Author Topic: Guild Wars (Read 1217 times)

Ector · April 20, 2009, 07:24:31 PM

Before I begin, let me just say that at first it seems like a free World of Warcraft.
Well, it's not.

Guild Wars is a MMORPG based on the "Magic and Swords" concept. Seemingly like World of Warcraft, as stated above, you level up your character and complete quests. But, there are drawbacks of the game.
For one thing, You can't jump.
Yes, that's the truth, you really can't.
There are others, though:
Downsides

Can't fight with more than 4 people
Level cap is 20
Human only race

However, there are pluses:

You get your own copy of the world
Realistic graphics
Faster level up time
Pick two classes

Next, and most important, are classes. There are 10 classes to choose from.
Warrior, Elementalist, Monk, Necromancer, Mesmer, Ranger, Dervish, Paragon, Assasin, and Ritualist, each with unique powers and weponry.
But, for more info, go to the official Guild Wars wiki: http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Main_Page
Players
BL name GW name Class(es)
Skid222 Balnazzar the Short Necromancer/Ranger
Rikter Frithof Gardren Necromancer/Monk

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Dr Bling · April 20, 2009, 07:27:14 PM

This game is so far from other mmorpg's its not even funny. Got boring after 1000 hours for me though, maybe Guild Wars 2 will be out soon :o.

Ector · April 20, 2009, 07:29:35 PM

Quote from: Dr Bling on April 20, 2009, 07:27:14 PM

This game is so far from other mmorpg's its not even funny. Got boring after 1000 hours for me though, maybe Guild Wars 2 will be out soon :o.

There are plenty of expansions.
FORGOT TO ADD THAT. FUUUUUUU-

Dr Bling · April 20, 2009, 07:31:48 PM

I bought every expansion >_<, it just gets repetitive after a while.

Ector · April 20, 2009, 07:34:19 PM

True, so true.
But it's, actually a great social game, because of guilds, solitary groups with no ninjas, and the occasional dance party.

tails · April 20, 2009, 07:41:17 PM

I get bored really quickly, Like in 20 minutes. Atleast i got it in a sale.

Fizzles · April 20, 2009, 08:00:33 PM

I got bored in a month, still a good game though ;D
Golden Ranger is my main :| Second online game to play for more than 2 minutes.

Ector · April 20, 2009, 08:02:07 PM

Does anyone here still play?

Ghoul · April 20, 2009, 09:20:10 PM

Played until Nightfall came out.

After that, it just got really boring...

Chrono · April 20, 2009, 09:43:55 PM

Heres another plus, you can only equip 8 skills when you leave a town or outpost.
Each skill is good in it's own way, so now people aren't running around with all skills available using all the highest DPS skills.

Quote from: Ghoul on April 20, 2009, 09:20:10 PM

Played until Nightfall came out.

After that, it just got really boring...

I only played the original. :o

Jay Ray · April 20, 2009, 10:26:44 PM

Chrono · April 20, 2009, 10:33:45 PM

Quote from: Jay Ray on April 20, 2009, 10:26:44 PM

WoW.

Grind for exp and 'cool gear' then spam the highest DPS skills! So fun! And costly! Why not go play a free MMO game and do the exact same stuff? Atleast Guild Wars has some strategy to it.

Private McDoggy · April 20, 2009, 10:38:06 PM

I have beaten: Prophecies, Eye of the North, and almost Nightfall.
I am no where near done on Factions.

Kunit · April 20, 2009, 10:49:33 PM

I thought Eye of the north raised the level cap to 30 or something? Anyway, the game has its moments.

Rikter · April 21, 2009, 01:21:10 AM

I'm a major Guild Wars fanboy. Started playing during the beta, haven't stopped since. Have at least 700 hours in over the last four years. Beaten everything except Nightfall, which is just a matter of motivation. Primary character is a necromancer/monk* named "Frithof Gardren." He's got the best armor, best weapons, best pets, etc. I've basically done everything in the game. I still love it, though.

*One of the great things about GW is that character secondary classes and stats are not final. You can change them at any time, which is great for switching up builds.