GW or WoW?
alestian
Which one do you like better? Guild Wars or World of Warcraft? Just curious.
Lord Behemoth
I have only played Guild Wars. So I am biased and will not speak of such blasphemy.
Qin Shi Huang
It is a matter of taste, not of which is actually better...
By the way, there was a simillar thread in the outer circle and it has been closed...
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...ead.php?t=3645
Cheers
-Qin
By the way, there was a simillar thread in the outer circle and it has been closed...
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...ead.php?t=3645
Cheers
-Qin
Ryurt
I don't know if you can compare the two...WoW has some really nice features, and some upcoming ones that I will for sure be in on (BG)... And GW has features that I like as well. I won't get into the thing I like about each but I think that WoW is a MMORPG and GW is mroe like a ORPG with PvP.
alestian
Ah okay, wonder why they closed it?
Ginko
Now what kind of question is this? If we liked WoW more we'd be playing it! People dont play games they hate more then others...it's common sense.
Obviously we like GW or we wouldn't be using the forum, would be now?
--Ginko
Obviously we like GW or we wouldn't be using the forum, would be now?
--Ginko
alestian
Haha. Very good point Ginko. Good point.
Ryurt
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Now what kind of question is this? If we liked WoW more we'd be playing it! People dont play games they hate more then others...it's common sense.
Obviously we like GW or we wouldn't be using the forum, would be now? --Ginko |
Rizzen Khalazar
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Originally Posted by Ginko
Now what kind of question is this? If we liked WoW more we'd be playing it! People dont play games they hate more then others...it's common sense.
Obviously we like GW or we wouldn't be using the forum, would be now? --Ginko |
But, you cannot pitch GW against WoW, they are totally different games. Having played WoW from beta to 2 level 60 characters, GW is a very refreshing change for me, and I will be staying for the long haul.
Skult
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Originally Posted by Ginko
Now what kind of question is this? If we liked WoW more we'd be playing it! People dont play games they hate more then others...it's common sense.
Obviously we like GW or we wouldn't be using the forum, would be now? --Ginko |
Frankly, I can see the limitations and redundancy with Guild Wars already and hopefully the devs with provides us with exciting new content on a regular basis to keep it interesting. WoW, EQ EQ2, Shadowbane, et all, have way more interesting player and community interation.
Rizzen Khalazar
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Originally Posted by Skult
Not True, my choice for GW was based on no monthly fees whereas all the other ones you have to pay a monthly subscrition (which I did with EQ for 3 years) I dont want to have to pay to play - the games cost enough as it is.
Frankly, I can see the limitations and redundancy with Guild Wars already and hopefully the devs with provides us with exciting new content on a regular basis to keep it interesting. WoW, EQ EQ2, Shadowbane, et all, have way more interesting player and community interation. |
These threads are nothing but flame bait between WoW and GW players, they should not be allowed.
Grymlock
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Originally Posted by alestian
Ah okay, wonder why they closed it?
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Argent
world of warcraft is for fools, who have no skillz, so they make themselves feel special w/ level grinding, which substitutes for there lack of skillz.
owned.
owned.
alestian
Personally, I think there is a direct relation between GW and WoW. I also think that many of the subscribers who have played WoW will probably also be the players for GW for very similar reasons. Both games are very similar. You create a character, meet an NPC, get a quest, complete the quest, get exp and money, and move on to the next quest - two games with the same basic concepts. In addition, I read an article where the development team for GW was actually made up of some former Blizzard employees, including developers. So, I expected to see a touch or taste of WoW in GW which I have. The richness of the environments, the idea that you have a bag or pouch to put your "loot" in, the guild concept, the character class concept, the whole basic idea of the game is essentially the same as WoW but hopefully it's better. Comparing GW and WoW is like comparing Star Wars with Lord of the Rings. We don't understand why people do it but they do. It's just interesting. I know many level 60 players in WoW who can't wait for GW because they want to see how the game compares and contrasts. So, I thought I would see if any of those players are here in GW.
Katender
Never liked it much soon as the PvP system came out.
Made grinding and solo play extreamly hard unless your a rogue or druid.
Most of the smaller guilds get eaten up by larger ones because they can't do a lot of the raids and big missions that the others can.
Not really fun if you have to give up your group of friends to move onto another group just to beable to do new things.
Made grinding and solo play extreamly hard unless your a rogue or druid.
Most of the smaller guilds get eaten up by larger ones because they can't do a lot of the raids and big missions that the others can.
Not really fun if you have to give up your group of friends to move onto another group just to beable to do new things.
alestian
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Never liked it much soon as the PvP system came out.
