Leveling.. A PAIN! - Guild Wars Forums

Atticus11 · Apr 29, 2005, 08:43 PM // 20:43

As they descirbed the game.. I thought lvling would be somewhat of a breeze, atleast through the first 10 lvls atleast. Well today I got to Old Ascalon and am lvl 6. I found a party and we spent 2 hrs killing stuff/questing. After the 2 hrs, im still not 7. Im close, but not there. Not only does it take a long time, but its boring. Old Ascalon has some fun quests, but from what i'v seen, walking around this dead land doing quests for 2 hrs at the same lvl kinda.. well.. sucks.

Im only lvl 6, and spending 2 hrs questing and not hitting 7 is kinda rediculous. I mean its only lvl 6! I could see this at lvl 10 but its 6, cant imagine what 10+ will be like. I just didnt expect this from how they described it.

The game is about hours played, once you have put in all your hours, and hit that cap, then you can do the good pvp stuff.

Oh yea, you can do PvP only chars but if you havnt unlocked the skills and stuff u have to play a crappy premade build.

I dont see how you can become 20 in 2-3 days as eveyone said.

So.. any tips, help, am I doing this wrong? Is there a better way to lvl up? I bought this game cuz I am a PvP junkie, thats all I like doing, and it seems I got to spend hours to get to it.

Advice?

Kha · Apr 29, 2005, 08:58 PM // 20:58

My best advice is to keep aiming for the missions. I do the missions with people my level and we are fighting monsters 3-5 levels higher than us. It helps, or seems to. Can be tough at times, but the rewards are worth it. Quests I plan to do a lot for downtimes when I get tired of doing the missions and want to do some exploring.

christy2703 · Apr 29, 2005, 09:02 PM // 21:02

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Originally Posted by Atticus11

As they descirbed the game.. I thought lvling would be somewhat of a breeze, atleast through the first 10 lvls atleast. Well today I got to Old Ascalon and am lvl 6. I found a party and we spent 2 hrs killing stuff/questing. After the 2 hrs, im still not 7. Im close, but not there. Not only does it take a long time, but its boring. Old Ascalon has some fun quests, but from what i'v seen, walking around this dead land doing quests for 2 hrs at the same lvl kinda.. well.. sucks.

Im only lvl 6, and spending 2 hrs questing and not hitting 7 is kinda rediculous. I mean its only lvl 6! I could see this at lvl 10 but its 6, cant imagine what 10+ will be like. I just didnt expect this from how they described it.

The game is about hours played, once you have put in all your hours, and hit that cap, then you can do the good pvp stuff.

Oh yea, you can do PvP only chars but if you havnt unlocked the skills and stuff u have to play a crappy premade build.

I dont see how you can become 20 in 2-3 days as eveyone said.

So.. any tips, help, am I doing this wrong? Is there a better way to lvl up? I bought this game cuz I am a PvP junkie, thats all I like doing, and it seems I got to spend hours to get to it.

Advice?

yea i would say quest untill you dont have any then move on because i was playing for 2 hours last night and i am almost 7...

Vynn · Apr 29, 2005, 09:03 PM // 21:03

I don't have a problem levelling. I'm almost done with all the quests & missions in Pre-Ascalon and I'm halfway to level 9. Right now I'm just saving up for Post-Ascalon.

badfish515 · Apr 29, 2005, 09:06 PM // 21:06

Most of us take the time learn a few strategies. Specially people that got it on 28th. Im at lvl 9, and its been a blast.

dont power lvl, and it will.

The IOU · Apr 29, 2005, 09:11 PM // 21:11

I'm doing quest by quest and just staying away from power lvling.

I have EQ2 in the background for that. Just play the game/storyline instead.

Rhazwyth · Apr 29, 2005, 09:18 PM // 21:18

I got to lvl 12 on the 27th. I focused mainly on the missions to progress the story. Why you may ask? well, exp along the way and the 1000xp bonus at the end, another 1000xp if you do bonus mission. If you want to lvl fast don't dilly dally around looking for quests you will end up wasting to much explore time.

Then later on and you go back to previous areas and do quest farming with henchmen and pick up skills that you missed. For wealth this is also a good idea since all you would need to bring along in terms of henchmen is the monk, so you get more loot and better dividends on the cash earned.

Illiniskippy · Apr 29, 2005, 09:38 PM // 21:38

I would recomend striking out for Piken Square. I got there last night and there were a number of quests for 1000+ exp.

If you are still in seared ascalon then the quests are worth 250 or 500, and most of the monsters are -3 levels or more to you.

