My first BWE - Any tips?? - Guild Wars Forums

Feix · Mar 02, 2005, 05:20 PM // 17:20

Hi guys,

I just pre-ordered the game, and can't wait for the event on march 18th.

Is there anything you wish you knew going into the game that would have helped alot? Specific, or general terms, its all good.

Share your wisdown oh wise ones

Thanks!

Feix

Fezz · Mar 02, 2005, 06:09 PM // 18:09

Can't think of anything specific that I wish I had known when I started but here area few basics that might help you out.

Terms
Hot Keys
Other Guides

Some of the thing is the 3rd link may be a little more advanced, but there is lots of useful information there.

Loviatar · Mar 02, 2005, 06:32 PM // 18:32

i would plan on different objectives for each day

day one friday green pre sear askalon and just figure out how things work

day 2 academy to transition to seared askalon (BE SURE YOU HAVE BOTH PROFESSIONS) and try out a mission or so

3rd day start new character (rp) except choose a level 20 and allocate skill points then if it is like last time you will be put into lions arch where you can do more exploring in different territory

try out some pvp if that is your leaning

doing something like this should give you some idea of the game

remember your character and possessions will be wiped down to the professions name and starting over

on the april beta spend time trying out different combonitions of professions to see what you have most fun with and are best with before the wipe

i THOUGHT i wanted to be a warrior/? but got killed all the time

as an elementalist/mesmer i am killing the same things that got me easily before

Feix · Mar 02, 2005, 06:39 PM // 18:39

Thank you for your suggestions, very helpful!

Nova · Mar 03, 2005, 05:16 AM // 05:16

Yeah, this was helpful to me too. Feix is like me. never played, realyl looking forward to teh next BWE! Hehe... yeah, so I am thinking a Mesmer/Elementalist, would it be better the otherway around? SIlly me, I will jsut see for myself.

Halfy · Mar 03, 2005, 06:02 AM // 06:02

Well Feix, from one Canuck to another I should tell you that eventually in this game you will have a chance to play against other players. If you get some free time and you feel you have a handle on your skills there are special locations given to all players to compete against each other. The group size can vary (depending on the location) and teams are sorted randomly. You just travel to the site, click to enter the mission and voila! you have a bunch of teammates who you have never met before in your life ready to fight with you against another team in the same position. There are two such tournament circles for now.

There are other player vs player opportunities, but I would just focus on these for now to get a taste. So there you have it, a glimpse of the other side of this game (as if questing wasn't enough?

)

RANGER75 · Mar 03, 2005, 06:17 AM // 06:17

Thank you very much also, this upcomming beta will br my first also.

March Hare · Mar 03, 2005, 08:31 AM // 08:31

[size=3]There are a few things to remember that you will need to know while you are in the Pre-Searing (Tutorial) area.[/size]

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[size=3]1) Do not join the Academy before you are Level 5. You will be unable to get back to the Pre-Searing Area (which is much easier and possible to do by yourself while you are learning) once you join. I hope that the warning to joining the Academy is improved so that it will tell you this fact (unlike when I played the last beta event

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[size=3]2) If you start out with a Level 1 character you will be able to try out different secondary professions. If you commit to one you will be unable to chose another. This will give you a chance to see what will work with your playing style before you are stuck with one.[/size]

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[size=3]3) The fastest way to level up is to do Quests. The Quest log is you friend and will point out where you have to go to complete the quest (as of the last Beta, the direction arrow on the map was only for the tutorial area)[/size]

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[size=3]Well that's what I can think of now (it's getting late here) I may edit and add some one when I'm more awake.

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Davion · Mar 03, 2005, 11:34 AM // 11:34

Being that the Feb. event was my first; you might want to try what I ended up doing. I spent most of my weekend wandering around Pre-Searing Ascalon getting a handle on most of the functions and mechanics of the game. Besides there is only one more beta weekend after this march and then everything is reset to base level. So why not just take your time to understand what's out there so that you have a decent basis to start from when the actual game releases.

- just a thought.... I picked up more on that plan than I would've otherwise. I'll jump-start when they "open the gate" ,..until then,... it can't hurt to experiment with what's around you.

Loviatar · Mar 03, 2005, 07:42 PM // 19:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halfy

Well Feix, from one Canuck to another ?

)

sorry but that CA is short for California

Nova · Mar 04, 2005, 04:10 AM // 04:10

RANGER, it says you have played for 3 hours. How will this be your first....

Anyway, I can't wait for the event. I need to test it all out. And I really jsut want to play! I have never played, and I cannot wait!

