Help:Ask a game question/Archive2007 11 01-15

Diessa Chalices

In the Cathedral of Flames dungeon, i can never seem to get any Diessa Chalice drops from any creatures, i have gone through the entire dungeon, killed hundreds of creatures, yet nothing. Why is this? Im trying to get the blindfold, but those Diessa Chalice's are impossible to get.

The item has proven to just be really, really rare. Check the article's talk page... people have been listing drops and discussing the rate there. -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 12:20, 1 November 2007 (UTC)

register eye of the north

how to register guildwars eye of the north

Register? You'll have to be more specific then that, I'm afraid; did you buy Eye of the North, and need to add the game to your account? How did you buy it (bought it from a store, or bought it from the in-game store)? -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 12:20, 1 November 2007 (UTC)

nightfall

i have only just started guild wars factions i have all 3 games so how do i get to nightfall and after that how can i get aincient armour

You need to get your character to Nightfall and go through the storyline. Until you get to Bone Palace. Drago 20:54, 1 November 2007 (UTC)

Take a look at Elona#Getting There. Then you need to follow the story, as Drago said. The Bone Palace is quite a way in (more than half way). Biscuits 08:19, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

but ive already got night fall and compleated it so how ?

Go to the Bone Palace.--§ Eloc § 15:54, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

Specifically, speak to Palmod there. Also looking at the armor's article page, in this case: Ancient armor, tells where to acquire each armor set. - HeWhoIsPale 17:13, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

how do i learn the assassin or ritualist profession in nightfall

I'm a monk in nightfall and need to know how i can get the assassin or ritualist as a second profession and Ive got factions

first of all, see the FAQ on how you can get to cantha. once you're there, follow the storyline until you reach Senji's Corner. there you can talk to Senji to acquire those two professions. - Y0_ich_halt 10:15, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

They're also available from Zuwarah in the Command Post. -- Gordon Ecker 10:25, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

Or the Profession Changer on Great Temple of Balthazar. Your Nightfall Monk will have needed to have finished the quest Hunted! in Nightfall before he/she can change their secondary profession, though. -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 16:06, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

Deldrimor Armor

Why is this armor set not able to be displayed. myself and many others find this armor to be the best choice of the GWEN armors as it is the most visually appealing. Is there some chancew that you might make the armor a complete set and therefore be able to be displayed?--75.191.147.126 05:59, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

There is no such set, it's just what the community calls induvidual pieces from a certain crafter. Thus you can't dispaly them, just as other induvidual pieces can't be dispalyed. Backsword 08:28, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

Character Apperance

Is there any way to change your characters basic apperance after creation? Such as hairstyle or hair color? If so, how would i go about doing that? and if not, why not? :)--75.191.147.126 06:01, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

Armour can be changed, but not the face. Presumably due to coding, as a hairdresser is a much requested feature. Backsword 08:28, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

Eye of the North

I have the game eye of the north and dont know how to get there..I started in ascalon and have been to lions arch,the desert and southern shiverpeaks, but cant seem to get o th eye of the north missions!! My character is lvl 20, so can you please tell me what i am doing wrong??

Your help would be greatly appreciated

there's two ways: a)see the FAQ or b)go to lion's arch and follow the instructions. and afaik you need to complete one campaign first. - Y0_ich_halt 16:58, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

You don't need to beat the campaign, I don't think. I've gotten to EotN with all of my characters, and only one of them has beaten a game; I also go there via Lion's Arch, and none of my characters have beaten Prophecies. You simply need to take the quest in LA (as listed in the FAQ, as Y0 ich halt mentioned. -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 17:07, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

Take the quest What Lies Beneath from Len Caldoron in Lion's Arch. Biscuits 17:56, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

lost pass

I played this game like a year ago, then i moved and i just now got internet again. but i can't rememeber either pass or account name... how do i get it back?

if you forgot both name and password, it's unlikely that you will get your account back. - Y0_ich_halt 19:32, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

If you have one of your account keys, you can contact the support and ask for your account name. poke | talk 19:40, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

i feel kinda noobish... - Y0_ich_halt 19:43, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

Yo, you're less noob than a lot of other crazy people in the world...and you have about a .001% chance of getting your account back. Calor - talk 19:51, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

thanks :) i'm just giving many incomplete or partly wrong answers this week... - Y0_ich_halt 19:54, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

Your account name is your e-mail address, so it's more than likely that you will be able to recover your password if you try all your e-mail addresses. :) Biscuits 20:54, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

abandoned quests

I abandoned a primary quest in Prophecies (The Great Northern Wall), how do I re-take the quest?--83.84.180.51

Just re-speak to the Warmaster Tydus in Ascalon who gives the quest. Biscuits 20:55, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

is there a primary quest about the great wall..? - Y0_ich_halt 21:01, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

...no, but there's a quest called The Great Northern Wall. :P You can probably get the quest from Warmaster Tydus or Squire Zachery. -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 21:17, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

nopes, no quest. see the disambig page if ya don't believe me :)> - Y0_ich_halt 21:37, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

It's called Defend the Wall. --Valshia 21:37, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

edit conflict. just found it. - Y0_ich_halt 21:38, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

Ya, for the longest time I thought that there was no Primary quest to get to the Northern Wall, but it appears you have to do a Secondary quest to unlock the Primary one first.--§ Eloc § 22:53, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

hair

after you have created a character and done all the details and started the game how can you change the apperance of your hair

You can't, unfortunately. br12 ~ 21:29, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

Where's Gwen??

Spoiler alert: The following text contains spoilers relating to the story of Gwen.

I have a question. What happened to Gwen After "The Searing"? I mean I found her flute in Old Ascalon. --Boltingyi 23:13, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

You can find out by playing trough the Bonus Mission Pack and Eye of the North ~ Kurd 23:14, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

Eye of the North.--§ Eloc § 23:15, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

(edit conflict)The biggest spoiler in all of Guild Wars...reminds me of the people asking what happened at the end of The Sopranos because their cable box failed. Anyways, considering people are going spoiler-free-happy, all I'll say is that she is a major character in Eye of the North. Calor - talk 23:17, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

Spoiler alert: The following text contains spoilers relating to the story of Harry Potter and Sixth Sense.

And while we're at it, Dr. Malcolm Crowe is really dead and Snape killed Dumbledore -elviondale (tahlk) 00:40, 3 November 2007 (UTC)

Sorry, feeling funny today. Should Sopranos go under that spoiler? Perhaps move this to somebody's talk page before admins step in and ruin our little spoiler party? Calor - talk 01:19, 3 November 2007 (UTC)

Ok...this got off topic fast. Simple answer, Gwen is in Northern Tyria.--§ Eloc § 01:54, 3 November 2007 (UTC)

It did. I was gonna mention how she got there, but someone just gave a link, so I went against it. Calor - talk 20:02, 3 November 2007 (UTC)

You guys had this page added to the spoilers category. Well done :P. Dancing Gnome 06:41, 5 November 2007 (UTC)

Yep ;P--§ Eloc § 07:20, 5 November 2007 (UTC)

Graphics Card For the Dell Dimension 3000--75.48.18.197 23:40, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

I recently uninstalled Guild Wars from my computer. Before I had uninstalled it, it had been working fine. But since I reinstalled it I cant play because it says I dont have the right graphics card. Can anyone give me a link to a site where i can download an upgrade or something like that?

