Help:Ask a game question/Archive2009 03 01-15

Sitting Behind A Firewall
Ok so on the weekends i ussually am at work which has wifi access however the firewall im behind wont allow me to connect to guildwars servers so i was wondering if there was anything that would allow me to connect cause being a stage hand has ALOT of downtime --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:KellyLSB (talk).
 * Ever considered asking your Network Administrator? :P --NIN37 22:09, 28 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Network administartor is the only solution, or give up Guild Wars, which we dont want you to do. --Burning Freebies 22:10, 28 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Well i play at home and i dont think the school district would be that willing to remove their content blocker :P KellyLSB 23:07, 28 February 2009 (UTC)
 * You might try Proxifier. Its only good for 30 days, but its a fairly nice proxy tunnler. I use it occasionally when I need to check stuff on GW at school. --[[Image:User Wandering Traveler Sig2.png|19px]] Wandering Traveler  23:13, 28 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Ok i got the software however i cant seem to find a proxy server i can connect to and i dont have my personal one set up right now... :/ KellyLSB 00:27, 1 March 2009 (UTC)

download
how do you download all of the regions prior to starting the game so you do not have to wait before you start to play the game. --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:71.236.206.229 (talk).
 * "Gw.exe -image" --NIN37 00:08, 1 March 2009 (UTC)

install factions
I have prophecies and nightfall on my computer and want to add Factions. When I insert disk 1 of Factions, instead of "install game" I get "repair installation". Not sure what that will do to my other games, so I am asking how to install Factions so I can connect it to my other games. Thanks--64.90.68.178 03:27, 1 March 2009 (UTC)
 * You must start guild wars and click on create new account or add access key and the game will direct you from there.:) --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:71.245.7.155 (talk).
 * You don't have to install anything else. All the campaigns (and the expansion) share the same files (stored inside your Gw.dat file).
 * What prevents players from accessing other campaigns is their account (which just allows them to visit certain areas).
 * To upgrade your account, simple load the game (with your existing login/password) and choose "Edit Account" > "Manage Access Keys" > "Add Key".
 * Your account info (what campaigns you own, what characters you've created, what items you have, what missions you've done, etc) is stored in the server, not in your computer. --NIN37 05:25, 1 March 2009 (UTC)

Degen
im a warrior and cant figure out why i have a life degenerating on me and i look like im poisoned but i dont use anything with life steal PLZ HELP ME --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:68.146.210.223 (talk).


 * 1) Please do not post your question in someone else's unrelated question. 2) Please sign your comments by typing four ~ thingies.  3) Did you do the quest Drink from the Chalice of Corruption? If so, read the very last bit on that page (under Notes).  -- Dragon Nataku  [[Image:User Dragon_nataku sig.gif|talk to me|18px]] 14:39, 1 March 2009 (UTC)

Downloading
Hi i just bought a new computer and i need to download files everytime i go to a different location is there someway i can download everything again so i dont have to wait in the game please help --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:207.68.225.66 (talk).
 * To download everything in one go use the -image command line argument. This will download everything needed.  Bear in the mind though, it could take a long time to download everything.19:19, 1 March 2009 (UTC) --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:TheRave (talk).

Guild Wars 2
will guild wars 2 bee something like world of warcraft? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:62.16.243.52 (talk).
 * All the information we have about Guild Wars 2 is on the Guild Wars 2 article. --[[Image:User Wynthyst sig icon.png | Wyn's Talk page]] Wyn 19:42, 1 March 2009 (UTC)

Graphic card Error
I have all the campaigns of guild wars, but when I try to go to certain towns/outposts in eye of the north and vabbi in nightfall guild wars freezes and it says i have a graphics error and I have a up to date graphics card and the worst part about it is that the charictor I was on, every time i try to get back on that charictor the same thing happens. so basicly i cant get on the charictor anymore. So please if this has happened to anyone else befor or you just know how to fix this problem please tell me. I cant finnish nightfall or eye of the north with this problem so help if you can. thank you --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:71.103.204.34 (talk).
 * Please check this link for info about unsupported Graphic Cards (which seems to be your problem).
 * If upgrading your Display Driver and installing DirectX 8 (or 9) does not solve your problem, sorry, but you might have to replace your Video Card for a newer one.
 * Some more info can be found here. --NIN37 02:26, 2 March 2009 (UTC)


