Which GW to get? - Guild Wars Forums

Undertaker798 · Aug 21, 2006, 10:05 AM // 10:05

(I apologise ahead if this is in the wrong forum.)

Hi, I really wanna get Guild Wars but I don't know whether to get the original Guild Wars or Factions.

I prefer PvE but I really want to start trying PvP, and I'd rather start a bit of PvE before I get into PvP, just to get the hang of the GW universe.

Thanks.

(Sorry if this all sounds a bit jibberish!

)

manitoba1073 · Aug 21, 2006, 10:12 AM // 10:12

then ur best bet is to get prophicies the first chapter. best one with a learning curve. just do all the quests in pre searing first before u leave for post atleast on your first character.

Undertaker798 · Aug 21, 2006, 10:13 AM // 10:13

Pre-searing? Sorry, I'm a noob, I'm looking for it on the forums but no luck.

But ty for the reply.

majoho · Aug 21, 2006, 10:26 AM // 10:26

Pre-searing is basically a tutorial to the game - if you have no experience with the game or any games like this - I would say it's highly recommended.

But yeah go with Prophecies it's a more 'complete' game where as Factions is more of an expansion (although it's labeled a standalone game).

taffette · Aug 21, 2006, 10:30 AM // 10:30

I'd definitely advise Prophecies first, it's easier to get a handle on if you're new to this kind of game, and you level more slowly than in Factions, giving you time to get used to your skills. Plus Prophecies is better for PvE than Factions, and has a good storyline to work through

Undertaker798 · Aug 21, 2006, 10:30 AM // 10:30

Ty, I never heard a tutorial being called pre-searing.

Btw what's the majority of the community like?

Knightsaber Sith · Aug 21, 2006, 10:55 AM // 10:55

It's called pre-searing cause the event that brings the tutorial to an end is a bunch of fire raining down that sears the whole kingdom. Some fighting and stuff insues and you travel several years into the future and you're into the actual game

(everything after of course being known as post searing).

But definitely start with Prophecies

Undertaker798 · Aug 21, 2006, 11:00 AM // 11:00

You seemed to have answered my community question, seems like you are all pretty friendly. I have to admit reading the "Biggest ever Jerk" thread and various others made me a bit nervous, lol. I was a bit put off that some people seem to like ruining the game.

Mr Crapsicle · Aug 21, 2006, 11:18 AM // 11:18

Years later, several chapters along, many GW players referred to the chapter called Factions only as "the mistake".

At least that's the consensus of those the I play the game with.

Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge fan of GW. It's not that Factions is so bad I supppose, just that Prophecies is so much better.

If you want to max level your charachter(s) with out doing anything more than farting in a paper bag- go with factions. If you want to grow with and learn your charachters, go with prophecies.

Kook~NBK~ · Aug 21, 2006, 02:23 PM // 14:23

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Originally Posted by Undertaker798

You seemed to have answered my community question, seems like you are all pretty friendly. I have to admit reading the "Biggest ever Jerk" thread and various others made me a bit nervous, lol. I was a bit put off that some people seem to like ruining the game.

Yeah, there are some real winners in GW. But that's anywhere you go. For the most part, though, you'll find that there are more decent people than jerks. The jerks just stand out more.

Have fun and enjoy the game. Do not sell dyes in pre-searing (they're worth much more than 1g!). Do every quest you can in pre-searing before going to the acadamy (this will get you to level 7 or 8).

Undertaker798 · Aug 21, 2006, 02:54 PM // 14:54

Just ordered Prophecies off of Play.com.

Loviatar · Aug 21, 2006, 05:43 PM // 17:43

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Originally Posted by Undertaker798

Just ordered Prophecies off of Play.com.

these guides will be big help getting started

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/content...-10-id1195.php

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/content...lon-id1264.php

Horseman Of War · Aug 21, 2006, 07:27 PM // 19:27

well i was going to tell you to wait til GWN comes out, simply because itll have a fresh skillset, 2 additional classes, etc

Factions is a good game, and I think its very very fun once you get to some of the later missions... but for a new player- it might gimp you having a lvl 20 character with hardly any real experience...

Prophecies is a great game. You wont regret getting that game first.

Id have to recommend this order: GW1, GW3, GW2

reports say that gw3(nightfall) will be more focused on pve, which the community here assumes will mean a slower levelling progression to maximize the feeling of growth and accomplishement.

Personally id prefer something about halfway in between factions and prophecies... and I have a feeling Nightfall will be it.

Yeah dude- Factions may be hot right now- but as soon as gwN comes out its going to slow down (currently its a freaking madhouse til you get to the 'split' between the jade sea and echovald forest) so dont feel rushed into getting it quite yet. Take your time and enjoy prophecies (it is THE original lol), then if you like it, get Nightfall (or wait to see reviews).... THEN get factions last

Undertaker798 · Aug 22, 2006, 09:01 AM // 09:01

Hehe, will do.