Thanks

You can't update your graphics card. Go to the Gw.exe file, right-click, go to Properties, then on the Target line, past the quotes, type in -image or -noshaders. Those commands, iirc, reduce the graphics quality of Guild Wars, so you can play and toggle the graphics levels to reduce the workload on your graphics card and PC overall. Calor - talk 00:37, 3 November 2007 (UTC)

You might want to try installing the recent driver software for your grafics card. Look up the manufacturer and download it from their website (I'd assume it is either ATI or NVidia). Then you should check if DirectX is installed properly. You do this by using "run" in the start menu. Type dxdiag in the field and hit ok. In the first tab under the system information, check the last line. If it does not say DirectX Version 9 (or higher), reinstall Direct X from the Guildwars CD, or download it from Microsoft. On a side note, -image forces your GW client to download all content so you don't have to wait for the steaming. I does not have anything to do with grafics settings. Morgoth Bauglyr 14:01, 3 November 2007 (UTC)

Wiki

Can i Use Pictures Off The Guild Wiki For My Guild Wikis Page

Pictures of Abaddon for deciples of abaddon --Josho123 23:42, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

Which Wiki are you talking about?--§ Eloc § 01:54, 3 November 2007 (UTC)

Forgot my account can you help?

I forgot my acount name but i have the access key is there anyway i could get my account name? I have a password but im no sure if its the right one.

Somebody has asked the exact same question six sections up. Your account name is usually your e-mail address. You can use that to recover your password. Biscuits 00:35, 3 November 2007 (UTC)

Help

We recently bought Guild Wars Gameof the year and don't have a clue how to begin. Can we start the game with a party of three? Or form a group? We want to play the game together. Thanks!

I'm assuming it's you and friends that all bought the game? In which case, you can all party up in any town that you all have access to. Since you all have Prophecies, you'll all be in Pre-Searing Ascalon at the start of the game; add each other's character names to your respective friends lists, and go into the same town all at the same time. You can invite each other to your party once you meet up, and from there, go questing/hunting/whatever, together. :D -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 02:21, 3 November 2007 (UTC)

You will each need to own your own copy. If you only bought one copy of the game only one of you will be able to play at a time, but you will be able to party with other people. If you all have a copy then the above comment is more helpful. Dancing Gnome 05:47, 5 November 2007 (UTC)

Actually, sharing an account is not allowed and is a bannable offense.--§ Eloc § 05:56, 5 November 2007 (UTC)

That seems really odd (and impossible to prove). If I only have one computer in my house and my wife wants to do something during the day while I'm at work (yes in this example I'm a chauvinist with a house wife) and she wants to play Guild Wars? What if we only have one computer and both want to play the game? Why can't she play when I'm not playing? That seems like a really odd rule considering you can't log into the same account twice. Dancing Gnome 06:01, 5 November 2007 (UTC)

Well, if you only have 1 computer, then you just don't play at the same time. You each could have your own sepearate accounts. But ya, think about it in a different perspective. 4 friends get together and create a character. They all take turns playing the character and can play pretty much nonstop overall. Then it's an unfair advantage if this one player can just be playing all the time.--§ Eloc § 06:14, 5 November 2007 (UTC)

Wait...I'm getting my online games mixed up. In the User Agreement I couldn't find anything about sharing accounts. Nvm, sorry.--§ Eloc § 06:21, 5 November 2007 (UTC)

Delete Account

How do u delete your account, I never Had to delete any my stuff so i don't know

You can't delete your account as far as I know, you can simply abandon it if you don't want it any longer. Unless you're talking about deleting a single character? In which case, you click the "Delete character" button on the Character Select screen, and type in the character's name to confirm. Deleting a character is irreversible, though, so make sure you're absolutely sure you want to do it, and double-check any items on the character before you lose them. You can place items into the Xunlai Box [Storage] for another character to pick up later, if you plan to delete the character. -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 02:32, 3 November 2007 (UTC)

Help with Attribute points in cantha

Whats the name of the quest, in factions. That gives you the last 15 attribute points in cantha, if that is were you started.

The two attrbiute quests for Factions-only characters are Lost Treasure and An Unwelcome Guest. br12 ~ 11:52, 3 November 2007 (UTC)

Hero AI refuses to use Skill

My heroes refuse to use Signet of Devotion unless specifically told to do so. Is there any way to fix this? Does Anet know about this? Is Anet going to bother addressing this? Are there any other buggy skills that I should be made aware of? ~Giada

how exactly does he refuse to use the skill? was it in a battle or not? there's several reasons why a hero might not use a skill, even if you tell him to do so. - Y0_ich_halt 10:22, 3 November 2007 (UTC)

it happened to me when i got nightfall if hes on Avoid combat put him on Guard or Fight.t priestess donut +13:05, 3 November 2007 (UTC)

There's a small list of skills that Hero AI won't use, or won't use correctly. As far as I know, ANet doesn't have any plans to rework the AI to handle these, so you'll just have to work around them for now; what I do, personally, is take my Heros out into Isle of the Nameless, open their skills bar, then get into a fight and see what skills they use. You can fiddle with the different battle styles too (Attack, Guard, Avoid), and see if anything helps... -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 16:44, 3 November 2007 (UTC)

How does he refuse to use the skill? I have on it his bar and he refuses to use it under any situation. He could have zero energy and the guy just acts like there isn't a heal signet in slot 2. The only way I can get him to use it is by manually clicking his bar. And this doesn't seem to be a problem with any other skill besides Signet of Devotion. I have tried Signet of Rejuvenation and Signet of Synergy on him and those work just fine. Thanks for the help Jioruji! It's a shame... I get the impression Anet seems to have abandoned GW for GW2. You're probably right, this wont be addressed and I just need to work around it. ~Giada

It seems that the AI only uses Signet of Devotion when it is nearly out of energy, thus as a backup heal. - HeWhoIsPale 16:48, 3 November 2007 (UTC)

Heroes don't bond well unless you disable their skills, they don't tank well, they don't trap well, and any sort of gimmick or team build is useless. They even BR 55 monks in the underworld, stealing aggro. If you need hero for anything other than what a mindless PUG player would do, you're asking for trouble. Heroes are limited in what they can do, but they do it very well. -elviondale (tahlk) 19:45, 3 November 2007 (UTC)

If you know what you're doing you can control them very well. Yeh, some skills are used very poorly on their own, but you can use them yourself or try playing with alternatives. -- (gem / talk) 20:23, 3 November 2007 (UTC)

I'm personally studying how Assassin Hero AI handles various skills right now... Assassin Heros are notorious for being rather daft when it comes to using simple attack chains (especially Falling Spider and whatnot). I've got a rather small list of skills up over here, at the moment... *end plug* -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 20:37, 3 November 2007 (UTC)

