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key card already in use

how do i delete previous data --The preceding unsigned comment was added by 66.252.55.45 (talk).

The only information you can "delete" is the characters that you have on your account. Unlocks and purchased items remain attached to the account. G R E E N E R 06:59, 2 October 2010 (UTC)
Also "key cards" can only be used once. If you're reinstalling just log in with the account you created the first time.- TheRave talk (talk) 10:21, 2 October 2010 (UTC)
If you bought the game used, I would suggest you return it and get your money back, as all you have purchased is a cd with an install file that is available online for free. -- Wyn User Wynthyst sig icon2.png talk 11:16, 18 October 2010 (UTC)

guild wars nightfall endgame throne of secrets background music

lol its a dumb question but i just thought the music was cool and i cant seem to find out what the title is could someone help me--68.185.133.70 02:49, 4 October 2010 (UTC)

It's probably called 46872581.wav or something like that. I'm not sure if Mr. Soule gave it a name. ~Shard User Shard Sig Icon.png 04:18, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
It may be a song in the Nightfall soundtrack. –User Balistic B d-dark.pngalistic 04:29, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
Here you go.Jette 04:42, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
Guild Wars Wiki does not endorse illegally downloading content you do not have the rights to. Simply rip it out of the dat instead for a safe, legal alternative. ~Shard User Shard Sig Icon.png 05:11, 5 October 2010 (UTC)
'S called Land of the Golden Sun, and it used to be the title theme for Guild Wars when Nightfall was first released. Or, if you like, 00101380.mp3 (actual file in the DAT). – NuclearDuckie 14:18, 5 October 2010 (UTC)

You may not have Permision to access this file

Everytime I want to play Guild Wars Something pops up and says "could not open file. You may not have Permision to access this file" So i uninstall the game, reinstall it and the same thing pops up. Its pissing me off. I NEED HELP!!!--68.149.240.160 20:14, 7 October 2010 (UTC)

Are you running GW on an operating system with limited user privileges? Try checking the file permissions if you are logged as an admin, and try right clicking on the program files where the GW game is installed hit properties and click on the security tab, and look at the permission settings there. if everything looks okay, then make sure there isn't some other program that is blocking access to the file such as a firewall or antivirus. --Lania User Lania Elderfire pinkribbon.jpg21:32, 07 October 2010 (UTC)

заточка вещей

уважаемые скожите пожайлуста есть ли вигре кузнецы по усиленею брони оружия? если есть то к кому подойти как все это делаиться что для этого нужно. заранее спосибо.

Whoa there, cool it with the Cyrillic; most of us can't read that stuff. I'm not up to snuff on Russian but I think he wants a weapon customized. –Jette 14:45, 10 October 2010 (UTC)
"sharpening things
Dear skozhite please: is there a Vigra blacksmiths to strengthen the armor weapons? if you have something to someone as close as it's all done you need to do. Snort free in advance."
Well fuck google translate.--Neil2250 User Neil2250 sig icon6.png 15:28, 10 October 2010 (UTC)
I used 4 translation programs and they all say different things (+ they dont know a lot of words). Im utterly confused. -- Cyan User Cyan Light sig.jpg 15:54, 10 October 2010 (UTC)

Elemental and Energy Storage

Why does Glyph of Elemental Power and Elemental Lord have no effect on Energy Storage attribs? The combination of it and I think Elemental Lord should boost elemental attribs up 3 and it does Air and Water but has NO effect on Energy Storage. Is this a bug or am I just not "getting" somethin???Ravskau 15:38, 12 October 2010 (UTC)

Not a bug. One could argue that "energy" is not in itself an elemental; It's similar to Chaos Damage or the concept of "ether" that they use in the game. If you wish to make a suggestion for Anet to change, you can use the Feedback section. G R E E N E R 18:11, 12 October 2010 (UTC)

Gee......Seems like an ele's primary would be one of the "elemental" attributes, That said I did find one the skills actual "page" but it was down with the trivia, That it was not one of the Elemental attribs. Now that I know it isn't a bug...... No biggie it's just a developers rule that wasn't made real clear.Ravskau 19:30, 13 October 2010 (UTC)

Glitch Party Name

Idk but my zho died far away somewhere and was lazy to rez it but then after awhile later in the party it says R ... Not really a problem or anything just find it weird thats all http://img143.imageshack.us/i/gw054h.jpg/

War in Kryta

Hi I was just wonder were you go after you have done the fourth dialog of the war in kryta thing in wiki it said a new area open up in lions arch but it dose not work when i talk to the the guy out side the gate he said your welcome in but the gate did not open. thank you for you help.--64.196.244.130 23:42, 13 October 2010 (UTC)

