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what qualifies as a "maxed title?"

I'm a bit confused... what exactly counts as a "maxed title?" I know there are many tiers to certain tracks, but does each tier count as a "maxed title" (i.e. Tyrian Explorer as a maxed title by itself), or do you have to achieve all of the tiers for it to be considered "maxed out" (i.e. Grandmaster Tyrian Cartographer as a maxed title with all other tiers being completed)? I was mostly wondering because of what I'd read about how to make the Rainbow Phoenix spawn, and still being fairly new to the game, I didn't know exactly what went into 10 maxed titles. Is each completed tier a separate maxed title, or do you have to complete all the tiers to get one maxed title? Thanks so much! 03:31, 16 October 2007 (UTC)24.159.27.102 The Winter Witch

A maxed title refers to reaching the maximum rank in the title track. All tiers must be obtained. Such as in your example, for instance, Grandmaster Tyrian Cartographer is a maxed title, Tyrian Explorer is the first step towards maxing the exploration title. Nazmazh 03:40, 16 October 2007 (UTC)

See Maxed titles rank for a breakdown on what counts and what doesn't. -- ab.er.rant 03:43, 16 October 2007 (UTC)

Alright, I had a feeling it might be that. Thanks for confirming it. =) 24.159.27.102 05:38, 16 October 2007 (UTC) W.W.

Custom Armor/Weapons

SIMPLE: How do you make custome armor and weapons? What level do you have to be in order to do so? Most people I see with custom armor/weapons are level 20 or higher. --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:74.130.19.71 .

There is no one over lvl 20 as 20 is the max level. And talk to a Weaponsmith to customize weapons and Armorers to make armor.--§ Eloc § 06:00, 16 October 2007 (UTC)

See also Customize and Craft. -- ab.er.rant 09:47, 16 October 2007 (UTC)

How to Recover Account

i fogot my account name and password but i still have my Access key code is there anyway i can get my account name and password back??

Go to your PlayNC account on plaync.com.--§ Eloc § 23:35, 16 October 2007 (UTC)

Blurry font

Starting today, the ingame font for text appears blurry when i play in windowed mode (still can be read, but it's a bit uncomfortable). The text is displayed normally in full-screen mode, so don't think it's a problem with it. Any clue about what it is/how to fix it? --Fighterdoken 23:06, 16 October 2007 (UTC)

There were no updates today, unless I missed one, so either your vision has suddenly decreased, your actual, physical monitor screen has gotten something on it, be it dust, pollen, steam, or you changed the resultion by accident. F11 > Graphics then slide the bar up increases quality, and one of the tabs on top gives you resolution options. You can change computer resolution outside of GW by right-clicking on background, then going to Personalize > Display Settings, then changing the slider to where you want. That affects windowed mode. That's for Vista, I forget my old comp or Mac/Linux versions. Calor - talk 23:32, 16 October 2007 (UTC)

It's only because it's windowed. Just play it in Full screen.--§ Eloc § 23:34, 16 October 2007 (UTC)

Erh... ok. I got the answer myself. Left side of the game window was out of position by like 2mm, and that was affecting the font display. But i will go with Calor's answer, my sight is decreasing for too many all-nighters playing XD.--Fighterdoken 23:49, 16 October 2007 (UTC)

Raising the graphics doesn't make the font look any better. Font is font, no change there. It can't get any lower quality. Raising the quality just improves graphics/sound and slows down your computer.--§ Eloc § 00:08, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

Lol, brings back reminders of the guild a few months back in HoH that was something like "Don't Stop Playing Even With Red [Eyes]". Eloc is right, by technical definition, though. Calor - talk 01:53, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

i cant sighn in

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i have tried everything to sighn into guild wars, but it either say error code(058), or (021)... how do i sighn in, and do i need an account on any other sites205.188.117.202 22:47, 16 October 2007 (UTC)

Log into your plaync account on the plaync. FYI, sighn is spelt sign.--§ Eloc § 23:35, 16 October 2007 (UTC)

Pets

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were do i find a good pet in nightfall i am lev 17

They're all the same really. They just look different.--§ Eloc § 05:57, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

Zaishen Challenge Faction Points???

Hi I have a problem with the Zaishen Challenge I fought it a few time don´t know maybe 20 time to be little over, but why can´t i get more faction points in the Zaishen Challenge I just got got 3620 something then i thought it was prob the max to get from the Zaishen Challeng so i bought a elite skill which i would done after a little more point but, when I bought that elite skill and started to play the Zaishen Challenge again to see if I got more faction points again well I didn´t get any more even with other of my characters same got no more FP from the Zaishen Challenge so if any1 know what the problem is or what to do plz write, I like the Zaishen Challenge because its good and kinda easily to get FP instead of the Hero challenge and that.

Thx for the Awnsers.

There is a limit to the amount of points that you can get in the Challenge in one day. According to this page the cap is 2000. -- (gem / talk) 09:26, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

Ya, it's because people were over doing them with Trappers which let them get to much Faction to easily.--§ Eloc § 18:47, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

Known Issues

Is there a repository of known gameplay / skill issues where one can track what's being worked on by the devs? I'm not talking about balance, but anomalies or things which are downright broken.136.8.1.100 09:09, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

See Category:Bugs and Category:Anomalies. These are all the articles with the bug or anomaly templates marking problems. Ofcourse there is no guarantee that the devs will fix all of them. -- (gem / talk) 09:24, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

Problem with reconnect and heroes

Not sure where to ask this. Tried support but with the page I was redirected to (PlayNC) offered nothing. I did do a suppost ticket with no results. The question or bug is this. The other night my other half and I were doing "Worthy Deeds (Done Dirt Cheep)" both of us with 3 heroes. After some time killing the first 2 bosses and just playing around trying to find the third (darn bunnies) we both lost connection and after several tries, he was able to reconnect right we had left off while I went back into town. He still had the 3 heros that I had brought and his own with 3 pets (makes for a healthy party). I still had my 3 also and I was able to map anywhere with them even when he still had them. He did die and so did the heros several times but all ressed every time. The only time that the heros left was when he went thru a portal. Now I am not sure if this is really a bug or just something weird that might never happen again but I am trying to let the Dev's know so that they could figure it out and maybe stop some who might be exploting the ability to be in an area with more heros then they should have.64.235.142.187 00:23, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

Other peoples heroes don't stay if you go through a portal. They dissapear right away if the original owned or the heroes had DCed or logged out & the other person goes through a portal.--§ Eloc § 21:31, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

I believe I said that I did have to log back in while he did not. When I logged back in I was in town. I went out of town thru a portal, he still had my heros while I did too AT THE SAME TIME. Now is this a bug and who do I contact and how to let them know that this happened?64.235.142.187 00:23, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

This is not a bug, but something I think is intentional. Your party should not suffer severly if one player disconnects, so the heroes stay and act as henchmen (no specific flags). - anja 14:22, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

Thank you Anja. That makes some sense then. Thou how and why he was able to use his heros AND mine at the same time felt like a bug. Thanks again for coming up with a reason that sounds good. 64.235.142.187 21:10, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

Runners or characters that run you to an unknown part of the map

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How do people run you to a different map area? After you die, they res you at the entrance to a new town? What proffesions are used to make a runner? Thanks 207.170.222.2 20:00, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

Firstly, the person being ran doesnt run. At all. The runner will bring you into the next zone or town or outpost when he/she walks through a portal, regardless of whether or not the person being ran is dead or not. As for running professions, it really depends on what run you want to do. 55 health Monk runners, with some variations are efficient. So are Dervishes, Rangers, Warriors, and Assassins. A viable running build can be made for most, if not all professions. Calor - talk 20:05, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

mesmers are also nice now due to the Illusion of Haste buff. - Y0_ich_halt 20:46, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

Just in case you didn't understand the explanation above (I only did because I only know the answer):

A customer joins the group of a runner. When one memeber of the party enters a new area, the whole party is moved to the area. This is used to advantage so that the customer(s) can just wait at the entrance of the area while the runner runs to a new area portal and goes through it. This causes the whole party to get to the new area. This is usually used to get to new missions and outposts by skipping parts of the game that the player isn't interested in.

