Im interested in Guild wars - Guild Wars Forums

RANGER75 · Feb 28, 2005, 04:40 AM // 04:40

Hello i am brand new to this forum.
Would you all recommend guild wars? why or why not? Also I would like to take advantage of the beta date on the 18th of march, how do i get to beta test.

Shrapnel_Magnet · Feb 28, 2005, 04:45 AM // 04:45

You have to Pre-Order the game at a Game Retailer that's offering it... BestBuy... Futureshop... I'm sure there's a list on the www.guildwars.com website, if you look for it.

Basically, you buy the pre-order (5-10$ usually, and it goes towards your final purchase of the full game) and inside you will find a Beta Event Key... and a Friend's Pass. You use the Beta Event Key to get into the Beta on March 18. (Downloading the client and creating an account, which will ask for the Key, on the Event date)

Once that's done, your character names are reserved for the final release of the game and you're good to go.

Here is the list of the American retailers offering the pre-order. In Canada, I know you can get it at Future Shop... I got mine at EB though

RANGER75 · Feb 28, 2005, 04:48 AM // 04:48

Have you made any of the beta events and what did you think. i want to hear some news from a gamer first hand on there experiance.

Shrapnel_Magnet · Feb 28, 2005, 04:55 AM // 04:55

lol, oops, I totally forgot to answer that.

Yes, I've made all of the beta events actually. I love this game... that's all there is to say. For one, the fact that there's no monthly fee, I can't talk enough about. Sure, every 6-8 months an optional expansion will be released that I'll want to buy, but it's a hell of a lot better than the pricing options offered now by any MMORPG or similar game.

I don't play MMORPG's at all... I enjoy mostly PC Games... all the usual, CS, Half Life 2, Morrowind, Neverwinter Nights, etc.

Also, the game is a real beauty to behold and it plays so smooth. I also love the fact that it's striving for balance among the characters, above all else. This is really important for me as I don't have A LOT of time to spend leveling up. The level cap may be 20, but seriously, that means nothing.

The game only truly begins at that final level.

Seriously though, the best critic is yourself... I recommend that you pick up the Pre-Order for 5 bucks and give it a shot and come to your own conclusions... I don't think you'll be dissapointed.

Avatin · Feb 28, 2005, 04:56 AM // 04:56

Personally, it is the best RPG I ever played. Graphics are impressive, music is nice, sounds are well-done, immersion is total, addiction is fatal. I really like the instanced mission feature, and the quests design is awesome.

You have to try it by yourself!

RANGER75 · Feb 28, 2005, 05:03 AM // 05:03

Thanks im sold im going to pre-order for this tomorrow..Now when the beta weekend comes on the 18th I might bump into you all.. Hopefully i will get the name RANGER75 , I dont know if there is buddy lists or anything so if there is feel free to add me..thanks guys

Shrapnel_Magnet · Feb 28, 2005, 05:07 AM // 05:07

Not a problem! Enjoy yourself out there... I really think you'll have a great time.

March Hare · Feb 28, 2005, 07:17 AM // 07:17

If you want to meat up with any of us go to the Riverside Inn and read the Introduction Thread, speak or forever remain silent. Hope to see you there

I don't know if this link will work permanently though

bobert · Feb 28, 2005, 02:28 PM // 14:28

I've never been so addicted to a game before, and I've only played it for a total of 6 days!

RANGER75 · Feb 28, 2005, 05:41 PM // 17:41

I guess so man, 6 days you logged 68 hours sweet i cant wait till the next beta event man these screenshots are Amazing. Has anyone used the Gametalk feature i have heard about?

Omnipotent Being · Feb 28, 2005, 06:05 PM // 18:05

As far as I know there is no in-game talk.

I lovew this game. At first my friend wanted me to preorder it so i could give him a cd key, but I was bored so I figured I'd give it a try. The game is amazing, simply put. I can't say enough good things about it. I'm going to be playing non-stop the next weekend event, except maybe for work.

Loviatar · Feb 28, 2005, 07:43 PM // 19:43

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Originally Posted by Omnipotent Being

As far as I know there is no in-game talk.
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TEAMSPEAK

need i say more?

2 BWE and hooked on the PVE as i do not PVP

Omnipotent Being · Mar 01, 2005, 06:28 AM // 06:28

Teamspeak and Ventrilo aren't in-game.

Loviatar · Mar 01, 2005, 08:12 PM // 20:12

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Originally Posted by Omnipotent Being

Teamspeak and Ventrilo aren't in-game.

guilds have them available and some require it

gaile (GW) mentioned it in an interview

not every body not yet but it is available in a limited amount

RANGER75 · Mar 01, 2005, 08:28 PM // 20:28

Ah ok i understand that ... to bad they did have like built in guild speak so guild members could talk to each other or Guild speak for members who are on the same quest.

Feb 28, 2005, 04:40 AM // 04:40	#1
RANGER75 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2005	Im interested in Guild wars Hello i am brand new to this forum. Would you all recommend guild wars? why or why not? Also I would like to take advantage of the beta date on the 18th of march, how do i get to beta test.

