Help:Ask a game question/Archive2010 01 16-31

visual effect error
could you help me? I look Limited edition wintersday costume pack is crystal clear. &mdash;The preceding unsigned comment was added by 118.124.237.107 (talk &bull; contribs) at 09:21, 16 January 2010 (UTC).
 * Sorry, could you describe in more detail what your problem is? I don't understand what you're trying to say. &mdash; User_Poki_sig.png Poki#3  (talk ) 11:30, 16 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Do you mean it's see-through/not showing up? Perhaps try to make sure you're not in a PvP area and then go to you inventory and make sure the settings for the costume is set to always show. If that doesn't work, you could try closing Guild Wars, and then restarting it again. If that fails, try contacting for further help. -- [[Image:User_Lacky_Blue_Paw_Sig.png|15px|link=User_talk:Lacky|My Talk]] Lacky  04:37, 18 January 2010 (UTC)

Pickup of items
Is there an automatic or keyboard way of picking up loot / items? (ie without having to walk all the way over and click with the mouse) --The preceding unsigned comment was added by 90.202.16.188 (talk).
 * There's a key bound to 'nearest object'. Using that (' ; 'is default) and space picks it up automatically. -- Arduin  [[Image:User_Arduin_Companionship.jpg|15px|talk]] 14:38, 16 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Yes, and also whilst in-game logged into on a character, you can press your F11 key and go to the Control tab and set/change all your hotkey/shortcut buttons to do things in-game. -- [[Image:User_Lacky_Blue_Paw_Sig.png|15px|link=User_talk:Lacky|My Talk]] Lacky 04:39, 18 January 2010 (UTC)

Lightbringer Signet
I am at level 4 of lightbringer but i cant get my lightbringer signet --The preceding unsigned comment was added by 96.61.70.208 (talk).
 * Make sure you are actually at rank 4 Lightbringer (do you have 1,000+ pts?), if so go to the Seeker of Whispers at the Chantry of Secrets. – User Balistic Pve B d-dark.jpgalistic 18:27, 16 January 2010 (UTC)

and then
How do you get stronger after you are level 20 and have the rest of the attribute points &mdash;The preceding unsigned comment was added by 83.85.146.254 (talk &bull; contribs) at 17:30, 17 January 2010 (UTC). &uarr; attribute quests – alistic 17:21, 17 January 2010 (UTC)
 * You get better at playing the game. I'm serious. &mdash; User_Poki_sig.png Poki#3  (talk ) 15:41, 17 January 2010 (UTC)
 * ... attribute quests. calor   (talk)  16:28, 17 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Here's the better answer - First, be sure you have max armor and weapons. After that, it's all about the skillset and build you choose for yourself and your heroes/teammates.  The recently added Guild Hall henchmen have some good builds, some of which were chosen by players.  See: List of Guild Halls henchmen to get some ideas.  In most cases, be sure that you aren't spreading your attribute points too thin; ideally, you only want to invest in 3 or so attributes.  If you have points in 4 or 5 attributes, your skills may not deal or prevent/heal damage effectively. -Ninjatek 16:31, 17 January 2010 (UTC)
 * He said "have the rest of the rest of the attribute points"
 * Interesting, I read it as him saying that he was level 20 and had the rest of the attribute points, and wanted to improve upon that. Tidas 18:18, 17 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Oh yea lol (: – User Balistic Pve B d-dark.jpgalistic 18:49, 17 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Elite Armor, Maxed Weapons, Runes, and Insignias. Kaisha 18:57, 17 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Elite Armor doesn't make you stronger, just poorer. The stats are the same for max non-elite armor, and elite armor. -- Wyn [[Image:User Wynthyst sig icon2.png|19px ]] talk  05:51, 18 January 2010 (UTC)
 * To expand on what Poki said, there are a lot of techniques that aren't really covered at any point during the game. Learning things like quarterstepping as a melee class can increase your damage output; learning to preprot will make your spells go further as a monk.  However, as for making your character stronger, you really can't do anything beyond getting maxed armor with the best rune/insignia setup, maxed weapons that are modded properly, and a good build.  [[Image:User_Raine_R.gif|19px]]  is for   Raine,   etc.  09:14, 18 January 2010 (UTC)

GW programming language
I'm not quite sure if this is the place to ask this, but what language is GW written in (ie: Java, C++, Python), and is it possible to get a Sandbox version with a console to alter elements of the game on a private server? --Sageofprofession 07:32, 18 January 2010 (UTC)
 * iirc, GW is written in C++ or other C languages. anet currently hasn't released any source or alternate versions for private servers, and i wouldn't expect anything until the current servers are taken offline. ···  Danny  Pew   Pew  08:15, 18 January 2010 (UTC)

