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egervari · Jul 31, 2006, 12:46 AM // 00:46

Well, I'm in the real part of the game, and the map is huge!

I have no idea what the heck I'm doing too.

Is there any suggestions on what I might want to start doing? I mean, I'm kind of lost and overstimulated because the game feels like it just went 180 degrees into the other direction.

Don Zardeone · Jul 31, 2006, 01:04 AM // 01:04

open quest list

do primaries

bye

edit: eh, ask people in-game, someone usually answers

Opeth11 · Jul 31, 2006, 01:30 AM // 01:30

And to open your quest list, press L -_-

Shyft the Pyro · Jul 31, 2006, 01:42 AM // 01:42

I'm guessing you just went through the Searing and ended up in Old Ascalon/Ascalon City

The basic guideline is to find any NPCs with green exclamation marks (!) above their heads. These give quests which advance you through the storyline or give you new skills. Skill quests are very important to pick up because A) they broaden your choices in terms of what skills you can bring, and B) you'll have to come back or pay gold and skill points if you want to get those skills later on.

You can check which quests you have active by opening up your quest log (default key L). The quests marked as Primary advance you through the storyline and lead you to missions. Don't worry if you can't find one of these right away. Some quests aren't even offered until you trigger them by doing an unrelated activity, so you should check back in the towns you've already passed to see if new quests have opened up because you completed old ones. There are several NPCs in Ascalon City who won't offer quests for you until you complete a mission or do unrelated quests.

If you used to adventure solo before the Searing, invite some henchmen into your party before leaving town. Old Ascalon is harder than pre-Searing, the enemies are higher level, and you can't always find people who are doing the same quest (or series of quests) as you are. You'll get less XP and drops with henchies, but you'll be able to survive much longer.

Lastly, if you have a more specific question, don't hesitate to search these forums or the guildwiki.org database for the information. You can always ask another one here, but searching for the answer helps eliminate duplicate requests that make some people react in less than friendly ways

Whiplashr · Jul 31, 2006, 02:49 AM // 02:49

Some good advice here. Just wanted to add, don't be too intimidated by the size of the map. The game doesn't use anywhere near all the available area shown. But that's not to say it's a small world either.

Also, when you have the map open, with a quest selected, it will show a green star on the map showing you were to head towards. You can go through your quest log, select quests, check the map, and repeat, to find which quests are closest to your current position, and plan which ones to do first.

egervari · Jul 31, 2006, 06:26 AM // 06:26

Thanks! I got a few quests under my belt, and started exploring more. I did the first 2 missions and someone was helping me out. And suddenly, those exclamation points started popping up all over the place. Weird how I only found 1 at the very beginning. Anyhoo, I think I'm on the right path anyway.

I found a purple staff I'm using, which is kind of nice. And I'm in a guild. And I'm level 10. So I think I'm doing okay now

Thanks!!!

cane abel · Aug 01, 2006, 03:38 AM // 03:38

if you need any other help with anything, add me to your friends list and send me a private message.

my name is : Cane Abel

Asrial · Aug 01, 2006, 07:48 PM // 19:48

Same here: Aurorah Winterfox

If you whisper to me, tell me that you're the guy on GWG that was being overwhelmed by the size and lack of direction. That way I know who you are.

Kendar Muert · Aug 01, 2006, 08:01 PM // 20:01

My brother has nearly exactly the same problem, so if you want to get together with him, or if you need help (which you might later on) Add me to friends and msg me as Kendar Muert.

shadow39365 · Aug 02, 2006, 01:20 AM // 01:20

Feel free to send me a Private Message for help too, i'm part of DVDF, we have people dedicated to help newer players ease into the game and have somebody there to call when they need some help

i'm Sithicus Dias or my second account named Lethe Dias, please do not hesitate to ask

and also be sure to tell me you are the person overwhelmed by the map etc etc

Jul 31, 2006, 12:46 AM // 00:46	#1
egervari Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2006	Overstimulated and Lost. Well, I'm in the real part of the game, and the map is huge! I have no idea what the heck I'm doing too. Is there any suggestions on what I might want to start doing? I mean, I'm kind of lost and overstimulated because the game feels like it just went 180 degrees into the other direction.

