Should I buy Guild Wars?

Hi everyone I'm new to the forums and am a WOW regular who is getting kinda sick of WOW. I have a friend who loves Guild Wars(hes been playing it since release) and suggested I give it a shot. I like both pve and pvp but I probably do pvp a little bit more. Also is pvp fun in GW?

If you aren't sure, just get the free Trial first.

Two suggestions:
1- Go to your friend and see how the game is.
2- Go play a free trail ;Click Me

if you're good, pvp is fun in gw. (im not)

Guild Wars is one of those games that you either love it or hate it. You should know before you try it that its more like a cooperative RPG than a MMO. Also you dont want to into pvp before you finish a campaign or read some starter guides because you will get owned by the old timers.

The game is dead. Dont waste your money.

you are late, my friend. the game has been getting worse and worse since release.. the only thing you might be playing it for is gvg but 1. that is dead 2. you couldn't get into it.

Don't listen to grieving forum minorities like these, who only moan and bitch and QQ about everything.

Get the game and play it, the vast majority is actually having fun instead of complaining in forums (which is ironic, since it's much easier to quit a game you hate than go waste your time complaining about it - but some people are so addicted it is just sad).

If you are expecting PvP like in WoW, then you'll be highly dissapointed. Guild Wars PvP and WoW PvP aren't the same.

As for the game in a whole, it is definitely worth a look. It's not as complex as WoW and doesn't offer all the features that WoW has, but it is still a great game on it's own.

I'd suggest, like the others have already, to try the free trial so you get a first-hand experience yourself.

The current cost compared to the amount of hours of play time you will get is an amazing value ;-)

yes, gw pvp is still much better

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On topic: Buy it and see for yourself Its not exactly expensive to get the complete collection or the trilogy pack any more. Alternatively give it whirl on a trial account.

Word of advice, dont try and jump straight into pvp. Its the reason alot of newcomers get put off. Unlock a load of skills complete a campaign or two then think about what your skill bar before jumping in.

PvP is not completely dead, but getting to high-end PvP is a hard challenge. Most guilds that PvP REQUIRES high-end players. PvE on the other hand always is open for newer players.

The free trial is your friend, if you get hooked don't expect a lot of super updates. Mainly because of GW2 focus, which previews has the side effect of jizzing your pants.

dont start with the first game(Prophecies) or else you might bet bored within 30min and never play again. thats how i got my 2nd account lol friend got bored that fast.

bottom line, this game is kinda old, the enomony is wore out, players are very rude, you need to be a specific type of character to do much of the high end content, pvp is nothing but gimmick.

after all this and you still want to play, try factions or nightfall first.

PvP in GW is not like PvP in WoW in some ways. GW is more like playing WoW on a non-PvP server.
At any rate, GW is pretty cheap now, and the free trial is ...free, so give it a shot. You can get a lot of play-time for very little money.

Like a lot of veteran GW players, I will say that GW is basically burnt out and not the game it once was, but that's me - you're on-line experience may vary.

Packet of cigarettes and 2 beers cost as much as GW


GW Guru people are rude not regular players.

Yes Guild Wars is a very good game. If you like RPG games with tons of quests, this is the game. It has 3 campaigns: Phrophecies, Nightfall, and Factions and 1 expansion: Eye of the North. There all fun in many ways.

You can play the free trial here:
www.guildwars.com/freetrial

You can buy Guild Wars here:
https://secure.ncsoft.com/cgi-bin/St...uage=en#group4
http://www.amazon.com
http://www.newegg.com
http://www.bestbuy.com
http://www.walmart.com
...and many other stores.

Nope. Its a dying game with little consistent support.

I would say, pick-up the complete GW collection and give it a go. It can be found online very cheap.

I started about a month ago on PvE and
- most players are helpful
- many guilds looking for members
- never met a rude person

It can be hard to find someone your lv at times, but its not too bad in general.

PvP might be completely different, have not played that yet ...

I would agree with this. GW is an older game, so it's very reasonably priced by now, and as I'm sure you're aware there's no monthly fee.

