Never played GW. Which version to buy?

advocation

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Jul 2007

08 Jul 2007 at 15:48 - 1
The title pretty much sums it up, I have never played guild wars and was wondering which version I should buy? I know that you can play factions without purchasing the original, but would it be better to play the original first? I am more of a PvE fan than a PvP fan, although I do enjoy the occasional PvP. Any ideas? Thanks!

Chris616263

Chris616263

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jul 2006

Me/

08 Jul 2007 at 16:00 - 2
When in doubt, always go with the original. Easier learning curve.

advocation

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Jul 2007

08 Jul 2007 at 16:07 - 3
I'm not too worried about learning curve as I'was a GM of a 200+ member guild on WoW for over a year and was responsible for running raids, along with playing a ton of other MMORPG's. Thanks for your input though!

Defrayer

Defrayer

Academy Page

Join Date: Oct 2006

Finland

The Monstrous Fangs [fang]

R/

08 Jul 2007 at 17:44 - 4
I also recommend getting Prophecies. The original has the special feeling. When you have "learned the game", get Nightfall for customizable Heroes. Factions can be kinda hard for first-timer.

the_jos

the_jos

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jun 2006

Hard Mode Legion [HML]

N/

08 Jul 2007 at 17:54 - 5
Let me guess,you missed this sticky thread on top of the Q&A forum that reads:
"For the new player on a budget: Which Guild Wars Should You Buy?"

Traveller

Traveller

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jul 2005

Finland

League of Extraordinary Explorers [LOST] (my one man guild)

Me/

08 Jul 2007 at 19:12 - 6
Prophecies is still, IMO, the best value for your money. It's the largest and most popular of the three and has the most content.

Coloneh

Coloneh

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Nov 2006

D/W

08 Jul 2007 at 21:49 - 7
Prophecies(the origional)


PS. being good at WoW dosnt mean GOREDENGINEGOREDENGINE for guild wars. its a compleatly different game that actually requires some though,

Matfei

Matfei

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Apr 2006

Australia

None. Being a loner X-Fire: matfei1

W/Mo

10 Jul 2007 at 02:40 - 8
Definitely Prophecies.

It seems to have some magic about it, some strange uniqueness. Sure, the other two chapters are nothing like you've seen in other games (fantastical locations, etc), but they're also increasingly complex due to added features.

Coloneh is right, GW does require thought to excell, no spamming potions here!