement only applies to the Armor bonus of the weapon. You will still get the full +30 to health and the -2 to damage if you are in a stance (a type of skill that gives you certain benefits). On top of that, while you won't get the 16 armor from the shield w/o having 9 in Tactics, you will still benefit from half of the armor rating (8 in this case).

Feb 22, 2007, 12:06 PM // 12:06	#27
Mustang1983 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Edge Profession: R/N	Finally got the game loaded. Went to one new area and files needed to load. Not really sure what the heck i'm doing yet. Gonna try to figure out the command thing that was suggested. I must say it does run well on my connection from what I was able to see so far. Thanks for the help everyone.

Feb 22, 2007, 04:19 PM // 16:19	#30
trf2374 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Guild: Littleman Clan Profession: W/	It's interesting to see many people suggest to not upgrade your armor at different places, except in Ascalone and Droks. On my first time through the game, I upgraded at every opportunity without straining my hard earned money. I'd suggest that to every new player. Those armor increases really help when you're learning the ropes. The best advice is to do the quests, all of them that you can find. This will get you XP, items and skills. Also, salvaging some of the junk you pick up off the ground so you don't have to buy materials for your armors helps. In the later stages of the game, using an ID kit on even white items raises the amount the merchant gives you for the item (it does early in the game too, but it's not worth it then).

Feb 24, 2007, 09:23 AM // 09:23	#32
Mustang1983 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Edge Profession: R/N	I must say that I am addicted. Many of you likely have seen me roaming around on quests around the world now. I choose Necromancer as my second profession. So I'm a Ranger/Necromancer . I must say I am happy with the comobo thus far. I would like to thank all of you for your help.

Feb 24, 2007, 02:32 PM // 14:32	#33
Stormweaver Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Oct 2006	Number 1 tip: Have fun! Play the character you want to play, not what others tell you you should play. Enjoy your ranger. My favorite characters are my ranger and elementalist. There is a lot of good advice in this thread. Check out guildwiki for ideas and answers. Please read the section on common scams. Especially about selling dyes in the beginning. Don't sell your black and white dyes to just anyone. They are worth several thousand gold pieces! While there are a lot of jerks who play GW (just like all mmo's) there are a lot of nice helpful people online. If you have questions while playing, just ask out loud in a town. Ignore the jerks and listen to the many good responses you'll get. Enjoy!

Feb 24, 2007, 07:56 PM // 19:56	#34
ischuros Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ireland Profession: N/Me	Forgot the most important tip: Get into a PvE orientated guild. Don't join any of those recruiting in Ascalon, they arn't very good ( I should know, i made one :P). If you look at the guild page here you should find one. Members will help with quests, missions and answer questions that you have about the game, faster than we can. Also, most wont do the missions fr you, but support you as you learn your character.