LocalBoyZ · Apr 29, 2005, 09:42 PM // 21:42

I really dont see why everyone is griping about lvling speed. I got to lvl 9 in about 5-6 hours. Seriously i got the game last night and I'm lvl 9 already. I have almost 2k g also. Here's a tip, DO MISSIONS! Do missions and never stop doing missions. If you want to lvl up quickly you ahve to be gaining exp all the time. Never stop doing missions. Also some quests give you 1000 exp also so do those too cause you can probably solo them.

Tyveil · Apr 29, 2005, 09:44 PM // 21:44

Seriously, as everyone else is saying.. don't try to powerlevel and it won't be a pain. I've been spending all my time doing different missions and trying to collect as many skills as I can. I'm only doing the missions for the loot and skill rewards, not the exp. The levels are coming along quite nicely.

Apr 29, 2005, 09:49 PM // 21:49

hmm so you're not even lets say past...5% of the total content and you're complaining? Get lost please.

Beet Takeshi · Apr 29, 2005, 09:54 PM // 21:54

You want something to complain about, go play Star Wars Galaxies, then get back to us.

Atticus11 · Apr 29, 2005, 09:57 PM // 21:57

Ok, where do I get missions? I have been making the mistake of doing quests the whole time. I have done 1 mission, the one to go from Ascalon to Seared Ascalon. Who gives out missions? And where do I find them?

Thanks,
-Jason

funbun · Apr 29, 2005, 10:02 PM // 22:02

This aint Wow. It's more about learn how to use your skill leveling is secondary. If all you want to do is level then buy Wow. It's about the story, the skill, the weapon, trading, bartering, quests, missions, in other words.... the game.

Atticus11 · Apr 29, 2005, 10:07 PM // 22:07

Hey morons, I asked for advice, I have bought wow and I hate it, I bought this game cuz it sounded perfect to me. Maybe I forgot to say that the game has been fun overall.

thanks to those who did give me advice. Those who didnt can stop making useless posts.

Now can anyone answer me on where to get mission and who gives them out? The one mission I did do was really fun.

TheUncleanOne · Apr 29, 2005, 10:07 PM // 22:07

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Originally Posted by Atticus11

Ok, where do I get missions? I have been making the mistake of doing quests the whole time. I have done 1 mission, the one to go from Ascalon to Seared Ascalon. Who gives out missions? And where do I find them?

Thanks,
-Jason

The First mission is The Great Northern Wall... you can get there from Asclaon City, there are signs...

When you finish, you will either start directly at the next mission, or you will be at an outpost...If at an outpost, someone there will give you a quest that will lead you to the next mission.

Also, watch the level of the monsters you are fighting... the exp per monster is based on its level and your level... I'm level 6 in KoA and no longer receive any EXP from level 0 monster and only about 16 exp from level 1 monsters... thus I could spend 4 or 5 hours beating on level 1 monsters and still not level up...

Atticus11 · Apr 29, 2005, 10:16 PM // 22:16

Is that one pre-searing or once you are passed the academy? I already passed the academy and am in Seared Ascalon.

TheUncleanOne · Apr 29, 2005, 10:19 PM // 22:19

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Originally Posted by Atticus11

Is that one pre-searing or once you are passed the academy? I already passed the academy and am in Seared Ascalon.

I was speaking of Post-Searing.

Atticus11 · Apr 29, 2005, 10:21 PM // 22:21

Ok thanks, im going to find it and try it out.

tomcruisejr · Apr 29, 2005, 10:22 PM // 22:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by funbun

This aint Wow. It's more about learn how to use your skill leveling is secondary. If all you want to do is level then buy Wow. It's about the story, the skill, the weapon, trading, bartering, quests, missions, in other words.... the game.

and the hot female elementalist and ranger dances too.

Apr 29, 2005, 08:43 PM // 20:43	#1
Atticus11 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Burleson, Texas	Leveling.. A PAIN! As they descirbed the game.. I thought lvling would be somewhat of a breeze, atleast through the first 10 lvls atleast. Well today I got to Old Ascalon and am lvl 6. I found a party and we spent 2 hrs killing stuff/questing. After the 2 hrs, im still not 7. Im close, but not there. Not only does it take a long time, but its boring. Old Ascalon has some fun quests, but from what i'v seen, walking around this dead land doing quests for 2 hrs at the same lvl kinda.. well.. sucks. Im only lvl 6, and spending 2 hrs questing and not hitting 7 is kinda rediculous. I mean its only lvl 6! I could see this at lvl 10 but its 6, cant imagine what 10+ will be like. I just didnt expect this from how they described it. The game is about hours played, once you have put in all your hours, and hit that cap, then you can do the good pvp stuff. Oh yea, you can do PvP only chars but if you havnt unlocked the skills and stuff u have to play a crappy premade build. I dont see how you can become 20 in 2-3 days as eveyone said. So.. any tips, help, am I doing this wrong? Is there a better way to lvl up? I bought this game cuz I am a PvP junkie, thats all I like doing, and it seems I got to spend hours to get to it. Advice?

