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I Got Scammed :(

there are the people that go around buying accounts all the time right? well i decided to sell my trial key for 50k to this guy so i gave it to him then he said "O.k. i need to sent you an email with the money in it since trade money is illegal in china so ill need your account name and password" so i gave it to him and went to my email and it was all in Chinese and i pressed the button - then i realized that this was the change your account name page and freaked - and cried:( so now only he knows the account name and hes probably changed the password by now and now I've spent almost $100 on this game and now ill never be able to play again:*(

I'm sorry, but this is your fault in the first place for attempting to sell your trial key. Not only is it against the EULA, people never want the actual key. They want your account, and more importantly, the stuff you keep on it. -- Wandering Traveler 12:46, 11 July 2008 (UTC)

I'm pretty sure one of the first warning messages you see is "Don't share your password or account information with anyone. ANet will never ask for this information." Sorry, but it seems that you learned that the hard way. :/ The only thing that you can try, although I doubt it would work, is to go to the support site and have your password e-mailed to the e-mail address that is registered to your account. However, that will only work if the scammer didn't already change the e-mail associated with your account. My money is on he did, if that's at all possible. -- TERO talk 17:48, 11 July 2008 (UTC)

Also, NEVER EVER EVER give your account name and password to someone you don't know. Well, technically, sharing accounts even with someone you do know is against the EULA but tons of people do that. That's completely and utterly besides the point. From the GuildWars login screen: "Account Security: Beware of a new scam where individuals or companies offer to place trades, sales, or contest prizes directly into a player's account. Remember: once someone has your username and password, your account is no longer secure. Do not share your account info with anyone."

That trial key thing sounded fishy in the first place when he said that he needed your account name and password. Trading money may or may not be illegal in China (I don't know), but usually when people say "50k" they mean ingame money, and trading that isn't illegal anywhere or else he wouldn't be able to play the game in China. And no one ever needs your account name and password to trade you ingame money.

Anyway, the only thing that could save you now is if you had your GuildWars account linked to a PlayNC account that didn't use the same login/password as your GuildWars account. If this is so, then he cannot change your password and your account will still be yours, just change your password from your PlayNC account. If your login info for both GuildWars and PlayNC is the same, well, you're pretty much screwed. Sorry. :o( --Dragon nataku 17:54, 11 July 2008 (UTC)

There might be another solution, too. One the access keys for the games (Factions, Nightfall, Prophecies, EoTN), they say to keep the key in case you need help. Maybe if you sent an e-mail to support telling them what happened and listing all the keys you entered into your account, they might be able to help you. «troy frostwind­» 19:28, 20 July 2008 (UTC)

How would i do that? i have the access keys for night fall, prophecies, and EtoN(all that i have)but what do i do to get my account back? i know go to support but what do i do then? I've gone to support and havn't found anything that helps --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:atributes (talk).

Contact support. -- Gordon Ecker 00:25, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

Hug emote

I saw a hug emote used today, and Im curious, how is it done? Very few people know Thank you, Il Inzert Names Il--74.87.138.10 05:16, 12 July 2008 (UTC)

As far as I know, none exists...maybe two people doing the /rock emote? I've seen that before, and it looks like one....O.O -- Wandering Traveler 05:21, 12 July 2008 (UTC)

/rock, /paper, or /scissors is what people normally use, yep. If you're standing in the right spot, it makes it look like you're hugging the other person. There's no "official" /hug emote out there. -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 13:19, 12 July 2008 (UTC)

Like they said, no /hug emote exists right now. In addition to the /rock, /paper, and /scissors emotes, I've also seen some people use the /bowhead emote together so it looked like they were hugging each other or making out. --Shinigami King 00:13, 22 July 2008 (UTC)

Yeah, often its one char doing /rock and the other doing /bowhead. LunarEffect 07:13, 24 July 2008 (UTC)

Gwen in pre - searing Prophecies and lack of reward

I have met Gwen outside Ascalon city, found her broken flute, bought her a new flute a cape and given her dozen of flowers, directly from my back pack and flowers picked from the ground; nothing happens. She only sais she'll add the beautiful flower to the ones she's got already. What can I do to get my reward from her useful in the Eye of the North expansion. A lot players in my Guild has got it but their advice about getting it doesn't match my experience. I simply don't get it.

Feel I have followed the prescription on this side under the Gwen chapter, but when I do as told nothing happens.

I need help to sort out what to do.--212.17.141.53 16:18, 13 July 2008 (UTC)

Wow, you actually did your question right. Here, let me bask a minute in your non-noobiness. (Note: I'm not faking fun of you, don't worry)

OK. So, you've given her the flute, cape, and at least 3-5 flowers. Has she given you the Tapestry Shred yet? If so, you've got everything you need for the GWEN bonus quest Then and Now, Here and There. If not, I'm stumped, so someone else will have to take over. --Chaiyo Kaldor talk contribs 16:25, 13 July 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for answer, the problem is I have given her three times more than 5 flowers, flute and cape and still no Tapestry Shred. What do I have to do differently?--Szetan 16:35, 13 July 2008 (UTC)

Is it a bug? A note on Tapestry Shred says there's a chance of a bug if you partied with someone who has gotten the shred. -- ab.er.rant 17:44, 13 July 2008 (UTC)

Chances of your character being bugged at this point are high. Did you party with someone else before (or in the middle of) doing the quest? If you did, and if that person had already gotten his shred from Gwen, you will be unable to anymore. The only solution for fixing that is deleting the char and restarting again (or just rolling a new character).--Fighterdoken 18:25, 13 July 2008 (UTC)

I don't know if this is still active or not, but when I first started playing, I acquired the Tapestry Shred only after I took Gwen back home (she lives in Fort Ranik and sometimes says something like "How am I ever going to get back home?"). Like I said, maybe they've changed it since then, but maybe it's worth a shot? Just have her follow you to Fort Ranik and see what happens? If that doesn't work, I have no idea, sorry. --Dragon nataku 18:28, 13 July 2008 (UTC)

Thank you for the help though it did not help. I gave her some more flowers and took her to Fort Ranik. No result. So I passed on to the next stage of the game since it was my last pre-searing quest.

I think it is anoying that the only pre-searing quest that has an impact on the future game play, that is in the Eye of the North, is bugged. To fix it ought to be a top priority to Arianet.--Szetan 23:46, 13 July 2008 (UTC)

All is not lost for your future however, you CAN get a tapestry shred from another player (or purchase one, they appear on Guru Auctions routinely) and still complete the EotN quest. The only requirement to do the EotN quest is that you have a tapestry shred to give her, and are a Prophecies born character. -- Wynthyst 23:50, 13 July 2008 (UTC)

You can also just make a separate new character, farm for ten minutes, do a quest or two, do the gwen stuff, maybe get a lucky dye drop, rush the searing, open your Xunlai chest, drop the items, delete the character ^_^. --Star Weaver 16:50, 14 July 2008 (UTC)

OK, question. Did you give her the 5 flowers all at once (like you had them all in your inventory at the same time) or did you give them to here separately? Because there is the bug that if there's more than 1 flower in your inventory and you give her a flower, she takes all of them and only counts it as 1. So if you had 5 flowers in for bag, talked her her and gave them all to her (I haven't been in pre for a while so I don't know whether she asks for just one or all), she still just considers all 5 of the flowers as 1. Just offering that possibility as one to be considered. --Shinigami King 00:23, 22 July 2008 (UTC)

GuildWars and Vista

Will GuildWars work with Vista ?

