[sonictk]

So, it's a little pricey, but it's quite fun to play, IMHO. I'm a level 11 Elementalist/Monk (I know this combination is weird and stupid, but I'm a n00b to it...so...)

Anyone else has it? If you haven't heard of it, think MMORPG like WoW but without the monthly fees (it runs off a P2P system similar to BitTorrent's)

Forming parties and stuff are fun, so if anyone else has this game, post here and maybe we could set up a little party sometime.

For more information, head on over to http://www.guildwars.com
Click here for some screenshots: http://www.guildwars...ts/default.html

[Project Z.E.R.O.]

I may buy it in the near future.

[Selatein]

Hmmm. I'll look into it. It depends on which seems which is more interesting, this, or Rakion, when Beta opens.

Wait... not free? No way.

[sonictk]

Err...obviously it isn't free, but at least you don't have to pay every month...

It's comparable to WoW, and personally, I think it's more fun to play, even though its quests CAN get repetitive...but not that much.

This post has been edited by sonictk: 05 June 2005 - 07:35 AM

[AlmightyNam]

Yeah, I think I'll just wait for Raikion. Its free and looks really really really good. I hope my new computer can handle it.

[Selatein]

AlmightyNam, on Jun 5 2005, 11:14 AM, said:

Yeah, I think I'll just wait for Raikion. Its free and looks really really really good. I hope my new computer can handle it.

The Rakion requirements are pretty low, actually. Basically any Win System since 98, at least 128MB RAM, 600MHz CPU, and a decent 3d graphics card.

[sonictk]

Back on topic...so no one else has Guild Wars?

I might post some screenies of my E/M to change your mind soon, lol.

[Kvitne]

So the game costs money, but there aren't any monthly fees? How does that work?

[sonictk]

It runs off a P2P system, similar to Bittorrent. So in towns, you can see everyone and everyone can see you, but out of them, you're on your own unless you get a party in town.

I'm level 16 now. Anyone else have this game?

Some screens of me throughout my journey (keep in mind my graphics card sucks.):

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This post has been edited by sonictk: 09 June 2005 - 10:52 AM

[Master of AFTER]

I know a guy who plays this, and he seems to like it quite a lot. It sounds pretty cool too... Something about everything outside the main town areas being instanced, so that you and your party get you own adventure without interference from other players. That might suck if a few of your party members decide to take off in the middle of a dungeon or something, but it'd be very cool if you're playing with a group of friends. Also, the fact that you don't have to pay monthly fees is a very attractive feature.

How is this game for soloing, though? The gameplay sounds very group-oriented, which usually means fewer options for solo players. I like grouping with other people in these kinds of games, but I also like to go off on my own sometimes too.

[sonictk]

If you solo by yourself, you're probably going to die. Even level 20 characters (lv 20 is the max for now) can get owned quite easily if they don't have people to help them. The point of the game is to encourage teamwork in difficult situations, and though it is frustrating (I keep getting killed ), I think it sends the message across quite well.

Yes, you can hire henchmen for free (CPU-controlled players) and go by yourself, but frankly, it's helluva lot more fun to do it with a party.

If your party members turn out to be asshats, just join another one. I've personally never had to wait more than 10 minutes to get into a party. And usually you'll get invited to join within 10 seconds or so.

The point is not whether you've spent 1000000 hours playing it, it's whether you have a good strategy. Even the best equipment can't save you if you're being Pacified (Which means you can't attack for 15 seconds, in which case you'd better hope you have a guy who can lift the hex off you.)

Oh, and it runs off Peer-to-peer. BUT, in town, you are connected to the main servers, so in town, it functions like a normal MMORPG, but outside of them, you STILL have a connection to the server, just that unless you have party members, that's the only connection.

Anyway, more screens. I am Level 18 now, closing in on 19. Woohoo. (Even at level 20, you can still progress, just that you earn Skill Points instead of levels)

New shot of me looking dangerous in geomancer armor with my party (henchmen) even though I found out later I wasted my cash on the geomancer armor >_<

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[Master of AFTER]

sonictk, on Jun 10 2005, 01:23 PM, said:

If you solo by yourself, you're probably going to die. Even level 20 characters (lv 20 is the max for now) can get owned quite easily if they don't have people to help them.

You cap at level 20!? Wow, unless the experience point requirements for each level are insanely high, that's a really low level cap for this kind of game.

Nice screenshots, by the way. That game really does have some sweet graphics.

[sonictk]

And my graphics aren't even set to the max...I don't think the graphis are that fantastic, but I'll give it credit for the environments. The world levels are very well-done, IMO, just frustrating enough to offer a challenge, yet not piss me off.

Yes, it is indeed extremely hard to level up, but as I said, levels don't really matter in this game. A level 15 guy can destroy a level 20 guy if he knows what he's doing. It's the strategy that counts. Also, you can't level up by killing monsters, because they give like, at most 11 - 20 exp usually, and you need around 10000 points (or more) to level up. You need to do quests.

[Arcane and Pony]

I saw it at K-Mart. o.O

[Selatein]

Nami the Lost, on Jun 12 2005, 12:14 PM, said:

I saw it at K-Mart. o.O

Yes, stores like that do carry some computer games. Get over it.

[death_entry]

i got it, guess what my name is

[death_entry]

First off I'd like to say that Guild Wars is NOT an MMORPG, it is simply and online RPG a kin to Diablo II. There are several classes to choose from, however unlike most games you get to pick 2 different classes to play at the same time, however your secondary class lacks an ability available to only those who chose that class as their primary class.

There are a lot of spells that one can learn during the game, and these are gradually unlocked during the game.

One thing I did find frustrating is getting a new character created. They make you run and find various people for you to learn your skills off before you finish character creation, it took me 2 bloody hours to do this, as it's not obvious at all where they are, and there aren't sign posts to them, however you do get a waypoint indicator on your minimap.

Teamplay is widely used with this game, however I often prefer to use an AI team rather then a human one as I get to keep all non gold coin loot, where as it normally I gets shared out between players automaticly.

Money is really tight in this game, so don't expect to be making millions, and every purchase really hurts the pocket, but then it makes you think about what you want to buy which is a good thing.


You can also join guilds, which then allows you to compete in the PvP tournaments. My guild is recruting if anyone is interested.

Anyway I've included some screenshots, oh and I'm a level 13 Necromancer/Elementalist.


I know my screenshot doesn't show much but find this place in game it's really impressive, if you want more screens then i'll post them

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[sonictk]

Oh, you made it past the searing already? When I first saw Ascalon after the Searing, I thought it was the Crystal Desert at first.

BTW, can you post in the GW topic next time and not make a whole new topic for it? I think it'll look neater that way.

[death_entry]

sonictk, on Jun 15 2005, 12:43 PM, said:

Oh, you made it past the searing already? When I first saw Ascalon after the Searing, I thought it was the Crystal Desert at first.

BTW, can you post in the GW topic next time and not make a whole new topic for it? I think it'll look neater that way.

mine's a review, and im going to do a few so no.

[Muzzy Roberto]

No, you're not. We only need 2 GW topics. You want to do that, you go to a GW board, where people will give a shit.