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Devil's Dictionary · Mar 10, 2005, 06:23 PM // 18:23

Here is a collection of Frequently Asked Questions to help those who just arrived and to prevent millions of identical topics.

Q: Hello, I have just registered. Where should I start?
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Q: What are the controls for Guild Wars?
A: You may find the controls here.

Q: Will my computer run Guild Wars?
A: The (current) minimum requirements are:
* Windows?? XP/2000/ME/98
* Intel Pentium?? III 800 Mhz or equivalent
* 256 MB RAM
* CD-ROM Drive
* 500 MB Available HDD Space
* ATI Radeon 8500 or GeForce 3 or 4 MX Series Video Card with 32MB of VRAM
* 16-bit Sound Card
* Internet connection
* Keyboard and mouse
If you have anything better, GW should work. I have personally tried the game on a GeForce 2 GTS card and it worked.

Q: When will the game be released?
A:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooky

It's April 28th.
Don't ask anymore!
Violators will be shot.

Q: There is no monthly fees in Guild Wars, right?
A: Yes, there are no monthly fees.

Q: Can you choose your race in Guild Wars?
A: Not at the moment.There were several of such threads so look here for more information.

Q: Are there mounts?
A: No, at the moment there are no mounts. You can read this thread for more information.

Q: I heard the level cap is 20. Is it true? If yes, why is it so low?
A: Yes, the level cap is 20. Guild Wars is not about leveling up. The low cap emphasises the game on skill and not the level. For more information consult this thread.

Q: What happens when you die?
A:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aladdar

Death isn't nearly the inconvenience it is in other games. You do not lose any loot, you do not lose any xp.

If you're in a mission and your entire party dies the mission is over and you have to restart it. Your party is respawned in the outpost, however any xp or loot you had aquired is still in your posession. If you die in a mission, explorable area, pvp match and someone is able to rez you, you are rezzed with a death penalty (dp).

The death penalty is 15% and I believe can go as high as 60% upon subsequent deaths. This death penalty lowers your overall health and energy making you less powerful. You can work the dp off by killing enemies. Keep in mind that the death penalty is only for that mission, so if you exit the mission and restart you start with no death penalty.

Q: I want to post my screenshots. How do I do it?
A: You need to upload them first either on your personal webspace or on websites like Image Shack.

Q: How do you change the colour of your text/make it bigger/post links/post pictures [etc]?
A: You should read the vB Code List. Don't forget that all code entries start with ['code'] and end with [/'code'].

Q: How to set my profile?
A: The forum FAQ should help you.

Q: I have other questions!
A: Then you need to post them

. Welcome, and make yourself at home.

Finally, here's a piece of advice:
Do not argue with Ensign.

Aladdar · Mar 10, 2005, 06:41 PM // 18:41

great post. I'm working on a FAQ similar to this for this forum right now, but for the time being I'll just sticky yours to the top until I'm done.

March Hare · Mar 11, 2005, 10:00 AM // 10:00

Q: Will you keep your character and guild for the official launch?

A: You will be able to keep your character name ONLY all the rest will be whipped after official start up. Guilds will also be erased.

Brett Kuntz · Mar 11, 2005, 10:11 AM // 10:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by March Hare

Q: Will you keep your character and guild for the official launch?

A: You will be able to keep your character name ONLY all the rest will be whipped after official start up. Guilds will also be erased.

Mmm all of the (up to 4) characters on ones PO-Beta account will still be around for release, however all the chars will be `stripped` and set to level 1. At that time players can delete the old Beta chars and remake a new char with the same name. Also, Anet has been so kind to code in a name-pool, which saves your name for your account up to 1 hour after it is deleted. Which means you don't have to worry about someone grabbing your name after you delete it, you'll have up to 1 hour to make a new char with the same name before having to worry if it gets jacked.

Mar 10, 2005, 06:41 PM // 18:41	#2
Aladdar Elite Guru Join Date: Jan 2005	great post. I'm working on a FAQ similar to this for this forum right now, but for the time being I'll just sticky yours to the top until I'm done. __________________ Please read THE FAQ and our Forum Guidelines!!!

Mar 11, 2005, 10:00 AM // 10:00	#3
March Hare Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Wonderland Guild: Knights of Ascalon Profession: W/Me	One More Q: Will you keep your character and guild for the official launch? A: You will be able to keep your character name ONLY all the rest will be whipped after official start up. Guilds will also be erased. Last edited by March Hare; Mar 11, 2005 at 10:02 AM // 10:02.. Reason: spelling