Prophecies or Nightfall? - Guild Wars Forums

Ral Hanzo · Nov 20, 2006, 06:33 AM // 06:33

I started playing GW with the Factions campain about 4 months ago, I have just finished the game and would like to buy a new campain, my dilema is such: I can only buy either Prophecies or Nightfall but not both (due to time constrainst I can't play both), could someone please tell me which one is best

Thanks in advance.

Nov 20, 2006, 06:40 AM // 06:40

prophecies-by leaps and bounds

dameros · Nov 20, 2006, 06:47 AM // 06:47

Keep in mind that not that many people play Prophecies anymore and you will have difficulty completing some missions without heroes (from Nightfall). IMO go for Nightfall because:

- 2 new professions.
- Gets updated more frequently
- More players.
- Better graphics
- More challenging

LumpOfCole · Nov 20, 2006, 06:48 AM // 06:48

If you have time constraints, I recommend Nightfall. Prophecies requires a lot more time to go through, and if you're used to a Factions pace, Nightfall will be a lot more suitable to your play style.

As one who bought Factions first and Proph second, I found myself completely spoiled by the experience rewards in Factions and found Proph way too slow in leveling for me. That is just where I'm coming from, though.

arcady · Nov 20, 2006, 07:08 AM // 07:08

Nightfall is just more fun... Better story, better visuals, better gameplay options.

Emik · Nov 20, 2006, 07:14 AM // 07:14

I'd say Prophecies coz that game will eventually not be able to be bought anymore...

As for people in Tyria, theres still a loooot more people in Tyria then there is in Cantha so a matter of having noone to play with is close to nihil.

electrofish · Nov 20, 2006, 09:44 AM // 09:44

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Originally Posted by Emik

I'd say Prophecies coz that game will eventually not be able to be bought anymore...

Why would you say that? Even if retail stores refuse to stock it due to the game being "old" and therefore less potential buyers there's always still the GW online shop where you can buy just the key. (Granted they'd be a bit more expensive though)

Ninna · Nov 20, 2006, 10:07 AM // 10:07

Nightfall is a better game - especially for someone whos played Factions

unless you enjoy spending most the game under level 20 ...

Emik · Nov 20, 2006, 10:09 AM // 10:09

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Originally Posted by electrofish

Why would you say that? Even if retail stores refuse to stock it due to the game being "old" and therefore less potential buyers there's always still the GW online shop where you can buy just the key. (Granted they'd be a bit more expensive though)

Not veryone has access to online buying...
So if you don't that will limit it.
If you do then ofcourse you can do whatever you want

But yeah i guess you're right there.
Should've writeen it a bit better i guess

kazjun · Nov 20, 2006, 10:40 AM // 10:40

Go for Nightfall, the heroes alone means its much more useful than anything tyria would give you.

Ninna · Nov 20, 2006, 10:45 AM // 10:45

Nightfall also means you can use heroes in other chapters you own

Ive been enjoying Heroes in Factions alot

Lord Sojar · Nov 20, 2006, 01:05 PM // 13:05

Prophecies!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*Alexiel* · Nov 20, 2006, 01:12 PM // 13:12

PROPHECIES!

It has snow!! ^_^ so enough said.

Though I just like the environment variety in prophecies alot better, as Elona's looks too similar all round. Overall I'd still vote prophecies, I enjoyed playing that the most out of all campaigns.

bpphantom · Nov 20, 2006, 01:38 PM // 13:38

Prophecies. Hands down. Great storyline. Well thought out quests and missions. Areas that have an impact (crossing the mountains was sweet!). And of course... Gwen.

Nightfall is very good thus far. I have no complaints about it, but I just prefer the skills as rewards system used in Proph. YMMV.

DomoniBellumMaximus · Nov 20, 2006, 01:40 PM // 13:40

I personaly like prophecies better, but demeros is right, not many people are online. But if you do decide on Prophecies, i have a few Characters that ill be taking through the campaign, so just look me up My character name is over <---- there. . .

Jongo River · Nov 20, 2006, 01:42 PM // 13:42

NIGHTFALL!

