Help:Ask a game question/Archive2007 09 1-15

GW-EotN Install Error: Disk Full at 82% install

Hi,

I just purchased Eye of the North X-Pac and I'm trying to install it. It keeps coming up with an Error: Disk Full! message at 81 or 82%. I have 21 GIG's free space, so I don't know why this would be coming up. Do I have a bad install disk? Are others also getting this message?

I even tried copying the entire DVD to my Hard Drive and it still Errors out on install. --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User: 72.92.94.19 .

Hi! Please try PlayNC Support for this question. I have a feeling they'll be able to better help you. -File:Drago-sig.gif Drago 21:03, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

How big is gw.dat? The FAT32 file system has a 4 gig file limit, and incorrectly reports a disk full error when that file size limit is reached. Likely, gw.dat has become "bloated", in which case deleting gw.dat, re-installing Eye of the North and then running gw.exe with the -image command line argument should solve the problem. If you still get the error, the only solutions would be to install Guild Wars on an NTFS drive or partition (which requires Windows 2000, XP or Vista) or file a bug report and wait for a patch. -- Gordon Ecker 21:09, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

Thanks, that worked. The file was at 3.99GB in size. I guess it maxed out from logging in after installing the Pre-Order code info and Downloading a zone that was over 23MB in size. It's all installed now, thanks for the help. :)

Pet removal

how do i cange my charmed animal?--75.104.30.250 01:45, 1 September 2007 (UTC)

Talk to a pet tamer NPC. -- Gordon Ecker 01:56, 1 September 2007 (UTC)

How to become a Dervish/Assassin

I bought Nightfall and Factions at the same time and decide that the char I really wanted is a dervish/assassin so I started out got my dervish to a lvl 10 and a captain in the army. The sunspear guy that give you your second class will not give me the option of a assassin. I also relize I can't do any more quest until I pick my second class. So my question is how do I get around this? So I can combine my dervish with a assassin as my second class. I really am going crazy trying to figure this out. I've ask alot of people on the game and they all say it can be done. I can't seem to find a straight answer on how to do it or get anyone to help me do this. Anyone that add insight or help me please my email is <Email removed, it'll just be spam bait> char. blissful deth

You can't choose assassin because the class isn't native to Istan. Your only real option at this point is to pick a temporary secondary and work your character far enough along to be able to change it. To get to a profession changer you need to:

1. Get to mainland Elona and the Sunspear Sanctuary and do the Command Post quest. The prof changer will be in the Command Post after finishing the first sub-quest.
2. Go to Cantha either normally or by ferry and do the next two missions there to become Closer to the Stars and talk to Senji in Senji's Corner.

Hope that helps. --Valshia 17:07, 1 September 2007 (UTC)

Or the easy way: Go to the Battle Isles. No special requirements for getting to that Profession Changer. Backsword 16:59, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

While the profession changer on the Battle Isles is easy to get to, you still need to do Hunted!, Nahpui Quarter or Augury Rock before he'll talk to you. --Valshia 17:43, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

Boss lock/key

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What the heck are these? There doesn't seem to be a wiki page for "boss key" or "boss lock" yet -- found them in the Vlaz-whatever area while doing the Asura quest. Banaticus 05:12, 1 September 2007 (UTC)

Once you have killed a boss you get a key to open this lock and proceed into a new area. - BeX 05:15, 1 September 2007 (UTC)

Problem accessing GWEN

I bought GWEN through the online store earlier tonight but can't seem to access any of the quests with my characters. I applied the serial code to unlock GWEN as soon as I got the receipt of purchase (I tried to apply to serial again after I logged in to the game, but it says the code is already in use), and the npc's I'm supposed to talk to won't give me any quests. Any ideas?

This can happen if you've applied the key to the wrong account. Assuming that you made your purchase through the NCSoft "Play NC" store. Purchases through the "in-game" store apply the keys immediately and automatically, to the account you are logged into, and you get a confirmation e-mail with the key codes that were applied for you. Try to verify that the key(s) were applied to the correct account by logging into your Play NC master account and checking your purchase history.

If it has been applied to the correct account, contact them through "ask a question" and provide the transaction details from your reciept. If it has been applied to an incorrect account, there is a process that is outlined in the help section of the Play NC support site that will allow them to manually correct the situation. The easiest way to apply the keys is to do it through the Play NC site, but it can take some time, especially during a period such as this, where there's an extremely large volume of sales due to GW:EN's release. The Play NC site is http://www.plaync.com/us/support/

Hope this helps, and best of luck! Gwynna Vive 11:33, 1 September 2007 (UTC).

i am another user and i also bought eye of north from the guild wars store but the option to do the eye of north campaign or make an eye of north guy is not there. i have checked my access keys and it say eye of north is part of account but i cant use any part of it why is this?

Smaller screen

Ever since ive downloaded GW:EN, my screen gets smaller whenever i play on guild wars with any of my characters. Is this meant to be happening? If not, can it be fixed?

have you tried checking settings (F11)? switch to "Graphics" and set interface size to whatever you want. maybe that got changed. - Y0_ich_halt 17:03, 1 September 2007 (UTC)

Getting started

i have created a account how do i get to play

log in, create a character, play. - Y0_ich_halt 17:03, 1 September 2007 (UTC)

Changing my characer appearance after creation

Hello,i recently were looking for an answer for this question and i cant seem to find it anywhere.i have a character with some really hard work put into it,and i just dont like the appearance.is it possible to change the character's base appearance without deleting and re-creating it? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:84.110.222.181 .

Aside from armor and dyes, no -elviondale (tahlk) 19:43, 1 September 2007 (UTC)

Guild wars is unable to complete this operation

When i try to get on a guild wars character, it says,Guild wars is unable to complete this operation.What is wrong?

there's a problem with your connection. either the guild wars server doesn't respond correctly or your network somehow prevents packages from being transmitted. - Y0_ich_halt 22:45, 1 September 2007 (UTC)

Vabbian armor

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whats the cheapest way to get vabbian? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:72.69.126.240 .

By buying the crafting materials from other players instead of the traders. -- ab.er.rant 10:30, 2 September 2007 (UTC)

If you have time and are really determined not too spend money you can do the various quests to get trade contracts. You'll run out of quests too early, but you can redo them with another char. Eventually you'll have enough to trade for full set of gems. Sadie2k 02:17, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

Certain items can salvage into rubies and sapphires. Category:Contains ruby Category:Contains sapphire. - BeX 02:22, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

The game won't connect.

I'm trying to connect to guild wars but when I do it keeps saying connecting. I'm sure I have the right access key, account name, and password. But I've tried sevral times and the same thing happens everytime is there anything I can do?--64.12.117.80 00:09, 2 September 2007 (UTC)

The game must be trying to download something and download server maybe busy. Try -image. Lightblade 00:22, 2 September 2007 (UTC)

If it is e040, then just wait. If that doesn't work, use Image and do a manual download. Finally, if you are using wireless, try connecting to a dif channel, then switching back. If it still doesn't work, say so. Readem Promote My Ban Here 00:24, 2 September 2007 (UTC)

Where do I find the trial access key code? 68.94.187.34 02:50, 2 September 2007 (UTC)

Enchanted weapons

how do u enchant a scythe --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:75.104.31.25 .

how do i chek if somthing is enchanted? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:75.104.31.25 .

You don't enchant the weapons the "X (while enchanted)" bonuses apply while your character has an enchantment on them. -- Gordon Ecker 05:35, 2 September 2007 (UTC)

Getting started

How do i get login shortcut to the desktop of computer which i haven't installed gw ?