It should. I run it with vista. -- Wandering Traveler 23:31, 13 July 2008 (UTC)

Guild Wars should run as long as all of the your hardware drivers are available on Vista and you meet the requirements ~~Brodly 08:57, 15 July 2008 (UTC)

i cant get to Gyala hatchery

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i cant seem to get into the gyala hatchery outpost or get the quest stolen eggs i have 10k lux faction

118.67.3.121 08:21, 14 July 2008 (UTC)

Have you acquired the Befriending the Luxons quest from Elder Rhea? That's the quest you need the 10k Lux faction for. Once you complete that quest, you can acquire the Stolen Eggs quest. Once you finish Stolen Eggs, you will be allowed inside Gyala Hatchery. --Dragon nataku 18:38, 14 July 2008 (UTC)

elder Rhea isnt giving me any quests at all

Are you in Cavalon or Boreas Seabed? She doesn't give you any in Boreas Seabed. Calor 01:38, 27 July 2008 (UTC)

chat logs

Is there a way I can access my chat logs? I need to access them because my guild leader pmed me the info for ventrilo and the password so I have to get the log so I can see again what it was so I can add it to my ventrilo client.

--RothShar M 02:51, 15 July 2008 (UTC)

So long as your chat window is still open, you can scroll up through the chat log and view everything. If you've closed the game or logged out, or just switched characters, the chat log resets... unfortunately, nothing there is saved. You'll need to ask your guild leader for the info again, and write it down somewhere. -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 04:55, 15 July 2008 (UTC)

Also, the chat window log only holds a certain number of messages, so if you're in a busy district, well, any messages you may want to go over again will get pushed off the log rather quickly. --Dragon nataku 04:59, 15 July 2008 (UTC)

Missions

i am curious why my canthan protector is saying i have only completed 4 missions and bonuses when i have 6 complete andwhy my elonian protector is saying i have only completed 14 when i have completed 16 of the regular missions. thanks you , also what are the last 3 missions required for elona

Have you gotten full Master rewards on all six missions, or only Expert rewards? The title should be accurate. Same goes for Elonian protector.

List of Nightfall missions will tell you the last three missions... they're inside of the Realm of Torment, if you can't spot them on the normal map, you'll need to enter the Gate of Torment. -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 04:55, 15 July 2008 (UTC)

Can two damage types stack?

HI: I want to know (for Dervish) if, when using two types of damage skills (ie: cold and holy) at the same time (both last 30 seconds) will the two damage amounts stack or will only one have an effect on the enemy?--24.202.63.130 06:53, 15 July 2008 (UTC)

Ummm... OK, I think I know which two skills you are talking about. Grenth's Fingers and Heart of Holy Flame, perhaps? They both last 30 seconds, yes. But the "damage amounts" you're talking about... I think either you're a tad confused or I'm just not understanding your question right. They both say something like "All adjacent foes are struck for (number) (cold/holy) damage." Both of those will happen when you activate the skills. The next part of both skills says "For 30 seconds, your attacks deal (cold/holy) damage," with no number attached to them. So I dunno what you mean by "two damage amounts," as that part of both skills doesn't have an amount attached to them. I am not completely sure if you will do cold AND holy damage at the same time (but I don't quite think this is possible), but both skills can remain active at the same time. I think that the second skill you use overrides the first in only this regard (cold vs holy). If this is not so, then someone who knows more about this aspect than I do can add to this explanation. The last part of those skills say "When this enchantment ends, all adjacent foes are (crippled/set on fire) for (time) seconds." Both of these conditions will occur when the enchantment ends, even if both skills are active (I just tried it out). I hope that helps? --Dragon nataku 00:34, 16 July 2008 (UTC) 17:44, 15 July 2008 (UTC)

Talk:Key#Phantom_Key

Can somebody check this and confirm if the keys do work in Tombs, since I'm unable to access the game? Biscuits 08:44, 15 July 2008 (UTC)

They do. --Arduinna 13:20, 15 July 2008 (UTC)

screenshot

how do i take an in game shot or one from the charector select page?--12.205.118.84 20:25, 15 July 2008 (UTC)

Locate the Prt Scr (Print Screen) button on your keyboard. Some computers require that you hold down another key at the same time to activate it (i.e., mine requires the fn (Function) key to be held down while pressing Prt Scr to take a screenshot). While ingame, if you do this, a message will appear in green text in the chat log area stating that you have taken a screenshot and where it was saved on your hard drive. If you do it on the character selection screen or the login screen, you will not recieve this message but will still have taken a screenshot. If you want to get rid of things like the Party menu and the chat log, etc., etc., so that they do not appear in the screenshot, press Ctrl-Shift-H. Note: You will not recieve the "screenshot taken" message if you do this, until after you press the same three keys to bring back the user interface (chat log, Party menu, etc.). You can also use this key combination to get rid of the squares at the bottom of the character selection screen that show your characters' faces. --Dragon nataku 00:33, 16 July 2008 (UTC) 20:40, 15 July 2008 (UTC)

Just to note, if you want to take a screenshot without the UI visible, holding down the Shift key while you press Print Screen will "blink" the UI as it takes the screenshot, with the same result as hiding the UI manually with Ctrl + Shift + H. -- Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 21:30, 15 July 2008 (UTC)

Cool, I didn't know that. Biscuits 09:12, 16 July 2008 (UTC)

when is guild wars 2 coming out

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when is guild wars 2 coming out

1) Sign please (type four ~ thingies), 2) we know as much as you do. We are not ArenaNet employees, we are regular players just like you. --Dragon nataku 00:35, 16 July 2008 (UTC) 17:50, 15 July 2008 (UTC)

To better explain; it was thought that the Guild Wars 2 Beta was going to happen in fall and/or winter of 2008, but the beta was posponed so that ArenaNet employees could improve the game a bit more. So the beta still does not have a set date, but has been said that it will happen sometime in 2009; the game itself will most likely be coming out in late 2009 or early 2010. Though none of this is 100% positive, it could change at any time. --Shadowphoenix 22:40, 15 July 2008 (UTC)

To Ascalon from Factions

from coming from factions to procphecies is there a quest that takes u to ascalon from lions arch?

1) Please do not post an unrelated question in someone else's topic. 2) Please sign (type four ~ thingies). 3) No, there isn't a quest to get to Ascalon from Lion's Arch if you're Factions/Nightfall-born. You must actually walk/run/fight there. --Dragon nataku 07:10, 16 July 2008 (UTC)

Removing GWEN Primaries

I can't seem to abandon Primary GWEN quests, as they are as the game puts it 'This challenge can not be abandoned. It must be completed.' However, as I have accessed GWEN during a promotional event, they are no longer accessible to me so I can't go back and finish them. And i have seen GWEN and I don't want to buy it yet. These quests just stay in my log. What do I do, except buy GWEN and finish them?--AtzaMan 08:58, 16 July 2008 (UTC)

Ignore them.-- Wyn 09:11, 16 July 2008 (UTC)

Will you please stop that? --AtzaMan 09:24, 16 July 2008 (UTC)

You asked a question, and that is the answer. You can't abandon them, you don't wish to purchase EotN, so you are left with the alternative to ignore them. -- Wyn 09:29, 16 July 2008 (UTC)

I would like a real answer. Perhaps by someone from ArenaNet? Where is the tech support?--AtzaMan 09:32, 16 July 2008 (UTC)

We are not Anet, and no one from Anet is going to respond to you here, if you wish to file a support ticket, you need to do that here. I can't imagine that they are going to provide you with any other answer than the one I have given you, because as far as I know there is no way to remove them from your quest log other than completing them. -- Wyn 09:35, 16 July 2008 (UTC)

Nope - no way to, a tad annoying i'm afraid RT | Talk 10:00, 16 July 2008 (UTC)

(Reset indent) The guild wars EOTN primary quests are anoying as there hard coded to the character till there finished. 'This challenge can not be abandoned. It must be completed.' Is completly true. Either buy EOTN and play it, or ignore it. Dominator Matrix 13:14, 16 July 2008 (UTC)

Marketing at its finest, I'm afraid. Quite similar to Call of the Eye during the promotional weekend. Take the others' advice. Ignore it, or buy the game. Calor 15:39, 16 July 2008 (UTC)

Also Note: If you buy EOTN and don't play the quests they still can't be abandoned. Dominator Matrix 19:02, 17 July 2008 (UTC)

Double point weekends

I was wondering if you ever have double sweet tooth weekends?--The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:24.129.92.214 (talk).

