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ZuBS_

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Hi, I just ordered my Guild Wars, should have it by Wednesday, never played MMORG games before, anyone willing to help me get settled?? and also join a guild?
 

diabolus

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Maybe have a look at the Prophecy Forums if you don't come right here. There's alot more guild-type activity going on there. But i would suggested you do play the game on your own a bit [prior jumping into a guild] , especially if you've not played an MMORPG before. I've found you tend to learn alot more the "hard way"
if you just get into missions with random people [who do stupid things and do not work together well] etc etc. Although if you do find yourself in guild at lvl 1, great i guess, just don't get too spoiled.

http://www.prophecy.co.za/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=60
 
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lilDeath

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Hi there, welcome to the Guild Wars forums
There are loads of information here.
I bet you will have most of your questions answered if you read the main thread, called "questions" here: http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=37484
There is also a SA GW site maintained by one of the forum guys, which is loaded with information, http://guildwars.systemshock.co.za

And of course, as a question, there are almost always someone here to answer your questions.

Take your time and learn at your own pace. I know you wll love the game!! :D
 

Trip

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Hi there, Welcome to the GW community :)

As stated, take your time to learn the game. If you need some help in game, i'm online quite often and would gladly assist. My IGN ( In Game Name ) is "Kagari Ura Asuha" playing with my Ranger ;)

I just checked yesterday and I have 1909 hours of game time lol...:D
 

ZuBS_

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Thanks guys, im definetely going to ask for help soon, always been a fps gamer, so its all new to me
 

James

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Bought mine a few days ago but CourierIT are by far the most rubbish, useless company ever. Was supposed to arrive on Thurday but no, come friday aI phone and they say it is coming. I make sure some one is at home for the ENTIRE day and still nothing. Phone and they say they attempted delivery but no one was home. I have never had anything from them arrive on time!

Anyways, finally got it today so when I get home from work I will install. Any idea's on updates? How long and how big is it gonna be?

Also is there some for of names DB? Don't wann pick a name some one else is using.
 

lilDeath

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ooohh... updates is probably going to be a fair bit, don't know exactly but probably 500MB or so, maybe more, up to 700MB, dont think it can be more than that.
If you can get hold of someones updated gw.dat file, it will help a lot. Can just copy it to your machine. No need to download anything.
You should still be able to play while downloads is streaming, their streaming technology is world class.
You must just get past the first update part for the launcher.
 

James

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:/ don't know any one with the game, they all play the-game-that-shall-not-be-mensioned
 

lilDeath

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Maybe ask around here and someone can write you a copy of theirs on dvd?
I know of some that has done it.
By the looks of it, you are in JHB?
I am in CT. I will see what I can do if no one else can / will help.
 

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James said:
Also is there some for of names DB? Don't wann pick a name some one else is using.

You cannot use a name that somebody else is already using. It will tell you if you try to create a duplicate name. All names are worldwide unique.
 

James

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Well I got my copy installed it and made a character. I think I may be missing something though. The install only took about 20min and a few tiems it said downloading 1 of 220 but it flew through those. I then made a character and started playing the Monastary training (then my chick came round and I had to hide the evidence and that ended my night of playing). The only thing I can see that could be updating is when in the menu after logging in I have a lightning bolt thingie that counts up in the top corner. It moves fast but I can still play when that is ticking up.
 

gkm

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Yes, the updating is pretty painless and mostly happens without you even noticing. Enjoy the game.
 

James

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K I am playing and think I might have been shafted. Bought a sword from some one for lots of money *blush*. The starter sword just wasn't doing anything for me. Well I am online now. If anyone can add me to their friend list so I might be ale to ask for some help my IGN is Tenaka Askari
 

aCe

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What do you call a lot of money and how did you get a lot of money with a new character? I hope you didn't buy GW gold for US$. For me that totally ruins the game.
 

James

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aCe said:
What do you call a lot of money and how did you get a lot of money with a new character? I hope you didn't buy GW gold for US$. For me that totally ruins the game.


Nah, never mind the ramblings of a noob. A lot of money for me is an insignificant amount to athers :D

I am coming to tems with the game now and it was a VERY cheap buy :p
 
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