 * This free and simple test might also be of use to you. Just make sure you choose "GuildWars: 'Eye of the North'" and not one of the other GuildWars options, as GW:EN is the most graphic-intensive incarnation of GWs.  It should tell you whether your graphics card is good enough for the game or not.  Good luck! -- Dragon Nataku  [[Image:User Dragon_nataku sig.gif|talk to me|18px]] 04:05, 2 March 2009 (UTC)

Castellan Puuba will not give me the next quest after Battle Preparations
I purchased Guild Wars Trilogy this weekend. I have Phropies and Eye of The North and I am already at level 20. I was able to load the trilogy and get as far as Battle Preparations. When I try to complete the quest by talking to Castellan Puuba in the Sunspear Great Hall he tells me to come back when I am ready. The game does not give me a new quest. The mission Star remains on Castellan. What do I need to do. Do I need to have a certain level in Nightfall? Do I need to have a specfic Hero or Hench man in my party? Should I proceed ahead to Securing Champion's Dawn even though it does not show up on my quest log when I hit L? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by 198.103.134.222 (talk).
 * Have you completed all the steps in Battle Preparations? --[[Image:User Wynthyst sig icon.png | Wyn's Talk page]] Wyn 14:46, 2 March 2009 (UTC)
 * According to the quest log they are all stroked out. The only one remaining is talk to Castellan. --The preceding unsigned comment was added by 198.103.134.222 (talk).
 * During Command Training, if you do not end that properly it often gets stuck. Go back to Churrhir Fields and see if Tactician Haj is still there. If he is, then you have not completed that portion. If that doesn't work, I dont' know what to tell you.
 * Securing Champion's Dawn will not be available if it is not in your quest log. --[[Image:User Wynthyst sig icon.png | Wyn's Talk page]] Wyn 15:56, 2 March 2009 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the help. I made a brain dead mistake. I did not have an inventory slot open so Castellan could not give me my reward. Every thing is ok now. --The preceding unsigned comment was added by 198.103.134.222 (talk).

"Incoming" vs. "Fall Back"
The Elite Paragon move "Incoming" was changed from upping armor stats to gaining health while moving faster. The non-elite Paragon move "Fall Back" is a duplicate of the elite move "Incoming." Is this a mistake on wiki or anomaly in GW?

76.106.244.52 00:49, 3 March 2009 (UTC)


 * Not entirely a duplicate, if you look closely. "Fall Back!" ends when the player attacks, while "Incoming!" doesn't have this clause, allowing it to be used more effectively during fights. So it's neither a mistake on the wiki nor an anomaly in GW, it's meant to be that way (much like Natural Stride and Escape are effectively duplicates, but the non-elite Natural Stride has an ending clause). --[[image:User_Jioruji_Derako_logo.png]] Jïörüjï Ðērākō.> .cнаt^  01:38, 3 March 2009 (UTC)

Gaining Images
My guild keeps asking me about getting all the images for guild wars so they do not have to keep loading them when ever they go into a new explorable area. I told them there should be a page about it on Wiki, but i cant find it. So, please post a section in the Upload File tab so it would be easier for them to follow and understand what they are about to do. If im not mistaken, its /image or -image. not sure which is correct. please clerify this. My in game name is Phsyco Boy (main char) thanks for your time and understanding. 69.205.216.68 11:06, 4 March 2009 (UTC)
 * -image. Biscuits [[Image:User Biscuits sig.png]] 11:28, 4 March 2009 (UTC)
 * This was answered twice this week (1) (2), and a few many more times in archived discussion...), please scroll up a few question. :P --NIN37 12:19, 4 March 2009 (UTC)
 * And the -image command has nothing to do with uploading anything on the wiki. -- Arduinna [[Image:User_Arduinna_Companionship.jpg|15px|talk]] 12:25, 4 March 2009 (UTC)