I'm not getting into a discussion on Human vs AI party members. I'm not suggesting the AI should be changed or improved. I understand that Heroes are too stupid to Arcane Echo/Spiteful Spirit or Splinter Weapon/Barrage. I know their limitations. But they should at least use the skills that you put on their bar. I'm not complaining about HOW he's using Signet of Devotion. I'm asking WHY he isn't using it at all. ~Giada

From what HeWhoIsPale said, and from what I've seen myself, I would say the AI is simply programmed to save some Signets for when they're running low on energy. Signet of Devotion is in that category, it seems. Just about every skill has an AI trigger for it (condition removal if someone has a condition, "Charge!" if the party is moving, and so on). I would expect Signet of Devotion to trigger if a foe is low on health, but the signet status might mean the hero doesn't use it unless it has to. Does it make a difference if the Signet is the only skill on the Hero's bar? Maybe that makes a difference. -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 02:15, 4 November 2007 (UTC)

Just did some testing, slightly surprising results. Signet of Devotion; the Hero will only use this if there are no better choices. I brought two Monks; one with the Signet, the other, the Signet and Orison of Healing. The first hero used the Signet whenever possible, while the second Hero ignored it and used Orison of Healing instead. Even if every other skill on the bar is disabled, they still think they have a better option available, and don't use the Signet. Hero even prefered to use Protection Prayers spells simply for the Divine Favor bonus, rather then use the Signet. Long story short; don't give Heros Signet of Devotion. :P -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 02:30, 4 November 2007 (UTC)

That's actually something that I've wanted a fix for for a long time. I'm talking about the fact that heroes think that disabled skills are usable and will therefor not use 'inferior' choices or any skills at all. -- (gem / talk) 03:08, 4 November 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for looking into it Jioruji. As I've said before, Ive used other healing signets and they all seem to work just fine. I guess there is some kind of conditional sequence that needs to happen for the Hero to select certain skills. I really didn't want to make a big deal about it, I just want my Heroes to function properly. Thank you all for responding. ~Giada

Just bought Guild Wars, but have a problem.

I bought Guild Wars, but when I opened it, I got a trial key to give to a friend. The actual cd key for more than 14 days is missing as well as the booklet for the game. I tried to email support but they keep saying "The key code is in the box" over and over, even though I've told them it is not. How can I resolve this without having to spend another 40 dollars??

what campaign did you get?t priestess donut +23:05, 3 November 2007 (UTC)

Where did you buy it? If it was from a retail store, was the box sealed? If not, more than likely somebody took the code (or possibly the store, and they didn't put it back in). Biscuits 00:41, 4 November 2007 (UTC)

In european releases the code is on a card (credit card sized thing). you have to scratch off the field on the backside to see the code. Morgoth Bauglyr 16:33, 5 November 2007 (UTC)

I got Prophesies, and it was sealed. I got in Canada.--The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:Angelayla .

Which store in Canada? I got all mine in Canada also & have had no problems.--§ Eloc § 04:18, 6 November 2007 (UTC)

Are you sure you didn't buy the trial version? Over here, they sell trial versions of Guild Wars that only come with the trial key and a very short instruction manual. kaheiyeh 04:29, 6 November 2007 (UTC)

Indeed, first check to see if you bought the trial version by mistake. (How much did it cost? If it was only a couple of dollars or less CAD, chances are it was the trial version.)

If, as far as you can tell, it should be the full version, your best bet is to take it back to the store and explain the situation - hopefully, they should offer an exchange. (Aiiane - talk - contribs) 04:40, 6 November 2007 (UTC)

Reinstall

i just bought a new computer and want to reinstall it. Can I?

Shouldn't be a problem. Biscuits 00:42, 4 November 2007 (UTC)

Sure, you can install the client as often as you want, you can even give it to friends without risk (they can also download it from the official website). The only thing which is limited is the account, but you can use the account on any computer you want as long as only you use it. poke | talk 00:45, 4 November 2007 (UTC)

If im not mistaken, when you reinstall you keep the account and client itself open, you just reINSTALL it, not REDO the entire account. I shouold know (had to reinstall a month ago, corrupt file)--Raph 02:28, 6 November 2007 (UTC)

The account and client are two separate things; you can completely erase the client software, and your account will still be there if you reinstall and log in. I personally have Guild Wars installed on multiple computers; it's simply a matter of logging in with my own account, on either one. If I need to, I can even log in on someone else's Guild Wars game (just need to enter my account name). I don't think you even have the ability to delete your account (A.Net has to do that), so there shouldn't be anything to worry about when removing/installing/reinstalling the game. :D -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 03:21, 6 November 2007 (UTC)

Lost Info

I forgot my account name and my password what do I do?

You can try contacting Support, but I wouldn't keep my hopes up if I were you.

Remember, your account name is always the same as your e-mail address when you set up the game, so you might be best off trying to remember any e-mail addresses you had when you bought the game; you can get the password reset once you remember that. -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 17:41, 4 November 2007 (UTC)

kurzik

how can i get a kurzik aliance for my guild because i cannot enter house ze heltzer

You'll need to get far enough into the storyline so that you can enter House zu Heltzer, because the only way to align your guild to Kurzick is via the NPC in there. -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 19:19, 4 November 2007 (UTC)

Specifically, you need to get and complete this quest: Journey to House zu Heltzer. -- ab.er.rant 00:48, 5 November 2007 (UTC)

And even more specifically, you'll need to chat with the Kurzick Ambassador NPC once you get there. -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 02:14, 5 November 2007 (UTC)

And pay him money.--§ Eloc § 02:16, 5 November 2007 (UTC)

500 gold if iirc. Thats about as specific as we can get :P Chukie1188 talk 05:39, 5 November 2007 (UTC)

Less specifically, you obviously need to own Factions. If you are the Guild Leader and you don't own Factions you will be unable to align your guild with the Kurzicks. The only option would be to give guild leadership to someone who did own factions, temporarily if you want - you will remain allied with the Kurzicks if he gives leadership back to you. Dancing Gnome 05:44, 5 November 2007 (UTC)

Note the "if" there. Be very careful when giving leadership over to someone else, if the guild is important to you. Make sure it's someone you trust not to simply keep the guild for themselves. :P -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 03:23, 6 November 2007 (UTC)

55 Monk aka Invincimonk

So I've been farming using the SoA 55 monk build for some time now from level 14-18. Now with all four superior runes and the -50 hp grim cesta my health is 90 instead of lower. Level 20 invicimonks have 55 health, why do I have so much? Im not using survivor or vigor insignias/runes, just radiant insignias for extra energy. I'm using a non-max Fiery gladius of Enchanting +20% longer enchantments) but no fortitude mods. Needless to say Im very confused. any answers? --Tulkas of Illuin

You forgot one of the superior runes, you're supposed to be using five. -- Gordon Ecker 04:38, 5 November 2007 (UTC)

I've got, protection, smiting, healing, and divine favor, whats missing? As far as I know, you can only upgrade armor with runes of the same profession, so how can I add a fifth? The build only shows 4 runes on pvxbuilds.com in case anyone wanted to know -- Tulkas of Illuin

nevermind, I asked a guildy and he told me to use another rune of the same kind, I didnt see that on pvx since they dont show the additional bonus (which doesnt exist) you just get the health removal. thanks =]

Lost account

Hi, I have forgot my acount name but i have the access key is there anyway i could get my account name?--81.167.226.132 16:03, 5 November 2007 (UTC)

Contact support. -- (gem / talk) 16:04, 5 November 2007 (UTC)

As said many times before, your account name is always an email address. Calor - talk 20:44, 6 November 2007 (UTC)

Account name!

