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leprakan · Nov 12, 2006, 06:12 PM // 18:12

if i'm just starting GW, should i start with buying prophecies, or should i get factions or nightfall.
i mostly want to do PvE stuff, lots of wandering around, doing whatever the hell i feel like

thanks

Jigsaw34 · Nov 12, 2006, 06:13 PM // 18:13

I thought if you buy the newest Guild Wars expansion you get all the other games? o.o

The Pointless · Nov 12, 2006, 06:15 PM // 18:15

No, Jigsaw, each campaign is sold separately.

Get Nightfall, as most are playing it at the moment, and it may be a short while before peeps start flooding back to Tyria and Cantha.

Jigsaw34 · Nov 12, 2006, 06:21 PM // 18:21

Thanks for pointing that out.

Nestaron · Nov 12, 2006, 06:46 PM // 18:46

I'd still say Prophicies...

The population in Tyria hasn't been affected that much to be honest...

Chris616263 · Nov 12, 2006, 06:58 PM // 18:58

Nightfall was also obviously designed to cater to people with atleast Prophecies.

Lavindathar · Nov 12, 2006, 07:04 PM // 19:04

Prophecies...Only place to start.

Dawgboy · Nov 12, 2006, 08:01 PM // 20:01

Another vote for Prophesies here.

It's a good introduction to the game, and it's nice to party with other people if you're not quite sure what you're supposed to do. NF so far seems less newb-friendly.

The heroes in NF are nice, but you have a lot of command decisions and it's good to have a bunch of skills and spells ready for them as soon as you unlock them. Any skills you've ever unlocked can be equipped to a hero of that prof/secondary, so playing through Prophesies first makes NF that much easier.

As for Factions, if you like to wander around you might not want to bother with it. It's mostly a maze run through a ghetto. It's got some good PvP features, but the PvE is nowhere near Prophs and Nightfall.

Cybergasm · Nov 12, 2006, 08:38 PM // 20:38

Prophecies. I feel NF is almost unplayable without a brief introduction to the game workings and systems of Guild Wars; and introduction that is best executed in Prophecies. A.Net may like to believe they are making standalone games, but truth be told, they are faltering greatly in that attempt. It is a good thing too, because, in order to make truly stand-alone expansions would require an in-dept introduction to the working style which would alienate the already veteran fan pool. Prophecies, which was meant as a the first steps into this great world, is, without a doubt, the best point of entry into the game.

shadow ranger · Nov 12, 2006, 11:24 PM // 23:24

Proph, i really cant imagine starting anywhere else.

Id say nightfall for 2nd, and then factions for 3rd in my 'if i were to start again, lineup'

Factions was more throwing you into the deep end, sink or swim. Proph has an easy start, lets you get to grips with everything if you havnt played before.

/Prophecies

Bowstring Badass · Nov 12, 2006, 11:29 PM // 23:29

I would say buy proficies then after you beat it (about a week if you play like 2 hrs a night at the most) then buy factions after you beat factions buy nightfall. (yes i know i spelled prophicies wrong.)

CyberMesh0 · Nov 12, 2006, 11:37 PM // 23:37

If you care at all about the story, and want an easy introduction to the game I'd say Prophecies. Nightfall is easy as well to pick up, you'll have the absense of heroes if you pick Prophecies but Nightfall is the "conclusion" to a story arc and it might not make perfect sense if you started with it.

my $.02

Kijik Oni Hanryuu · Nov 12, 2006, 11:51 PM // 23:51

I want to say Nightfall, but prophecies is the best, I would recommend just buying them all

/prophecies
or if you have the $$$
/nightfall

and if you get nightfall, read up on the story line of the other two games first.

Molock · Nov 13, 2006, 01:06 AM // 01:06

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Originally Posted by Lavindathar

Prophecies...Only place to start.

I agree. It is much better for new players, it starts slower and lets you get used to the game mechanics better. Factions and Nightfall have a much faster pace.

Dalimoor_Kalkire · Nov 13, 2006, 08:18 AM // 08:18

I would have to vote Prophecies as well. I still think it has the best introduction to game mechanics and explanations.

Poison Ivy · Nov 13, 2006, 08:23 AM // 08:23

Nightfall.

The music, the gameplay, the enviorment, makes Prophecies a joke.

vanguardstud · Nov 13, 2006, 09:24 AM // 09:24

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Makkert · Nov 13, 2006, 09:34 AM // 09:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by vanguardstud

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eh....
buy game, make account with CD-key.

Cebe · Nov 13, 2006, 10:50 AM // 10:50

I bought Factions first and never regretted it. I like the fast levelling...but then again, I guess it depends how fast you can pick up a game. Factions does seem dessolate at the moment though...to my vote is with Nightfall. Prophecies seems slow and tiresome to me - I only bought it as it has some good skills.

Nov 12, 2006, 06:12 PM // 18:12	#1
leprakan Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Nov 2006	yeahh, i'm a n00b if i'm just starting GW, should i start with buying prophecies, or should i get factions or nightfall. i mostly want to do PvE stuff, lots of wandering around, doing whatever the hell i feel like thanks

Nov 12, 2006, 11:29 PM // 23:29	#11
Bowstring Badass Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Character selection screen figuring what I want to play... Guild: Purple Lingerie - :D	I would say buy proficies then after you beat it (about a week if you play like 2 hrs a night at the most) then buy factions after you beat factions buy nightfall. (yes i know i spelled prophicies wrong.) Last edited by Bowstring Badass; Nov 12, 2006 at 11:31 PM // 23:31..

