Best order to play the game in to get the most out of the story
Draconus Xen
So I have decided to start a new character to play through the campaigns so I can be ready for GW2. However, I am worried about the story, and where to start. It seems like everything is connected to prophecies, and so I made my warrior there to use through everything, however, I am wondering if this is the wrong way to go about it. Anyone have some advice?
cthulhu reborn
If you haven't played all the way through, it is best to start with prophecies but in any case do prophecies and factions before nightfall and then EotN if you want the storyline to be in order.
But GW2 is like 250 years after GW1 so a lot happens in between. It's not like Mass Effect where you can import your character from the first part and continue on in part 2.
But GW2 is like 250 years after GW1 so a lot happens in between. It's not like Mass Effect where you can import your character from the first part and continue on in part 2.
NerfHerder
If you want to see the whole story as it unfolds, you want to do Prophecies--> Factions--> Night Fall--> Eye of the North. Then do the War in Kryta story line.
Plutoman
It'll help with a lot of the lore, and background knowledge of the game to be sure. Plus, the game's got a lot of value for it. Do it as the guy above says - in the order of release. After War in Kryta, do Hearts of the North and then the Winds of Change when it's released.
Fay Vert
You could do eye of the north after prophesies, then move on to cantha or elona; should work from a story perspective though the game mechanics (heroes and different professions) will be a jump. Make sure you do Sorrow's Furnace as part of prophesies, it's not on the main mission line.
jray14
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Originally Posted by NerfHerder
If you want to see the whole story as it unfolds, you want to do Prophecies--> Factions--> Night Fall--> Eye of the North. Then do the War in Kryta story line.
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Chrisworld
Prophecies -> Factions -> Nightfall ->EoTN. Don't forget the bonus mission pack for added lore.
Steps_Descending
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Originally Posted by Fay Vert
You could do eye of the north after prophesies, then move on to cantha or elona; should work from a story perspective though the game mechanics (heroes and different professions) will be a jump. Make sure you do Sorrow's Furnace as part of prophesies, it's not on the main mission line.
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Concerning Faction and proph, they are not really related and can be made in any order. Be awarew tought, if you do this, you'll live the GW equivalent of a zombie apocalypse before haveing what should look like a ride in teh park.
Faction si still doable as a first, but you'll probably need some help on a place or 2.
Draconus Xen
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Originally Posted by Steps_Descending
About Eye (also called GWEN), it fits well, but you're jumping from easiest to hardest.
Concerning Faction and proph, they are not really related and can be made in any order. Be awarew tought, if you do this, you'll live the GW equivalent of a zombie apocalypse before haveing what should look like a ride in teh park. Faction si still doable as a first, but you'll probably need some help on a place or 2. |
Kojima
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Originally Posted by Draconus Xen
Oddly enough, I have heard proph. is the hardest to start in since both +15 attribute quests, and switching secondaries take more time. I just wish there was an official time line, since it all can't be happening at the same time, there has to be an actual order intended.
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There is a timeline:
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Timeline
Prophecies + Factions = same time
Nightfall = a little after
EotN = after that
Skyy High
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Originally Posted by Draconus Xen
Oddly enough, I have heard proph. is the hardest to start in since both +15 attribute quests, and switching secondaries take more time. I just wish there was an official time line, since it all can't be happening at the same time, there has to be an actual order intended.
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Draconus Xen
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There is a timeline: http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Timeline Prophecies + Fractions = same time Nightfall = a little after EotN = after that |
majoho
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Originally Posted by Kojima
Prophecies + Fractions = same time
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Also I don't really think it makes any difference what order you play it in, the events in the different campaigns don't really relate to each other much.
Silverdawn
Mechanics-wise Factions pits you against stronger foes than Prophecies. Also, if you are just learning the game, Prophecies has a longer learning curve than Factions, giving you more time to become proficient.
chuckles79
There are three philosophies at work here:
1. Go through the Story sequentially; Prophecies, Factions, Nightfall, EotN, then GW:B content.
2. Maximize playability and do Nightfall and EotN first for quick access to heroes and PvE only skills. Factions and Nightfall have early access to the extra 30 att. points as well.
3. Start in Prophecies, get guild to get you to Lion's Arch quickly. Switch between and explore different campaigns at your leisure.
I personally recommend number 3. Being able to jump over to Nightfall and the EotN and geting the basic heroes will greatly aid your progress through Prophecies. It can also allow you to jump over to Factions and the Kaineng Center quests will get you to lvl 20 very quickly.
