Guilds-Why do they fight? - Guild Wars Forums

E.T. · Nov 25, 2005, 04:41 AM // 04:41

I don't have this game, but I've read about it and played all the old betas. Probably will get it, but I was wondering...

Is there a reason why human guilds are fighting each other?

Eonwe · Nov 25, 2005, 04:43 AM // 04:43

I don't quite understand your question....

What exactly are you talking about?

Hiryu · Nov 25, 2005, 04:43 AM // 04:43

That's a very good question. Unfortunately, the game does a very half-hearted job of explaining it. All they say is: "to settle arguments and gain greater influence."

DarkSider84 · Nov 25, 2005, 04:43 AM // 04:43

Yeah, its about proving yourself over another, plus getting higher in the guild ladder rankings, among other things.

One and Two · Nov 25, 2005, 04:43 AM // 04:43

For domination of the ladder. We don't quite care what the roleplayers think of human vs human.

NatalieD · Nov 25, 2005, 04:52 AM // 04:52

What else is there to do? Tyria doesn't have video games, y'know.

Seissor · Nov 25, 2005, 06:11 AM // 06:11

For power, for control, and because its not fun to play a game which promotes pacifism.

Pevil Lihatuh · Nov 25, 2005, 10:19 AM // 10:19

coz we want to

the story doesn't really bother to mention it in any satisfactory way (if at all) so...er... guess its just the usual power struggles you get when 2 or more human organisations get near each other

jules · Nov 25, 2005, 10:41 AM // 10:41

Coz dying has no consequences (unless you're a major character in the plot) so we might as well fight for fun.

Naprius · Nov 25, 2005, 11:08 AM // 11:08

you might as well ask why WW2 happened.

coz its fun.

Maxiemonster · Nov 25, 2005, 12:01 PM // 12:01

War without permantly dying, what more can you ask for?

unamed player · Nov 25, 2005, 12:05 PM // 12:05

LoL this is hilarious. No one has any clue besides some vague ideas. Dont ask questions son..just point straight and shoot.

Numa Pompilius · Nov 25, 2005, 01:12 PM // 13:12

Exactly like with most real wars, in other words.

Nov 25, 2005, 04:41 AM // 04:41	#1
E.T. Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Mar 2005	Guilds-Why do they fight? I don't have this game, but I've read about it and played all the old betas. Probably will get it, but I was wondering... Is there a reason why human guilds are fighting each other?

Nov 25, 2005, 04:43 AM // 04:43	#2
Eonwe Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Guild: Idiot Savants	I don't quite understand your question.... What exactly are you talking about?

Nov 25, 2005, 04:43 AM // 04:43	#3
Hiryu Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Sep 2005 Guild: Moa Birds Profession: W/R	That's a very good question. Unfortunately, the game does a very half-hearted job of explaining it. All they say is: "to settle arguments and gain greater influence."

Nov 25, 2005, 04:43 AM // 04:43	#4
DarkSider84 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Connecticut, USA Guild: JAPS Profession: E/Me	Yeah, its about proving yourself over another, plus getting higher in the guild ladder rankings, among other things.

Nov 25, 2005, 04:43 AM // 04:43	#5
One and Two Jungle Guide Join Date: Aug 2005	For domination of the ladder. We don't quite care what the roleplayers think of human vs human.

Nov 25, 2005, 04:52 AM // 04:52	#6
NatalieD Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2005	What else is there to do? Tyria doesn't have video games, y'know.

Nov 25, 2005, 06:11 AM // 06:11	#7
Seissor Jungle Guide Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Squiggilyville. Population: Me. Guild: [oRly] Hello Kitty Death Squad Profession: R/Me	For power, for control, and because its not fun to play a game which promotes pacifism.

Nov 25, 2005, 10:19 AM // 10:19	#8
Pevil Lihatuh Jungle Guide Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK Profession: R/Me	coz we want to the story doesn't really bother to mention it in any satisfactory way (if at all) so...er... guess its just the usual power struggles you get when 2 or more human organisations get near each other

Nov 25, 2005, 10:41 AM // 10:41	#9
jules Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Xen of Sigils [XoO]	Coz dying has no consequences (unless you're a major character in the plot) so we might as well fight for fun.

Nov 25, 2005, 11:08 AM // 11:08	#10
Naprius Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: mtricht Guild: Limburgse Jagers Profession: W/Mo	you might as well ask why WW2 happened. coz its fun.

Nov 25, 2005, 12:01 PM // 12:01	#11
Maxiemonster There is no spoon. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Netherlands Profession: Mo/	War without permantly dying, what more can you ask for?

Nov 25, 2005, 12:05 PM // 12:05	#12
unamed player Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Nov 2005 Guild: Im a merc.	LoL this is hilarious. No one has any clue besides some vague ideas. Dont ask questions son..just point straight and shoot.

Nov 25, 2005, 01:12 PM // 13:12	#13
Numa Pompilius Grotto Attendant Join Date: May 2005 Location: At an Insit.. Intis... a house. Guild: Live Forever Or Die Trying [GLHF] Profession: W/Me	Exactly like with most real wars, in other words.