Nov 12, 2006, 06:13 PM // 18:13	#2
Jigsaw34 Banned Join Date: Nov 2006	I thought if you buy the newest Guild Wars expansion you get all the other games? o.o

Nov 12, 2006, 06:15 PM // 18:15	#3
The Pointless Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Stuck in the UK Guild: Rage International [RAGE] Profession: W/Me	No, Jigsaw, each campaign is sold separately. Get Nightfall, as most are playing it at the moment, and it may be a short while before peeps start flooding back to Tyria and Cantha.

Nov 12, 2006, 06:21 PM // 18:21	#4
Jigsaw34 Banned Join Date: Nov 2006	Thanks for pointing that out.

Nov 12, 2006, 06:46 PM // 18:46	#5
Nestaron Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Guild: Banished Dragons Profession: A/	I'd still say Prophicies... The population in Tyria hasn't been affected that much to be honest...

Nov 12, 2006, 06:58 PM // 18:58	#6
Chris616263 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2006 Profession: Me/	Nightfall was also obviously designed to cater to people with atleast Prophecies.

Nov 12, 2006, 07:04 PM // 19:04	#7
Lavindathar Krytan Explorer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Manchester, England Guild: The Monstrous Fangs (fang) Profession: N/Mo	Prophecies...Only place to start.

Nov 12, 2006, 08:01 PM // 20:01	#8
Dawgboy Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ohio Guild: Antisocial Misfit	Another vote for Prophesies here. It's a good introduction to the game, and it's nice to party with other people if you're not quite sure what you're supposed to do. NF so far seems less newb-friendly. The heroes in NF are nice, but you have a lot of command decisions and it's good to have a bunch of skills and spells ready for them as soon as you unlock them. Any skills you've ever unlocked can be equipped to a hero of that prof/secondary, so playing through Prophesies first makes NF that much easier. As for Factions, if you like to wander around you might not want to bother with it. It's mostly a maze run through a ghetto. It's got some good PvP features, but the PvE is nowhere near Prophs and Nightfall.

Nov 12, 2006, 08:38 PM // 20:38	#9
Cybergasm Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2006	Prophecies. I feel NF is almost unplayable without a brief introduction to the game workings and systems of Guild Wars; and introduction that is best executed in Prophecies. A.Net may like to believe they are making standalone games, but truth be told, they are faltering greatly in that attempt. It is a good thing too, because, in order to make truly stand-alone expansions would require an in-dept introduction to the working style which would alienate the already veteran fan pool. Prophecies, which was meant as a the first steps into this great world, is, without a doubt, the best point of entry into the game.

Nov 12, 2006, 11:24 PM // 23:24	#10
shadow ranger Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Profession: E/	Proph, i really cant imagine starting anywhere else. Id say nightfall for 2nd, and then factions for 3rd in my 'if i were to start again, lineup' Factions was more throwing you into the deep end, sink or swim. Proph has an easy start, lets you get to grips with everything if you havnt played before. /Prophecies

Nov 12, 2006, 11:37 PM // 23:37	#12
CyberMesh0 Jungle Guide Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Charter Vanguard [CV] Profession: N/Me	If you care at all about the story, and want an easy introduction to the game I'd say Prophecies. Nightfall is easy as well to pick up, you'll have the absense of heroes if you pick Prophecies but Nightfall is the "conclusion" to a story arc and it might not make perfect sense if you started with it. my $.02

Nov 12, 2006, 11:51 PM // 23:51	#13
Kijik Oni Hanryuu Desert Nomad Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: the 7th level of HELL! J/K Somewhere in GW assassinating things Guild: [acid]members of the KAWS alliance Profession: A/	I want to say Nightfall, but prophecies is the best, I would recommend just buying them all /prophecies or if you have the $$$ /nightfall and if you get nightfall, read up on the story line of the other two games first.

Nov 13, 2006, 08:18 AM // 08:18	#15
Dalimoor_Kalkire Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Aug 2006 Guild: [DoA] - The Darknights of Ascalon Profession: R/	I would have to vote Prophecies as well. I still think it has the best introduction to game mechanics and explanations.

Nov 13, 2006, 08:23 AM // 08:23	#16
Poison Ivy Forge Runner Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto Guild: Hopping Profession: Mo/A	Nightfall. The music, the gameplay, the enviorment, makes Prophecies a joke.

Nov 13, 2006, 09:24 AM // 09:24	#17
vanguardstud Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Nov 2006 Guild: stud Profession: E/Me	Can Anyone Tell Me How To Register For This Game??please>>>>

Nov 13, 2006, 10:50 AM // 10:50	#19
Cebe The 5th Celestial Boss Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Inverness, Scotland Guild: The Cult of Scaro [WHO] Profession: E/	I bought Factions first and never regretted it. I like the fast levelling...but then again, I guess it depends how fast you can pick up a game. Factions does seem dessolate at the moment though...to my vote is with Nightfall. Prophecies seems slow and tiresome to me - I only bought it as it has some good skills.