Whosa Skylore · Mar 04, 2005, 05:14 AM // 05:14

what i suggest is what im doing, the feb was my first. hang around pre-searing for an hour learn a little, if you are like me you would of learned alot about the game and how to play befor you do. and than dont build up a char and just make a lvl 20 and have fun

i say dont build up one cuse theres bit rnough time, and its getting closer and closer to the final wipe when the char u built up will be wiped.

Nova · Mar 04, 2005, 05:17 AM // 05:17

Yeah, from what I have learned, I will play until I understand it all. Like, pre-searing and stuffu untill I have it down. Then try playing then get teh hasng of it and try other proffesions. Right?

Whosa Skylore · Mar 04, 2005, 05:19 AM // 05:19

i dont think you should try to many professions, you gotta have fun most of the time! and thats after you find your profession, mines w/mes

Nova · Mar 04, 2005, 05:21 AM // 05:21

Yeah, I mean like, I want to try these. Mesmer/Elementalist and vice versa. And Mesmer/Warrior and vice versa.

Whosa Skylore · Mar 04, 2005, 05:28 AM // 05:28

cough cough warrior/mes cough cough i thought i wanted to be a necro at first...but i didnt like it when i tryed it, so try around for a while

Nova · Mar 04, 2005, 05:31 AM // 05:31

I think mesmer/Warrior would be cooler for me, yo.

Whosa Skylore · Mar 04, 2005, 05:33 AM // 05:33

well just try them both out, personaly i think warriors look cooler than mes

Nova · Mar 04, 2005, 05:38 AM // 05:38

I think Mesmers are sexier.

I love making female cahrs in MMORPGs for somereason.

Ensign · Mar 04, 2005, 05:58 AM // 05:58

Use lots and lots of hexes and enchantments, because there's effectively no removal and they're just going to keep getting better between now and retail.

Peace,
-CxE

Mar 02, 2005, 05:20 PM // 17:20	#1
Feix Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nova Scotia, CAN	My first BWE - Any tips?? Hi guys, I just pre-ordered the game, and can't wait for the event on march 18th. Is there anything you wish you knew going into the game that would have helped alot? Specific, or general terms, its all good. Share your wisdown oh wise ones Thanks! Feix

Mar 03, 2005, 08:31 AM // 08:31	#8
March Hare Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Wonderland Guild: Knights of Ascalon Profession: W/Me	[size=3]There are a few things to remember that you will need to know while you are in the Pre-Searing (Tutorial) area.[/size] [size=3] [/size] [size=3]1) Do not join the Academy before you are Level 5. You will be unable to get back to the Pre-Searing Area (which is much easier and possible to do by yourself while you are learning) once you join. I hope that the warning to joining the Academy is improved so that it will tell you this fact (unlike when I played the last beta event )[/size] [size=3] [/size] [size=3]2) If you start out with a Level 1 character you will be able to try out different secondary professions. If you commit to one you will be unable to chose another. This will give you a chance to see what will work with your playing style before you are stuck with one.[/size] [size=3] [/size] [size=3]3) The fastest way to level up is to do Quests. The Quest log is you friend and will point out where you have to go to complete the quest (as of the last Beta, the direction arrow on the map was only for the tutorial area)[/size] [size=3] [/size] [size=3]Well that's what I can think of now (it's getting late here) I may edit and add some one when I'm more awake. [/size] Last edited by March Hare; Mar 03, 2005 at 08:33 AM // 08:33..

Mar 04, 2005, 05:58 AM // 05:58	#20
Ensign Just Plain Fluffy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Berkeley, CA Guild: Idiot Savants	Use lots and lots of hexes and enchantments, because there's effectively no removal and they're just going to keep getting better between now and retail. Peace, -CxE __________________ Don't argue with idiots. They bring you to their level and beat you with experience.

Mar 02, 2005, 06:09 PM // 18:09	#2
Fezz Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Alabama Guild: Charter Vanguard	Can't think of anything specific that I wish I had known when I started but here area few basics that might help you out. Terms Hot Keys Other Guides Some of the thing is the 3rd link may be a little more advanced, but there is lots of useful information there.

Mar 02, 2005, 06:32 PM // 18:32	#3
Loviatar Underworld Spelunker Join Date: Feb 2005	i would plan on different objectives for each day day one friday green pre sear askalon and just figure out how things work day 2 academy to transition to seared askalon (BE SURE YOU HAVE BOTH PROFESSIONS) and try out a mission or so 3rd day start new character (rp) except choose a level 20 and allocate skill points then if it is like last time you will be put into lions arch where you can do more exploring in different territory try out some pvp if that is your leaning doing something like this should give you some idea of the game remember your character and possessions will be wiped down to the professions name and starting over on the april beta spend time trying out different combonitions of professions to see what you have most fun with and are best with before the wipe i THOUGHT i wanted to be a warrior/? but got killed all the time as an elementalist/mesmer i am killing the same things that got me easily before

Mar 02, 2005, 06:39 PM // 18:39	#4
Feix Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nova Scotia, CAN	Thank you for your suggestions, very helpful!

