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Tender Wolf

Banned

Join Date: Jul 2007

All over Tyria, Cantha, & Elona

The Eternal Night Vanguard [TEN]

R/

27 Jul 2008 at 17:19 - 81

Interesting replies.

How could I forget the god portion? I love Melandru.

hehe But anyway, about the whole sin thing, I have nothing against those of you that like to play the sin, it's just the one class I couldn't really get into. My sin is a storage mule at the moment and she's hardly used. I only made one so I could have one character of every profession.

I think the reason I can't get into her is because of the 3-attack system, where you have to use one skill before another. And sometimes enemies die too fast for me to get them off. Or, if the enemies are Torment creatures or something like that, my sin tries to tank (I don't mean to lol but like I said I'm not very good at playing the sin) and dies instantly. So...yeah.

But my warrior I can get into, I like Hundred Blades and her elite gladiator armor.

Plus she has more armor than my sin and strength so she doesn't die as easily.

Can't wait to read more responses!

Abedeus

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Jan 2007

Niflheim

R/

27 Jul 2008 at 17:31 - 82

Because Rangers have cool emotes, I love how they can dmg/press/support/whatever the hell more you want.

Tearz1993

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jul 2007

Relentless Aggressors [rA]

R/Mo

27 Jul 2008 at 20:13 - 83

Monk because it was the only thing I was good at in PvP for a while.

Iuris

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2006

Crazy ducks from the Forest

W/

27 Jul 2008 at 20:41 - 84

Well, having 8 characters... I guess the answer would be: I DIDN'T make a necromancer because no male necromancer armor looked good enough to inspire me

Bryant Again

Hall Hero

Join Date: Feb 2006

27 Jul 2008 at 21:39 - 85

Warrior. Always loved wearing heavy armor.

AKB48

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jul 2008

みやき町

Mo/A

27 Jul 2008 at 21:54 - 86

monks are popular, always.

iamanalog

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jul 2006

Rt/

27 Jul 2008 at 21:59 - 87

I was first a monk, because i was insane. Finally people broke me after complaining for the millionth time that i didn't heal them because they ran ahead.

Now i only use my ritualist. which absolutely rule. also i love the fact that i use a build thats sorta been thrown away with some effectiveness

shoyon456

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2006

D/

27 Jul 2008 at 22:13 - 88

Dervish, the lore behind them is rock solid, and unique. They are a pseudo caster/melee (and my ele had been my main pre nf) and yet still do incredible dps.

Taisayacho

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jan 2007

England (GMT)

The Imperial Guards of Istan [TIGI]

R/

27 Jul 2008 at 22:21 - 89

Ranger and Sin, because both are the classic "cheap shot I killed you without you having time to react" classes imo :P

And because rangers are badass and can do pretty much anything they want.
And sins are ninjas.

sibelang

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2007

Nottofar Island

Sekai o Oni Moriageru Tame no Suzumiya Haruhi no Dan [SOS-dan]

27 Jul 2008 at 22:39 - 90

warrior is my main char

FEAR ME! [fear me!]
muahaha.....!!

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lakatz

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jun 2006

27 Jul 2008 at 23:23 - 91

Quote:

Originally Posted by fenix

You know, I don't think I meant that. Seeing as how Assassins take damage like a baby does when you drop it down stairs. That and that fact that Warrior damage has always been the highest without skills. Also, can your Assassin provide any bonus for the party other than spamming Moebius like a tard? I believe not.

Are you saying then that assassins are resilient? Because babies are... a lot more than adults. Their bones are soft which makes them more flexible and less likely to break.

Moonlit Azure

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Nov 2007

R/

27 Jul 2008 at 23:32 - 92

I was a ranger out of pure ignorance that leads me down a path of greater ignorance.

I've played a ranger mainly in EVERY game I've played and nothing else as much. I've never seen much outside of a bow. I'd love top expand my horizons but I always go back to playing a ranger.

I even admit to myself that the class is bland, but I still play and cannot delete it.

I'm expanding my horizons though.

I have played all the classes, but not as much as my ranger. Only one besides my ranger getting to level 20.

I like dervishes right now. I don't like meatsheild melee, but I do like the dervishes style. Walk soft but carry a big stick.. with a blade on the end of it.

Zahr Dalsk

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Aug 2007

Canada

27 Jul 2008 at 23:32 - 93

Quote:

Originally Posted by fenix

You know, I don't think I meant that. Seeing as how Assassins take damage like a baby does when you drop it down stairs. That and that fact that Warrior damage has always been the highest without skills. Also, can your Assassin provide any bonus for the party other than spamming Moebius like a tard? I believe not.

whut

Critical Agility + Nightstalker Insignia = 110 AL while attacking, 95 AL while not attacking.