The easiest way is to go to My Computer, then navigate to C:\Program Files\Guild Wars, depending on installation directory and operating system. Right click on gw.exe and then click Send To => Desktop (Create shortcut) -elviondale (tahlk) 16:55, 2 September 2007 (UTC)

to play guild wars you need to at least install the connection client. then you can proceed as elviondale described. - Y0_ich_halt 15:17, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

a shortcut for gw on a pc where you haven't installed gw is like a starter in a car without engine. - Y0_ich_halt 15:21, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

When i'm trying to log in, i'm getting this kind of error report: "Guild Wars was unable to initialize 3D output for your system. Please verify that you have installed DirectX 8 and an updated video driver." I have DirektX9. What should i do?? Please help me!! =( Link: http://www.guildwars.com/support/en-3dinitializationerror.php

Frist be sure that you have downloaded the client from the GW site. Next i would make sure that you have DirectX installed. hit the start button and click run then type Dxdiag it will give you what you currently have installed on your PC.--Coridan 16:54, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

I checked it and i have DX9.c installed, i have downloaded client and our computer fills system recuirments. This is pretty hard broblem. Can someone help me?

maybe you have directx9.0c but your video card doesn't support 3D? or maybe you're running it with a wrong driver. - Y0_ich_halt 20:32, 16 September 2007 (UTC)

Change Password

I want to change my password because I think sombody knows it and is messing up my account. When I click change my password on the options it says I need to go to the play NC sight. I used to play in the euro servers which i think is why it is doing that. I dont have a play nc account to change. any suggestions? Epg 19:01, 2 September 2007 (UTC)

Problem Guild Wars installation.

Ey there, I got a problem installing guild wars. I have installed prophecies, factions and nightfall. Yet when I make a character and log in the world, I have to download the maps again. Is this how it should be or? I haven't installed GW on my C:\ drive, I've done it on another one.

the disc only contains the gw connection client (which you can also download at guildwars.com), everything else will be downloaded while:

-being online but idle (will download any maps you haven't downloaded yet)

-loading zones (will only download the zone you're loading)

-starting guild wars

there's a green/orange/red dot in the top right corner (standard) to indicate your connection. if there's a lightning symbol in there, it means you're downloading right that moment. you can also force downloading everything when starting gw by adding -image to your short cut. - Y0_ich_halt 19:22, 2 September 2007 (UTC)

Lagging/ armor

I keep getting killed when there no enemies around me, but just before I die, I see that I am stuck at beginning of area. What is going on? Can you please make it stop? Is there some way to have something to armor that keeps me from being blinded, slowed rediculously and crippled every time I get into fights? ^_^

yup, that means you have incredible lags. check your performance monitor (the green or, in your case it should be red, dot in the bottom right corner of your interface). if you move your cursor over it, it will show the time a package needs to be sent (in 1/1000 seconds - ms). as you described it, that number should be around 50'000.xyz ms. reasons can be: server problems or your connection has problems with uploading. possible solutions: keep hitting gaile till she makes anet fix everything xD (only possible if everyone has those problems), turn off azureus (if you have it on) or get a better connection. - Y0_ich_halt 00:14, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

joko's tome

where do I find the quest that get me to finding Joko's tome --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:66.188.119.16 .

Joko's tome? Referring to Palawa Joko? I don't think there's such a quest... sry, don't recall seeing any quest dialogue that mentions a tome belonging to him. These are the quests that involve Palawa (you might have mistyped something):

• Return of the Undead King
• Strange Bedfellows
• Crossing the Desolation
• A Deal's a Deal
• A Show of Force
• Under New Management

-- ab.er.rant 01:53, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

do u mean joko's tomb? cos thats easy to find- just at the command post exit to jahai bluffs, well technically its not called joko's tomb tho... is it?--WikiWu 10:42, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

new armor

i am at droks and i kind to need to no where i can get elite templar armor. so if u could tell me which direction i should go to get the elite templar armor i would really apperiate that.--66.168.31.165 02:14, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

Marhan's Grotto - Warrior Elite Templar armor - BeX 02:19, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

marhan's grotto

how far is marhan's grotto from droks and which direction is it? and plz answear i really want this armor. --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:66.168.31.165 .

You can do 2 missions to get to Thunderhead Keep (Ice Caves of Sorrow and Iron Mines of Moladune) or find someone to run you there but that's rare and expensive. Marhan's is south-west of Thunderhead Keep. - BeX 02:32, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

This should help: Image:Ice Floe map.jpg. -- ab.er.rant 02:36, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

Guild Wars

can you tell me the guild Wars eye of the north Acces Key ....! --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:Prealea .

You have to buy it from either the online store or from a games retail shop. -- ab.er.rant 07:44, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

Max 20 Attribute!

I've read it stating that 20 is the max for any one attribute skill, but how? I can only see 16 being guaranteed. 12 from points spent, 1 from headgear and 3 from a non-stacking rune, giving 16 in total. Now i know there are some items/weapons with +attribute, but with a conditions/chance attached, therefore not always present or guaraanteed. Still can not see how 20 is obtained anyway. Can any one please help!

SaltyOldSeaDog 14:21, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

first, elementalists can use Glyph of Elemental Power, additionally they get Elemental Lord, guaranteeing maximum of 19. necromancers can use Awaken the Blood for blood magic and curses. and of course up to +2 with 20% chance each from your weap set. there are some more possibilities,but i can't think of much more right now. - Y0_ich_halt 14:25, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

There are also things like Golden Egg and there's a new consumable in EotN, but I can't remember its name nor have the time to look it up :\ -elviondale (tahlk) 17:07, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

Blessing from res shrines can give +1 attribute too.

Chest Loot

I was satisfied with the aswer given but it only brings more. Why are the chest not set for hard mode in Gwen? If we pay 1.5k for a lockpick then it should have the same drop rate as Nightfall's Desolation for example. If not then sell the keys for 600 to 750 gold. My desapointment comes from the fact that if I want to work on the wisdom title track, I have to stop playing Gwen every time and switch to Nightfall. Sharleena Star--74.57.236.38 02:14, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

In G.W.E.N I get about 9 purple for every single gold weapons it's not like this in Nightfall,Factions and Prophecy. Why are chest drops so out of balance in G.W.E.N? Sharleena Star

i suppose bad luck. - Y0_ich_halt 17:32, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

We're all used to locked chests in Hard Mode for the other campaigns... These locked chests aren't in HM :| -elviondale (tahlk) 18:16, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

See User_talk:Gaile_Gray#Locked_Chest_in_GW:EN - BeX 02:11, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

one mans dream

I have been all forum highlands and can not fid the wish entity. where can i find thid at?67.33.249.115 18:39, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

One Man's Dream has a walkthrough and map. Gwynna Vive 23:36, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

Master of Whispers

how do i find master of whispers --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:77.249.178.64 .

see this page. - Y0_ich_halt 21:03, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

If you're trying to recruit him, see the recruitment section of his article, if you're trying to find him for a quest, just follow the quest markers on the map. -- Gordon Ecker 22:38, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

Unable to travel from Lion's Arch to Cantha after doing the mehnlo quest

After reinstalling Guilward on my new computer I was unable to travel with my character(prophecies) from Lion's Arch to Canhta. It is simply not in the travel command. I did check if I installed Factions and tht is the case (made a lvl1 assassin to check). I have travelled before so Im not sure where to look for mistakes. Anyone got an idea?

Cheers

and you're sure you did the quest Mhenlo's Request with that character? - Y0_ich_halt 21:08, 3 September 2007 (UTC)

Yep, you need to re-do the "travel" quest for each and every one of your PvE characters that want to travel. -- ab.er.rant 02:14, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

eye of the north problem

i buy Eye of the north and now its saying that my code is invalid what the hell is going on here can someone help me please --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:99.247.0.174 .

When looking for help, it helps to give as much details as possible. Where did you buy GW:EN? Online or from a retail store? If you bought it in the online store (game client), then the key has already been added. If you bought it from a store, you might need to go back to that store and ask them. Also, do you have at least one of Prophecies, Factions, or Nightfall? (and it's a bad idea to put up your email like that, I've removed it) -- ab.er.rant 08:38, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

I think I may know what happened here, because it happened to me, too. If you bought GWEN through the Plaync website, the access key that was provided to you was probably applied to your plaync account and not your GW account. Call 1-512-225-6359 (Plaync Account Support) and explain to them what happened. Have your purchase receipts at hand. It took me about a half hour to clear everything up. Hope this helps!

