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the wolf caller · Sep 15, 2006, 01:04 AM // 01:04

really if you know what your doing and have the right build and junk there is no real big weakness its all in how you set it up. i also played runescape for a long time like 1 year but it got boring they ran out of stuff to put in there but guildwars is much better. there is always something to do. money just doesnt float in i know in runescape 10mil wasnt to hard in guild wars 100k is damn good. so yeh i like guild wars i been playing like 2 months i only have factions though but i love it .

kratimas · Sep 15, 2006, 01:16 AM // 01:16

Ya I think you will really like GW. Ranger IMO is the best character to start out with. It is really fun to play and you can do so many different things with it (i.e. Damage Dealer, Inturupter, Beast Master .....). I will say that one of my friends started out as a Monk and he loves it and he is very good at it so, I think as long as you can understand what the skills are doing you will have no problems with whatever class you choose.

Just a quick thing about your computer

I ran a quick price check on everything you listed coming with the system.
I left everything the same that was exactly listed (although I don't agree with all of them.) and I went for the high end of everything else (no skimping).

Here is the price I got. I just hate to see people over pay for stuff.
Also alot of these came with 10 - 50 dollar mail-in rebates so, it would be a bit cheaper.

Processor: $984.00
Operating System: $89
Chassis: $114.00
Power Supply: $169.99
Motherboard: $239.99
Memory: $224.99 * 2 = 449.98
System Drive 320 Gb: $94.99 * 2 = 189.98
Primary CD ROM/DVD ROM: $32.99
Graphics Processor: $465.99 * 2 = 931.98
Monitor: $215.99
Sound Card: $178.99
Speakers: $86.99
Keyboard: $71.99
Mouse: $38.95
Shipping = 0.00
Order Total: 3794.82
Savings = 1577.91

Good luck with GW and have fun.

Krat

Aman · Sep 15, 2006, 04:14 AM // 04:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by kratimas

Ya I think you will really like GW. Ranger IMO is the best character to start out with. It is really fun to play and you can do so many different things with it (i.e. Damage Dealer, Inturupter, Beast Master .....). I will say that one of my friends started out as a Monk and he loves it and he is very good at it so, I think as long as you can understand what the skills are doing you will have no problems with whatever class you choose.

Just a quick thing about your computer

I ran a quick price check on everything you listed coming with the system.
I left everything the same that was exactly listed (although I don't agree with all of them.) and I went for the high end of everything else (no skimping).

Here is the price I got. I just hate to see people over pay for stuff.
Also alot of these came with 10 - 50 dollar mail-in rebates so, it would be a bit cheaper.

Processor: $984.00
Operating System: $89
Chassis: $114.00
Power Supply: $169.99
Motherboard: $239.99
Memory: $224.99 * 2 = 449.98
System Drive 320 Gb: $94.99 * 2 = 189.98
Primary CD ROM/DVD ROM: $32.99
Graphics Processor: $465.99 * 2 = 931.98
Monitor: $215.99
Sound Card: $178.99
Speakers: $86.99
Keyboard: $71.99
Mouse: $38.95
Shipping = 0.00
Order Total: 3794.82
Savings = 1577.91

Good luck with GW and have fun.

Krat

i don't want to make my own comp and stuff

anyway back to topic

Is ranger and monk fun?

Kook~NBK~ · Sep 15, 2006, 04:35 AM // 04:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aman

Is ranger and monk fun?

Yep, I play both and have a great time with them. Ranger/Monk is a good combo - especially with ranger as your primary. One fun thing about rangers is that they get pets to play with. The only drawback to playing a Monk (primary) is that they're prone to being the whipping boy when one (or all) of your party members die. Whether it's the monks fault or not.

Welcome to GW and enjoy!

TheMadKingGeorge · Sep 15, 2006, 04:40 AM // 04:40

peopel who think about getting guild wars tend not to like it

i just got it because the necro on the front was hot

Tachyon · Sep 15, 2006, 04:47 AM // 04:47

Dump the Alienware order, nothing but overpriced pieces of plastic crap. Everyone I know with an Alienware has had nothing but trouble with them. Get yourself down your local independant store if you don't want to build one yourself.

With the money you save, get yourself Guild Wars, Guild Wars: Factions, Guild Wars: Nightfall and possibly a decent sized family car.

Legion Magnus · Sep 15, 2006, 04:52 AM // 04:52

Another thing to keep in mind, you can have up to four simultaneous characters per game account (6 if you purchase and 'link' your Prophecies and Factions accounts, and even more if you wish to purchase additional character slots). So, you can experience several combinations of characters in GW. Bear in mind, though, that if you delete a character it is forever gone.