Can someone help me make a mod?
Could someone help me build a modification that changes the looks of pet cranes to look like. Let me know via my talkpage if you will =)-- Unending fear   22:03, 4 March 2009 (UTC)
 * You could probably manage that using TexMod, if you simply find the texture for the crane and re-make it to look like your Sandhill Crane there. I believe we have an article on TexMod... Guide to modifying in-game graphics should be it. --[[image:User_Jioruji_Derako_logo.png]] Jïörüjï Ðērākō.> .cнаt^  19:24, 5 March 2009 (UTC)
 * I tried using TexMod, but I couldn't get it to work. :'( I tried following it step by step, but I still couldn't get it to work.-- Unending  fear  [[Image:User Unendingfear Crane.jpg|19px]] 22:15, 5 March 2009 (UTC)
 * Will no one help me? :'(-- Unending fear  [[Image:User Unendingfear Crane.jpg|19px]] 02:03, 6 March 2009 (UTC)
 * Maybe you're looking for help in the wrong place? :P
 * Check one of the fansites (GWG and GWO would both be great choices) or try contacting directly someone who already made some similar  mod... --NIN37 13:25, 6 March 2009 (UTC)
 * Ok, thanks! I'll try those sites :)-- Unending fear  [[Image:User Unendingfear Crane.jpg|19px]] 14:00, 6 March 2009 (UTC)

Quest: Missing Vanguard
hello anyone here, can you help me with the "Missing Vanguard" quest I seem to have mixed all the instructions up and now I'm stuck with an incomplete quest that can't be helped can someone please tell me how to complete the quest "Missing Vanguard"? please and thank you 173.33.143.42 02:23, 6 March 2009 (UTC)
 * The Missing Vanguard Try that page. --[[Image:User Wynthyst sig icon.png | Wyn's Talk page]] Wyn 02:33, 6 March 2009 (UTC)
 * (merging)
 * hello anyone? It's me again I'm still having trouble with that quest Missing Vanguard and the trouble I'm having wasn't clear enough in the last question what I am trying to say is how do I "Search for the Ebon Vanguard in the Charr homelands, or Free Pyre's warband and gain their aid ? let me know please ok? thank you. 173.33.143.42 02:42, 6 March 2009 (UTC)
 * Try looking for the Tattered Vanguard Clothing-- Unending fear  [[Image:User Unendingfear Crane.jpg|19px]] 02:58, 6 March 2009 (UTC)
 * I guess you didn't read the page I linked earlier... maybe this one... Search for the Ebon Vanguard --[[Image:User Wynthyst sig icon.png | Wyn's Talk page]] Wyn 05:15, 6 March 2009 (UTC)
 * Personally, I like this page: List of Eye of the North primary quests. It shows all primary quests you have to do in order to beat the game in a flowchart form.
 * Check your Quest Log to see which one you're having a hard time with and read its corresponding article.
 * Keep in mind that The Missing Vanguard quest-chain must be done in sequence, so, next quest will not become available until you've completed the previous one (you can redo repeatable quests later, but that's another story :P) . --NIN37 13:41, 6 March 2009 (UTC)

Can't get necromancer dragon gauntlets dark like the wiki pic
I've tried pretty much every dye and a lot of combos but I can't get my dragon gauntlets to look like the pic on this fine website right here. I spent the last week and a half of my life and 50k on them,so if anyone can take a look at the picture and give me a suggestion here or in game it would be greatly appreciated.--Suffering Lord 11:44, 6 March 2009 (UTC)
 * The only parts of the Dragon Gauntlets you can long "ears" and the small markings down the middle as shown in the dye chart. Obviously to make these parts the darkest you need to use black dye.  If for some reason the undyeable area does not look like the image then that is mostly likely your graphics settings.  You can fix/change this by changing the Gamma setting under Options, Graphics (note this can only be changed in full screen mode).  If you're in windowed mode you will need to change the gamma/contrast/brightness settings on your graphics card and/or monitor.- TheRave [[Image:User_TheRave_sig.png|talk]] (talk) 12:06, 6 March 2009 (UTC)

Computer Setup
Ok, I've got a satalite internet connection, I know about the latency issue. However, When I hook my Laptop upto the same modem using the same cable I'm able to login and start playing. Does anyone use a satalite hook up with guild wars and if so is there a specific setup that needs to be done? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by 67.142.164.27 (talk).