Critical Defenses = 75% chance to block.

Result is somewhat more resilient than a Warrior. I've played both and the Assassin actually is better in terms of survival.

Throw in Moebius Strike + Death Blossom chains for massive damage, spamming SY constantly due to all the hits scored, and yeah, Assassin works like a better version of a Dslash warrior. I've played both and the Assassin is ideal.

Anyways, classes - I play them all.

Bryant Again

Hall Hero

Join Date: Feb 2006

27 Jul 2008 at 23:38 - 94

Here we go again, Warrior vs. Assassin wars...

Miska Bow

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jan 2008

somewhere, Grinding some l33t titles

Order of the Divine WoodChuck

R/

27 Jul 2008 at 23:38 - 95

Ranger.

Just for [pin down], [poison arrow], and [throw dirt] in AB.

Its my main and only toon. I just dont see myself playing anything else.

wtfisgoingon

Banned

Join Date: Jun 2006

28 Jul 2008 at 00:37 - 96

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMSDome

Why are people even defending sins we all know that the muscular warriors would snap a sin in half like a twig. No argument.

are you implying arnold swarchenegger (practitioner of weight training) can beat jet li (practitioner of martial arts)?

puh leeze....
Mind over Matter
Brains over Mass
Swiftness over Brute Force
Martial arts over Weight training

but then again, i think you are one of those fat WAMMOS who want the ASN to just stand there and let you attack him, and yell out "NOOB SIN RUN NOOB RUN" when the clever sin knows when to kite and retreat.

LOL, dont make me laugh saying the war can snap a sin in half LOL

Moonlit Azure

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Nov 2007

R/

28 Jul 2008 at 00:42 - 97

I doubt the possibility of a small dagger penetrating thick armor.

And martial arts is unarmed combat. Have fun breaking your foot on someones breastplate.

And I think the warrior will see the assassin charging and then will thus be snapped.

Bryant Again

Hall Hero

Join Date: Feb 2006

28 Jul 2008 at 00:45 - 98

Quote:

Originally Posted by wtfisgoingon

are you implying arnold swarchenegger (practitioner of weight training) can beat jet li (practitioner of martial arts)?

puh leeze....
Mind over Matter
Brains over Mass
Swiftness over Brute Force
Martial arts over Weight training

but then again, i think you are one of those fat WAMMOS who want the ASN to just stand there and let you attack him, and yell out "NOOB SIN RUN NOOB RUN" when the clever sin knows when to kite and retreat.

LOL, dont make me laugh saying the war can snap a sin in half LOL

We're not implying 'mass > brains', we're implying that 'sins don't have the tools to beat the war i.e. not enough 'brains' to beat the 'mass'.

All in all, while there are few instances where the Assassin can output Warrior DPS, the 'Sin can't provide as much utility (ex: a near constant +100 armor buff to the whole party) and is a less-reliant source of DPS.

wtfisgoingon

Banned

Join Date: Jun 2006

28 Jul 2008 at 00:47 - 99

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moonlit Azure

I doubt the possibility of a small dagger penetrating thick armor.

And martial arts is unarmed combat. Have fun breaking your foot on someones breastplate.

And I think the warrior will see the assassin charging and then will thus be snapped.

Ever heard of using surroundings to manipulate the big macho guy?
martial arts is not all just about using your legs and arms.

Lest121

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Apr 2007

Army of Darkness

A/Mo

28 Jul 2008 at 00:51 - 100

My monk is my Main not my fav........Assassin is my fav but since the community shits on sins my monk is the one that has all the titles, gets into any elite area, or join any group since this game is over populated by Melee class.

fireflyry

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jan 2007

New Zealand

A/D

28 Jul 2008 at 01:32 - 101

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tender Wolf

I think the reason I can't get into her is because of the 3-attack system, where you have to use one skill before another. And sometimes enemies die too fast for me to get them off. Or, if the enemies are Torment creatures or something like that, my sin tries to tank (I don't mean to lol but like I said I'm not very good at playing the sin) and dies instantly. So...yeah.

Fair call and my guildies who don't play Sin have almost exactly the same reasoning as you which is all good.

Imo after playing every class to lvl 20 it's all about play style and which you enjoy more.After all thats why I play GW.To have fun as opposed to running a class the community is more accepting of.

A common problem with playing or discussing Sin is the community trend to immediately compare them to Warriors or just hate on the class in general which usually ends in:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryant Again

Here we go again, Warrior vs. Assassin wars...

It's a lot better than it was but Sins have been a popular scapegoat in GW since Factions release and it's often the cool class to hate on.