I have forgot my acount name but i have the access key is there anyway i could get my account name?

Contact support. -- (gem / talk) 16:04, 5 November 2007 (UTC)

Same person too br12 ~ 16:07, 5 November 2007 (UTC)

rt/a/p/d secondaries in proph

Is there a way to aquire rt/a/p/d secondaries for a PvE character in the proph campaign? i have factions, nf and gwen installed

You have to get ascended in the storyline, or closer to the stars in the factions storyline in order to change your secondary. Vanguard 21:38, 5 November 2007 (UTC)

You will have to take your Prophecies character to the correct campaign to change profession to a campaign specific one (Go to Factions for A, Rt, etc). You will also need to reach a specific outpost to access the Profession changer. Senji's Corner in Factions and Command Post in Nightfall. - anja 21:39, 5 November 2007 (UTC)

Or the Profession Changer (NPC) at the Battle Isles will do it for any ascended character for any available profession. See also Profession changer. - HeWhoIsPale 21:46, 5 November 2007 (UTC)

You can chose Assassin or Ritualist at Command Post, and vice-versa for Paragon and Dervish in Senji's Corner as well; easiest way would be Great Temple of Balthazar, though. -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 23:49, 5 November 2007 (UTC)

Email adress

I have a problem concerning my email adress. I want to change it for personal reasons and I want to use my new email adress for guild wars not the old one. I currently have factions and eye of the north. Please help me. I am willing to send an email from my old one showing that it is my email adress and in the message say what email adress i want to convert to.

Support is your best option. We here on the wiki can't do that sort of thing. -elviondale (tahlk) 06:58, 6 November 2007 (UTC)

Login into the game and there should be an option to change your email address from there. Then, you have to click on two confirmation links from each email inbox (old and new emails) to change it. kaheiyeh 07:17, 6 November 2007 (UTC)

If you have ever logged into the ingame store, you have created a PlayNC master account (or you did manually). From this time on, you can never change your login name (which was originally an email adress) again. But as you will never receive any emails to that email adress, the login name is just a plain name for your account without any reason behind.. (I had the same problem but I was not able to change it as well). poke | talk 12:25, 6 November 2007 (UTC)

kurzick armor

hey just wondering were do i find kurzick armor???

House zu Heltzer for the standard 1k armour, Vasburg Armory for the Elite 15k armour. See Armor for more details. br12 ~ 16:52, 6 November 2007 (UTC)

Guild Leader Auto-Designation

Our Guild Leader and a major portion of our Guild (his family) have been MIA for the past 2 months plus. My question is in Guild Wiki it indicates that "If the guild leader does not log in for two months, the guild leader will be demoted to officer and one of the officers will be promoted to guild leader, the selection method used by this process is whichever officer was logged on last."

Retrieved from "http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Guild_Leader"

However, when the new Guild Leader was auto-designated; GW chose someone who hadn't logged in for 3 weeks even though there were officers that had logged on the day prior to the auto-change. What are the REAL rules for auto-designation?

We like the group we have but would like to form some alliances and go about our "lives" until our fellow "Guildies" check back in. Any help? At least if we understood the rules we could anticipate when we can start really working our Guild again. Thanks AJ Quirrih Joneew 19:03, 6 November 2007 (UTC)

I guess no one knows then if the article has false info. -- (gem / talk) 19:06, 6 November 2007 (UTC)

After contacting Anet I found the following information in their Knowledge Base:

"In cases where the guild leader has not logged in for 60 days or more, that guild leader will be auto-replaced with an officer—the officer who has been on the guild roster for the longest period of time. If the guild has no officers, the system will auto-select a member instead—the member who has been on the guild roster for the longest period of time. Simultaneously, the absent guild leader will be auto-demoted to officer status. (Note: Any character that has not logged on for 60 days or more is ineligible for auto-promotion to guild leader.) "

So I'm thinking the wiki should be updated to this new information. Based on researching my Guild Members this does seem to be what happened when GW re-assigned my Guild's Leadership. aj Joneew 19:21, 6 November 2007 (UTC)

Thervold has updated the article. -- (gem / talk) 20:10, 6 November 2007 (UTC)

Secondary Profession

How do you get more skills for a secondary profession if you just changed into it? (Via ascension)

00:16, 7 November 2007 (UTC)00:16, 7 November 2007 (UTC)

You can buy skills from Skill trainers with Skill points and gold or from Hero skill trainers with Hero skill points. There are also some quests that offer skills as rewards, but only in Prophecies. -- (gem / talk) 01:00, 7 November 2007 (UTC)

thanks

Following The Trail

I can't seem to get, or find Tahlkora to join me for the mission "Following The Trail". Is she hiding somewhere or can I re-do the mission to add her to my party?--66.222.179.195 03:18, 7 November 2007 (UTC)

She has to be in your party for the quest to work. --- Raptors / RAAAAAAAAAA!

Where can I find her or is she automatically added? Basically, she is not in my party and I would like her to be.

You also need to have completed the quest Big News, Small Package. Beating that quest will unlock Tahlkora as a hero and she will be able to be added to the party just like any other heroes. Then she must be in your party when you do Following the Trail. --- Raptors / RAAAAAAAAAA!

If you want to invite a hero into your party, click "Add a Hero" in the party panel on the right. Then click the hero you want. br12 ~ 15:19, 7 November 2007 (UTC)

You might need to remove another hero from your party first to make room for her though. - HeWhoIsPale 15:23, 7 November 2007 (UTC)

Magni the Bison

how to defeat Magni the Bison

Try going to pvxwiki to find a build there to beat him. I beat him with a Dual Attunement Air Elementalist. But try bringing some blind with you.--§ Eloc § 17:04, 7 November 2007 (UTC)

This wiki also has Talk:Guide to the Norn Fighting Tournament with lots of ideas. -- (gem / talk) 17:17, 7 November 2007 (UTC)

Slow download

What do I do If it downloads super slow?

That is more likely a problem at your end. Your internet connection may not be so good or your firewall is making it slower. br12 ~ 20:38, 7 November 2007 (UTC)

it probaly nto your connection i did try to connect to gw before on dial-up connection speed not fast but fine.so it's your firewall or another thing such as aol or any internet required program.t priestess donut +21:24, 7 November 2007 (UTC)

Sometimes the connection can be slower depending on the time of day as well. My DSL is quite fast, but if it's raining, forget about it. Or, if it's midday, there's a good chance a lot of people are online, and could possibly affect your connection. Check your firewall, try connecting at a different time of day... -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 21:57, 7 November 2007 (UTC)

guild websites

Hi i happen to have a question about guild websites. Everytime i see a guild recriutment description i mostly see something saying "|website|". Well i was wondering how do i set up a guild website for my guild? thanks for your help.

