The title says it all-So why do you play Guild Wars? Is it to play the storyline and have fun? Is it just to try to be the best? What is it from-the following choices.
Here are the choices. I couldn't make it poll, the options were too descriptive, therefore long.
Choice 1: I mainly follow the story/play the game for fun *i don't care about good armor and weps* *infact i don't have very many good weapons or good armor on my characters* *
{good weps as in rare ones green and gold etc/good armor as in say 15k armor etc}
Choice 2: I mainly play the game for pure pvp. I don't pve much if at all.
Choice 3: I mainly follow the story/play the game for fun *i have a few good weapons and maybe expensive armor on 1 character*
Choice 4: I just play the game to be the best. Have the best weapons, armor and titles!
Choice 5: I mainly follow the story/play the game for fun. I have no special armor *15k etc* or much good weapons. I would like to but gold making can be hard and i can't afford.
Why do you play Guild Wars?
Sir Seifus Halbred
Jetdoc
Great topic, but trying to narrow it down to a few choices isn't too great. You may want to simply call them "examples".
Honestly, I play Guild Wars because it's a nice escape from real life. It's a beautiful world with a rich PvE story, where you actually feel like you accomplish things towards a goal, and that accomplishment for the most part is in your control.
Accumulating wealth and "nice items" for me is simply a by-product of playing the game for fun, and a constant reminder of my prior PvE accomplishments.
Honestly, I play Guild Wars because it's a nice escape from real life. It's a beautiful world with a rich PvE story, where you actually feel like you accomplish things towards a goal, and that accomplishment for the most part is in your control.
Accumulating wealth and "nice items" for me is simply a by-product of playing the game for fun, and a constant reminder of my prior PvE accomplishments.
Taala
Choice 3 for me I suppose. It's just that all my characters end up with 15k armour eventually simply because the cash just keeps flowing in while playing, without farming, and have to use it on something.
Kakumei
Because it's the most enjoyable game out there at the moment.
DamFiNo
Just like Jetdoc said.
Hauki
I play it purely because of GvG.
Having only fun seasons since June or July is killing any shred of joy left in that though.
Having only fun seasons since June or July is killing any shred of joy left in that though.
More Outrage
None of the choices above.
I love it when I:
i. get a good looking gold drop to identify.
ii. open a new area.
iii. get an ecto.
iv. kill a boss and get his elite skill/green weapon.
v. find out the weapon I found and gave Koss turns out to be very very rare.
vi. max out any of the rare material slots in my inventory.
vii. meet someone nice who just wants to play.
viii. meet someone nice from a country/place I will probably never visit or see.
ix. have a nice chat with someone in game.
x. get new armour and experiment with dye combos (used to be more fun though).
...and so on and so on (could go on forever).... also not in that order.
I love it when I:
i. get a good looking gold drop to identify.
ii. open a new area.
iii. get an ecto.
iv. kill a boss and get his elite skill/green weapon.
v. find out the weapon I found and gave Koss turns out to be very very rare.
vi. max out any of the rare material slots in my inventory.
vii. meet someone nice who just wants to play.
viii. meet someone nice from a country/place I will probably never visit or see.
ix. have a nice chat with someone in game.
x. get new armour and experiment with dye combos (used to be more fun though).
...and so on and so on (could go on forever).... also not in that order.
Mournblade
I play for the pretty graphics. 0_o
I would normally choose a game like Neverwinter Nights because i'm a roleplayer at heart, but I love the GW graphics and scenery too much to give it up yet. =)
I would normally choose a game like Neverwinter Nights because i'm a roleplayer at heart, but I love the GW graphics and scenery too much to give it up yet. =)
Meat Axe
I think the game is great. It's fun, and it's beautiful. The graphics are great, and the world is a good place to explore because of this. I have fun exploring. Not so much the hours it takes to scrape the walls, but because you get to see so much of this world.
So yeah, I basically follow the storyline, get as many titles as a can for each of my characters. But I only get good armour if it looks good enough to get. For my Dervish, I actually prefer the look of the Istani armour you start off with. For my ranger, I'll probably get her 15k studded leather, even if it does have a pretty useless mod (Armour +15 vs Lightning). At some point I will probably get them both obsidian armour, but for now that's not terribly important.
So yeah, I basically follow the storyline, get as many titles as a can for each of my characters. But I only get good armour if it looks good enough to get. For my Dervish, I actually prefer the look of the Istani armour you start off with. For my ranger, I'll probably get her 15k studded leather, even if it does have a pretty useless mod (Armour +15 vs Lightning). At some point I will probably get them both obsidian armour, but for now that's not terribly important.
sage tank
I play Guild War, well, the first reason is that Eles are hot, I'm serious, I was getting sick of Runescape graphics with stickfigure people. I looked around, disliked wow races such as elves and dwarves who looked funny, and decided to try GW simply that the eles were hot for ingame graphics
Then, well I started liking GW for its giving of good weapon without farming alot. By good I mean max stat. Never cared for skin, never will. Who the hell cares what I wield when I'm busy wacking or infusing. So, for me, thats reason #1, kinda of.