Just to make sure, you've seen the Trial of Zinn, and then saw Livia Recruits Zinn? If so, you should be able to access the Lion's Arch Keep by talking to Lion's Arch Keep Gate Guard. For ease of use, make sure you're the only player in the party when accessing this area for the first time, just in case. If that doesn't work, write back. G R E E N E R 00:08, 14 October 2010 (UTC)
Blah, I'm having the same issue. Maybe it's cause I saw the first four dialogues months ago and didn't try to get in there til now? Lame. --Dragon Nataku talk to me 15:30, 14 October 2010 (UTC)
Update: Went back out to the Shining Blade camp and the Livia Recruits Zinn scenario started playing out again. After watching it again, the gate guard let me in to the Keep. Maybe the OP could try doing the same thing. --Dragon Nataku talk to me 21:42, 14 October 2010 (UTC)

Title

I would like to know if there is a title called "Eternal Hero of Elona" And if so, what all does it involve? Thank You99.177.254.78 21:57, 15 October 2010 (UTC)

There isn't. I believe there is a monument by that name, though, and if I remember correctly you need to complete Abaddon's Gate in order for it to be unlocked. –Jette 22:01, 15 October 2010 (UTC)
Yes, that's the monument you can display in the Hall of Monuments after finishing Nightfall. Closest title to that is Protector of Elona. You might want to check out the "Honor" and Title articles. Roar! Poki#3 (talk) 21:56, 16 October 2010 (UTC)

getting info on my char

How do I find out things like how many sunspear points I have or need to level up in rank?--Spin 22:34, 16 October 2010 (UTC)

Pressing "H" will bring up your Hero (player) info panel. The second tab gives your title progress, you can check your Sunspear rank progress in there. --User Jioruji Derako logo.png Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 22:44, 16 October 2010 (UTC)

Здравствуйте. Я не могу вспомнить свой пароль от аккаунта в игре Gulid Wars первая компания. Когда я нажимаю изменить пароль и ввожу свои данные мне на майл приходит письмо, но оно почему то состоит из буквы Щ все письмо и пароля там нет. Я уже пробовал ответить на то письмо , но мне его блокировали. НЕ могли бы вы помочь, а то диск купил и деньги неохота еще раз тратить.

Изменении пароля

moved to HELP:ACCOUNT#Изменении пароля

What is the easiest way for a Dervish to make money?

I dont know how to farm anything exept feathers with a SoS build outside Lions Arch in normal mode

[1] Normally I would tell you that this isn't the place to ask this question, Because it isn't. Try Guru and pvx for builds and topics relating to farms for this kind of information. --Master BriarUser Briar Sig 2.jpg 09:25, 18 October 2010 (UTC)

What do you mean? It is a game question

Scavenger Hunt

I am doing the Scavenger Hunt for Lions Arch Keep in EOTN. Do I have to wait until Thanksgiving in November to get the Hard Apple Cider drop in game? Or can I go anywhere else in the game to get it now?99.177.254.78 21:26, 18 October 2010 (UTC)

Your other option would be to trade with other players for the item. Common player markets such as Lion's Arch or Kamadan would be my suggestion as to where to look. G R E E N E R 21:31, 18 October 2010 (UTC)

Adding MINIATURES to HALL OF MONUMENTS

moved from Help:Ask a wiki question

I already have four previous minipets in my "Devotion" at the Hall Of Monuments. I have three more I want to add, but I can't figure out how to add them. Can someone please help me? Thank you

--208.69.212.90 00:18, 19 October 2010 (UTC)

Talk to the monument with the minis in inventory. At the bottom of a long dialogue box, you'll have the option to add any that aren't already present in the monument. Another toon can add dupes, but you only get credit once for your GW2 reward calculations.  — Tennessee Ernie Ford (TEF) 00:59, 19 October 2010 (UTC)
Also note, that monuments have to be first "unlocked" by using a Monumental Tapestry on them. You get them by finishing the EotN mini-storylines, and get one when you reach the HoM. I'm telling you this in case you wanted to add the minis on another character. Then again, if you don't have it "unlocked", just put the minis in the Chest and take them out on another character. Minis get "Dedicated", not "Customized". Anyone can still use them, they jsut can't add them to the HoM anymore. Roar! Poki#3 (talk) 01:24, 19 October 2010 (UTC)

Double post. sorry please delete.