Sincerly Robber of War --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:Robber of War .

There is no Guild Wars service for setting up guild websites. You can create a website for a guild just like you can for anything else. I'm far too lazy to find links for handy guides though. Google is your friend. -- (gem / talk) 00:50, 8 November 2007 (UTC)

Godaddy is too. I own a server and would be more than happy to rent you some space. I'll write a bit more on your user page -elviondale (tahlk) 00:58, 8 November 2007 (UTC)

How do I access screenshots?

I've created a couple couple screenshots in the game. Where do i go to access them?

By default (at least for me), they were under My Documents > User > (your name) > Guild Wars > Screens. Calor - talk 03:16, 8 November 2007 (UTC)

Default is generally the folder Guild Wars is installed in (normally My Computer > C/ > Program Files), find the Guild Wars folder and open the Screens folder in that. There's also a folder called Templates in there, which is where skills and equipment templates get saved, you might want to remember where that is for future reference. :P -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 03:18, 8 November 2007 (UTC)

Use Calor's path if you have Vista, Jioruji's if you have 2000/XP. If you have ME or 98, its in C:\go\shoot\yourself -elviondale (tahlk) 03:46, 8 November 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for the clarification, elviondale, and I junked my 2000 four years ago, luckily. Calor - talk 03:47, 8 November 2007 (UTC)

Vista? Bleh. Vista machines eat babies (or so I've heard). I'm not upgrading until they stop making games for XP... -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 04:15, 8 November 2007 (UTC)

Hey man- don't knock it till you try it. The whole anti-microsoft bent that everyone feels they have to have is a bit 2001- ie. old. When people realize that microsoft is a company that sells a product- just like Apple sells theirs, things tend to calm down a bit. You don't see people getting all bent out of shape about toilet bowl cleaners... -elviondale (tahlk) 14:51, 8 November 2007 (UTC)

Oh, nothing against MS. I still use Windows XP, and I used to run Windows 98, and the problems were generally outweighed by the ease of use. I'm just not looking to get rushed into Vista, and so far, that's becoming a requirement for gamers. -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 04:04, 9 November 2007 (UTC)

Vista would be C:\Users\<Computer login name>\Documents\Guild Wars\Screens, assuming you saved it in the default location. Calor, Vista uses "Documents", not "My Documents". Also, when you take a screenshot, it was say where it's saved in your chat log.--§ Eloc § 05:10, 8 November 2007 (UTC)

Thanks Jioruji, your technique brought me straight to them.

Thanks Eloc, I forgot, I usually end up writing/calling it My Documents, just out of old habit. Calor - talk 03:45, 9 November 2007 (UTC)

When i tried looking for them in program files (i have XP) there was no guild wars file. I went to where it was saved in the desktop folder, there was no screenshot folder. The worst part is: when i take a screenshot, it says my folder is full. What the pfargtl is going on?!--Raph 22:21, 14 November 2007 (UTC)

Stacking????

Ok I know that if you cast two speed reduction hexs the two amounts don't add up, and it's just revered to the higher one (i.e. Ice Prison's 66% plus Winter Embrace's 90% does not make foe 156% slower, only 90%). But does what about somthing like Amour Penitration add up through weapons and skills (like 20% AP on sword and 20% from Judge's Insight mean you have 40% AP)?

As specified at armor penetration, these effects do stack. (Aiiane - talk - contribs) 08:53, 8 November 2007 (UTC)

Much appreciated.

              ,YeDi

To elaborate, unless they're explicitly capped, effects stack multiplicatively rather than additively like you'd expect. If you slow someone by 50% and then another 50%, rather than moving 100% slower they would move 75% slower. --71.229.204.25 10:02, 19 November 2007 (UTC)

Trouble with Elite skill capping

I am currently in GWEN and cannot cap elite skill Crippling Shot. I am a derv with a secondary of ranger and marksmanship @6. I have treid many many times and to no avail. It says that it is locked to me. I am going for the elite skill hunter title and i need this skill badly. I have been doing this in NF for some time without any problems.Am i doing something worng? Please let me know. Thank you and have a wonderful day. Desertio 15:16, 8 November 2007 (UTC)

That's because you do not have the Prophecies campaign and that skill is Prophecies only. Many Eye of the North monsters use skills from different campaigns, but you can only capture them if you have the campaigns that the skills are tied to. -- (gem / talk) 15:17, 8 November 2007 (UTC)

Fear not though, Cripple Shot will only count towards the Tyrian Skill Hunter title. Not being able to capture it won't stop you from getting Elonian Skill Hunter. Though, to get Legendary Skill Hunter, you will need to own all 3 campaigns. - HeWhoIsPale 15:23, 8 November 2007 (UTC)

i suppose as "elite skill hunter" he meant the legendary one... so, yeah, you'll need all campaigns for that. - Y0_ich_halt 18:56, 8 November 2007 (UTC)

Account

For Guild Ware and GW Nightfall accounts I use my mothers E-mail address, but when I instaled Factions I accidently typed my fathers address. What can I do to join the games ?--89.212.225.57 07:31, 9 November 2007 (UTC)

Because you used the licence key to create a separate account, there is no way to join them. Try contacting support. Biscuits 08:32, 9 November 2007 (UTC)

When you clicked add access key, you should have click add to an existing account, not make a whole new account.--§ Eloc § 14:50, 9 November 2007 (UTC)

elite skill acptures

how do elite skill captures work? and can you acquire all of them? im pretty new to the concept and just wondering

--Leoleez 18:05, 9 November 2007 (UTC)

you use Signet of Capture after you've killed a boss that shared one of your professions. then you can select its elite skill and - tada - you can use it, too (of course, only one elite skill at a time). if your account has all three campaigns, then yes, you can acquire all elite skills that are in the game and get the title Legendary skill hunter. - Y0_ich_halt 18:37, 9 November 2007 (UTC)

not all bosses have elites the ones that are lvl 20 or over have elites most of the time.t priestess donut +19:47, 9 November 2007 (UTC)

You can still always use a Capture Signet on a boss, regardless if they have an Elite or not. Once you use the signet, you can see if there's an Elite, you can decide if you want one of the skills or not (if you decide not to capture a skill, then you keep your Signet), and so on. -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 21:45, 9 November 2007 (UTC)

Camera Problem

I have a problem with the camera angle spinning 90 degrees whenever i stop moving. it is annoying and hinders combat. can you help?

Hmm. Perhaps your movement is rubberbanding slightly, so that when you stop your character moves backwards ever so little, and thus the camera begins to turn to follow it? You might try using click-to-move (enable it in the Options window, then left-click on the ground somewhere to move there) and see if the camera problem still exists - since click-to-move is managed server side, it shouldn't rubberband as much. (Aiiane - talk - contribs) 02:42, 10 November 2007 (UTC)

The other option is to check your mouse and/or keyboard for stuck or glitchy bits, especially if you've got an optical mouse. There's a button to spin your character 90 degrees, if that's slightly stuck, it could be triggering when you stop moving. Or it could be your optical mouse, thinking it's doing something it's not. Try to fiddle around with using both, and see if you notice a difference (e.g., you only get the problem while mouse-walking, or vice versa). -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 02:49, 10 November 2007 (UTC)

how to log on when card is already in use

i have the same problem my7 mouse wheel is broken and it the camera adjusts itself --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:68.230.220.169 .