 * So you're saying you have a satellite connection, and two computers, a desktop and a laptop, right. The laptop can play just fine, the desktop won't connect or something? Any more info would help, I'm just assuming that's what the problem is.
 * From the sounds of it, you're not having any trouble connecting to Guild Wars with your internet connection, since your laptop is working. The problem's probably in the desktop then; sounds like a problem with a firewall blocking the program or blocking one of the ports the game uses, not a problem with your satellite setup.
 * Your desktop computer can connect to the internet just fine otherwise, right? Do you have different firewall programs on your desktop and your laptop? I'd look at those, probably the problem is in there. --[[image:User_Jioruji_Derako_logo.png]] Jïörüjï Ðērākō.> .cнаt^  03:13, 10 March 2009 (UTC)


 * Have you tried contacting support as suggested before? I'm afraid there isn't much we can do to help you.
 * Well, without more detailed info, best I could suggest would be to check your computer and LAN: make sure your computer's NIC (network interface card) is working properly (try plugging it elsewhere to see if it connects), check your firewall settings (see if both your PC and laptop shares same/similar configurations) and check your modem (perhaps it will block anything other than your laptop's network card). Run "ipconfig" or similar tool to see if both your machines get similar IP addresses (either an internal IP such as 192.168.x.x and 10.x.x.x; or a real IP, such as 67.x.x.x).
 * Can your computer connect to the internet (e-mail, sites, etc) at all? If you're only having problems with Guild Wars, maybe support could aid you; if you're having problems elsewhere, contacting your ISP would be a better idea. --NIN37 07:25, 10 March 2009 (UTC)

I went thru the support both chat and email and all that to no avail, I've shut down my firewalls to no effect and other than that I can't figure it out. I'll just have to buy a router and run the game from my laptop. Thanks for the help tho. --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:67.142.164.27 (talk).

Heroes
I dont mean to be a mean person, but all i want to know is that, because there is 10 professions in the guild wars game, im just woundering how come there is a male and female for every single profession except for the Elemtnalist when here there is only male?

Thanks Ryath --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:NightScythe (talk).
 * There are female Elementalists. Where did you get that idea? Oh wait, you are not talking about the player character but about the Heroes that accompany you. Well, technically Razah is genderless, so there also isn't a Male Ritualist. But I don't know why all Ele's are male. Though I haven't ever seen a female Centaur... -- Arduinna [[Image:User_Arduinna_Companionship.jpg|15px|talk]] 13:13, 11 March 2009 (UTC)
 * Note the title, he meant there are no female elementalist heroes, Vekk, Zhed and Sousuke are all male. That being said, we are players here helping people with the game by answering their questions, your question could only be answered by the relevant designer or developer. It is probably a coincidence more than anything, before EotN there was only one hero from some professions, I doubt the "one of each sex" was planned. Also, how do you know Zhed isn't a girl? Misery  13:16, 11 March 2009 (UTC)
 * Zhed is male, he is referred to as 'his' -- Arduinna [[Image:User_Arduinna_Companionship.jpg|15px|talk]] 13:21, 11 March 2009 (UTC)

Ok thank you all :) (Ryath Night Scythe) --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:RyathNightScythe (talk).

Runes and Low HP
I bought runes, applied them to my armour and now my health is only 1. Why is that and what can I do about it?--82.34.227.253 22:27, 12 March 2009 (UTC)
 * Repeating your question will not get it answered any faster. Please see the replies to your previous attempt at getting this question answered.  -- Dragon Nataku  [[Image:User Dragon_nataku sig.gif|talk to me|18px]] 22:37, 12 March 2009 (UTC)

