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Zfactor · Apr 06, 2005, 11:45 AM // 11:45

I definately prefer PvE because in my experiences PvP has a lot of 12 year old kids who never stop bragging and rarely play you in a fair game. I already know like 5 people from Counter-Strike: Source and a friend from way back who are going to play so we are just going to set up a casual guild scene and play the game PvE style (at first anyway, I can't say I will never play PvP but unless GW brings something new to the table on that I probably won't)

Greentongue · Apr 06, 2005, 12:16 PM // 12:16

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Originally Posted by Zfactor

... and rarely play you in a fair game. ..., I can't say I will never play PvP but unless GW brings something new to the table on that I probably won't)

Prepare to be pleasantly surprised. Guild Wars PvP is a whole new "ball game".

Sin · Apr 06, 2005, 02:48 PM // 14:48

GuildWars PVE is an entirely different world too (It would have to be to be preparing you for PVP and the expansions). I have done the mission to Lyon's Arch from Kyrta at least 50 times and completed it 12-15 times. A few parts of it are similar but most of it is not identical. I tend to believe this is because of the 8 professions x 75 possible skills and the varying mix of each team.

I have been through the post-Lyon's Arch missions about half the amount I have went to Lyon's Arch. As of yet these have never been the same. I can't find a pattern to them see, but I am not all that bright that way. I just know these missions and the exploring in between have yet to get boring. Many times my team is challenged and half of us get zero exp for the mob we killed. Besides nothing beats the tremendous selection of incredible scenery in missions and exploration areas and the ability to stop and enjoy it, do a screen capture, etc.

Vyxxen Heartstomper · Apr 06, 2005, 07:22 PM // 19:22

So Sin, are you going to help a fledling guild get out to Lion's Arch then during the next BWE?

Did I say please?

Or do you respond better to..... NOW!

--Vyxxen Heartstomper

quartet4 · Apr 06, 2005, 08:37 PM // 20:37

Right now, I'm really into the PvE stuff and can't wait to see what new missions await us in the full retail version. But I also have to say PvP is almost like a whole new game. It's more exciting (many times intimidating) than PvE in many different ways. Either way, you can't lose!

Loviatar · Apr 06, 2005, 08:40 PM // 20:40

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Originally Posted by quartet4

Either way, you can't lose!

i beg to differ

i cant count the times i have been killed so far

fun anyway

Davion · Apr 07, 2005, 04:22 AM // 04:22

Am PvE minded. Maybe once I get one or two up there, I might have a go at PvP (hence I voted both), but I am primarily an explorer.

Side note : I concur with Loviator.. very easy to be a pasty smear on ground in PvE. (1st hand knowledge as well)

Marksmann · Apr 07, 2005, 05:10 AM // 05:10

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Originally Posted by quartet4

Right now, I'm really into the PvE stuff and can't wait to see what new missions await us in the full retail version. But I also have to say PvP is almost like a whole new game. It's more exciting (many times intimidating) than PvE in many different ways. Either way, you can't lose!

You're right, Quartet4. No matter how you play it, you can't lose. You may die a lot, but never lose, in this great game.

ProDuctTapeUser · Apr 08, 2005, 02:22 PM // 14:22

...im pretty much a complete noob at MMORPGs...so i was just wondering what PvE and GvG mean...PvP means player versus player, right?

Aria · Apr 08, 2005, 02:42 PM // 14:42

PvE = Player vs. Environment. In other words, against NPCs, or the game itself. PvP.. yes, player vs. player

GvG is Guild vs. Guild.

SereneD · Apr 08, 2005, 02:54 PM // 14:54

I voted PVP.
WARNING: The following are only my opinions and yours will probably differ:

I'm only doing PvE in this game because I have to. The PvP structure is what interested me the most. I will PvE only to improve the equipment and increase my available skills.

The PvP design in this game is unlike any other ONLINE games that I have played. I relate the PvP in this game to a chess game. Trying to anticipate your opponents move and being able to counter them properly. Power alone won't win matches, because strategy will be more important.
With all the different tactics that can be incorporated into team based PvP. I can see this game challenging my analytical mind for a long time.

I can see myself getting real bored of killing the same Mob , using the same AI, standing at the same location within the PVE. That's why I'm glad that there are only 20 levels in this game so I can get to the fun part(PvP) as soon as possible.

Rix Crimsoneye · Apr 08, 2005, 03:30 PM // 15:30

So far, I've mostly done PvE, which I've enjoyed quite a bit. Last BWE, I jumped into a bit of PvP, and liked it more than I expected.

I'd say I prefer PvE, but will definitely like mixing in some PvP.