I didn't enjoy Prophecies much after the noob section. Too much plodding around, too many pop-up devourers - just too boring. Rubbish rewards and no elite skills, for way too much of the game. It was Factions that really got me into GW and Nightfall has pulled me away from that.

I keep trying Prophecies again, but always get bored/frustrated/angry in a very small space of time.

Ninna · Nov 20, 2006, 01:46 PM // 13:46

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Originally Posted by Jongo River

(Prophecies has) Too much plodding around, too many pop-up devourers - just too boring. Rubbish rewards and no elite skills, for way too much of the game.

agree

I think many people overlook that most of Prophs PVE content is for under 20

no thanks

BeXoR · Nov 20, 2006, 01:47 PM // 13:47

Prophecies. It's the best starting point for the GW series. Thought I agree that if you're coming from Factions you are going to feel like it's very slow.

It has a better storyline, IMO. Something your character can really get involved in. More epic. Definitely when you are starting from scratch. Your character goes through a complete journey, a growth, questing and levelling, whereas in Factions they say we need you, quick, get level 20 so you can fight this stuff.

I have been definitely impressed by Nightfall, but nothing really compares to Prophecies. Maybe you could get Proph now and wait until Nightfall is put on sale in store?

Also it depends on what you want. If you intend on rushing your characters through and skipping missions and quests, don't bother with Proph. Get Nightfall instead cause the heroes are an awesome help.

bebe · Nov 20, 2006, 02:31 PM // 14:31

Prophecies is the best campaign in Guild Wars.

Dark Saga · Nov 20, 2006, 02:49 PM // 14:49

I think you've got several good arguments here.

Prophesis - Longer campaign, much more varied environements, character growth (i.e. slow accumlation of levels and skills), more intriguing story (in my opinion)

Nightfall - Alot more players (eventhough most are soloing with heroes), quicker leap to level 20, more challenging (I'd say about the same difficulty as factions), heroes and two new proffesions, better cutscenes and a story that is more "alive" (although not as immersive as proph in my opnion)

Personally Prophesis is my favourite, but I am biased since I grew up there

Nov 20, 2006, 06:33 AM // 06:33	#1
Ral Hanzo Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Nov 2006 Guild: Shadow League Profession: W/R	Prophecies or Nightfall? I started playing GW with the Factions campain about 4 months ago, I have just finished the game and would like to buy a new campain, my dilema is such: I can only buy either Prophecies or Nightfall but not both (due to time constrainst I can't play both), could someone please tell me which one is best Thanks in advance.

Nov 20, 2006, 06:40 AM // 06:40	#2
Chop it Off Guest	prophecies-by leaps and bounds

Nov 20, 2006, 06:47 AM // 06:47	#3
dameros Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Zealand Guild: Im Targeting The Ghostly (HeRo) Profession: W/Mo	Keep in mind that not that many people play Prophecies anymore and you will have difficulty completing some missions without heroes (from Nightfall). IMO go for Nightfall because: - 2 new professions. - Gets updated more frequently - More players. - Better graphics - More challenging

Nov 20, 2006, 06:48 AM // 06:48	#4
LumpOfCole Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Profession: Rt/	If you have time constraints, I recommend Nightfall. Prophecies requires a lot more time to go through, and if you're used to a Factions pace, Nightfall will be a lot more suitable to your play style. As one who bought Factions first and Proph second, I found myself completely spoiled by the experience rewards in Factions and found Proph way too slow in leveling for me. That is just where I'm coming from, though.

Nov 20, 2006, 07:08 AM // 07:08	#5
arcady Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Francisco native Profession: Mo/P	Nightfall is just more fun... Better story, better visuals, better gameplay options.

Nov 20, 2006, 07:14 AM // 07:14	#6
Emik Jungle Guide Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Belgium Guild: [FaRM] Farm For The Win Profession: N/	I'd say Prophecies coz that game will eventually not be able to be bought anymore... As for people in Tyria, theres still a loooot more people in Tyria then there is in Cantha so a matter of having noone to play with is close to nihil.