Aug 21, 2006, 10:05 AM // 10:05	#1
Undertaker798 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK	Which GW to get? (I apologise ahead if this is in the wrong forum.) Hi, I really wanna get Guild Wars but I don't know whether to get the original Guild Wars or Factions. I prefer PvE but I really want to start trying PvP, and I'd rather start a bit of PvE before I get into PvP, just to get the hang of the GW universe. Thanks. (Sorry if this all sounds a bit jibberish! )

Aug 21, 2006, 10:13 AM // 10:13	#3
Undertaker798 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK	Pre-searing? Sorry, I'm a noob, I'm looking for it on the forums but no luck. But ty for the reply. Last edited by Undertaker798; Aug 21, 2006 at 10:16 AM // 10:16..

Aug 21, 2006, 10:30 AM // 10:30	#6
Undertaker798 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK	Ty, I never heard a tutorial being called pre-searing. Btw what's the majority of the community like? Last edited by Undertaker798; Aug 21, 2006 at 10:33 AM // 10:33..

Aug 21, 2006, 10:12 AM // 10:12	#2
manitoba1073 Desert Nomad Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: ManitobaShipyards Refit and Repair Station Guild: (SFC)Star Fleet Command,(TDE)The Daggerfall elite,(SOoM)Secret order of Magi	then ur best bet is to get prophicies the first chapter. best one with a learning curve. just do all the quests in pre searing first before u leave for post atleast on your first character.

Aug 21, 2006, 10:26 AM // 10:26	#4
majoho Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Denmark	Pre-searing is basically a tutorial to the game - if you have no experience with the game or any games like this - I would say it's highly recommended. But yeah go with Prophecies it's a more 'complete' game where as Factions is more of an expansion (although it's labeled a standalone game).

Aug 21, 2006, 10:30 AM // 10:30	#5
taffette Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sunny ol' Manchester Guild: The Trumpet Blowers Profession: R/	I'd definitely advise Prophecies first, it's easier to get a handle on if you're new to this kind of game, and you level more slowly than in Factions, giving you time to get used to your skills. Plus Prophecies is better for PvE than Factions, and has a good storyline to work through

Aug 21, 2006, 10:55 AM // 10:55	#7
Knightsaber Sith Furnace Stoker Join Date: Aug 2006 Guild: Few Fallen Heroes [FFH] Profession: W/E	It's called pre-searing cause the event that brings the tutorial to an end is a bunch of fire raining down that sears the whole kingdom. Some fighting and stuff insues and you travel several years into the future and you're into the actual game (everything after of course being known as post searing). But definitely start with Prophecies

Aug 21, 2006, 11:00 AM // 11:00	#8
Undertaker798 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK	You seemed to have answered my community question, seems like you are all pretty friendly. I have to admit reading the "Biggest ever Jerk" thread and various others made me a bit nervous, lol. I was a bit put off that some people seem to like ruining the game.

Aug 21, 2006, 11:18 AM // 11:18	#9
Mr Crapsicle Academy Page Join Date: Sep 2005 Guild: Consortium of Evil Monkeys (CeM)	Years later, several chapters along, many GW players referred to the chapter called Factions only as "the mistake". At least that's the consensus of those the I play the game with. Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge fan of GW. It's not that Factions is so bad I supppose, just that Prophecies is so much better. If you want to max level your charachter(s) with out doing anything more than farting in a paper bag- go with factions. If you want to grow with and learn your charachters, go with prophecies.

Aug 21, 2006, 02:54 PM // 14:54	#11
Undertaker798 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK	Just ordered Prophecies off of Play.com.

Aug 21, 2006, 07:27 PM // 19:27	#13
Horseman Of War Desert Nomad Join Date: Jun 2006 Guild: The Cult of Doom Profession: P/	well i was going to tell you to wait til GWN comes out, simply because itll have a fresh skillset, 2 additional classes, etc Factions is a good game, and I think its very very fun once you get to some of the later missions... but for a new player- it might gimp you having a lvl 20 character with hardly any real experience... Prophecies is a great game. You wont regret getting that game first. Id have to recommend this order: GW1, GW3, GW2 reports say that gw3(nightfall) will be more focused on pve, which the community here assumes will mean a slower levelling progression to maximize the feeling of growth and accomplishement. Personally id prefer something about halfway in between factions and prophecies... and I have a feeling Nightfall will be it. Yeah dude- Factions may be hot right now- but as soon as gwN comes out its going to slow down (currently its a freaking madhouse til you get to the 'split' between the jade sea and echovald forest) so dont feel rushed into getting it quite yet. Take your time and enjoy prophecies (it is THE original lol), then if you like it, get Nightfall (or wait to see reviews).... THEN get factions last

Aug 22, 2006, 09:01 AM // 09:01	#14
Undertaker798 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK	Hehe, will do.