I'd advise you not to use runners on your first time when playing through a campaign so that you can follow the storyline and explore the game. On later characters it might be boring to repeat the same easy missions so hiring a runner might be a good choice. Be aware of scammers. -- (gem / talk) 21:54, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

Nicer explanation on Gem's part. And, if being ran, don't pay up-front. Many scammers get you to pay up-front, then leave the group, having gained money with little to no work, and you being left with less money than before, and still in the same place. Instead, agree with the runner to pay half-way or at the destination. Calor - talk 22:36, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

Ya, I think Gem is in a running guild.--§ Eloc § 23:20, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

At least associated with one, Running Rangers. Calor - talk 23:21, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

His userbox gives a link to it.--§ Eloc § 23:38, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

Mhmm, I just checked the RR page, and Gem's userpage. Calor - talk 23:47, 17 October 2007 (UTC)

Calor: Not just associated with it, me and Kalomeli started it. :P -- (gem / talk) 07:15, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

elite armor set

will an elite armour set composed of pieces from different types of elite armour sets be able to be displayed in the hall of monuments or do they all need to belong to one type?--74.132.195.196 01:49, 18 October 2007 (UTC) --74.132.195.196 01:48, 18 October 2007 (UTC) --74.132.195.196 01:45, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

No. Full set (minus the headgear) is needed. -- ab.er.rant 01:46, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

Completed Quests List or Log

Other then not seeing an exclamation mark over an MPC, how can i see (if it can be done) a list of Quests I have completed???

Cant ~ Kurd 10:04, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

I logged out during the jonkar diggings quest now i can't get in!

I logged out during the jonkar diggings quest and now i can't get in the temple! is there anyway to reset the quest? Because at the moment im totally stuck in the storyline.

I'm guessing you mean this quest? -> Signs and Portents, look on the page for nfo ~ Kurd 11:07, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

Why are gold and item drops reduced when adventuring with Hero's alone?

Our Alliance plays just PvE mostly and there are alot of time we have to use Heros to balance the teams out. Our Question is why dont we get the gold and item drops our heros would get? After all we have to supply their weapons and runes for their armor. It only seems fair their stuff goes to us. Greyhawk of Tyria 18:23, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

This has been a question that has been asked numerous times....i know my heros are fat with loot because of all the gold/items they recieve. Its just the way it is...and Anet doesn't plan on changing it any time soon. Hero's are a money sink....like chests....rings..elite armor..etc. There has to be a way for GW's economy to get rid of money...and equpping heros is one of the ways of doing this. As for why heros/henchman take up drops etc...its to encourage more coop play with other players. IMO anyways--Coridan 18:25, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

(conflict)Because that would get so massively abused by farmers it wouldn't be funny. Also, it would remove even more incentive to play with other people. Why take a person when you can bring a hero and get twice as much stuff? - HeWhoIsPale 18:28, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

Duh, forgot about the cheater factor oh well good thing we love these games even though all the heroes have us broke trying to get them outfitted lol Thanks. Greyhawk of Tyria 19:13, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

Why dont we get at least gold reward for helping others complete quests and missions?

When helping Guild mates and Alliance or other people complete their quests and missions, why isnt their some sort of gold (or item drops) for those that have completed quests and missions? Greyhawk of Tyria 18:23, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

in factions and nightfall they have a gold reward for completing missions.quest i think all quest in factions and nightfall do have gold rewards. if you want the items go do dungeons in Eye of The North. t priestess donut +20:30, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

I'm pretty sure that missions only give the gold reward upon first completion. He's asking about doing the mission over again to help someone that hasn't finished it yet. - HeWhoIsPale 20:37, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

You'd get issues with people power-farming missions for gold, if that were the case. A restriction such as 'there must be someone on your team who hasn't done the mission yet' might help, but new characters can easily be created. I dunno, but I think there would be toop many problems for it to be really viable. Could be wrong though ;). Ale_Jrb (talk) 07:48, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

Combining Skills

I read in the book that says you can combine skills, but i have no clue how. Does anyone have a clue? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:Soulstealer .

As far as i know, it just mean that you can use skills in a certain sequence for making its use more efficient. By example, on a warrior you could use Hundred Blades to gain adrenaline, then follow it with Sever Artery for bleeding, next using Gash for a deep wound, and finishing the combo with Final Thrust for and overall good spike damage.
On the other hand, you have skills like the assassin ones wich you have to follow in a certain sequence in order to enable certain effects (they usually indicate when they have to be used).--Fighterdoken 21:45, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

as i understand this, he thought you could combine skills in a way like "fuse" them, so you have a more powerful skill. that's not possible in gw, but i heard of games that have such features. that sentence just means that you should choose skills that work well together for your skill bar, since you can only take 8 skills from the ~250 you can have. - Y0_ich_halt 12:22, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

Maybe he means something like 2 professions? in which you can combine skills from 2 professions--§ Eloc § 14:08, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

Fragility followed by Conjure Phantasm followed by Accumulated Pain and closed with Virulence is such a combination. The first 3 are mesmer skills, and the fourth is a necromancer skill. (Okay, it's not such a great combination anymore, but anyway.) Azo 15:02, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

Help!!!!

Hi i just bought a guild wars night fall game and i cant find the accese key someone please help me

If you bought it at a store, then open the box, and inside on the left there is a small 3x3 in. (roughly) blakc aquare with perforated edges, and it has key code promotional offers. Tear the perforations, then flip it open. On the inside there should be a Nightfall Access Key Code. Calor - talk 23:44, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

I think he was referring to the retail access key contained in the pack, not the promotional leaflets. In this case, look for a piece of paper, A5, with some art drawn on it. On it, on the lower half, there should be a plastic card sticked, roughly 3 by 5 cm. Unstick that card, flip it over to its back. There should be a black band that you have to scrape off with a coin or something. Under that black band, your access key should be written.Azo 15:12, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

They got rid of the coin scraping one ever since Factions came out.--§ Eloc § 15:37, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

It differs by country, actually. Americans get the square, perforated envelope. At least in every retail box I've gotten. --Valshia 15:50, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

Oh ok, in Canada, I've gotten the scratch one for Prophecies, a square for Factions and Nightfall and a kinda of circular one for EotN.--§ Eloc § 16:06, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

I got the credit-card sized Game Activation Card in all the retail sets, including GW:EN. I'm in the UK. Biscuits 16:49, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

General Gameplay concerns

Ok, I have another overall concern. First let me say in 30 years of gaming, I have had a blast playing your games of GW and look forward to many more years of playing it. I love the games, the art work is fantastic the stories actually interesting and all the stuff you do to keep it fresh is amazing. I, we are building a guild and alliance where we everyone in it can get together and have a group to play with we all just play PvE with just a few exceptions but hey to each his own. I now have 10 characters and most of our guild have 4 or more char. We have players that play everyday or night, and players that only get to play once in awhile. Every body helps with whatever. We play for the enjoyment of the game and the adventure we all get to participate in.

The biggest hurdle we have found is the ability to get enough gold or the rare crafting materials in the game to get the elite armors (even though they are of no actual armor benefit over standard max armor (which makes me question why they are there). This is just one more of the concerns we have. We keep hearing the excuse about needing money sinks?? What is that? How many people are actually cheating in the game? 1-2%? For all of us that play PvE, we shouldn’t be punished for that group of people. It’s nice you supposedly increased the amount of gold in PvE and HM but your other restrictions are keeping us from just playing the game and enjoying it. And doing endless farming for gold or nice weapons is boring and distracts form the beauty of our games. None of us want to spend our time haggling with other people in trade channel to get or sell our stuff. That is boring and a total waste of time. We like doing the adventures, the quests, and missions you’ve created in the GW universe. I agree some people like the trade area of the game and like playing solo builds to get that special sword or shield so they can sell it for outrageous amounts of gold. And the few items that fall into that area are fine they like it so that’s good for their fun. However, As common players ie(just adventurers) you’ve created titles for us to complete that are impossible to complete. One for instance 5 elite armors in our Hall of monuments that is 375k plus rares. Guys did you forget about the 60% +- players who play all the time, don’t cheat, and are not “PRO” players. Sure give us hard quests, hard bosses, difficult missions, HM, but make the titles attainable in that context. We play your games, tell others about them, heck a lot of us have even purchased your games for other players we know. So maybe you can make sure we can get the gold and rares needed to complete the titles. Also, What is the sweet tooth and drinking titles?? Might be surprised at how many of us do not drink in real life. Maybe those should just be optional and not automatically put in our hero screen.

