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iron ingots
on guildwars (gameof the year edition) when u first start the game where do u get iron ingot? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:69.252.243.53.
 * Either buy them from Material Traders, or salvage them from metallic weapons. See Iron Ingot.--Kale Ironfist 00:55, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

iron ingots #2
is there any other way to get iron ingots before going to old Ascalon. (what are metallic weapons?) --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:69.252.243.53.
 * There are no material traders in pre-Searing, so the only way to get crafting material like iron is by salvaging. Metallic weapons are... weapons that have metal in them... :P swords, axes, hammers, shields, metal armor and such will give u iron. See also Category:Contains iron. -- ab.er. rant [[Image:User Ab.er.rant Sig.png|sig]] 03:03, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

Prophecies-Nightfall
Is there anyway to get Prophecies characters to Nightfall campaign?Bigoboy24 18:07, 1 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Absolutely. Travel to Lion's Arch and immediately you will get a little popup window telling you what quest you need to do. Let me take a look to see what it is and I'll get back to you - elviondale  (tahlk) 18:10, 1 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Take Sunspears in Kryta which is given by Lionguard Figo.--Bane of Worlds 18:11, 1 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Exactly - elviondale (tahlk) 18:13, 1 August 2007 (UTC)
 * See the FAQ on this please. -- ab.er. rant [[Image:User Ab.er.rant Sig.png|sig]] 01:29, 2 August 2007 (UTC)

Thank you much guys! I just realized the info I needed was right in FAQs.>.> Thanks again :) --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:Bigoboy24.

Soundtrack
Is there, or will there be, a soundtrack available from Guild Wars? Thanks for your reply, Karen --74.93.5.6 23:01, 2 August 2007 (UTC)
 * I sure hope so, as the music I've heard so far is just mind blowing. There's nothing better than relaxing to a little of Jeremy Soule's music which I daresay rivals that of big-budget movie soundtracks.  Between the GW, FF7 AC, and LOTR soundtracks, I'm set when it comes to mostly non-lyrical music. But yes, there was a mention of that earlier today.  Perhaps someone can dredge that up? - elviondale  (tahlk) 23:16, 2 August 2007 (UTC)
 * User_talk:Gaile_Gray and Talk:Guild_Wars_Eye_of_the_North - elviondale (tahlk) 23:23, 2 August 2007 (UTC)
 * i really love the gw musics... there are games with really shitty ones, in fact, i think most games have shitty soundtracks. but gw really makes shutting down winamp possible... i also hope to get those soundtracks. - Y0_ich_halt [[Image:User Y0_ich_halt_sig.jpg|16px]] 23:42, 2 August 2007 (UTC)

TBH?
Looking at some GW:EN content im seeing TBH pop up a lot. Is it a main town in Northern Tyria? I would just like to be clarified on this

Thanks in Advance ~Alem --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:65.41.43.130.
 * Expounding on what you mean by TBH would remedy my confusement (Alem + remedy... get it?) - elviondale (tahlk) 06:11, 3 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Well... TBH stands for "To be honest".... and tbh, you need to clarify your question a little further... -- ab.er. rant [[Image:User Ab.er.rant Sig.png|sig]] 06:51, 3 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Tyria was expanded and now you can see the complete GWEN/Tyria map. In addition to that there are a lot dungeons which you cannot see. poke | talk 09:42, 3 August 2007 (UTC)

British Columbia
I live in Canada British Columbia and I recently called stores around Surrey, BC but all the stores i called said they had no data on the bonus package,I'm wondering if they even did send shippings to British Columbia? Canasian5 9:43, August 3 2007

Is there a free trial?
Is there a free trial that I can download from the official site?
 * You could try the trilogy trial. -- trekie9001 &bull; tlk  &bull; 07:17, 4 August 2007 (UTC)

I want to leave a guild how?
How can I leave my guild?
 * By your name in the guild window, there is a little player icon. Click on it and it will give you the option to leave. --Seth Crimsonflare 01:57, 4 August 2007 (UTC)

How do you use a skill set?
Do you always have to play in a group? Also, I'm a ranger and I was wanting to know how to use my bow when fighting. I have not been able to figure out how to use my skill. Thank you. --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:Young61.


 * You generally need to be in a group, but you don't need to be in a group with other people. There's also henchmen, and, if you have Nightfall or (once it's released) Eye of the North you can also use heroes. You can attack by targeting a monster and hitting the spacebar (unless you've configured the controls to use some other key to attack). If your bow isn't equipped, you can equip it in the inventory panel, which is accessed from the menu, or with the appropriate key. -- Gordon Ecker 03:07, 4 August 2007 (UTC)


 * you don't need to be attacking regularly to use your skills, just hit the appropriate key (1-8 is default) or click the skill icon and your character will move in range and use the skill. you can stop that action by pressing esc (default). you can also just double-click an enemy to start attacking it. - Just_m3 [[Image:User Y0_ich_halt_sig.jpg|16px]] 11:50, 4 August 2007 (UTC)

skill builds
where can i find good skill builds? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:66.190.233.250.
 * Other fansites, such as PvXwiki and Guild Wars Guru. We also have some builds in user pages, and there is currently a discussion outside of the user namespace. -- Gordon Ecker 05:43, 4 August 2007 (UTC)