Feb 28, 2005, 04:45 AM // 04:45	#2
Shrapnel_Magnet Pirate? Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: British Columbia, Canada Guild: Idiot Savants Profession: R/	You have to Pre-Order the game at a Game Retailer that's offering it... BestBuy... Futureshop... I'm sure there's a list on the www.guildwars.com website, if you look for it. Basically, you buy the pre-order (5-10$ usually, and it goes towards your final purchase of the full game) and inside you will find a Beta Event Key... and a Friend's Pass. You use the Beta Event Key to get into the Beta on March 18. (Downloading the client and creating an account, which will ask for the Key, on the Event date) Once that's done, your character names are reserved for the final release of the game and you're good to go. Here is the list of the American retailers offering the pre-order. In Canada, I know you can get it at Future Shop... I got mine at EB though __________________ Show Some Beta Love!

Feb 28, 2005, 04:55 AM // 04:55	#4
Shrapnel_Magnet Pirate? Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: British Columbia, Canada Guild: Idiot Savants Profession: R/	lol, oops, I totally forgot to answer that. Yes, I've made all of the beta events actually. I love this game... that's all there is to say. For one, the fact that there's no monthly fee, I can't talk enough about. Sure, every 6-8 months an optional expansion will be released that I'll want to buy, but it's a hell of a lot better than the pricing options offered now by any MMORPG or similar game. I don't play MMORPG's at all... I enjoy mostly PC Games... all the usual, CS, Half Life 2, Morrowind, Neverwinter Nights, etc. Also, the game is a real beauty to behold and it plays so smooth. I also love the fact that it's striving for balance among the characters, above all else. This is really important for me as I don't have A LOT of time to spend leveling up. The level cap may be 20, but seriously, that means nothing. The game only truly begins at that final level. Seriously though, the best critic is yourself... I recommend that you pick up the Pre-Order for 5 bucks and give it a shot and come to your own conclusions... I don't think you'll be dissapointed. __________________ Show Some Beta Love! Last edited by Shrapnel_Magnet; Feb 28, 2005 at 04:58 AM // 04:58..

Feb 28, 2005, 05:07 AM // 05:07	#7
Shrapnel_Magnet Pirate? Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: British Columbia, Canada Guild: Idiot Savants Profession: R/	Not a problem! Enjoy yourself out there... I really think you'll have a great time. __________________ Show Some Beta Love!

Mar 01, 2005, 08:28 PM // 20:28	#15
RANGER75 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2005	Ah ok i understand that ... to bad they did have like built in guild speak so guild members could talk to each other or Guild speak for members who are on the same quest. Last edited by RANGER75; Mar 01, 2005 at 08:35 PM // 20:35..

Feb 28, 2005, 04:48 AM // 04:48	#3
RANGER75 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2005	Have you made any of the beta events and what did you think. i want to hear some news from a gamer first hand on there experiance.

Feb 28, 2005, 04:56 AM // 04:56	#5
Avatin Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Qu??bec, Canada	Personally, it is the best RPG I ever played. Graphics are impressive, music is nice, sounds are well-done, immersion is total, addiction is fatal. I really like the instanced mission feature, and the quests design is awesome. You have to try it by yourself!

Feb 28, 2005, 05:03 AM // 05:03	#6
RANGER75 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2005	Thanks im sold im going to pre-order for this tomorrow..Now when the beta weekend comes on the 18th I might bump into you all.. Hopefully i will get the name RANGER75 , I dont know if there is buddy lists or anything so if there is feel free to add me..thanks guys

Feb 28, 2005, 07:17 AM // 07:17	#8
March Hare Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Wonderland Guild: Knights of Ascalon Profession: W/Me	If you want to meat up with any of us go to the Riverside Inn and read the Introduction Thread, speak or forever remain silent. Hope to see you there I don't know if this link will work permanently though

Feb 28, 2005, 02:28 PM // 14:28	#9
bobert Core Guru Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: TX Profession: R/Me	I've never been so addicted to a game before, and I've only played it for a total of 6 days!

Feb 28, 2005, 05:41 PM // 17:41	#10
RANGER75 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2005	I guess so man, 6 days you logged 68 hours sweet i cant wait till the next beta event man these screenshots are Amazing. Has anyone used the Gametalk feature i have heard about?

Feb 28, 2005, 06:05 PM // 18:05	#11
Omnipotent Being Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pen Island Guild: The Dopplegangers	As far as I know there is no in-game talk. I lovew this game. At first my friend wanted me to preorder it so i could give him a cd key, but I was bored so I figured I'd give it a try. The game is amazing, simply put. I can't say enough good things about it. I'm going to be playing non-stop the next weekend event, except maybe for work.

Mar 01, 2005, 06:28 AM // 06:28	#13
Omnipotent Being Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pen Island Guild: The Dopplegangers	Teamspeak and Ventrilo aren't in-game.