Changing the guild name

Hi, I bought a guild hall recently from another player and would like to know how to change the name from "The Winnipegers" to "Gemini Warriors". How do I do this? --Geminilegend5 08:37, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

You can't change the name of a guild. See Guild. (and it's a bad idea to expose your email like that. I've removed it.) -- ab.er.rant 08:39, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

Can anyone tell me how to control bone minions when i summon them so i can use them to defuse traps--82.16.6.6 11:09, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

You can't, minions are mindless, and uncontrollable. They will attack anything hostile in range, and chase targets that you call (somewhat). The world of the minion master is a chaotic one. Gwynna Vive 23:28, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

Bone Minion Control

Can anyone help me with a little problem... I wanted to know if you can control the movement of summoned creatures, so i can use them for taking hits from traps and stuff Thanks//--82.16.6.6 11:12, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

You can't. When you summon one, it runs to you the shortest possible way, and when outside of fight they attempt to get to you. So if you want to use one to trigger a trap, you have to go to the other side so, that the shortest route from the minion to you goies through the trap, or summon one so it will run on the trap when comeing to you. Raiala 11:27, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

Quest Question

Hi i wanted to start my character in the Nightfall Campaign and my Friend started in the Prophicies campaign. When i do the quest to go over to tyria will i be able to still do the quest in Old Ascalon where he is?

no, you won't get any quests a prophecies character gets before reaching lion's arch. - Y0_ich_halt 14:21, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

Ask your friend to speed up and get to Lion's Arch ASAP :) -- ab.er.rant 14:36, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

What if i had a Nightfall character go to Old Ascalon could i help him do the Missions there or since i'm from Nightfall i wouldnt be allowed into the Mission Instance?

you can do all missions on all continents with every character and you will get the according protector title for completing them. - Y0_ich_halt 17:58, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

Better armour

What is the highest rating for armour and how do i get that armour?

highest armor is 80 for warriors and paragon, 70 for dervish, ranger and assassin and 60 for all other profession. You can get max armor at:

• Prophecies: Droknar's Forge
• Factions: Kaineng Center
• Nightfall: Command Post outside Sunspear Sanctuary

- Y0_ich_halt 15:50, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

hi ive been playing GW for over 26 months now and have not had to many problems with it but within the past few months the game keeps crashing and things like my graphic card are not good enuff and everything? i loooked around and found this 3da program it helps but it still crashes and everything it seems to of made my game play worse and i cant delete the 3da because there is no written file in add/remove programs or in start or anywhere the only way to get to it is throught the d drive and all that?? is there anything else i can do to make my game work or is it just my graphic card?? and is there a way to get 3da off the computer? ty is yah can help :)

I've had this issue before too, even without any third party software such as "3da". Two years with the same hardware is prone to this, even when the system exceeds the requirements. Guild Wars is updated regularily, and this leads to fragmenting on your hard disk. Drivers in XP are also patched this way and so is DirectX and some of the major brands of hardware (and some system manufacturers). This can lead to misreported file sizes on rare occasions and as a result, available disk space will be incorrect (affecting swap file/virtual memory availability on systems without an obscene amount of RAM). I had run scandisk and defrag at their highest settings and recovered nearly 3Gb of space, but this still did not totally solve the issue. A complete format, downloading the complete updated client (from Guild Wars website) and not installing some of the programs/games I didn't use anymore were the only way I could get the game to run stable again. It's also about the only surefire option to remove a program that is not listed in the add/remove list. Gwynna Vive 00:00, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

Banned?!?!

My avcount was banned for 355 hours, because my brother was on my account. Icame in to see what he was doing and he was selling his runescape account. i piushed him out of the chair to tell him to stop that it was against the rules and he said sorry. 5 minutes later i was banned. Where can i tlak to gw people to correct this?

guildwars.com -> support. - Y0_ich_halt 22:05, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

Wow. I totally didn't believe that. -elviondale (tahlk) 22:12, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

http://www.guildwars.com/support/legal/conduct_breaches_and_outcomes.php It is not likely that you can even appeal, regardless of who was playing the account. You are ultimately responsible for the account (or your parent if underaged) and a clear violation had to be observed for the ban to be placed. A fifteen day ban means that this is not the first ban for the account either, so it is adviseable that when it expires, change the password, and keep it away from your brother...next time may be permanent. Gwynna Vive 01:13, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

Bug in the gw store?

I bought Nightfall and GWEN on the online store(nightfall about 2 months ago) gwen just recently and now i can't use any of my heros i can't even get to eithier of the 2 worlds, i logged in and i still have my nightfall armour and razah as one of my heros implacting that i still beat nightfall, and i also have most of my gwen items (rewards from quest) as well as the titles. i have no idea what to do.. --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:71.236.145.101 .

Can you try to rephrase and explain a bit more? It's rather confusing if you write long sentences like that. You can't use heroes? Is that because you can't add it to your party or is it because you can no longer see heroes in the dropdown box? IF you can't get into either Tyria or Elona, how come you can see your character's inventory and see that razah is in your party? Is it the same character you used for the GWEN sneak peek event? If you seem to have lost some heroes, send a report to ArenaNet's support. -- ab.er.rant 02:07, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

I am having almost the same bit of trouble. I bought all 3 campaigns from the online store, the first being 2 months ago. This past wed. I went to log into my account, and it says that I do not have any of the campaigns that I've bought, only demos, and that the prophecies demo was expired but the factions was still applicable, nightfall wasnt even listed. I've contacted plaync about the problem and still havent gotten any answer or reply after the first day of contact. Anyone have any ideas?

Resurrecting

When I die I have a hard time resurecting------- --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:64.105.104.130 .

"Hard time"? What do you mean? If you die, your henchmen will resurrect you if the AI sees an opportunity to use any rez sigs or resurrect skill. If you have heroes with resurrection skills, you can trigger it manually, or they will act similarly to henchmen. If your party is occupied with enemies, they may not resurrect you immediately. IF your party wipes, or is close to a wipe, a countdown timer will start to show how much time is left before you get resurrected at a resurrection shrine. -- ab.er.rant 04:26, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

When I die the henchman does try to ressurect me but when I get up I die again. By this time I have a death pen of 24/30. So I die over and over again.-----------

I believe the two most likely explanations are that you have not upgrading your armour or you are using too many superior attribute runes. See the armorer article for a list of places where you can upgrade your armour. -- Gordon Ecker 05:03, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

Bug in the gw store? (reply)

I was in GWEN playing, doing quest and all the stuff. when i loaded the next town or outpost my elite skill and my sunspear skill was locked, (the lock you see if you bring a PvE only skill to a Allience battles) so i checked my Nightfall heros and some of there skills were locked.

So i logged out, got back and I went through the cut scene of when you make a new chara in factions and I have a level 20 and elite ancient armour and was still in the monastary... I got back to town and looked at my heros and they were all shaded like when they take koss away during those quest..

Then I checked if I had Nightfall so I clicked on the boat to map travel between all the worlds and I didn't see elona... then i tried to get into GWEN but it wouldn't allow me to...(I bought nightfall and gwen off the guild wars online store which leads me to think that is the problem...)

Just a few months ago the online store said i had already purchased all the primary games... just recently it's showing me the prices... of Nightfall and GWEN --71.236.145.101 05:51, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

You should contact the support team with problems like this. -- (gem / talk) 06:50, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

Make a report and provide all those details you wrote above. Did you check what access keys your account still has? Maybe your keys got removed or corrupted somehow. -- ab.er.rant 07:52, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

Why is it taking hours to decompress new files?

amd 1.8ghz 2gig ram, 512gig Nividia Gfx card, and sound blaster audigy 4 Sound card. Ever since i installed Guildwars on this computer it has been SUPER slow at decompressing files. Now i have installed the game on multiple computers sine it came out both by disk and DL from website, and never have had this issue. The game will patch and when i log in next i download the files just fine, usually under 5 min for a decent sized patch. But then when i first go into the game it will do its download, again just fine as far as speed goes. Once this is done the game decompresses the files, this is where it slows down to less than a snails pace. I have left the game running over night and it will not be finished in the morning. Now sometimes closing out my virus scanner will help with the decomprssion rate, but recently nothing i do wil help. I have at most 30 processes running and when i know i will be gaming i trim this down to 27-29. I run virus/spy-mal ware scan 2-3 times a week usually. Can anyone offer up some insight as to why this is happening, i have uninstalled and reinstalled atleast 3-5 times just in the last month.