Then, well I started liking GW for its giving of good weapon without farming alot. By good I mean max stat. Never cared for skin, never will. Who the hell cares what I wield when I'm busy wacking or infusing. So, for me, thats reason #1, kinda of.
Kuldebar Valiturus
I think Guild Wars is the ideal game to play with a group of friends, or a close knit guild.
But, lacking that, it plays well as a solo game as well.
After having played WoW for the first 2 years after it was released, I do miss the in-game social scene a lot. Ironically, Blizzard's Community Forums were filled with horrible flamers and some really childish behavior; the Guild Wars online community seems to have a lot more maturity when it comes to discussion of the game.
I just wish it carried over a little more into the game. But, the strength of the game overcomes it's social deficiencies.
But, lacking that, it plays well as a solo game as well.
After having played WoW for the first 2 years after it was released, I do miss the in-game social scene a lot. Ironically, Blizzard's Community Forums were filled with horrible flamers and some really childish behavior; the Guild Wars online community seems to have a lot more maturity when it comes to discussion of the game.
I just wish it carried over a little more into the game. But, the strength of the game overcomes it's social deficiencies.
NoChance
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Originally Posted by More Outrage
None of the choices above.
I love it when I: i. get a good looking gold drop to identify. ii. open a new area. iii. get an ecto. iv. kill a boss and get his elite skill/green weapon. v. find out the weapon I found and gave Koss turns out to be very very rare. vi. max out any of the rare material slots in my inventory. vii. meet someone nice who just wants to play. viii. meet someone nice from a country/place I will probably never visit or see. ix. have a nice chat with someone in game. x. get new armour and experiment with dye combos (used to be more fun though). ...and so on and so on (could go on forever).... also not in that order. |
... mostly i, ii, iv, x ... great list!
Issac
Id say about choice 3 also I mostly play because some of my friends I enjoy talking to them and trying new builds etc.
Mega Storm
#3 If I had to pick one I guess.
I play because i'm in the Army and it's fun to take my mind off of everything after work. It keeps me away from trouble and going broke. I love the freedoms GW has and the adventuring. It's a good hobby to get involved with overall, and it goes well with coffee in the mornings, and beer in the...just after coffee time on the weekends.
When you have a job like mine, you love your down time, and spending some of it on GW is relaxing.
...even if I get drunk and start shouting crap at the retards spamming WTS in the local chat... (you know you do it. you don't care. you won't help get rid of the problem because you're too stupid to realise that you are a problem) lol
Long live GW!
I play because i'm in the Army and it's fun to take my mind off of everything after work. It keeps me away from trouble and going broke. I love the freedoms GW has and the adventuring. It's a good hobby to get involved with overall, and it goes well with coffee in the mornings, and beer in the...just after coffee time on the weekends.
When you have a job like mine, you love your down time, and spending some of it on GW is relaxing.
...even if I get drunk and start shouting crap at the retards spamming WTS in the local chat... (you know you do it. you don't care. you won't help get rid of the problem because you're too stupid to realise that you are a problem) lol
Long live GW!
kade
i play because i have no friends.
except koss, he is my friend.
except koss, he is my friend.
Malice Black
I use to play because I liked to accumulate wealth (and I did just that)
Tempy
To relax and have fun...though I seem to be picking up personal "quests" now...like skill capping.
onerabbit
i play as i enjoy the game, a bit to much
'Hi im onerabbit and im an addict'
'Hi im onerabbit and im an addict'
DreamRunner
I play it because its everything I wanted in a game which WoW isnt.
ikpt
Personal option: I play it to kill time until games that I am looking forward to are released.
LifeInfusion
-Joined because of gameplay similar to Magic: the Gathering
-Business Model with no monthly fee, so when you are busy you don't feel compelled to play and end up screwed
-Skill balancing and skill-based play (doesn't always go right, but they try)
-Eliminates grind of leveling skills and attributes
-Decent level cap attainment, unlike some other games with lvl 60, 100+ level caps that take forever
-Mission/Quest based Goal versus level goals
-full 3D, not 3D on isometric background
- minimal time investment (much like RTS/FPS)
- Fusion of RTS and FPS elements: interrupts, resource control, capture the flag
- World Championship based on skill
- Observer mode to learn new strategies and to think of counters
-No skill-leveling BS grinding such as "Fire attack Level 1 --> Fire attack Level 2" after zapping something 50000000 times with Fire
- Vanity armor provides no extra stats, just appearance
- Customization of weapons/armor
- Instant PvP Characters
- Only one "server" - server infrastructure allows playing with anyone via International Districts
- Ability to choose male/female character regardless of class
- Designate PvP areas, instead of random PKing
- At least 20 skills per class
- Banning of cheaters/hackers
- Low server downtime
- The developers play on a regular basis
to put it short, RPG without the BS, grind, and griefing.