Jul 31, 2006, 01:04 AM // 01:04	#2
Don Zardeone Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Oct 2005	open quest list do primaries bye edit: eh, ask people in-game, someone usually answers

Jul 31, 2006, 01:30 AM // 01:30	#3
Opeth11 Desert Nomad Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Richmond, British Columbia, Kanada Guild: Demon of the Fall [Opet] Profession: Mo/Me	And to open your quest list, press L -_-

Jul 31, 2006, 01:42 AM // 01:42	#4
Shyft the Pyro Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NYC, USA Profession: E/Mo	I'm guessing you just went through the Searing and ended up in Old Ascalon/Ascalon City The basic guideline is to find any NPCs with green exclamation marks (!) above their heads. These give quests which advance you through the storyline or give you new skills. Skill quests are very important to pick up because A) they broaden your choices in terms of what skills you can bring, and B) you'll have to come back or pay gold and skill points if you want to get those skills later on. You can check which quests you have active by opening up your quest log (default key L). The quests marked as Primary advance you through the storyline and lead you to missions. Don't worry if you can't find one of these right away. Some quests aren't even offered until you trigger them by doing an unrelated activity, so you should check back in the towns you've already passed to see if new quests have opened up because you completed old ones. There are several NPCs in Ascalon City who won't offer quests for you until you complete a mission or do unrelated quests. If you used to adventure solo before the Searing, invite some henchmen into your party before leaving town. Old Ascalon is harder than pre-Searing, the enemies are higher level, and you can't always find people who are doing the same quest (or series of quests) as you are. You'll get less XP and drops with henchies, but you'll be able to survive much longer. Lastly, if you have a more specific question, don't hesitate to search these forums or the guildwiki.org database for the information. You can always ask another one here, but searching for the answer helps eliminate duplicate requests that make some people react in less than friendly ways

Jul 31, 2006, 02:49 AM // 02:49	#5
Whiplashr Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jan 2006	Some good advice here. Just wanted to add, don't be too intimidated by the size of the map. The game doesn't use anywhere near all the available area shown. But that's not to say it's a small world either. Also, when you have the map open, with a quest selected, it will show a green star on the map showing you were to head towards. You can go through your quest log, select quests, check the map, and repeat, to find which quests are closest to your current position, and plan which ones to do first.

Jul 31, 2006, 06:26 AM // 06:26	#6
egervari Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2006	Thanks! I got a few quests under my belt, and started exploring more. I did the first 2 missions and someone was helping me out. And suddenly, those exclamation points started popping up all over the place. Weird how I only found 1 at the very beginning. Anyhoo, I think I'm on the right path anyway. I found a purple staff I'm using, which is kind of nice. And I'm in a guild. And I'm level 10. So I think I'm doing okay now Thanks!!!

Aug 01, 2006, 03:38 AM // 03:38	#7
cane abel Academy Page Join Date: May 2006 Guild: n/a Profession: R/Me	if you need any other help with anything, add me to your friends list and send me a private message. my name is : Cane Abel

Aug 01, 2006, 07:48 PM // 19:48	#8
Asrial Desert Nomad Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Centurion Guard Profession: Mo/E	Same here: Aurorah Winterfox If you whisper to me, tell me that you're the guy on GWG that was being overwhelmed by the size and lack of direction. That way I know who you are.

Aug 01, 2006, 08:01 PM // 20:01	#9
Kendar Muert Krytan Explorer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Profession: E/	My brother has nearly exactly the same problem, so if you want to get together with him, or if you need help (which you might later on) Add me to friends and msg me as Kendar Muert.

Aug 02, 2006, 01:20 AM // 01:20	#10
shadow39365 Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: England Guild: Angels Symphonys [AnSy]	Feel free to send me a Private Message for help too, i'm part of DVDF, we have people dedicated to help newer players ease into the game and have somebody there to call when they need some help i'm Sithicus Dias or my second account named Lethe Dias, please do not hesitate to ask and also be sure to tell me you are the person overwhelmed by the map etc etc