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one other note, i had gotten a demo code at one point for nightfall, i activated this code on a lark one night, and when loading this brand new account the new nightfall areas downloaded in less than 2 min(1500+ files, which currently takes more than 10 hours to decompress.) This is what it should be and used to be.

I would try running GW.exe with the -image command to download all available data to your PC..this can take a while tho. Also check the size of your GW.dat file and see how large it is..should be around 3 Gig or so. You can move the GW.dat to another place and redownload it and hopefully that will take care of your problems...because to me it sounds as if you have a corrupted dat file or at least a fragmented one. Good Luck--Coridan 12:54, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

Just a thought- maybe defragging your HD would help. I know thats the battle cry of Win98, but it still might help out a bit if the write heads aren't whipping around everywhere. -elviondale (tahlk) 14:36, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

hey, thanks for the help. putting -image after in the command line downloaded the whole .dat file, mine was sitting at around 1.5gigs, full file is just under 3gigs. and as for defraging, i just did that last month, and have only installed/uninstalled 2 programs, i checked before writing this and it wasnt even 2% fragmented yet so i am guessing that wasnt the issue, but once i got the image and got in game, every zone loads now, no having to decompress anything. THANKS alot, i was about to give up on this lovely game.

server error

I have a server error code 058 how can I fix it?--Tarabithia89 17:10, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

That code indicate a connection error. Somewhere between your PC and the server the connection was interrupted, or never established in the first place. This may be a problem on your system (firewall, router, modem, etc.), a problem with your ISP or a connection problem at the server.

You may want to do a traceroute to the server in order to determine the chokepoint.

Despite the error message text, code 058's can also come from a problem with your client, not the internet connection. This problem can be solved by deleting the gw.dat file, which forces the client to re-download all the game data. Also, you can re-install the game.--Coridan 16:47, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

Password

How can i change my Password to my account?

Thanks, Ur offical gamer.--The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:62.249.226.192 .

Try looking here--Coridan 16:50, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

Character name change

Is there a way to change a character's name without re-making them? I noticed after I reached level 10 that my character is missing a letter I thought I typed. Today is the first day I used him and I'd rather not do everything from scratch. --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:66.69.109.186 .

You'll have to remake the character -elviondale (tahlk) 18:57, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

Where is Zho???????

OK sorry if I seem rude but I'm really pissed off by the norn arena! I really, really don't like PvP and I'm forced to go on and on for ever just to get an item to do the moa egg quest. I must say that the little moa chick is the only mini pet that I wish to have, (Thanks for that!), but for pete sake I'm doing the arena over and over again without ever get to Zho!!! I think I did it already about 30/35 times, and I really would like for once to meet Zho and...... not Bison! This is getting to me and I feel like smashing my keyboard and throw the game away! Not a very good feeling.

I was never so !!##@%%&&***!!! in my entire time playing the game, and I'm very close to give up this game for ever!

I read on forums that people got to Zho not once but more than three times an so on, so what's is wrong with my character? I got over the crap drops the purple items from chests, I even got a purple from an end chest in dungeons when all my guildies got a gold! Disappointing but not stressing like the norn arena!!! Do you people wish me to go insane? Why make this part of EotN so hard? Well it's for me anyway, perhaps because I never played GvG or PvP! Nevertheless I find this very unfair because you obliged players to do a forcefull PvP!

If I didn't like the little moa pet so much I wouldn't ever done any of the norn arena!

Well even if you don't care about my stress it was nice to let you know of it!

Have a nice day!

Lori --203.17.154.218 01:14, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

Norn fighting tournament isn't PvP. Try using a farming build like this one, you almost never lose, and when zho pops up, you'll roll her. I did the NFT 12 times yesterday and had zho as an opponent at least 4 times, so she isn't a rare spawn. -Auron 01:17, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

and as you can see here, she's a spawn for round 3, so if you have someone else there you could also restart to speed up the process. - Y0_ich_halt 01:25, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

Quest Question

Hi i was just wondering at what lvl can you do the quest to go to Tyria from Nightfall? Thanks

your level is irrelevant. you only need to do the quest Terror in Tyria, obtained from Deras Tenderlin in Kamadan. For that quest, you need access to consulate docks. the quest itself doesn't involve any fights, so your level doesn't matter. you will start at Lion's Arch in tyria, the enemies there are around lvl 13, so you should be about lvl 15. - Y0_ich_halt 13:00, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

deleted character

Hello!

I have a huge problem. Someone must have found out my password (I didnt tell it to anyone)and he deleted my main character. Is there any way to get deleted character back or something? I already changed my password so they wont be able to do that again. I would really be happy if you answer.

first: no, deleted characters can't be restored. second: if you really haven't told it to anyone, you must have had a key logger installed on your pc. you should first clean your pc with anti-vir and anti-spy software. if you don't, they are likely able to steal your pw again, and everything you type on your keyboard. - Y0_ich_halt 13:55, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

How do i edit my characters name?

Can anyone tell me how i can edit my name so i can add my guild?--82.16.6.6 15:04, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

You cant edit you ingame character name. If you join a guild, the guild tag is automatically added to your character name when other people watch you (though not on the party list). --Xeeron 15:09, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

is seling a guild forbbiden ?

is selling a guild forbbiden ?

sellin a guild

first: sory i asked this question before but i forgot to write subject. my question is: is selling a guild forbiden ?

why would it be? and no — Skuld 16:08, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

It is against some auction websites' ToS and, of course, selling things for real cash is a no-no. -elviondale (tahlk) 16:23, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

deleted character part 2

this questions is related on deleted character questions. first i would like to thank for that answer. i think it would be better that the same guy answers but i would appreciate other answers too. so they deleted my character, i was told that i have key logger on computer. something like this happened before. before they just dropped few dyes (unfortunestly black dye too). i have a important questions now. is it possible that i got this key logger with guildwars or in wiki guildwars? well i have th feeling that key logger guy knows something about guild wars. first:when he dropped some things he dropped black dye too.how did he know black dye is so expensive. second: he could delete any of my 7 characters but he deleted the best 1. that one wasnt only level 20 but he was most far in the game he had most experiance and all. this shows on that he knows about guild wars something. i changed my password on other computer now so they cant know it know.

well, of course someone going for guild wars accounts would also know what exactly he wants from you. usually they take your most valuable items, both on your chars and from your store, and your money, then delete your best or all of your characters. some are assy enough to change your password, although that doesn't matter because you can restore it with your security questions. the keylogger has most likely been applied to your pc with something you downloaded from a gw fansite or programs that modify guild wars (e.g. mods for graphics, there are also some available on this wiki). - Y0_ich_halt 18:17, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

For a keylogger to be present, it either has to be installed intentionally (or mislabelled to hide it's purpose), was hidden in a program that was installed (and these can appear harmless, such as a trial to a free game, p2p file sharer, a file viewer, or any number of applications...all of which would be appealing to a specific game user, in this case guild wars users are the target) or are hardware (dongle or such). It's unfortunate that there are people who steal from players like this, but there is always a way to avoid it, by folowing a few guidlines. Never share your account or personal information, never install anything that you cannot verify as doing exactly what it says, never install anything that isn't from a reputable source (especially if you didn't get it directly from that source), never allow anyone physical access to you computer unless you trust them implicitly, and never try to take shortcuts by using questionable software helpers such as macros or cheat/bot programs... It can never be worth risking your account or your hard earned xp and loot. Gwynna Vive 09:02, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

Account keys

i brought guildwars night fall and created a new account when i alredy have one on guildwars... did not know that i could link my my account that i have on guildwars to my account on guildwars nightfall. so i went to use the card with the numbers on it that i got from nightfal box to try and link my players from guildwars onto nightfall, but it ses that the card is in use. friends told me i needed to edit my account but do not know how to. was wondering if there was anything i could do. --77.99.235.245 20:37, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