Get a new mouse or get used to the default camera view. Or try checking the options, you might be able to use the keyboard to control the camera. -- ab.er.rant 05:36, 27 November 2007 (UTC)

copyrights

is it ok to upload a trailer downloaded from guildwars official site to youtube? or is that against copyrights. i need to know. ty for aswer

Yes, its against copyrights. But when does that ever stop people from uploading things to youtube? -elviondale (tahlk) 16:56, 10 November 2007 (UTC)

need help w/ mish

i am doing the mission warband of bothers and i keep on getting killed as soon as i get to the part where all the charr r in one area can u plz tell me wat i hv to do to continue i would really appreiate it if u did.

This page has a detailed walkthrough you could follow. br12 • 21:09, 10 November 2007 (UTC)

Monks. -elviondale (tahlk) 21:18, 10 November 2007 (UTC)

how to delete a file

i was given factions by a friend but can not use it because he had already started an account on the game activeation card so how do i ad his account to my can i delete his so i can use his card. --62.136.128.224 21:10, 10 November 2007 (UTC)

Nope. If you want to add Factions to your account you need to buy a new key. -- (gem / talk) 21:12, 10 November 2007 (UTC)

Because he has already used the key to activate the account in his name, that key is no longer transferable to anybody else. You could try getting him to change the e-mail address of his account to yours, and then changing the password, which may make you the account owner, but if this is seen as a breach of the licence, the account could get disabled. The specific wording in the licence says: "You may not sublicense, rent, lease, loan or otherwise transfer the Software or the Service (or any part thereof), including without limitation access keys". Meaning, you probably shouldn't do that, and should just go and get your own copy. Biscuits 21:29, 10 November 2007 (UTC)

trap

when do get traps--62.136.128.224 21:18, 10 November 2007 (UTC)

See trap for a list of traps. You can see the locations where you can aquire them from the pages of the trap skills. -- (gem / talk) 21:20, 10 November 2007 (UTC)

Connectivity

→ moved from Arena Net won't connectOk, My issue is that I bought Guild Wars and played it for a half a week, then the game told me that they made a new build on it and for me to exit out then sign back in in about a few minutes, when I tried, it downloaded the build, then whenever it goes to the "Connecting to Arena Net" page on the launcher box, it stays at 0% for a while, then comes up with a pink box that says that I can't connect.... what do I do? I've tried uninstalling the WHOLE thing then reinstalling and the problem still exists... --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:63.239.240.2 .

A couple of others have reported this too so it's probably a problem with the update. Please contact game support. -- (gem / talk) 00:40, 11 November 2007 (UTC)

it could be your firewall. check that before contacting support cause there probably going to tell you the same thing.話す priestess donut 寄付01:03, 11 November 2007 (UTC

It isn't my firewall though, I have put it on my exceptions list, and even turned my firewall off...

Key Binds

Hi. How do i bind one of my skills to my mouse wheel button? i dont want it to activate when i spin the wheel, but when i press it. its just skill 6 that i want to bind. if i click the mouse wheel button while its in the 'Select New Key' box in the control panel, it does nothing. ty in advance.

to do it press F11 and go to control go to Action:use skill put skill number here and there will be a box click and press what key to put it on. there is now way to map it to your mouse that i know of.話す priestess donut 寄付01:18, 11 November 2007 (UTC)

You would probably need to have the correct mouse software to give that button the function. Some mice can't have their extra buttons mapped to anything other then default. If clicking the mouse wheel in the Guild Wars options doesn't work, then check your computer's Control Panel and see if you can change the mouse wheel fuction to a different key. Or if you've got mouse software (most new mice come with some sort of software), check that and see if it lets you customize buttons. -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 01:49, 11 November 2007 (UTC)

pet

how do i get rid of it --66.190.15.105

There are NPCs outside of certain towns with which you can speak to give up your pet. You can find a list of these Pet tamers on the wiki. (Aiiane - talk - contribs) 02:11, 11 November 2007 (UTC)

can i change my secondary profession in Prophecies ???

i'm 6 level Ranger and my secondary profession is Monk but i want to change it to Elementalist. can i do this and how ? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:213.226.12.104 .

Yes, but not until much later in the game. After you complete the first four Crystal Desert missions, you can take the secondary profession changing quests from NPCs in Destiny's Gorge, Heroes' Audience and Seeker's Passage. See profession changer for details. -- Gordon Ecker 03:53, 11 November 2007 (UTC)

actavation code

i got my copy of guild wars from cash converters and it had no actavtion card with it what should i do? <emain address removed> send the answer there --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:220.237.41.101 .

Ok, one, please don't leave any email adresses as you will get spam mail. 2, return the game. — ク Eloc 貢 07:18, 11 November 2007 (UTC)

actavtion card

what do i do i lost my game card befor i instald the game and i dont have a clue what to do is there a code you guys can give me or where i can get one please help me please. --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:220.237.41.101 .

If you lost it, then you have to go buy another copy of the game or find the card. — ク Eloc 貢 07:19, 11 November 2007 (UTC)

Choosing a campaign

which game should i start with profecies? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:Kamakazi .

Ya, start with Prophecies. — ク Eloc 貢 08:09, 11 November 2007 (UTC)

The guide to character creation has a brief overview of the pros and cons of starting in each of the three campaigns. -- Gordon Ecker 08:29, 11 November 2007 (UTC)

Eternal Aura

Ok, my problem is that on my level 20 Dervish character at sunspear title rank 7 (Sunspear General) is incapable of getting the skill Eternal Aura from any of the three hero skill trainers that provide said skill. It is not available or even shown on the list of Dervish skills they provide. Anyone have an idea why this might be? --Сçk 09:11, 11 November 2007 (UTC)

Go to the button where it says Sunspear skills, not the one where it says Dervish skills. — ク Eloc 貢 09:38, 11 November 2007 (UTC)

Wow, I feel dumb. Lol Thanks again for the help, never even noticed the sunspear button before. --Сçk 05:50, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

ranger

how many ranger trainers are there in the pre-searing from Ascalon? --Zinc aracio 11:46, 11 November 2007 (UTC)

Four for primary rangers, three for secondary rangers. -- Gordon Ecker 12:24, 11 November 2007 (UTC)

night fall

Hey i just buy nightfall and I got 2 keys in side one is active card and one is budy and epic key so wath is the body or epic key use for.And if I make new accaunt with active card key can I leater upgreid with my faction accaunt with thet same key.--XemnasX 15:37, 11 November 2007 (UTC)

First, the buddy key is a trial key. You can give it to a friend so he can try Guild Wars for a specific time.