The number one thing that will help you, is find a friendly, PvE oriented guild. If you are flexible (and don't expect them to run you through 5 missions a day) and friendly, they'll get you where you need to go. Even a small guild can help you get where you need to.
Good Luck.
1. Go through the Story sequentially; Prophecies, Factions, Nightfall, EotN, then GW:B content.
2. Maximize playability and do Nightfall and EotN first for quick access to heroes and PvE only skills. Factions and Nightfall have early access to the extra 30 att. points as well.
3. Start in Prophecies, get guild to get you to Lion's Arch quickly. Switch between and explore different campaigns at your leisure.
I personally recommend number 3. Being able to jump over to Nightfall and the EotN and geting the basic heroes will greatly aid your progress through Prophecies. It can also allow you to jump over to Factions and the Kaineng Center quests will get you to lvl 20 very quickly.
The number one thing that will help you, is find a friendly, PvE oriented guild. If you are flexible (and don't expect them to run you through 5 missions a day) and friendly, they'll get you where you need to go. Even a small guild can help you get where you need to.
Good Luck.
majoho
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3. Start in Prophecies, get guild to get you to Lion's Arch quickly. Switch between and explore different campaigns at your leisure.
I personally recommend number 3. Being able to jump over to Nightfall and the EotN and geting the basic heroes will greatly aid your progress through Prophecies. It can also allow you to jump over to Factions and the Kaineng Center quests will get you to lvl 20 very quickly. |
Personally I think it messes things up, also getting run on your first char?
MithranArkanere
Prophecies->Factions->Nightfall->Eye of the North->Beyond(WiK, HotN, WoC, Whatever gets added later)
Belzebu
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Originally Posted by Draconus Xen
So here is what gets me, and yes I understand, its all just a game, doesn't really matter, but how are mhenlo and co. helping take care of the events in factions and in prophecies at the same time.
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Even in game, Cantha story ends faster than in Tyria, allowing them to help both events.
bergetl
I would definitely do the Prophecies story line first, because that one lays the groundwork for Eye of the North, WiK and a few events from Factions and Nightfall. I enjoyed the Proph campaign the most, dunno why. If it is possible and you know what you're doing I would suggest getting heroes as soon as you can. If you feel like you wont get confused by getting run to Lions Arch early on I would do that and then jump to Nightfall briefly to get those heroes. With those heroes, the rest of the proph storyline should be a breeze in normal mode and with you're choice of wiki to guide you. After that I would personally do Factions cause that'll go pretty quick. Next would be Nightfall and last Eye of the North. If you're still ambitious and not pve'd out then there is the War in Kryta story line with the tack on Hearts of the North to do. If you want to get the most out of the story of guild wars though, I would suggest you make a native character for each campaign, you just get to see everything there is to offer then. That's my two cents anyways.
Draconus Xen
I have already played through the starting of all 3 campaigns, I just never finished them. This is just me wanting to finally play through all the campaigns as my warrior. Starting in prophecies just feels right from a story point, if only because of pre-searing being set 2 years earlier then the rest. I just arrived in lions arch today, and picked up M.O.X and the starting nightfall heros, who all out level me, so I am in essence using my heros to run myself.
bergetl
Well then it sounds like you're on the right track for what you wanna do, keep on going and if you have more questions ask here or use you're favorite wiki. Good luck!
Godrik Gandolfi
I'd agree with the advice to start in Prophecies, but after getting to Lion's Arch, make use of Factions for levelling, second profession changing and max armor, and Nightfall for heroes.
I also had a go at Eye of the North at the same time.
Whenever I was getting frustrated in Prophecies, having a go at another campaign would take my mind off it for a while and keep up my interest in the game, and then I'd come back to the main story refreshed, and would often quickly solve whatever problem had me stuck.
Worked for me, and didn't find it too confusing, but this approach probably would not appeal to purists or those wanting the maximum level of challenge from the game :-)
I also had a go at Eye of the North at the same time.
Whenever I was getting frustrated in Prophecies, having a go at another campaign would take my mind off it for a while and keep up my interest in the game, and then I'd come back to the main story refreshed, and would often quickly solve whatever problem had me stuck.
Worked for me, and didn't find it too confusing, but this approach probably would not appeal to purists or those wanting the maximum level of challenge from the game :-)