Game chat
y is there still a load of swearing in the chat channel--86.4.180.8 02:43, 4 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Because ANet cannot suppress human nature and its desire to express itself, regardless of how rudely, innapropriately, or rashly. It can offer rewards for following rules set forth or punish those who break them, but it cannot completely control the thought process of the human mind nor circumvent the creativity used in getting around filters. However, making sure that your chat filter is on and you don't incite people into using that language typically makes things family friendly.  - elviondale  (tahlk) 07:10, 4 August 2007 (UTC)
 * If the chat is particularly offensive you can always send a complaint with the time, district, offensive comments, player names and a screenshot into support (get there from the official website and go under the support section for the link - when you're at the support website the place to file a report is under "Ask a question"). You won't find out if the person gets blocked for their behaviour because that information is kept confidential, but if the comments are racist/sexist/vile/obscene then chances are they will take some sort of action about it. And if not, it's always worth the try, especially if people are ruining your gaming experience by being lewd. :) - B e X  [[Image:User BeXoR sig.gif|iawtc]] 13:18, 4 August 2007 (UTC)

Insignias
Hey Everyone,

Does anyone know if insignia bonuses stack from armor piece to armor piece? For instance, if I have a Dervish with 5 Windwalker Insignia (+5 armor for each active enchantment placed on the character, to a maximum of 20 at four enchantments). If I apply one to each piece of armor he has, does he get +25 armor for each enchantment he has on him, or do the effects not stack, keeping the total at only +5 armor per enchantment even though he's got the insignia on 5 separate armor pieces? Any help on this would be much appreciated. Thanks.

--24.3.42.78 11:43, 4 August 2007 (UTC)Romen


 * when you take damage, there is a certain percent chance that the damage hits your head, torso, hands, legs or feet. depending on where it hits, the armor bonuses from that armor piece will take effect. theres a 15% chance of hit for head, hands and feet, 20% chance of hit on legs and 35% chance of hit on your torso (i admit, i'm not sure about those percents, maybe it's 25%legs and 30% torso). that's why energy and health bonuses are bigger on torso pieces. assuming you get hit on your torso, that piece has a windwalker insignia, max armor and you have 4 enchantments up, this means you have a total of 70 (base) + 20 (insignia) = 90 armor which the damage has to pass. see also Armor - Just_m3 [[Image:User Y0_ich_halt_sig.jpg|16px]] 11:54, 4 August 2007 (UTC)


 * Thank you! I didn't even know that! I've been playing this game for about two years. Now I feel tarded. LOL. Thanks again! This helps! 24.3.42.78 11:07, 6 August 2007 (UTC)Romen

Confused
I currently have factions, which ive beaten, if i buy nightfall, or prophecies, can i bring my current character(s) over to elona or tyria and get the armor and skills, do i keep the same account with the same password? How does it work? thanks Zeroxe17:56, 4 August 2007 (UTC)


 * Yes, if you buy Nightfall or Prophecies and add the key that comes with it to your account you can take your Factions characters over to play Nightfall or Prophecies. -- [[Image:User indochine sig icon.png]]Indochine talk 18:01, 4 August 2007 (UTC)


 * See the FAQ -- [[Image:User indochine sig icon.png]]Indochine talk 18:08, 4 August 2007 (UTC)

expantions
Are all, the expantions stand alone?
 * the guild wars campaigns meet each other's stories, you can add them all to the same account and you characters can travel between the campaigns registered on you account. so: no. - Y0_ich_halt [[Image:User Y0_ich_halt_sig.jpg|16px]] 23:20, 4 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Prophecies, Factions and Nightfall are standalone games which you can play without having anything else of the game. They can be combined to one account to have access to the new content. Eye of the North is the coming expansion. It needs at least one of the stand alone games. poke | talk 01:52, 5 August 2007 (UTC)
 * ok, didn't think of that kinda view. - Y0_ich_halt [[Image:User Y0_ich_halt_sig.jpg|16px]] 18:40, 5 August 2007 (UTC)

ANet Problems
My info: I've been running GW on this same computer for years now. I have versions up to Nightfall. I have a DSL connection. Suddenly, I cant connect to ArenaNet. I get no error messages except for the "cannot connect, server may be congested" message after a few minutes. We DID recently acquire a new firewall and regisrty fix programs. I have put the GW program in the firewall's trusted zone and then gone as far as closing the firewall altogether.... still the same result.. the "Connecting To Arenanet" window opens, but never gets beyond "0%" connection. I understand that there may be router problem, but I know nothing about router settings, and havent knowingly changed anything to do with the router. I have tried the "repair installation" tab from the Nightfal disc, but again, cant connect to Arenanet. I have reinstalled DirectX 9.0c from the disc. I am now at the end of my own technical reasoning limits and am in need of advice. Maybe the registry fix program deleted something important? I dunno...  router settings? Please help if anyone can... thanxx much for any time and input:) --72.82.51.197 18:37, 5 August 2007 (UTC)
 * well... if everything else works... how about comparing the settings for your explorer and adjusting gw? or maybe it's really just the server not working. - Y0_ich_halt [[Image:User Y0_ich_halt_sig.jpg|16px]] 18:44, 5 August 2007 (UTC)

