Dont buy this!

Gazz41 · May 2005

Go buy it its a great game, Brillant !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Evil_MoDo · May 2005

well who cares about this 14 year old fart. come on now guys, he said diablo 2 sucked, diablo 2 had its time at launch and when it first came out and know more than half of you loved that game and the rest were ok about it. this guy has no taste, one guys opnion, maybe he should go back to CS and stay away from the MMO world. he is gonna go buy COH over this...yea ok lol, i would understand WoW or MxO or FF11 but COH lol

aeric67 · May 2005

I agree with the OP, except for a bit different reasoning.

Don't buy this game if you are expecting an MMORPG with no monthly fee.

Sure, it has no monthly fee, but it is definitely not an MMORPG; the same way Diablo is not an MMORPG. This has already been said and is known. Buying two copies of a game when this was common knowledge before release was foolish. I agree with everyone there.

The graphics are nice, but so far I haven't seen the gameplay depth of even Morrowind. So I'd actually recommend that game over GW if you are looking for a good RPG experience. GW has the multiplayer PVP part, which appeals to lots... If you like the multiplayer part, then Morrowind won't "do it" for you. But if you like multiplayer like WoW... PERSISTENCE... Don't buy this game.

So I guess I want to say, don't buy this game if you are looking for an alternative to WoW.

Also, I completely agree with the jumping thing. Why is it so hard to have jumping in a game? Even if it serves no purpose other than the goofy animation. If devs are tired of people jumping all the time everywhere they go, just make jumping use energy or something. If for nothing else, when I see someone jump the whole time they run down a path or bouncing around other people, it serves as a great guide to that person's maturity level so I don't have to find out the hard way.

Rationalize all you want about why you don't care, but it's not just the lack of jumping--something that is expected to be in a game like this--it's begging the question, what else is missing? Maybe nothing, maybe everything. Depends who you ask, I guess.

Bottom line, if you grade this game next to Diablo II, you can righteously sing praises for all to hear. It's a great game on that level. But I wish it would stop being compared to--and rated against--other MMORPGs. Because that, it is not.

Paladin101 · May 2005

"Now you got to excuse me girls. I gotta go beat up mom and dad so I can buy me City of Heroes, unless I buy it for the receit I got back after I returned the unopened copy of GW...PS: Keep it coming! You are an exellent example of the "ingame community"

EXACTLY...... have fun in wasting your parents money once again... lol parents money haha... i would come flame guild wars to if i bought two copies that mommy bought me and i didn't like it.

Laneo · May 2005

Originally posted by PaulOtt

Originally posted by chrisel

Take this as advice: Dont buy this game! Its not worth it at all. Its almost as bad as Lineage 2.
Shame on me, I even bought 2 copies of this junk game. I would hardly even call this game for a MMORPG; you get your own "copy" of the world when you enter it. You cant even jump here, and yes THATS a big issue when you play a MMORPG. Damnit, its not PacMan or what?? Grrr... and the 8 slots for skills to use is ridicolous. I feel like Im playing an old game with polished GFX. I'd rather spend time on Morrowind than this.
What kind of people has reviewed this? It has a rating of 9. I smell something strange here...

From the FAQs over at http://www.guildwars.com

Is Guild Wars an MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game)?

Guild Wars has some similarities to existing MMORPGs, but it also has some key differences. Like existing MMOs, Guild Wars is played entirely online in a secure hosted environment. Thousands of players inhabit the same virtual world. Players can meet new friends in gathering places like towns and outposts where they form parties and go questing with them. Unlike many MMOs, when players form a party and embark upon a quest in Guild Wars, they get their own private copy of the area where the quest takes place. This design eliminates some of the frustrating gameplay elements commonly associated with MMOs, such as spawn camping, kill stealing, and lines to complete a quest.

Your GW Fanboi a$$ forgot to add...

"Rather than labeling Guild Wars an MMORPG, we prefer to call it a CORPG (Competitive Online Role-Playing Game). Guild Wars was designed from the ground up to create the best possible competitive role-playing experience. Success in Guild Wars is always the result of player skill, not time spent playing or the size of one's guild. As characters progress, they acquire a diverse set of skills and items, enabling them to use new strategies in combat. Players can do battle in open arenas or compete in guild-vs-guild warfare or the international tournament. Engaging in combat is always the player's choice, however; there is no player-killing in cooperative areas of the world."

GW is NOT an MMORPG! Stfu!

Aranril · May 2005

Originally posted by Droniac
The community is worse than WoW's?
Actually I've barely seen any 1337-speaking kiddies, no killstealing or ganking going on either (oh wait, that's impossible!) and virtually everyone I meet seems to be more than willing to party up and talk English.
Even if their native language isn't English (weird that there actually are people like that huh? Oh, I'm one of them as well), they'll still do their best to communicate in English.