Additionally, you get to try out your secondary profession(s) for awhile before setting it, AND, later in the game, you have an opportunity to change your secondary profession in case you don't like it or want to try other combinations.

Good luck!

Dawgboy · Sep 15, 2006, 05:17 AM // 05:17

I've been playing pve (player vs. environment) for over a year and I'm still having fun. Though I AM a bit of a masochist.

If you just want to pvp that's fine, but there's a big enough map to explore that if killing monsters is your style you won't get bored for a while. At least in the original game. Factions seriously lacks pve content.

I still have fun because every profession is played differently, and there's different builds that each certain class can be. My necro can either control ten minions or be a big damage dealer/life sucker. You pick what skills to use in town and party up with people or AI henchmen and then go do your thing.

I actually started my first ranger recently and I'm just sorry I never tried one before. Monk is a good secondary on it, as it is on most professions.

TheMadKingGeorge · Sep 15, 2006, 05:28 AM // 05:28

Wow For Once Its Cheaper In England At ??1900 About 3200 Dollars

nilesbodilum · Sep 15, 2006, 05:39 AM // 05:39

the pvp is the games best quality

Aman · Sep 16, 2006, 04:37 AM // 04:37

what the hell is all with the dissing on my comp?

lets take a look at the facts?

who's buying it?
who's house is it going into?
who is paying?

dam im happy with it so i don't care what you people say.

Kalki · Sep 16, 2006, 11:07 AM // 11:07

You tell them Aman. People are just jealous.

Aman · Sep 16, 2006, 04:24 PM // 16:24

yeah..lol

anyway back too gw's

is there a chart on maybe like what kind of dyes you neeed and show's you a picture of armor you can get.

The truth itself · Sep 16, 2006, 08:55 PM // 20:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aman

yeah..lol

anyway back too gw's

is there a chart on maybe like what kind of dyes you neeed and show's you a picture of armor you can get.

Guild Wiki on google. They properly have it.

Malice Black · Sep 16, 2006, 09:29 PM // 21:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aman

yeah..lol

anyway back too gw's

is there a chart on maybe like what kind of dyes you neeed and show's you a picture of armor you can get.

If you actually took the time to browse these forums then you would find that dye chart that has been compiled there and also if you venture a little futher you will find a thread all about different armors..searching ftw

Aman · Sep 17, 2006, 12:00 AM // 00:00

what sohuld i put in search for all diferent armors

Teddi · Sep 17, 2006, 02:35 AM // 02:35

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Originally Posted by The Admins Bane

Lol nearly as good a computer as mine

anyways PvE content is ok for 6months then its just dull

PvP content is ok but you need to learn fast and find a guild that will teach you

the whole trading system needs a revamp and should be getting one soon.

Considering there is a new expansion every 6 months, how is that a problem :P?

Buzzer · Sep 17, 2006, 06:54 AM // 06:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Admins Bane

Warriors - Average dmg output

What?

Lenwe Anarion · Sep 17, 2006, 03:40 PM // 15:40

Im also thinking of buying this game. And I have a question: When you die do you lose experience points or items?

madman420 · Sep 17, 2006, 03:53 PM // 15:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lenwe Anarion

Im also thinking of buying this game. And I have a question: When you die do you lose experience points or items?

There is no consequence to dying other than a temporary death penalty that lowers your maximum health and energy. This penalty goes away as soon as you enter a town.

Sep 15, 2006, 04:47 AM // 04:47	#26
Tachyon Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Stoke, England Guild: The Godless [GOD] Profession: W/	Dump the Alienware order, nothing but overpriced pieces of plastic crap. Everyone I know with an Alienware has had nothing but trouble with them. Get yourself down your local independant store if you don't want to build one yourself. With the money you save, get yourself Guild Wars, Guild Wars: Factions, Guild Wars: Nightfall and possibly a decent sized family car. Last edited by Tachyon; Sep 15, 2006 at 04:59 AM // 04:59..

Sep 15, 2006, 05:17 AM // 05:17	#28
Dawgboy Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ohio Guild: Antisocial Misfit	I've been playing pve (player vs. environment) for over a year and I'm still having fun. Though I AM a bit of a masochist. If you just want to pvp that's fine, but there's a big enough map to explore that if killing monsters is your style you won't get bored for a while. At least in the original game. Factions seriously lacks pve content. I still have fun because every profession is played differently, and there's different builds that each certain class can be. My necro can either control ten minions or be a big damage dealer/life sucker. You pick what skills to use in town and party up with people or AI henchmen and then go do your thing. I actually started my first ranger recently and I'm just sorry I never tried one before. Monk is a good secondary on it, as it is on most professions. Last edited by Dawgboy; Sep 15, 2006 at 05:20 AM // 05:20..