Character's name
help i forgot my character's names!!!!!

i cant log in because i forgot the characters names and i haven't played for a while and i love this game --The preceding unsigned comment was added by 99.41.91.91 (talk).
 * Read the FAQ and/or contact . -- FreedomBound [[Image:User_Freedom_Bound_Sig.png|19px]] 13:19, 19 January 2010 (UTC)

Alliance
How does a guild allign itself with Luxon or Kurzick --The preceding unsigned comment was added by 98.67.222.8 (talk).
 * You talk to a Kurzick or Luxon Ambassador at House zu Heltzer or Cavalon respectively. – User Balistic Pve B d-dark.jpgalistic 03:05, 19 January 2010 (UTC)

one of my characters won't load
the other one loads just fine, but the one i want just ges stuck on the connecting screen
 * It might have something to do with your graphics card, where is your desired character at in the game? -- FreedomBound [[Image:User_Freedom_Bound_Sig.png|19px]] 00:01, 20 January 2010 (UTC)

it only seems to happen in ascalon city, it will load now but freeze up when i'm in ascalon city --The preceding unsigned comment was added by 217.28.34.132 (talk).
 * Well, that's not one of the cities I was expecting, so unless someone else has a better idea, I'd go ahead and contact, and try to avoid Ascalon City for the time being. -- FreedomBound [[Image:User_Freedom_Bound_Sig.png|19px]] 22:43, 20 January 2010 (UTC)
 * If they can't help you, here's my $0.02: Your .dat file might be damaged in some way. I'd suggest reinstalling the game, if support can't help you. Thrain[[File:User_Thrain_Sig.png]] contribs 22:47, 20 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Not sure why I didn't think of that. That'll actually probably be the first thing they recommend. <font color="Black">-- <font color="#0104C6">FreedomBound [[Image:User_Freedom_Bound_Sig.png|19px]] 23:51, 20 January 2010 (UTC)

Canthan New Year
hello please i want to know about the next cantan new year diner finale. i want to farm the requested items for all the different dinner parts. my question; how many items of the same will be requesting before the cooks are switching to the next item. we, me and my guild-mates want to farm for 100% sure to get the max. rewards.

i hope you can give me the answer to enjoy the cantan diner finale. greetings and thx. arie verboom

--85.146.233.112 23:13, 19 January 2010 (UTC)
 * While it's not guaranteed, the finale collector's items have been the same each year, so they probably will remain the same this year. <font color="Black">-- <font color="#0104C6">FreedomBound [[Image:User_Freedom_Bound_Sig.png|19px]] 00:01, 20 January 2010 (UTC)


 * Also, there are several finales throughout the day, but each finale only requires one of each item. -- Dragon Nataku  [[Image:User Dragon_nataku sig.gif|talk to me|18px]] 13:01, 20 January 2010 (UTC)

borrgus blisterbank
hi i need help doing the zbounty wich is killing borrgus and also the q Fire and Pain. Is there anyone who could give me a hint on this and a build suggestion for me. I play as a Warrior and played for a year.Happy for any help.Nitx--194.110.177.210 05:34, 20 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Check the notes and walkthrough sections on Borrguus Blisterbark, Fire and Pain. — piper doesn't talk 19:35, 20 January 2010 (UTC)

mission completion
In guild wars prophesies is there a way to tell which missions I've completed entirely, without going through each mission again?--76.225.50.33 20:20, 21 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Yes, press M to pop up the map, and any of the shields with a sword through it are completed, two swords are completed with bonus :)-- / u / nending  fear  User Unendingfear Avatar.png 20:22, 21 January 2010 (UTC)

Canthan Protector
I've completed all the missions in Factions on normal mode, but I noticed there are only 12 missions, when I need 13 to get the title. I'm thinking that mission is one of the missions that you do either luxon or kurzick for. I am a Kurzick, so how can I do the Luxon quest?--75.94.56.55 12:21, 22 January 2010 (UTC)
 * If doesn't matter which faction you are, just which campaign branch you chose. The missing mission will be either Arborstone or Gyala Hatchery. You will need to complete the The Count's Daughter for Arborstone, or the Stolen Eggs quest to get to Gyala. <font color="#bb00bb" size="3px">~Celestia 12:38, 22 January 2010 (UTC)