When you create a new account with the Nightfall key, you can never use this key again, so if you already have a account (with Factions or Prophecies) you should add the Nightfall key to this account to allow your characters to travel to Elona (the continent of Nightfall). poke | talk 15:40, 11 November 2007 (UTC)

password

how do I chang emy guild wars password without making an account with NPC? 69.106.201.59 20:55, 11 November 2007 (UTC)

Just after you log in, on the character selection screen, click "Edit Account" (in the bottom left corner), then "change password". Biscuits 21:42, 11 November 2007 (UTC)

Why is the max level 20?

I think that it is kind of dumb that we fight stuff higher level than us and get our butts handed to us. Please give me answer so I know. I was told it has something to do with attribute point system, but I didn't think that was right. --207.177.66.139 01:30, 12 November 2007 (UTC)

Because this isn't WoW --- Raptors / RAAAAAAAAAA!

Because level plays a very small part in GW. The game isn't about grinding levels. — Skuld 01:33, 12 November 2007 (UTC)

the game is skill based not lvl base so a lvl 1 has the same chance to pwn a lvl 20 in pvp if done right. 話す priestess donut 寄付02:21, 12 November 2007 (UTC)

Because it's easier to get to max level, all players are are even footing early on in the game. You win by your skill, not your level; this makes it easy for a player to jump into the game on weekends and still have fun, while a player who plays every day always has things to do.

Also, games like WoW and so on still have foes that are much higher level then players can achieve, Guild Wars just tops out quicker. Another way Guild Wars could have done it would be to raise the max level to 60, and have players level up three times as fast. It's really all in how you look at it that makes the big difference. -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 02:57, 12 November 2007 (UTC)

What? Don't give confusing statements like that, jeez... — Skuld 08:09, 12 November 2007 (UTC)

It's all about using the right skills with the right timing and response, along with team-mates that are doing the same, in combination, to overcome the harder foes. Skill and Teamwork (even if teamwork does mean bossing your heroes about). :) Biscuits 08:20, 12 November 2007 (UTC)

Playing off line

I have a dial up line and don't want to play guild wars on-line. If I buy the game can I play the game off-line. I don't won't to by the game and not be able to play it at all. --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:66.82.9.58 .

No, unfortunately Guild Wars is online-only. -- Gordon Ecker 03:12, 12 November 2007 (UTC)

GW is an MMO and is compleatly online. -- Salome 22:03, 19 November 2007 (UTC)

guildwars eye of the north

l cant install guildwras eye of the north but l have guildwars and nightfall

You don't need to install Eye of the North if Guild Wars is already installed on your computer. Does that answer your question? Your question didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. — ク Eloc 貢 19:42, 12 November 2007 (UTC)

The CD holds some of the content of EotN (right?) so installing that would take some time off downloading. br12 • 19:44, 12 November 2007 (UTC)

The CD is a DVD, so it holds all of the content of Prophecies, Factions, Nightfall & Eye of the North since Eye of the North released. So taking it off would actually increase downloading time. — ク Eloc 貢 19:45, 12 November 2007 (UTC)

All you need to do is edit your account after logging in and adding you Game Key to your account...besure to merge the accounts if it asks probably won't since it is an expansion.Coridan 20:40, 12 November 2007 (UTC)

In other words, go to Add a New Access Key, and then Add to an existing account. Then enter in your EotN key. br12 • 20:50, 12 November 2007 (UTC)

account name

If you change your email address how do you change it on guild wars so that any new news they send you goes to your new email address? I want to know how to change your email on guild wars.

After logging into your game, on the Character Select screen, there's a "Edit Account" button on the bottom. Choose that, then check the "Change Mailing Address" button. I believe that should allow you to make the changes you need... you'll need to have or create a PlayNC account for that. Does anyone else know how this works a little better? That's the limit of my knowledge... -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 02:38, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

If you have already registered for the online store, then you can't change your login email adress. — ク Eloc 貢 14:59, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

help

i dont know what happened but when i logged in it seems that my files were reset. meaning i have to download every town that i enter again. takes a really long time. i have to wait a couple of hours before i get to play in 1 area.. then when i move to another area i have to wait another hour again. this really sucks. is there a way around this? im from the philippines, my connection is DSL.

To be quite honest what would help you most is patience. :) I'm afraid I am unsure as to why it is doing this but if you can bare to just sit it out things will speed up over time! :) --Alien 15:37, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

There is a way, you can go to Properties (on the GW icon) and the "target" space, put a -images (or /images?) at the end and it will download the whole thing. It will take a good few hours but no more waiting after that. Vanguard 15:38, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

(edit conflict) How long was it since the last time you were online? It may be because you missed a lot of the updates, so it is downloading those files. Also, a way to get around the problem of loading everytime you change zone is to right click on the Guild Wars icon -> Properties -> Shortcut tab -> Target and then enter -image after the text already in there. This makes the GW client download all the available updates at once. Details can be found here, and instructions on how to do it at the top of the page. br12 • 15:42, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

i was last logged on this morning. ok ill try the -images thing. sounds good to me. so is it -images or /images?

It's -image. br12 • 15:51, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

Just a note (in case you haven't read that page), make sure you delete -image once you are done with it - once all updates have been downloaded, the normal Guild Wars thing doesn't start because of the -image command. Or you can make a copy of the Guild Wars icon and keep them both seperately - one for updating (the one with -image) and one to start play. br12 • 15:53, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

Also note that this could take really long. Since you mentioned that you wait a long time for the smallish updates while changing outposts, this is likely to take several hours up to days. However, as mentioned above, after that there are no more downloads till the next update. --Xeeron 15:59, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

Which means you run very fast. For example, I've been loading -image on a three month old computer for about fifteen minutes now, and I'm 20% through. On a brand-new computer (almost) with above-average processor, RAM, etc. I don't wnat to know what it's like on a bad computer. Calor - talk 21:25, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

regarding what u taught earlier... is this for updates? or for the towns that i go to?

sorry if you think these are useless questions. im still a noob. need a little help.. :) cud u explain what those download things are? coz sumtimes theyre really slow. and it kinda sucks when u have to wait like 2 hours before u get to play, then when u move to another area u have to wait another hour again. isnt there a place where i can save the files so it doesnt have to be downloaded. i think WOW is like that.

Yes there is. If you read the replies above, you will see the answer. Edit your guild wars shortcut and add -image to the end of it. Run the game and let it download everything. Then remove the -image from the shortcut again. You will now have downloaded everything, and won't have to wait every time you change zone. Biscuits 16:06, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

yeah of course i was reading the replies.. i was just asking if that was for the towns/areas actually i dont know what to call it. because they all mentioned updates. i was just wondering if we were talking about the same thing. thanks

"Downloading the town" is downloading the updates. In other words, yes we are talking about the same thing. br12 • 16:13, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

And there's no such thing as a useless question or a noob :P br12 • 16:13, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

ok thanks a lot guys.. really appreciated.

"there's no such thing as a useless question or a noob" O RLY? wanna bet?reanor 16:17, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

Play nice, just a bit :P Lord of all tyria 16:18, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

5 br12 • 16:19, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

Useless question: "May I ask a question?"