After using the key to create a new account instead of adding it to your old account you have nothing that you can do to merge them. -- (gem / talk) 20:45, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

depending upon how long ago the new key was added, and the number of slots available for characters, there maay be hope...try the NCsoft support pages (http://www.plaync.com) they may be able to delete the key from the second account, or merge them from their end. This would likely not be possible if you have played both accounts though. Gwynna Vive 09:08, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

I had the same issue. I had a PlayNC account and Added my Prophocies account to it. When I bought Factions I added my key to the PlayNC account. I realized that they didn't merge them and I contacted PlayNC immediatly. They were able to disable the Key I installed and gave me a New key that I added to the Guild Wars account through the GW Game Client.Ifive 16:43, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

Warrior EotN sets

Why is there 5 Warrior Armor in Gwen and only 4 for all other professionS? Sharleena Star

The art team had created a spare warrior set for some reason and the team decided to put it in the game even though the other professions didn't have a comparable set. They thought it'd be better to put the set than to leave it out and unused. -- (gem / talk) 00:44, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

cool, where'dya get that info? - Y0_ich_halt 00:45, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

User talk:Emily Diehl#Armor clarification -- (gem / talk) 00:48, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

casters and carrying objects

what is a caster and how do i get them to carry objects for me?--72.230.63.21 00:50, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

Umm, what? Can you clarify your question? -- (gem / talk) 00:57, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

A Caster is a character who cast spells. You're likely using the wrong term. -- ab.er.rant 01:12, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

I've added a links to caster in the Arborstone and D'Alessio Seaboard articles to prevent future confusion. -- Gordon Ecker 01:57, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

The reason they say let a caster(as in a profession that casts spells) carry it is because they are still able to "cast" spells etc. where as if a warrior/ranger/assassin etc carry it they can not attack while holding the object.--Coridan 14:21, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

as for the second part: you have to tell them. "caster" describes all classes that deal damage or whatever using spells, not weapons like warriors, assassins etc. it's not a kind of npc or an item. - Y0_ich_halt 18:38, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

im lv 20 and im advancd but i havmt changed frome sunspear armour

well igo to some stores and all i c is the same amrour i have only with more defense its really anoibg come on plz help me!!!!!!!!!!!! --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:189.166.177.211 .

Err, advance further through the game, and get max armor perhaps o.O? Readem Warning: Ignore this User if at all possible. 04:21, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

Huh? What are you talking about? On Istan, all the armorers can craft either Sunspear, Elonian, or Istani armor. -- ab.er.rant 04:58, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

Hard time resurrecting

→ moved from Help:Ask a wiki question#Resurrecting

When I die I have a hard time resurecting After a battle my henchman try to resurect me but when I get up I die again right away. I have adeath penalty of 24 sometimes 30% I than have to go to a town to revive and start over on the mission. --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:Mgarner342 .

You sound exactly like the same person who asked the question in the "Resurrecting" section above. Before I answer you, try not ask game questions in the wiki question page and use a new section rather than append to other sections (read instructions at the top).

This should help. What's your total health? What armor rating do you have? Are you using superior runes? Are you using vampiric weapons? Are you using weapons that inflict a health penalty? If you use runes that reduce your health and you use weapons that further reduce your health, the death penalty will kill you immediately after being resurrected. -- ab.er.rant 05:13, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

DIFFERENCES OF THE CAMPAIGNS

What is the primary difference in all of the guildwars expansions? I heard that you could buy the expansions without getting the first one? Is it true? And what if I bought one and I made a character but later bought another expansion and with the newly added skills, my character could become messed up, because i would have no points on the new skills and what if they were ones i would have wanted, had i seen them earlier? Do you get to repick skills if you install the other expansions?

I went to a game system lab requirements website and it searched my computer and informed me that most of the guild wars campaigns I would be able to play smoothly, except for the eye of the north campaign. Is it drastically upped with the graphics? Or does the more powerful graphics card needed for maintaining the many actions occuring simultaneously onscreen? Or more dramatic spells? Or scenery?

Lastly, would you recommend I get all the campaigns? If I only bought one, would I be able to finish all the quests in a quick ammount of time? Is that why multiple campaigns exist? Or is it just to make more choices out of the already many choices?

Thanks for listening to my questions. Please reply to this message as soon as you can. 71.202.114.153 07:02, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

See Guild Wars Wiki:FAQ for some of the more basic questions.

Newer releases have slightly higher requirements but all can be played, just need to lower the graphics quality in the options should your game become too laggy due to graphics. The EotN expansion has more graphical improvements. As for how fast... well, how fast depends on how you wanna go. It'll be anytime from a few weeks to a few months. -- ab.er.rant 08:14, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

The first three installments (GW:Prophecies, Factions and Nightfall) are stand alone. You can buy any and play it without having any other. Only the last (Eye of the North) is truely an expansion, meaning it needs one of the other three to work. No matter where you start your character, adding another campaign can never "mess up" your character, since skills from all campaigns are based on the same attributes (and you can get a repick of those at any time). Getting all campaigns is nice, since your characters will have access to more skills, but you can very well play with only one or start out with one and buy the others later. --Xeeron 09:20, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

thank you very much.

primary quests

hello! i have a factions character. is there any way i can do primary quests in nightfall or prophecies (i have em both bought)?

You can travel to the other continents with your character using the Chaos in Kryta and Sunspears in Cantha quests. Once there you can do most of the story line quests (except the starter quests which are for new prophecies/nightfall characters only). --Xeeron 11:59, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

how to get to the far shiverpeaks

i have installed the eye of the north, and i have all of the other games, can anyone tell me how i get to the eye of the north to play the game??? PLEEEEEEZE

i'm not sure whether it's in the FAQ, but it is for sure at Guild Wars Eye of the North. You need to get to either Lion's arch, kaineng or kamadan. as always with new campaigns, a pop-up message will appear, which tells you where you can get the quest. - Y0_ich_halt 12:20, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

i kepp leveling with out being able to lv up my skills!!!

weli pres "h" ti c ny charecter sais i have 33 than i check my skills by pressins"k" and it sais 9 i lvd up about 3 times and my skill points just stays o n 9 with my koss and my charecteri hope that dosnt happen to my ither helpers well help me plz

I'm not entirely sure what the question is. If you've reached level 20, you'll no longer gain attribute points when you level up. For your heroes to gain more attributes, they (not you) must level up. Do this by having them in your party while fighting or accepting quest rewards. --Thervold 17:05, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

also, when a hero has levelup, you won't get a skill point and neither will they. you can gain hero skill points by getting higher in your sunspear and lightbringer rank. - Y0_ich_halt 17:19, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

See skill point. You use skill points to buy or capture new skills. See Skill. Skills don't "level up". Your character does. -- ab.er.rant 06:47, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

Factions to Tyria

Whats the quest to get to Tyria From factions..i cant seem to find it. Thanks

Guild Wars Wiki:FAQ#How_do_I_bring_my_character_to_another_campaign_or_expansion.3F

between charater tradeing

I was wondering if it was possible to trade items and weapons between my two charaters? If so How?--24.45.200.213 22:43, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

Storage --Thervold 22:44, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

yes, just put what u want to trade to your other characters in your storage, and switch to the character to retrieve it.

the moste horrible thing!

l the pc guys.. r black!!! what can i do to eliminate them all? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:189.166.177.211 .

What? -- (gem / talk) 23:37, 7 September 2007 (UTC)

infused armor

i just finished a mission and now my armor says it has been infused and wat does that mean? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:66.168.31.165 .

Every piece of infused armour you wear provides some protection against Spectral Agony. -- Gordon Ecker 01:13, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

The mission cinematics and dialogue explained it. -- ab.er.rant 06:47, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

money&armor

how do i make alot of money fast or get cool and good armor? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:66.112.100.170 .

Play the game, farm, trade stuffs, buy low and sell high, etc. the usual good business stuff. -- ab.er.rant 06:47, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

Moa Eggs

how do you hatch moa eggs --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:68.73.122.223 .