My last thing, Why do you kill our characters when we resign to leave an area? (Just annoying especially if we just kicked a bunch of bad margonites butts to complete a quest)

Also, one of our big no-no’s as an alliance and guilds is do not disrespect other players and keep it clean there are Ladies and Children playing too. Scanning the things in the forums here, some people are quite disrespectful and rude. As Wiki and Anet, you should not allow this. I respect all your skills as programmers, artists, and writers. Please consider what I’ve talked about here. Must be something that could be done to really balance things out. Thanks --Greyhawk of Tyria 18:27, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

Just to note, the vast majority of contributers to this wiki are not part of ArenaNet. These questions may be better off directed to a fansite like Guru, or GWO, or perhaps support. As for your points, all of the things you mentioned ARE optional. If you just want to enjoy the game, you don't need any more money than you get from normal play. -- AT(talk | contribs) 18:36, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

Also this wiki is not under ANet's control (well ultimately it is in that they are providing the servers that run it, so if it completely falls apart they could bring it down). ANet put the community in charge of running the wiki and creating policy. The current established position is that we don't censor people, especially not on talk pages (see Guild Wars Wiki:No profanity). That said, swearing is frowned upon, as it generally is in society. This page is largely a place to ask questions of other users about in game issues, i.e. how do I upgrade hero armor? How do I get Koss back? etc. Suggestions and such are better put on a fan forum (which this wiki is not). - HeWhoIsPale 19:08, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

I'll try to answer as many of the questions in the original post as I can spot:

• Elite armors are there for the enjoyment of those people who have gathered enough gold or who want to work towards attaining them. just like you said, there's no game bonus for wearing one so you aren't being forced to farm to enjoy the game. Filling up a complete Hall of Monuments isn't required and doesn't benefit you with game play enhancing stuff in GW2. All bonuses are just visual.
• Money sinks aren't required because someone would be cheating in the game. Money sinks are needed because the game generates an infinite amount of gold when players play it. The money drops of monsters come from nowhere, so money also needs to exit the system or it will soon loose value, just like happened in Diablo 2.
• Why should ANet make sure that everyone attains all bonuses, titles and a full Hall of Monuments. Those are bonus stuff which show how dedicated you are to some aspects of the game and how much time you ahve invested. You don't need to get them for any in game bonuses.
• You wont have the drunkard or sweet tooth in your hero panel if you never drink or eat in game. No problem there.
• Characters are killed when resigning due to the inner game mechanics. They had the code to bring the 'return to town' window for a fully dead party, so they did the resigning the easy way by just illing the party. This doesn't raise your death count though, so no worries.
• Forum and wiki behavior of the players is something that ANet can't really change.

-- (gem / talk) 19:41, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

Ok Thanks Future posts will just deal with game issues and mechanics And by the way this is where I was directed to put game questions and concerns. Have a great weekend maybe we will pass in the game. --Greyhawk of Tyria 20:50, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

It's fine to post this stuff here. We are glad to asnwer to your concerns. :) -- (gem / talk) 22:16, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

damage delt to foes with elementalist spells

my elementalist character bought a fire spell that was supposed to deal 70 damage points to target and adjacent foes. the spell only does 22 points of damage...repeated tries...same damage numbers...Q: what gives? and what, if anything, do i need to do to get the damage at least close to 70?Vision of Crystal 18:49, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

You need to set your Fire Magic attribute higher, probably. For this you need attribute points, which is gained from leveling and quests (max 200) and you spend them on the skills and attributes panel. - anja 18:57, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

If the skill claims to deal 70 damage but only deals 22, the foe has pretty high armor. See the armor article for details on how armor works.

Also, did you view the damage value from the skill when you have it equipped by hovering your mouse over the skill? The value changes according to your point amount in the corresponding attribute. When unlocking a new skill the game shows a the damage ranges of the skills with 0 and 12 set to the corresponding attribute, so that might have mixed you up. -- (gem / talk) 19:10, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

(edit conflict) A fuller answer is that spell damage is influenced by a number of factors, your magic attribute, your level, the target's level, and of course, your target's armor. If you are casting at a higher-level, higher-armor foe, you will do far less than the listed damage. The damage listed is the damage you'd do to a target of the same level with 60AL (@12 magic attribute). The gory details can be found in the Damage calculation article. --Valshia 19:16, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

The level of the target does not matter. Just his armor. But since you normally don't know the armor of the enemy and normally higher level characters have higher armor you can see it as more level = less damage.Coran Ironclaw 22:00, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

error 058

~~Hello~~ I have a connection problem and I get the error code=058 message.

After some research I found out that it might have something to do with a new patch or game update (I believe there was a new patch today which might be the cause of the problem) and that I should recheck that my firewall isn't causing this problem. (It doesn't...)

I continued looking out for information of this so called routing issue and i have noticed that in August 7th there was a problem related to the code=058 error.

And for the Question:

Am I the only one with connection problems or is there a bigger problem (possibly with the patch)?

If I am the only one with the problem what should i do?

(Help!!!)

Yours, ~~Bellespring~~

i don't have any problems... i don't think there was anything wrong with the patch. but it could be that your firewall has not yet allowed the new gw version to access the internet. it needs to be granted access everytime there's an update. - Y0_ich_halt 21:57, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

I don't got any problems. Try disabling your Firewall/Antivirus all together.--§ Eloc § 21:58, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

Guild Help

some one please tell me how to create a cape for my guild --Boltingyi 20:44, 19 October 2007 (UTC)Boltingyi

See a Guild emblemer --Valshia 20:51, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

I cant connect to ArenaNet

Mys problem is that i cant connect to arenanet, so i cant play GW... I tried to ping www.arenanet.com but there are no response(Request timed out)... I can go on internet without problem... Is something wrong with my GW or something or the arenanet's server crushed down???

it's probably your firewall try to change it some one else will probably tell you how to but it is probably your firewall.t priestess donut +21:51, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

Why would you try pinging to Arenanet? Also, just try turning off all your Firewall(s), and Antivirus(').--§ Eloc § 22:01, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

Wrong Second

I am a Newbie Toon, while deciding the second for my Dervish, I had looked at being a Warrior, however when I decided, I chose and clicked on "Monk". Imagine my shock when I discovered I am a Dervish Warrior not a Dervish Monk. Do I have to delete and recreate my Toon or can this be corrected via Game Support?

Otherwise, I am very pleased with GuildWars. I have limited time to play and being able to play this quality game without the monthly fees.....well, I am a happy gamer.

Thanks a bunch!

Yogi's Mom

(Yogi is my Dog, it's really all about the dog!)

You don't need to recreate the character. Contacting game support is for glitches in the game. Just play on to the mainland as a D/W (which is a very viable combination), then, once in the Command Post, and having nearly filled it up, change your secondary profession if you want. Calor - talk 23:52, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

After reaching the Sunspear Sanctuary you will soon be able to do a quest Building the Base: Prisoners of War. After completing the quest you will find Zuwarah at the Command Post. She can change your secondary profession. -- (gem / talk) 23:59, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

Or, just get someone who already has it completly filled to go with you then you can change it without having to do any of the quests.--§ Eloc § 06:21, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

Alternatively, once you've reached the Sunspear Sanctuary and completed the Hunted! quest, go to Great Temple of Balthazar and find the Profession Changer. brains12- - 14:07, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

Code 058=

what is code 058 i cant log in to guild wars that just keeps coming up

See above, the section or Error 058. Calor - talk 03:09, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

I don't have the minipet from the guildwars factions collectors edition

i bought the guild wars faction collector edition for one reason the mini pet installed the game and and began looking for my mini pet i tried everything tying /bonus everything ask other people in the game and they got it right away what do i need to do to get my minipet please help me --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:69.156.138.252 .

