A few noob questions

Ok so heres a few questions that i have that i feel like askign ingame would make ppl want to slap me.
What is running? ppl are always talking about rinning places for gold what does that mean?
Are prices of items different in areas because it would seem like a great way to make money, and do the prices fluctuate?
Do the different expansion packs change the game completely? Is there the same map, like can i play with friends with other exp. packs in the prophecies campaign areas?
Where can i find iron, steel etc. ingots? because i want some better items?
Can you quit a guild afer youve joined?
I pickup alot of tems that just say stuff like Energy +(random number) how do i use them?
If you had to make money one easy way what would it be?
thx for any and all help

-Running is when another player gets you somewere in the game you want to be, most run to droknars forge were you can get maxed armor.
-Some iteams are more rare than others, and farther in the game better weapons, and specific locations have specific iteams, for example the underworld is only place to get an glob of ectoplasm (used to be rare until past nerf) and when these nefrs happen it can make rare iteams fluctuate in prices because opf their rarity going down.
-Other expantions bring a different staryline, map and helps your charecter evole in the game, you can still play with your friends if they have been to the place you are if they have that expantion.
-Common materials are sometimes found in drops, but most common way to get them is either by buying them from NPC or other players and salvaging them from other drops. to salvage, you just buy a salvage kit and use it on it.
-To quit a guild, just hover over the head next to your name and click it and click leave guild, simple!
-Best way to amke money is to go through the storyline and save all the money you get from selling and random rewards, other than that you can farm areas. If you ned more help on builds and stuff to that extent go to http://www.pvxwiki.com.

Sorry about my spelling. I cant help that, typing too fast than my brain works, lol.

Energy offhands can be used by any profession. To use them, double click it (you need a 1 handed weapon, a wand or axe/spear/sword etc...). The attribute makes it perform better. For example, if you have a energy+12 (r9 water magic) offhand and you only have 3 in water magic, you get 1/2 of the enrgy. So you get +6 energy.

The "running" consists of the experienced player actually running/dodging to the destination, while the paying customer sits somewhere safe. When the runner zones through to a new area, you are popped into that area also.

You can find a lot of general and explicit game info on the wiki websites:

http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Main_Page (this one is available in-game by pressing Help on the Menu or F10)

http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page (older one with the pvxwiki)

I would suggest not worrying about making money yet. Just enjoy the game. Follow the storyline and you will really start understanding the game. Once you understand it you will be able to earn money faster.

Running is when you join someones party and they run/zone you into different areas of the game that you haven't been before. Its useful for bypassing parts of the game that you may find boring. Running for gold/tips means the person doing the run expects to be paid. I wouldn't recommend getting a run as this sounds like your first time through the game, you miss out on a lot.
No.
Yes, in that the different campaigns and expansion(of which Eye of The North is the only one) offer new skills and professions(except for EoTN) and whole new worlds to explore.
No.
Only if they have the same campaigns/expansions that you have.
You salvage them. Read up on this to learn more. Steel can also be crafted by by Artisans in exchange for other materials.
Yes. Press "G" and look for your name. The options to quit are in the drop down menu next to your name.
Equip them. Either double click or drag them into your offhand slot. They only work when you have a one handed weapon and only give the full energy stated when you meet the reqs(if they have one).
Scamming, which may or may not lead to a banning. Otherwise, just normally. One usually has enough to buy what they need by just playing through the game.

whats scamming?
ty guys so much!!
and can someone run a person anywhere? how do they do it if my guys like level 6 or w/e

one form of scamming is when,ppl blindly hand over money for wepons or a run to somewhere, and ppl run off with it, or just logout, >>

Running happens in Prophesies because all towns and cities are open.
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Towns in the other gw expansions are closed so running isnt really worthwhile.

If your in a party with a group even if you die when the runner gets to the town you all get there.

Scamming

Someone offers to sell you armour which is a useless sale as you cannot wear it.
Tries to sell you a weapon thats customised to them again usless to you.

They may offer something good then swap the item just before you accept it.

They could also offer to run you somewhere and then after taking the money just leave.

Running most often means actually "running" from one place to another using speed boosts and avoiding enemies. Usually, you just sit at the spawn point and wait (or die and observe).
But, running can also mean simply doing something for you or with you. For example, someone may say they are "running" a mission, when what they mean is, they will solo it (or 600/smite) and bring you along.

It depends on what sort of item you mean. The price for items at a trader is the same everywhere. For example, you won't find a different price for ectos in the America region than in the Europe region (from the trader).
However, you may find other things like rare weapons are more/less popular in one region than another and sell for more/less.

If I understand the question correctly, no. Everyone's map of each campaign is the same. You have to have the same campaign to play with your friends though. If your friend only has Factions and you only have Prophecies, you can't play together. But, if they have Factions and Prophecies, and you have (for example) Nightfall and Prophecies, you can play together in Prophecies and the maps will be the same.

You can buy crafting materials from a trader, or salvage them from drops, or get them as drops directly. (Some materials can be gotten from "crafters" who use other materials to make them)

Yes

Not sure what you mean.

You can make enough money for most things you need/want by just playing the game. If you want to get it a bit faster you can "farm". Look up some farming builds and info in these forums or on a wiki.