Is Ascension needed? - Guild Wars Forums

Ruzdur · Feb 26, 2006, 12:51 PM // 12:51

I'm playing the game again and I was wondering if the 3 Ascension missions are needed to complete the game? Or can I just skip them without problems?

Mayh3m · Feb 26, 2006, 01:06 PM // 13:06

Well no I think its needed cuz there a big story line in there so just do it and its fun!

-Shino- · Feb 26, 2006, 01:09 PM // 13:09

after ascending you can change your seccond job so its worth doing if u plan on doing pvp.

Across The Battle · Feb 26, 2006, 01:10 PM // 13:10

Technically, No I don't believe they are needed to beat the missions of the game. Guild Wars however has so much to do beyond the missions. IMHO the missions are the most boring part. Which is why I understand you not wanting to do them.

Numerous things become available when you ascend, most notably The Underworld and Fissure of Woe, only accessible by ascended characters.

Another option, although less classy, is getting the missions ran for you. 2 of the 3 missions are runable I believe. Thus leaving you with only one and the accually act of acsension. This is not what I would suggest unless you have beaten the game, as I and many others have, and simply do not want to do those missions over again. (My first try Thirsty River took me over 7 hour to complete, damn that mission)

Jiao Yang · Feb 26, 2006, 01:16 PM // 13:16

Ascending is a big part of the story.. and unless u get run to droks thats how u get to one of the largest cities. It also opens up large areas like UW and FoW which can produce rare items and give u lots of xp.
I find it fun to ascend characters and enjoy the storyline.. that is afterall one of the main points of the game- playing the story.

Jiao

The Mighty Toe · Feb 26, 2006, 01:16 PM // 13:16

You can skip them but you'll miss out on several things. The first one is obviously Ascension, so that's 50,000XP gone, then there's the Dragon's Lair Mission, so that's another 2000, then there is also the Profession changing Quests and the second 15 Attribute Point Quest. So in answer to your question: no, Ascension is not essential but there will be problems.

Savio · Feb 26, 2006, 01:21 PM // 13:21

Along with Dragon's Lair, you cannot access the Tomb of the Primeval Kings without ascending.

HDS · Feb 26, 2006, 01:33 PM // 13:33

All missions are runnable (albeit for 5K some are expensive).

I got my last char run through all of them (which is why i am now broke)

MM can complete thirsty with ease from what i witnessed and wamo can complete dunes, aswella s reach.

heavy metal rules · Feb 26, 2006, 01:54 PM // 13:54

from one of the galie gray chats, <can't remeber which one> i believe you need to be accended to bring your current players into cantha when ch. 2 comes out. i haven't been able to find the chat log, if anyone might have that or can find it. It would be appreciated for some who have the same quesiton as the op.

Feb 26, 2006, 12:51 PM // 12:51	#1
Ruzdur Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2006 Profession: W/N	Is Ascension needed? I'm playing the game again and I was wondering if the 3 Ascension missions are needed to complete the game? Or can I just skip them without problems?

Feb 26, 2006, 01:21 PM // 13:21	#7
Savio Teenager with attitude Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]	Along with Dragon's Lair, you cannot access the Tomb of the Primeval Kings without ascending. __________________ People are stupid.

Feb 26, 2006, 01:06 PM // 13:06	#2
Mayh3m Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Montreal Guild: Mind H A C K [OMG] Profession: W/	Well no I think its needed cuz there a big story line in there so just do it and its fun!

Feb 26, 2006, 01:09 PM // 13:09	#3
-Shino- Banned Join Date: Jan 2006	after ascending you can change your seccond job so its worth doing if u plan on doing pvp.

Feb 26, 2006, 01:10 PM // 13:10	#4
Across The Battle Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Jersey Profession: W/	Technically, No I don't believe they are needed to beat the missions of the game. Guild Wars however has so much to do beyond the missions. IMHO the missions are the most boring part. Which is why I understand you not wanting to do them. Numerous things become available when you ascend, most notably The Underworld and Fissure of Woe, only accessible by ascended characters. Another option, although less classy, is getting the missions ran for you. 2 of the 3 missions are runable I believe. Thus leaving you with only one and the accually act of acsension. This is not what I would suggest unless you have beaten the game, as I and many others have, and simply do not want to do those missions over again. (My first try Thirsty River took me over 7 hour to complete, damn that mission)

Feb 26, 2006, 01:16 PM // 13:16	#5
Jiao Yang Lunar Rabbit Join Date: Dec 2005	Ascending is a big part of the story.. and unless u get run to droks thats how u get to one of the largest cities. It also opens up large areas like UW and FoW which can produce rare items and give u lots of xp. I find it fun to ascend characters and enjoy the storyline.. that is afterall one of the main points of the game- playing the story. Jiao

Feb 26, 2006, 01:16 PM // 13:16	#6
The Mighty Toe Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Aug 2005 Guild: Dolus Of Amicitia Profession: E/R	You can skip them but you'll miss out on several things. The first one is obviously Ascension, so that's 50,000XP gone, then there's the Dragon's Lair Mission, so that's another 2000, then there is also the Profession changing Quests and the second 15 Attribute Point Quest. So in answer to your question: no, Ascension is not essential but there will be problems.

Feb 26, 2006, 01:33 PM // 13:33	#8
HDS Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Dec 2005 Guild: PS Profession: Mo/W	All missions are runnable (albeit for 5K some are expensive). I got my last char run through all of them (which is why i am now broke) MM can complete thirsty with ease from what i witnessed and wamo can complete dunes, aswella s reach.

Feb 26, 2006, 01:54 PM // 13:54	#9
heavy metal rules Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cape cod, ma Guild: {bkr} bad karma ressurection Profession: W/	from one of the galie gray chats, <can't remeber which one> i believe you need to be accended to bring your current players into cantha when ch. 2 comes out. i haven't been able to find the chat log, if anyone might have that or can find it. It would be appreciated for some who have the same quesiton as the op.