No adjustments in explorer settings... looks like everythings the same as usual... where would I adjust gw settings? I guess the next step would be to uninstall and reinstall, but I'll have to wait until my son wakes up and be sure he doesnt have expansion pack stuff on here before I yank it all out. All of this started after running a registry fix program...I'm a little suspicious about what it has "fixed". Not sure I trust some of these types of "repair" programs, but it fixed the problem I was having with the CPU bluescreening every 20 mins. Any knowledge of the router possibility? Pretty sure its not the server.. never had the problem before, and havent been able to connect in about a week... since the regfix.. --72.82.51.197 19:02, 5 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Check portforward.com for advice on router settings. I'm also slightly suspicious of this 'registry fix' program, do some research on it imo. Also check here and here for advice. -- AT (talk | contribs)

TY much for the input..'preciate it --72.82.51.197 19:06, 5 August 2007 (UTC)
 * to explain myself - i thought of adjusting the settings in your firewall(s). :) - Y0_ich_halt [[Image:User Y0_ich_halt_sig.jpg|16px]] 19:22, 5 August 2007 (UTC)

black screen
i've played before just on a different computer i've downloaded the setup stuff on to this one and it's just giving me a black screen i can hear music but, nothing else i've tried reinstalling it, changing my screen setting still nothing can anyone help?
 * Checklist of things I can think of:


 * Check your new machine meets the minimum requirements.
 * Graphics drivers - are they updated? If not sure, get them up to the latest version
 * Does your graphic card support DX9? If not, that's the problem.
 * Without any other information, I can't really help past that. -- AT (talk | contribs) 23:55, 5 August 2007 (UTC)
 * I get that some times when I maximize the game on my 2nd computer. Its a 7600GS, so I know its not a card/other hardware issue, but rather an OS (Vista) display-optimizing/switching/something delay. --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:Elviondale.

Primary Quests
Is there a list of primaryquests and where i can start them? I just finished Honorable General, so idk what to do now. Im lvl 10 dersh --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:64.12.117.20.
 * List of Nightfall missions - shows the quests too - elviondale (tahlk) 05:59, 6 August 2007 (UTC)
 * See the Honorable General. Look at the infobox on the top right, it'll tell you what's the follow-up. The NPC who gave you the quest reward for the Honorable General also offers you the next primary quest in line. -- ab.er. rant [[Image:User Ab.er.rant Sig.png|sig]] 06:38, 6 August 2007 (UTC)

non-quest items
Hi guys,

I've been playing now for about 3 yrs. and have accumulate a bunch of items that I'd love to what I should do with. IE: skelton bones, Alpine Seeds, and all that stuff. none of which are quest items. My question is does Wiki have a page that lists all these materials and which ones should be stalk piled? If so can someone plz send me a link to that page. I have over eighty different things in storage I'd love to get rid of but I fear that as soon as I sell them I'll be looking for the darn things five minutes later. Thanks a bunch.

Braduck the Great


 * generally you can just type in the item's name into the search panel to the left and you will get to the item's page with information what you can trade it for, what i salvages into etc.etc. sometimes the page can't be found. here are some possible reasons for this:
 * you misspelled something
 * article names are usually exactly the same as the item's name, including capital letters. try to get as close to the article as you can
 * the article doesn't exist, i don't think we're still missing articles, though
 * for what you mentioned here: Alpine Seed, Skeletal Bone - as you see, that doesn't exist. Skeletal Limb does, if you meant that. - Y0_ich_halt [[Image:User Y0_ich_halt_sig.jpg|16px]] 00:43, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
 * somebody here on the wiki made a great list of collectables and their collectors, including profit you can make. who was that again? does anyone know? - Y0_ich_halt [[Image:User Y0_ich_halt_sig.jpg|16px]] 00:44, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Wow... that's a huge waste of storage. To find out if you actually need those stuff, as Y0_ich_halt said, simply visit the page of each of those items. We call these items "Collectibles" the stuff you collect to give to collectors in exchange for stuff. Just see if you need the things that the collector offers. If not, sell them. Most of these collectibles can be sold because a lot of collectors offer only weapons. But those weapons are good equipment for your heroes though. -- ab.er. rant [[Image:User Ab.er.rant Sig.png|sig]] 02:55, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
 * The correct term is "trophy" though "collectable" is more widely used in game. Unfortunately the collector info isn't complete yet. - B e X  [[Image:User BeXoR sig.gif|iawtc]] 02:59, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

i am not goold speak ingils
there are a guy ( Oo Evil llll ) the guy are spamming whit me and i am bored how i am stop it
 * Press N and add them to your ignore list. - B e X  [[Image:User BeXoR sig.gif|iawtc]] 12:18, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

Unable to Complete a Mission
I was loading the mission for Minister Cho's Estate when GuildWars crashed. After I logged back in I found myself in the outpost of the estate without the quest in my mission log and upon returning to the quest-giver, I found myself unable to get it once more. I tried your advise to the last person but theres nothing under the party menu the last person I talked to was the guard in the estate and I watched the little movie so know what do I do?? Thank you for any help you can give!! also I just thought of something I played the game on a friends computer(he showed me the game) and there was 4 slots for weapon slots now I bought the game and mine onle has one is there something I can do fix that?? Again thanks
 * When you're in the outpost you have to press "Start mission" on your party window. And to show all weapon slots there is a button under your character image in your inventory. Click that button and you can select how many are shown. - B e X  [[Image:User BeXoR sig.gif|iawtc]] 12:19, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

how do i control minions
how do i control my minions like the bone horror? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:71.103.88.134.
 * you can't control them like henches. they will attack anything in their aggro bubble and if you attack something outside of her bubble, they will attack, too. see minion. - Y0_ich_halt [[Image:User Y0_ich_halt_sig.jpg|16px]] 19:36, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