I'm thankful this thread hasn't been to bad thus far as there should be some form of mutual respect in terms of people being able to discuss the class they enjoy without it being endlessly criticized by those that either dislike it or have differing preferences.

Anyway good thread OP, been a great read thus far.

Tender Wolf

Banned

Join Date: Jul 2007

All over Tyria, Cantha, & Elona

The Eternal Night Vanguard [TEN]

R/

28 Jul 2008 at 01:42 - 102

Well said fireflyry, and thanks for thanks for the kind comment about my post.

Yeah remember guys, this is just for fun and not a contest against which profession is better than the other. It's simply asking why you chose what you did and why you enjoy it. If you don't like the profession someone plays, try not to spam a rant. It's one thing to express an opinion but don't get too carried away with the "warrior vs. sin" thing.

Bryant Again

Hall Hero

Join Date: Feb 2006

28 Jul 2008 at 01:51 - 103

Quote:

Originally Posted by fireflyry

It's a lot better than it was but Sins have been a popular scapegoat in GW since Factions release and it's often the cool class to hate on.

I blame the Afflicted.

Sins definitely aren't bad in the least, it's just that trials they had to face were nearly entirely against their function.

Sigma Onkoron

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Sep 2007

Basement

28 Jul 2008 at 01:56 - 104

I chose ranger b/c he is a cool guy. That, and the group I play with told me to.
ranger = my title character

racso

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jul 2006

N??rk??t H??????

28 Jul 2008 at 02:47 - 105

Mage, Wizard, Muse, Elementalist... depending on the game, I seek the same thing: Magic plus AoE

When I came first on Guild Wars, I knew what I wanted, and Elementalist. A friend told me that popular way to PvE with this job was nuking, so I tried it and loved it. For PvE i play always fire as it makes the best damage and has the best AoE and for PvP (yes, I play both) I do a lot of Air builds, but for the PvP portion, I am better with my Dervish. I also like playing with bow and pets, as I came from Ragnarok Online and I was playing Wizard and Hunter over there. I even named my GW characters after my Ragnarok's characters.

For PvP I also love Rangers, because they are (after the assassins), the most annoying job for everybody else, I mean, interrupts, traps, poison, dodge, you name it.

But my heart is with the Elementalist!

DokkyDok

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jul 2007

Interested in finding one.

Mo/

28 Jul 2008 at 02:48 - 106

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLOODGOAT

Monk because there weren't any.

Same for me...

joeycarlos

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Mar 2008

D/P

28 Jul 2008 at 03:36 - 107

I'd have to say dervish.
Balance of magic and warfare? Yes plz.

I like being a jack of all trades, but not totally into the concept of rangers and nature. A little too colourful for me, and there's a lot of them running around (I think they're the most popular mains)

It's too bad they didn't come out sooner though. Warriors were a little too smash-hit-smash-hit etc. for me, and assassins were a little too fragile (back before critical agility and defenses, at least :P)
Warriors too buff. Assassins too skinny. (no offense :P)
Dervish is like the middle ground, which is my favourite.

My previous favourite was paragon, which WAS going to be my main class, but I found their gameplay to be a little too passive for me.

So, dervish ftw. Also love the fact that they worship all gods. Solid background/lore, nice armor design and AL. 4 pips regen, and extra health.
Oh baby.

My ideal profession would be Dervish/Paragon however. Too bad it's not effective.

Imagine a holy hooded warrior flinging spears and commanding an army, while slicing/dicing people like lambs.

K yeah I think I'm done now.

It's a pity that they don't farm too well (well, relatively) otherwise I could've creamed my panties all the way to France.

gogogo chocolate mango
sweet, juicy, and brown.

Masseur

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Dec 2005

Southern California

R/Mo

28 Jul 2008 at 16:19 - 108

Ranger for me as I can do dmg/degen/interrupts and direct the battle from a good vantage point. Supporting the casters in case anything gets past the front line. 2nd would be my Monk, then my Necro and Mesmer. I actually chose Monk as my first character over 3 years ago and still like playing it to this day. I liked the Challenge of keeping everyone alive.

Shadowhaze

Nothing, tra la la?

Join Date: Oct 2007

28 Jul 2008 at 16:40 - 109

I'd have to say my ranger. It was the first one I made and I consider it my main char and the one that is most spoiled. I like bows and having a pet is fun. I do have other chars that I enjoy just as much, but my ranger is my fav.

ScaryDrifter

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jul 2008

To the lee of the stone

Currently guildless

N/Me

28 Jul 2008 at 17:05 - 110

Quote:

Originally Posted by Narcissia

my monk is my first, favorite and main char.
why? i like having the power to refuse to heal ppl i dont like and let them die

heheheehe - love that.

