Curse

PhineasToke · May 24, 2005, 07:25 PM // 19:25

I called Random House today (they own Prima guides) and the tentative ship date for the guide is now June 7.

God, I hope it finally ships.

wwwgeek7 · May 24, 2005, 07:46 PM // 19:46

I called the local Gamestop today and they told me May 27th. I wonder what the holdup is...

Chad · May 24, 2005, 07:47 PM // 19:47

lol

I'm about ready to just cancel mine, seeing as I've completed the game with one Char and about there with another.

Althanis · May 24, 2005, 08:03 PM // 20:03

Why does anyone need to buy guides with all the wealth of information online?

Crom the Conqueror · May 24, 2005, 08:14 PM // 20:14

Umm... why the hell would anyone want to buy a guide for Guild Wars? Anyone can beat this game... with a with good team mates. No guide can help you get good team mates that I can assure you. No matter how many times you read the strategy guide, I assure you you are still gonna suck without your team mates.

PS. I beat the game three times already, just to prove guide is uselss.

Adaria · May 24, 2005, 08:30 PM // 20:30

Personally, I want the guide because it has a map and easier maps to see things than the online ones where I'd have to switch back and forth.

I want the pull out map to mark on it where certain people/collectors are for future reference so I don't have to keep running all over the place sometimes finding what I want. I also want to be able to mark where chests are generally located at times, just something quick to look at. Also, where bosses generally are and waht types.

AristonCC · May 24, 2005, 08:35 PM // 20:35

Plus it gives you something to read when you're at lunch somewhere where you don't have access to the forums. I took my EQ2 guide wherever I went so I could at least try to get my fix.

funbun · May 24, 2005, 08:42 PM // 20:42

This website and forum completely eliminate the need for a guide. I often have this site runing while playing GW.

wwwgeek7 · May 24, 2005, 11:10 PM // 23:10

In case anyone is interested, the Guild Wars Prima Strategy EGuide is available for download already:

http://estore.primagames.com/eguide_...?prodid=NC2100

Of course there's no map poster, but I believe the rest of the content is the same as what will be in the printed guide. There's a 22 page sample of the content you can view without buying.

femto · May 24, 2005, 11:24 PM // 23:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adaria

I want the pull out map to mark on it where certain people/collectors are for future reference so I don't have to keep running all over the place sometimes finding what I want. I also want to be able to mark where chests are generally located at times, just something quick to look at. Also, where bosses generally are and waht types.

that's strange, your version of Windows didn't come with MSpaint?

Willow · May 25, 2005, 01:29 AM // 01:29

I'd be a little concerned due to the fact that Guild Wars keeps getting tweaked- I've found that collectors occasionally change the items they offer.

PhineasToke · May 25, 2005, 03:19 AM // 03:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crom the Conqueror

Umm... why the hell would anyone want to buy a guide for Guild Wars? Anyone can beat this game... with a with good team mates. No guide can help you get good team mates that I can assure you. No matter how many times you read the strategy guide, I assure you you are still gonna suck without your team mates.

PS. I beat the game three times already, just to prove guide is uselss.

Your opinion, and you are entitled to it. But if one took the time to stand and read the questions by players in the game, a guide is ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY for them to understand it. One thing that works is to HELP those who need help, it does give a rewarding feeling.

If you feel you are so good, maybe you could teach us a few tricks, I am always willing to learn.

Mina · May 25, 2005, 11:56 PM // 23:56

I'd rather open a booklet(guide) then alt tab out to read any wewbsite info every time i need info WHILE i'm playing the game.

No printing info out isnt the same. E Guides have always sucked in comparison too,.

Adaria · May 26, 2005, 12:13 AM // 00:13

Oh no no, it did, but I'd prefer a paper copy over a Digital one.

See my computer is slow switching between the windows when GW is running. I need a new one, it isn't horrid, its just slow and I haven't patience for it.

dansamy · May 26, 2005, 12:40 AM // 00:40

I prefer a guide for most of my games because it lets me plan things without having the computer on. I can lay up in bed and research without staring at the computer screen.

funbun · May 26, 2005, 01:45 AM // 01:45

GW updates so often I imagine this guide is already useless. 6 months from now the Guide will be a joke.

Awol Duteq · May 26, 2005, 03:08 AM // 03:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by funbun

GW updates so often I imagine this guide is already useless. 6 months from now the Guide will be a joke.

Thats usually the case with any online game. Things change and eventually the guide becomes essentially worthless as far as information in it. The map however.. would be nice. But 20 or whatever dollars for a map... not worth the price I can just resize the map I have and get a poster printout of it for like 5 dollars.

Spartan2 · Jun 01, 2005, 10:55 PM // 22:55

Bah... I went with their original release dates that are still posted on the Prima site!!
I was getting pissed off at Bestbuy ... but I guess Prima still hasn't shipped... ahh this is annoying!

nechronius · Jun 01, 2005, 11:41 PM // 23:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adaria

Oh no no, it did, but I'd prefer a paper copy over a Digital one.

See my computer is slow switching between the windows when GW is running. I need a new one, it isn't horrid, its just slow and I haven't patience for it.

Dual monitors and Guild Wars windowed.
Surf the web and play Guild Wars.
Answer questions for the guys in your nightshift work crew and play Guild Wars.
Watch a DVD and play Guild Wars.

"Amazing how you can do without the essentials of life, so long as you have the luxuries."

wwwgeek7 · Jun 02, 2005, 11:40 AM // 11:40

I finally tracked down a copy of the guide at the local Gamestop. It has lots of useful information that is probably online somewhere, but it's handy to have it all together in one place. There are also interesting write-ups throughout the guide where some of the game designers describe their favorite characters. I thought that was a unique touch.