That I will agree, but then again I suffered from inferior complex, so I never actually got the courage to talk to people to party up with... ::::38::

To the original poster,
You could have heard of "caveat emptor", right? If not, I suggest you grow up and return here only if you mastered Common Sense 101.

Since we're on the topic of "Don't Buy This!", to all fellow MMORPG and potential players,

This game IS technically an MMORPG, although it doesn't has that EQ-flavoured MMORG. (I'm not going through the details. Check other posts on GW's MMORPG definition.)
You want open PvP? Not here. There are plenty of games (including one from NCSoft) that give you the opportunity to grief people in the open. Here we called it "arenas".
If you're a casual gamer, and don't want to spend (or waste) your entire time levelling up, you MIGHT try this game.
Finally, check with your local games vendor for refund issues. "Caveat emptor."

Finally, I can rest this post in peace.

Cerveth · May 2005

Originally posted by chrisel
Take this as advice: Dont buy this game! Its not worth it at all. Its almost as bad as Lineage 2.
Shame on me, I even bought 2 copies of this junk game. I would hardly even call this game for a MMORPG; you get your own "copy" of the world when you enter it. You cant even jump here, and yes THATS a big issue when you play a MMORPG. Damnit, its not PacMan or what?? Grrr... and the 8 slots for skills to use is ridicolous. I feel like Im playing an old game with polished GFX. I'd rather spend time on Morrowind than this.
What kind of people has reviewed this? It has a rating of 9. I smell something strange here...

Can I have your stuff?

_myko · May 2005

Your GW Fanboi a$$ forgot to add...
"Rather than labeling Guild Wars an MMORPG, we prefer to call it a CORPG (Competitive Online Role-Playing Game). Guild Wars was designed from the ground up to create the best possible competitive role-playing experience. Success in Guild Wars is always the result of player skill, not time spent playing or the size of one's guild. As characters progress, they acquire a diverse set of skills and items, enabling them to use new strategies in combat. Players can do battle in open arenas or compete in guild-vs-guild warfare or the international tournament. Engaging in combat is always the player's choice, however; there is no player-killing in cooperative areas of the world."
GW is NOT an MMORPG! Stfu!

they don't say it's not a MMORPG, just that they'd prefer it not to be called one. The tag MMORPG has as many negative connotations as positive ones.

BobCrazyton · May 2005

Originally posted by chrisel

I agree on one thing though, this game can be compared with Diablo 2. Both games suck equally much. But the sound in Diablo 2 is actually way better. The sound in GW is monton and drives me crazy. Is it some deaf person who has made the sounds? God how simple it is.

Lol D2 sux?

You can tell by this post that this guy/girl/both/dumbass doesn't know what a good game or doesn't know how to play a good game and only knows how to play games like PACMAN and FROGGER and PONG with only a LITTLE BIT of thinking! Because D2 is still the best RPG today! And you only prove your stupidity buy buying TWO count 'em TWO copies of GW!!! And plus if you wanted a mule you only need 1 frigen copy not 2!!! And if you're friend wanted it he coulda bought it himself!!!

PaulOtt · May 2005

Originally posted by Laneo

Originally posted by PaulOtt

Originally posted by chrisel

Take this as advice: Dont buy this game! Its not worth it at all. Its almost as bad as Lineage 2.
Shame on me, I even bought 2 copies of this junk game. I would hardly even call this game for a MMORPG; you get your own "copy" of the world when you enter it. You cant even jump here, and yes THATS a big issue when you play a MMORPG. Damnit, its not PacMan or what?? Grrr... and the 8 slots for skills to use is ridicolous. I feel like Im playing an old game with polished GFX. I'd rather spend time on Morrowind than this.
What kind of people has reviewed this? It has a rating of 9. I smell something strange here...

From the FAQs over at http://www.guildwars.com

Is Guild Wars an MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game)?

Guild Wars has some similarities to existing MMORPGs, but it also has some key differences. Like existing MMOs, Guild Wars is played entirely online in a secure hosted environment. Thousands of players inhabit the same virtual world. Players can meet new friends in gathering places like towns and outposts where they form parties and go questing with them. Unlike many MMOs, when players form a party and embark upon a quest in Guild Wars, they get their own private copy of the area where the quest takes place. This design eliminates some of the frustrating gameplay elements commonly associated with MMOs, such as spawn camping, kill stealing, and lines to complete a quest.

Your GW Fanboi a$$ forgot to add...

"Rather than labeling Guild Wars an MMORPG, we prefer to call it a CORPG (Competitive Online Role-Playing Game). Guild Wars was designed from the ground up to create the best possible competitive role-playing experience. Success in Guild Wars is always the result of player skill, not time spent playing or the size of one's guild. As characters progress, they acquire a diverse set of skills and items, enabling them to use new strategies in combat. Players can do battle in open arenas or compete in guild-vs-guild warfare or the international tournament. Engaging in combat is always the player's choice, however; there is no player-killing in cooperative areas of the world."