-Business Model with no monthly fee, so when you are busy you don't feel compelled to play and end up screwed
-Skill balancing and skill-based play (doesn't always go right, but they try)
-Eliminates grind of leveling skills and attributes
-Decent level cap attainment, unlike some other games with lvl 60, 100+ level caps that take forever
-Mission/Quest based Goal versus level goals
-full 3D, not 3D on isometric background
- minimal time investment (much like RTS/FPS)
- Fusion of RTS and FPS elements: interrupts, resource control, capture the flag
- World Championship based on skill
- Observer mode to learn new strategies and to think of counters
-No skill-leveling BS grinding such as "Fire attack Level 1 --> Fire attack Level 2" after zapping something 50000000 times with Fire
- Vanity armor provides no extra stats, just appearance
- Customization of weapons/armor
- Instant PvP Characters
- Only one "server" - server infrastructure allows playing with anyone via International Districts
- Ability to choose male/female character regardless of class
- Designate PvP areas, instead of random PKing
- At least 20 skills per class
- Banning of cheaters/hackers
- Low server downtime
- The developers play on a regular basis
to put it short, RPG without the BS, grind, and griefing.
bart
i used to pay because it was free but then i got a job and that opened up other games.
unmatchedfury
I play it cause its the best leas expensive game out there. I liek the PvP stuff and will probably stick with this game untill the game I'm looking for comes out.
Str0b0
Because I love this game genre and for my money this is the best one out there.
Mr Jazzy
no fees. no pay to play, meaning i don't feel pressured to play everyday.
it's a nice stress reliever sometimes, and getting the best stuff doesn't take FOR..EVER.. (maybe some people disagree with me on this).
the controls are easy to learn.
coming up with unique skill builds (even if they are horrible) is very fun.
and each chapter is stand-alone! if i neglect one chapter, i won't be too out of the loop if i get the newest guild wars chapter, which is very convenient.
it's a nice stress reliever sometimes, and getting the best stuff doesn't take FOR..EVER.. (maybe some people disagree with me on this).
the controls are easy to learn.
coming up with unique skill builds (even if they are horrible) is very fun.
and each chapter is stand-alone! if i neglect one chapter, i won't be too out of the loop if i get the newest guild wars chapter, which is very convenient.
CagedinSanity
Find me someone who "doesn't" want to have good items and armor, and I'll show you a person who needs to find another game.
I play to have fun, even though it's frustrating at times. I cannot afford 15k armor (nor will I EVER be able to) and the only title I have ever acquired was sunspear and survivor (and my survivor ranger is deleted now.) I want to have all that stuff, but the truth is I just simply can't
I also play because it's the only decent MMO that's free. Silk road lags, runescape has a horrible online community, and I'm pretty much unfamiliar with all others. I would totally play WoW, if it wasn't monthly pay. (a few week trial isn't enough in my opinion.)
I play to have fun, even though it's frustrating at times. I cannot afford 15k armor (nor will I EVER be able to) and the only title I have ever acquired was sunspear and survivor (and my survivor ranger is deleted now.) I want to have all that stuff, but the truth is I just simply can't
I also play because it's the only decent MMO that's free. Silk road lags, runescape has a horrible online community, and I'm pretty much unfamiliar with all others. I would totally play WoW, if it wasn't monthly pay. (a few week trial isn't enough in my opinion.)
EPO Bot
For now, i like to kill a boss and say "There can be only one" after wich i absorb his elite skill and feel a rush of victory in my brains reward centers. I guess the 5000 exp. contributes much to that.
Unfortunately, i approach the point at wich i have unlocked all skills.
Unfortunately, i approach the point at wich i have unlocked all skills.
Ouchie
Once I had one Title ~ it was all over. Now I must have them all
Maximumraver
Getting all titles... for now...
Shmanka
Well I started competitive gaming long ago in the Wc3 days, did the beta for WoW and thought that blizzard finally lost it. I still don't like WoW yet my friends keep pushing it. Anyways, about 3 weeks later I saw my friend play some game asked "Whats that one?" "Oh I'm playing the beta for a new game called guildwars" "Oh cool." about 3 months later my Wc3 clan broke up for some stupid league reason, then told the guys if this clan break im kickin the bucket. Did for the most part just play with highschool friends now but the pvp in this game is so intense and more co-operative I love it.
Dougal Kronik
Play to complete the stories and quests.
Also to get GMC on every continent that they come out with.
I have 15k armor on my Ranger and the weapons are collectors, greens, or golds that have dropped for me.