I think there's another access key inside your CE box that's specifically for the bonus minipet. Separate from the game's access key. Also, the special command is "/special". -- ab.er.rant 05:45, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

necromancer need of help

Where exactly can i find the move animate flesh golem. is it i phrosies, if it is where can i find it?

The skill is a Factions-only skill. More details on this page. brains12- - 14:04, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

pets

how do i get rid of my current pet

Go to a pet tamer. There's one just outside of Ascalon City in post-searing. There's one in the Command Post, east of the main part. Also, there's a pet tamer just outside of Shing Jea Monastery in Sunqua Vale. Calor - talk 18:40, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

you have to complete a certain quest to get the command post pet tamer to spawn.t priestess donut +19:01, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

This link shows where all the pet tamers are.--§ Eloc § 20:18, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

Guilds

How can you get out of a guild if you decide you want to maybe change.--12.207.83.173 01:47, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

all you have to do is press g look for you name in the roster and press the box next to your anem and press leave guild.i think a waring box appears and tells you stuff. but thats how to leave a guild.t priestess donut +02:45, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

Priestess beat me, but yeah. Press G and look for your name on the guild roster. To the left of your name is a small icon, which you can click on, resulting in a small box below it asking if you want to leave the guild. Click it and agree when the warning box comes up, and you're out of the guild! Calor - talk 02:47, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

Exclusive Weapons

I have the Guild Wars Game of the Year Edition. On the inside cover it says, "Seven Exclusive Weapons Start your adventure with in-game gear available only with the game of the year edition. Every Profession gets a unique piece of equiptment you won't find anywhere else!"

Where do we get this armor because I started with only the Recruit armor and starter sword. Where and how to we get our profession's unique weapon? Or was this dropped after it was put on the box.

The Game of the Year Edition has weapons only, as you had already quoted. To get them you should just need to be in a town and type "/bonus" to get the weapons. You'll create a set of weapons customized for that character, but you can do this for every character. Yukiko 06:37, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

"Unique piece of equipment" refers to weapons. The earliest armor upgrades are available from collectors. After completing Ascalon Academy, you can also get armor from armorers. -- Gordon Ecker 08:33, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

Nubee

Which game do you buy first?75.40.228.226 04:49, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

Well, going by storyline, it'd be sensible to buy Prophecies first. But if you think you'll need a lot of help with missions, then you may want Nightfall, the third campaign, as it is more recent, and more people are likely to be in mission outposts looking for people to do the mission with. Factions is the second campaign, but technically occurs at the same time as Prophecies, so starting there is perfectly reasonable, too. Eye of the North is the most recent, but is an expansion, so you need to have owned one of the prior three campaigns to play it. Calor - talk 05:07, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

Guild Wars Platinum Edition is probably the best deal. It includes both Prophecies and the Eye of the North expansion. -- Gordon Ecker 06:24, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

I reccomend to buy Prophecies first, then Factions, then Nightfall, then Eye of the North (I like to do things in order like that ^^;;). I don't even think Platinum Edition is out yet.--§ Eloc § 09:53, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

and i'd recommend factions first, since it's the easiest to start out imo ¬.¬ leveling doesn't take as long as in prophecies and the missions aren't that hard. - Y0_ich_halt 12:18, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

Actually, I would say it's precisely because leveling is so fast that new players tend to be unable to grasp the capabilities of their professions properly. -- ab.er.rant 12:52, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

Ya, the learning curve kinda screws up some people who aren't quite as good at Video Games. Prophecies is easy to learn as Pre-Searing is generally easy for any level and you can take as long as you want there & still find things to do.--§ Eloc § 17:56, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

(reset indent)I loved Pre-Searing, and all of Prophecies after Pre-Searing when it came to tutorials. I never had trouble playing the game because the tutorials were good and in-depth, but still fun. Neither Factions nor Nightfall has nearly as good tutorials as Prophecies. Calor - talk 18:02, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

058 still problems....what gives?

I followed the instructions on this forum. Still no progress. more suggestions please.74.66.69.44 16:08, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

Well, one, it's not a Forum here. Two, try contacting who ever runs your Internet I suppose & make sure you meet the System Requirements to play GW.--§ Eloc § 17:55, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

Did you try giving the game permission to access the web any time it needed to? Your Firewall may (even disabled, some are just weird that way) need you to give permission for something to access the web. Several times I have all of a sudden come up with the problem of not being able to access the game or BOINC not being to go online and it is the firewall decided to no longer allow access. IMO I would not disable the firewall just give tell the firewall to allow the game to access the web. Each firewall is different so I cannot give you specifics on what keys to push to get to that screen. Hope this helps. Christine 64.235.142.187 15:22, 25 October 2007 (UTC)

Gamepad?

Can a gamepad be supported in Guild Wars?

what would you want a gamepad for? it lacks all the shortcuts you need. - Y0_ich_halt 19:44, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

I have used one before when my A key stopped working. Its an interesting setup, but lacks in skill - using capabilities. Quite simply, you need a gamepad and a program that maps buttons to keys on the keyboard. My Logitech pad came with one on an install cd that automatically loaded button profiles based on which game it detected. Good luck, but I feel you won't be using it after you try it for a while. -elviondale (tahlk) 20:35, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

especially when you try monking you'll throw it into your trash bin... :) - Y0_ich_halt 20:45, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

if you're monking you will need a 16 button gamepad to monk great cause 8 for skills and 8 for party members.:)t priestess donut +20:49, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

exactly what i meant. - Y0_ich_halt 20:52, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

dual PS2-pad? xD - Y0_ich_halt 20:52, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

The only logical way I could find to use it was to control movement- its actually far superior to WASD, however, I needed my right hand to select targets, use skills, select party members, and control camera angles. Not to mention that its not easy holding a controller and using it with just one hand. -elviondale (tahlk) 23:17, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

A control stick might be a better option; you can use one hand to move your character about easily, and set the fire buttons on the stick to important buttons (such as Spacebar and whatnot). Then you have your other hand free to activate skills via the keyboard, too. The only downside is the lack of mouse control, which you'll want if you need to click on something... -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 02:59, 31 October 2007 (UTC)

Better yet, use a Guitar Hero controller! I've seen videos of people playing Halo 2 with them.--§ Eloc § 03:13, 31 October 2007 (UTC)

No no, Dance Pads. Halo is much more fun when you don't have any shoot buttons, just a melee button. Play Guild Wars and lose weight at the same time! (and probably raise your stress level to astronomical levels.) -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 03:15, 31 October 2007 (UTC)

Good call there. I went through the entire Sonic Heroes game with a DDR pad. I am extremely pro at Sonic now (and of course, DDR).--§ Eloc § 03:16, 31 October 2007 (UTC)

I beat DDR with a DDR pad once too. -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 03:22, 31 October 2007 (UTC)

XD, but on what difficulty?--§ Eloc § 04:33, 31 October 2007 (UTC)

Just about every song on Standard, and most songs on Heavy. With obvious exceptions in MAX 300 and Legend of MAX, etc... -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 14:07, 31 October 2007 (UTC)

action commands

i was wondering if u had a list of all the action commands that u can do? EX[/jump or cheer] u know stuff like that.. matt

Those are called Emotes, and you can go here to see the whole list. Calor - talk 02:42, 22 October 2007 (UTC)

i asked about spell damage in a previous question. Specifically my level 17 Ele/Mes cast Fire Atunement...Glyph of Elemental Power...Glyph of Lesser Energy...Arcane Echo...Fireball...22 damage to targets. unmodified the damage was listed at 70 (level 9 Fire power) and after the buffing Glyphs at 84. The targets were the jade brotherhood just outside the exit to the Marketplace. 2nd Q: is there a HEX or other spell i can use that creates a weakness to fire? or lowers the armor value of the foe? That combination of spells and energy use to only get 22 damage seems a little ridiculous. vision of crystalVision of Crystal 05:09, 22 October 2007 (UTC)

For details on how damage is calculated, look up the damage article. First, you will deal more damage as you level up, bridging the gab somewhat. The problem with fighting the Jade Brotherhood knights is as you discovered, their fairly high armor. Eye of the North introduced a condition called Cracked Armor that can be applied to lower the target's armor by up to 20 (thus increasing damage by approximately 25%). Otherwise, There isn't much else you can do to lower their armor. One idea is to use Mark of Rodgort to inflict Burning while you cast your other fire spells. This degenerative damage ignores armor and will help somewhat against them. --Thervold 05:20, 22 October 2007 (UTC)

New Guild Problem

HI, I just started a Guild and im new to the game still. Ive tried to find the Ambassadors from other factions but dont know where to look. Please help me out. --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:137.229.152.96 .