I bought runes, applied them to my armour and now my health is only 1. Why is that and what can I do about it? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:82.34.227.253 (talk).
 * 1) Please do not post your question in someone else's unrelated question. 2) Please sign your comments by typing four ~ thingies.  3) Mouse-over the runes you used.  More than likely you used superior or major runes.  Each superior or major runes (with very few exceptions) will reduce your HP (health) by a rather decent-sized chunk.  -- Dragon Nataku  [[Image:User Dragon_nataku sig.gif|talk to me|18px]] 22:35, 12 March 2009 (UTC)
 * In answer to your question, if you applied Superior runes, each rune subtracts 75 from your HP. Try using a combination of minor (no hp loss)/major (loss of 35 hp)/superior runes (loss of 75 hp), as well as applying a vigor rune (hp +30/41/50) and potentially some Vitae (hp +10) runes that all add HP. --[[Image:User Wynthyst sig icon.png | Wyn's Talk page]] Wyn 22:56, 12 March 2009 (UTC)
 * Some Weapon upgrades and Insignias can also affect your total HP.
 * Morale Boost and Death Penalty will change your total HP prior to any modifier; so, if you're level 20 (480HP), have -60% DP (480 - 288 = 192) and have three or more Superior Runes (192 - 75 - 75 - 75 = -33), you'll end up with just 1 HP (since creatures cannot have negative HP). --NIN37 08:07, 13 March 2009 (UTC)

ranger elite skills
I am trying to get ranger elites, as ranger being my secondary. I am under the impression it can be done but does not seem to work for me.

I have been trying to get this elite but the skill has not been there in the last three tries. Can i get this elite? if so, how? thank you

eg: Melandru's Resilience - ranger elite skill

Acquisition Signet of Capture

Prophecies Facet of Nature (The Dragon's Lair) --142.167.133.62 00:11, 13 March 2009 (UTC)
 * The Facet of Nature is in the second section of the Dragon's Lair mission (the third if you count the entryway). In order to reach the Facet of Nature's section, you need to defeat the Facet of Light and go through the portal which opens after it is defeated. -- [[Image:User Gordon Ecker sig.png]] Gordon Ecker (talk) 02:14, 13 March 2009 (UTC)
 * From Signet of Capture page:
 * Obtain the Signet of Capture
 * Add the Signet of Capture to the players skill bar
 * Find an appropriate boss (see the elite location list)
 * Kill the boss
 * In the vicinity of the boss, activate Signet of Capture.
 * A panel showing the skills available for any dead bosses in the area will then be shown. Clicking the available skill and capture will cause the Signet of Capture to be replaced with the new skill.
 * So, make sure you're still Ranger secondary, have Signet of Capture in your skill bar, enter the mission/explorable area, find the boss you want the skill from (note that, in Prophecies, some bosses will not always spawn), beat the boss and use the Signet of Capture nearby its corpse.
 * Note that walking through portals in The Dragon's Lair mission will teleport your party away from the dead boss, so make sure you tell your teammates you're willing to capture such skill beforehand.
 * Question: have you managed to capture any Elite skill from your primary profession yet? If so, it should be pretty much the same thing. --NIN37 08:18, 13 March 2009 (UTC)

yes, I have all my ele elites. "In the vicinity of the boss, activate Signet of Capture." this i didn't do because normally u see the skill dropped & the skill was not dropped at all, but i will try again. The facet of nature is always there, but maybe without the skill. You would think that after 3 kills something would show up! thank you for the help, at least i suspect i should be able to get these elite skills someday.--142.167.136.18 22:26, 15 March 2009 (UTC)


 * I'm not entirely sure what you mean by "the skill dropped," but just try to use the Signet of Capture once Facet of Nature is dead anyway? If you've not been using the signet, then obviously you cannot get the skill. Melandru's Resilience should be in the list that appears after you use the signet once the facet is dead.  -- Dragon Nataku  [[Image:User Dragon_nataku sig.gif|talk to me|18px]] 03:29, 16 March 2009 (UTC)

Guild Wars and Vista
Can guild wars be downloaded onto a computer with windows vista? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:70.58.152.111 (talk).
 * Short answer YES, you may have to adjust the program compatibility. --[[Image:User Wynthyst sig icon.png | Wyn's Talk page]] Wyn 05:52, 13 March 2009 (UTC)
 * Long answer: check System Requirements or visit Can You RUN it? to see if your computer meets minimum/required configurations. --NIN37 07:53, 13 March 2009 (UTC)
 * See also Running the game. Biscuits [[Image:User Biscuits sig.png]] 08:57, 13 March 2009 (UTC)

qwest The Dejarin Estates
The only part of the qwest it will let me do is the young lady vanishes the other 3 parts are not working for me for some reason. I have looked all over and can't see what I need to do to be able to do the qwest. Thanks --The preceding unsigned comment was added by 71.231.49.156 (talk).
 * You have to go to Pogahn Passage (outpost) and talk to NPC's there to get the others. --[[Image:User Wynthyst sig icon.png | Wyn's Talk page]] Wyn 01:57, 14 March 2009 (UTC)