--Rix

Metallica · Apr 08, 2005, 03:49 PM // 15:49

i'll do both since thats the nature of the game but i really love questing and the whole pve situation

View Poll Results: PvE or PvP
haven't played yet	8	8.16%
PvE only	14	14.29%
PvP only	13	13.27%
Mix of both	63	64.29%
Voters: 98. You may not vote on this poll

Apr 06, 2005, 02:48 PM // 14:48	#23
Sin Banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Joint :p	GuildWars PVE is an entirely different world too (It would have to be to be preparing you for PVP and the expansions). I have done the mission to Lyon's Arch from Kyrta at least 50 times and completed it 12-15 times. A few parts of it are similar but most of it is not identical. I tend to believe this is because of the 8 professions x 75 possible skills and the varying mix of each team. I have been through the post-Lyon's Arch missions about half the amount I have went to Lyon's Arch. As of yet these have never been the same. I can't find a pattern to them see, but I am not all that bright that way. I just know these missions and the exploring in between have yet to get boring. Many times my team is challenged and half of us get zero exp for the mob we killed. Besides nothing beats the tremendous selection of incredible scenery in missions and exploration areas and the ability to stop and enjoy it, do a screen capture, etc. Last edited by Sin; Apr 06, 2005 at 02:50 PM // 14:50..

Apr 06, 2005, 08:37 PM // 20:37	#25
quartet4 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: VA Guild: Servants of Fortuna Profession: Mo/Me	pve mainly Right now, I'm really into the PvE stuff and can't wait to see what new missions await us in the full retail version. But I also have to say PvP is almost like a whole new game. It's more exciting (many times intimidating) than PvE in many different ways. Either way, you can't lose!

Apr 06, 2005, 11:45 AM // 11:45	#21
Zfactor Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NYC Guild: Freelance Profession: Mo/E	I definately prefer PvE because in my experiences PvP has a lot of 12 year old kids who never stop bragging and rarely play you in a fair game. I already know like 5 people from Counter-Strike: Source and a friend from way back who are going to play so we are just going to set up a casual guild scene and play the game PvE style (at first anyway, I can't say I will never play PvP but unless GW brings something new to the table on that I probably won't)

Apr 06, 2005, 07:22 PM // 19:22	#24
Vyxxen Heartstomper Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Guild: Mistress Alexa's Minions Profession: W/Mo	So Sin, are you going to help a fledling guild get out to Lion's Arch then during the next BWE? Did I say please? Or do you respond better to..... NOW! --Vyxxen Heartstomper

Apr 07, 2005, 04:22 AM // 04:22	#27
Davion Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: wherever the winds take me Profession: R/Mo	Am PvE minded. Maybe once I get one or two up there, I might have a go at PvP (hence I voted both), but I am primarily an explorer. Side note : I concur with Loviator.. very easy to be a pasty smear on ground in PvE. (1st hand knowledge as well)

Apr 08, 2005, 02:22 PM // 14:22	#29
ProDuctTapeUser Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	...im pretty much a complete noob at MMORPGs...so i was just wondering what PvE and GvG mean...PvP means player versus player, right?

Apr 08, 2005, 02:42 PM // 14:42	#30
Aria Sig Fairy Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Once upon a time..	PvE = Player vs. Environment. In other words, against NPCs, or the game itself. PvP.. yes, player vs. player GvG is Guild vs. Guild.

Apr 08, 2005, 02:54 PM // 14:54	#31
SereneD Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2005	I voted PVP. WARNING: The following are only my opinions and yours will probably differ: I'm only doing PvE in this game because I have to. The PvP structure is what interested me the most. I will PvE only to improve the equipment and increase my available skills. The PvP design in this game is unlike any other ONLINE games that I have played. I relate the PvP in this game to a chess game. Trying to anticipate your opponents move and being able to counter them properly. Power alone won't win matches, because strategy will be more important. With all the different tactics that can be incorporated into team based PvP. I can see this game challenging my analytical mind for a long time. I can see myself getting real bored of killing the same Mob , using the same AI, standing at the same location within the PVE. That's why I'm glad that there are only 20 levels in this game so I can get to the fun part(PvP) as soon as possible.

Apr 08, 2005, 03:30 PM // 15:30	#32
Rix Crimsoneye Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	So far, I've mostly done PvE, which I've enjoyed quite a bit. Last BWE, I jumped into a bit of PvP, and liked it more than I expected. I'd say I prefer PvE, but will definitely like mixing in some PvP. --Rix

Apr 08, 2005, 03:49 PM // 15:49	#33
Metallica Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ohio/Arkansas(college)	i'll do both since thats the nature of the game but i really love questing and the whole pve situation