Well, for starters, you should always try to explain your problem in more detail. As it is, I'm guessing you can try reading these articles, I think that's what you're asking: Canthan Ambassador, Kurzick Ambassador, and Luxon Ambassador? -- ab.er.rant 07:40, 22 October 2007 (UTC)

farming

what do poeple mean when they say they go "farming". what do you do when you "farm". what do you have from it? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:194.165.98.221 .

they mean they are using special builds that allow them to kill monsters by themselves, without monk and stuff. without a party, you get more experience, more and better drops. and the money isn't shared among your party. - Y0_ich_halt 17:29, 22 October 2007 (UTC)

For details, look under the article: Farm. --Thervold 19:38, 22 October 2007 (UTC)

It generally means doing the same thing over and over again to reap a particular item or reward.

How I make where can do Fast loading?

I forgotton how, was something with client, like -m in propertises, Thanks for fast Responses.

i think it is -map in the guild wars shortcut window.t priestess donut +19:32, 22 October 2007 (UTC)

It's -image. --Valshia 19:35, 22 October 2007 (UTC)

The Command line article has more commands that you could possibly use. brains12- - 21:31, 22 October 2007 (UTC)

Guild Wars on Vista?

does guildwars work on windows vista computers?

Yep -elviondale (tahlk) 00:39, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

Wondefully, at that. Calor - talk 01:40, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

code 103 or code 021

→ moved from Help:Ask a wiki question#code 103 or code 021

i need help. i bought this game from target i think about 2 years ago but i cant remember the account name i set up. the code for accescode is (removed). so i was wondering if you could give me my old account name or just let me get a new one. contact me my this email : (removed) thank you --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:71.55.225.206 .

DO NOT post sensible info in forums/wiki/anywhere, specially, not your keycodes/passwords/mail, because that is part of the information you are required to give for recovering your account.--Fighterdoken 02:19, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

We can't help you with that. This is a wiki community. Try contacting support. -- ab.er.rant 02:24, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

Night Fall Campaign

I want to get back on the Night Fall campaign, but i can't figure out where i left off. No one has any primary quests for me! I tried going to the command post, I tried talking to Lonai in Sunspear Sanctuary, but all she says is "do you have everything you need?" "are you sure?" "Kournan patrols are worse in foul weather." "are you absolutely certain?" I'm a Sunspear General, rank 7, so i know thats not the problem. Last thing i remember was the cut-scene where you have to decide weather to do Master of Whispers quests or Margrid the Sly. I don't remember which one i chose or if i even chose one. I tried returning to where that cutscene took place, and they are not there anymore. This is getting frustrating! I want to continue the Night Fall campaign so i can get some of the elite skills from that campaign, but i dont know what i need to do to proceed. I dont even know what to search for on all these Guild Wars websites to find the answer. Please help me if you can. Thank you.

Try reading Storyline of Nightfall to see if you can figure out where exactly you left off, then go to all the primary quest around that time, and talk to the quest-givers in-game and see who (if anyone) has the next primary quest to give. Calor - talk 03:15, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

List of Nightfall missions shows the entire chain of missions and primary quests. -- Gordon Ecker 04:47, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

changing worlds

i have asked everyone i know if they can tell me how to change from nightfall to pre-searing/prochies and they all say that you have to do every singal quest on nightfall but i dont belive them.so can someone help,because i have made this new guild called todds devils i had about 20 people join but now there are only three in my guild.and i have 2 level 20 on nightfall so if i can change and invite people to my guild it might encurage them to join and stay.

PLEASE HELP ITS IMORTANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! --Braderz 09:48, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

to get to other world like you say you must get to the consulate docks mission by completing the missions on istan and take the quest Plague in Cantha to get to cantha.also take the quest Terror in Tyria. to get to pre-searing is not possible on a factions and nightfall character.also you will need Prophecies and Factions on your account.t priestess donut +10:03, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

And you can't get to Pre-Searing. New Prophecies characters start in pre-Searing, and once they leave, they can't return. -- Gordon Ecker 10:41, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

To get to Prophecies, you will have to complete Consulate Docks, then take the quest Terror in Tyria from Mhenlo in Consulate Docks. That will get you to Tyria, but you cannot get to pre-searing because that is only for new Prophecies characters (and once you leave, you can't get back). To get there, once you have added the Prophecies key code to your account, create a new character in Prophecies, and it will be in pre-searing. Biscuits 20:43, 29 October 2007 (UTC)

What is a good build to beat Magni the bison?

I need a builds that will allow me to defeat Bison. The Characters I have are R/mo, W/mo, M/mo, E/mo. I am willing to try anything. Since I don't usually play solo, I don't know how to set my characters up to be effective as solo builds. Any help I can get will be appreciated. --Greyhawk of Tyria 13:36, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

check http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Talk:The_Norn_Fighting_Tournament#Skillbars_That_Win_The_Tourney. --Xeeron 14:01, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

What happens

what happens if i loose my activation code do i get a new one--89.217.78.42

the product key that comes in the box? thats all that counts, if you lost it you have to get a new one. How could you lose it? you bought it and you lost the key in the process of installing? Obie Quiet 15:32, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

Using a Deleted Character Name from one account on a new one

Hello,

I was sharing my Wife's account to get started on the game and so had my own character. I knew that if I go my own account (which I have done) that I would have to first delete that character on my Wife's account before I could use it on my own. However it seems that even after deleting that character on her account I cannot use the same name on my own account.

Is this a 'wait for one day' kind of thing or am I out of luck with being able to use the same name?

Khan.

--198.53.38.175 02:05, 24 October 2007 (UTC)

There is a wait for 3 days if I recall correctly before the name is released for otehr accounts. -- (gem / talk) 02:30, 24 October 2007 (UTC)

Thank you very much for the reply. I will attempt it again in 3 days time.

198.53.38.175 02:35, 24 October 2007 (UTC)

How do i open the weapon holding boxes at the bottom right of the screen

In some of the Characters that i have i carry 4 "F" style boxes in which i can hold weapons and the Shield so that i can effect quick weapons changes...In other Characters i dont have this...Factions does not have it and neither does Nightfall. I would love to be able to open these up and not have to wait for a quiet moment in the action in order to make these weapon changes...Can you help

Tim Scheybeler ( Miniken Dreel, and many other characters )

Go to your Inventory, and click on the Weapon Sets button. Then tick the boxes you want. Brains12 15:45, 24 October 2007 (UTC)

GW:EotN Solo missions

How are these even possible for certain classes? Maybe it's not meant for team players, because a couple of my characters have little to no self healing so doing some of these is a pain if not impossible, and it's frustrating to be cut off from some faction points because of this. I'm referring mainly to Cold As Ice and that Solo norn arena thing, I forgot the name of the quest. But I know two of my characters require a team for heals, my dervish's only self heal is regen and vital boon (which might do the job, but I just haven't tried yet but I know vital+some regen is very limited). My warrior only has heal sig, and I've actually done the arena with them. It's impossible.
The only tips and tricks I have to go by are things like "get a bow" and "Here's what the ENEMY does." These solo missions should be either;

• Slightly easier
• Allow a 2 person team (as opposed to 8 players. It'll be a challenge even with an extra person)
• Allow these things be done by multiple classes of multiple types. It's just not fair how it's built right now.
  