Mar 03, 2005, 05:16 AM // 05:16	#5
Nova Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: CA Guild: Lords Of Kryta (LoK) Profession: R/Me	Yeah, this was helpful to me too. Feix is like me. never played, realyl looking forward to teh next BWE! Hehe... yeah, so I am thinking a Mesmer/Elementalist, would it be better the otherway around? SIlly me, I will jsut see for myself.

Mar 03, 2005, 06:02 AM // 06:02	#6
Halfy Academy Page Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Guild: Charter Vanguard Profession: Rt/Me	Well Feix, from one Canuck to another I should tell you that eventually in this game you will have a chance to play against other players. If you get some free time and you feel you have a handle on your skills there are special locations given to all players to compete against each other. The group size can vary (depending on the location) and teams are sorted randomly. You just travel to the site, click to enter the mission and voila! you have a bunch of teammates who you have never met before in your life ready to fight with you against another team in the same position. There are two such tournament circles for now. There are other player vs player opportunities, but I would just focus on these for now to get a taste. So there you have it, a glimpse of the other side of this game (as if questing wasn't enough? )

Mar 03, 2005, 06:17 AM // 06:17	#7
RANGER75 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2005	Thank you very much also, this upcomming beta will br my first also.

Mar 03, 2005, 11:34 AM // 11:34	#9
Davion Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: wherever the winds take me Profession: R/Mo	Being that the Feb. event was my first; you might want to try what I ended up doing. I spent most of my weekend wandering around Pre-Searing Ascalon getting a handle on most of the functions and mechanics of the game. Besides there is only one more beta weekend after this march and then everything is reset to base level. So why not just take your time to understand what's out there so that you have a decent basis to start from when the actual game releases. - just a thought.... I picked up more on that plan than I would've otherwise. I'll jump-start when they "open the gate" ,..until then,... it can't hurt to experiment with what's around you.

Mar 04, 2005, 04:10 AM // 04:10	#11
Nova Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: CA Guild: Lords Of Kryta (LoK) Profession: R/Me	RANGER, it says you have played for 3 hours. How will this be your first.... Anyway, I can't wait for the event. I need to test it all out. And I really jsut want to play! I have never played, and I cannot wait!

Mar 04, 2005, 05:14 AM // 05:14	#12
Whosa Skylore Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: in your closet...er....i mean Guild: Dragon Assassins Profession: W/Mo	what i suggest is what im doing, the feb was my first. hang around pre-searing for an hour learn a little, if you are like me you would of learned alot about the game and how to play befor you do. and than dont build up a char and just make a lvl 20 and have fun i say dont build up one cuse theres bit rnough time, and its getting closer and closer to the final wipe when the char u built up will be wiped.

Mar 04, 2005, 05:17 AM // 05:17	#13
Nova Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: CA Guild: Lords Of Kryta (LoK) Profession: R/Me	Yeah, from what I have learned, I will play until I understand it all. Like, pre-searing and stuffu untill I have it down. Then try playing then get teh hasng of it and try other proffesions. Right?

Mar 04, 2005, 05:19 AM // 05:19	#14
Whosa Skylore Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: in your closet...er....i mean Guild: Dragon Assassins Profession: W/Mo	i dont think you should try to many professions, you gotta have fun most of the time! and thats after you find your profession, mines w/mes

Mar 04, 2005, 05:21 AM // 05:21	#15
Nova Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: CA Guild: Lords Of Kryta (LoK) Profession: R/Me	Yeah, I mean like, I want to try these. Mesmer/Elementalist and vice versa. And Mesmer/Warrior and vice versa.

Mar 04, 2005, 05:28 AM // 05:28	#16
Whosa Skylore Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: in your closet...er....i mean Guild: Dragon Assassins Profession: W/Mo	cough cough warrior/mes cough cough i thought i wanted to be a necro at first...but i didnt like it when i tryed it, so try around for a while

Mar 04, 2005, 05:31 AM // 05:31	#17
Nova Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: CA Guild: Lords Of Kryta (LoK) Profession: R/Me	I think mesmer/Warrior would be cooler for me, yo.

Mar 04, 2005, 05:33 AM // 05:33	#18
Whosa Skylore Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: in your closet...er....i mean Guild: Dragon Assassins Profession: W/Mo	well just try them both out, personaly i think warriors look cooler than mes

Mar 04, 2005, 05:38 AM // 05:38	#19
Nova Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: CA Guild: Lords Of Kryta (LoK) Profession: R/Me	I think Mesmers are sexier. I love making female cahrs in MMORPGs for somereason.