Yes here-- Wyn 12:39, 16 July 2008 (UTC)

No. I was talking about double points towards your Sweet Tooth title.--The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:24.129.92.214 (talk).

Pretty sure not. IMO days where you find more stuff is actually better, as it dosn't make you feel like you need to horde the items and use them all on a certain day. I'd much rather use them over time as I want speed boosts in annoying towns :D. --Star Weaver 20:55, 16 July 2008 (UTC)

The link that I posted clearly says* Sweet Treat Weekend -- 21 March 2008 That was a double sweet tooth point weekend event. -- Wyn 17:18, 17 July 2008 (UTC)

3 ghosts Lahtenda bog cant raise the ghosts i am a commander level 17

Nothing happens when i get to the 3 statues ive tried /kneel nothing happens--196.207.32.38 09:40, 18 July 2008 (UTC)Quosimodo Killbill

Are you talking about War Preparations (Ghost Reconnaissance)? If so, simply kneeling at the tomb should be enough to raise the spirits. -- Wyn 09:46, 18 July 2008 (UTC)

I am using/Kneel but nothing happens and yes its war prep ghost recon I kneel in front of the top statue but nothing--196.207.32.38 09:56, 18 July 2008 (UTC)Quosimoda Killbill

Does your character actually kneel when you type it? Biscuits 10:04, 18 July 2008 (UTC)

Yes my Knees are sore maybee i an using emote wrong when i type in it goes to all or maybee im in wrong place there a 3 statue heads left right and top i stand at top one

3 Ghosts at Lahander Finally I got 2 to dhow up problem. 2 Ghosts are now standing 1st spear Jhana and Sogolon my quest log does not show quest as compleate NOW?--196.207.32.38 10:29, 18 July 2008 (UTC)Quosimodo Killbill

You have to talk to them, and fight them. -- Wyn 10:32, 18 July 2008 (UTC)

Invalid Format

hi,ya, i installed the game but when it tried to go to the menu screen. it brought up a box that said invalid format.--Lysarria 14:04, 18 July 2008 (UTC)

Thanks for letting us know. :p I think you will need to contact official support for this. Biscuits 14:12, 18 July 2008 (UTC)

Abaddon's Mouth

Doing the Bonus for this mission last night a team member released the ghost before we cleared the castle so we cleared castle, Bonus was still active but no Ghost in caslte we followed path to were she is suppose to go and still no ghost so thinking we forgot something at castle went back nothing so we completed mission thinking maybe she got somewhere along the way but we had no clue to were she may gone. Has anyone seen this? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:Pemerick (talk).

If she ran into active foes, they killed her. Otherwise, she tends to get hung up in the keep unless someone stays with her. -- Wyn 14:48, 18 July 2008 (UTC)

Odd how ghosts can still die, huh. ^O__o^;; I always wondered why that could happen... The Family Ties quest ghosts and the ones in the bonus for Nolani Academy can also die, which makes me want to go around saying "My powers reach beyond the graaaaaaave. Even death cannot save you from my wrath!! MUAHAHAHAHAHA!! ... *cough hack wheeze*" --Dragon nataku 18:45, 19 July 2008 (UTC)

I need a way to get money so i can buy all the stuff i need

I've beaten all 4 games but i can't figure out a way to make money. --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:Bendude (talk).

Kill things. Do quests. Just have fun playing the game. -- Wandering Traveler 23:47, 18 July 2008 (UTC)

Duel of the Houses and The Jade Arena yield decent gold and loot if you can do them quickly enough, and let you build up one of the allegiance rank titles. If you don't care about the titles, you can spend the faction on amber, jade or passage scrolls to sell. The game doesn't have any steady sources of direct cash, but I think Zaishen Keys and Titan Gemstones are still worth quite a bit in trade. -- Gordon Ecker 23:57, 18 July 2008 (UTC)

There is always the Treasure chests in Nightfall, which yield roughly 20k in cash plus items and can be reopened every 30 days or so. But seriously, the best way to make money is just play the game, do the quests. You may have beaten them all, but I would guess you have LOTS of side quests that still need doing. -- Wyn 00:26, 19 July 2008 (UTC)

Aftercast

Since the popularity of adding aftercast delays to many things has grown in popularity with the Anet staff, I thought I would ask:

Have they considered that they have effectively nullified many benefits of playing a FastCasting mesmer? Is there a way to suggest that points in FastCasting ALSO reduce the aftercast times proportionately to casting times?

OR have aftercast times show up on skills so we can anticipate them in our builds!

98.105.180.217 01:21, 19 July 2008 (UTC)White Tadpoless98.105.180.217 01:21, 19 July 2008 (UTC)

What? The only skills they've added aftercast to post-release are offensive shadow step skills, which are only useful for melee builds and PBAoE spike builds (which is impossible for Mesmer / Assassins due to the two professions' lack of PBAoE spells), and they shortened PBAoE aftercast delay in the March 6th update. -- Gordon Ecker 06:36, 19 July 2008 (UTC)

I opted out of Mission at Consulte Docks, my Log is empty cant get mission back

I pulled out of the mission when I saw Dunkoro was only Level 14 (now15) I was lvl 17, I am now lvl 18 nearly 19 as is Koss and Melonie I have Revisited Second spear Binha, Assistant Hanna, with no joy, Raidmarshal Mehdara is nor now present at the and Docks and Kormir is not at Churrhir feilds. My Log is empty how do I get the mission again or how do i move on thanks for any help P.S.I have even been back to Puuba but to no avail--196.207.32.38 09:21, 19 July 2008 (UTC)Quasimodo Killbill

Sorry I resolved the Issue by map travelling to Consulate docks. I got the info from your boards.--196.207.32.38 10:04, 19 July 2008 (UTC)Quasimodo Killbill

Dead NCp can I loot the body

I see Greyed out ncp's is there a way to collect loot--196.207.32.38 12:59, 19 July 2008 (UTC)Quasimodo Killbill

Loot is automatically dropped on the ground after you kill enemies, in other words, you can't 'loot' anything. --Arduinna 13:07, 19 July 2008 (UTC)

Next thing you know, he'll be asking if he can loot the dead bodies of his friends if they die while playing with him. ^<__<^;; "With friends like that, who needs enemies?" --Dragon nataku 16:56, 19 July 2008 (UTC)

Whot is code 13 when I cant connect to game ???

OFem the game looses its conection then tells me code 13 try again later ????--196.207.32.38 13:06, 19 July 2008 (UTC)Quasimodo Killbill

Something is wrong with Anet's servers. We can only wait until they got the error fixed before we can play again. Explanation of error codes on the Error code page. --Arduinna 13:08, 19 July 2008 (UTC)

Please look on the Error code page if you want to know what a code means. Thank You ^^ Cyan Light Talk 13:13, 19 July 2008 (UTC)

I can`t connect to server when i select a character. It`s show me a message of error code 013.

The network status page says nothing, but from what I have seen today so far, it is apparently only people linked to European servers who are having problems logging in and such. I got the same error when trying to go to European districts from International after hearing about this problem. European server-linked players apparently also cannot access their guildhalls if they can even login (like, say, from International districts). --Dragon nataku 16:59, 19 July 2008 (UTC)

Bonus Items not working?

I bought Guild Wars recently. On the back of the box I got the game in it says "Exclusive in-game bonus items".