So yea. Help Please? Vanguard 15:51, 24 October 2007 (UTC)

You must adapt your builds for these solo quests if you are unable to do so with your regular build. Like you said, these areas need different trategies than areas that can be fought with a team. Dervish and warrior are definitely not the hardest professions to make up a good build for these two quests that you mentioned. -- (gem / talk) 16:27, 24 October 2007 (UTC)

I haven't tried my dervish but I imagine I'll blow a hole through them. With my warrior it's not quite the same, It's a standard wammo with a sword. There's not much adaption I can work with. Vanguard 16:28, 24 October 2007 (UTC)

See Talk:The Norn Fighting Tournament#Skillbars That Win The Tourney for some build examples. There are lot's of possibilities out there. -- (gem / talk) 16:29, 24 October 2007 (UTC)

Now that's an immensily useful link, thank you. Vanguard 16:31, 24 October 2007 (UTC)

Avatars and level 30 players

I have spoken to help advisers before and have been told that there is NOTHING above a level 20 ( which i have been playing for quite some time now ) ...YET upon reading WIKI i keep coming upon references to LEVEL 30 or AVATAR referances...What exactly is this, and how is this proficiency achieved.

From reading some of my questions to WIKI i find that being an AVATAR is at times the only way to achieve certain goals or conquer certain beasts...Needless to say this leaves me with some confusion, could you please clear this up for me...

Otherwise i must continue to sing the praises of Guild Wars to one and all that i see in my daily life ( I am 53 ) and i have yet to come accross gamers or average people who can convince me of another game/ computer passtime that is of any better worth...If at any time you need a testimonial to this affect i would be happy to send one along...The depth to which the games have been put together is amazing...(I have them all) accept Eye of the North, and that will be coming as soon as i am further along in the other 3.

Please help me with the question i have here i would make my game play a lot easier ...

Yours Truly

Blackthorne Kaan ( Tim Scheybeler )

I think references to things above Level 20 apply to monsters only. As to avatar references, see Avatar of Balthazar, Avatar of Melandru, Avatar of Lyssa, Avatar of Grenth and Avatar of Dwayna. Brains12 16:00, 24 October 2007 (UTC)

Players can never get above level 20. Some monsters do. Also, I'm not sure what you mean by avatars, but there are the avatar skills (links in the above message) which are by no means different from other skills. You might also be referring to this so I'm bringing it up: There are times when the players must travel inside a Junundu. At these times the players control the Junundu instead of their own character and they use the skills of the Junundu instead of their own skills. -- (gem / talk) 16:25, 24 October 2007 (UTC)

Hmmm...I believe what's being refered to here are the avatars that show up when you kneel at an active statue of a god. Champion of Balthazar, Avatar of Dwayna (NPC), Voice of Grenth, Lyssa's Muse, and Melandru's Watcher are all lvl 30 I believe.--Valshia 16:34, 24 October 2007 (UTC)

emoticons

how do i use emoticons? do i need a certaint disk like factions or somthing???--72.45.70.221 18:47, 24 October 2007 (UTC)

see emote. - Y0_ich_halt 18:52, 24 October 2007 (UTC)

Err 58

→ moved from HELP:WIKI

just recently i have been trying to get on but it says (error code=058) what can i do

Try checking your Firewall settings, it might be blocking Guild Wars from working.--§ Eloc § 23:03, 24 October 2007 (UTC)

decompress

my game not loading right. it get to the decompess part on the map.then 8 hour later it was at 30%. is there a patch fix or what?24.170.60.250 03:01, 25 October 2007 (UTC)

You just need to let it download all the maps, it will take quite some time.--§ Eloc § 03:40, 25 October 2007 (UTC)

8 hours later?! Either there's something wrong with your connection or you just tried to re-image the whole thing. -- ab.er.rant 14:44, 25 October 2007 (UTC)

Keep in mind he's be downloading like 2 years of GuildWars update if he started from the client on the website. If it says decompressing and take a long time for it, exit the game and then put it up again. It will start the updates where you left off.--§ Eloc § 14:56, 25 October 2007 (UTC)

halloween festival hats

will this 2007 halloween evnt have festival hats?if so wich one and if not why?plz answer

Most likely.--§ Eloc § 13:42, 25 October 2007 (UTC)

We will only know for sure once the event starts, but if previous halloweens are a guide: Yes. --Xeeron 15:30, 25 October 2007 (UTC)

flesh golem

If i get nightfall will i be able to get the move animate flesh golem, if so where can i find the move?

it's a factions skill, so you need guild wars factions. also see Flesh Golem. and use the search function to the left :) - Y0_ich_halt 16:40, 25 October 2007 (UTC)

Code 058 problems.

Hello

For the last week since I got GW , it has been working fine but since last night (GMT+12), I have been getting code=058.

I havent recently changed any settings on my Pc or router so what may be causing it??

Thanks Willias

this has been asked sometimes now. read the comments above. if you don't find anything that helps you, then you will likely have to message the support. - Y0_ich_halt 20:32, 26 October 2007 (UTC)

OK I know this code=058 thing has been beaten to death and I've read all the other questions posted here. I've tried turning off my firewall. I've tried turning it back on and allowing GW to run. I've tried allowing it AND turning off the firewall but I've only managed to get it to work ONCE, so I know it's still a routing issue. I still don't know if maybe my computer has a hidden agenda and only wants me to be bored all night. 67.164.110.229 07:24, 30 October 2007 (UTC)Pelor

festival hats again

because the festival has started we should know if there is festival hats but i still dont know so please answer this:if there is a festival hat which one and how cani get it and if there isnt why?

If we receive any hats this year we will receive them when the Mad King arrives. The times of his arrival can be seen on the Halloween 2007 page. -- (gem / talk) 08:13, 27 October 2007 (UTC)

halloween hats

how when where do i get halloween hats. what kind of hats are this. ty

See above. -- (gem / talk) 11:51, 27 October 2007 (UTC)

guilds

can i delete my previous guild and make a new one?

Yes. To delete a guild you need to be the only member in the guild and then leave the guild and it will be deleted. -- (gem / talk) 14:44, 27 October 2007 (UTC)

If you want the guild to continue, appoint an officer as leader instead by clicking on the icon beside their name. You can then leave and create a new guild, with the previous one still in existence. Brains12 14:47, 27 October 2007 (UTC)

can i..................

if i take a char from prophicies and take it to cantha i end up in kaineng center.from kaineng can i go to shing jea island on that char because you should to be able to get grandmaster cartographer for all 3 campaigns?

yes you can to take a character from proh you must take the quest Mhenlo's Request from there you will end up at Bejunkan Pier there you head into kaineing center.then to go to the island you need to head to the marketplacethen head to the docks outside the marketplace then talk to First Mate Xiang he will take you to the island.t priestess donut +17:47, 27 October 2007 (UTC)

thanks for the answer

55

→ moved from Help:WIKI

what is a 55 monk skills

55 Monks use an extremely low maximum health and extremely high health regeneration, with the use of Protective Spirit to make themselves nearly invincible. But Guild Wars Wiki isn't the place for builds. Look on PvXWiki for builds. Calor - talk 02:50, 27 October 2007 (UTC)

We also have an overview in the 55 monk article. -- Gordon Ecker 02:56, 27 October 2007 (UTC)

i'm stuck need help!!!!!!!

As many of you know theres the costume brawl. i went there and now i can't leave i can only travel to my guild hall. And i don't have lions arch and no baot thing so can any one help me?

-- Blazin Raider

Ya, I think I saw some people talking about that last night. As of now, you're a bit screwed for getting back.--§ Eloc § 21:09, 27 October 2007 (UTC)

You will have to meet a guild mate in your guild hall, get them to invite you to their party, and then transport you out with them via the "leave guild hall button". Before they meet you in the guild hall, make sure they transport there from an outpost you have access to. It's a temporary solution, but it should get you free. :) Biscuits 23:53, 28 October 2007 (UTC)

And in the unfortunate situation where you can't get a guildmate to help, try either asking other players for help (another guild could give you a temporary guest membership, just to get you out). Or, wait until the event is over; when you try to load into the Brawl, which will have ended, it won't let you and will send you to the outpost you got there from instead. :D -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 02:48, 31 October 2007 (UTC)

how do i change my password?

