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Taz Grime · Jan 07, 2006, 11:03 PM // 23:03

Hello,

I bought Guild Wars yesterday and there are a few things that bother me.

1) Where are all the blacksmiths or fletchers? I only saw a "Crafter" who sells/craft very few stuff, and only if you bring him some material.

2) What's the easiest way to make a party? many times I tried standing in popular regions (for a while), asking (nicely) for other players to join me, but each time I was completely ignored. I don't blame the other players, I just think there should be an easier way to make a party than shout around hoping someone would notice you sooner or later.

And if I may add my thoughts - I think the thing where players get their "own copy" of the outer-zone is pretty dumb, because 99% of the time I made parties in other RPG's is by asking to join them while they were hunting.

Retribution X · Jan 07, 2006, 11:13 PM // 23:13

um, there ARE no blacksmiths or fletchers.
and there is no drop stealing really, so you get your own copy of the exploring world, so you can do things that might change the enviroment a little more...

chris_nin00 · Jan 07, 2006, 11:16 PM // 23:16

There are no Blacksmiths, but there are weapon crafters. They customize your weapon adding +20% damage. But the weapon will only work for you when you do that

.

Easiest way to make a party?
Use Henchmen
Or
Wait for other people saying LFG then invite them into your group. They'll accept.
Then repeat the process from their

Enjoy.

Eugaet · Jan 07, 2006, 11:19 PM // 23:19

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Originally Posted by Taz Grime

1) Where are all the blacksmiths or fletchers? I only saw a "Crafter" who sells/craft very few stuff, and only if you bring him some material.

You're in Pre-Searing, or the tutorial area right now. You won't see armorers, weaponsmiths, etc. until you go Post-Sear. When Sir Tydus asks you to leave and never return, that's when you cross over by answering in the affirmative. I typically hang around Pre-Sear until my char is lvl8, though.

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Originally Posted by Taz Grime

2) What's the easiest way to make a party? many times I tried standing in popular regions (for a while), asking (nicely) for other players to join me, but each time I was completely ignored. I don't blame the other players, I just think there should be an easier way to make a party than shout around hoping someone would notice you sooner or later.

I have never had any problem finding someone to pair up with in Pre-Sear after shouting "LFG Across the Wall" or whatever mission I was looking to party for. Might take a few minutes to find someone...if no one seems interested, I switch districts and try again.

I have a char I'm playing Pre-Sear right now...look me up in-game if you want to pair up for some missions. I'll be more than happy to help out.

Former Ruling · Jan 08, 2006, 12:14 AM // 00:14

In Post-Searing You don't need parties for the quests. So you NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER (get the point) find anyone willing to pair up and do them.

Missions for the big "teamwork" part of the game until the last few quests and areas of the game where people tend to care more.

Andy_M · Jan 08, 2006, 12:38 AM // 00:38

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Originally Posted by Former Ruling

In Post-Searing You don't need parties for the quests. So you NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER (get the point) find anyone willing to pair up and do them.

Missions for the big "teamwork" part of the game until the last few quests and areas of the game where people tend to care more.

Well you do if you want a free res signet.

Taz Grime · Jan 08, 2006, 12:57 AM // 00:57

Oh, thanks! I didn't knew about that Pre-Searing and Post-Searing thing. Do you still get your "own copy of the exploring world" in Post-Searing? Anyway, that's great, I'm excited to see what's Post-Searing would bring.

PS. I'll look you up, Eugaet, thanks.

Ray · Jan 08, 2006, 01:16 AM // 01:16

Wonder how it will look like outside Augury Rock, if there was no such thing as "own copy of the map". o____________O

Eugaet · Jan 08, 2006, 01:34 AM // 01:34

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Originally Posted by Taz Grime

Do you still get your "own copy of the exploring world" in Post-Searing?

Yes, everything is instanced outside of 'town' areas like Ascalon City, where you started. You can only leave a 'town' area and enter an instance with up to 2-8 people in your party, depending on where you are in the game.

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PS. I'll look you up, Eugaet, thanks.