Nov 20, 2006, 10:07 AM // 10:07	#8
Ninna Desert Nomad Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northeast USA Guild: Guilded Rose Profession: Me/	Nightfall is a better game - especially for someone whos played Factions unless you enjoy spending most the game under level 20 ...

Nov 20, 2006, 10:40 AM // 10:40	#10
kazjun Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2006 Guild: HoVa Profession: W/N	Go for Nightfall, the heroes alone means its much more useful than anything tyria would give you.

Nov 20, 2006, 10:45 AM // 10:45	#11
Ninna Desert Nomad Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northeast USA Guild: Guilded Rose Profession: Me/	Nightfall also means you can use heroes in other chapters you own Ive been enjoying Heroes in Factions alot

Nov 20, 2006, 01:05 PM // 13:05	#12
Lord Sojar The Fallen One Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Oblivion Guild: Irrelevant Profession: Mo/Me	Prophecies!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nov 20, 2006, 01:12 PM // 13:12	#13
Alexiel Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: England, and on here... http://alexiel-star.deviantart.com/ Guild: CPx Profession: R/Mo	PROPHECIES! It has snow!! ^_^ so enough said. Though I just like the environment variety in prophecies alot better, as Elona's looks too similar all round. Overall I'd still vote prophecies, I enjoyed playing that the most out of all campaigns.

Nov 20, 2006, 01:38 PM // 13:38	#14
bpphantom Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005 Location: Canukistan Guild: The Eyes of Ashtabula [Eyes]	Prophecies. Hands down. Great storyline. Well thought out quests and missions. Areas that have an impact (crossing the mountains was sweet!). And of course... Gwen. Nightfall is very good thus far. I have no complaints about it, but I just prefer the skills as rewards system used in Proph. YMMV.

Nov 20, 2006, 01:40 PM // 13:40	#15
DomoniBellumMaximus Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Nov 2006 Guild: Domoni Bellum Profession: W/Mo	I personaly like prophecies better, but demeros is right, not many people are online. But if you do decide on Prophecies, i have a few Characters that ill be taking through the campaign, so just look me up My character name is over <---- there. . .

Nov 20, 2006, 01:42 PM // 13:42	#16
Jongo River Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Oct 2006	NIGHTFALL! I didn't enjoy Prophecies much after the noob section. Too much plodding around, too many pop-up devourers - just too boring. Rubbish rewards and no elite skills, for way too much of the game. It was Factions that really got me into GW and Nightfall has pulled me away from that. I keep trying Prophecies again, but always get bored/frustrated/angry in a very small space of time.

Nov 20, 2006, 01:47 PM // 13:47	#18
BeXoR Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2006 Guild: Empty Quarter Newhole	Prophecies. It's the best starting point for the GW series. Thought I agree that if you're coming from Factions you are going to feel like it's very slow. It has a better storyline, IMO. Something your character can really get involved in. More epic. Definitely when you are starting from scratch. Your character goes through a complete journey, a growth, questing and levelling, whereas in Factions they say we need you, quick, get level 20 so you can fight this stuff. I have been definitely impressed by Nightfall, but nothing really compares to Prophecies. Maybe you could get Proph now and wait until Nightfall is put on sale in store? Also it depends on what you want. If you intend on rushing your characters through and skipping missions and quests, don't bother with Proph. Get Nightfall instead cause the heroes are an awesome help.

Nov 20, 2006, 02:31 PM // 14:31	#19
bebe Forge Runner Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: http://tinyurl.com/4g5ueb8 Guild: Put the peanut in the peanut hole!	Prophecies is the best campaign in Guild Wars.

Nov 20, 2006, 02:49 PM // 14:49	#20
Dark Saga Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Oct 2005	I think you've got several good arguments here. Prophesis - Longer campaign, much more varied environements, character growth (i.e. slow accumlation of levels and skills), more intriguing story (in my opinion) Nightfall - Alot more players (eventhough most are soloing with heroes), quicker leap to level 20, more challenging (I'd say about the same difficulty as factions), heroes and two new proffesions, better cutscenes and a story that is more "alive" (although not as immersive as proph in my opnion) Personally Prophesis is my favourite, but I am biased since I grew up there