Hi I'm new to the forums (technically). I was just curious what people looked for in professions in Guild Wars. I did a search and it surprissingly didn't bring up anything, at least not new.
So, what do YOU look for in a class? Power? Protection? The ability to pWn non-stop? And not just your class. Classes in your party. How they help you benefit etc. etc.
Personally I'm not into giving buffs or enchantments to myself, so in a party member I look for someone to do that. I guess for me that leaves the damage dealer, so I like assassins and elementalist. Nothing fancy just kill and move on. What about you?
What do you look for in a class?
Albireo of the Stars
milias
First and foremost, I look for a class that I would enjoy playing. It's easier said than done, though, considering that I have all 6 Tyrian classes 
Each class has its own role, it's ultimately up to you what you like playing the most.
Each class has its own role, it's ultimately up to you what you like playing the most.
TeeGee
I looked for class that is different from others, is some kind of spellcaster, is good for high-end pvp, is versatile, has many possibilities, is hard yet rewarding to play, is nasty to face for opponents.
Guess what I choose :P
Guess what I choose :P
Misc Merik
yeah pick what you really would want to play. Basically if you think "x" class is cool go for it good percentage of the time you wont regret making that char. I didnt do that at first I got peer pressured into making a necro when I really wanted to make a mesmer, but o well multiple char slots ftw. Later on I realized war clicked with my style just about as well as mesmer did.
Im crazy take what I say with a grain of salt.
Im crazy take what I say with a grain of salt.
sinican
I did the same as TeeGee when it came to my selection...
a class that ultimately is versatile only differents is i chose based on PvE...
I chose the Ritualist... very versatile class imo and has an awsome solo build that has no equal(opinion)
always has room in a group whether is be party dmg mitigation or support heal or strategic dmg placement the class can be molded into ANY group
and the class has very good ability to fit with most secondaries...
a class that ultimately is versatile only differents is i chose based on PvE...
I chose the Ritualist... very versatile class imo and has an awsome solo build that has no equal(opinion)
always has room in a group whether is be party dmg mitigation or support heal or strategic dmg placement the class can be molded into ANY group
and the class has very good ability to fit with most secondaries...
Kook~NBK~
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Originally Posted by Albireo of the Stars
So, what do YOU look for in a class? Power? Protection? The ability to pWn non-stop? And not just your class. Classes in your party. How they help you benefit etc. etc.
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Sometimes I like the mindless (relatively speaking, of course), in-your-face bash, hack, and slash of a Warrior. Other times I like causing harm from a distance without getting beat up too badly myself, enter the Ranger. Most times though, I enjoy screwing up my enemies efforts to cause me or my party harm while inflicting much pain on them, I've got a mesmer for that.
JGaff
I'm a support caster at heart. I have my Necro, but I enjoy my Mesmer the most (he's my new "main"). I have my warrior to farm, but I can split the time with my Mezzie too...
Mammoth
A class or profession that can benefit the whole team instead of just themself.
This is really more about how i like to play instead of the profession though... I'm a sucker for monks because of this, and love ritualists as well.
This is really more about how i like to play instead of the profession though... I'm a sucker for monks because of this, and love ritualists as well.
Orinn
Ultimately, it's whatever you enjoy playing. I like being in the middle of a fight, balancing offense and defense. I enjoy having to decide moment to moment where i should be, and what I should be doing. I like having survivability, but also offense.
For me, it was axe warrior, then rangers.
For me, it was axe warrior, then rangers.
MMSDome
Flexibility
Pretty much all classes have flexibility but I look for a class I can enjoy and remember several builds that serve different purposes. But above all I want to enjoy the class and if im not having fun with it I delete it. I created 2 rangers and put both in droks armor and deleted both cause I didnt have fun then I started a 3rd and actually began to like it. I am on my third necro atm and currently it is used for storage because i found it boring.
Pretty much all classes have flexibility but I look for a class I can enjoy and remember several builds that serve different purposes. But above all I want to enjoy the class and if im not having fun with it I delete it. I created 2 rangers and put both in droks armor and deleted both cause I didnt have fun then I started a 3rd and actually began to like it. I am on my third necro atm and currently it is used for storage because i found it boring.
Ken Dei
Balence:
Good vs. 33% of the classes. (Kills them easily or is hard to kill by them.)
Moderate vs. 33% of the classes. (Can kill or be killed in equal amounts.)
Weak vs. 33% of the classes. (Dies easily against them, or has trouble killing them.)
Good vs. 33% of the classes. (Kills them easily or is hard to kill by them.)
Moderate vs. 33% of the classes. (Can kill or be killed in equal amounts.)
Weak vs. 33% of the classes. (Dies easily against them, or has trouble killing them.)
Sli Ander
Challenge.
I like to play classes in a way thats difficult to play. Such as a non55 smite monk. When I'm tired of soloing, it gives me variety because I can switch to protection and healing when I want to help others. Its fun for me to see people doing more damage because of my spells, or know that I'm valuable to a team.