I really want to see the Free to Play business model succeed, and maybe influence the industry into reducing or eliminating monthly fees.
The graphics are very realistic, which is a big seller for me.
Also to get GMC on every continent that they come out with.
I have 15k armor on my Ranger and the weapons are collectors, greens, or golds that have dropped for me.
I really want to see the Free to Play business model succeed, and maybe influence the industry into reducing or eliminating monthly fees.
The graphics are very realistic, which is a big seller for me.
Shadowfox1125
Because... it's my anti-drug..
Actually, more like my anti-life.
Actually, more like my anti-life.
divinechancellor
I started playing because i had just quit D2. And CS. And my friends peer pressured me into spending the money. I am sooooo glad i did. 
Wilhelm
I started playing in the Preview weekend...and have been here ever since. Albeit, I took a 8 monthish break during school.......the fun level is still here..and there is a great sense of community in the game, and I have met many people in game.
It's super easy to get into, and I very much enjoy the 'balanced' PvP, which hinders errr WoW.
The replay value of GW is even higher than that of Diablo 2, which was a previous game I enjoyed.
The best part....you don't need to play for 10+ hours a day to be successful.
Wait no...the best part...is there's no Orcs or anything stupid.
It's super easy to get into, and I very much enjoy the 'balanced' PvP, which hinders errr WoW.
The replay value of GW is even higher than that of Diablo 2, which was a previous game I enjoyed.
The best part....you don't need to play for 10+ hours a day to be successful.
Wait no...the best part...is there's no Orcs or anything stupid.
LiQuId StEeL
Choice 6: I play because I've got nothing better to do, and I can't imagine not playing with my guildies. (PvP)
Muk Utep
Reasons why I played:
The campaigns were interesting the first time I played through each of them. Only did them once each though because it felt pointless to do the same thing all over again.
Non-organized PvP was moderately interesting for a little while.
Reasons why I stopped playing after one month:
PvE quickly became stupidly boring, especially because PUGing is actually worse than single-player mode. I don't like farming and I don't like completing the same quests/missions again and again with no tangible benefits.
I don't have a sound card (and thus no TS/Vent) so no serious PvP guilds wanted me, and GvG is the only kind of PvP that I don't get tired of after twenty minutes.
The campaigns were interesting the first time I played through each of them. Only did them once each though because it felt pointless to do the same thing all over again.
Non-organized PvP was moderately interesting for a little while.
Reasons why I stopped playing after one month:
PvE quickly became stupidly boring, especially because PUGing is actually worse than single-player mode. I don't like farming and I don't like completing the same quests/missions again and again with no tangible benefits.
I don't have a sound card (and thus no TS/Vent) so no serious PvP guilds wanted me, and GvG is the only kind of PvP that I don't get tired of after twenty minutes.
Malice Black
If you only played for one month not even a medicore PvP guild would have excepted even if you had previous PvP exp.
The Silver Star
I used to play... for 20 months... and heres why i did paly and why i stopped playing Ill make the 5 reasons =)
1. Cheap and free.
2. PvP was great fun and well balanced.
3. Fun grouping with al ldifferent types of people for missions etc and making some friends.
4. I enjoyed the GW economy and gaining all best weps/armor.
5. Was the best game of its type available 2 years ago. Also was a massive player database.
1. Costing to much for all the expantions for such a small game.
2. PvP side of the game destroyed.
3. Heroes turned PvE into more of an RPG to a MMORPG.
4. I simply got everything i wanted. Via weps/armor.
5. Few players left and better games available for same price imo.
6. Heavly dislike the Title system more like a bragging system.
Feels like an RPG with outposts to show off titles now in my opinion
1. Cheap and free.
2. PvP was great fun and well balanced.
3. Fun grouping with al ldifferent types of people for missions etc and making some friends.
4. I enjoyed the GW economy and gaining all best weps/armor.
5. Was the best game of its type available 2 years ago. Also was a massive player database.
1. Costing to much for all the expantions for such a small game.
2. PvP side of the game destroyed.
3. Heroes turned PvE into more of an RPG to a MMORPG.
4. I simply got everything i wanted. Via weps/armor.
5. Few players left and better games available for same price imo.
6. Heavly dislike the Title system more like a bragging system.
Feels like an RPG with outposts to show off titles now in my opinion
Zedd Kun
Last May I wanted to buy a new game, and then I saw the top list in bought games on a norwegian page, and Guild Wars was #1 so I bought it.
I don't see why ppl want all titles tho.. It's just boring, only titles i have/want are treasure hunter and wisdom.
I don't see why ppl want all titles tho.. It's just boring, only titles i have/want are treasure hunter and wisdom.
aron searle
Because i get whipped by my boss if i don't farm enough gold.
Youll be back when you get a morgage
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Originally Posted by bart
i used to pay because it was free but then i got a job and that opened up other games.
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