The Crystal Desert: Marathon - Guild Wars Forums

Sekkira · Aug 14, 2005, 01:43 AM // 01:43

What the hell is up with everyone running everywhere? ffs, you literally CAN'T get a group as ANYONE to go ANYWHERE if it doesn't involve a few hundred gold and a leader with sprint/storm chaser. Can anything be done about this and what? This is completely ruining the experience game for new people.

Knido · Aug 14, 2005, 01:46 AM // 01:46

well trying to get to the dunes is hard as hell.....

a_scrawny_gnoll01 · Aug 14, 2005, 01:49 AM // 01:49

Nothing they can physically do without pissing off half of the player base. It sucks, yes...

MCS · Aug 14, 2005, 01:49 AM // 01:49

1 word, henches.

Playing with henches will increase your IQ anyway. Play with people just makes you worse.

exploding flowers · Aug 14, 2005, 01:56 AM // 01:56

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Originally Posted by Knido

well trying to get to the dunes is hard as hell.....

um, you're wrong? try harder?

i actually consider it to be the easiest mission to do AND get to. it's so straight forward getting there (there's barely any enemies after the hydras), and the mission itself can be done with just henchmen because there really isnt any strategy involved aside from 'stay away from wurms'.

Knido · Aug 14, 2005, 01:58 AM // 01:58

well lol first off i didnt know how to get to the zone area below me, and i took the harder way with the worms

and griffons

Lasareth · Aug 14, 2005, 02:17 AM // 02:17

I made it to Sanctum Cay as a level 9 Monk with henchmen, and as a level 12 Ranger with henchmen. It's not really too hard. I kind of find it funny that people would wait hours thinking that a full-player PUG would be better off than a hybrid henchmen/player group. /shrug

Made it as monk in less than 24 hours too. Now I just need to smarten up my npcs so they actually know how to win cay

Lost · Aug 14, 2005, 02:28 AM // 02:28

The desert isn't that difficult. I like to fight my way to each town and mission area but I get why people want to run to the places. Your character is so close to ascending that you just want to get to it as soon as possible. That, and laziness, always the laziness.

Kampfkeks · Aug 14, 2005, 02:55 AM // 02:55

There is probably only one hard place when you hit the desert for the first time, and that is as soon as you leave Amnoon Oasis. All those Scarabs will totally eliminate the very first tries of anyone going out there.

All other places are quite do-able with somde dedication

And i just love all those people who fail to understand the Teleporters after hours of trying. Its allways fun to explore with a party only to have people state they know how those things work and then blindly start guessing the way they are activated XD

aB- · Aug 14, 2005, 03:06 AM // 03:06

I guarantee that Elona, Dunes, and Thirsty River will be easier with henchmen than with people. Less time involved to get a group, less chance of failure, nearly the same mission time, no arguing, no leavers, and the list goes on.

Red Sonya · Aug 14, 2005, 05:48 AM // 05:48

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Originally Posted by Lasareth

I made it to Sanctum Cay as a level 9 Monk with henchmen, and as a level 12 Ranger with henchmen. It's not really too hard. I kind of find it funny that people would wait hours thinking that a full-player PUG would be better off than a hybrid henchmen/player group. /shrug

Made it as monk in less than 24 hours too. Now I just need to smarten up my npcs so they actually know how to win cay

Of course he left out he had already run to Droknars for Droknars armor and got a few higher level skills along the path and or used previous unlocks from other characters. Yes, they always seem to leave that part out.

Lost · Aug 14, 2005, 05:55 AM // 05:55

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Originally Posted by Red Sonya

Of course he left out he had already run to Droknars for Droknars armor and got a few higher level skills along the path and or used previous unlocks from other characters. Yes, they always seem to leave that part out.

That isn't always the case. I got a monk to the Crystal Desert by level 10 only using henchmen and Ascalon Armor. I never had anyone rush or help me at all. It's quite easy with a monk as you can just sit back and heal.

Helios · Aug 14, 2005, 08:35 AM // 08:35

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Originally Posted by Lost

That isn't always the case. I got a monk to the Crystal Desert by level 10 only using henchmen and Ascalon Armor. I never had anyone rush or help me at all. It's quite easy with a monk as you can just sit back and heal.

Lost is right. Its not hard at all. I've done it with every class using Ascalon City armor.

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Originally Posted by Red Sonya

Of course he left out he had already run to Droknars for Droknars armor and got a few higher level skills along the path and or used previous unlocks from other characters. Yes, they always seem to leave that part out.

What unlocks? Unlocks only work for advancing PvP characters. And what do you care if he got Drok's armor beforehand? How many times have you played through the game? Personally, after the first few times, playing through PvE normally can be a bit boring.

Lasareth · Aug 14, 2005, 08:38 AM // 08:38

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Originally Posted by Red Sonya

Of course he left out he had already run to Droknars for Droknars armor and got a few higher level skills along the path and or used previous unlocks from other characters. Yes, they always seem to leave that part out.

Try the armor outside of Sanctum Cay that I bought with my own money

I have yet to party with a human player(except for the searing PVP, which Anet seems to have forced upon us now). I am level 12, have reached all the ascension mission areas, and have completed Elona Reach. Don't be jealous

If you don't believe it, that's nice. It shows how utterly closed-minded some people are

Oh and I have died. I have died a lot. I didn't say I was impervious. I just know how to play the game.

Going on about 22 hours now.

Helios · Aug 14, 2005, 08:42 AM // 08:42

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Originally Posted by Lasareth

Try the armor outside of Sanctum Cay that I bought with my own money

Too bad that crafter doesn't offer armor to warriors or rangers.