Apr 29, 2005, 08:58 PM // 20:58	#2
Kha Sins FTW! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Guild: Angel Sharks [AS]	My best advice is to keep aiming for the missions. I do the missions with people my level and we are fighting monsters 3-5 levels higher than us. It helps, or seems to. Can be tough at times, but the rewards are worth it. Quests I plan to do a lot for downtimes when I get tired of doing the missions and want to do some exploring. __________________

Apr 29, 2005, 09:03 PM // 21:03	#4
Vynn Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005	I don't have a problem levelling. I'm almost done with all the quests & missions in Pre-Ascalon and I'm halfway to level 9. Right now I'm just saving up for Post-Ascalon.

Apr 29, 2005, 09:06 PM // 21:06	#5
badfish515 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	Most of us take the time learn a few strategies. Specially people that got it on 28th. Im at lvl 9, and its been a blast. dont power lvl, and it will.

Apr 29, 2005, 09:11 PM // 21:11	#6
The IOU Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Iowa Guild: Guild of Night Profession: Mo/E	I'm doing quest by quest and just staying away from power lvling. I have EQ2 in the background for that. Just play the game/storyline instead.

Apr 29, 2005, 09:18 PM // 21:18	#7
Rhazwyth Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005	I got to lvl 12 on the 27th. I focused mainly on the missions to progress the story. Why you may ask? well, exp along the way and the 1000xp bonus at the end, another 1000xp if you do bonus mission. If you want to lvl fast don't dilly dally around looking for quests you will end up wasting to much explore time. Then later on and you go back to previous areas and do quest farming with henchmen and pick up skills that you missed. For wealth this is also a good idea since all you would need to bring along in terms of henchmen is the monk, so you get more loot and better dividends on the cash earned.

Apr 29, 2005, 09:38 PM // 21:38	#8
Illiniskippy Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2005	I would recomend striking out for Piken Square. I got there last night and there were a number of quests for 1000+ exp. If you are still in seared ascalon then the quests are worth 250 or 500, and most of the monsters are -3 levels or more to you.

Apr 29, 2005, 09:42 PM // 21:42	#9
LocalBoyZ Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	I really dont see why everyone is griping about lvling speed. I got to lvl 9 in about 5-6 hours. Seriously i got the game last night and I'm lvl 9 already. I have almost 2k g also. Here's a tip, DO MISSIONS! Do missions and never stop doing missions. If you want to lvl up quickly you ahve to be gaining exp all the time. Never stop doing missions. Also some quests give you 1000 exp also so do those too cause you can probably solo them.

Apr 29, 2005, 09:44 PM // 21:44	#10
Tyveil Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005	Seriously, as everyone else is saying.. don't try to powerlevel and it won't be a pain. I've been spending all my time doing different missions and trying to collect as many skills as I can. I'm only doing the missions for the loot and skill rewards, not the exp. The levels are coming along quite nicely.

Apr 29, 2005, 09:49 PM // 21:49	#11
Blackace Guest	hmm so you're not even lets say past...5% of the total content and you're complaining? Get lost please.

Apr 29, 2005, 09:54 PM // 21:54	#12
Beet Takeshi Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	You want something to complain about, go play Star Wars Galaxies, then get back to us.

Apr 29, 2005, 09:57 PM // 21:57	#13
Atticus11 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Burleson, Texas	Ok, where do I get missions? I have been making the mistake of doing quests the whole time. I have done 1 mission, the one to go from Ascalon to Seared Ascalon. Who gives out missions? And where do I find them? Thanks, -Jason

Apr 29, 2005, 10:02 PM // 22:02	#14
funbun Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: I forget. Really. I don't know. Profession: Mo/	This aint Wow. It's more about learn how to use your skill leveling is secondary. If all you want to do is level then buy Wow. It's about the story, the skill, the weapon, trading, bartering, quests, missions, in other words.... the game.

Apr 29, 2005, 10:07 PM // 22:07	#15
Atticus11 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Burleson, Texas	Hey morons, I asked for advice, I have bought wow and I hate it, I bought this game cuz it sounded perfect to me. Maybe I forgot to say that the game has been fun overall. thanks to those who did give me advice. Those who didnt can stop making useless posts. Now can anyone answer me on where to get mission and who gives them out? The one mission I did do was really fun.

Apr 29, 2005, 10:16 PM // 22:16	#17
Atticus11 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Burleson, Texas	Is that one pre-searing or once you are passed the academy? I already passed the academy and am in Seared Ascalon.

Apr 29, 2005, 10:21 PM // 22:21	#19
Atticus11 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Burleson, Texas	Ok thanks, im going to find it and try it out.