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original. · Mar 11, 2009, 01:00 PM // 13:00

hi,
how many hours does it take to finish eotn ?
im playing this game from the begin, tho i am slow if it comes down on finishing a campaign. im planning on buying eotn but will only buy it if it takes a good amount of hours to finish it .
~ori

Rhiana Reborn · Mar 11, 2009, 01:09 PM // 13:09

Finish it? Meaning doing the missions? Not very long if you're a competent player. Say 10-15 hours.

That's just the main quests, though. Actually doing it all will take you much longer.

There are a large number of dungeons, some of them quite difficult. Lots of faction-specific quests that have PvE skills as rewards, the armor that requires a title to obtain, as well as the Hall of Monuments.

So get it, definitely. I've spent more time in EotN than Nightfall on my main character, and I've had EotN for much less time.

lewis91 · Mar 11, 2009, 01:47 PM // 13:47

^ agree with above post, it does have alot to do, ive probably spent more time in EoTN than any other campaign, most probably because of the optional dungeons, the story line should take 10+ hours if you know what your doing, maybe 20+ if your new to the story line. But like i was saying, the story line isnt the only thing there, dungeons are fun to do.

Taurean · Mar 11, 2009, 02:02 PM // 14:02

10-15 hours, really? How do you level your character that fast? AND get through all the quests? You must be very skilled.

Not sure how long i've played, but i think i've spent, say around 50 hours now.. i'm at Gunnar's hold, lvl 17, nearly 18.. Monsters are getting tougher too.

Rhiana Reborn · Mar 11, 2009, 02:05 PM // 14:05

Uhm... I was level 20 long before EotN came out, and I did everything that could be done in the preview weekend, then picked it up afterwards.

Am getting my monk through it now, and in 3 days of 4hrs/day, she only has to do Destruction's Depths and Time for Heroes left. I didn't even play just on her, either.

eldrethv · Mar 11, 2009, 02:47 PM // 14:47

Last time I went through and completed eotn I did in about 6-7 hours.
Though, thats probably my 6th time doing it. It'll take you a good while the first time through, and some parts are pretty challenging.

I'd recommend you buy eotn not for the storyline, but for everything else. Dungeons and dungeon exclusive weapons. Super useful Norn/Asura/Dwarven title track skills. Lots of faming

eotn is probably my favorite game, content-wise.

dasmitchies · Mar 11, 2009, 02:48 PM // 14:48

The dungeons alone are worth it.

crazybanshee · Mar 11, 2009, 02:54 PM // 14:54

After running all 10 of my characters through eotn, I would agree with the 6-7 hours for an experienced, already level 20 person to just run through the main storyline to finish the game. Excluding side quests, dungeons etc. And after running all my characters simultaneously through each of the games, for some reason eotn annoyed me more than the rest, and I have no idea why. Perhaps its the constant cutscenes after every single mission and quest and in the middle of everything, even though I skip them on my slow connection they're annoying.

original. · Mar 11, 2009, 03:20 PM // 15:20

thanks

, i might pick it up. i mainly want it because of the story + dungeons.
also in the MOX quests in the tutorial part there was this asura (forgot his name) who actualy spoke to me w/o cutscene (audio), are there more of these npc's? because i can't recall this happen in any of the other campaigns

TheodenKing · Mar 11, 2009, 03:20 PM // 15:20

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Originally Posted by Taurean

10-15 hours, really? How do you level your character that fast? AND get through all the quests? You must be very skilled.

Not sure how long i've played, but i think i've spent, say around 50 hours now.. i'm at Gunnar's hold, lvl 17, nearly 18.. Monsters are getting tougher too.

EOtN was designed for lvl 20. It is not a stand-alone campaign. Later they added the mechanics to play as a lvl 10 and above. So we will assume he is playing it as a lvl 20.