In-game when I write /bonus or /bonusitems, nothing happens. What to do? :(

/Loxus --85.228.38.75 16:03, 19 July 2008 (UTC)

Please make sure you have space in your inventory for ALL of the bonus items that will be created. I know that before, if you did not have space for all of them, then none of them will be created. Not sure if this is still true now, but it seems like it. Try putting a bunch of your stuff into storage or selling them or something? --Dragon nataku 17:01, 19 July 2008 (UTC)

How many items is it? 7? Anyway, I got 15 spaces free :) --85.228.38.75 18:44, 19 July 2008 (UTC)

I dunno how many it is exactly, as different versions of different campaigns have different bonus weapons/number of bonus weapons. If you have 15 extra slots, and it's still not working, maybe it's the /special command you need? I know that does something in one of the many incarnations of GuildWars. Otherwise, I have absolutely no idea. Perhaps you didn't add the right access key? I dunno. (most copies of GuildWars come with a regular CD key, and a TRIAL key, so maybe you put the wrong one) Maybe the game just hates you. :op No, but, seriously, if you go to your character selection screen, click on "Edit Account" and then "Manage Access Keys," it should give you a list of some of the stuff you have available on your account. Dunno if that will help. Sorry! If all else fails, try contacting Anet's support? --Dragon nataku 18:55, 19 July 2008 (UTC)

Yeah, I tried to contact support but the page where you send them questions doesn't work (doh), but I will try the /special command. UPDATE: I tried the /special command, still nothing. UPDATE again: I also tried making a new character but still nothing. Another UPDATE: Now the support page worked, I sent them a message about the problem :)

Did you check to see if you added the right key? Go to your character selection screen, click on the Edit Account button at the bottom, and choose Manage Keys to see which key you have used. If it says anything about "trial," you have used the wrong key. --Dragon nataku 00:38, 21 July 2008 (UTC)

Which exact campaign? -- Wyn 00:47, 21 July 2008 (UTC)

upgrading weapons

how do you upgrade a standard longbow to its maximum damage? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:198.54.202.250 (talk).

You don't, the weapon needs to have maximum damage to start with. -- Gordon Ecker 09:53, 20 July 2008 (UTC)

The maximum damage for a bow is the range 15 - 28. You can't get it to deal 28 every time, it's random. If the stats for the bow don't read "15-28", you need a new bow, as there is no way to improve this. Biscuits 13:48, 20 July 2008 (UTC)

WHERE TO FIND THE GLOWING WEAPONS

I HAVE SEEN PEOPLE WITH WEAPONS LIKE BOWS, AXES THAT GLOW WHITE AND I WAS WONDER WHERE I GET THOSE? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:98.108.118.157 (talk).

Do you know that typing in all caps is symbolic for shouting? Anyway, see Chaos Axe. -- ab.er.rant 15:31, 20 July 2008 (UTC)

And Storm Bow, when dyed white (as it often is). Calor 15:51, 20 July 2008 (UTC)

quick map load

i once read here on wiki that by copying some files to other location you dont have to w8 that new maps load when you install gw on new comp. how excactly do i do that?

You could do so by copying the Gw.dat file to the new computer, but another option after installing is to use the -image paramenter (ie. Start->Rung->"C:\Games\GUILD WARS\Gw.exe" -image)--Fighterdoken 19:33, 20 July 2008 (UTC)

Go to Command line arguments for more detailed information. -- Wyn 19:50, 20 July 2008 (UTC)

Healing Ankh and other items...?

Hi! I am playing PvE-Ranger and am completely new to the game with no-one to ask, so I'm on my knees by now... I have bags-full of Healing Ankh and the like, but have no idea why they make no difference on my Energy - and no idea how to appply them, if that's at all possible... Please help me; are they of any use to me at all, or should I just sell the lot? Thanks for your help!--87.59.86.162 19:43, 20 July 2008 (UTC)

If you're a ranger, you wield a bow, which is two-handed. Healing Ankhs are focus items, generally used on casters that use one-handed weapons, such as wands, where the other hand is free and could hold a focus item. So you have no use for a healing ankhs, and they have no effect, because you aren't "holding them". Maybe someone else can explain a bit better... Calor 19:55, 20 July 2008 (UTC)

To Calor (- sorry, don't know how else to reply... sadly). Big help! Thanks! I've been browsing the net for around a week by now(truly!) on regular basis to find some general game-help, and was close to desparate by now (the manual is useless, it seems, in that connection). Is this the only way for 'lonelies' to find help? I'm a sucker for RPG but at 38 that's pretty "nerdy" in my sphere... So I've got no-one to ask on these "small but highly annoying" game-related issues...--87.59.86.162 20:04, 20 July 2008 (UTC)

sigh at ec If you are a Ranger, using a bow, you can not use offhands like healing ankhs. They are for use with one handed weapons, such as wands, swords, or axes. -- Wyn 20:12, 20 July 2008 (UTC)

One could add that certain weapons, when you mouse-over them, will say in the description "two-handed." Anything that says this will prevent you from wielding an offhand item, such as a focus (like a healing ankh) or a shield. Double-clicking on the offhand while weilding a two-handed weapon will make it go into the offhand item slot, but it will not actually do anything (and should have a big ol' red circle with a line through it over the icon of the offhand in that slot if you do this, meaning its benefits/whatever will not apply to you). --Dragon nataku 20:52, 20 July 2008 (UTC)

need help with issue

when i go to create a character the model doesnt show up i see the extra features like hair but not the body. also when i enter the game or try to the screen gets all distorted. i have vista and upgraded to derectx 10 which i surpass all the requirments but it doesnt work. anyone have any ideas?

Try using the 'test this system' link on the login page. There may be a compatibility issue with your video card. -- Wyn 05:03, 21 July 2008 (UTC)

I don't know if this is a similar issue, but a while back there was a period where characters that were a combination of a certain gender and class (for a while it was male elementalists, then it expanded to include male necromancers) appeared as a large white box the same size as the character. The fix for me was to delete my GW.dat file and do the -image command line argument to restore everything. After I did that, everything was normal again. You may want to try the same thing, it may work. --Shinigami King 00:04, 22 July 2008 (UTC)

Dervish / Assassin running build

whats a good dervish/assassin running build?--24.158.141.132 06:06, 21 July 2008 (UTC)--24.158.141.132 06:06, 21 July 2008 (UTC)

Avatar of Balthazar, Eternal Aura, some shadow step skills and some self heals. -- Gordon Ecker 06:25, 21 July 2008 (UTC)

Vow of Silence tends to work better since it makes you basically immune to spells. [1], [2], [3], [4]. ¬ Wizårdbõÿ777(talk) 08:28, 21 July 2008 (UTC)

We don't do builds on this wiki, check out http://www.pvxwiki.com. Biscuits 12:52, 21 July 2008 (UTC)

Two Stefan

Just wondering if anyone know how this is possible if the mission with Rurik in pre how did I (with someone else to) get two Stefan henchmen?--King Ranik 22:28, 21 July 2008 (UTC)

The other Stefan was actually his evil twin brother.

Now seriously, i think hechman for that mission are choosen randomly, but is still weird to have two of the same in the same team. Are you sure the second Stefan was not in the opposite team?--Fighterdoken 22:32, 21 July 2008 (UTC)

While my party was fighting against another party someone on my team left and the mission with rurik the other Stefan showed up. It was so wierd.--King Ranik 00:34, 22 July 2008 (UTC)

coincidence in the programming, i guess. Maybe the computer uses the same situation in that case, as two of the same heroes being in a party (or if you wanted to screw around, have 4 rl people, and 4..lets say...vekks :P--Raph Talky 00:40, 22 July 2008 (UTC)

Sorry 'bout that. The explanation used to be on Ascalon Academy, but some vandal blanked it and nobody noticed. I've restored it now. Backsword 08:08, 24 July 2008 (UTC)

Chaos Axe

I was wondering if the Chaos Axe drops from the Obsidian Furnace Drake on Drakes On A Plain quest? Has anyone had one drop for them on that quest? If not, what is the best place to get one?

