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Strycker · Apr 18, 2005, 12:10 AM // 00:10

Curious, I was goin to get the followin skills for my Necro/Warrior

# Awaken The Blood
# Life Siphon(Replacable with Well of Blood)
# Life Transfer
# Vampiric Touch

# Savage Strike(PvE) / Hamstring(PvP)
# Frenzy
# Sever Artery
# Final Thrust

However, final thrust, savage strike, awaken the blood arent avaible right away. Im curious, are skills unlocked over time? Are they not implented yet? What?

Ginko · Apr 18, 2005, 12:14 AM // 00:14

Skills are obtained through Skill Trainers which can be found in large cities like Fisherman's Haven, Yak's Bend, Henge of Denravi and Lion's Arch. Each have different skills, the farther you progress, the better the skills available. You obtain the skills from them with skill points and a little gold. Skill Points are found when completing missions and/or leveling up.

You can get four skills per proffession in Preseared Ascalon and 1 skill that is for all proffessions. If you choose to make a 'pure' character you can get a maximum of five skills there but with multiple proffessions you can get 9.

--Ginko

Strycker · Apr 18, 2005, 12:33 AM // 00:33

This is a bit off-topic, but at what level can you head off to a place other then post-ascalon.

Loviatar · Apr 18, 2005, 12:42 AM // 00:42

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Originally Posted by Strycker

This is a bit off-topic, but at what level can you head off to a place other then post-ascalon.

there is only presear (green) askalon and post sear (red askalon)

you can go to the academy to transition from pre to post as early as level 3 but sticking around for the free skills and easy exp in pre is recommended

Ginko · Apr 18, 2005, 12:48 AM // 00:48

I think what he meant Loviatar was when do you start entering new regions like Shiverpeaks and Kryta.

Most people exit the Post Seared Ascalon region around level 8-10. I dont think the majority of players stick around in the Shiverpeaks for awhile, most go to Lion's Arch. The people who stay in the Shiverpeaks are the people who want to go the long way and just enjoy Guild Wars to the fullest instead of rushing to the end game.

--Ginko

Strycker · Apr 18, 2005, 12:56 AM // 00:56

Is there some type of map so I can see where the exit from Old Ascalon to Shiverpeaks is? Among other things.

Loviatar · Apr 18, 2005, 12:59 AM // 00:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ginko

I think what he meant Loviatar was when do you start entering new regions like Shiverpeaks and Kryta.
--Ginko

i think you are right

i havent strayed far from the start as i want to enjoy it without having been through it several times

someone should be along after the BWE to fill in

Ginko · Apr 18, 2005, 01:05 AM // 01:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strycker

Is there some type of map so I can see where the exit from Old Ascalon to Shiverpeaks is? Among other things.

The map for Guild Wars does show where the entrance/exit(a.k.a. zones) to new areas are. It should be covered in a light purple swirl, when you approach zones in game it will be a light purple mist.

Check out MOOMANiBE's Map Project 7 here, it has labled and non labled maps.

Strycker · Apr 18, 2005, 01:13 AM // 01:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ginko

The map for Guild Wars does show where the entrance/exit(a.k.a. zones) to new areas are. It should be covered in a light purple swirl, when you approach zones in game it will be a light purple mist.

Check out MOOMANiBE's Map Project 7 here, it has labled and non labled maps.

Well, I have to explore before hand. Im not really up for runnin along the west wall lookin for new areas, :P.

(Just looked at that map, its one hell of a LONG run to get to Lions Gate! LoL)

Kiwi · Apr 18, 2005, 01:18 AM // 01:18

Each mission is about 1 to 2 hours long. So just count up the missions and you should get the basic idea how long it takes. Not counting mission failures...

Going through the Shiverpeaks is much much much longer. Trust me. But it's still fun, most people are just to lazy to enjoy the scenery.

Strycker · Apr 18, 2005, 01:28 AM // 01:28

How many missions are there in post-searing in the Ascalon area. I got as far as frontier gate, but no further.

Ginko · Apr 18, 2005, 01:33 AM // 01:33

These are the number of missions per region:

Ascalon: 4
Shiverpeaks: 2
Kryta: 5
Magumma Jungle: 4

Many more missions will be added come release and in exspansions. I thought there were 16 missions, but it appears from MOOMANiBE's map that there is only 15.

--Ginko

Strycker · Apr 18, 2005, 01:44 AM // 01:44

Ok, cool. Learned alot here, thanks all.

Loviatar · Apr 18, 2005, 01:44 AM // 01:44

according to GW the initial retail will have

25 missions
60-70 explorable areas
9 pvp areas
225+ quests (Gaile stated a majority of skills will be available from quests)

additional material to be streamed in between chapters

Strycker · Apr 18, 2005, 02:08 AM // 02:08

Another question.