See Black Moa Chick for details. -- Gordon Ecker 02:47, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

my password dosent work

i have a guild wars acc but the other day my password has stoped working im sure im using the same password as i did when it worked

start guild wars and click "Reset Password" below the login lines, then add your account name. - Y0_ich_halt 12:03, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

creating a account

i bought th guild wars ey of the north game and i cant create a account i go to create account or add acces key to a old account and i go to create a new account and i put in the acces key to were it say and carrie on making a new account and at the end of it all it say i need a retail acces or a demo acces key and it just wont let me create a new account i spent 40 euros on a game a cant use please can you help me

Can you give us the exact error message that you are receiving? -- (gem / talk) 11:33, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

Also in order to playe Eye of the North you have to own one of the other campaigns, Prophecies, factions, or Nightfall.--Coridan 12:40, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

Yes, Eye of the North is an expansion. -- Gordon Ecker 00:10, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

Level 20

How do you improve your attribute levels once you are level 20? I don't get any attribute points when I "level up". Also, what is the point of a level 20 cap? 88.106.232.253 12:43, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

the level 20 cap makes it easy to reach maximum level. this leads to a standard level of 20. thus it doesn't depend on your level whether you're good or not. it depends fully on your build. the maximum you can have for one attribute is 12. you can use runes to improve it to a maximum of 16 in exchange for health points. then there are some skills that raise certain attributes even more: Awaken the Blood, Glyph of Elemental Power etc. - Y0_ich_halt

the absolute maximum to elemental attributes is 21 afaik. 12 base, Glyph of Elemental Power, Elemental Lord a wand with 20%chance of that attribute+1 and an off-hand with a 20% chance. the total chance that you get this is only 4%, but it is possible. - Y0_ich_halt 13:04, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

questions

I have a couple of questions when you link the two games do you have to beat the frist campaine to get to the eye of the north? And does your skills get rest or remain the same when you go to the eye of the north? And if you make a second account will you be able to play just the eye of the north?

see Eye of the North and GWW:FAQ. your skills will always remain the same until you change something. - Y0_ich_halt 17:38, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

another question

I have regular guild wars and I just bought eye of the north do you have to make another account to play eye of the north?

no. actually, you can't even create an account only for EotN. - Y0_ich_halt 18:46, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

Scout's Insignia

The description of the Scout's Insignia says that it provides +10 armor while using a preparation. Does this mean while casting, or while under the effect of? I've asked my guild, consulted various sources, and nobody knows. Of course, I would imagine the answer is "while under the effect of", because "while casting" sounds fairly useless.

literally, both is possible. but the game says "while activating" when it means that. you get the bonus while under the effects of a prep. - Y0_ich_halt 19:40, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

How do I access GWEN?!

I bought GWEN from Best Buy...now I am trying to up grade my Guild Wars program on my computer...I have the original and Factions. When I went to install GWEN...it didn't even ask me for my access key. When I go to talk to Len in Lion's Acrh, it doesn't give me the quest option...I've had this since the release date and am getting frustrated! Is it possible that I have a bad disk? Although when I put it in, it does the direct x install and the cinimatics...I don't know if it is something I need to do or what? Any help would be appreciated!

Barry

71.231.237.139 20:49, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

you don't access it by installing it. you have to add the access key to your account. there was a card with that code in the game box. click "create account or add access key" below your login form and add it to your account. - Y0_ich_halt 20:53, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

monument armor

Hi i would like to know if theres a way to change the hole color of the monument armor for derv because the fact of having 2 colo any+blue in my opinion isnt nice waiting for the ansewer thnx--201.253.174.183 00:20, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

guild alliance

i am about to start my own guild how do i get another guild to be in my alliance?

your leader must invite the other guild and their leader must accept the invitation. guild panel ('g' as standard) - "alliance" tab - Y0_ich_halt 02:12, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

A good Elementalist / Monk Powerleveling build

Ok First of all wiki is freeking confusing so where do i go to find good ele / monk power leveling builds and what are some good builds for that --208.69.239.2 02:32, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

We don't have a builds section. Try PvXwiki. -- Gordon Ecker 02:56, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

black Moa Chick

how do you hach a moa egg?

see Black Moa Chick. - Y0_ich_halt 15:04, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

Access key doesnt work

I bought gw en and the access key doesnt work. Is theer any way i can get a new one? I just spent 60 dollars for a new game...

Can you give us more details on the problem. Do you get an error code? -- (gem / talk) 17:20, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

Sorry im ust upset. I type it in and it says its already in use. But i jsut bought it.

did you buy it second-hand? like ebay or other auction sites? - Y0_ich_halt 17:44, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

I bought it from gamestop in the mall

Maby you allready created the account? Try to use the "e-mail lost password" to see if you get a password to your e-mail. -- (gem / talk) 17:52, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

I know i didnt create. I jsut got home from buying it. OI ran into my room, put in access key, and it was already in use.Does anyoone know?

I've just heard the same report from a few friends. It must be a bug rom ANet, so you need to send a report to the support team. -- (gem / talk) 18:29, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

What do i say to em? ust thatit doesnt work?

Yes, they will tell you what information they need to help you. -- (gem / talk) 18:45, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

where do i send it? can u give me a liunk

http://www.guildwars.com/support/ -- (gem / talk) 19:06, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

Eye of the north is calling me

Whenever i go into an explorable area it says the eye of the north if calling me. What does this mean???

Go to the Eye of the North outpost and go look into the well. ;) -- (gem / talk) 19:59, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

Where in **** is Durheim n Factions???????

So give me even a direction, i have the quest Invoking the saints but i cant find Durheim anywhere... Aargh! Help plz...

see Invoking the Saints and Durheim Archives. - Y0_ich_halt 21:20, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

See Image:Morostav Trail map.jpg. -- ab.er.rant 09:52, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

changing acounts

can i trade my prophecies account to a nightfall account?

no. - Y0_ich_halt 21:20, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

ok i got the prerelease of wyw of the north but i dont know where to get my preordered items i also did the same for prophices got game of the year edition and i am suppose to get this bow but i dont know where i get it at 9that bow gfor game of the year edition alos i dont know where my hero can get rid of his pet croc cause i want an eagle

type /bonus and you will get all bonus items you have ever added to your account in your inventory. except the case it's full. - Y0_ich_halt 12:00, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

switching cahracters

I want to play the story quest of Factions with my Nightfall character?

--Z E Z I M A 00:02, 10 September 2007 (UTC) Yoyu will get a quest "Chasing Zenmai", which will lead you to cantha. Ask someoen to ferry you after you get the quest. It is at Consulate Docks.

attrubute points

i am at lvl 20 and i can not gain any more attrubute points y is that? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:66.168.31.165 .

When yoy reach lvl20, when you level, you do not get any more attribute points. They are replaced with skill points. --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:205.188.117.80 .

Umm... no, they're not "replaced". Attribute points and skill points are two different things.

Yes, level 20 is max level and 200 attribute points is the max you will get. Why? Because Guild Wars is more about skill sets than level grinding. -- ab.er.rant 09:41, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

If you're wondering where you get the last 30 attribute points, each campaign has a pair of quests which reward 15 attribute points each, see the attribute point article for details. -- Gordon Ecker 09:47, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

access key

Please , who knows the Guild Wars Access key ? I really needed that key --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:79.113.11.43 .

Each copy of the game has its' own unique access key, which can only be used once to either create a new account or add a new campaign to an existing account. If you have a campaign, the access key should be on a card or in a perforated envelope, depending on the campaign. -- Gordon Ecker 05:59, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

In other words: buy the game. -- ab.er.rant 09:39, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

Hero armour

Wats the point on getting hero armour upgraded with items like cloth of the brother hood? Is it to make the hero look better? Is it for an armour or health bonus???

The armor value remains the same. The only changes are to the appearance. Also, heroes may only be added to the Hall of Monuments if they have upgraded hero armor. --Thervold 20:36, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

Touch skills

HI I am playing a warrior/elementalist, and I would like to add the shocking touch skills to my aresenal, but I am wondering: will I still get the stated damage if Im holding a sword, or will it by less? Inversely, if I am holding an air staff/wand will the damage be more than the stated damage out put?

