How to start

Randle

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Dec 2007

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

elysiumIX

elysiumIX

Academy Page

Join Date: Oct 2007

Asia

E/

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

Jumping Is Uselss

Jumping Is Uselss

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Sep 2005

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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.

Chik N Nuggets

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Oct 2007

calgary, alberta, canada

The Crimson Knighthood [CRIM]

W/

i doubght hes coming back.

Onarik Amrak

Onarik Amrak

Forge Runner

Join Date: Mar 2007

Astral Revenants

P/W

Quote:
Originally Posted by Chik N Nuggets
i doubght hes coming back.
You say that because?

Chik N Nuggets

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Oct 2007

calgary, alberta, canada

The Crimson Knighthood [CRIM]

W/

becuase.. those people never stay

Q.Q more plz.

Roo Ella

Roo Ella

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jun 2007

Australia

Oz

E/R

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.

Tachyon

Tachyon

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2005

Stoke, England

The Godless [GOD]

W/

Quote:
Originally Posted by Randle
I want to start playing Guildwars, what software do I buy?
Windows for sure!

RLBadKarma

Academy Page

Join Date: Nov 2007

SW Missouri USA

The Northern Hoard

W/E

Quote:
Originally Posted by Azagoth
Windows for sure!
AAAHHHGGGGG!!!!!!!! Burning coffee through the nose!!!!!!!!


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

Onarik Amrak

Onarik Amrak

Forge Runner

Join Date: Mar 2007

Astral Revenants

P/W

Quote:
Originally Posted by Chik N Nuggets
Q.Q more plz.
Uh huh. Who's crying?

Olim Chill

Olim Chill

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Oct 2007

USA

DMI

N/

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

Onarik Amrak

Onarik Amrak

Forge Runner

Join Date: Mar 2007

Astral Revenants

P/W

Quote:
Originally Posted by Olim lll
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?

Olim Chill

Olim Chill

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Oct 2007

USA

DMI

N/

Quote:
Originally Posted by Onarik Amrak
He asked for software?
Right...

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Miss Puddles

Miss Puddles

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jun 2005

California

Shiverpeaks Search And Rescue [Lost]

Me/

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

darkk wound

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Nov 2006

united kingdom

E/Me

Guild Wars: Prophecies is the best one to buy

Randle

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Dec 2007

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

gremlin

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Oct 2006

GWAR

Me/Mo

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

Hope you enjoy the game

Biostem

Biostem

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Oct 2007

Quote:
Originally Posted by Randle
thanks everyone, I bought Factions. just loaded it last night.
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!