Obviously, don't expect any significant new content at this point-- but also realize that since you're just starting out, everything is new content to you, and there are three published campaigns and an expansion available. So while older players may be bored of it from having played it over and over, that doesn't necessarily make the content itself boring. (Personal taste may make it boring, sure, but that's not automatically a given. I'm a new player and really enjoying the game.)

Grouping with other players is optional. So even if people are mean (not all of us are) it's totally possible to play with computer controlled NPCs and/or friends all the time rather than grouping with random strangers.

I don't see any reason not to at least give it a try if you're interested. If you don't like it, you've only invested a small amount of time and money (no money at all if you do the free trial.) If you do like it, you'll have discovered a very economical way to entertain yourself for awhile.

since I'm new here first of all hi to everyone!

about buying GW:
I had stopped playing GW about two years ago and just started playing it again ... I don't think it's gotten that much worse. people on the servers are always willing to help you out, it's still a lot of fun and I still like its gameplay and graphics - so sure, give it a try

As Solar AUS said you can get the collection and if you really find you don't like it that much you won't have spent that much on it.

I wouldnt let the naysayers discourage you. The game is very fun in its own way and is an amazing value. Since I came from WOW I can tell you that this game is different but will definately keep your interest. I would also advise you dont start on prophecies but instead on either nightfall or factions. I have really enjoyed this game and the challenge it presents. Try it out to get a feel for it.

There is a sticky at the top of this Q&A forum that explains the differences between the three campaigns (player on a budget thread). Do the trial from guildwars.com which is a really basic tutorial, then buy a campaign and play.

Check out the wiki at http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Main_Page which is also our in-game help.
It is currently featuring an article on Character Creation.

You can also read the stickied basic threads in the Campfire section's subforums. This will give you a clearer picture of each profession before you begin. But as you get up to eight character slots (with all three campaigns linked to one account), you can try several.

Then why the hell are you posting in a forum dedicated to a "dead" game?

To summarize most everyone who has any intelligence in this thread:

1. It's cheap, if you're not too worried about money, just buy the whole set.
2. Play the trial if you're skeptical.
3. The game isn't dead. The players aren't rude; only the idiots on this forum are.

title wars anyone?

The only reason it is dead is because people like you post and scare new players like this away. I bet you still play the dead game everyday don't you? It's ok. Admit it. Take it to PM if you'd like.

OP: http://www.guildwars.com/freetrial/

Try it and see if you like it. Ignore all posters like the one I quoted.

I would first try the trial, or go to your friends house and play for a bit.

If you like it, I HIGHLY suggest you buy the Guild Wars Trilogy for $50. This comes with Prophecies, Factions, and Nightfall (all stand-alone games, but you combine all the campaigns into one account). Then, maybe later you might want to buy Guild Wars: EotN (an expansion).

Please don't let some of the losers on this forum discourage you from trying the game. Also, the game is far from "dead".

If you have any questions, you can contact me on the forum by messaging me, or you can contact me in-game by the name of Aidin Swiftarrow.

lol ur kidding right? Prophecies is by far the best one...

You are better off ignoring the common trolls on here, they are a waste of time.

You SHOULD buy Guild Wars imo, it is an amazing game with a wonderful story. The PvP is also very fun.

It was kinda weird for me to make that change WoW->GW, but one year later I just can't go back to WoW.

GW is not dead. By any means.
PvE is alive. American districts are almost never empty and you can see plenty of PvE guilds, full of people. If you can't form a party with just hanging around and shouting "LFG NM" you could always ask for help in the guild/ally chat. And because the community is nice, you get that help usually instantly. And PvE is fun! Don't listen to people who say "lol, no one works on his protector/guardian/vanquisher title, just make them alone, iz so simple." I've seen many (even!) vanquishing PUGs, so get used to it. PvE is not dead.

PvP is fresh and balanced too. Some will say:"nooo bomberz(or some another build in the meta) suck, I quit GW. bb." <-- Those are just bored old dogs, who have forgotten you can always bring some tweaks in your build. If you can't stand the pressure of those nasty old builds, just make a new one. Experiment. Don't leave PvXwiki your only choice. And if you say you are completely bored and there is no chance something would help you stay in PvP, then just try Codex arenas. Something different and cool.