"Finishing" is subjective. here are the things I 'd say are worth your time in EOtN:
1) Doing the storyline at least once.
2) Doing all the dungeons at least once. (HM if you are uber).
3) Gaining most of the pve-only skills for your primary character.
4) Maxing out titles (Asuran/Vanguard/Norn/Delver) for your primary character if you plan to use the related pve-only skills.
5) Bison Tourney to unlock some more heroes.
6) Farming if there's a specific item you want (like a voltaic spear) or materials for a collector (destroyer cores for gauntlets) or whatever.

EOtN will keep you busy. I'd say the pve-only skills are the biggest reason you'd want the expansion, even if you plan to spend your time elsewhere, unless you are pure pvp.

Taurean · Mar 11, 2009, 03:26 PM // 15:26

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Originally Posted by Rhiana Reborn

Uhm... I was level 20 long before EotN came out, and I did everything that could be done in the preview weekend, then picked it up afterwards.

If you had to lvl a new char, it would take longer... If i used my brain when i bought NF and EOTN, i would find out that i could travel there with my old ranger.. but i started a new one instead x) Just found out that i could travel into the new missions..

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Originally Posted by eldrethv

I'd recommend you buy eotn not for the storyline, but for everything else. Dungeons and dungeon exclusive weapons. Super useful Norn/Asura/Dwarven title track skills. Lots of faming

eotn is probably my favorite game, content-wise.

That is why i bought it ^^ Mainly for the new skills, much more fun to play with a ranger!

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Originally Posted by TheodenKing

EOtN was designed for lvl 20. It is not a stand-alone campaign. Later they added the mechanics to play as a lvl 10 and above. So we will assume he is playing it as a lvl 20.

"Finishing" is subjective. here are the things I 'd say are worth your time in EOtN:
1) Doing the storyline at least once.
2) Doing all the dungeons at least once. (HM if you are uber).
3) Gaining most of the pve-only skills for your primary character.
4) Maxing out titles (Asuran/Vanguard/Norn/Delver) for your primary character if you plan to use the related pve-only skills.
5) Bison Tourney to unlock some more heroes.
6) Farming if there's a specific item you want (like a voltaic spear) or materials for a collector (destroyer cores for gauntlets) or whatever.

EOtN will keep you busy. I'd say the pve-only skills are the biggest reason you'd want the expansion, even if you plan to spend your time elsewhere, unless you are pure pvp.

Mhm, i see all your points. It is a great game i think, i come from Diablo 2 ^^
Gaining new skills and controlling combat as a ranger is mainly what keeps me interested in this game. Not being the best of the best, b\c that is impossible ^^

eldrethv · Mar 11, 2009, 03:28 PM // 15:28

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Originally Posted by original.

thanks

, i might pick it up. i mainly want it because of the story + dungeons.
also in the MOX quests in the tutorial part there was this asura (forgot his name) who actualy spoke to me w/o cutscene (audio), are there more of these npc's? because i can't recall this happen in any of the other campaigns

I'm pretty sure most asura actually talk to you. They say different things depending on your rank in the title-track, aswell. I'm not sure about norn or dwarf.

Rhiana Reborn · Mar 11, 2009, 03:33 PM // 15:33

When you click on EotN merchants/NPCs, they say something. Never bothered to listen, but all the merchants do it. Charr, Dwarf, Human, Norn and Asuran. Shrine guards too, and probably the NPCs that just run around with no apparent purpose as well.

Gets repetitive after a while, though.

Lord Of Blame · Mar 11, 2009, 08:33 PM // 20:33

Kinda off topic......Yeah the little Asura punks call you "Bookah" for a long time when you talk to them. Not sure what rank makes them stop.

"Bookah" is a Asuran phrase that is used to refer to all non-Asuran creatures, and not, as some suspect, specifically to Humans. It typically denotes inferiority, and is often used in a condescending manner. It is also the name of loud, bellowing, make-believe monsters that Asura parents created to scare children.

Back on topic. Get EoTN!!!!!!!!!!!! My favorite by far.

Proff · Mar 14, 2009, 02:39 PM // 14:39

Apart from elite missions and areas in the game, eotn is the only area of the game I still enjoy, pve-wise anyway.