I don't like being in control of healing. If I die, meh, I'll be back, but I don't want to be the guy responsible for someone else not being healed. Some folks aren't as casual about death as I am.

I have a Necro-Mesmer that I used to really enjoy playing. It's good to have a squad of lackeys do the dirty work. I have been away from the game for a while, so I started from scratch to get my feel back, then I'll get my old characters back up and running.

My new characters are a Ranger/Necro - again, lackeys do the dirty work, and I keep my distance - a Derv/Warrior, who is actually a lot of fun, and a Warrior/Elementalist who has a few good ranged abilities and solid D for melee.

But - I am still learning, and I tend to do what I like, not what is most powerful. Having fun is rule #1, not pwnage.

GoodApollo1234

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Oct 2006

Ohio

R/

28 Jul 2008 at 18:05 - 111

I started with warrior, just because I'd seen hundreds and hundreds of W/Mo's when I first started, so I thought there must be some awesome feature that came along with them. As you probably know by now, I was very wrong.

I ultimately stuck with my ranger, because that's just sort of how I am in real life. I've never been a charismatic group-leader or anything. I'd much rather just hang out in the back of the group and shoot stuff.

I also just got sick of people refusing to take me seriously as a warrior, but now that I've got my seat on the other side of the fence, I can totally see why they did that.

darkdreamr

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Oct 2007

beyond the yellow brick road

She Left With Half My [GeAr]

Me/

28 Jul 2008 at 19:07 - 112

I came from WoW, where I had a pimped out ranger, and I like the playstyle where you can do big damage and be very self reliant at the same time. I ended up rolling an R/Me because I thought the mesmer interrupts would complement the ranger interrupts. But after getting to Piken Square I realized I was only really using the mesmer skills, and the bow and 3 pips of regen were a hindrance. So I completely rerolled as a mesmer primary and contrary to popular belief, he rocks both PvE and PvP.

StarrTheInsane

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Feb 2007

Stephenville, TX

D/W

28 Jul 2008 at 19:16 - 113

I worked my way up to dervish, and I don't feel as much of a connection to any other profession now, but I didn't automatically fall in love with dervs either.

My first toon was a ritualist, which I sucked at because I had never played GW before...so I made a ranger, which couldn't be that much different from rangers in any other game, but that just wasn't as much fun as it could have been.

The oldest toon I still have is an ele and he did everything the hard way...but I don't play him much anymore.

My main for the first year I played was a warrior. I stuck with it because it seemed like henchies worked better with me as the frontliner. I made a derv when nightfall came out, but didn't really get into him until a few months later. I didn't really understand the strong points of the derv until I found out that my armor level was nothing compared to the massive healing of enchantments. Now I have trouble going back to warrior, because I can't stand the low energy. Dervs have no trouble with energy...so I find I'm even having trouble playing some casters now. I got spoiled by mysticism.

Gift3d

Forge Runner

Join Date: Feb 2007

Las Vegas

Enraged Whiny Carebears [oR]

W/E

28 Jul 2008 at 19:30 - 114

Warrior, because i am warrior IRL. Truth.

RotteN

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jun 2005

W/

28 Jul 2008 at 21:05 - 115

i like to hit shit till it dies

so, yeah, warrior, since it was the only melee class around when i started in 2005.

Nightow

Forge Runner

Join Date: Feb 2006

Kindred Order of Souls [KOS]

28 Jul 2008 at 22:15 - 116

Right, well before Guild Wars I always played some sort of healer or support type character but when I came to Guild Wars and looked at the monk class, I really did not like or maybe fully understand how they maintained their energy at a suitable level. So when factions came about and I saw the Ritualist in action, I was amazed at how well they could support a party and maintain decent energy levels without any kind of issue. Not only that, but I also loved how they could play many different roles within a party. From healer to (What was and hopefully soon to be once again) protector, from nuker to summoner. It was really too good to pass up.

And heck, who could pass up a skill like this?

(Excuse the quick MSPAINT job.

)

Banane-O-Man

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jul 2006

A/

31 Jul 2008 at 14:56 - 117

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shayne Hawke

Ranger, because I'm the kind of sissy that likes to smack things at a distance and then run faster than they can catch me.

Ringing the doorbell and running away? Good time

imnotyourmother

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Mar 2008

in a house

The Knitters Guild

W/R

31 Jul 2008 at 15:11 - 118

War cause I like to kill things up close and personal. Best armor also

noblepaladin

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jun 2005

31 Jul 2008 at 16:32 - 119

Wammo, cause when you can take hits and heal yourself, you're all set.

komma

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Aug 2007

None

N/

31 Jul 2008 at 16:34 - 120

i chose necro since they seemed to be the most nefarious of the classes...and i like messing w dead stuff.