how does leveling work? - Guild Wars Forums

Subzero_22 · Mar 16, 2005, 10:16 PM // 22:16

i have been told by multiple sources that you can create up to 4 characters. im wondering how leveling works if you have 4 people. normally in an MMORPG you have 1 character that you are constantly lvl up but in this do they each carry their own level and whenever you play with that character you level them up. or is it something like when you lvl up with one all of them raise up a lvl. thanx for ur help

Loviatar · Mar 16, 2005, 10:24 PM // 22:24

each is a separate character you work on separately

no carryover from one to the other

Bgnome · Mar 16, 2005, 10:25 PM // 22:25

you only ever play 1 character at a time. it is not like an RPG where you get 4 members to your party and they all get xp at the same time, etc.
each character is independent of the other, except that your guild and your friend's list are tied to your account so they would be the same for each..

Kiwi · Mar 16, 2005, 11:02 PM // 23:02

You can make a premade character at lv. 20 so you can start GvG right away. But I won't do that.

lllCo2lll · Mar 17, 2005, 09:51 AM // 09:51

Eh...? What exactly do you mean Kiwi when you meant "premade" character at level 20. Does that mean when you hit level 20 you can create another level 20 character so that you don't have to go through the hassle of leveling up? If so I only have one word to say for it...... "Awesome"

but if not then bleh

Joysze · Mar 17, 2005, 03:38 PM // 15:38

LOL! lllCo2lll Unfortunately, it's a bleh.

You have the option of choosing a premade character when you're starting out. If you wanna do PvP, you choose the pre-made, and it'll put you right into the Tombs of the Kings. If you're wanting to have the PvE option, then you have the choice of a level 1 or a level 20 character. Your level 20 comes with all the skills and attribute points. You just have to distribute them.

Like Kiwi, I wouldn't recommend that. It's great if for trying out a possible new built though, but just not for the long run.

Bgnome · Mar 17, 2005, 03:49 PM // 15:49

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Originally Posted by Joysze

LOL! lllCo2lll Unfortunately, it's a bleh.

You have the option of choosing a premade character when you're starting out. If you wanna do PvP, you choose the pre-made, and it'll put you right into the Tombs of the Kings. If you're wanting to have the PvE option, then you have the choice of a level 1 or a level 20 character. Your level 20 comes with all the skills and attribute points. You just have to distribute them.

Like Kiwi, I wouldn't recommend that. It's great if for trying out a possible new built though, but just not for the long run.

i believe only the PvP premades will be there for retail. the lvl 20 option for a regular character is only for beta..

iczer · Mar 17, 2005, 06:37 PM // 18:37

Dont forget that the level 20 chars still dont have all the spells/skills you might want. You still have to adventure around and get the ones that you dont start with, which IMO are not the best ones in all cases.

- Iczer

Commander · Mar 17, 2005, 07:43 PM // 19:43

When you level up, do you go to a trainer to learn spells and abilities or do you find them?

Is money easy to come by?

Do weapons drop off of enemies, are there different levels of qualityies for weapons?

How long does it take to get to 20 in this game?

iczer · Mar 17, 2005, 07:58 PM // 19:58

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Originally Posted by Commander

When you level up, do you go to a trainer to learn spells and abilities or do you find them?

Yes but not all trainers have the same spell/skill selection. You have to hunt around and find the trainers with the skills and spells you want. Also you can steal skills and spells you need from boss monsters with a signet of capture.

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Originally Posted by Commander

Is money easy to come by?

Fairly easy to come by, in the low to mid levels it drop in low quantities.

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Originally Posted by Commander

Do weapons drop off of enemies, are there different levels of qualityies for weapons?

Yes, weapons can only be obtained from enemies or other players who got them from enemies. They have different qualities that vary according to the level of the area you are in.

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Originally Posted by Commander

How long does it take to get to 20 in this game?

Not very long, the first BWE I played I got to level 16 without knowing anything about what I was doing. But as many others have said .... the game really starts to begin after you hit level 20.

- Iczer

Mar 16, 2005, 10:16 PM // 22:16	#1
Subzero_22 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2005	how does leveling work? i have been told by multiple sources that you can create up to 4 characters. im wondering how leveling works if you have 4 people. normally in an MMORPG you have 1 character that you are constantly lvl up but in this do they each carry their own level and whenever you play with that character you level them up. or is it something like when you lvl up with one all of them raise up a lvl. thanx for ur help

Mar 17, 2005, 06:37 PM // 18:37	#8
iczer Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Feb 2005	Level 20 Chars Dont forget that the level 20 chars still dont have all the spells/skills you might want. You still have to adventure around and get the ones that you dont start with, which IMO are not the best ones in all cases. - Iczer

Mar 16, 2005, 10:24 PM // 22:24	#2
Loviatar Underworld Spelunker Join Date: Feb 2005	each is a separate character you work on separately no carryover from one to the other

Mar 16, 2005, 10:25 PM // 22:25	#3
Bgnome Elite Guru Join Date: Feb 2005	you only ever play 1 character at a time. it is not like an RPG where you get 4 members to your party and they all get xp at the same time, etc. each character is independent of the other, except that your guild and your friend's list are tied to your account so they would be the same for each..

Mar 16, 2005, 11:02 PM // 23:02	#4
Kiwi Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The Holy Land of Kiwis!	You can make a premade character at lv. 20 so you can start GvG right away. But I won't do that.

Mar 17, 2005, 09:51 AM // 09:51	#5
lllCo2lll Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005	Eh...? What exactly do you mean Kiwi when you meant "premade" character at level 20. Does that mean when you hit level 20 you can create another level 20 character so that you don't have to go through the hassle of leveling up? If so I only have one word to say for it...... "Awesome" but if not then bleh

Mar 17, 2005, 03:38 PM // 15:38	#6
Joysze Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005	LOL! lllCo2lll Unfortunately, it's a bleh. You have the option of choosing a premade character when you're starting out. If you wanna do PvP, you choose the pre-made, and it'll put you right into the Tombs of the Kings. If you're wanting to have the PvE option, then you have the choice of a level 1 or a level 20 character. Your level 20 comes with all the skills and attribute points. You just have to distribute them. Like Kiwi, I wouldn't recommend that. It's great if for trying out a possible new built though, but just not for the long run.

Mar 17, 2005, 07:43 PM // 19:43	#9
Commander Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Guild: Xen of Onslaught Profession: W/Mo	When you level up, do you go to a trainer to learn spells and abilities or do you find them? Is money easy to come by? Do weapons drop off of enemies, are there different levels of qualityies for weapons? How long does it take to get to 20 in this game?