Noob example: [1]

Now give me my 5 gold.reanor 16:23, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

asking whether you're allowed to ask shows that you admire the one you're talking to. that's not useless, especially in japan it's usual to ask that. try again. - Y0_ich_halt 16:26, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

But if you say that you already ask a question, skipping all permission and admiration.reanor 16:29, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

ya, but the question you're asking expresses submission to his/her willing, which is generally considered polite. ;) - Y0_ich_halt 16:43, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

Alright, I'll try again. Useless Question (take 2): "Is this a question?"reanor 19:00, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

wut iz iQ? - Y0_ich_halt 19:23, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

"Is this a question?" - it isn't useless if the person doesn't understand that asking whether it is a question is itself a question, because they don't understand something and want clarification. :) Ale_Jrb (talk) 19:24, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

It's meta-asking, then. Useless question (take 3): "Am I lying when I ask this?" (Liar's paradox FTW)reanor 19:29, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

It's not useless because it provides entertainment! Mwahahaha! =/ :P Ale_Jrb (talk) 19:58, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

runes & insignias

SORRY-i forgot to write subject before so i reapet the question. hi. i need some help. what does (non-stacking) actualy means in the health rising runes? does your health,armor,energy rise if you use more same runes or insignias on diffrent armor parts. what about that (o leg,on chest...) energy or health insiognia-can you use more these on diffrent armor parts. i also need a good advice what runes and insignias shall i put on my paragon-he is half attack half helper. plz help. thx

Non-stacking means only one rune of the same type will count (the higher one). For example, a Minor Vigor rune gives you +30 Health, while a Superior Vigor rune will give you +50. If you wear both, you'll get only +50, because they don't stack. Two Minor Vigor runes won't stack either. Vitae runes also add health (+10), but they stack with Vigor runes because it's a different type (also, Vitae runes are weird because they stack with each other).reanor 19:41, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

Now, your paragon...Centurion on everything should do. I suggest you get a minor spearmastery and a minor leadership on some non-headgear armor. Put a major or superior rune of your highest level Attribute in a matching headgear (as in, putting a Motivation rune on your "Motivation +1" crest). Only switching headgear should allow you to try different builds.reanor 19:44, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

Note also that the stacking restriction only work for the benefical effect. If you put 5 Superior Hammer mastery runes on your armor you will get only +3 to Hammer Mastery (only one rune works), but will get a penalization of -375hp (-75x5). Basically, the "non-stacking" mark only means that a rune/insignia will not give further benefit if combined with another of the same base name, independant of rarity (major, superior, minor).--Fighterdoken 19:48, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

That explanation is a little confusing. Put simply, the not stacking only applies to the writing it is directly next to. For example, a Sup Expertise rune reads:

Ranger Rune of Superior Expertise

Expertise +3 (non-stacking)

Health -75

If you have 2 of them, you only get +3 expertise, because that is non-stacking, but you get -150 health because that stacks. I hope that's a little more clear :) —Ebany Salmonderiel 21:19, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

Elite armor?

I is wondring if elite armor is beter than normal armor and beter than armor that do cost allmost at the same price as the elit armor??--The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:Ymmij12 .

It works exactly the same as normal armour at maximum armour level (such as the ones at Droknar's Forge, Consulate Docks and Kaineng Center). The only extra thing elite armour gives you is bragging rights (and in some cases, cooler-looking armour). —Ebany Salmonderiel 21:14, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

It's generally a good idea to just type "[class] Armor" in the wiki and look at everything. There are some cases where the elite armor doesn't look as good as the basic 1k armor. Vanguard 13:37, 14 November 2007 (UTC)

why did arenanet nerf the energized winds skill under the beast mastery attirbute?

WHY DID ANET NERF THE ENERGIZED WINDS SKILL?211.30.251.18 09:32, 14 November 2007 (UTC)

You can find the entire discussion [Here] Vanguard 13:38, 14 November 2007 (UTC)

because skill balances happen for one niche use of an otherwise balanced skill. Instead of balancing the core reason for an abuse, ie the function of paragon chants, nerf fuck up the sympoms of these abuses and screw over many builds and professions, ie the b/p ranger. Because the skill balancers value PvP over PvE, balances screw over many PvE skills to uselessness in favour of PvP. 58.106.236.144 05:18, 19 November 2007 (UTC)

playing factions with nf char

hi. i have a nf char. i won nf. now i wona do factions. where do i get primary quests?

i just bought a used guild wars faction how do i tell if the key has been used or if i can add it to my existing account

Before logging in there is an "add new key" or something option under where you enter your password. After you get the key activated on your account, your Nightfall character can enter Factions by doing a quest or two from Kamadan. It will alert you with a message "Please talk to [NPC] name for [Quest name] for entry into Cantha(Factions.)" Something like that. Vanguard 13:32, 14 November 2007 (UTC)

If you have bought a used Factions key, that key can not be added to any account. You won't be able to join it to your current one because it's already been used. br12 • 14:23, 14 November 2007 (UTC)

Have a look at Cantha#Getting_to_Cantha. You can check if the key is used by trying to add it to your account. If you bought a used copy, it's almost certain it will have been used. Check out key code for details on access keys. Biscuits 14:32, 14 November 2007 (UTC)

It's safer to add additional keys through the Edit Account button after you've logged in. -- Gordon Ecker 04:41, 15 November 2007 (UTC)

factions

sry. i wasnt clear before. i already bought factions. its ok with a key and all. i also know know how to get to cantha(thx fr the answer anyway) but who do i have to talk to on shing yea island to get first few primaries so i can do factions mission with my nightfall char

No one. Foreign characters start in a more advanced stage of the storyline (from Kaineng). All you can do is travel to the Mission outposts and "re-live" the missions.reanor 15:22, 14 November 2007 (UTC)

Brother Mhenlo in Bukdek Byway will get you started. :) You don't need to go to Shing Jei, that's the starter area for new Factions characters. Biscuits 19:54, 14 November 2007 (UTC)

I've a feeling our FAQ still isn't all that visible... hmm.... gotta place it somewhere more prominent... -- ab.er.rant 05:05, 15 November 2007 (UTC)

Forgot password

Ok I lost my msn servies and havent been able to play so I forgot my password and tryed to reset password but it sends it to the msn servies i no lnger have what can we do to fix it--71.219.163.134

Try contacting support. --Coridan 18:14, 14 November 2007 (UTC)

I did. I cant find any sorce that takes me to were i can talk to some one not even a #

Don't mean to be rude but.. what?? br12 • 19:41, 14 November 2007 (UTC)

read the topic above. and if you forgot both your e-mail data and your password, then there's little you can do but buy another account afaik. there is something you could have done: change the mail address after logging in to your account. - Y0_ich_halt 19:42, 14 November 2007 (UTC)

Try following these instructions. Biscuits 19:58, 14 November 2007 (UTC)

Meh. My comment looks stupid now. Thanks Biscuits :( br12 • 20:07, 14 November 2007 (UTC)

Tee hee. Biscuits 20:09, 14 November 2007 (UTC)

If by no-long have you mean you didn't use your msn email and it expired you can just recreate it and then receive the email. If you lost it and someone else has it, the most you can do is email your account and kindly ask them to send the information to you. 58.106.236.144 05:15, 19 November 2007 (UTC)