IGN Aeloren Daethyre (post) or Briellyn Aeldyrwid (pre)

Kakumei · Jan 08, 2006, 02:17 AM // 02:17

The game is, indeed, 99% instances--that's one of the best parts of it, and how they keep it subscription-fee-less.

Rico Carridan · Jan 08, 2006, 03:14 AM // 03:14

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Originally Posted by Taz Grime

Hello,

I bought Guild Wars yesterday and there are a few things that bother me.

1) Where are all the blacksmiths or fletchers? I only saw a "Crafter" who sells/craft very few stuff, and only if you bring him some material.

2) What's the easiest way to make a party? many times I tried standing in popular regions (for a while), asking (nicely) for other players to join me, but each time I was completely ignored. I don't blame the other players, I just think there should be an easier way to make a party than shout around hoping someone would notice you sooner or later.

And if I may add my thoughts - I think the thing where players get their "own copy" of the outer-zone is pretty dumb, because 99% of the time I made parties in other RPG's is by asking to join them while they were hunting.

I find it helps to be creative with my party requests when looking for a group. I mean, when I take my Rangeress out, if I just say "R/E LFG" I have to stand around for awhile waiting for a good size group. If I say "Rangeress desperate for burly adventurers to help her with <insert quest here>" people trip over themselves trying to help me out. I can't imagine why

Rico

Jan 07, 2006, 11:03 PM // 23:03	#1
Taz Grime Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Israel Profession: R/	Newbie questions Hello, I bought Guild Wars yesterday and there are a few things that bother me. 1) Where are all the blacksmiths or fletchers? I only saw a "Crafter" who sells/craft very few stuff, and only if you bring him some material. 2) What's the easiest way to make a party? many times I tried standing in popular regions (for a while), asking (nicely) for other players to join me, but each time I was completely ignored. I don't blame the other players, I just think there should be an easier way to make a party than shout around hoping someone would notice you sooner or later. And if I may add my thoughts - I think the thing where players get their "own copy" of the outer-zone is pretty dumb, because 99% of the time I made parties in other RPG's is by asking to join them while they were hunting.

Jan 08, 2006, 12:57 AM // 00:57	#7
Taz Grime Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Israel Profession: R/	Oh, thanks! I didn't knew about that Pre-Searing and Post-Searing thing. Do you still get your "own copy of the exploring world" in Post-Searing? Anyway, that's great, I'm excited to see what's Post-Searing would bring. PS. I'll look you up, Eugaet, thanks. Last edited by Taz Grime; Jan 08, 2006 at 01:00 AM // 01:00..

Jan 07, 2006, 11:13 PM // 23:13	#2
Retribution X Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Check behind you again. Profession: N/	um, there ARE no blacksmiths or fletchers. and there is no drop stealing really, so you get your own copy of the exploring world, so you can do things that might change the enviroment a little more...

Jan 07, 2006, 11:16 PM // 23:16	#3
chris_nin00 Dun dun dun Join Date: Aug 2005 Guild: Reddit Guild Profession: R/	There are no Blacksmiths, but there are weapon crafters. They customize your weapon adding +20% damage. But the weapon will only work for you when you do that . Easiest way to make a party? Use Henchmen Or Wait for other people saying LFG then invite them into your group. They'll accept. Then repeat the process from their Enjoy.

Jan 08, 2006, 12:14 AM // 00:14	#5
Former Ruling Grotto Attendant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cedartown, Georgia Profession: R/	In Post-Searing You don't need parties for the quests. So you NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER (get the point) find anyone willing to pair up and do them. Missions for the big "teamwork" part of the game until the last few quests and areas of the game where people tend to care more.

Jan 08, 2006, 01:16 AM // 01:16	#8
Ray Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Denmark	Wonder how it will look like outside Augury Rock, if there was no such thing as "own copy of the map". o____________O

Jan 08, 2006, 02:17 AM // 02:17	#10
Kakumei Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Grind is subjective Guild: learn this please	The game is, indeed, 99% instances--that's one of the best parts of it, and how they keep it subscription-fee-less.