Made grinding and solo play extreamly hard unless your a rogue or druid. Most of the smaller guilds get eaten up by larger ones because they can't do a lot of the raids and big missions that the others can. Not really fun if you have to give up your group of friends to move onto another group just to beable to do new things. |
Ryurt
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Originally Posted by alestian
I agree with you. In WoW, I'm a level 53 hunter and the game is already feeling pointless. All you do is pound for loot and gold. There is no real sense of story or purpose. And most of my level 60 friends are bored out of their mind and want to cancel their accounts. And since I'm not a PvP player at all, those enhancements really are meaningless to me. That's why I could not wait for GW to come out. The graphics look awesome but more importantly I heard that it focuses more on the story line.
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Tyveil
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Originally Posted by Skult
Frankly, I can see the limitations and redundancy with Guild Wars already and hopefully the devs with provides us with exciting new content on a regular basis to keep it interesting. WoW, EQ EQ2, Shadowbane, et all, have way more interesting player and community interation.
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I think of Guildwars a lot like MTGO (Magic the Gathering Online). With the 80+ skills per class, multiclassing, equipment variables, etc, I really don't see this game ever getting redundant. If you're playing it like a traditional MMORPG then I can see why you may feel that way.
LeakingBlood
As Gaile told me, there's always room for more than one good game..
-but that's a lie and you know it lol
-but that's a lie and you know it lol
EnDinG
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Originally Posted by Ryurt
Except that for the most part it seems that GW endgame is all PVP...so I dunno what your gonna do.
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Keep in mind man, GW is at least made for PvP. WoW would like to think it is.
I'll give it two years before it becomes a decent full game. Its been out for how long now and still hardly any new cool content. Woopie, Elemental attacks.
Good but didn't get far new content game: Horizons.
Good and solid super large area and new ideas: Anarchy Online.
WoW has nothing on them.
Devil's Dictionary
Not only the subject of GW vs WoW has been beaten to death but it usually leads to heated arguments.
This is a Guild Wars forum. Do you really expect people to tell you that WoW is better?
This is a Guild Wars forum. Do you really expect people to tell you that WoW is better?
Nevara
Hi, i have played WoW, and i have to say, that IMO, WoW is boring, PvP is boring, althought WoW does offer some nice things, i feel its killing my brain cells by playing it. 
Dont even get me started on the Bnet kiddies on there! if you mess up, even SLIGHTLY, then a barrage of "OMFG N00b!" and "WTF [Insert random insult here]". I understand that these L337 kiddies get annoyed when someone is trying their best to play the game, and failing, but rather then help them, they just insult them. give me a casual gamer over a L337 Haxxor anyday...
my 2 pennys
Dont even get me started on the Bnet kiddies on there! if you mess up, even SLIGHTLY, then a barrage of "OMFG N00b!" and "WTF [Insert random insult here]". I understand that these L337 kiddies get annoyed when someone is trying their best to play the game, and failing, but rather then help them, they just insult them. give me a casual gamer over a L337 Haxxor anyday...
my 2 pennys
Ryurt
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Originally Posted by Nevara
Hi, i have played WoW, and i have to say, that IMO, WoW is boring, PvP is boring, althought WoW does offer some nice things, i feel its killing my brain cells by playing it.
Dont even get me started on the Bnet kiddies on there! if you mess up, even SLIGHTLY, then a barrage of "OMFG N00b!" and "WTF [Insert random insult here]". I understand that these L337 kiddies get annoyed when someone is trying their best to play the game, and failing, but rather then help them, they just insult them. give me a casual gamer over a L337 Haxxor anyday... my 2 pennys |
Devire
For months, I had followed World of Warcraft like an aimless sheep. The game sounded so very new and refreshing, especially when you consider Blizzard's reputation when it comes to making video games; however, after playing the beta, WoW became repetitive once I left the starting Gnome/Dwarf area. It was painful to even sign on.
Then, Guild Wars caught my attention. Could the game that was being created by the same developers who worked on Diablo 2, a game that I so vigorously enjoyed for atleast 5 years, be better? I soon found this out to be true and thankfully so.
All in all, Warcraft may be enjoyable for some, but everyone has different tastes in video games. I chose Guild Wars; my brother chose World of Warcraft. Do I question his decision? Yes, sometimes. Do I hate him for it? No, of course not.
In conclusion, think for yourself!
Then, Guild Wars caught my attention. Could the game that was being created by the same developers who worked on Diablo 2, a game that I so vigorously enjoyed for atleast 5 years, be better? I soon found this out to be true and thankfully so.
All in all, Warcraft may be enjoyable for some, but everyone has different tastes in video games. I chose Guild Wars; my brother chose World of Warcraft. Do I question his decision? Yes, sometimes. Do I hate him for it? No, of course not.