Sep 15, 2006, 01:04 AM // 01:04	#21
the wolf caller Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2006 Guild: Graniose Dreamers Profession: Me/Mo	really if you know what your doing and have the right build and junk there is no real big weakness its all in how you set it up. i also played runescape for a long time like 1 year but it got boring they ran out of stuff to put in there but guildwars is much better. there is always something to do. money just doesnt float in i know in runescape 10mil wasnt to hard in guild wars 100k is damn good. so yeh i like guild wars i been playing like 2 months i only have factions though but i love it .

Sep 15, 2006, 01:16 AM // 01:16	#22
kratimas Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Dec 2005 Guild: Order of the Setting Sun Profession: R/	Ya I think you will really like GW. Ranger IMO is the best character to start out with. It is really fun to play and you can do so many different things with it (i.e. Damage Dealer, Inturupter, Beast Master .....). I will say that one of my friends started out as a Monk and he loves it and he is very good at it so, I think as long as you can understand what the skills are doing you will have no problems with whatever class you choose. Just a quick thing about your computer I ran a quick price check on everything you listed coming with the system. I left everything the same that was exactly listed (although I don't agree with all of them.) and I went for the high end of everything else (no skimping). Here is the price I got. I just hate to see people over pay for stuff. Also alot of these came with 10 - 50 dollar mail-in rebates so, it would be a bit cheaper. Processor: $984.00 Operating System: $89 Chassis: $114.00 Power Supply: $169.99 Motherboard: $239.99 Memory: $224.99 * 2 = 449.98 System Drive 320 Gb: $94.99 * 2 = 189.98 Primary CD ROM/DVD ROM: $32.99 Graphics Processor: $465.99 * 2 = 931.98 Monitor: $215.99 Sound Card: $178.99 Speakers: $86.99 Keyboard: $71.99 Mouse: $38.95 Shipping = 0.00 Order Total: 3794.82 Savings = 1577.91 Good luck with GW and have fun. Krat

Sep 15, 2006, 04:40 AM // 04:40	#25
TheMadKingGeorge Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Guild: None Profession: Mo/W	peopel who think about getting guild wars tend not to like it i just got it because the necro on the front was hot

Sep 15, 2006, 04:52 AM // 04:52	#27
Legion Magnus Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Nov 2005 Guild: Legion Magnus Profession: W/	Another thing to keep in mind, you can have up to four simultaneous characters per game account (6 if you purchase and 'link' your Prophecies and Factions accounts, and even more if you wish to purchase additional character slots). So, you can experience several combinations of characters in GW. Bear in mind, though, that if you delete a character it is forever gone. Additionally, you get to try out your secondary profession(s) for awhile before setting it, AND, later in the game, you have an opportunity to change your secondary profession in case you don't like it or want to try other combinations. Good luck!

Sep 15, 2006, 05:28 AM // 05:28	#29
TheMadKingGeorge Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Guild: None Profession: Mo/W	Wow For Once Its Cheaper In England At ??1900 About 3200 Dollars

Sep 15, 2006, 05:39 AM // 05:39	#30
nilesbodilum Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Sep 2006 Guild: primal fire Profession: R/Me	the pvp is the games best quality

Sep 16, 2006, 04:37 AM // 04:37	#31
Aman Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ... Guild: Warriors of Narsil Profession: R/Mo	what the hell is all with the dissing on my comp? lets take a look at the facts? who's buying it? who's house is it going into? who is paying? dam im happy with it so i don't care what you people say.

Sep 16, 2006, 11:07 AM // 11:07	#32
Kalki Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Dec 2005 Guild: Summoners of Forgotten Gods Profession: W/Mo	You tell them Aman. People are just jealous.

Sep 16, 2006, 04:24 PM // 16:24	#33
Aman Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ... Guild: Warriors of Narsil Profession: R/Mo	yeah..lol anyway back too gw's is there a chart on maybe like what kind of dyes you neeed and show's you a picture of armor you can get.

Sep 17, 2006, 12:00 AM // 00:00	#36
Aman Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ... Guild: Warriors of Narsil Profession: R/Mo	what sohuld i put in search for all diferent armors

Sep 17, 2006, 03:40 PM // 15:40	#39
Lenwe Anarion Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Sep 2006	Im also thinking of buying this game. And I have a question: When you die do you lose experience points or items?