Starting in GW soon - Question
MusicWriter0984
Are there any primary professions or primary/secondary combos that are grossly overpopulated? Any that are grossly underpopulated?
Swehurn
Warrior/Monks and Monk/Warriors are grossly overpopulated, but those are the easiest ones to play, and are also the two best profession combinations for farming in the game.
As far as underpopulated professions go, Mesmers are probably at the top of the list. They're also potentially one of the most powerful, and are definitely one of the most underappreciated.
As far as underpopulated professions go, Mesmers are probably at the top of the list. They're also potentially one of the most powerful, and are definitely one of the most underappreciated.
MusicWriter0984
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Originally Posted by Swehurn
Warrior/Monks and Monk/Warriors are grossly overpopulated, but those are the easiest ones to play, and are also the two best profession combinations for farming in the game.
As far as underpopulated professions go, Mesmers are probably at the top of the list. They're also potentially one of the most powerful, and are definitely one of the most underappreciated. |
Swehurn
IMO, maybe not the best char for your first one. It can be difficult to learn to play a mesmer, and you might find the learning curve frustrating.
Of course, I'll never tell somebody else how to play the game, but for an easy learning curve that will ease you into the game experience, w/mo might be the best way to go. Good armor, decent damage, and some self-heals. Just don't get caught up in the, "I have mending so I'm invincible" mindset that many w/mo's seem to have...
Of course, I'll never tell somebody else how to play the game, but for an easy learning curve that will ease you into the game experience, w/mo might be the best way to go. Good armor, decent damage, and some self-heals. Just don't get caught up in the, "I have mending so I'm invincible" mindset that many w/mo's seem to have...
MusicWriter0984
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Originally Posted by Swehurn
IMO, maybe not the best char for your first one. It can be difficult to learn to play a mesmer, and you might find the learning curve frustrating.
Of course, I'll never tell somebody else how to play the game, but for an easy learning curve that will ease you into the game experience, w/mo might be the best way to go. Good armor, decent damage, and some self-heals. Just don't get caught up in the, "I have mending so I'm invincible" mindset that many w/mo's seem to have... |
Pevil Lihatuh
heh if you find mesmer fun, go for it. I chose a Ranger/Mesmer for my first char, probably one of the harder combinations to go for, simply because a bad ranger or mesmer will be totally ineffective. And I'll be honest, the other classes seem ridiculously easy now to me, but my R/Me is STILL my favourite and easiest to play. hehe.
Thing is, when you start, the only thing you're 'stuck' with without restarting is your primary profession, so you can choose all the secondaries for as long as you like in the tutorial area until you decide that yes, this is what i want, or no, I'm gonna go start a different primary profession.
Thing is, when you start, the only thing you're 'stuck' with without restarting is your primary profession, so you can choose all the secondaries for as long as you like in the tutorial area until you decide that yes, this is what i want, or no, I'm gonna go start a different primary profession.
Loviatar
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Originally Posted by MusicWriter0984
I'll consider that, but I normally don't mind a learning curve :-)
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take it at your own pace and have fun.there are 3 other slots to try something else for variety.
these might help get started
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/content...-10-id1195.php
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/content...lon-id1264.php
MusicWriter0984
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Originally Posted by Loviatar
take it at your own pace and have fun.there are 3 other slots to try something else for variety. these might help get started http://www.guildwarsguru.com/content...-10-id1195.php http://www.guildwarsguru.com/content...lon-id1264.php |
beanerman_99
Play and ele/mesmer and never look back 
MusicWriter0984
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Originally Posted by beanerman_99
Play and ele/mesmer and never look back
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Loviatar
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Originally Posted by MusicWriter0984
i was actually thinking mesmer/ele or mesmer/ranger. very different reaons on both, but mesmer primary appeals to me. the secondary can still waver :-)
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ele needs a lot of energy that the mes cant supply if that helps.can be done but restrictions apply and your mileage may vary
ConeHead2467
what do you guys say about ranger/warrior?