Female Necro Elite Cabal armor won't display on HoM

As the title says, for some reason I cannot put up a statue for my elite cabal armor. I am fully aware that it has only four pieces to the set. Wiki says I should be able to display it, so I have no idea what is going on. I have re-equipped the armor multiple times and relogged. I have double checked that everything does indeed say Elite Cabal. Pictures can be provided if needed--Rkiecaboose 06:27, 20 October 2010 (UTC)

Did you add a tapestry shred? If you haven't, you can't use the thing at all DemonicFahrirDesecrate Enchantments.jpg 06:35, 20 October 2010 (UTC)
Also be sure to review your armor carefully when you've made sure that you have the tapestry up. It is a common practice to mix and match armors, So be absolutely certain that every piece of your armor is from the same set. --Master BriarUser Briar Sig 2.jpg 06:55, 20 October 2010 (UTC)
Also please note that if you have your HoM set to show account-wide accomplishments, and you have another character that put up the tapestry for the armour monument, the tapestry will show up for all of your characters, but only characters that have put the tapestry up in their own HoMs will be able to display armour. So make sure that individual character has put a tapestry up on that particular monument. I hope that helps! --Dragon Nataku talk to me 11:05, 20 October 2010 (UTC)

Weapons

I'm playing a monk with a mesmer secondary. Am I able to use mesmer weapons,focus items without a penalty?

The only penalty you would have is if the weapon/offhand were Fast Casting, since a monk primary doesn't have access to Fast Casting. -- Wyn User Wynthyst sig icon2.png talk 14:02, 20 October 2010 (UTC)
u just need to meet the weapon requirements and u will have full stats. eg a monk with a req 7 tactics shield and 7 to tactics will get the full shield bonus, otherwise, stats on equipment get halved.
Only the "base" stats get halved though (the one next to the "Req" tag). That is Damage for weapons, Armor for shields and energy for focus items (more specifically, weapons use the starter weapon damage range). Anything else, inscriptions and other mods, remain the same. That's why often casters walk around with a sword or spear - to take advantage of +5 Energy inscriptions and mods like +20% Enchantment Duration or +30 HP. And since they're casters, they don't attack physically often or at all, so they don't care that they don't meet the requirement and their damage is crap.
Shields warrant attribute investment, but even without it they give an armor boost. If you can manage your energy fine and don't need the extra energy, you can use a shield to have some armor that can make a difference. Focus items are taken for the energy, so there's no reason not to fulfill the requirement and get only half of it. Roar! Poki#3 (talk) 16:03, 21 October 2010 (UTC)
Also, the stats aren't halved; the stats for starter weapons are used. — Raine Valen User Raine R.gif 17:12, 21 Oct 2010 (UTC)
I haven't checked in long enough to be certain, but I believe that weapons use starter stats while off-hand items (shields and foci) use halved stats. I can't be bothered checking, though. –Jette 18:02, 21 October 2010 (UTC)
Guess that makes sense, since shields do give 8 al. idk about foci, though. — Raine Valen User Raine R.gif 19:00, 21 Oct 2010 (UTC)
^what they said. Editing previous comment slightly for clarity. Roar! Poki#3 (talk) 22:40, 21 October 2010 (UTC)
See Requirement. --Silver Edge 05:21, 23 October 2010 (UTC)
One word of warning for casters using melee weapons... if you for whatever reason try to attack a foe rather than cast (most often while targeting), you will run right up into their face and become much more vulnerable to physical attack. It takes a little getting used to if you are used to using a staff/wand. -- Wyn User Wynthyst sig icon2.png talk 12:55, 23 October 2010 (UTC)

Repeat Chat

How do I repeat a line of chat without re-typing the whole thing over? Thanks

The up key. --Master BriarUser Briar Sig 2.jpg 16:17, 20 October 2010 (UTC)
Enter-Up-Enter –User Balistic B d-dark.pngalistic 05:25, 23 October 2010 (UTC)

Mission Completion

How can i see on the city shield , that i have done this mission whit both bonus. For exampel Ruins of surmia i have done it whit both bonus, but ther is only one sword in the sheild??? Are ther diferens shield in prof or in NF, Faction. please can i get a answer. --78.69.176.208 21:20, 22 October 2010 (UTC)

Well, you seem to have answered part of your question yourself. As for the icons, they are all listed and explained on World Map. -- Wyn User Wynthyst sig icon2.png talk 21:27, 22 October 2010 (UTC)

Hero Pets

Can you tell me how exactly do you equip your Hero Rangers with pets? I tried to put charmed animal on my Hero and flagged them near a pet and I hit it from a distance with my character to turn it aggressive and my Hero didn't charm it! Any suggestions would be apreciated. I went to WIKI and I still can't figure it out!99.177.254.78 04:35, 23 October 2010 (UTC)