I like to play classes in a way thats difficult to play. Such as a non55 smite monk. When I'm tired of soloing, it gives me variety because I can switch to protection and healing when I want to help others. Its fun for me to see people doing more damage because of my spells, or know that I'm valuable to a team.
TaiClaw
When I was choosing which class I wanted to play, I considered many things.
I wanted this proffesion to be as squishy as a caster, yet have to go face to face with things that kill me in 2 shots.
I wanted a proffesion that is generally hated by most of the player base, so I can have a hard time finding a group for everything.
I wanted a proffesion that knowone cares for anymore, and in rapid decline of numbers.
I wanted a class that has no role in the game whatsoever.
Yes, I chose an
Assassin and I couldn't be happier. <--- That part is not sarcasm (Try gues which part is).
On another note, I am looking for people to help with a forge run in FoW, as I have all the things required for my Obsidian armour, yet all the pugs despise me.
My ign is Tai Claw.
I wanted this proffesion to be as squishy as a caster, yet have to go face to face with things that kill me in 2 shots.
I wanted a proffesion that is generally hated by most of the player base, so I can have a hard time finding a group for everything.
I wanted a proffesion that knowone cares for anymore, and in rapid decline of numbers.
I wanted a class that has no role in the game whatsoever.
Yes, I chose an
Assassin and I couldn't be happier. <--- That part is not sarcasm (Try gues which part is).On another note, I am looking for people to help with a forge run in FoW, as I have all the things required for my Obsidian armour, yet all the pugs despise me.
My ign is Tai Claw.
actionjack
There are lots concept class in the suggestion fourm to look at....
For me.. first I look at the "Cool" factor.. than how unique it is, what role it play, if it is interesting to play, and how well it work with other class.... of couse... most I don't think in that much detail anyway...
For me.. first I look at the "Cool" factor.. than how unique it is, what role it play, if it is interesting to play, and how well it work with other class.... of couse... most I don't think in that much detail anyway...
Ti Ni Xian
Usually look at what armor the class has.
Armor addiction.....
Armor addiction.....
Raiken
For me, it's simply damage output. I don't have the temperment to support my teammates, so I do as much damage as I can before going down. Hence, Warrior, Assassin, and Ele. It's a win for me when all the enemies are dead.
Fred Kiwi
I look for a class that is reasonably sophisticated and looks like it needs skill to use. Or a class that no one uses
moo moo
I look for a class that has Me/ in front of the name. Anything after the / doesnt rly matter to me. I salvaged my first accounts Mez Fissure just to re-make on on my other account just to get that survivor title 
. Also because he has purple glow now
. Also because he has purple glow now
Mr. G
my 1st char was a ranger, beacuse thats what i always played in other games, then a warrior for the pwn, a 55 for thefarming...am at the point all i look for is armour - each class has uber builds now and so i just want looks
Jeremy Untouchable
tai claw, i'll help you get to the forge Pm me in game when we have favor
GloryFox
Versatility and Jack of All trades... that is why I enjoy playing the Ritualist...
Attuned Was Songkai = For the Spike!
Attuned Was Songkai = For the Spike!
they call me joker
when i choose a class to play as, i'll either choose it for its uniqueness (i hate being able to think that there's someone else out there exactly like me,
you know?) or for its ability to provide me with a challenge. in a group, i usually gather classes that will compliment each other well, like monk and warrior with an archer.
i play as an assassin, cause i like all things ninja...ish. i also like the ranger, because most of the time i like to play support, like an archer or caster.
you know?) or for its ability to provide me with a challenge. in a group, i usually gather classes that will compliment each other well, like monk and warrior with an archer.i play as an assassin, cause i like all things ninja...ish.
i also like the ranger, because most of the time i like to play support, like an archer or caster.
Evilsod
My first class was the ranger... always been my favourite.
Surely a jack of all trades is the mesmer?
Surely a jack of all trades is the mesmer?
Albireo of the Stars
Wow, I wasn't actually expecting this many people to reply, but I'm loving it. For me hearing opinions about what people love and don't love are awesome. Thanks ya'll, great opinions, and keep 'em coming if you want.
Bowman Artemis
I really, really like soloing my way through a huge big pack of enemies (think troll cave) but I don't like the play style of the warrior. I'm looking forward to playing the dervish for that reason. Anything that means I can rush into a big group of guys and own 'em is good in my book.
I'm not a big fan of farming, I just like seeing all those guys hit the floor at once.
I'm not a big fan of farming, I just like seeing all those guys hit the floor at once.
007 Error
Even before buying the game I knew my main character was going to be a monk. First of all I simply love the way they look, the tattoos, the armour etc. I mostly play as a WoH healer, and really like that feeling of being one of the main pillars holding the group together. Also I love the responsability and having the power to keep people alive. It's a great feeling to see that all your group members are still alive after a particularly hard fight. I recently started farming the UW and that's also quite fun.
So yeah, monking all the way for me.
So yeah, monking all the way for me.
QuixotesGhost
I like a class that I know will have the other guy screaming, "GODAMN IT!" at his keyboard.
So Mesmer and Ranger.
So Mesmer and Ranger.