Code 058
While leaving and entering from Issnur Isles to Mehtani Isles in a Quest I ran into a code 058 error. Restarting the game did'nt help. What to do.
 * I'm getting a code 58 error as I log into Guild Wars as well. Says that it is unable to connect to the Login Server and is "very likely a problem with the router" or something. Going to try turning off computer, cable, and router first thing. -- Talonz [[Image:User Talonz sig.gif]] // 21:07, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
 * A lot of people seem to be getting that. Looks like a server hiccup.  I say just chill and wait it out.  --Valshia 21:10, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
 * See a more detailed topic below - elviondale (tahlk) 21:22, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

Unable to connect
(UTC)
 * See a more detailed topic below - elviondale (tahlk) 21:21, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

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Massive Dropout?
So everyone on my TS server dropped out of game. I didn't see any planned network maintenance.. was there? - elviondale (tahlk) 20:55, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
 * I had a friendslist disconnect a couple of minutes ago. Just had to reconnect it and it was fine. - anja  [[Image:User Anja Astor sig icon.png|talk]] 20:56, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
 * friendslist dropped and then the game dropped :/--[[Image:User Gummy Joe Sig Icon.PNG]]Gummy Joe 20:57, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Nopes.. my wholeguild and friendlists droppedout.. me and my friends are stuck in a map.. with a forever red system msg spamming "Reattempting connection to the server (Code=13)." 『♥LadyTemp♥ 』  20:57, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Typical server error.. wait some minutes and it will be ok. poke | talk 20:58, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Completely dropped out of game now and I can't log in.. going to check if GW will even start from a fresh execution - elviondale (tahlk) 21:00, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Can start the client, but get no login announcements and can't log in (err=058). --Valshia 21:05, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Same here *EDIT* Back up (the annoucements that is) :)--[[Image:User Gummy Joe Sig Icon.PNG]]Gummy Joe 21:11, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Back in. w00t. Just realized this is the talk page.  Should go to the main page maybe. - elviondale  (tahlk) 21:14, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

Sever Issue Update by Gaile Gray
"Hi, guys,

"As some of you have noticed, a problem developed at the data center in LA. Unfortunately, all game connections are routed through LA, which means that you most likely will not be able to get into Guild Wars while this problem is being solved. (If you're currently connected, you may be able to continue to play.)

"Tons of people are working on this problem right now, and we're hopeful that it'll be fixed really soon.

"Thanks for your patience!"

Seems like they've fixed the problem now, as I can connect. -- Talonz  // 21:23, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Or not... I can connect, but not get into an area. Ah well. ^_^ -- Talonz [[Image:User Talonz sig.gif]] // 21:26, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

guildwars accont
i cant get on my accont because it says conneting for a long time and then it shows the eerore166.214.71.168 21:17, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
 * See this, this everything above and this... poke | talk 21:21, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Sorry, can't help it... it's "error". -- ab.er. rant [[Image:User Ab.er.rant Sig.png|sig]] 03:06, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

How do i move my character in GW Prophecies to Factions
What do i need to do to use my acsended level 20 character from Prophecies in Factions or Nightfall --58.105.151.235 03:32, 8 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Take a look at Guild Wars Wiki:FAQ - Tanetris 03:39, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

Graphic error ?!?
I have a problem with my graphics it seems the textures are in squares and don't blend together? When I mess with the anti-aliasing no matter what setting "none", "x2" or "x4" it corrects itself but when i entire another instanced area it reverts to the squared textures. I currently have 2 "Nvidia geforce 6800 xt" "videocards and amd anthlon 64 x2 dual core processor 4000+" and is SLI compatible.66.178.222.218 08:21, 8 August 2007 (UTC)


 * hmm, when i played yesterday, suddenly gray triangles started to pop up. then everything fizzled and finally i had a black screen. that's the scenario when your vidcard lost its cooler. have you checked you vidcard? maybe there's something wrong in your pc. - Y0_ich_halt [[Image:User Y0_ich_halt_sig.jpg|16px]] 11:59, 8 August 2007 (UTC)


 * If you mean that your antialiasing is resetting itself, check your graphic card options perhaps. You might have something there in a profile that overrides the in game settings. - B e X  [[Image:User BeXoR sig.gif|iawtc]] 12:06, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

stuck at nightfal
Hi my ranger is from Prophecies and I got a run to gates of desolation before the mission there. Well I am stuck at vabii at the tahrik orchard mission my guild leader said i will have to do some missions again but i dont know what that means so someone plz help me--15:09, 8 August 2007 (UTC)~grimlin6
 * I think you just have to complete Tihark orchard and then continue on with the missions after that. you will eventually be taken to Gate of Desolation and be allowed to do the mission :) -- Alien [[Image:User Alien Sig.png]] 15:13, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