I already have arborstone. The missions I have masters on are: Minister Cho, Zen Daijun, Vizunah Square, Nahpui Quarter, Sunjiang District, Tahnakai Temple, Boreas Seabed, Eternal Grove, Arborstone, Unwaking Waters, Raisu Palace and Imperial Sanctum.--75.94.56.55 13:05, 22 January 2010 (UTC)


 * I think Celestia meant Eternal Grove or Gyala Hatchery. As you have Eternal, you need to do Gyala which starts with the Stolen Eggs quest, as already mentioned. --JonTheMon 13:22, 22 January 2010 (UTC)
 * You are missing Gyala Hatchery then. Go to Maatu keep and talk to Jamei, get the quest "Journey to Cavalon" and complete it. Then get the quest "Befriending the Luxons" from Elder Rhea and complete that. Finally get the quest "Stolen Eggs" from Elder Rhea and complete that, which will get you to the Gyala Hatchery mission. -- Salome   [[Image:User_salome_sig2.png|19px]] 13:25, 22 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Gah I meant Eternal Grove...Sigh... Thanks for clarifying that Jon. <font color="#bb00bb" size="3px">~Celestia 13:29, 22 January 2010 (UTC)

Hero acquisition
How do i get heroes : norgu, margrid, and souske after completing Night Falls?--76.28.250.88 20:13, 22 January 2010 (UTC)
 * See Gain Norgu, Gain Margrid, and Gain Sousuke. <font color="Black">-- <font color="#0104C6">FreedomBound [[Image:User_Freedom_Bound_Sig.png|19px]] 20:25, 22 January 2010 (UTC)
 * All of these are acquired after the Abaddon's Gate mission at the Throne of Secrets. – User Balistic Pve B d-dark.jpg<font color="#7777cc">alistic 18:43, 23 January 2010 (UTC)

Last Quest in Mallyx
I would like to know if the last quest going after mallyx can be done with 1 character and 3 heroes? If so I would greatly apreciate some tips because it doesn't look I am going to be able to do this quest any other way. Thanks.74.229.228.95 23:34, 23 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Both the Domain of Anguish quests and the Ebony Citadel of Mallyx cannot be done with 4 people in a reasonable fashion. With consumables however it can be done relatively easily with 3 or so people with heroes. I think you should look for a different guild though... &mdash; User_Poki_sig.png Poki#3  (<font color="#8B0000">talk ) 01:44, 24 January 2010 (UTC)

Gwen will not follow me anymore
So I gave Gwen the necessery stuff to get the shred and now she wont follow me anymore. Trashed the shred but no luck. Also noticed that she no longer have any cape or flute, so tried to give her a new flute and cape and some flowers but all that happend was that she gave me yet another shred. What do I do to get her to follow me again? Miss her blabbing along the way:) Kisti 212.37.108.112 11:28, 24 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Your Gwen probably bugged out because you had someone in your party with a different Gwen. As far as I know, there's nothing you can do about it. &mdash; User_Poki_sig.png Poki#3  (<font color="#8B0000">talk ) 13:44, 24 January 2010 (UTC)

PVP Character
I have a PVE Ranger that has been through all campaigns. I also use this character to play PVP. Is there any advantage to having a PVP only Ranger over my PVE Ranger? 74.229.228.95 18:47, 24 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Well, PvP characters can create armor/weapons on demand, and have access to all unlocked skills, but other than that, not really. <font color="Black">-- <font color="#0104C6">FreedomBound [[Image:User_Freedom_Bound_Sig.png|19px]] 18:49, 24 January 2010 (UTC)
 * The ability to re-roll is not to be taken lightly. Having armor, Gear, Builds, And everything you could possibly need to play, Only a template click away, is a very powerful advantage and cuts your time spent in outposts by an exponential rate. Dont overlook the power of the re-roll. 71.193.48.146 19:08, 24 January 2010 (UTC)

Costume not SHOWING
Hi anybody, I purchased a costume in the Guild Wars Store and I was wondering why it won't show up on the character select screen. And yes I have put it on right after I purchased it. So how come it won't show on my character? Please help and answer. Thank you very much. 99.252.163.223 21:24, 24 January 2010 (UTC)
 * The character select screen has been iffy with displaying the costumes since they were introduced. I don't believe any effort has been made to correct this yet. See Costumes -- Wyn [[Image:User Wynthyst sig icon2.png|19px ]] talk  03:18, 25 January 2010 (UTC)

