Merged: Now that you've played, Kurzick or Luxon

Just interested in seeing which faction people are going to side with now that everyone (persumably) has played both.

Personally, I'm going with Kurzick (hopefully my guild agrees!). The Jade Sea is cool, but I just love the darkness and atmosphere of the Petrified Forest. Plus all the Kurzick npcs look cool.

What do you think?

I'm going Kurzick, had them planned for some time. I think many of my guildies are going Kurzick, too. I found the Kurzicks to be a tad...uglier (ok, a lot uglier) than their appearances in concept art. Still, I enjoy their social pyramid, and their culture is very interesting. The forest is beautiful, too.

I planned Luxon, played one quest (got 250 factions), then switched to Kurzick. Why, I can't remember but I stayed there for most of the weekend and then went back to Luxon. I must say I prefer Kurzick (all guildies went Luxon though -.-). Quests was way more fun and there seemed to be more of them aswell.

I've played both sides a bit, and I must certainly say that while Kurzick appealed to me far more in concept, I'm undoubtedly liking the Luxons more in the implementation. Their world is vibrant and full of life, something I expected more from the forest dwelling artisans than the nomadic barbarians.

I was incredibly surprised to find that the Jade Sea areas had more plant life than the forest. The forest floor is most often covered in black dirt, with a random patch of green or a bush... the Luxon side terrain (that isn't frozen jade) is covered in beautifully lush grasses and flowers. It's so much more refreshing to explore through.

Don't get me wrong. I love black things, especially black clothing, but there's only so long I can stare at a game screen consisting of shades of grey and black. I'll take the shimmering Jade Sea over the petrified forest any day... though the Kurzick architecture is great. I just wish it wasn't so darned gloomy everywhere you go (and yeah, I've seen some of the less-gloomy EAs deeper in, but they're still rather drab compared to the Luxon side).

Also, while it's to be expected with a war going on, the Kurzicks seem to have a really bad attitude towards the Luxons that's irritating to put up with. They have a lot of snooty name-calling that's rather dull and unimaginative (filthy barbarians, Luxon scum, blah blah blah). The extent of the Luxon's Kurzick-hate that I've seen is some amusing joke telling and some blunt statements of the truth. For example, "What's the difference between a block of petrified wood and a Kurzick skull? The shape! Ha!" or "The Kurzicks think that their art and music will earn them the favor of the gods, but we Luxons know that it is only strength that matters." That last is all too ironic, and thus hilarious, with the way the Hall of Heroes and favor systems work.

Besides, who couldn't fall in love with those sleepy-eyed giant turtles that wall off the towns?

I do like the way the Kurzicks' houses are set-up, as in the families not the buildings. It gives than some interesting history that the Luxon's brief background of the current clan-leaders can't quite compare to, but it's a trade I'm willing to make for the more interesting exploration.

Guild is already assigned to Kurzick as it says on guild roaster.

Mmmmmm cripsy. Do you guys come in buffalo flavor?

My guild is Lux and I must say I liked it alot...I didnt see too much of Kuz, but from the bit I saw...it was lame goth kids in their ideal world...

I'm going to wait a month or two before making a final decision. I think both were cool, but right now I'm just too caught up in prophecies play to devote much time to factions. Maybe in a month that will change. My final take on Factions, however? Obviously A-Net put quite a bit of work into it, and while I don't like some things, overall the game is definitely worth getting. Kurzick or Luxon really doesn't matter at this point. I think we're more looking forward to the alliance side of thing so we can get some good instruction on PvP play by guilds who do that mostly.

I've really been liking Kurzicks a lot. I tried Alliance Battles from both sides and I've got to say, Kurzicks are winning a lot more often than Luxons ^^. Also, although the darkness may get irritating, the Kurzick places are pretty cool. My guild is Kurzick, but I sort of swayed our guild leader to go that way ^^. We have a pretty good Alliance rating too. 496 last time I checked. We own this Ludgaris Conservatory (spell check ^^). Never been there yet, but seems like we're pretty into Kurzicks. I think we are going to become Kurzicks when Factions comes out.

But anyways, even in the Alliance Battle map that favors the Luxons, we win there about 3/4 times. Kurzicks seem to have more skilled players, while Luxons have people who like how they sound. I really don't care about that, and I would rather kill people than get killed from looking at the scenery ^^.

Anyways, KURZICKS FTW!

Kurzicks all the way. As soon as I discovered we could pledge our guild's allegiance, I did so.

I'm absolutely in love with the Kurzick architecture, especially House zu Heltzer itself. The Vasburg Armory is another favorite, and Melandru's Hope is probably my favorite EA in the whole game, as far as looks go.

I joined Luxon since my guild decided to be them, I like the jade sea and all but would ruther join Kurzicks with their creepy forests and looks, not to mention that Luxons are really good at quitting in Alliance battles and get their a55 handed on a plate alot.

Oh man.. if I have to choose the side my guild picks... I might have to quit on them. I prefer Kurzick for some of my chars, and Luxon for the others, but.. if I had to choose sides for all of them, it'd have to be Kurzick, simply because of the german influence of their names and culture.

I like the Luxons, the environment is much better in my opinion. The Kurzicks seem.. well, not as appealing to me.

Kurzick. "Creepy forests" are more appealing to me than a "boring sea of jade." The quests seem to be more difficult on the Kurzick side, but who knows for sure.

And for some reason, I've come to associate Luxons with pirates.

I hate pirates. Arrr.

i hate kappas... i wish i went kurzick... but then again both sides missions involve running around lots of critters.. but are useless

I played both sides, Luxon first. Got max faction for both so I could do the quests you get from those.

I didn't do all the Kurzick quests, was only concerned with getting the 10k faction. I made sure to do the Black Moa one though. Nice pet for my A/R.

The 10k faction quests are tough, henchmen just don't cut it. Finally got a group for then Luxon one, well 5 out of 8 anyway - but we made it through.

I think I did all the Luxon quests, after I got both 10k quest is when I cashed in some faction.

I like Luxons - just love those turtle cannons. Though the Kurzicks are interesting, and the Dredge who tunneled through the world from the Shiverpeaks.

But overall, they will band together to fight Shiro. So I don't think it matters in the end which side you choose.

It sounded like the Luxons are more evil, or at least in the sense that they value back-stabbingness. Every story I read from their Historian was about how their captains betrayed their way to the top, except for that captain who overthrew her betrayer brother. Sheesh. It sounds like a magnet for leavers and griefers...

The Kurzicks seem like the society of ancient Rome, specializing in different areas that, when combined, make their civilization wise, their loyalty to one another strong, and their architecture glorious.

It seems like the Luxon appeal is 'Luxons: Join us because jade sea looks cool. Don't turn your back to anyone, and stab your neighbor's back if the opportunity arises. May the best traitor win.'

It seems like the Kurzick appeal is 'Kurzicks: Join us and help improve our society, we find value in everything. We appreciate any help and contribution you may offer.

I did like how the areas in Luxon territory look, nice and green and lively. Definitely more cool screenshots to take there. But I didn't like the people, NPCs or players. I'd rather join Kurzicks and have a less-cool petrified forest but more cooperative people to group with.

Luxons, however my guild is devided 50/50 atm. Vote is still ongoing though. I'll go with the side the guild goes with off course.

i m just wondering can i play all the quest in one side first,
then quit and play all quest on the other side...

I doubt it, Faction is account-tied.