Try Chaos Axe, and please sign your comments. File:User Horsedrowner avatar.jpg horsedrowner 11:45, 22 July 2008 (UTC)

The Chaos Axe only drops in the Fissure of Woe. Biscuits 11:58, 22 July 2008 (UTC)

??????

→ moved from Help:Ask a wiki question

where did imperiol gaurd hanso go--67.188.55.194 17:11, 22 July 2008 (UTC)

Festival ended. He goes with the rest of them. Calor 20:41, 22 July 2008 (UTC)

!!!!!!!!!!!! Biscuits 22:29, 22 July 2008 (UTC)

Naga Oil quest

I am using a non factions character and the quest ask for Naga Pelts which happens to be on Shing Jea Island around the Haigu Lagoon. Is there a way to get to this Island for a non factions Character either a quest or mission. I have finshed Prophies and EOTN, just learning factions.--Pemerick 19:19, 22 July 2008 (UTC)Paul Emerick

no. you can't do quests of other campaigns that take place in the story before you jump in. - Y0_ich_halt 19:25, 22 July 2008 (UTC)

sorry, that was only half the answer. yes, you can get to Shing Jea (see the FAQ), but you can't do anything there except maybe explore or do the missions. for your title. - Y0_ich_halt 19:26, 22 July 2008 (UTC)

You can do the Naga Oil quest. -- Gordon Ecker 00:32, 23 July 2008 (UTC)

The FAQ doesn't say anything about getting to Shing Jea Island. From Kaineng Center, go south through Bukdek Byway to The Marketplace, northwest to Kaineng Docks and talk to First Mate Xiang to travel to Seitung Harbor on Shing Jea Island. -- Gordon Ecker 00:40, 23 July 2008 (UTC)

heros pets

is there any way to see my heros pets with out adding them them and leaving town to see the pet and doing this over and over till i find one with out a pet or one maybe i wanted to show in the hall of monuments?

i don't think there is. - Y0_ich_halt 10:37, 23 July 2008 (UTC)

Im being Harrased with Racist Comments. The Report System isnt Capable enough.

He changed districts so he could harass me and such without bieng reported. this flaw in the report system is VERy signifigant, and something need sto be done. I'll post screen shots.

http://i34.tinypic.com/2w2im9y.jpg

http://i34.tinypic.com/2dkvas.jpg

http://i33.tinypic.com/28me4l.jpg

You could put him on your ignore list for the time being. Also, this page is for asking questions, not pointing out flaws. Calor 01:17, 23 July 2008 (UTC)

support Would love those pics. 68.151.16.139 01:27, 23 July 2008 (UTC)

In addition to contacting support, you can also post a suggestion at ArenaNet:Guild Wars suggestions. -- Gordon Ecker 01:31, 23 July 2008 (UTC)

Try finding the correct place to post before you start preaching. :p We're just players here and can't do anything about your problem. The report article should point you in the right direction. Biscuits 09:14, 23 July 2008 (UTC)

Instead of Flaming an allready abused user just help.We are not all like that specific hellonistic user Calor. And its ......... <yuk>. Please report the incident to support and attach the screenies to your ticket. The user will hopefully be banned for atleast a short period of time. --Silverleaf 10:51, 23 July 2008 (UTC)

I think the main problem is that a lot of people only know the /report feature without knowing you can also report people over the GuildWars support site. This has the effect of a) Making people feel safe harrassing other people from an inaccessible location so they cannot be highlighted to use /report and b) Making people think they have no other way to report than using the /report command. Probably the reporting system should be made easier whilst increasing the punishment for its abuse. LunarEffect 19:09, 24 July 2008 (UTC)

Storm Bow

Where is the best possible place to get the storm bow?--Jerry 10:14, 23 July 2008 (UTC)

Storm Bow. - Y0_ich_halt 10:40, 23 July 2008 (UTC)

I have seen this site about the storm bow [5]. What i want to know is other than the underworld and the fizzure of woe what '''CREATURES'''do i have to farm to get them to drop the bow? --Jerry 01:32, 24 July 2008 (UTC)

If it's not specified in the article page, it's assumed that is a random drop from any creature in the zone. Usually you would find specific drop information in the talk page, but the drop research list for that item is kinda small, so just "kill everything".--Fighterdoken 01:35, 24 July 2008 (UTC)

It doesn't drop from creatures in FoW. However, the article states exactly which creatures to kill to have a chance to get this: Smite Crawlers. If you want information on aditional drops, check the Drop Research part of the Stormbows wiki page. LunarEffect 07:25, 24 July 2008 (UTC)

i dont know what to do

→ moved from Help:WIKI

hi the quest "command post" the thing about the stable base part can u help me to show me wer 2 go please ?--81.159.33.114 12:06, 23 July 2008 (UTC)

See The Command Post. You need to complete the three sub-quests in order to "Establish a stable base of operations in Kourna". Go out to the Command Post and speak to Dunkoro. :) Biscuits 12:35, 23 July 2008 (UTC)

Cash crops

how do you kneel to plant the seeds in the farmers fields after getting them from the farmer yo.--70.5.176.182 19:48, 23 July 2008 (UTC)

Cash Crops. Wait, kneeling? /kneel. It's an emote. --Chaiyo Kaldor talk contribs 19:54, 23 July 2008 (UTC)

attributes

How do I equib attributes if I opted out at first due to fighting, it gave choice to equip later, but I can't find how?

1) Sign please (type four ~ thingies), 2) ... "equip" attributes? Or do you mean skills? Either way, you press K to bring up the Skills and Attributes menu. You may increase your attributes in the field if you have extra points available, but if you want to move your points around further or change your skill set, you can only do so via this same (K) menu in a city or outpost. --Dragon nataku 02:16, 24 July 2008 (UTC)

Installing

I am trying to install my new Guild Wars game but when it gets to the screen "connecting to ArenaNet" it doesn't do anything. What is happening?--24.64.89.52 17:09, 24 July 2008 (UTC)

Is your firewall/anti-virus blocking GW's access? Dominator Matrix 17:10, 24 July 2008 (UTC)

Also, make sure your ethernet cable hasn't become dislodged. Or, if you're on wireless, make sure you've got proper signal strength. I know I've tried to connect often enough and had that problem cause my wireless network was acting up. --Dragon nataku 06:56, 25 July 2008 (UTC)

Death Weapons

What is death weapons that people are talking about if there are any? If so can someone send me a link to a pick of a bow or axe death weapon thanks

--Jerry 00:31, 25 July 2008 (UTC)

Dead Bow, Dead Sword, Dead Staff, Dead Scepter? Or maybe weapons linked to the Death Magic attribute, but likely the former. Calor 00:43, 25 July 2008 (UTC)

Guild in pre-searing

Hey guys and girls :P, today I was making a new character in pre, but then I suddenly discovered I'm guildless, which I wasn't before, I'm officer in Guild:Order Of The Sacred Phoenix. And I know for sure that the leader hasn't kicked me lol xD, so I'm just asking if this is a common bug. Thanks for your replies already.. Sito 11:55, 25 July 2008 (UTC)

I came across this one myself when a friend brought a copy of prophecies he was unable to join the guild until the post searing section....what a pain...especially as I didn't have a copy of prophecies. Once you are post searing you will be able to access you guild not sure if this is intentional or a bug. Graham Jackson 12:14, 25 July 2008 (UTC)

i've created several chars in pre, but i've never had that problem.--Sum Mesmer Guy contribs 13:49, 25 July 2008 (UTC)

I only know of two things that can cause this. 1) Sometimes when you just loaded into a city and press G, it will say you are not in a guild, even if you are. This goes away after a bit, though. 2) If it's just your "Go to Guildhall" button that's missing, pre-searing characters cannot travel to the guildhall, sorry. Other than that, I have no idea. Maybe the leader got demoted (by the game) due to inactivity and the new leader (the most active officer gets promoted by the game) kicked you out? --Dragon nataku 13:55, 25 July 2008 (UTC)

either that or it's indeed a bug. Support would love to hear about this--Raph Talky 13:57, 25 July 2008 (UTC)

My guild members said they had a similar problem this afternoon and I've experienced it plenty of times before. My best guess is that it happens when the guild server is having problems. Don't take my word for it, I have no idea of A-Nets server structure ^^ LunarEffect 00:19, 26 July 2008 (UTC)

Nevermind, my internet was just slow for a second and the Guild Tab loaded up in 10 minutes, instead of a few seconds =P, Tnaks for your replies! 80.126.200.231 07:54, 26 July 2008 (UTC)Sito

change luxon to kurzik

just wondering im luxon in a kurzick guild and thats fine. i have been doing kurzick quest and thats fine. is it possible to change my whatever from luxon to kurzick?? i have checked with jamei in maatu keep and nothing there. thanks--The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:70.95.155.138 (talk).

