Should I get Guild Wars?

Enigma · Post by **Enigma** » 2005-07-04 06:36pm

I want to get it but I want to know if it is worth the $50.

Brother-Captain Gaius · Post by **Brother-Captain Gaius** » 2005-07-04 06:40pm

It's a lot of fun. Plus no monthly fees. My biggest beef, however, is that a lot of the end-game stuff now effectively (if not technically) requires support from a moderately-sized and active guild. Not that I have anything against that, but personally I don't have the time/energy to maintain or participate in such a guild.

Post by **Beowulf** » 2005-07-04 07:06pm

Quick question: who else here plays Guild Wars? Maybe we could start up a guild if there's enough of us.

Temjin · Post by **Temjin** » 2005-07-04 07:17pm

I got it just a few days ago. I've been addicted ever since.

Worth every penny I paid.

Brother-Captain Gaius · Post by **Brother-Captain Gaius** » 2005-07-04 08:46pm

Beowulf wrote:Quick question: who else here plays Guild Wars? Maybe we could start up a guild if there's enough of us.

I'd be open to that. Not sure how often I'd be able to do stuff, but with summer in full swing I could probably set aside some Guild Wars time.

I have a guild from when my friends and I planned on getting it together from the beta/early access periods, but since I'm the only one who actually ended up getting the game (oi), it's sort of a one-person guild right now. We could either use that or start a new one, I'm open to either, though I have already bought guild heraldry.

The Dark · Post by **The Dark** » 2005-07-04 08:52pm

Assuming I can upgrade my computer a bit more, I'll get it. I'm below MinSpec on RAM, though.

Captain tycho · Post by **Captain tycho** » 2005-07-04 11:16pm

I've got a handful of characters, I haven't gotten around to playing it lately.

Zac Naloen · Post by **Zac Naloen** » 2005-07-06 02:44pm

got it an loving it, my names "Zac Naloen" currently i level 6 elementalist... and im still very early in the game

Post by **Beowulf** » 2005-07-06 04:17pm

Brother-Captain Gaius wrote:I have a guild from when my friends and I planned on getting it together from the beta/early access periods, but since I'm the only one who actually ended up getting the game (oi), it's sort of a one-person guild right now. We could either use that or start a new one, I'm open to either, though I have already bought guild heraldry.

What's the name and abbreviation of the guild? Oh, and do you have a cape already?

Brother-Captain Gaius · Post by **Brother-Captain Gaius** » 2005-07-06 04:20pm

Beowulf wrote:What's the name and abbreviation of the guild? Oh, and do you have a cape already?

Knights of Absolution [KoA]. And yeah, it's an eagle device... I'll scrounge up a screenie in a bit.

Chardok · Post by **Chardok** » 2005-07-06 04:23pm

I have a lvl 13 death necro. Useless in PVP, but I can always reallocate.

Brother-Captain Gaius · Post by **Brother-Captain Gaius** » 2005-07-06 04:27pm

Chardok wrote:I have a lvl 13 death necro. Useless in PVP, but I can always reallocate.

Nonsense... most any logical build is viable in PvP, with a little work and constant adaptation (a static build, on the other hand, is indeed worthless).

And here's the heraldry:

Chardok · Post by **Chardok** » 2005-07-06 04:42pm

Brother-Captain Gaius wrote:
Chardok wrote:I have a lvl 13 death necro. Useless in PVP, but I can always reallocate.
Nonsense... most any logical build is viable in PvP, with a little work and constant adaptation (a static build, on the other hand, is indeed worthless).

And here's the heraldry:

THAT'S WHAT I KEEP SAYING! But people are all, Man, no one is going to want you in PvP...blah blah blah. Yeah, let's see how you like that after a 300 point putrid explosion, fools.

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removed pic quote. Sheesh.

Post by **Beowulf** » 2005-07-06 04:54pm

Brother-Captain Gaius wrote:
Beowulf wrote:What's the name and abbreviation of the guild? Oh, and do you have a cape already?
Knights of Absolution [KoA]. And yeah, it's an eagle device... I'll scrounge up a screenie in a bit.

Doesn't sound bad to me. My current character is "Autumn Petal".I'll be on tonight about 0100 Zulu.

Captain tycho · Post by **Captain tycho** » 2005-07-06 09:21pm

I'll join up. My highest level char is a level 12 (or 13) Elementalist/Necro, currently specializing in blood draining spells and massive AoE rapage.

Xon · Post by **Xon** » 2005-07-06 09:38pm

I'm thinking of going for Guild Wars, after I ditch World of Warcraft

Brother-Captain Gaius · Post by **Brother-Captain Gaius** » 2005-07-06 09:44pm

Alrighty... throw me a tell @ Sister Severa (should auto forward to alts), and I'll throw an invite back.

Captain tycho · Post by **Captain tycho** » 2005-07-06 10:36pm

Righto, I'm Tychon Katashar (yup, real great name.

) Expect a message in about 20 minutes or so.

Dark · Post by **Dark** » 2005-07-07 12:08am

GW is a great game and i would advise any one to get it.

I have 3 characters

1) Level 20 necro/monk Erestor Mithrandir
2) Level 19 worrier/Ranger Elona Mithrandir
3) PvP only warrier/Ranger
USA Server

I tried running my own guild but i found it to damanding so i sacked it.
I havent been on lately but its a game you well always go back to.

Chmee · Post by **Chmee** » 2005-07-07 12:13am

It's been sitting on my shelf for a couple weeks and I'm getting ready to install ... what are the main skills of the Ranger class?

Brother-Captain Gaius · Post by **Brother-Captain Gaius** » 2005-07-07 12:18am

Chmee wrote:It's been sitting on my shelf for a couple weeks and I'm getting ready to install ... what are the main skills of the Ranger class?

Archery skills, beast mastery (pet), survival (misc self buff/heals and such), and nature rituals (area enchantment buff/debuffs). I think I may have missed one, I've never really played a Ranger.

Dark · Post by **Dark** » 2005-07-07 12:26am

Answering Chmee Question

There are to many to list but the main skill types are

Expertise= Points into Expertise decrease the energy cost of your attack skills, Preparations, and Traps

Beast Mastery= Beast Mastery improves your animal companion's basic attack damage,as well as skills that help to keep your companion from harm

Marksmanship= Improving marksmanship increases basic bow damage, and increases damage dealt by bow skills

Wilderness Survival= Wilderness Survival improves defensive stances, Preparations, and traps

Dahak · Post by **Dahak** » 2005-07-07 06:15am

I have been pondering buying it, but my current budget isn't what I'd call relaxing...

Captain tycho · Post by **Captain tycho** » 2005-07-07 07:26pm

Oooh, they implemented a faction system while I was away. Another incentive for pvp.

Chardok · Post by **Chardok** » 2005-07-07 07:30pm

Captain tycho wrote:Oooh, they implemented a faction system while I was away. Another incentive for pvp.

Eh? Wot now? Speak up, yon cross-dresser.