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Bawls Guarana · Oct 26, 2006, 04:00 PM // 16:00

Hey,

I have a relatively easy question for you gw players. I was wondering, since there's Normal GW, Factions and Nightfall.. right?
And I heard stuff like, when u start on factions instead of nomal GW, you level faster..
I don't understand. Whats the difference between them all.. and can I play GW by buying just factions instead of standard gw for example? I just don't understand it all so well, if anyone could take a minute and explain what it's all about im very happy: )

Next week me and a group of friends start playing GW, just need to focus on school for now hehe.

not taking risks.
Anyway thanks alot in advance!

Mike

Tyggen · Oct 26, 2006, 04:07 PM // 16:07

The difference in leveling pace is the experience rewards from quests, the rewards are almost tenfold in Factions compared to Prophecies. I suggest starting NF since most of the fanbase will be there, if not I suggest Prophecies because the learning curve in Factions is far too steep.

DeanBB · Oct 26, 2006, 04:10 PM // 16:10

Each chapter is a stand alone game so if you buy Factions you get the continent of Cantha to explore and all the associated skills, missions, quests, armor options, weapons and the core 6 professions + assassin + ritualist.

If you then add Prophecies to that account you can then explore Tyria and all of its missions, quests, skills, etc plus you get 2 more character slots.

Likewise if you add Nightfall you get all the Elonan-continent stuff plus the Paragon and Dervish professions.

If you just have 1 then you can't explore the others.

As far as leveling, the Prophecies campaign has a fairly gradual leveling curve with quests rewarding like 250 or 500 experience at a time. In Factions there are many quests with 2000 experience rewards so you get to level 20 quickly. Nightfall is supposed to be kinda between the two.

For a start point I'd recommend Prophecies, but just make sure you all get the same one or you won't be able to team up except for PvP.

Bawls Guarana · Oct 26, 2006, 04:12 PM // 16:12

Ohh ok

thanks guys.

But you can explore all 3 chapters with the same character ..right? Just to get things straightened out in my head ..

Bawls Guarana · Oct 26, 2006, 04:29 PM // 16:29

Guess so

ShneakySquirrel · Oct 26, 2006, 04:35 PM // 16:35

Only if you have all three of the games. If you don\'t have a chapter unlocked on your account, you can\'t visit it. And if you have it unlocked, then you can. My suggestion, is to buy all 3 chapters. Although the price is rather high, at $50 per game, it is well worth it. Each game has a little extra benefit, that the other game doesn\'t. I suppose as a PvP player, it helps MUCH more for me to have all the games, than a PvE person.

Factions was really fast paced, and took you through the game very quickly. In Prophecies, it was very slow paced, and you leveled up at such a excrutiatingly slow rate, but is a better place for farming and making money.

Domino · Oct 26, 2006, 04:37 PM // 16:37

I would not suggest Factions for a good starting place. The PvE there is basically designed for tight groups of fully leveled characters who know what they're doing. Factions PvE is a zerg fest, you'll have waves upon waves of enemies... many of which that explode when they die.

Start in either Prophecies or Nightfall.

Bawls Guarana · Oct 26, 2006, 05:01 PM // 17:01

thank you guys! we're making PvE chars, since I dont see myself pvping all the time i play i love exploring game content.

Anyways, thanks alot.

Loviatar · Oct 26, 2006, 07:26 PM // 19:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bawls Guarana

thank you guys! we're making PvE chars, since I dont see myself pvping all the time i play i love exploring game content.

Anyways, thanks alot.

get Nightfall as it introduces heros which are better than henchmen for filling in a group that is short a few people.

you can get prophicies any time but be sure to LINK the account keys or you will have separate games with no crossover

Oct 26, 2006, 04:00 PM // 16:00	#1
Bawls Guarana Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Oct 2006	Question from a to-be GW player Hey, I have a relatively easy question for you gw players. I was wondering, since there's Normal GW, Factions and Nightfall.. right? And I heard stuff like, when u start on factions instead of nomal GW, you level faster.. I don't understand. Whats the difference between them all.. and can I play GW by buying just factions instead of standard gw for example? I just don't understand it all so well, if anyone could take a minute and explain what it's all about im very happy: ) Next week me and a group of friends start playing GW, just need to focus on school for now hehe. not taking risks. Anyway thanks alot in advance! Mike

Oct 26, 2006, 04:12 PM // 16:12	#4
Bawls Guarana Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Oct 2006	Ohh ok thanks guys. But you can explore all 3 chapters with the same character ..right? Just to get things straightened out in my head .. Last edited by Bawls Guarana; Oct 26, 2006 at 04:16 PM // 16:16..

Oct 26, 2006, 04:07 PM // 16:07	#2
Tyggen Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2006 Profession: Mo/Me	The difference in leveling pace is the experience rewards from quests, the rewards are almost tenfold in Factions compared to Prophecies. I suggest starting NF since most of the fanbase will be there, if not I suggest Prophecies because the learning curve in Factions is far too steep.

Oct 26, 2006, 04:10 PM // 16:10	#3
DeanBB Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arizona Guild: Wizardry Players Guild, http://4guildwars.7.forumer.com	Each chapter is a stand alone game so if you buy Factions you get the continent of Cantha to explore and all the associated skills, missions, quests, armor options, weapons and the core 6 professions + assassin + ritualist. If you then add Prophecies to that account you can then explore Tyria and all of its missions, quests, skills, etc plus you get 2 more character slots. Likewise if you add Nightfall you get all the Elonan-continent stuff plus the Paragon and Dervish professions. If you just have 1 then you can't explore the others. As far as leveling, the Prophecies campaign has a fairly gradual leveling curve with quests rewarding like 250 or 500 experience at a time. In Factions there are many quests with 2000 experience rewards so you get to level 20 quickly. Nightfall is supposed to be kinda between the two. For a start point I'd recommend Prophecies, but just make sure you all get the same one or you won't be able to team up except for PvP.

Oct 26, 2006, 04:29 PM // 16:29	#5
Bawls Guarana Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Oct 2006	Guess so

Oct 26, 2006, 04:35 PM // 16:35	#6
ShneakySquirrel Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2006 Guild: We Step On Puppies [PuP] Profession: E/Mo	Only if you have all three of the games. If you don\'t have a chapter unlocked on your account, you can\'t visit it. And if you have it unlocked, then you can. My suggestion, is to buy all 3 chapters. Although the price is rather high, at $50 per game, it is well worth it. Each game has a little extra benefit, that the other game doesn\'t. I suppose as a PvP player, it helps MUCH more for me to have all the games, than a PvE person. Factions was really fast paced, and took you through the game very quickly. In Prophecies, it was very slow paced, and you leveled up at such a excrutiatingly slow rate, but is a better place for farming and making money.

Oct 26, 2006, 04:37 PM // 16:37	#7
Domino Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005 Location: Houston Profession: A/Rt	I would not suggest Factions for a good starting place. The PvE there is basically designed for tight groups of fully leveled characters who know what they're doing. Factions PvE is a zerg fest, you'll have waves upon waves of enemies... many of which that explode when they die. Start in either Prophecies or Nightfall.

Oct 26, 2006, 05:01 PM // 17:01	#8
Bawls Guarana Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Oct 2006	thank you guys! we're making PvE chars, since I dont see myself pvping all the time i play i love exploring game content. Anyways, thanks alot.