GW is NOT an MMORPG! Stfu!

I beg your pardon. What is your point? I was addressing a specific issue the poster brought up: "your own private copy of the area". I wasn't talking about whether it was or wasn't defined as a MMORPG, and, frankly, don't care. I was addressing gameplay, not elitist dichotomy.

Have a nice day.

chrisel · May 2005

Originally posted by BobCrazyton

Lol D2 sux?

You can tell by this post that this guy/girl/both/dumbass doesn't know what a good game or doesn't know how to play a good game and only knows how to play games like PACMAN and FROGGER and PONG with only a LITTLE BIT of thinking! Because D2 is still the best RPG today! And you only prove your stupidity buy buying TWO count 'em TWO copies of GW!!! And plus if you wanted a mule you only need 1 frigen copy not 2!!! And if you're friend wanted it he coulda bought it himself!!!

Yeah yeah, calling me names makes you SOOOOO smart. Look here funny little Einstein. I rate both Might & Magic, Morrowind & Baldurs Gate higher than D2. If Im not totally wrong, Im sure you would have sendt the other copy in the mail to your friend instead of getting a receit back....

How smart do you need to be to understand that there are places in the world where you cant buy PC games in stores? So my guess is that you are either:

1. From the land of burgers

2. A stupid redneck from the land of burgers.

Pick you chice fat little ugly troll, then crawl back under the bridge, heres nothing for you to feed upon. -thxbye

To the rest:

I hate the games from NCSoft, Im perfectly entitled to say that + warn others before they buy them. Comparing GW with D2 says alot more about GW than D2. Im major MMORPG fan, I have used to play 15hrs a day on these games. Well, until I got fed up with WoW and bought this utterly rubbish "Guild Wars".

Now Im playing Football Manager 2005. Would I play FM 2005 if I thought it was worth playing GW? Yeah right, Im sure even that smartass little Einstein punk knows the answer on this one. I will continue with FM 2005 until I either reactivate my WoW or AO accounts, or if I happen to cross another MMORPG that interests me.

anarchyart · May 2005

Originally posted by BobCrazyton

Originally posted by chrisel
I agree on one thing though, this game can be compared with Diablo 2. Both games suck equally much. But the sound in Diablo 2 is actually way better. The sound in GW is monton and drives me crazy. Is it some deaf person who has made the sounds? God how simple it is.

Lol D2 sux?

You can tell by this post that this guy/girl/both/dumbass doesn't know what a good game or doesn't know how to play a good game and only knows how to play games like PACMAN and FROGGER and PONG with only a LITTLE BIT of thinking! Because D2 is still the best RPG today! And you only prove your stupidity buy buying TWO count 'em TWO copies of GW!!! And plus if you wanted a mule you only need 1 frigen copy not 2!!! And if you're friend wanted it he coulda bought it himself!!!

Diablo 2 is still the best RPG today?!? Dude what rock are you living under.? Diablo 2 was fun like 5 years ago, but lets face it, Its 2005 now! Diablo 2 is not only NOT still the best RPG, but it hasnt even been relevent for years lol get a grip, read a newspaper Castaway. And Dont be dissin frogger and make me break my foot off in yo' ass!

Dantes77 · May 2005

Chrisel, don't you think your being a little bit of a hypocrit calling other people trolls? Besides I really dont know why you so mad... especially at others for playing the game and liking it. *shrugs* ever heard of the saying "whatever floats your boat"?

I can understand you getting mad at people who call you an idiot or something. Heh, but i think you get the word "Flaming" wrong. Just because people disagree with your post constructively doesnt mean their flaming you their just disagreeing with you.

xavierix · May 2005

Cant we all just get along.

Dookz · May 2005

Originally posted by chriselTo the rest:
I hate the games from NCSoft, Im perfectly entitled to say that + warn others before they buy them. Comparing GW with D2 says alot more about GW than D2. Im major MMORPG fan, I have used to play 15hrs a day on these games. Well, until I got fed up with WoW and bought this utterly rubbish "Guild Wars".
Now Im playing Football Manager 2005. Would I play FM 2005 if I thought it was worth playing GW? Yeah right, Im sure even that smartass little Einstein punk knows the answer on this one. I will continue with FM 2005 until I either reactivate my WoW or AO accounts, or if I happen to cross another MMORPG that interests me.

Just wow! It goes to show you know nothing about the creators of Guild Wars...pfft NCsoft did not develop Guild Wars...do a little research on it then come back when you get your facts straight.