Farming kilroy's quest for exp/gold
ive been farming kilroy's punchout extravaganza for a few hours to get my survivor title + money.can you get in any trouble from doing the dungeon too many times continously? would the game monitors(or whatever) think i was using a bot because ive been repeating it so much. --66.57.78.143 04:22, 26 January 2010 (UTC)savage--66.57.78.143 04:22, 26 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Though there were some people who get banned for staffers thinking that you were botting, upon a contact to support and a check of the logs, they were found to be not botting and were un banned. I don't think that anything will happen. – User Balistic Pve B d-dark.jpg<font color="#7777cc">alistic 04:25, 26 January 2010 (UTC)

Perma-Ban
Chaoz Shinobi. This player is the single most problematic person I've ever met in the 4 years I've spent playing guildwars. I've run across him on several instances (usually in Shing Jea Monastery) where he likes to spend time making racist, Sexist, and Homophobic remarks with the express purpose of annoying other players. I've been familiar with this player for a little over a year now and have reported him for verbal abuse several times, as well have many of my in game friends. After using words like "Nigger" "Bitch" "Cunt" "Fag" "Queer" and other offensive terms, with the express and quite obvious purpose of rabble rousing and making trouble, I ran into him yet again last night. Where he was going on a homophobic tirade and calling everyone he could get to respond to him "Gay" in America 1 Kamadan. So, after explain this entire situation to you, My question is this, What does it take to get a perma-ban? --71.193.48.146 18:34, 26 January 2010 (UTC)
 * If he ever shows up on the wiki and violates our policies, we'll do that. Otherwise, we are not ArenaNet, and can do absolutely nothing. Contact, if you want something to happen in game. <font color="Black">-- <font color="#0104C6">FreedomBound [[Image:User_Freedom_Bound_Sig.png|19px]] 18:39, 26 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Ill do that and thank you for the suggestion, but that doesnt quite answer my question. The question is what do you have to do to get that email that says "Guess what? your not playing guildwars anymore. Kthxbai"? --71.193.48.146 18:46, 26 January 2010 (UTC)
 * I would say to do screenshots and everything of that person and send to . Kaisha User Kaisha Sig.png 18:47, 26 January 2010 (UTC)
 * There are lots of different ways to get perma banned (just read the game's terms and conditions sometime), but the one thing I can guarantee is that if no one reports him, he'll never get perma banned. Barring the highly unlikely situation that he is observed to be doing such by a passing GM. <font color="Black">-- <font color="#0104C6">FreedomBound [[Image:User_Freedom_Bound_Sig.png|19px]] 18:53, 26 January 2010 (UTC)

error 227
I keep on getting an error called error 227 and its my first time getting on what do I do? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by 67.142.161.24 (talk).
 * Have a read of the error codes article, the third last row in the table. <font color="#bb00bb" size="3px">~Celestia 10:49, 27 January 2010 (UTC)

I did!

Laptop crashing
Hello, I have GW but it doesn't work for some weird reason... i have all the system requirements... i log in to my account walk for about 2 minutes or so and then poof! i get blue lines down screen and everything freezes causing me to shut down my laptop... i have a toshiba tecra A4. and like i said above i have the requirements for the game and i know this by doing the requirement check on the main screen. if anyone could help that would be fantastic! thank you --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:Mrbobbobson (talk).
 * Wild guess, I'd say your laptop was overheating. That it happens only when you're playing GW (presumably) might also mean that you have a stick of bad ram. If you have two, take one out, try it, if it still crashes, replace the first one and take out the second one. You can also try contacting, but re-install GW first to see if that helps at all (and also because that's the first thing they'll tell you to do). <font color="Black">-- <font color="#0104C6">FreedomBound [[Image:User_Freedom_Bound_Sig.png|19px]] 22:58, 27 January 2010 (UTC)
 * You may also want to try the -repair command line to try and repair the gw.dat file in case some corruption had occurred. <font color="#bb00bb" size="3px">~Celestia 01:13, 28 January 2010 (UTC)

Maybe you have to much stuff on it. --The preceding unsigned comment was added by 72.171.0.148 (talk).