You can't change your Faction Allegiance Title, current amount of Allegiance faction, or your Luxon Totems/Equipment Requisitions over to the opposite side. If that doesn't answer your question, will you please explain what your "whatever" is? It will help greatly. --Ezekial Riddle 20:42, 25 July 2008 (UTC)

i think you mean e.g. when you talk to a luxon merchant he'll tell you you're not luxon. your guild can be aligned with one faction and you yourself are aligned with one faction. your own faction is determined through your current faction points. open your hero panel (standard "H") to check your faction. the one you have more is your alignment. (the first one, balthasar, doesn't have anything to do with this, it's used to unlock stuff for PvP). see Faction. - Y0_ich_halt 20:52, 25 July 2008 (UTC)

heros handbook

what is next after Oolas lab. in heros handbook (page 12)98.176.13.13 23:28, 25 July 2008 (UTC)--98.176.13.13 23:28, 25 July 2008 (UTC)

May want to use our handy search function at the left side of the screen and check the article for Hero's Handbook. But to answer your question, its Finding the Bloodstone.--Fighterdoken 23:34, 25 July 2008 (UTC)

Blimm in Gwen

Blimm will not meet me in Magnus Stone after I talk to him in Rata Sum. Can you tell me why. The Only dialog from him in Rata Sum is "Have you seen my staff?" Can you help me? Is this a bug, it has other members of my guild baffled as well. Thank you--63.135.202.56 07:15, 26 July 2008 (UTC)

Have you already talked to him outside? You only have to do that once, then you go to the entrance to the lab, and he is there waiting. -- Wyn 07:20, 26 July 2008 (UTC)

Thank you for answering so quickly but no I have not talked to him outside he is not there and I have been to the Lab and he is not there either. Can you help?--63.135.202.56 18:00, 26 July 2008 (UTC)

Here's the wiki arcitle: Lab Space. How many of the objectives have you done? Maybe you activated something early or something. If you're sure it's not working properly, you should report the problem to support and they will help you out. Make sure you've not just missed something first though. :) Biscuits 18:33, 26 July 2008 (UTC)

dissapeared

Our family got windows vista, and now my guild wars account is gone. This isnt the only game that has dissapeared, but how do I get it back? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:71.35.200.135 (talk).

Just re-install the game. The account information is kept server-side, so as long as you remember what your login and password was, everything should be fine.--Fighterdoken 19:50, 26 July 2008 (UTC)

In case you were wondering, when you installed Vista, it probably formatted your drive, which means that everything on it got deleted. Which is probably why your installed games are gone. :op --Dragon nataku 05:29, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

I cant get margrid the sly

I cnat get margrid the sly, and i've done all the quests that I need to. it's really bugging me.

What do you mean you can't get her? If you have completed For a Price and No Me, No Kormir she should be unlocked. -- Wyn 23:03, 26 July 2008 (UTC)

If you've completed Nightfall, do Gain Margrid. Calor 00:20, 27 July 2008 (UTC)

Artifacts

I have just started playing and I have picked up a few artifacts. Is the concept just to carry these around or, do you apply them somehow? Not sure what to do with them. Any advice as to use would be appreciated.--99.242.103.20 14:18, 27 July 2008 (UTC)

Take a look at Focus item. They basically give you some benefits if you have them equipped. The Weapon article gives you a good overview of the general options available for getting yourself geared up. :) Biscuits 15:04, 27 July 2008 (UTC)

Please note that if you use a two-handed weapon (mouse-over your weapon for a description to pop up, and it will say on there if it is or not), the focus item or other offhand will go into the appropriate equipped weapon slot if you equip it, but you will NOT gain any benefits from it (as signified by the big red circle with a line through it that shows up on top of the offhand when you do this). --Dragon nataku 05:22, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

This has been bugging me for a bit....

For awhile now a person who i see on occasion has been being able to send blank messages into the chat... he wont tell me how to do it and i was wondering if anyone knows how? Mashav 18:28, 27 July 2008 (UTC)

You can do it by using a character that is represented as nothing in game. Copy and paste the following quotes, which contain an empty character between them into chat: "". Delete the quotes, making sure not to delete the invisible character between them.Biscuits 18:40, 27 July 2008 (UTC)

drop items??

How do you give a drop item to a merchant to complete a quest.. example.. i have to give some stolen goods back to Gleason who is a merchant. I drop the item in front of him b/c it gives me that option but that doesnt complete the quest.. Any ideas would be a great help!! Thnk you in advance. Lexus lee ( alicia )--71.234.145.71 21:00, 27 July 2008 (UTC)

You'd have to talk to an NPC to complete a quest, whether you're giving an item or just getting a reward. As for the specific quest you're doing (just 'cause I'm curious), neither Gleason nor Stolen Goods pop up as quest-related articles. Sure you're spelling it right? Also, did you really need to bold? --Chaiyo Kaldor talk contribs 21:03, 27 July 2008 (UTC)

no i did not have to use bold but i acuallydont even know if now that i did if this will be bold either.. i apologize if it is.. the name of the quest is Vangaurd Equipment and the name is acually spelled Gelsan the outfitter (merchant)- it says to bring him the stolen equipment and hes suspoed to give me something from the (box) to bring to another pc charecter for the quest. thanks for your response

Oh, you probably just hit the wrong button. That's fine, really. Glad I could help, but if in the future something doesn't seem to work as it should, just search for the article here. --Chaiyo Kaldor talk contribs 21:15, 27 July 2008 (UTC)

To 'talk to' the NPC, you click on him, not drop stuff in front of him. -- Wyn 21:42, 27 July 2008 (UTC)

Just in case it isn't clear, if you are holding an item and have to give it to someone (like the stolen goods), you must click on the NPC to talk to him, and then the NPC will take the bundle from you. The drop option is pretty much there in case you want to use your weapons if something attacks you while you're carrying the bundle, since you can't attack physically while carrying one, and will not get the regular benefits from your equipped weapon set. Or if you don't actually want to carry the item. Orrrrr if you're using certain Ritualist skills that do something when you drop the item created from using that skill. But anyway... Of course, casters can just kill anything that attacks them with spells... --Dragon nataku 05:27, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

Anyone have a solo fow warrior build

I need to know if anyone have a warrior/??? build that can solo the fow and maybe the uw. my main purpose for this is in hopes to get more gold and possiblely the storm bow and chaos axe. plz if anyone has any advise plz let me know.--Jerry 00:02, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

Try PvXwiki. We only have wide and common builds here. --Chaiyo Kaldor talk contribs 00:03, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

koss

how do i get koss if i just arrived from cantha?