Suspended for ignorance?
Ok my account was suspended for 71 hours on 8/7/07 at around 12:00 P.M. Central Time, saying I was excessively "spamming" in in-game chat. All I did was say, "Selling heavy gavel of warding!!" and this guy just said, "Nikki Tikki, I reported you." I didnt get a good look at the name, otherwise I would have reported him for misuse of support.guildwars.com's "Report a Player" section. If there was some new rule that was added to GW, then I had no knowledge of it. I was inactive for a week-and-a-half and I just started playing it yesterday, and to not be able to play it after creating a new guild, meeting new friends, and making money, it really angers me to see such an inferior mistake resulting in having you suspended for 71 hours. I tried looking at the site for something involving in-game chat, but all it said was stuff about "Any sexual harrassment, asking for personal information, selling accounts, game codes, and other Guild Wars producs, are punishable by having your account banned or suspended for a time." And I tried checking in the log-in section of GW, to find in the news portion anything about any new rules. It just mentioned GW2 video game creators needed.

If someone could help me reach the Guild Wars staff and help me try to get un-suspended, I would be ever-thankful. -Nikki Tikki, 8/8/07 10:33 AM Central Time.


 * Talk to support and tell them about it. They may be able to do somethng about it if you tell them what happened. -- [[Image:User indochine sig icon.png]]Indochine talk 15:35, 8 August 2007 (UTC)


 * or you could just wait til you're allowed to play again. if it's 71 hours from 12pm, it should be a rest of around 60 hours now. that's less than 3 days. tbh, i think it might even take longer to get them unlock your account than just waiting it out. - Y0_ich_halt [[Image:User Y0_ich_halt_sig.jpg|16px]] 15:39, 8 August 2007 (UTC)


 * If you were suspended, the logs of your chat would have been reviewed to see if you were spamming, so it wasn't abuse of the reporting system. There was recently an announcement on the log in window about chat channel changes, and I'm sure it's on the official website too. That being said, if you tell support you were not aware of the changes they may be able to help you. If you do contact them and they wont, then at least you know now and won't do it again. :( - B e X  [[Image:User BeXoR sig.gif|iawtc]] 15:53, 8 August 2007 (UTC)

error code=58
im trying to log on and its saying im getting error code=58 wat do i do


 * see the discussions above. ("Sever Issue Update by Gaile Gray", "massive dropout", "unable to connect") - Y0_ich_halt [[Image:User Y0_ich_halt_sig.jpg|16px]] 20:10, 8 August 2007 (UTC)


 * read this...

Code=058

Answer

We're sorry that you are experiencing network difficulties. The error you are reporting, Code=058, is indicative of a mis-configured network setting or network interference. Please use the following information in order to assist you in troubleshooting this issue:

1. Make sure GW.EXE or GWSETUP.EXE is added to your firewall's exception list. If you have already allowed Guild Wars in the past, please double check the exceptions. Often times firewalls will decide to block Guild Wars after it has patched. If adding an exception does not help, please try completely uninstalling the firewall software.

2. If you are using a router, please open and/or forward both TCP port 6112 and TCP port 80 within their settings. If you are connecting to Guild Wars while on a campus or business network, please consult your network's administrator to verify that these ports are available. If you are using a NETGEAR® router please review the following article:

Why am I unable to connect to Guild Wars while using my NETGEAR® router?

If you are using a wireless router, try connecting your computer directly to the router using an Ethernet cable instead.

3. Try temporarily disabling any Internet Security or Anti-virus/spyware applications. If this resolves the connection issue, then you will need to properly configure these applications in order to enable them while you play Guild Wars. Please contact the author of the software if you do not know how to make these adjustments.

4. If your Internet Service Provider is America Online® and you are unable to use Internet applications outside of the AOL® client (such as Internet Explorer), please contact their Customer Support regarding this issue at http://www.aol.com/support/help.adp.

If the above information did not resolve this issue, please contact our Technical Support team by opening the PlayNC Support Center and clicking the Ask a Question link at the bottom of the page. Please include the following information:

Are you connecting through a router or hub? If so, what is the name and model number? Are you on a home, campus, or business network? Are you using a firewall application? If so which one? Do you use any Internet Security Applications (ISA) such as CYBERsitter, Net-Nanny, ZoneAlarm®, McAfee®, or Norton™? Who is your Internet service provider? What type of connection do you have (cable, DSL, dial-up)? Where are you located? Please provide as much relevant information as possible; this will help them swiftly resolve your issue. --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:Nikki Tikki.

server issues
im trying to to load to server and it says unable to connect to game server due to network error wat should i do --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:Shawnisabum.


