Experienced Players please give me your thoughts!

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Reakt
Pre-Searing Cadet
#1
So I have become really bored of WoW... so Im deciding to come back to this game for a little break. the thing is, i only have the original GW. none of the expansions. I used to pvp pretty frequently before, but now i am afraid that i will be sort of handicapped compared to other people with the expansions. can anyone tell me if i would be fine without them? do people want something more than the original skills/classes/whateverisnew in their groups? some input and friendly comments would be appreciated. thanks!
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Sharkman
Frost Gate Guardian
#2
It would probably be hard to become competitive but you could create some makeshift builds for casual PvP
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Molock
Desert Nomad
#3
If you honestly want to get back into PvP you are most likely going to need both Factions and Nightfall. Eotn has some nice skills but isn't nearly as important as Factions/NF.
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Reakt
Pre-Searing Cadet
#4
ah how much are they these days? i was hoping to not have to buy
MarlinBackna
MarlinBackna
Krytan Explorer
#5
Some Ebay hunting is good for getting the campaigns for cheap. I got Factions for $20 on Ebay, and that was last year. If you can't get them online due to whatever, in-store, Factions is $20-30 and Nightfall is $25-40 depending. If you can do online buying, you might also want to look into the PvP skill unlock packs if you are only into PvP, as they are only $15(?) each.
EDIT: Believe the seller was something like NCSoftTrader or something like that. Good service, and they can send the account key via email without jacking it for their own purpose for instant playing.
pumpkin pie
pumpkin pie
Furnace Stoker
#6
I suggest you go to HA or where ever you want to PvP, check out the situation before buying anything, you might get disappointed when you see

FORMING GROUP R10(EXAMPLE) ONLY NEED APPLY.


ps: and you probably also need all campaign as some players would want you to run certain build with them and if you can't ping that you are out.
HawkofStorms
HawkofStorms
Hall Hero
#7
If you are on a budget, NF has more "important" skills for PvP then Factions or GW:EN, especially for Eles and Monks (and maybe warrior if you run that steady stance build, but without factions duplicate skill that isn't that effective).
StormDragonZ
StormDragonZ
Desert Nomad
#8
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I used to pvp pretty frequently before, but now i am afraid that i will be sort of handicapped compared to other people with the expansions. can anyone tell me if i would be fine without them?
You want experienced PvP help and input... therefore, I'm of no help for you because I don't PvP.

All I can say is be prepared for getting asked to "prove" you're good with cute little titles under your character name.

Quote:
FORMING GROUP R10(EXAMPLE) ONLY NEED APPLY.
Exactly.
Boondocksaints
Boondocksaints
Academy Page
#9
Just buy those multi-game packages they have- EOTN is pretty cheap in someplaces- $9.99 at Target.
Vengeful Spirit
Vengeful Spirit
Academy Page
#10
Id say to be competitive you would need to get factions and nightfall, but for casual PvP you could probably do fine
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PyrAnkh
Krytan Explorer
#11
Prophecies alone is basicly only for shock axe warriors. Almost every other type of build requires skills from other campaigns.
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FoxBat
Furnace Stoker
#12
You can also get the PvP Access Kit through the online store for $20, which lets you use skills from any campaign on PvP-only characters. You'll still have to grind faction, or else pay $10 per campaign, to unlock though.

A fun trick there is to find a trial account code and add it to your PvP account, then bum rush some unlocks via PvE. For example, you can run the factions starter area in an hour, and unlock 25 non-elites from the entire campaign. Just running the first 5 minutes of nightfall over and over should give you 50 skills or so.
Dr Strangelove
Dr Strangelove
Furnace Stoker
#13
If you're serious about PvP, you almost certainly need to buy all the expansions. However, there are a small number of builds you can run with prophecies only - shock axe comes to mind.
savage vapor 33
savage vapor 33
Wilds Pathfinder
#14
there have been 3 more expansions, countless of skill updates, and tons of PVP updates, im recommending you need all 4 games for pvp.
mazey vorstagg
mazey vorstagg
Wilds Pathfinder
#15
However, you can just buy the pvp versions from the online store.. much cheaper i think
Arkantos
Arkantos
The Greatest
#16
If you want to do PvP outside RA/AB, you need all the expansions.
ProgTes
ProgTes
Frost Gate Guardian
#17
[eviscerate][executioners strike][disrupting chop][shock][bulls strike][frenzy][rush][resurrection signet]

[word of healing][mend ailment][RoF][guardian][holy veil][dwayna's kiss][protective spirit][optional]

[crippling shot][distracting shot][savage shot][troll unguent][purge signet][apply poison][whirling defense][resurrection signet]

Just a few suggestions, but you're better of buying all the expansions if you want to PvP on a serious level (and want to spend the money on it).
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Deleet
Wilds Pathfinder
#18
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Originally Posted by Reakt
So I have become really bored of WoW... so Im deciding to come back to this game for a little break. the thing is, i only have the original GW. none of the expansions. I used to pvp pretty frequently before, but now i am afraid that i will be sort of handicapped compared to other people with the expansions. can anyone tell me if i would be fine without them? do people want something more than the original skills/classes/whateverisnew in their groups? some input and friendly comments would be appreciated. thanks!
You will be completely handicapped. Also because you have no network in the game (assumption).
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Malice Black
Site Legend
#19
Buy a new game. With the amount of money you have to put into GW just to play some subpar PvP, it isn't worth it.

$40~50 just to play a little HA...worth it?
Pleikki
Pleikki
WTB q8 15^50 Weapons!
#20
Meh i think its hard to play PvP Proper but you can PvE fine still. i love my other acc with only props. used PvP with it too old times But yeah you can enjoy playing with only Prophs but you will get boored..