MusicWriter0984
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Originally Posted by Loviatar
ele needs a lot of energy that the mes cant supply if that helps.can be done but restrictions apply and your mileage may vary |
still thinking about that secondary
Retribution X
Play a Mo/Me. we need good monks.
or an E/Mo. that's a pretty decent healer.
If Mes is gonna be primary, go Me/Mo. and do fast resser. absolutley no use until later missions.
or an E/Mo. that's a pretty decent healer.
If Mes is gonna be primary, go Me/Mo. and do fast resser. absolutley no use until later missions.
neoteo
you can change second profession on post searing too ... go mesmer
Nikki Moonlight
you can barely ever go wrong with monk secondary...heck..you can never go wrong with it..
MusicWriter0984
monk seems like a good choice as well...even if its for nothing else other than rezz
fallot
Playing a Mesmer requires a knowledge of the skills used in the game by every profession. While they are not difficult to play, they dont wont make the best first character for everyone. However, if you really want to make a mesmer, no one is going to stop you.
By the way, if you're thinking ranger secondary will allow you to use a bow or a pet effectively you're wrong.
By the way, if you're thinking ranger secondary will allow you to use a bow or a pet effectively you're wrong.
MusicWriter0984
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Originally Posted by fallot
Playing a Mesmer requires a knowledge of the skills used in the game by every profession. While they are not difficult to play, they dont wont make the best first character for everyone. However, if you really want to make a mesmer, no one is going to stop you.
By the way, if you're thinking ranger secondary will allow you to use a bow or a pet effectively you're wrong. |
Nikki Moonlight
to be honest..even though you *should* be able to rely on monks for healing..mesmers have..pretty pathetic healing skills, so you kinda need to heal yourself in those situations..
fallot
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Originally Posted by Grim Reaper
to be honest..even though you *should* be able to rely on monks for healing..mesmers have..pretty pathetic healing skills, so you kinda need to heal yourself in those situations..
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Kai Nui
I've beaten the game once with a Me/Mo. Yeah it sucked, and it was hard, but in the end it makes you a better player than most. It gets you to think about what you do, because otherwise you'll just plain die. I'd suggest you go ahead with a Me/Mo because Mo is great support class for such a weak primary.
MusicWriter0984
Well, I've got it down to either:
-Monk/Mes
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-Mes/Monk
I think either combo would suit me. It'll probably come down to a coin flip :-)
-Monk/Mes
or
-Mes/Monk
I think either combo would suit me. It'll probably come down to a coin flip :-)
Siliconwafer
If you go monk primary, prepare to take some sort of healing/prot role, or be screamed at by hordes of people who presume they've picked up a healer. Even if you tell them you're not.
But hey, monk primaries always get a group.
But hey, monk primaries always get a group.
ForeverGoNe
Theres also alot of versitility when playing necromancers.
GIve it a try, you'll enjoy the many different builds there are for them.
GIve it a try, you'll enjoy the many different builds there are for them.
Da Immortal King
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Originally Posted by Swehurn
Warrior/Monks and Monk/Warriors are grossly overpopulated, but those are the easiest ones to play, and are also the two best profession combinations for farming in the game.
As far as underpopulated professions go, Mesmers are probably at the top of the list. They're also potentially one of the most powerful, and are definitely one of the most underappreciated. |
MusicWriter0984
i think i'm gonna start with a monk/mes
fallot
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Originally Posted by MusicWriter0984
i think i'm gonna start with a monk/mes
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Emu
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Originally Posted by Siliconwafer
If you go monk primary, prepare to take some sort of healing/prot role, or be screamed at by hordes of people who presume they've picked up a healer. Even if you tell them you're not.
But hey, monk primaries always get a group. |
MusicWriter0984
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Originally Posted by Emu
I think I'll quote this for emphasis. When people are putting together a pickup group they almost always look at your primary class when choosing who to add. A monk primary who doesn't spend most (or all) of their time looking after their allies' health is in for a tough ride. Monks are the most rigid class in this regard but it happens to a lesser extent with almost all characters.
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