 * Go to http://support.guildwars.com and click on your region, go to the more section under technical support, and click on Code=058, read what it has to say, and try to fix it. That is all i can think of, at any rate.--Princess of Sins 03:36, 9 August 2007 (UTC)


 * If you need any more help, go to my page and post some more questions. I'd be glad to help another user in need. --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:Nikki Tikki.
 * Tip: Sign using ~ . See GWW:SIGN. -- ab.er. rant [[Image:User Ab.er.rant Sig.png|sig]] 04:32, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

HELP
Hi I downloaded your game and I forgot my password and user acount can u reply a.s.a.p ur send to  
 * Your user account name is the email address which you used to register Guild Wars. -- Gordon Ecker 09:43, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

how do i.....
How do I get my Access Key for when you sign up?
 * if you bought the game in a store, there will be a card with your code in the box. if you added a campaign through the online store you don't need one. - Y0_ich_halt [[Image:User Y0_ich_halt_sig.jpg|16px]] 19:58, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

ab
my firend gets a messege when trying to get into ab saying he can only go when the battle returns, what does this mean
 * might be while he was there, the borders between kurzick and luxon territory have moved. in that case the battle map is different and so are the outposts, meaning he's in the wrong outpost to change. simply return to your guild hall and go back into ab to get to the right outpost. see Alliance Battles for more detail. - Y0_ich_halt [[Image:User Y0_ich_halt_sig.jpg|16px]] 21:05, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

i cant get access to Koss
How can I get Koss back--220.236.64.167 01:48, 10 August 2007 (UTC)
 * I'm guessing you just finished the Consulate Docks mission. In order to get Koss back, you need to finish Hunted! (obtained from Sunspear Modiki in Yohlon Haven) The Great Escape (obtained from Lonai in Sunspear Sanctuary after completing Hunted!). -- Gordon Ecker 01:51, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

4 days, leel 20
HI, i have been playing for 4 days, so i rushed to get level 20. Im a derv, but i dont have many good skills. Is there a list of derv skills, and good things to do hen ur a derv? Im pretty weak, the only good thing about my char is a Deathbringer. Please help. --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:64.12.117.80.
 * List of dervish skills. If you're looking for builds try pvxwiki.com - B e X  [[Image:User BeXoR sig.gif|iawtc]] 02:46, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

what is the level cap?--216.221.96.202
 * 20 -- Snog  rat [[Image:User Snograt signature.png]] 05:16, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

Slow load, Bad lag
I load slow sometimes, most of the times it takes about 1 minute or 2 minutes to load, but sometimes it takes seconds. Nearly all the time i lag so bad i can barely walk. Is there any way i can change this? Please help, i love guild wars and dont want to quit. --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:64.12.117.80.


 * Make sure that other programs are shut down and that your system meets the minimum requirements (and also recommended). Giving the window focus will shorten load times as well (making sure that its on top or full screen.  Consider upgrading your system if this doesn't solve your issue - elviondale  (tahlk) 03:36, 10 August 2007 (UTC)


 * One other culprit that people sometimes overlook is Flash content on one or more open web pages running in the background (yes, the banner ads on the fan forums contribute to this). If these steps don't improve your connections speed try filling out a support ticket at PlayNC.com to see if they can give you any specific suggestions. - Thulsey  [[Image:User Thulsey good.gif|Zheng]] - talk 06:00, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

Acount CD keys
Hi, my friend gave me his accoutn becuase he does not play anymore and it only had nightfall on it. i purchased factions and profecies and added the cd keys to that account. Recently i decided that i wanted to use MY cd keys to make my own account instead of using my friends. (I cant change the accoutn name becuase i visited the online store one day becuase i was bored, not shopping, bored and i was unaware of the rule.) How can i disable MY CD Keys from my friends account??

--192.168.1.102


 * You can't. Each campaign key can be once to either create an account or add a campaign to an existing account, neither of which is reversible. -- Gordon Ecker 05:24, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

bosses ???
i have been trying for days to get a green bow but the boss i keep fighting never drops its been two days and i have killed him countless time wot am i doing wrong --Double D 17:04, 10 August 2007 (UTC)
 * well, bad luck or the boss doesn't have any green drop. - Y0_ich_halt [[Image:User Y0_ich_halt_sig.jpg|16px]] 17:08, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

i stayed on for 9 hours and finaly got my bow now i hav my complete collection {Double D}

Missing Acess Codes
I just bought Guild Wars Factions and I am missing the white envelope with the Acess code in it --24.10.50.43 15:59, 10 August 2007 (UTC)
 * white envelope? there should be a card with a black stripe hiding the key that you can scratch off. - Y0_ich_halt [[Image:User Y0_ich_halt_sig.jpg|16px]] 16:06, 10 August 2007 (UTC)
 * The site said the Factions should have come with a small white perforated envelope, containing the code inside. Mine only game with the game, product catalog, trial codes for other games, reference guide, installing instructions, manuscript and a security device. No access envelope or anything to scratch off.24.10.50.43 17:06, 10 August 2007 (UTC)
 * that's strange... mine had its card as it should. i suggest you send a message to the nc support (guildwars.com -> support). - Y0_ich_halt [[Image:User Y0_ich_halt_sig.jpg|16px]] 17:08, 10 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Ive been to the site. Once I fill in my information it forces me to make an account, which Ive already done and go no further. I doubt it even went through. 24.10.50.43 17:16, 10 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Please do not remove information from this page, regardless of whether you added it or not.
 * If you purchased the game from somewhere other than a retail new-in-box store or directly from a Guild Wars affiliate, its likely someone already used the key, ie eBay, Amazon, etc. - elviondale (tahlk) 17:21, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

