im new here and going to buy GW

Hi all im new and im going to buy GW in the next 2 weeks
i have a question ... i was thinking of buying:Prophecies+Factions
Prophecies+Nightfall
or
Nightfall+Factions

should i buy all 3 ?? i think it would cost too much and also i dont think ill have time to play all 3
thx

If you're going to buy two, get prophecies and nightfall. If only one, I reccomend prophecies.

Prophecies and Nightfall.

If you only get one, get Nightfall.

Prophecies and Nightfall again, if you're getting only one, get Nightfall.

Prophecies+Nightfall if you like PVE

Prophecies for the easy start and the free skills from quests and it has some great scenery.

Nightfall for the heroes that you can take back to Prophecies if you link your accounts plus its nice scenery as well

you can play both as they are standalone games as you feel like at the moment.

i thought Factions was a wart on the game but some people like it.

most are playing in Nightfall now as it is new

geez....I bought Nightfall, and I really wish I hadn't...I personally prefer Prophecies and Factions...

In a game like GW, I would recommend always buying the newest installment unless you don't mind playing alone.

If you take PvP seriously, you will pretty much have to buy all 3.

Between Prophecies and Factions, keep in mind that while Prophecies gives you access to more PvE content (in the form of a much larger and richer world), it does not give you access to any additional classes. Buying Factions + Nightfall gives you access to every profession. Learning curve in Factions and Nightfall are both steeper than in Prophecies, which some players enjoy. Factions also features the fastest character progression by far, which is actually a rather compelling reason to buy it.

if you are getting two then get Prophecies and Nightfall.
Prophecies is not deserted, but does have fewer players in it now due to Nightfall. I do recomend starting in prophecies like another said, and when you get to post searing just give me a whisper and I will pop over from nightfall and give you some help and tips.
I hope you enjoy the game as much as I do.

Justis Guy aka Justthis Girl

And play it with henchmen? Sans the benefits of the wonderful heroes? The same price for a 2 year old obsolete game as the new release all thanks to "copyright"? Hahaha. That is so funny on so many levels.

good advice

Buy Nightfall because thats where most players are


if you buy a 2nd chapter,
I recommend Factions - because you will get 2 more classes to play

if you enjoy GW -- buy all 3


the Guildwars online store gives you a discount if you buy more than 1 chapter
($10.00 off each if you buy more than 1)

Some people like to advise others to buy Prophecy, but bear in mind that only 1/3~1/2 of Prophecy's content is for lvl 20, rest is for lvls below. And bear in mind that Factions have better elite skills in many classes (Broadhead Arrow, Flesh Golem to name just a few), most of good elite skills in Prophecy also show up in Factions. Most of Prophecy's armors can be purchased in Factions, but not the other way around. You'll have access to Alliance Battle/Aspenwood/JadeQuarry only if you own Factions. So if you're skill conscious and like some pvp actions, more and better armor choices, pick Factions and Nightfall. Pick Prophecy only if you want a slower progression of leveling/learning curve and better storyline.

i was thinking of buying this http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde... &catid=21140

u guys think its a good price??

Prophecies+Nightfall, though I do like all 3 and I'm a PvE'r. Prophecies+Nightfall give you the most game play for your money. Factions is over quickly.

Prophecies plus Nightfall, my suggestion too.

Prophecies plus Nightfall 2 weeks later and then buy Faction for your new year gift or Xmas gift 3 - 4 weeks later =)

That's a great deal. I bought Nightfall for 39 alone when it came out at FutureShop.

Before you buy - read new player guides on this site (towards bottom of menu bar on home page) and on guildwiki.org, that will add to your information on the start of each chapter.

If you buy two chapters - do not load 2nd; just add the key on the existing chapter's login page - this will link the chapters so your characters can travel from one to the other. If you register them seperately, you cannot change it afterwards.

Prophecies has a slower progression with a lot of free skill quests; difficulty goes up slowly, allowing you to learn your profession. Yes, there are less players as the player base is spread over 3 chapters now, but the same can be said of any chapter. This chapter has the six "core" professions.

Factions has a faster leveling to level 20 (the max), but after training you have to purchase all sklls and the difficulty rises sharply. The missions are a mixture of PvE and PvP styles. This chapter adds two new professions to the core ones.

Nightfall has leveling shorter than Prophcies but longer than Factions. Again you have to buy your skills. This does present a problem with your heroes. As you obtain them, they are equipped with a few skills and can use any skills unlocked on your account, but if you have never had a character of that profession, you would be unable to add to the skill base for quite a while. The lack of players for groups in this chapter is due to players using their heroes (especially with the need to level them also) instead of real people. This chapter adds a different two new professions to the core ones.

If you start with any chapter except Prophecies and then take your character to Prophecies it will be a waste. Especially if you start with one of the "non-core" professions, as there are no elite skills for them in Prophecies, except for their secondary profession.

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde...27&catid=21140
why does this cost so much ?? i heard u get a special pet in colectors edition is that true ? and is it worth it ?

collector editions cost more because you get "extras"
http://www.guildwars.com/support/gamecontents/


Prophecies collectors (wont find in retail stores)

Factions Collectors gives a dragon minipet and other stuff

NF Collectors gives a minipet of evil npc, Varesh, and other stuff

I'd say to get Nightfall first if you dont care about following the story progression. The link in each Chapter's stories is pretty flimsy anyway.

With heroes, you can go back to the older Chapters without wasting time looking for Pugs.