Ascalon: "You won't be back for a while..." - Guild Wars Forums

Morgan19 · May 02, 2005, 02:34 PM // 14:34

Hi everyone.

Just signed up after buying GW over the weekend. From what I gather, there's something called "the searing" that'll take place in Ascalon City, right? I've gotten to the point where I can accept the quest in Ascalon City and the guy says "are you sure you want to go, you might not be back for a while" but I'm hesitant to accept this one yet. What exactly does "not coming back for a while" entail? Will I just be barred from Ascalon City for a bit, or is will that whole area (Ascalaon City, Ashford, the manor, etc.) blocked off?

m19

Boubou · May 02, 2005, 02:36 PM // 14:36

That means after you go through the Academy, you won't be able to come back to the city as you know it. The pre-searing part is kind of introduction to the following parts. I would suggest to wait until lvl 6-7, do as much quests as you can, it will be easier afterward.

I did the academy at lvl 5, and I had tough time afterward.

Morgan19 · May 02, 2005, 02:38 PM // 14:38

So it's just the city itself that changes? How about when I accept, does that then put me in the academy and locks out any and all other quests until I'm done in the academy?

m19

confessor24 · May 02, 2005, 02:38 PM // 14:38

I agree with Boubou. What Sir Tydus is referring to is joining the Academy, and upon completing that mission a major world event occurs which changes the face of the game and main starting town (Ascalon). Once you join the Academy and the game changes, you cannot go back. Players commonly refer to the before and after of this event as "pre-sear" and "post-sear".

I just entered Post-Sear, and was lvl 7 when I did. I have found a few mobs that are lvl 5, but most mobs I've run across are a minimum of lvl 8 so I'm glad I did as many quests as I could and waiting until lvl 7 before embarking post-sear.

Auntie I · May 02, 2005, 02:39 PM // 14:39

While you are at the academy the Charr attack and destroy Pre-searing Ascalon. You'll see it in the Cutscenes. Completing the "Path to Glory" quest lands you in Post Searing Ascalon 2 years after you enter the Academy. And NO they don't really explain where you were for those 2 years except to say you were out on patrol (long patrol). Since it has been destroyed you can't go back!

Loviatar · May 02, 2005, 02:40 PM // 14:40

GET all the skills available from trainers for both primary/secondary professions as they are free before the academy and can cost a skill point later after going through the academy

Kershent · May 02, 2005, 02:41 PM // 14:41

Morgan, post-searing, everything you've seen will change. There's a time lapse of about 2 years, and once you go through with it, you can't go back to the happy green Ascalon.

Boubou · May 02, 2005, 02:41 PM // 14:41

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Originally Posted by Auntie I

While you are at the academy the Charr attack and destroy Pre-searing Ascalon. You'll see it in the Cutscenes. Completing the "Path to Glory" quest lands you in Post Searing Ascalon 2 years after you enter the Academy. And NO they don't really explain where you were for those 2 years except to say you were out on patrol (long patrol). Since it has been destroyed you can't go back!

I didn't talk about the attack.. i was keeping it as a surprise!

There was no need of spoiler there!

Auntie I · May 02, 2005, 02:43 PM // 14:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boubou

I didn't talk about the attack.. i was keeping it as a surprise!

There was no need of spoiler there!

What spoiler? That info is even in the guide that comes with the game?!?

Morgan19 · May 02, 2005, 02:51 PM // 14:51

No worries, I'd gathered as much from the cinematics, people talking in-game, and the boards here.

I think it all makes sense now, thanks guys.

m19

nomios · May 02, 2005, 10:44 PM // 22:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by confessor24

I agree with Boubou. What Sir Tydus is referring to is joining the Academy, and upon completing that mission a major world event occurs which changes the face of the game and main starting town (Ascalon). Once you join the Academy and the game changes, you cannot go back. Players commonly refer to the before and after of this event as "pre-sear" and "post-sear".
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I need to find the person to speak with that tells you to go talk to Tydus about joining the academy. I talked to him once, but then I told Tydus I was not ready . Now I am but cannot get Tydus to ask me again!

Vynn · May 02, 2005, 10:49 PM // 22:49

You cannot get Tydus to ask you again??

Just go up to him and ask.

I was level 9 when I went through

May 02, 2005, 02:34 PM // 14:34	#1
Morgan19 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Location: VA Profession: W/P	Ascalon: "You won't be back for a while..." Hi everyone. Just signed up after buying GW over the weekend. From what I gather, there's something called "the searing" that'll take place in Ascalon City, right? I've gotten to the point where I can accept the quest in Ascalon City and the guy says "are you sure you want to go, you might not be back for a while" but I'm hesitant to accept this one yet. What exactly does "not coming back for a while" entail? Will I just be barred from Ascalon City for a bit, or is will that whole area (Ascalaon City, Ashford, the manor, etc.) blocked off? m19

May 02, 2005, 02:36 PM // 14:36	#2
Boubou Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Quebec, Canada Guild: L'ordre [LO] Profession: Mo/W	That means after you go through the Academy, you won't be able to come back to the city as you know it. The pre-searing part is kind of introduction to the following parts. I would suggest to wait until lvl 6-7, do as much quests as you can, it will be easier afterward. I did the academy at lvl 5, and I had tough time afterward.

May 02, 2005, 02:38 PM // 14:38	#3
Morgan19 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Location: VA Profession: W/P	So it's just the city itself that changes? How about when I accept, does that then put me in the academy and locks out any and all other quests until I'm done in the academy? m19

May 02, 2005, 02:38 PM // 14:38	#4
confessor24 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA	I agree with Boubou. What Sir Tydus is referring to is joining the Academy, and upon completing that mission a major world event occurs which changes the face of the game and main starting town (Ascalon). Once you join the Academy and the game changes, you cannot go back. Players commonly refer to the before and after of this event as "pre-sear" and "post-sear". I just entered Post-Sear, and was lvl 7 when I did. I have found a few mobs that are lvl 5, but most mobs I've run across are a minimum of lvl 8 so I'm glad I did as many quests as I could and waiting until lvl 7 before embarking post-sear.

May 02, 2005, 02:39 PM // 14:39	#5
Auntie I Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Veritas Invictus Profession: E/Me	While you are at the academy the Charr attack and destroy Pre-searing Ascalon. You'll see it in the Cutscenes. Completing the "Path to Glory" quest lands you in Post Searing Ascalon 2 years after you enter the Academy. And NO they don't really explain where you were for those 2 years except to say you were out on patrol (long patrol). Since it has been destroyed you can't go back!

May 02, 2005, 02:40 PM // 14:40	#6
Loviatar Underworld Spelunker Join Date: Feb 2005	GET all the skills available from trainers for both primary/secondary professions as they are free before the academy and can cost a skill point later after going through the academy

May 02, 2005, 02:41 PM // 14:41	#7
Kershent Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005	Morgan, post-searing, everything you've seen will change. There's a time lapse of about 2 years, and once you go through with it, you can't go back to the happy green Ascalon.

May 02, 2005, 02:51 PM // 14:51	#10
Morgan19 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Location: VA Profession: W/P	No worries, I'd gathered as much from the cinematics, people talking in-game, and the boards here. I think it all makes sense now, thanks guys. m19

May 02, 2005, 10:49 PM // 22:49	#12
Vynn Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005	You cannot get Tydus to ask you again?? Just go up to him and ask. I was level 9 when I went through