Hello all, i forgot my password and i want to know how to get it back or change it...thats ingame..not for website.

See the FAQ on this :)--Gummy Joe 19:12, 27 October 2007 (UTC)

any other help?

You can't ingame.--§ Eloc § 01:26, 28 October 2007 (UTC)

i need help

i cant hatch black moa chick . if i threw away juni berries and got them from my other character would that sop the hatching. it says u can have more than one branch of berries but ive done that quest. can yall help i spent alot of time and gold on this thing. thank u --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:208.54.210.122 .

I'm not sure I understand you. See Black Moa Chick for the exact details. If you threw away the Branch of Juni Berries. just go an re-do the quest Insatiable Appetite, it's a repeatable quest. -- ab.er.rant 01:55, 28 October 2007 (UTC)

K to LA?

Someone tried to run me from K to LA (yes I own both campaigns, and have traveled the reverse), but it wasn't possible. Is that because I have to reach a certain level or accept a certain quest first? If so (certain quest) is that one available at any time or do I have to advance in the storyline before I can get it? 24.62.155.230 05:13, 28 October 2007 (UTC) -

If you're talking about Kamadan, you need to finish the first three Nightfall missions and reach Consulate Docks before you can reach the other continents. -- Gordon Ecker 06:59, 28 October 2007 (UTC)

Trouble geting back on

I havent played guild wars for quite some time, and i forget the e-mail adress i used for my account name. I remeber my characters name, and password, but i cant get on because when i reinstal it and punch in the code, it says it belongs to and existing user. PS-- when i get on it now says eye of the north, but i only own the original guild wars.What should i do, or who should i call?--69.221.149.212

The log in screen shows the name of the latest release, btu the same software is used to play all Guild Wars campaigns. Your account is stored on the game servers and that's why your account code says that it's used since you've already created the account with it. You should contact support to retrieve your account. -- (gem / talk) 17:24, 28 October 2007 (UTC)

connecting to guild wars through a proxy

Im having trouble with my dns server so im using a friends proxy server to connect to the net, does anyone know how to connecto to guild wars through a proxy? (ie, change the way the game connects to the net)--121.72.77.202 23:48, 28 October 2007 (UTC)

It doesn't look like it's possible. Check out this support page. Biscuits 23:57, 28 October 2007 (UTC)

If you have problems with DNS but can either obtain an IP address via DHCP, IRDP, or manually setting it, set the primary DNS server to 4.1.1.1 or 4.2.2.2 -elviondale (tahlk) 00:14, 29 October 2007 (UTC)

tried setting the DNS to both 4.1.1.1 and 4.2.2.2 but neither worked, what are they? edit- nevermind, i found out they were open DNS servers, thanks for the help, but i think there is something horribly wrong with my net connection ^^

Guild Wars Versions

Helo i hawe guild wars faction but I want to by eye of the north and in the store i look in the plantium guild wars where you get guild wars: eye of the north and guild wars.Wat I want to now are those 2 games demo or are they full like are the eye of the north in thet plantum game full or its demo is it same like I buy just eye of the north.

If you buy the platinum version, you will get full access to Guild Wars Prophecies and Guild Wars Eye of the North. They are not demos, they are the full games. Biscuits 15:18, 29 October 2007 (UTC)

Factions Armor / GW2 suggestions

where can I get the another looking armor in faction they are all same and how can I make some sugestions for guild wars 2

You can see all of the armours on this page - Armor art. They also have the details on how to get that armour. To make suggestions for GW2, see User:Gaile Gray/Guild Wars 2 suggestions. br12 15:20, 29 October 2007 (UTC)

plz answer

Hello I need to aske you how can I make sugestions on guild wars 2 and if i can her I sugest you make some creatures we can ride on them it will be much more selled and to jump and swimm

See User:Gaile Gray/Guild Wars 2 suggestions. br12 15:14, 29 October 2007 (UTC)

Eye of the north

→ moved from Help talk:Ask a game question/Archive2007 09 16-30

i got eye of the north and i put in the access key before i donloaded the game and now i cant play? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:69.131.15.247 .

The time you put in the access code should not matter at all. Could you provide more info, what makes you unable to play? - anja 22:06, 29 October 2007 (UTC)

What do you mean by "downloaded the game"? You enter the access key from within the game, so it is impossible to input it without downloading/installing the client first. Biscuits 22:38, 29 October 2007 (UTC)

One particularly confusing part about EotN might be that you can't create characters in it; you get to Eye of the North via a quest in any one of the major cities. If you've entered the key to your account, then you've got the game; you simply need a level 20 character now to take one of the quests. -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 02:43, 31 October 2007 (UTC)

Internet?

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This be the second time tonight 28-10-2007 22:21 europeans (dutch especially to my opinion, but that is within my range of view) i get a disconnect. Would like an honest problem-solving suggestion for this continuous disconnects is driving us nuts?--The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:Omega001 .

Re-install

I just got a new larger hard drive for my computer. How do I install my 3 guild wars products (Proph, Fractions and Nightfall) to my new hard drive and recover my existing account and characters??—The preceding unsigned comment was added by 71.165.182.150 (talk • contribs) 01:26, 30 October 2007 (UTC).

I'd say: just use the CD's you got when you bought the game, or download the installer here. You just need your account keys for the latter option. If you add those keys to your client after re-install, A.Net's servers will automatically give you access to your characters again. --  (CoRrRan / talk) 23:30, 29 October 2007 (UTC)

(edit conflict) To the first editor, under the Internet heading, yes, get a new, fast hard drive, video card, sound card, etc., and to the second editor, simply install Guild Wars, as your account is saved on ArenaNet's server, so you should be able to install game and log on with same password and account name as before. Calor - talk 23:33, 29 October 2007 (UTC)

Take the NF CD and install it on your computer. The other ones, go play frisbee with them.--§ Eloc § 23:38, 29 October 2007 (UTC)

You characters are tied to your account which is stored on the ArenaNet servers - so you can log in to any working version of Guild Wars to play. No matter which disc/download you install, your game will automatically download the latest updates, so it makes sense to use the most recent disc to minimise download time, which in your case would be the Nightfall one, as Eloc said. Biscuits 08:15, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

eloc is also right about frisbeeing with the other cds. - Y0_ich_halt 11:45, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

Try not to hit anyone; those things hurt! :P -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 02:41, 31 October 2007 (UTC)

Where's my access key?

I bought Guild Wars Factions from the Guild Wars in-game store and it didn't give me an access key. Is there a way for me to see what it was so i can add it to my account and if so how? 68.77.80.156 00:39, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

It's automatically added to your account if bought from the online store. Create a character and play Factions! Calor - talk 00:41, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

(edit conflict) If you already have an account and buy a new game from the in game store it will be automatically added to your account. The access key is also sent to your e-mail for future reference as you might need it to send it to the support team if you have problems related toyour account. -- (gem / talk) 00:43, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

If it's already added to my account then how come i can't use classes or skills from Factions in the Prophecies campaign?68.77.80.156 20:11, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

You can't create Faction characters in the Prophecies campaign, only in Factions. Similarly, skill traders in Prophecies don't offer Factions skills, they are only available in Factions. br12 20:14, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

Also, once you get far enough into Prophecies, up to Lion's Arch, there's a quest there which will let your Prophecies character travel to Factions. Once you're there, your character can buy Factions skills from the trainers in Factions, and do all the missions and quests. And you'll now have the ability for that character to click on the boat icon on the Map, and travel freely back and forth between Prophecies and Factions. :D -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 02:39, 31 October 2007 (UTC)

help

how can i leave a guild i dont want to be in the guld register says to leave via the roster where is that roster --88.104.142.217 12:42, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

Press "G" and click the icon beside your name and select, "Leave Guild" Fall 12:46, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

"A Time for Heroes"