Walk out of Kamaden towards the Shrine and talk to Kormir. --Silverleaf 09:53, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

That won't work for foreign characters, apparently. See Koss#Recruitment for instructions. Biscuits 10:01, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

Characters of other campaigns unlock Koss during the primary quest Battle Preparations, obtained from Seamarshal Bendro. --Silverleaf 10:13, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

Game Crashes and Strange FPS drop

Hi. I Have just started playing GW and i have 2 major problems.. My FPS strangely drops from 80 to 5 or 6 i didnt find any explanations i have lowerd the resolution i have used -dx8 still dindt find a soulution my Laptops Configuration is:
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo CPU T2350 @ 1.86Ghz
Memory: 1GB RAM
Video Card: Mobile Intel(R) 945GM Express Chipset Family @ 128.0 MB

And Recently my game started crashing whenever i try to enter a Cooperative Mission , the game frezeez and a blue screen apears and the computer suddenly restarts

Thank You for your time. --77.81.134.40 12:02, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

Have a look at the Running the game article, or alternatively the System Requirements on your box. They state that you need at least a "ATI Radeon 8500 or GeForce 3 Series video card, with 64 MB VRAM", which your laptop doesn't have. I'm not sure if there's much you can do besides use a different computer. :( Biscuits 12:13, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

(Edit conflict) he said his vid card has 128MB, that should be well enough, whether it's mobile intel or radeon stuff. i know only one possible explanation: you got a virus from somewhere (not from gw though, i'm rather sure about that). maybe you downloaded some infected TexMod stuff, idk. i'd do a scan with an up-to-date anti-virus software and report to support if that doesn't help. - Y0_ich_halt 12:15, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

I doubt it's a virus. More likely the Intel Express Chipset doesn't support some features required by Guild Wars. The official stance is that only Nvidia and AMD/ATI cards are supported. Biscuits 12:42, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

The whole of the international gw community complains about these game crashes, unable to logg on and lagg problem. I might even be sure it is not user related this time. --Silverleaf 13:19, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

Dropping to a very low frame rate and getting a blue screen are issues related to the computer. Even with lag/server issues, the client should still be able to display the graphics properly, which are not affected by connection issues. Biscuits 13:25, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

At first i thought it was a virus too... i have formated defragmented scaned etc.. the blue screen is something very recent i have fixed it.. dont know how.. i think reinstaling the game did the trick, but the FPS is still droping suspeciously and its not something constant.. it goes back to normal then drops again even if i dont change my position so i doubt its because its loading something as for the video card.. i have been informed that is on a gray area on the supported video card... because its a integrated video card they dont say it works 100% but they sayd it shouldnt cause any problems... so thats why im confused i have no ideea whats causing the problem.. i have seen the game work on less performant pc's/laptop's, i am opened to any of your suggestions thank you for your interest and time offered to my problem 77.81.134.40 17:38, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

i still don't think it's the server since that one would cause your ping to go up, not FPS. it's probably said "not 100%". idk, this is where my knowledge ends. somebody else help, please. - Y0_ich_halt 17:42, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

I believe when the ping goes to a consistently longer level the fps is automatically reset to a lower level (as long as set on auto) in an attempt to compensate. What is happening with your ping? -- Inspired to ____ 18:35, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

Try this: on the Guild Wars login screen click "Test my computer" and check if the DXDiag returns any problems. LunarEffect 18:37, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

Heres another one: have you got "Wait for Vertical Sync" under Options->Graphics turned on? LunarEffect 18:38, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

Wait for vertical sync is turned off, the ping has an avrage of 300 the biggest it got , dx diag didnt return any problems.. 77.81.134.40 19:30, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

"wait for vertical sync" is turned off, ping has an avrage of 300 in the worst case, and dxdiag didnt return any problems :( 77.81.134.40 19:31, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

Your having a overheating issue, its the cpu turning its self down to survive. I have a intel 945, and its stable. Dominator Matrix 19:51, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

Oh and the BSOD issue was fixed with updated drivers [6]. Dominator Matrix 19:54, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

To the OP, does the bluescreen specify any information? Bluescreens usually show what is causing the error. If you could inform us about that, it would probably be easier to find the issue. I was having problems with my W-Lan drivers and that caused bluescreens for me whenever I tried to do something online. Perhaps its a similar problem for you. If it really is something to do with the temperature, you can use programmes like Speedfan to check how hot certain components of your system are. LunarEffect 05:35, 29 July 2008 (UTC)

Oh, and besides that, any advice I give that you follow is purely at your own risk, I wont be held responsible for any errors or damages that occur through advice given by me. Don't worry though, I have no malicious intentions, I only want to help ^___^ LunarEffect 05:37, 29 July 2008 (UTC)

Any advice how i can fix this overheating problem? New Cooler? or an external cooler?(As air conditioner near the pc =)))) ) 77.81.134.40 09:22, 29 July 2008 (UTC)

You don't know if it's an overheating problem. You need to make sure before you go making modifications. :) Get some temperature monitoring programs and see what it's running at. I still think it's more likely a Graphics Driver issue, or simply that your graphics card can't cope with running GW. I was on an Intel chipset at one point over Christmas because I wanted to get the Wintersday hat while staying with my family, and I had this 4-6fps problem too. You could try searching some forums for compatibility between your card and various games, see if anyone else has had similar problems. Biscuits 09:57, 29 July 2008 (UTC)

i have used a temperature monitoring program.. and it hits 80's while playing GW.. i am still taking in consideration that it might be the temperature causing all this trouble.. as for the chip set they say its required 64 MB... dont see any problem there 62.217.242.121 10:02, 29 July 2008 (UTC)

They also say you need to have an Nvidia or ATI card, which you don't have. :p Is that 80 C or 80F? If it's Celsius, that is way too high and could permanently break your computer, which would be why it's shutting itself down. Biscuits 10:11, 29 July 2008 (UTC)

I am going to lean to the video chipset being the issue as well. The majority of laptops do not have a video chipset to properly run GW. It is a graphically intense game. I have friends that have experienced similar issues when trying to run it on an Intel video chipset. There really is no fix for this other than a different computer. -- Wyn 10:50, 29 July 2008 (UTC)

I had the very same problem recently. It turned out that the heat sinks and fans in the laptop were full of dust, causing serious overheat (80°C and more). The heat causes memory and chips to malfunction and makes them less effective. If you trust yourself with it, open your computer and give it a good cleaning. If not, you can bring it to a local store and ask them to check it for you. Morgoth Bauglyr 11:10, 29 July 2008 (UTC)

Wow, I sincerely hope its not °C Oo'. But theres also ways to fight that. For one, since you are using a laptop, make sure you aren't actually using it on your lap and if you are, make sure the ventilation holes in the bottom arent blocked. You can also buy cooling platforms for laptops that you simply attach to the bottom. However though, I'd probably go with getting a desktop computer for gaming. ^^ LunarEffect 11:13, 29 July 2008 (UTC)

Normal operating temperature (at least for my GForce type card) is 50-70°C. You can tell if something is wrong with the cooling, if your temperature does not go down, even if the grafics card only has to show things without much to calculate (like the plain windows desktop). I doubt that the problem lies in the insufficent grafics card, there's a support page about that as well: http://www.plaync.com/us/support/doc_2664.html?prod=48 . In either case, check of your fans and heat sinks are dusty and clean them or let a shop clean them Morgoth Bauglyr 12:24, 29 July 2008 (UTC)

But stillll playing on the bed kicks ass =P i am going to try cooling platforms for laptops and im a travling guy so.. a pc is not that practic :).. im still waiting for a response from ncsoft, if they fix this problem i will announce all of you so you can fix it at your laptops :D Respect 77.81.134.40 19:52, 29 July 2008 (UTC)

I agree about the playing on the bed thing. :oD Anyway, I have a similar problem, and when I tried the -dx8 thingy, my computer would BSoD every time I tried to login or pick a character to play, so maybe that's where your blue screen came from. As to reading the BSoD message, that one would flash onscreen for literally half a second and then immediately restart my computer, so if the poster is having the same problem, then he wouldn't be able to read the message, either. Maybe the poster could try pressing F11 and lowering his graphics settings in the Graphics tab? It doesn't work for me, but I have a 910/915 (or something similar) Intel card, not a 945, so maybe it will help? --Dragon nataku 00:41, 31 July 2008 (UTC)

faction pionts

where do i get them,how do i use them?--24.27.11.84 15:11, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

Well, if you search Faction, you would get a list of the various faction points used in the game, with links to information on each of them, including how to get them and how to use them. --Chaiyo Kaldor talk contribs 15:13, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

help please lol

hi i was wondering how to unlock runes to use in my weapon in pvp --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:80.194.30.129 (talk).