Just the fact ANet implemented Codex arenas and doing constantly updates on the game means that GW is alive. The high sales mean GW is alive. And the thing community is being active, well not as active as in the beginning, but that's something absolutely normal, means GW is not dead. Not dead at all!

The game is not dead (yet), but it's certainly not the game it once was. Of course, that doesn't matter to the OP - he will either like the game as he finds it, or not.

It is certainly worth trying the trial. Prophecies is so cheap, it's worth buying as a long trial.

The game truly is full of rude people - about the same proportion as on these forums. However, Heroes & Henchies & Guildmates, make rude people a (relatively) non-issue.

Bottom line - try it you might like it - but in some ways, don't judge GW by what you find now.

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and if you're not convinced, buy diablo 2 instead

Quaker said it, GW's in its late life, but if you don't pay too much attention to what people says and if you are discoreving the game. You won't really notice it for a mounth or two.

And concerning that, I'd go with Faction first if I were you. You'll get 2 nice PvP format that are casual and the least team heavy, as well as the most enjoyable if you ask me (but I don't pvp so...)

Next GWEN or nightfall if you want to continue. Prophecy is probably the best game experience, but you said you were intending on PvP-ing and GWEN/NF have those nice things we call heroes who will surely help you a GREAT deal in enjoying PvE.

EDIT: OK I feel like typing. Just in case, I tought I'd give you a lil' picture of the games. Remember : in all case you have general things to do like titles.

Prophecy was the first one, it was made with original idea in mind and it was made to keep people busy for a couple of year. The story will throw you form a post-apocalypse land to a swamp and farm kinda-tropical country, to a greater than life jungle, to a magic desert to a mountain to the gates of hell themselves! Basically it's vast, its immersive, you'll see a lot. I think it is generally seen as the best game story-wise (how much of that is nostalgia?). But when you've seen the story and explored all the part you didn't see the first time, you'll realise it's actually an empty box, an amazingly beautiful empty box but an empty box. At that time the end game was PvP and they didn't really put things to do there. That's why I think you should begin with another if you only buy one.

Next Faction, it's kinda like prophecy, but smaller, more compact and more focused story. The setting is great, but it was meant to keep you busy a while and then move to PvP. If you buy it, I think it's for the 3 PvP modes.

Then, NightFall. The first game made with PvE in mind. It has probably the deepest story, or at least the biggest one : if in prophecy you didn<t see the end untill the real end, here you'll see the "end" thrice in the game (one of them being at the end of the leveling part). It's good and give you a lot of hero, but for some reason, even after all this time, I personnally don't like the story. I think I've seen the end of the game on 2 characters. Maybe it's too big, maybe it's not "epic" enough (if proph kinda felt like the Lord of the Ring, NF feels like a contemporary conspiracy novel, deep but without the fantasy ''wow'' factor). Maybe it's just me. From gameplay it's the hardest of the first 3 games, but gives you heroes.

Then GWEN. That one would give you heroes and a good playground. THat one is a mix of classic MMOs and prophecy. You're free to explore the 3(short) storylines before gaining the last part that brings back the 3 others. The 3 storylines are fun, if not long. Plus they also mae you see the world and introduce you to other things you can do aside from the story (and there is a lot to do). The last part? It has good lore, good fights, but for some reason, it tastes like cardboard. Maybe it's just me who couldn't stand the people spamming '''LFG (enter dungeon name) HM'' or ''SS LFG Glint's HM (have heroes)''. I think they were rushed to finish that part, it's not as bad as KotOR II but I'm sure it's the same. Either way, that chapter will keep you entertained for a (while with good stuff) as well giving some heroes. You should get it if you keep playing.

My advice : grab faction then GWEN, then proph. You might want to give nightfall a try somewhere in there.

re-edit : wow that was long

Download the free guild wars trial.

I have been playing Guild Wars on and off for more than 4 years now, and I love it more than when I started. Yes it is true that ANet has their attention focused on other projects, namely Guild Wars 2, and new content will be hard to come by, but with 3 games and an expansion, you will have so much to do you won't be bored.

I find that Guild Wars is one of those games that the more you play, the more you like it. As you become a better player, areas that previously may have been unreachable (either as part of the game or because you aren't skilled enough) are revealed.