You have to order them to use the charm skill yourself. –Jette 04:46, 23 October 2010 (UTC)
Use your hero command panel and click on the skill. –User Balistic B d-dark.pngalistic 05:24, 23 October 2010 (UTC)
First, unequip your hero's weapon, then target the animal you wish it to charm and set it as the hero's target, then activate Charm animal manually. -- Wyn User Wynthyst sig icon2.png talk 12:51, 23 October 2010 (UTC)
You can just shift+click on the animal to select it without attacking it, and then activate Charm Animal manually. Koda User Koda Kumi UT.jpeg Kumi 13:48, 23 October 2010 (UTC)

So Badly LOST

I just recently started playing again, after a 2 year break. Im in NF. I have completed the Venta Cemetary Mission. Next on the list was "The Council is Called". I am assuming I have done this because I have the secondary quest "A little Recon", and the prereq. for it is "The council is Called". So next on the list is "To Vabbi".

I go into the command post, and Dunk. has nothing to say. I go back to the consolate, and the Elder has nothing to say. I go to Lonai, and she has nothing to say. I go into the Jahai Bluffs, no one is there. No Nerashi, no Dunk. no one but bad guys.

So, I thought, well, maybe Ive completed that, next was "Centaur Blackmail". There is no centaur at all in the command post.

The map points I have unlocked, oddly enough, are Kodonur Crossroads, Rilohn Refuge, Sunspear Sanc., Dajkah Inlet, Nundu Bay, Yohlon Bay, The Desolation, and Venta Cemetary.

What the heck have I done? Where am I supposed to be? =O Im so beyond lost.... =(

--76.5.144.56 04:08, 24 October 2010 (UTC)

Need to add that I did do all of the basic quests, incuding Building the bases, all 3.

--76.5.144.56 04:09, 24 October 2010 (UTC)

Do you have a Nightfall primary quest in your quest log? --Silver Edge 04:59, 24 October 2010 (UTC)
If you haven't already solved this problem, I'd suggest going to Kamadan and seeking out Dockmaster Ahlaro. As well, check your map and look at the symbols for the outposts. The places you have listed, such as Kodonur and Rilohn, can have to different appearances. Take a look at the map icons for Nightfall. If the locations are any of the first set for NF, they they're just outposts, but if they're the first of the second set (in the 2nd table) then they're a Mission outpost that you need to do. G R E E N E R 07:55, 24 October 2010 (UTC)

how to get going on with making a charter

how do i start the game all i am getting is pages of reading --The preceding unsigned comment was added by User:Cane (talk).

This website is just lots of pages about the game Guild Wars. It is here to document the game and help players. If you want to the play you need to actually buy the game and/or get trial access. Most online game shops sell Guild Wars and a lot of high street game shops also sell it. Once you've bought it and/or got a trial just follow the instructions you're presented with.- TheRave talk (talk) 22:53, 24 October 2010 (UTC)

/fame

How do I check my rank on pvp?

You can find your PvP title points in the Hero panel (H) and your guild's rank in the Guild panel (G). — Raine Valen User Raine R.gif 22:18, 25 Oct 2010 (UTC)

Justiciar Thommis Dungeon

Is there any way I can do the Justiciar Thommis Dungeon quest with hero's and henchman only? My character is a Ranger/Ritualist. Wiki only lists teams with 3 actual players, can it be done any other way? Such as using only one actual player? 99.177.254.78 02:23, 26 October 2010 (UTC)

Yes, you can do all of slaver's with h/h. I'd recommend planting frozen soil, pulling mobs tightly together, and then nuking them to oblivion. I generally go with Searing Flames heroes with glyph sac and meteor shower, maybe some enchant removal and interrupts. Manifold User Manifold Neptune.jpg 02:29, 26 October 2010 (UTC)
H/H teams like Discordway are also incredibly effective (although I can't vouch for the team's effectiveness in Thommis's dungeon, presumably it works just as well there as anywhere else). The player doesn't need a particularly special build to make Discordway work (although there are some optimal variants), so it's very nice with professions that maybe aren't well-suited to dealing with large mobs. As a Ranger, you'll have no trouble getting a condition on the foe, so you just need a hex you can spam; the EotN PvE-only skills give you a few options, particularly Asuran Scan. --User Jioruji Derako logo.png Jïörüjï Ðērākō.>.cнаt^ 07:38, 28 October 2010 (UTC)

not leveling

is there a reason that my char didnt level up once the exp bar was full? she was a lvl 20, and once the bar was full, it emptied but stayed at lvl 20? --The preceding unsigned comment was added by 77.102.253.30 (talk).

Take a look at the page about your character's level. Guild Wars caps the level at 20, but still gives you Skill Points for each time you fill your skill bar. G R E E N E R 08:38, 31 October 2010 (UTC)