There are two free ways and one way that costs money to unlock stuff for PvP. First, by finding the appropriate rune/insignia/component on PvE items. Second, Purchasing them with Balthazar Faction that you earn from PvP. (These are the freebie methods.) Finally, you can purchase the PvP packs through the Guild Wars store. Not sure on how much they cost though. - Raknor - Talk 18:51, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

ok, ty

help

→ moved from HELP:GAME#help

i need to find out what i need to do after the mission when you get asceded but the mission after that, after that --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:75.161.101.13 (talk).

It would be easier to give you an answer if we knew exactly what mission are you talking about. In any case, you can check the mission article in-game by going to the mission, hitting the F10 key, and then clicking on the link to the mission article on the wiki that will appear. You should be able to find a walkthrough there.--Fighterdoken 22:56, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

Check out the List of Prophecies missions article, that should tell you where to go or link to a walkthrough, if that's what you need. Biscuits 10:13, 29 July 2008 (UTC)

how do i...

how do i get a Factions elite skill into a Nightfall PvE character. i know i can do a quest that can take me to factions but once there how do i get back to nightfall? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:So how do u do it (talk).

You can go back by map-traveling. After you finish the quest, you can just open the map and click on the boat to go to the different campaigns, same as you do for going to the Temple of Balthazar.--Fighterdoken 19:53, 29 July 2008 (UTC)

Another option in to unlock it with 3000 Balthazar faction, then buy an Elite Skill Tome to learn it. Biscuits 21:48, 29 July 2008 (UTC)

Soul Reaping Staff

Hello, so far I have 1 Replica of Ghial's Staff and bought The Stonereaper as well as Milthuran's Staff, they're working great. My question is, is there any gold item drops that can come with these stats: [Energy+10 Req.9 Half Casting Time (I think this was it) 20%]? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:Than (talk).

Yes, HCT can be an inherent bonus. Can't really say which staff though since I usually ignore the weapon skin :D -- ab.er.rant 02:04, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

Okay, now that I know the staff is HCT is the staff possible? A staff (unidentified) with (Energy+10, HCT20% and req.9 Soul Reaping) --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:Than (talk).

No, HCT can't be part of a staff's base stats, however you can stack two HCT 10% bonuses on a staff. See list of weapon upgrades for details. -- Gordon Ecker 03:53, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

Ok, so HCT aren't part of the base stats, I wasn't sure which one it was, HCT or HSR, but now that I know it's HSR, is it possible for a monster to drop a req. 9 Soul Reaping Staff (HSR apparently 20%) max dmg. and energy +15 (unid) as a staff? I have been playing Guild Wars for three years and I have not seen such a staff except in the Mission Bonus Pack things, which I do not have. Than 02:07, 31 July 2008 (UTC)

I can tell you that energy +15 on a staff will never show up (in weap description) on an un-ID'd staff (which is what you're asking about), since max energy for staves is +10, and the +5 extra is a mod (which would only show up in the mouse-over description after ID'ing, but even if you don't ID you'd get the benefits). And the BMP (Bonus Mission Pack) item thingies (if you're talking about the stuff you can get after turning in a completed story) aren't un-ID'd anyway. --Dragon nataku 04:35, 31 July 2008 (UTC)

I have the mods to make a Insightful Soul Reaping Staff of Mastery/Soul Reaping (Energy +15, req.9 20%HSR 20%HCT 20%+1 to Soul Reaping) I do not have the Bonus Mission Pack, but I saw from one of the story collector's a Soul Reaping Staff that could be modded. It's the one from the Whispers guy, Adept of Whispers I believe, the one who collects Turai Ossa's story. It was unmodded with the perfect stats that I needed. Now, I have noticed so far that most of the items from the Scribes can be made via replication. I was wondering if the Soul Reaping staff like the one the Adept of Whispers (Scribe) has could be dropped by a monster, chest etc. Than 08:25, 1 August 2008 (UTC)

You can craft a Soul Spire staff from Sende (req 9 Soul Reaping) HSR 20%, Dark Dmg: 11-22, Energy +10, Inscribable, that you can then add an insightful staff head (+5 energy) A perfect Mastery wrap (+1 Soul Reaping 20%), and a perfect Aptitude not Attitude inscription (HCT 20%). Crafting costs 40 bone, 6 glittering dust, and 5k. It is possible to get a gold, inscribable, req 9 Soul Reaping staff as a drop as well, and mod it with the same mods if it being gold is important.-- Wyn 08:42, 1 August 2008 (UTC)

Awesome, thank you so much. Than 20:41, 2 August 2008 (UTC)

Installing Guild Wars - All Campaigns

I am Installing Guild Wars from scratch and I own Prophecy, Factions, Nightfall and Eye of the North. My question is simply, to download the least amount of content from the website is it beneficial to install every cd in order from oldest to newest or do the later campaigns include the same files in addition to the old files? I know regardless that I can download whatever files aren't already on my disks but I have a limited download quota and would like to take advantage of my CDs as much as possible. 122.104.165.13 14:46, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

(Edit conflict) I believe installing the Eye of the North disk will get you the file for all the campaigns up to when the CD was created, so you should just need to install that one. Alternatively if you have a friend that has GuildWars, nab their Gw.dat file from the game directory, which should be fully up to date. Biscuits 15:11, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

You can always go to www.guildwars.com and download the Game Client. As long as you log in with your name and your password it will have all the games installed for you, but of course you will have to load all the explorable areas, outposts, etc. again. Than 02:05, 31 July 2008 (UTC)

Than, I think his point was that he wanted to minimize the amount of downloading. Downloading the entire thing is not going to fulfill that requirement. -- Wyn 02:35, 31 July 2008 (UTC)

You only have to install the latest CD/DVD (Eye of the North). The client always includes all the chapters. Morgoth Bauglyr 08:49, 1 August 2008 (UTC)

Direct Song

I own the collector's edition of Factions and Nightfall and have direct song keys. Do these keys unlock extra music in the game or do they simply allow me to download the same music everyone else hears to listen to outside the game? Also the Sorrow's Furnace Pack and the Battle Pack, do they add music to listen to in game or simply allow me to listen to music outside the game? 122.104.165.13 15:08, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

They actually add music to the game, as well as downloading the files as .wma files for you to listen to outside the game. Biscuits 15:12, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

All of them or just some of them? 122.104.165.13 16:04, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

It gives you the complete list on the DirectSong website. Biscuits 16:21, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

getting to eotn from la

im a prophecies chara i have eotn expansion and i have talked to len caldron to get what lies beneath. he doesnt have it for me. did i miss something. there is no quest i can find that preceedes it, tks —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 70.95.155.138 (talk • contribs) at 21:14, 30 July 2008 (UTC).

First, sign. Second, are you level 10 or higher? That's one of the requirements on the page (What Lies Beneath). The only other thing I could think of is making sure it's on the same account. --Chaiyo Kaldor talk contribs 21:17, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

If you are level 10, do this to make sure you have EotN:

1. Log in to your account.
2. Click Edit Account.
3. Click Manage Access Keys -> Next.
4. Make sure Eye of the North is in the top box.

Biscuits 23:15, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

I was talking to someone ingame the other day who had the same exact problem (he was lv 20 and had just added GW:EN key, but Len didn't have the quest for him). ^O__o^ Maybe it's a bug? --Dragon nataku 00:36, 31 July 2008 (UTC)