Your narrow mnded posts will not make people change their mind about Guild Wars, but if they did, it's from a constructive post.

elite_texan · May 2005

dudes seriously think for sec...how would you like it if us GW fans went to the WoW forum and starting flamming stuff about ITS NOT A MMORPG!!...i mean come on peeps just play the game you like and leave the others alone. nuff said

flipfloppy · May 2005

i know just because you all know that Guild wars is a better game the WoW will ever be you have to "try" and take some of the glory away. not cool

chrisel · May 2005

Originally posted by asianbrazil

HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA HOLY CRAPPPP HAHAHAHHAHAHA
o my god this is too funny
chrisel i think im a bit older than you, but nevertheless, you're a fricking dumbass.
you're probably still in school so why the hell would you have the time to play so many fricking games anyways? seriously, i mean stop depending on your parents like a little bitch and get a job or stop playing games. you are obviously extremely dumb if you're playing so many games right now. i mean im in school and get fricking good games, but i'm just a casual gamer. i suggest that you do the same. and i hope you're not english, cause your posts make no grammatical sense. huked on fonix no work for u? -that was the first thing that i saw that made me want to fricking declare you a dumbass.haha.geez man, seriously, get a life; you should study for right now and then get a job so you don't have to be momma's boy when you grow up. for all the other gamers that are dependant on thier parents right now, well that's okay, because at least you know what the hell you're talking about and you have passed elementary school.

You criticise my english skills with THAT???

Btw, welcome to you as well. This thread is getting filled with harassers, but theres room for more. Tell me, is it international harassment day where you all live?

And thank god, I'm not english nor american.

Scaris · May 2005

Originally posted by Mysk
Instanced areas: This is well covered in every review ever written. It should not have been a surprise.Jump = /jump . Yeah it's an emote, there's no where that you need to jump to.8 slots: Strategy.Originally posted by chrisel
Take this as advice: Dont buy this game! Its not worth it at all. Its almost as bad as Lineage 2.
Shame on me, I even bought 2 copies of this junk game. I would hardly even call this game for a MMORPG; you get your own "copy" of the world when you enter it. You cant even jump here, and yes THATS a big issue when you play a MMORPG. Damnit, its not PacMan or what?? Grrr... and the 8 slots for skills to use is ridicolous. I feel like Im playing an old game with polished GFX. I'd rather spend time on Morrowind than this.
What kind of people has reviewed this? It has a rating of 9. I smell something strange here...

Thank you, thats really all that needed to be said.

Alkanphel · May 2005

Well your from Norway Right? I know there are a bunch of Dead U.S. Soldiers there buddy... You better be Glad America is here! If it wasn't for America you would probably not have the Freedom that you have today!!!

***I am proud to be American***

I apologize everyone for getting off topic, but it is race riot crap like this that sets me off!

THEMANMAN · May 2005

Originally posted by chrisel

Take this as advice: Dont buy this game! Its not worth it at all. Its almost as bad as Lineage 2.
Shame on me, I even bought 2 copies of this junk game. I would hardly even call this game for a MMORPG; you get your own "copy" of the world when you enter it. You cant even jump here, and yes THATS a big issue when you play a MMORPG. Damnit, its not PacMan or what?? Grrr... and the 8 slots for skills to use is ridicolous. I feel like Im playing an old game with polished GFX. I'd rather spend time on Morrowind than this.
What kind of people has reviewed this? It has a rating of 9. I smell something strange here...

Why did you buy two copies of the game

Seems a little stupid to me.

chrisel · May 2005

Originally posted by THEMANMAN

Originally posted by chrisel

Take this as advice: Dont buy this game! Its not worth it at all. Its almost as bad as Lineage 2.
Shame on me, I even bought 2 copies of this junk game. I would hardly even call this game for a MMORPG; you get your own "copy" of the world when you enter it. You cant even jump here, and yes THATS a big issue when you play a MMORPG. Damnit, its not PacMan or what?? Grrr... and the 8 slots for skills to use is ridicolous. I feel like Im playing an old game with polished GFX. I'd rather spend time on Morrowind than this.
What kind of people has reviewed this? It has a rating of 9. I smell something strange here...

Why did you buy two copies of the game

Seems a little stupid to me.

Too lazy or to dumb to read/understand all posts, or just here to spam B/S....? Already given an answer to this. Kthxdie.

THEMANMAN · May 2005

Opps sorry. I only read that you bought 2 copies, and I thought what kind of stupid person would buy copies of the games. Sorry my bad

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chrisel · May 2005

My reasons for buying the copies were fair enough: One for me (collectors pack), and one regular copy for my friend.

The utter stupidity was that I didnt check who made this game

Ginko · May 2005

Dude, NCsoft had nothing to do with the creation of Guild Wars. ArenaNet the developer made it without any influence from the publisher. The publisher just put their logo on the movies and box.

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