Sorry Ive never done this before. I bought the game at Target last night.24.10.50.43 17:27, 10 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Ok- stores I've tried to return games to usually aren't happy to accept them due to missing keys- the assumption being that you're lying and took it out already. Definitely try NCSoft support.  If nothing works through there, try taking it back, but don't expect too much - elviondale  (tahlk) 17:42, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

Well, I tried the support. But, with the next page forcing me to make an account when I just had minutes before I didnt go any further. So Im not sure my question even went through. As far as I know this isnt some used, repackaged game. Ive never heard of a new game missing a keycode before.24.10.50.43 17:53, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

hay i was reading your story and you need to take the game back and say' iv lost my acces key then they will look for it and give it to you but you have to bring the game with you

may be a dumb question but...
at the moment i have guild wars nightfall and ive made an account with it. ive ordered 1+2 off the internet and i was wondering whether you can add number 1 campaign to number 3 or whether you had to start with 1 then add 2 or 3 ect.

bottom line (if above was confusing)

if i have a nightfall(3) account can i add on previous campaign activation numbers or do u have to make a prophecies(1) account then add later versions


 * You can add the campaigns to your account in any order. --Valshia 20:51, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

kk thanks. i thought id be able to but i just wantd a conformation

The new GW:EN (Eye of the North) expansion is different: it requires one of the previous 3 campaigns as a prerequisite and cannot be used on its own.

mesemer/?
wats a good secondary for a mesmer?
 * All proffessions could be argued as making a good secondary for mesmer, it depends what style of play you want to go for and what build you want to run. see pvxwiki.com for some ideas. -- Lemming [[Image:User Lemming64 sigicon.png]] 21:53, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

question
i made a guildwars acc on my other computer. i moved, and its not there anymore. and i tried to re-install it and it didnt work.. what to do? 21:40, 10 August 2007 (UTC)~
 * all you need is your login name/email address and password and you should be able to login to your account from any computer in the world that has guild wars installed -- Lemming [[Image:User Lemming64 sigicon.png]] 21:51, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

Bsosses
I am currently making a good farming build, what are some bosses that drop green scythes and bows? TY


 * Try the List of ranger unique items and List of dervish unique items. Backsword 21:57, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

Account Expiration
my acount has said it has expied what is all this about it told me 2 go on the game shop 2 do something but u sed no online gamming fees if i have 2 bye something elce u are breaking your agreement with me ples sort this out ples? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:84.64.68.41.
 * Whoa, calm down. What exactly does it say is expired, and where exactly did you see the message? Did you pre-order GW:EN? If so, that's just the extra trial keys that came with the pre-order for the other chapters expiring - if you own the full chapters, you'll still be able to play they regularly, since the trial keys didn't affect you in the first place. [[Image:User Aiiane-a.gif|Go to Aiiane's Talk page]] (Aiiane - talk - contribs) 12:19, 11 August 2007 (UTC)

Warning the tengu
I m in Factions' primary quest "warning the tengu", Soar Honorclaw asked me to follow Talon Silverwing to defeat an afflicted creature. To south-west, I found nothing and checked around the area for an hour. Is there anything I ve been missing? Please help.
 * "Head to the south west and kill the Afflicted Creature." You can read more about the quest at Warning the Tengu - elviondale  (tahlk) 15:39, 11 August 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for instant reply. I did read that, and went to the point in the map. I still couldnt see any Afflicted or Talon around the area. Am I supposed to meet Talon Silverwing first before going to that point? And where can I find him? I didnt see him in the village.


 * I'm not sure. Besides whatever the walkthrough says, I don't know. I've never done the quest before >.< - elviondale  (tahlk) 17:56, 11 August 2007 (UTC)


 * you're supposed to talk to soar honorclaw, get the quest followup and then follow talon, who should begin to walk south-west. you should then find a lvl 14 afflicted assassin (named "afflicted creature") at the beach. - Y0_ich_halt [[Image:User Y0_ich_halt_sig.jpg|16px]] 18:19, 11 August 2007 (UTC)

im stuck here too :( cant find anything
 * The quest will not work correctly if you have any of the festival quests in your log. - B e X  [[Image:User BeXoR sig.gif|iawtc]] 01:45, 12 August 2007 (UTC)

Thank you so much. I found it after I abandoned the festival quest.

Maps
Hi, i was wondering how to get my characters from cantha to elona, any help would b gr8, thnx Jake63.175.4.119 18:40, 11 August 2007 (UTC)
 * that should be in the faq. anyway:
 * Go to Lion's Arch to travel from Tyria to the other continents
 * go to Kaineng Center in Cantha
 * and Kamadan, Jewel of Istan in Elona
 * Once you get to one of those towns you will get a pop-up message telling you about the quests you need to do to get to other continents. - Y0_ich_halt [[Image:User Y0_ich_halt_sig.jpg|16px]] 18:43, 11 August 2007 (UTC)

Running
Hello, My names cole well i need help finding a good running build for A/W. Can you plz Show me one? Or tell? im a level 20. I will be getting on guild wars now but whisper me if you have a good build. Cole The Sin. --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:69.243.241.8.