In conclusion, think for yourself!
gwden
Wow is horrible. They've been having serious server stability issues since November 23rd. There is a lack of end-game content. Everyone who reached level 60 is now bored because there is no PvP (other than lame ganking).
confessor24
Well even though I haven't played yet (less than 3 hours of work to go argh), I know I will like both games equally well for completely different reasons.
I think both are excellent for the way each game is structured.
I think both are excellent for the way each game is structured.
Aniden
Personally I play both. Only PvP being Ganking on WoW? Must be your server, the PvP community has always thrived on mine, and I'm not on a PvP server and refuse to because of the issue of possible ganking. As for grouping and raids and such, there are pretty always people in IF forming raid groups for places on my server, not every second of the day, but anytime I am in IF for any extended period of time I see the people making those groups.
A majority of players I have met are not the type to call you a noob if you make a mistake, I havnt had the unfortunate luck of grouping with those types either.
Either way, this thread of pointless, people are going to come and say one person is dumber for playing one of the games, which is really stupid and pointless.
A majority of players I have met are not the type to call you a noob if you make a mistake, I havnt had the unfortunate luck of grouping with those types either.
Either way, this thread of pointless, people are going to come and say one person is dumber for playing one of the games, which is really stupid and pointless.
funbun
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Originally Posted by Nevara
Hi, i have played WoW, and i have to say, that IMO, WoW is boring, PvP is boring, althought WoW does offer some nice things, i feel its killing my brain cells by playing it.
Dont even get me started on the Bnet kiddies on there! if you mess up, even SLIGHTLY, then a barrage of "OMFG N00b!" and "WTF [Insert random insult here]". I understand that these L337 kiddies get annoyed when someone is trying their best to play the game, and failing, but rather then help them, they just insult them. give me a casual gamer over a L337 Haxxor anyday... my 2 pennys |
BChan
I played shadowbane for 2 yrs before going over to WoW. Now if you played SB you know how horrible the lag, duping, cheating, and hax where. But i can tell you what, the story of the servers i played on was awesome. I was on fear and there was the beta guild known as ebonlore. They basically ran the server. They tried to smash upstart guilds, recruited heavily and had ridiculous amounts of resources. Then the stopped because the GL sold the guild and her toon on Ebay and the whole situation turned around and it was a struggle of rogue nations vieghing for power. Of course this was just based on how the players played, there was no storyline put in place, no gm ran events. That was the most fun MMO, the thing that killed it was crappy coding.
WoW was fun, but basically i can't stand the grinding for levels, and grinding for loot. Even worse they suffer from horrible rebalancing issues, sweeping changes to classes, and items giving ridiculous bonuses for some classes. So I stopped enjoying wow for the same reasons i stopped liking uo...except instead of taking 2yrs to stop liking it only took me ~5mos.
GW really looks like the light, at least for me, no item grinding, PvP being a major feature (although i would like to see how much reward other than enjoyment of challenges there is for PvP), and a good community.
WoW was fun, but basically i can't stand the grinding for levels, and grinding for loot. Even worse they suffer from horrible rebalancing issues, sweeping changes to classes, and items giving ridiculous bonuses for some classes. So I stopped enjoying wow for the same reasons i stopped liking uo...except instead of taking 2yrs to stop liking it only took me ~5mos.
GW really looks like the light, at least for me, no item grinding, PvP being a major feature (although i would like to see how much reward other than enjoyment of challenges there is for PvP), and a good community.
funbun
Yeah, GW just has all those elements coming together. I think they are gonna turn the MMO industry on it's head.
alestian
This is sort of funny. In an earlier quote, I stated that "I also think that many of the subscribers who have played WoW will probably also be the players for GW for very similar reasons." With all of the opinions on WoW in this thread alone, I can see I was right. Interesting...
Tyveil
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This is sort of funny. In an earlier quote, I stated that "I also think that many of the subscribers who have played WoW will probably also be the players for GW for very similar reasons." With all of the opinions on WoW in this thread alone, I can see I was right. Interesting...
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alestian
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Originally Posted by Tyveil
I never played WoW because it looks like a shallow piece of MMO crap. But GW appeals to me very much.
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Tyveil
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Originally Posted by alestian
If you have never played WoW then you can't say it's a shallow piece of crap because you really don't know. Ah, gotta love opinions based on hearsay and rumor.
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alestian
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Originally Posted by Tyveil
Trust me.. I highly educated myself on the gameplay before deciding it wasn't for me. Hearsay and rumor have nothing to do with it; experience and knowledge do.
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Inde
I don't know how many of these I have locked now. WoW is its own thing, GW is its own. Asking such a loaded question on a GW fansite will only result in loaded answers.