Mouse & Temxod Problems
i cant see my mouse while playing and text mod packages get blocked when running guild through text mod

video issues
Ok have been playing GW for awhile now like 6months on and off and have been having great graphics and no problems till I hit Wehlan Terrace. Running Vista 32 Premium with Intel Graphics Vid Express G33 updated all drivers and even run DirectX 11.Got to Wehlan Terrace all sudden get graphics error. Can hear fires burning music playing but no vid. Any Suggestions other than going out and Spend 150 dollarsUSD for a new Vid card? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by 75.38.52.120 (talk).
 * I have had that problem there and Eye of the North. I would suggest trying out 3d Analyzer as that might help your problem, but I cannot guarantee that. Kaisha  User Kaisha Sig.png 20:44, 28 January 2010 (UTC)
 * See the notes in running the game. <font color="Black">-- <font color="#0104C6">FreedomBound [[Image:User_Freedom_Bound_Sig.png|19px]] 20:47, 28 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Check out the note at the bottom of the Wehhan Terraces article; it's a known issue. My game crashes out when I try to load that area on my old (circa 2004?) HP laptop with Intel video chipset. To my knowledge there's no fix for it, although, it wouldn't hurt to try installing current drivers and reducing your video settings to the bare minimum. -Ninjatek 20:58, 28 January 2010 (UTC)

WOO HOO ty all and everyone 3D Analyzer got me back now on to my fix and ty vm for the quick help WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOO --The preceding unsigned comment was added by 75.38.52.120 (talk).

log in trouble
I just recieved a message stating there was a new build available and to log off to have it installed. After I logged off and restarted the game; it no longer accepts my password.
 * ArenaNet knows about it and is working on a fix. You'll have to wait. . &mdash; User_Poki_sig.png  Poki#3  (<font color="#8B0000">talk ) 00:15, 29 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Just log in via command line; it seems to be working fine. [[Image:User_Raine_R.gif|19px]]  is for   Raine,   etc.  00:20, 29 January 2010 (UTC)

hi my password has stoped working and the game is not letting me change it and im getting very worried can someone plz help me out?--70.77.128.142 00:21, 29 January 2010 (UTC)
 * From what people are saying in Kamadan, either logging in via command line OR changing your password via NCsoft will allow you to log in. [[Image:User_Raine_R.gif|19px]]  is for   Raine,   etc.  00:22, 29 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Nevermind, new build should've fixed the login issue. [[Image:User_Raine_R.gif|19px]]  is for   Raine,   etc.  00:23, 29 January 2010 (UTC)

is the server down again?--151.203.41.235 00:29, 29 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Not for me. Thrain[[File:User_Thrain_Sig.png]] contribs 00:29, 29 January 2010 (UTC)

hi im the one who asked the question about my loggin with the password above and every time i try to logg in it says that it doesnt reconize my acc login information plz try agian

logging in trouble
hi ok i was playing gw this morning i logged off for about an hour and when i was heading to go back on my password wasent working and its really starting to fruststraght me can someone help me?--70.77.128.142 00:29, 29 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Read the section immediately above this. [[Image:User_Raine_R.gif|19px]]  is for   Raine,   etc.  00:32, 29 January 2010 (UTC)

k thank you

Error Code
Code 058 what is this and how do I log in??


 * Error codes - Enlighten yourself.<font color="Black"> -- [[Image:User_Lacky_Blue_Paw_Sig.png|15px|link=User_talk:Lacky|My Talk]] <font color="#0104C6">Lacky 03:09, 31 January 2010 (UTC)

Wintersday Redux
Any ideas why I am unable to obtain the Wintersday quests in the Redux? How can my characters gather cc shards if unable to obtain the quests? Anyone else have this problem?--205.144.218.234 19:54, 30 January 2010 (UTC)


 * The redux has not started yet AFAIK.<font color="Black"> -- [[Image:User_Lacky_Blue_Paw_Sig.png|15px|link=User_talk:Lacky|My Talk]] <font color="#0104C6">Lacky 03:09, 31 January 2010 (UTC)

Hero's Handbook
Hello, I'm having a problem with my Hero's handbook from Prophecies/Eye of The North I have just received Handbook for my character but I already completed all the quests and missions for it [before I got the handbook] and I was wondering how do I get all the pages filled/restored? Please help and thank you. 99.252.163.223 12:54, 31 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Talk to the one of the reputation NPCs (Gedrel of Ascalon, Kodan, Tyr the Skaald, or Lexx). Click the "Written Evidence" option, there should be "Accomplishments are recorded in your Hero's Handbook only if you're carrying the book in your inventory when you achieve them. I see your Hero's Handbook is missing # pages for things you've accomplished. I can add these unwritten tales for [#] gold. That way you won't need to repeat anything you've already done." – User Balistic Pve B d-dark.jpg<font color="#7777cc">alistic 16:37, 31 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Except, they may not be able to fill in some quests/missions and that is if it's been over so many days or so since you've done them. Kaisha  User Kaisha Sig.png 16:40, 31 January 2010 (UTC)