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Starsky-sama · Feb 10, 2006, 05:09 PM // 17:09

I would just like to know (if possible from an Anet source Gaile/Alex).

Will there be a GW: Factions Prima Guide?

I still enjoy the 1st one. Would like to get the 2nd if its in the works.

(checked Primagames themselves, ofcourse, it still might be too early at this time. nothing about this there.)

(basically asking bcuz there was alot of "critics" about the 1st one, and will they improve how they compile this one bcuz of the feedback from that.

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/fenx.

Xonic · Feb 10, 2006, 05:10 PM // 17:10

I am sure there will be

crazy diamond · Feb 10, 2006, 05:15 PM // 17:15

As I am sure it will be obsolete within a month.

quickmonty · Feb 10, 2006, 05:22 PM // 17:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazy diamond

As I am sure it will be obsolete within a month.

Probably obsolete already.

Tuoba Hturt Eht · Feb 10, 2006, 05:23 PM // 17:23

HAhahah .. even if there will be one ...

Like crazy diamond has mentioned...

It will be obsolete ...

But it will be useful for the maps ...

KvanCetre · Feb 10, 2006, 05:30 PM // 17:30

It would be cool to go the route of WoW and have Brady make an online guide that would be constantly updated... but honestly I don't know if the changes in guild wars are big enough to warrant one. maybe someone should just make an unofficial guide that would be updated and printable to fit in a 3 ring binder....

http://www.bradygames.com/bookstore/...744007224&rl=1

unienaule · Feb 10, 2006, 08:03 PM // 20:03

"Not big enough to warrant one"?! I would say that close to a majority of skills now are different than they were at release. Along with all the new features, new areas, new/removed armors, new items, new monsters... How is there not enough to update? If you've actually looked at/own the Prima guide, you know how full of BS it is. An online one from Brady would be much better, especially since we wouldn't get a million people saying things like "No, you're wrong noob, I have the guide and it says there is a Fort Koga/Adept's armor/whatever."

=HT=Ingram · Feb 10, 2006, 08:47 PM // 20:47

basically if they do it will be a update of the existing one with corrections, and new maps and expanded character class skill sections... Something like Guild Wars Chapter 1 & 2 Guide... that is if they go with their traditional pattern on such things...

Also expect this guide to be out about 4 to 6 weeks after Factions release... IF they are doing it. This was about the time frame for the release after Chapter 1 launch...

Phades · Feb 10, 2006, 08:57 PM // 20:57

I dont know why people throw money at these guides. Simply going to websites like this or gamefaqs is free and tends to be more accurate in the long run.

Diablo™ · Feb 10, 2006, 09:01 PM // 21:01

Weren't they tossing those guides out for free during the last E3? In fact after the show they were just tossing them straight into the trash.

Resette · Feb 10, 2006, 09:44 PM // 21:44

I thought I read somewhere that ANet is writing the strategy guide this time. I'm pretty sure it was either in an faq or, more likely, a Gaile chat log.

QuixotesGhost · Feb 11, 2006, 03:29 AM // 03:29

Most guides nowadays just cram in a bunch of random filler crap so they can hit the shelf near the same time as the game as possible.

Thock · Feb 11, 2006, 08:03 AM // 08:03

Dear god I hope not, I still have to debunk "Prima Myths" in game all the time.

shmek · Feb 11, 2006, 10:39 AM // 10:39

Because people buy them .... OF COURSE there will be.

It will additionally be just as useless as every other guide made to anyone that sticks with a game long enough to be knowledgable in the first place though.

Moral of the story: save your money and enjoy the game or else write your own guide and make mucho denero yourself

funbun · Feb 11, 2006, 12:57 PM // 12:57

Just like someone said, "it'll be obselete in a month." This forum is the Prima Guide as far as I'm concerned.

If want to use Prima, go play Nintendo or something where the game doesn't change and micro-evolve like GW.

Skuld · Feb 11, 2006, 01:53 PM // 13:53

If there is one I hope it doesn't lie like the existing..

GuildWiki ftw

EternalTempest · Feb 11, 2006, 03:04 PM // 15:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by KvanCetre

It would be cool to go the route of WoW and have Brady make an online guide that would be constantly updated... but honestly I don't know if the changes in guild wars are big enough to warrant one. maybe someone should just make an unofficial guide that would be updated and printable to fit in a 3 ring binder....

http://www.bradygames.com/bookstore/...744007224&rl=1

Your suppose to be able to buy an electronic version and get "updates" to it..... http://www.primagames.com/strategy/book/update/7058/
and if they update it, you get to buy it again

funbun · Feb 11, 2006, 04:17 PM // 16:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by EternalTempest

Your suppose to be able to buy an electronic version and get "updates" to it..... http://www.primagames.com/strategy/book/update/7058/
and if they update it, you get to buy it again

That's lame. Just use forums they update instantly. fo free

EternalTempest · Feb 11, 2006, 04:18 PM // 16:18

I would never buy an electronic version when I have great resourcs as forums and guildwiki. I dont think there eletronics sales are so hot for any guide.

Markaedw · Feb 11, 2006, 04:43 PM // 16:43

looking into it, I wouldn't buy an e-book then buy the update, no. Now the brady games would be a good idea. Th e biggest problem with any guides is the the writer, just played enough to know the bassics.

For isnstace in the Divinity Coast, the guide says the save villager a, b ,c d, and e. Nowhere in the guide does it say that the aformentioned villagers like to stand in poision water. Or in Sancum Cay bonus, while you are taking the ghost home the mantle may be killing the vizzier, the guides are good for maps but that's about it, but guildwiki has maps and guides, is free and written by players. I will stick with guildwiki from here