 * PvX Wiki is a great builds repository - elviondale (tahlk) 19:03, 11 August 2007 (UTC)


 * This might be a base to start off. use deadly paradox only if you activate shadow form afterwards. - Y0_ich_halt [[Image:User Y0_ich_halt_sig.jpg|16px]] 19:21, 11 August 2007 (UTC)
 * This might be a base to start off. use deadly paradox only if you activate shadow form afterwards. - Y0_ich_halt [[Image:User Y0_ich_halt_sig.jpg|16px]] 19:21, 11 August 2007 (UTC)

QUEESTION
HOEW DO I SINE MI COMMENTS? &mdash;The preceding awesome-sauce comment was added by Skakid9090. 03:22, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
 * with ~ . - elviondale (tahlk) 03:59, 12 August 2007 (UTC)

The Cartographer Title
Hi, I just found out that the Arenas count towards the Cartographer title. How much do they add to the amount? Is it possible to reach the 100% without the arena areas? I can't believe there would be no way to reach the 100% and not explore the arenas. I sure hope there is a way since I'm at level 20 and 98.9% right now and don't want to start over with my character. Thanks for the reply. Mduecker 03:54, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Yes, you can get 100% without arenas. If you can access the arenas, however, it is easier to get the title.  Even with a level 20 character, you can enter the Ascalon and Kamadan arenas, however you may not play.  The method described at Cartographer is how I completed both Elona and Tyria on my main character - elviondale  (tahlk) 04:02, 12 August 2007 (UTC)

That's very good news. Thank you for your reply. I'll look at your prefered way of completion. Thanks again. Mduecker 04:04, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Any time - elviondale (tahlk) 04:06, 12 August 2007 (UTC)

Shing Jea
Is it possible to get to Shing Jea island if your character was not born in factions? If so, how?
 * See Port to get to Kaineng Center then go to, marketplace to catch a ferry to shing jea island ~ Kurd [[Image:User Kurd sig.png]] 11:57, 12 August 2007 (UTC)

Thanks heaps

How 2 start my own game?
Hi there i'm a new player who would like 2 join. I want 2 b able 2 do the missions, create my own players & all that other stuff. I've heard that it was a great game & that all my friends enjoy playing it. Even my boyfriend in joins playing it. Whenever i'm @ his house he is playing the game. But i want 2 b able 2 play the game as well. I just don't wanna ask him how 2 start my own game cuz i want 2 c how good the game is on my own. And later when i'm able 2 add people 2 my group i'll tell him. Cuz his players r @ a very high level & i want 2 get my players @ a high level 2 make it seem like i know wut i'm doin'. So if u can help me out i would very much appreshiate it tks. --Lildevil 16:27, 12 August 2007 (UTC) --Lildevil 16:15, 12 August 2007 (UTC)
 * To play Guild Wars you have (of course) to buy the game. See this for more information. poke | talk 16:20, 12 August 2007 (UTC)

How 2 start my own game?2
Wut if i don't have a computer @ home. But i go on the computer @ my step-dads house or @ my boy friends. But my step dad does not have the game & that i only c him every 2nd week if i'm lucky. And of course my boy friend has the game @ his house but i don't want him 2 know that i'm playing the game just yet. But since he has the game would it b possible 4 me 2 log on 2 the game but 2 get 2 my own game? And if i did buy the game how much would it cost? And remember i really want 2 start my own game but i don't want my boy friend 2 know that i'm playing it just yet. Or is that my only option 2 let my boy friend know i'm playing the game or that i wanna start my own game.--Lildevil 16:37, 12 August 2007 (UTC)


 * Once you buy the game and figure out what campaigns you want, its a great idea to find a helpful guild. Members can help out with missions and such and offer advice on skills, trading, armor, weapons, and enemies.  If you ever need a hand in game, feel free to message me at Elviondale Anwarnya.  You can log in to your account from any computer that has the game on it.  If it doesn't have the game, you can download it through the guild wars web site.  All you have to do is put in your email and password and it will log you right in to your own characters exactly where you left off an another computer. - elviondale  (tahlk) 16:39, 12 August 2007 (UTC)

Attribute Levels
I maxed out my Fire Magic attribute level and now have been adding runes to my armor to get it to 20 however it is stopping at level 15? I can't figure out why. Im using a Flame Eye FM+1, two Ele Major Fire FM+2 each, and a Ele Minor Fire FM+1. The runes are on Chest Legs and Boots. Please tell me why it's staying at 15 and not at 18. Does playing prophecies have anything to do with it? --Guardian
 * Attribute bonuses from runes don't stack - if you put a Major and Minor rune on armor pieces, all you'll get is +2. However, the health penalty does stack, so having more than one rune of the same attribute is actually worse. -- AT (talk | contribs) 17:00, 12 August 2007 (UTC)

Oh i see, well that would explain it. What would you suggest being the best way to get my fire magic level to 20? --Guardian


 * The highest *permanent* attribute level you can get is 16 (headpiece+superior rune). You can get temporary boosts from Glyph of Elemental Power and items such as Golden Eggs.  There are also focus items that give a 1-in-5 chance for a +1 boost as well. --Valshia 18:01, 12 August 2007 (UTC)

Thank you very much!

guild banner
when i have created a cape for my my guild, i click accept and it always says undefined guild problem, why?


 * maybe you don't even have a guild? or you're not the leader. - Y0_ich_halt [[Image:User Y0_ich_halt_sig.jpg|16px]] 18:15, 12 August 2007 (UTC)