Maybe the better question is: for any given skill description, is the damage range indicated independant of the weapon you're holding?66.61.113.195 21:23, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

The short answer- no. It depends solely on the attribute level you are for that attribute. However- the +1 (20% chance) on some shields, offhands, and staves can increase the damage done every once in a while -elviondale (tahlk) 21:27, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

the spell effectivity/damage isn't influenced by weapons. that's why many spellcasters don't care about their weaps in pve. - Y0_ich_halt 21:34, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

customized items issue

in nightfall why can't i drop, sell, salvage or store any of my customized items? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:24.46.114.163 .

You can, you just can't drop, sell, salvage or store pre-order itemss. -- Gordon Ecker 23:55, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

thanks that's helpful... i followed the link to pre-order items and it said i could delete them, however the link to "delete" is a dead end. how can i delete them from my inventory? thanks again.

Press I to open up your inventory and drag them into the garbage bin. -elviondale (tahlk) 02:46, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

Can't join the mission: pogahn passage

I can't join the mission in 'Pogahn passage'. It ask me to find 'Margrid the sly', and I find her in Sunspear Sanctuary, but nothing happen. And i have completed mission: Kodonur Crossroads, Rilohn Refuge and Moddok Crevice. What can i do ? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:125.237.232.183 .

You need to recruit her as a hero and add her to the party, or join a party with someone else who has recruited her. If you chose to recruit Master of Whispers, you won't be able to recruit Margrid until after Nightfall's final mission. -- Gordon Ecker 06:24, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

Oh, thanks a lot. I'm crying about that.lol, thanks!!

Knight's Plagueborn Armour of Major Channeling Magic

Hi there, While recently playing, i came across this particular item called Knight's Plagueborn Armour of Major Channeling Magic, and i am unsure on how to use it. If i salvage it into other things, i miss the great attributes it posesses. It would be greatly appreciated if someone could giveme some answers or info on this item. Thanks again, Eva Belaia

You can't equip monster armor. If you use an Expert Salvage Kit (or Superior Salvage Kit), you can salvage either the rune or the insignia. If you're lucky, the armor might not break, allowing you to salvage the other component. Knight's Insignia can only be used by Warriors, and Channeling Magic runes can only be used by Ritualists. -- Gordon Ecker 09:43, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

How can i to win "Zilo the Drunkard" in missiomof Tihark Orchard

In the mission, it ask me to take 12 drinks from Vabbi Noble to win Zilo. I do, but still can't win Zillo. how can i do it ?

That part is timed, you need to get the 12 drinks before the timer runs out. --Xeeron 12:46, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

Thx. But i did it before the timer runs out, nothing happen, just take me to play it again.

That mini game is repeateable. Did you view your quest log to see if it was marked as done? -- (gem / talk) 14:25, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

OK, thx a lot!!

how to get house zu

the guard does not let me enter house zu, can some1 plz tell me wat i have to do

My guess is that you need to do The Convocation first. --Xeeron 12:45, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

What 15 words type in to win "Lumo the Mime"in mission: Tihark Orchard?

One more Qestion about mini game in mission: Tihark Orchard. What 15 words about emotes, game commands to type to win "Lumo the Mime"? thx.

lumo will start using emotes. you have to identify the emote he is using and do the same. there's a list of all emotes he uses in the manual that you got with the nightfall package. otherwise, look here. also see Tihark Orchard. - Y0_ich_halt 15:51, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

Thx a lot. So helpful for us, thx!!

second proffession

Somehow after starting the first chain quest, i get to the point, where i need to get my 2nd proffession, but upon saying i want Elementalist as 2nd(E/E) it doesnt give me the quest to go to the trainer. All i know i did is lvl to one trainer who sent me to next, trained twice, so dont know if i got ahead of the game somehow or is this known bug?

What campaign are you working in Prophecies, Factions or Nightfall? Also check you quest log to make sure you have the correct quest highlighted. If you are trying to become an Elementalist/Elemintalist....you can not do that not sure what else E/E could mean.--Coridan 16:55, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

Secondary professions--Coridan 16:58, 11 September 2007 (UTC)

level cap

When is Guild Wars going to raise the level cap? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:74.211.50.64 .

Never. -- Gordon Ecker 03:50, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

The cap will never be increased in GW, although it is a probability/possibility in GW2. If the level cap were ever increased in the current system, the entire game balance would be literally obliterated. -- Txzeenath 03:51, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

that would suck.

INSIGNIAS

are insignias stacking??? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:124.176.126.222 .

See the insignia article. Energy and Health bonuses are global and stacking. Armor modifiers are local, as is the physical damage reduction on Knight's Insignia only affect a specific hit location. Other bonuses are global and non-stacking. See the armor and insignia articles for details. -- Gordon Ecker 08:05, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

Alliance Battles

Concerning Alliance Battles {AB}, it seems to me that it takes along time to do Alliance Battles, the waiting time to enter a game could be anywhere from 15-20 minutes. I also noticed that the Jade Quarry is a place that is under used. Will the Game designers fix these issues?

these issues cannot be fixed since they are not caused by the game itself. If one side has a higher number of players waiting than the other, the surplus naturally has to wait for open spots. E.g if there 100 Kurzicks and 50 Luxons to play AB, 50 Kurzick players have to wait until they are assigned to a game. Morgoth Bauglyr 18:58, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

As for Jade Quarry, iirc, there has been mention that ArenaNet is working on plans to improve both the Jade Quarry and Fort Aspenwood. -- ab.er.rant 01:56, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

Login Error code 058 while trying to play from SCAD dorm.

I am a student at SCAD-Atlanta (The Savannah College of Art and Design) and I am unable to login to the game as I keep getting 058 routing errors. Sometimes I am able to get past the character select screen, but I am dropped from the server almost immediately after. The Helpdesk at SCAD tells me that they have not blocked the ports which MMO's use so I'm wondering if this is a global issue with the GW servers themselves or an issue I need to pursue via my college? Any advice would be helpful so I can finally access the long awaited GWEN campaign that I've paid in advance for. --63.144.30.200 17:55, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

I used to have the same problem at GCC in NY. There were about 5 of us who played regularly at lunch and only about 1/2 of whoever was playing could actually get on. It was pretty strange. I worked with the IT dept there and there were extensive restrictions and guidelines in the packet shaper and firewall at the time (myspace craze) because the 4 T1s were clogged, but nothing specifically related to GW was blocked. It was just a by product of restrictions on something else. ie. find somewhere else to play. -elviondale (tahlk) 18:15, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

The Beautifull pearl

I came across a beautifull pearl, and i wish to know to who it belongs to and where can i find that person?.Thanks 82.37.56.128

Beautiful Pearl maybe? Looks like a prophecies quest item. -elviondale (tahlk) 18:40, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

It's a quest item for Lady Althea for the quest A Gift for Althea. -- ab.er.rant 01:56, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

Starting GWEN

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ok, i bought gwen and installed it and everythng and when its done, it goes to the main page of guildwars where u log in. What do i do from there to start playing gwen??!!please help me asap! --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:71.35.27.246 .

Eye of the North is an expansion, you need at least one of the three standalone campaigns. -- Gordon Ecker 03:12, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

See GWW:FAQ#How do I bring my character to another campaign or expansion? -- ab.er.rant 03:28, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

Deleting account to merge

Can i delete an account somehow and merge it to another one? i.e. i had faction and didnt know u could merge and bought nightfall and then found out about merging. yea... any help?--134.215.232.89 04:00, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

If you delete an account... how can you merge it when you've deleted it? But bottomline is: you can't merge accounts. See GWW:FAQ# Can I merge two accounts?.

Deleting Account to merge 2

is it possible to download the factions to the comp with nightfall and buy JUST a keycode for factions . can i just buy a keycode somewhere instead of an entire new game?--134.215.232.89 04:25, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

I don't fully understand what you're trying to ask, buy I'll try to answer. Factions and Nightfall are separate standalone campaigns. You don't need one to play the other. You can't "Download Factions with Nightfall", so I'm not sure what you're asking.

