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Kurzicks or Luxons?

TheodorykTheodoryk Member Posts: 1,453
in Guild Wars

I've recently bought my key for Factions, and I've spent the past few days struggling to figure out what to do with my test Ritualist (yes I do make "test" characters before making a "main") and doing some exploring of the island with all its new sights and sounds.

I've just recently discovered the whole concept behind factions, the rivalry between the Kurzicks and Luxons, and I've been doing a bunch of reading up on the backstory and cultures of the two factions. I have to admit that I'm having a blast with learning all I can, and my searches have opened up this whole new world of Guild Wars lore for me, one which I didn't know existed. I'm a sucker for lore, and an RPer at heart, so this makes the factions expansion all the more valuable to me.

Anyhow, I stumbled upon a few pre-Factions guild threads where the debates as to which faction to join were very engrossing and sometimes quite heated. So, I got the idea of starting up a thread regarding this issue here on our own forums. Now, mind you, this isn't a "which faction should I join I can't decide" thread, I can think for myself. I just thought this could potentialy make an interesting subject of discussion, I'd love hear your thoughts and opinions. So, which faction do you support, Kurzicks or Luxons? What do you find appealing about them, what do you find aborent about the other? Have any good stories regarding ingame Kurzick v.s. Luxon rivalries between players or guilds? Declare your allegiance!





"Speaking haygywaygy or some other gibberish with your mum doesn't make you foreign."
-baff

Comments

  • SerlingSerling Member Posts: 662

    Aside from the lore, there is no advantage to aligning yourself with one or the other. Some people prefer Kurzick armor, some people prefer Luxon armor. It all offers the same level of defense, just looks different.

    My guild is aligned with the Kurzicks, but only because they're the first ones I met in Factions.

  • TheodorykTheodoryk Member Posts: 1,453

    Aside from the lore, there is no advantage to aligning yourself with one or the other. Some people prefer Kurzick armor, some people prefer Luxon armor. It all offers the same level of defense, just looks different.

    I'm well aware of that. This is a thread about personal tastes, and perhaps ingame loyalties/rivalries which may have resulted from the factions expansion, perhaps even about RP reasons for chosing one faction over the other. I'm not sure why you brought up game mechanics, but ok.

    "Speaking haygywaygy or some other gibberish with your mum doesn't make you foreign."
    -baff

  • SerlingSerling Member Posts: 662

    Was just anticipating the responses from people writing that "Luxon (or Kurzick) armor is better". Aethetics aside, it makes no difference.

    And really, if all other things (including armor) are equal, why does it matter? Looking to start a flame war?

  • TheodorykTheodoryk Member Posts: 1,453

    And really, if all other things (including armor) are equal, why does it matter? Looking to start a flame war?

    No, but it looks like you are. Sorry, not going to participate.

    "Speaking haygywaygy or some other gibberish with your mum doesn't make you foreign."
    -baff

  • nexus42nexus42 Member Posts: 288

    New here myself. Is one of the factions the 'good' side?

    Also, where I can see pictures of the different armor each faction has?

    ...Pika

  • TheodorykTheodoryk Member Posts: 1,453

    Neither faction is strictly good or bad, they're just different.

    Some basic info on the two factions: http://www.rpgstars.com/cultures/kurzick.php

    And here's a nice thread showing all the different armors available in the game: http://forums.gwonline.net/showthread.php?t=397802

    Note: You'll need to register to the forum to view the second link, but its a very simple procedure, and its free.

    "Speaking haygywaygy or some other gibberish with your mum doesn't make you foreign."
    -baff

  • nexus42nexus42 Member Posts: 288
    If neither side is good, is there a faction where the older (in age) gamers tend to congregate?

    ...Pika

  • TheodorykTheodoryk Member Posts: 1,453
    I wouldn't think so, no.

    "Speaking haygywaygy or some other gibberish with your mum doesn't make you foreign."
    -baff

  • eve_auroraeve_aurora Member Posts: 18
    I support the Kurzick side- I see a sense of beauty in the dark-forest atmosphere, which the Kurzicks give if you have ever traveled outside or around House zu Heltzer. The Kurzicks are centered around knowledge and beauty, which is something I personally treasure- my brain.


    On the Luxon-side of things, I see nothing but a desolate land that lacks beauty.. I DO like the turtles though. I want a turtle...


  • TheodorykTheodoryk Member Posts: 1,453
    I myself find that the Kurzicks possess a certain haunting beauty, to me its remenicent of the old Victorian/Gothic literature, which I'm a huge fan of.

    "Speaking haygywaygy or some other gibberish with your mum doesn't make you foreign."
    -baff

  • eve_auroraeve_aurora Member Posts: 18
    I am more a fan of the renaissance, ancient rome.. things of that nature. it is very very beautiful though.. i must agree.
  • staticman12staticman12 Member Posts: 7
    i perfer Luxons because they have a lot of open land for sight seeing and the way they build cities and stuff...to me it kind of seems that the Luxons dont relay on as much technology as the Kurzicks do....kind of i cant really explain it...seems like the Luxons "rought it" more....

  • TheodorykTheodoryk Member Posts: 1,453
    I think I get what you're saying, Luxons have that kind of gypsy nomad style. I find this quite appealing myself, really, both archetypes are romantic and engaging in their own way. I personaly think I'll be going Kurzick, simply because I like the armor designs more (Kurzick Ritualists and Warriors look particularly badass).

    "Speaking haygywaygy or some other gibberish with your mum doesn't make you foreign."
    -baff

  • paranoidpvpparanoidpvp Member Posts: 539
    I'm aligning my guild to kurzick simply due to personal preferance.

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  • TheodorykTheodoryk Member Posts: 1,453
    Well, that's good news for me then. 

    "Speaking haygywaygy or some other gibberish with your mum doesn't make you foreign."
    -baff

  • Unreal_MageUnreal_Mage Member Posts: 84

    Originally posted by eve_aurora

    I support the Kurzick side- I see a sense of beauty in the dark-forest atmosphere, which the Kurzicks give if you have ever traveled outside or around House zu Heltzer. The Kurzicks are centered around knowledge and beauty, which is something I personally treasure- my brain.

    On the Luxon-side of things, I see nothing but a desolate land that lacks beauty.. I DO like the turtles though. I want a turtle...


    ^ that goes on part 2
    I support the Kurzicks becuz well my guild alliance is and ... well they just are good even tho the past 2 days ive gotten owned in war...

    2.) Are u talking about the siege turtle!? Those things are SOOO funny! Them and their little cannon HAHAHAHA I was with some1 while doing the Vizunah Mission (Which i STILL havent completeted -PM me at Ororin Entran if u want to help im in local becuz my characters are from Fatctions-) and that little guy didnt do nottin... but they are so cool... Other than that how would u get them? I know they are on RolePlaying too... but where i dont know.
  • hadzhadz Member Posts: 712

    I play both sides off against each other...they pay me well :)

  • VGJusticeVGJustice Member Posts: 640
    I can't stand either side, they both tick me off for being so stupid and childish.

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