(merged)
 * I looked every were to get the rest of the qwest. none available in pogahn passage also will not let me do the mission either.  Thanks --The preceding unsigned comment was added by 71.231.49.156 (talk).
 * Is it possible you have not completed The Great Escape? You need to have Koss available for other quests, and he remains captured until that one quest is finished. That's all I can think of right now.
 * Oh, and feel free to add 4 tildes ( ~ ) after your comment, to add your signature. 76.30.79.54 02:47, 14 March 2009 (UTC)

(merged)
 * Hi guess who hehe.
 * Any way yes I did complete the qwest to get koss back. Before I wrote you the first time.  Thanks for all the help. --The preceding unsigned comment was added by 71.231.49.156 (talk).
 * Have you check The Dejarin Estate and its sub-quests pages? Estate Planning, Tendering an Offer, The Young Lady Vanishes and Family Ties.
 * Each page has info about the quest itself, including who to talk to, what to do and who gives the quest (check the "infobox" at the top right corner of the page, below quest picture).
 * Keep in mind that 3 out 4 quests have a "required hero: Koss" requirement, meaning you'll have to add Koss to your party before leaving outpost.
 * Oh, and since they're all "secondary quests", they're not required for missions.
 * Also, (about the wiki), there's a little "[edit]" link next to each section (at the far right), so use it to update your previous question. --NIN37 08:56, 14 March 2009 (UTC)

Hi Again, Yes I have checked that as well. And yes Koss has been in my party everytime I have tried. But it also will not let me do the mission for that area. So something must be missing or out of place. Now when it shows it( The dejarin estates)on the wiki page the qwest, it does not show pogahn passage as a mission but a town. So I may have done something out of order if you will. Hope that helps. Thanks again. --The preceding unsigned comment was added by 71.231.49.156 (talk).
 * The Dejarin Estate is a quest that takes place in Dejarin Estate and nearby explorable areas.
 * You need Koss to do most of the sub-quests.
 * Pogahn Passage is a mission that takes place in the outpost.
 * You need Margrid the Sly (and either done No Me, No Kormir or beaten Rilohn Refuge) to start the mission.
 * In Nightfall, Missions require not only getting to the outpost, but also completing required primary quest. --NIN37 14:24, 14 March 2009 (UTC)
 * Hi again, well the problem is now I don't have Margrid the sly and have looked in both places to get the qwest to get her but no qwest are available. Thanks again adding on when I did mysterious message I choose to help master of whispers and now Margid the sly is at sunspear Sanctuary.  Thanks again --The preceding unsigned comment was added by 71.231.49.156 (talk).
 * A quest named Gain Margrid will be available once you've finished Nightfall.
 * So, for now, do not worry about that mission (you can beat Nightfall following either Margrid or Master). --NIN37 09:00, 15 March 2009 (UTC)

Complete Hero Book
Would I able to complete 2 hero books at the same time?--King Ranik 13:11, 14 March 2009 (UTC)
 * Depends on what you mean by "same time". You only gain credit for one. But you can then leave it in storage and complete another if you like. Backsword 13:15, 14 March 2009 (UTC)
 * Check first two notes on Hero's Handbook page for info about carrying multiple copies of the storybook at the same time. --NIN37 14:28, 14 March 2009 (UTC)

What is the best second job for an offensive sword warrior??
as the topic says, what is the best second job for an offensive sword warrior?? Im deciding between necro and monk, for I wanna have really good offensive and defensive techs, in order to be good in soloing against groups. thanks!!! Malcolm --190.31.90.71 17:04, 15 March 2009 (UTC)
 * You might try the Guide to playing as a warrior. If you want player advice, I would recommend any of the Fansite forums. --[[Image:User Wynthyst sig icon.png | Wyn's Talk page]] Wyn 17:29, 15 March 2009 (UTC)