How to start

I want to start playing Guildwars, what software do I buy?

Depends on what you want aspect of the game you want to play.

If you simply want PvP, then there's the new PvP Access Kit, which can allow you to play all the professions and get some skill unlocks.

For PvE, the three standalone chapters (Prophecies, Factions, and Nightfall) are your options. They can be played in any order. I think there's an article on the main guru site about which chapter to buy. Here it is: http://www.guildwarsguru.com/content...buy-id2249.php

If you want to start at the very beginning get Guild Wars: Prophecies. Factions and Nightfall are the 2nd and 3rd chapters of the series.

i doubght hes coming back.

You say that because?

becuase.. those people never stay

Q.Q more plz.

If you come back or not well whatever but here is a simple tip
Ask in the buddy key thread for trial code and try the game and see if your compy can run it AND you like the game.

Windows for sure!

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Never never NEVER read the punch line while drinking scalding hot coffee!!!!!!!!

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Minimum System Specs:
• Windows XP/2000/ME/98
• Intel Pentium III 800 Mhz or equivalent
• 256 MB RAM
• CD-ROM Drive
• 2 GB Available HDD Space
• ATI Radeon 8500 or GeForce 3 or 4 MX Series Video Card with 32MB of VRAM
• 16-bit Sound Card
• Internet connection
• Keyboard and mouse
Recommended System Specs:
• Windows XP/2000/ME/98
• Intel Pentium III 1GHz or equivalent
• 512 MB RAM
• CD-ROM Drive
• 2 GB Available HDD Space
• ATI Radeon 9000 or GeForce 4 Ti Series Video Card with 64MB of VRAM
• 16-bit Sound Card
• Internet connection
• Keyboard and mouse

He asked for software?

Right...

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i'd assume buying guild wars would be the first step.

Guild Wars: Prophecies is the best one to buy

thanks everyone, I bought Factions. just loaded it last night.

congratulations on getting past the witty comments and reaching a decision.

Hope you enjoy the game

Factions is a fun campaign, but it introduces the various gameplay elements the most quickly; in other words, it doesn't ease you into things. I would suggest you do all the quests in the starting areas and really get a hold of things before progressing. I further suggest you play as a warrior or elementalist initially, since IMO they are the most straightforward to play. A good all around character is something like a warrior/monk, (you get to pick a secondary profession as well).

Anyway, welcome to GW, and have fun!