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relaxed · Jul 18, 2006, 02:04 PM // 14:04

...over at gamespot.

new paragon and dervish classes.

check it out here:
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/guild...ml?sid=6154159

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ArenaNet Announces Guild Wars Nightfall

Guild Wars Players Invited to Play in Exclusive Player-Versus-Player Event as Beta Testing Launches for Next Guild Wars Campaign

July 18, 2006 (BELLEVUE, WA) — ArenaNet®, developer of the world's leading subscription-free online roleplaying games Guild Wars® and Guild Wars FactionsTM, and NCsoft® Corporation, the world's leading developer and publisher of online computer games, announce today the title of the next game in the award-winning franchise, Guild Wars NightfallTM. Further, Guild Wars Nightfall has entered the beta testing stage and Guild Wars players worldwide are invited to participate in an exclusive, first-look player-versus-player (PVP) event, July 28 — 30, 2006.

During the PVP Preview Event, both Guild Wars and Guild Wars Factions® players will get a first look at Guild Wars Nightfall, and will be able to try out the two new professions being introduced in the game; the Dervish, a scythe-wielding holy warrior, and the Paragon, guardian angel of the Elonian people. In addition to testing out the new professions and arenas, players will also be able to compete for items that will be exchangeable for a variety of rewards throughout the weekend event.

The Guild Wars Nightfall PVP Preview event will kick off on Friday, July 28 at 12:01am PDT and will continue through Sunday, July 30 at 11:59pm PST.

Game Spot Review

Paragon

The paragon isn't meant to be a frontline fighter. Instead, the paragon is best suited in a support role as a battle commander, capable of supporting teammates by throwing spears and using verbal chants and shouts that can boost the fighting abilities of those nearby. And the paragon's angelic nature isn't just aesthetic, as this profession's presence can help teammates resist hexes and other curses. It's easy to identify paragons on the battlefield, thanks to their angelic look. Even the paragon's armor is saintly in appearance, thanks to the incorporation of ivory and mother of pearl in its materials. And if that weren't enough, a paragon's metal armor usually has the form of wings engraved in it. It's no wonder that the Elonians in the game believe that paragons are guardian angels sent by the gods to serve as champions for the people.

Dervish

If the paragon is best while standing back from a fight, the dervish is at home in the heart of one. These holy warriors are capable of striking at multiple targets simultaneously with their wicked scythes. Of course, they're armed with a whirling, spinning attack that's perfect for when in the middle of a bunch of foes. Dervishes can also cast spells on themselves that aid in their assault, and the profession has various healing and protection abilities as well. The profession's most powerful ability, however, is to temporarily transform into the physical embodiment of a god. Since the profession is part warrior and part priest, dervishes are clad in robes rather than armor. Protection comes mainly from the dervish's agility in battle, as well as the various protection enhancements and spells. In addition to the robe, dervishes are equipped with bracers on their arms, and they're constantly hooded to show their humility to their gods.

Aerian_Skybane · Jul 18, 2006, 02:14 PM // 14:14

great find,

I cant wait to give it a run through in a couple weeks

Lyphen · Jul 18, 2006, 02:19 PM // 14:19

Another Elementalist model user? *sigh*

devils wraths · Jul 18, 2006, 02:20 PM // 14:20

omg thats awesome i carnt wait to try out the Dervish they sound so cool

Raxxman · Jul 18, 2006, 02:22 PM // 14:22

wonder how a dervish will pair up with a Sin, or a War

Similar musing with a Ranger Paragon

Zephyr Jackson · Jul 18, 2006, 02:22 PM // 14:22

Dervish = Paladin in one profession :|

milias · Jul 18, 2006, 02:23 PM // 14:23

Thanks for the info relaxed!

*hurries over to read the article*

Saraphim · Jul 18, 2006, 02:24 PM // 14:24

Ah well... at least I won't need to try and make gold or white dye...

]SK[ · Jul 18, 2006, 02:25 PM // 14:25

Quote:

Guild Wars Players Invited to Play in Exclusive Player-Versus-Player Event as Beta Testing Launches for Next Guild Wars Campaign

Brighton, England (July 18th , 2006) – ArenaNet®, developer of the world’s leading subscription-free online role playing games Guild Wars® and Guild Wars Factions™, and NCsoft® Europe, the world’s leading developer and publisher of online computer games, announce today the title of the next game in the award-winning franchise, Guild Wars Nightfall™. Further, Guild Wars Nightfall has entered the beta testing stage and Guild Wars players worldwide are invited to participate in an exclusive, first-look player-versus-player (PvP) event, July 28 – 31, 2006.

During the PvP Preview Event, both Guild Wars Prophecies and Guild Wars Factions players will get a first look at Guild Wars Nightfall, and will be able to try out the two new professions being introduced in the game; the Dervish, a scythe-wielding holy warrior, and the Paragon, guardian angel of the Elonian people. In addition to testing out the new professions and arenas, players will also be able to compete for items that will be exchangeable for a variety of rewards throughout the weekend event.

The Guild Wars Nightfall PvP Preview event will kick off on Friday, July 28 at 08:00 BST / 09:00 CET and will continue through Monday, July 31 to 07:59 BST / 08:59 CET.

Guild Wars, an instant bestseller worldwide upon its release in April 2005, and Guild Wars Factions, the number one game in both North America and Europe earlier this year, are global online role playing games. Guild Wars Nightfall will continue the tradition of inviting players to immerse themselves in an epic storyline centered in a vibrant fantasy setting, build personalised characters, compete in head-to-head battles with players from around the world, and find adventure in missions and quests, in a Guild Wars game unlike any player have seen before.

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Chapter 3 already

http://eu.guildwars.com/press/articl...all_announced/

lyra_song · Jul 18, 2006, 02:30 PM // 14:30

Paragon o.o ugly...but interesting skillset....sounds like the whole battlefield commander with shouts idea mixed with spear fighter.

and didnt someone just post dervish concept class >.>
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10002825

Pyrea · Jul 18, 2006, 02:34 PM // 14:34

AWESOME!

Can't wait to try out the Dervish....

bpphantom · Jul 18, 2006, 02:36 PM // 14:36

w00t! I'm not on call that weekend and can try it!

Don Zardeone · Jul 18, 2006, 02:38 PM // 14:38

eh, those are eles and rits X.x

I hope those are placekeeper or whatever models

]SK[ · Jul 18, 2006, 02:40 PM // 14:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Zardeone

eh, those are eles and rits X.x

I hope those are placekeeper or whatever models

Hah I just said the exact same thing on another forum.

ThunderStruck · Jul 18, 2006, 02:40 PM // 14:40

Sounds interesting! Can't wait to try them out!

devils wraths · Jul 18, 2006, 02:41 PM // 14:41

you reckon they are doing this because people are deciding to leave and trying to get them back seems weird from no where next week this is happening.

wilebill · Jul 18, 2006, 02:44 PM // 14:44

Sounds like the two new classes will be winners!

lyra_song · Jul 18, 2006, 02:50 PM // 14:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by devils wraths

you reckon they are doing this because people are deciding to leave and trying to get them back seems weird from no where next week this is happening.

Well lets see whats been happening...

World Championship, Skill Balance, and then poof! New class previews. o.o

I think it would be naive to think this is all not linked together >.>

It will probably be just a PvP weekend anyway.

majoho · Jul 18, 2006, 02:51 PM // 14:51

Sweet

majoho · Jul 18, 2006, 02:52 PM // 14:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by devils wraths

you reckon they are doing this because people are deciding to leave and trying to get them back seems weird from no where next week this is happening.

You actually think people left, LOL!