Lasareth · Aug 14, 2005, 08:43 AM // 08:43

Too bad it's the monk that's in the desert

Wait, before I post this, any other rebuttals? Keep trying. There's a reason I've got an answer to all these. It's because I've done it

Kai Nui · Aug 14, 2005, 10:51 AM // 10:51

Why not skip a load of crap by just going directly to draknors. Do not pass ascension, do not collect anything because you get infused after that anyway... I seriously see no point in going to maguuma or the desert besides a few missions and stuff and ToA.

Kamatsu · Aug 14, 2005, 11:04 AM // 11:04

Hey! I hired a Wa/Mo with sprint to get me to the ouposts and mission's in the desert... best money I spent.. I hired myself

lol was funny.. running with sprint without knowing exactly where I was going.. alt-tabbing out to look at maps to see where to go.. LOL I thought that was fun and challanging...

But the sad fact is people are generally impatient.. and want to get run everywhere because it's easier to do that than do it yourself. People generally look for the easy way out... and with all the "runners" throughout the game.. people expect to be able to be run anywhere.

Lost · Aug 14, 2005, 11:05 AM // 11:05

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Originally Posted by Kai Nui

Why not skip a load of crap by just going directly to draknors. Do not pass ascension, do not collect anything because you get infused after that anyway... I seriously see no point in going to maguuma or the desert besides a few missions and stuff and ToA.

Desert -> Ascension -> FoW/UW
Desert -> Ascension -> Possible access to expansion areas

DeLuux · Aug 14, 2005, 01:37 PM // 13:37

Somethin' definately has to be done.. Can't stand this..

Aug 14, 2005, 01:43 AM // 01:43	#1
Sekkira Forge Runner Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Canberra, AU	The Crystal Desert: Marathon What the hell is up with everyone running everywhere? ffs, you literally CAN'T get a group as ANYONE to go ANYWHERE if it doesn't involve a few hundred gold and a leader with sprint/storm chaser. Can anything be done about this and what? This is completely ruining the experience game for new people.

Aug 14, 2005, 02:55 AM // 02:55	#9
Kampfkeks Krytan Explorer Join Date: Aug 2005	There is probably only one hard place when you hit the desert for the first time, and that is as soon as you leave Amnoon Oasis. All those Scarabs will totally eliminate the very first tries of anyone going out there. All other places are quite do-able with somde dedication And i just love all those people who fail to understand the Teleporters after hours of trying. Its allways fun to explore with a party only to have people state they know how those things work and then blindly start guessing the way they are activated XD Last edited by Kampfkeks; Aug 14, 2005 at 02:59 AM // 02:59..

Aug 14, 2005, 01:46 AM // 01:46	#2
Knido Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: in exile Profession: W/	well trying to get to the dunes is hard as hell.....

Aug 14, 2005, 01:49 AM // 01:49	#3
a_scrawny_gnoll01 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Guild: lfg, invite me. HA! no need to post in guild forum. Profession: W/Mo	Nothing they can physically do without pissing off half of the player base. It sucks, yes...

Aug 14, 2005, 01:49 AM // 01:49	#4
MCS Banned Join Date: May 2005	1 word, henches. Playing with henches will increase your IQ anyway. Play with people just makes you worse.

Aug 14, 2005, 01:58 AM // 01:58	#6
Knido Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: in exile Profession: W/	well lol first off i didnt know how to get to the zone area below me, and i took the harder way with the worms and griffons

Aug 14, 2005, 02:17 AM // 02:17	#7
Lasareth Aquarius Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Somewhere between Boardwalk and Park Place	I made it to Sanctum Cay as a level 9 Monk with henchmen, and as a level 12 Ranger with henchmen. It's not really too hard. I kind of find it funny that people would wait hours thinking that a full-player PUG would be better off than a hybrid henchmen/player group. /shrug Made it as monk in less than 24 hours too. Now I just need to smarten up my npcs so they actually know how to win cay

Aug 14, 2005, 02:28 AM // 02:28	#8
Lost Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hell's Precipice	The desert isn't that difficult. I like to fight my way to each town and mission area but I get why people want to run to the places. Your character is so close to ascending that you just want to get to it as soon as possible. That, and laziness, always the laziness.

Aug 14, 2005, 03:06 AM // 03:06	#10
aB- Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2005	I guarantee that Elona, Dunes, and Thirsty River will be easier with henchmen than with people. Less time involved to get a group, less chance of failure, nearly the same mission time, no arguing, no leavers, and the list goes on.

Aug 14, 2005, 08:43 AM // 08:43	#16
Lasareth Aquarius Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Somewhere between Boardwalk and Park Place	Too bad it's the monk that's in the desert Wait, before I post this, any other rebuttals? Keep trying. There's a reason I've got an answer to all these. It's because I've done it

Aug 14, 2005, 10:51 AM // 10:51	#17
Kai Nui Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you with a knife Guild: Celebrity Gangsters [FamE] Profession: Me/	Why not skip a load of crap by just going directly to draknors. Do not pass ascension, do not collect anything because you get infused after that anyway... I seriously see no point in going to maguuma or the desert besides a few missions and stuff and ToA.

Aug 14, 2005, 11:04 AM // 11:04	#18
Kamatsu Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Australia	Hey! I hired a Wa/Mo with sprint to get me to the ouposts and mission's in the desert... best money I spent.. I hired myself lol was funny.. running with sprint without knowing exactly where I was going.. alt-tabbing out to look at maps to see where to go.. LOL I thought that was fun and challanging... But the sad fact is people are generally impatient.. and want to get run everywhere because it's easier to do that than do it yourself. People generally look for the easy way out... and with all the "runners" throughout the game.. people expect to be able to be run anywhere.

Aug 14, 2005, 01:37 PM // 13:37	#20
DeLuux Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: Warriors of the Forgotten Land	Somethin' definately has to be done.. Can't stand this..