To run the missions in ShiverPeaks, do I have to finish up the missions in Ascalon?

Ginko · Apr 18, 2005, 02:56 AM // 02:56

Yes, when you finish each mission you will be taken to the next automatically. Including missions in new regions. So when you finish Nolani you will be taken to the first Shiverpeak mission, when you finish the Shiverpeaks you'll be taken to the first Kryta mission, etc.

--Ginko

Strycker · Apr 18, 2005, 03:51 AM // 03:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ginko

Yes, when you finish each mission you will be taken to the next automatically. Including missions in new regions. So when you finish Nolani you will be taken to the first Shiverpeak mission, when you finish the Shiverpeaks you'll be taken to the first Kryta mission, etc.

--Ginko

So technically, I really dont have to run.

Apr 18, 2005, 12:10 AM // 00:10	#1
Strycker Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005	Skills Curious, I was goin to get the followin skills for my Necro/Warrior # Awaken The Blood # Life Siphon(Replacable with Well of Blood) # Life Transfer # Vampiric Touch # Savage Strike(PvE) / Hamstring(PvP) # Frenzy # Sever Artery # Final Thrust However, final thrust, savage strike, awaken the blood arent avaible right away. Im curious, are skills unlocked over time? Are they not implented yet? What?

Apr 18, 2005, 12:14 AM // 00:14	#2
Ginko Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: The Illuminati	Skills are obtained through Skill Trainers which can be found in large cities like Fisherman's Haven, Yak's Bend, Henge of Denravi and Lion's Arch. Each have different skills, the farther you progress, the better the skills available. You obtain the skills from them with skill points and a little gold. Skill Points are found when completing missions and/or leveling up. You can get four skills per proffession in Preseared Ascalon and 1 skill that is for all proffessions. If you choose to make a 'pure' character you can get a maximum of five skills there but with multiple proffessions you can get 9. --Ginko

Apr 18, 2005, 12:33 AM // 00:33	#3
Strycker Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005	This is a bit off-topic, but at what level can you head off to a place other then post-ascalon.

Apr 18, 2005, 12:48 AM // 00:48	#5
Ginko Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: The Illuminati	I think what he meant Loviatar was when do you start entering new regions like Shiverpeaks and Kryta. Most people exit the Post Seared Ascalon region around level 8-10. I dont think the majority of players stick around in the Shiverpeaks for awhile, most go to Lion's Arch. The people who stay in the Shiverpeaks are the people who want to go the long way and just enjoy Guild Wars to the fullest instead of rushing to the end game. --Ginko

Apr 18, 2005, 12:56 AM // 00:56	#6
Strycker Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005	Is there some type of map so I can see where the exit from Old Ascalon to Shiverpeaks is? Among other things.

Apr 18, 2005, 01:18 AM // 01:18	#10
Kiwi Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The Holy Land of Kiwis!	Each mission is about 1 to 2 hours long. So just count up the missions and you should get the basic idea how long it takes. Not counting mission failures... Going through the Shiverpeaks is much much much longer. Trust me. But it's still fun, most people are just to lazy to enjoy the scenery.

Apr 18, 2005, 01:28 AM // 01:28	#11
Strycker Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005	How many missions are there in post-searing in the Ascalon area. I got as far as frontier gate, but no further.

Apr 18, 2005, 01:33 AM // 01:33	#12
Ginko Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: The Illuminati	These are the number of missions per region: Ascalon: 4 Shiverpeaks: 2 Kryta: 5 Magumma Jungle: 4 Many more missions will be added come release and in exspansions. I thought there were 16 missions, but it appears from MOOMANiBE's map that there is only 15. --Ginko

Apr 18, 2005, 01:44 AM // 01:44	#13
Strycker Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005	Ok, cool. Learned alot here, thanks all.

Apr 18, 2005, 01:44 AM // 01:44	#14
Loviatar Underworld Spelunker Join Date: Feb 2005	according to GW the initial retail will have 25 missions 60-70 explorable areas 9 pvp areas 225+ quests (Gaile stated a majority of skills will be available from quests) additional material to be streamed in between chapters

Apr 18, 2005, 02:08 AM // 02:08	#15
Strycker Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005	Another question. To run the missions in ShiverPeaks, do I have to finish up the missions in Ascalon?

Apr 18, 2005, 02:56 AM // 02:56	#16
Ginko Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: The Illuminati	Yes, when you finish each mission you will be taken to the next automatically. Including missions in new regions. So when you finish Nolani you will be taken to the first Shiverpeak mission, when you finish the Shiverpeaks you'll be taken to the first Kryta mission, etc. --Ginko