If you already have Factions, you can buy Nightfall and add the key to your existing account. If you have Nightfall, you can buy Factions and add the key to your existing account. If you buy from the online store, the key will get added automatically. -- ab.er.rant 06:03, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

and btw, the pc doesn't matter at all. as long as the guild wars login client is installed, you can log in to any account on that pc. so technically, you can't "install" factions or nightfall on one pc. to keep it easy, that cd you get in one box with your key only contains the client. so actually, you don't need to install every single campaign when you buy it. - Y0_ich_halt 14:23, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

Game of the year edition

I bought the Guild Wars Game of the Year Edition and whenever i play it, and I go to the login screen, the title says GUILD WARS, EYE OF THE NORTH. But I didnt buy the eye of the north expansion, but it says I have it. Is this some mistake? Does the game of the year edition come with the expansion? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:71.202.114.153 .

It's fine. The login screen is independent of what you bought. It just shows the name of the latest release. Check out the previous login screens: Character selection screen. -- ab.er.rant 04:57, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

Continuing story line without getting all skills

If you continue the story line and move on with the game, I heard you wont be able to go back to the old places anymore. If that happens and you didnt get all the skills that you could have yet, then would you forever be unable to get them? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:71.202.114.153 .

Are you talking about Ascalon Academy? If so, some of the skills are available in quests, and all of the skills are available from skill trainers. -- Gordon Ecker 05:47, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

Tithe for Ashford Abbey is a quest you might want to ensure you have done, though. it provides one of the easiest skill points you can get. it's not crucial, though. - Y0_ich_halt 14:35, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

There are 4 main storylines in the game. Which storyline are you talking about and what "old places" are you talking about? Details help people help you ;) -- ab.er.rant 05:53, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

You can never miss out on any skill. All skills are available via quests, skill trainers, and enemy bosses in permanently accessable areas. The most you can miss is a free skill from a quest which you'll just have to pay a trainer for instead. --Thervold 18:28, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

forgot password account name and lost access key

what do i do if i forgot the account password and name and lost the access key?

actually i am not sure there is anything you can do...if you can't remember anything about your account...email address...password...or you don't have an access key...how do they know you even own it? It's like saying...i bought a car...but i don't have the keys andi don't remember what kind or color it was..can you give it to me please? If your remember the account name (the email address and you can still access it they maybe able to send you a reset password) i would suggest contacting support if the last is true or try this Reset Password...but if you don't even remember that then you are probably stuck--Coridan 18:07, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

pet name

How do you name a pet?74.32.137.188 19:52, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

/petname <enter name here>, only in towns and outposts. - Y0_ich_halt 20:06, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

Not true, you can name pets in explorable areas. 70.187.143.134 13:33, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

Character name change

Is there anyway possible that you can change your chracter's name possibily by clicking somewhere or in some typ of settings or even change it by paying gold or actual money to guild wars?--Ronniemills 01:05, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

Besides creating a new character, no -elviondale (tahlk) 02:29, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

kneeling

→ moved from Help:Ask a wiki question#war peperations (ghost reconisance)

i cant seem to kneel at sunspear alter to wake the ghost --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:82.33.0.62 .

/kneel ? maybe you don't have the favor of the gods right now? - Y0_ich_halt 10:16, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

Favor doesn't affect it, you just need to type /kneel in front of the stone faces. See War Preparations (Ghost Reconnaissance) for details. -- Gordon Ecker 00:41, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

Favor is required in order for thir avatar to appear. Like Fow/UW no favor no go (unless scrolls) --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:74.167.227.167 .

Favour doesn't affect it and it's not an avatar, it's three ghosts which you need to summon as part of a primary quest. -- Gordon Ecker 10:21, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

What ports do I open and how?

I use my landlords' wireless router to connect to the internet. I need to know what ports to open and/or forward, where to forward them and how.

try looking here GW TCP Portsand here port forwarding--Coridan 14:50, 14 September 2007 (UTC)

Dont remem acc name orpw..

<math>Insert formula here</math> i dont remember my account name or password, but i hae my access key. can i like get both of em back by telling guild ears my key? i cant remember which email i used.

i don't think that's possible. if it was, someone could find an access card on the road or get a used one from his friend and ask ANet about the account using that key. - Y0_ich_halt 12:27, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

Playing with others

I have Prophecies installed and my wife wants to play with me on the game. I picked up Nightfall earlier, thinking that there was a way for us to play together, but reading these questions, it seems like I can't...do I need a second copy of Prophecies or can she use the Nightfall key to play? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:206.174.40.88 .

If there aren't any campaigns that both of you have, you can only play together in PvP. If you want to play together outside of PvP, you're both going to need at least one campaign in common. -- Gordon Ecker 07:02, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

non pvp skills

I didnt notice until recently that when you use your faction points in pvp to unlock skills, they become available for non pvp characters to buy from the skill person in the town. But also you can only buy a limited amount(according to your level). I believe i may have really waisted these valuable points on some very lame skills that dont fit my build, because i didnt know there was a limited number. Will I be able to get all of the skills anyway, if i play long enough? My character is mes/monk, will I be able to get all the skills for both mesmers nad monks? Is the game engineered in such a way? Or does it not allow you to get absolutely all the skills for your primary and secondary classes?

Yes, after you reach level 20, you get 1 skill point every 15,000 experience. You'll also get skill points by completing missions. -- Gordon Ecker 10:21, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

PVP special edition thingy

I went to the login screen and visited the online store and saw the PVP edition of each game. Does buying these PVP editions allow you to have more skills in the non pvp area? Or is it EXCLUSIVELY for PVP? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:71.202.114.153 .

From the Guild Wars PvP Edition article:

Guild Wars PvP Edition is a version of Guild Wars that allows players full access to PvP areas of the game without access to PvE areas. There is a PvP edition for each of the regular editions available (Prophecies, Factions, and Nightfall) and each one offers the following:

• The ability to start a PvP character in any of the professions available in that game.
• Access to all skills including elite skills of all available professions, as if they had been unlocked through the PvP unlock interface.
• Access to all arenas where PvP action takes place as well as access to The Battle Isles.

If you only have the PvP edition of a given campaign, the only benefit you will gain in PvE is that you will have all of that campaign's skills automatically unlocked instead of having to unlock them one at a time. -- Gordon Ecker 10:45, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

celestial sigil

Does anyone know the price of one from a player? and if not, where i can find out?

you can ask. and at Heroes' Ascent, there's a sigil trader, whose price depends on the market. it's usually somewhere between 15p and 20p. - Y0_ich_halt 14:04, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

ok ty.

Guild wars nightfall professions

Will I be able to access the core professions in addition to the 2 new professions if I only have guild wars nightfall version?--71.83.253.160 15:44, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

Yes. Monk, Warrior, Ranger, Necromancer, Elementalist, and Mesmer; in addition to the Dervish and Paragon that Nightfall provides. -elviondale (tahlk) 16:01, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

that's why they're named core professions, they're available to all campaigns. :D - Y0_ich_halt 16:02, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

Chatting/ Interaction

How is chatting/interacting with human players handled? Do you crtl-click on what you want to talk about or do you actually type it in? I want to know this because I want to know about the safety of online Guild Wars. Is there anything else you can tell me about chatting or interacting?-Robert

You can type anything you want into the chat box and send it to one of the chats (loca, guild, team, trade, alliance) or as a private whisper to a specific player. -- (gem / talk) 16:55, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

Turning off chat

Is there anyway to turn off chat?- Robert

at the top of that chat panel, there are check boxes for the equivalent channels. uncheck them to disable that chat. - Y0_ich_halt 17:12, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

quit guild

how do i quit a guild because the one i am at is compeletly gay no one helps me or anything can u tell me how to quit plz?

I believe its: click the icon to the left of your name in the guild list window and then click leave guild -elviondale (tahlk) 19:08, 15 September 2007 (UTC)