WIKI mentions a bug for end game green key. Does this mean if you repeat quest with same character, you should get another green key, or does this bug refer to first time only, meaning you will only ever get one key per character. Could you please clarify. Thank-you most kindly. SaltyOldSeaDog 16:17, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

You will only receive one per character just like you will only receive one of the items in the end of Factions and Nightfall. The bug in question is that sometimes the guy wont give you the key when you talk to him, so you need to talk to him many times before he gives you the key. If you leave the area the game will htink you received the kay even if you didn't. -- (gem / talk) 16:24, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

Getting an attribute to skill lvl 20!?

while reding the wiki to find where i can cap and learn skills i saw the listings to mark skills strength as high as lvl 20, how can i achieve this for my character if skill runes are not stacking. with a head piece of that type, maxing with points and a superior rune, i can only reach lvl 16! what can i do to get lets say lvl 20 dth mgc? 4.228.231.223 16:32, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

There's items that provide attribute bonuses: Staves, wands and focus items can carry an inscription with a chance of up to 20% to raise that item's attribute by another point. then there's a blessing and several items that raise your attribute by additional points. - Y0_ich_halt 16:39, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

(edit conflict)

16 + Golden Egg + Candy Corn + Glyph of Elemental Power + Elemental Lord + Weapon of Mastery (Attribute +1, 20%) = 22 ;) poke | talk 16:41, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

it's about death magic. - Y0_ich_halt 16:51, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

Swap Awaken the Blood for Glyph. Also, as I understand it, attributes are capped to 20. --Valshia 17:11, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

AtB doesn't affect death. :) - Y0_ich_halt 17:48, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

D'oh! --Valshia 18:00, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

Suspension

hello,

iam supsended from guild wars for spamming in an accessive manner. But i dont do anything wrong. I cant play guild wars for 72 hours. can you let me play guild wars please?

bye

You were suspended for a reason, which you said yourself - you were spamming in an excessive manner. You can't play until your ban is over. br12 18:51, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

We are not Guild Wars support, only a player community. If you think you were banned for the wrong reasons, contact the official support - anja 19:07, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

Ah right sorry, I think I misunderstood your comment. br12 19:09, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

Mad Thorn King

I know wat times the Mad Thorn King appears but how long does he stay for in each town??

If it is like last year, about 30 minutes. --Lemming 19:39, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

By the way, does he appears on every district, just d1, changes?--Fighterdoken 20:26, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

Should appear in every district, at more or less the same time. Sometimes he'll show up five minutes late if the district's a really high-numbered one, though (it's not uncommon for there to be upwards of a hundred districts during the event). -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 20:32, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

How long have I played?

I am looking for a command or commands that tell me how long I have been playing or have played for the current session. I know EQ had a command so I figured Guildwars would too.

Thanks!

/Age will tell you how long your character has been alive and how long you have played throughout all your current characters. See Emote for more commands. br12 19:43, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

you're too fast. - Y0_ich_halt 19:44, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

Makes a change, normally I'm too slow. br12 19:45, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

Lost id and password

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yes i lost my password and account name. my email adress is <email address removed> please help me this game is to cool to not play for a secount if you need my access key ill give it to you the name of the game is guild wars game of the year --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:148.64.206.170 .

Contact Support --Valshia 19:47, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

Never give anyone your accesskey, EVER. - HeWhoIsPale 19:55, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

Your login name is the email address you used when you registered your account. -- Gordon Ecker 08:44, 31 October 2007 (UTC)

account name and password

yes i paid for guild wars game of the year eddition and lost my password and account name i i got left is the access key please help me with this problem this game rocks

try to conatct support. t priestess donut +20:39, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

loading

why will my game not load into my pc

Probably because something is wrong. You will have to be more detailed. Biscuits 21:46, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

You may need to be more specific, or give more details. Eg. did you reinstall the game recently; is it not updating; do you get an error message etc. br12 21:52, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

More questions to ask yourself: Does you computer meet the system requirements? Did you create an account? Do you have an access key? -- ab.er.rant 02:25, 31 October 2007 (UTC)

code007

cant get any characters.....keeps saying no internet connection...

help!!! Leojack29 21:30, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

If you've got a firewall program, check that. Try temporarily turning it off and trying the game to see if it works. You might need to tell the firewall to let GW through; it may be inadvertently blocking the game, or even just parts of the game, thus giving you disconnects. Otherwise, if you still can't figure it out, ask support; they're generally great at finding such problems. -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 21:43, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

Newbie-ish armor question...

Gotta ask since i am not sure. If the warrior armor has an armor rating of 80 (+20 to physical damage), does that means that i would get 100 armor against physical damage and 80 armor against elemental damage?.
On the same theme, if i had to pick between "armor +5", "armor +5 vs elemental damage" and "armor +5 vs physical damage", would the first be the same as if the other two were being used at the same time (leaving use restrictions out).--Fighterdoken 01:34, 31 October 2007 (UTC)

Yep, that's right; a total of 100 armor against physical, with 80 armor against anything else. And if you've got armor insignias that add armor, then it'll be even higher. For example, a Warrior's armor, equipped with Stalwart insignias, would gain an extra +10 armor against physical, jumping all the way up to 110 armor total against physical.

As for the second question; yes, a normal "armor +5" would be the same as both the one for elemental damage and the one for physical. Not to mention, there are a few non-elemental, non-physical damage types as well (although they're rare). The reason you would want either of the other two mods is, the "armor +5 vs elemental damage" and "armor +5 vs physical damage" actually maxes out at +7, which is slightly higher then the normal +5 for everything. So if you plan to run into just one damage type, you might want that little extra (although the normal +5 armor is generally a better idea, I would think). Hope that helps. -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 02:34, 31 October 2007 (UTC)

mad king

i heard rumors about the mad king stealing stuff is that actually true?

i hv a question about the mad king, does he actually steal ur stuff? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:24.158.13.227 .

Obviously it's not true. Do you think any game company would actually do that? -- ab.er.rant 02:21, 31 October 2007 (UTC)

Well there are some other MMORPGs in which players can steal from eachother, such as Runescape and EVE Online, but it is impossible for players to have anything stolen from them in Guild Wars. -- Gordon Ecker 08:41, 31 October 2007 (UTC)

XD, you can't steal from players in Runescape.--§ Eloc § 13:33, 31 October 2007 (UTC)

Lol... kill them and wait for the loot to appear. Or be near them when they're about to die and wait for the loot to appear. -elviondale (tahlk) 14:16, 31 October 2007 (UTC)

That's not really stealing. That's mainly just PKing right there. It's their own fault if they die.--§ Eloc § 16:12, 31 October 2007 (UTC)

Yes. unless you're the one that killed them, in which case it's your fault. :D -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 17:48, 31 October 2007 (UTC)

I'm pretty sure Emperor Kisu stole bunch of Victory Tokens from me when I was idling in Shing Jei once. ;) Biscuits 18:09, 31 October 2007 (UTC)

Hehe, let's not scare the newbies now. He stole those fair and square! -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 21:12, 31 October 2007 (UTC)

pumpkin crown

Is the ANY way i can get the pumpkin crown from the halloween event becous i bought guild wars a few months ago and i really like the pumpkin hat???Thanx in advance

The Pumpkin Crown was exclusive to the Halloween 2005 event; without access to a time machine, there's no way to get one, unfortunately. -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 17:47, 31 October 2007 (UTC)

And the Furious Pumpkin Crown (which is similar) was exclusive to halloween 2006. I believe the aim was to maintain some level of exclusivity for those who were present then. --Lemming 17:51, 31 October 2007 (UTC)

Of course, there's always a chance that next year's Halloween Event (providing there is one) will have a Pumpkin Crown-like item; but that's a gamble, of course. One can wish, though. -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 17:53, 31 October 2007 (UTC)

Character name change

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is there any way to change a character name?

Not unless it violates the GuildWars naming policy in some way.--§ Eloc § 22:05, 31 October 2007 (UTC)

Im short, no. There are very rare exceptions, but the Average Joe player can't change a character's name. Calor - talk 22:07, 31 October 2007 (UTC)