Guild Wars 2

It’s free trial week in Tyria and I want my girlfriend and my friends to get as addicted to this game as I am. They all said they were down to try it. When they first log on, what are the first things we should do? I’m trying to show the game off in the best way possible. Should we just explore the world together? or do eachother’s personal story? need suggestions pl0x

My friends have a background in WoW and League, but my girlfriend has only played SIMS on PC

Best thing to do is spend time with her. What each individual likes best in the game varies. My wife personally loves the story. I personally love the views(I really should stop and look more frequently).

Just explore the starter zones, help them level to 10, then PS, if you so desire. Answer questions, show some things they might not find themselves, etc.

Mostly, just have fun! =)

I recommend showing them the starting zones. The vistas, pop up events and hearts. Once you reach where they could travel show LA. Then travel around the other starting zones. Show them edge of the mists. If you have guild mates ask them to help protect them while they travel the map. Show them Tyria and good luck.

All I would say is never try and “direct traffic”. Trying to get them to see the game through your eyes is doomed from the start (been there, tried it, never works). Let them play the game how they want to and just follow on behind

Divinity’s Reach is definitely worth a visit for a first time player. Other than that, yeah, follow their lead.

Randulf.7614:

All I would say is never try and “direct traffic”. Trying to get them to see the game through your eyes is doomed from the start (been there, tried it, never works). Let them play the game how they want to and just follow on behind

Pretty much this. I got hubby interested in trying out Guild Wars 2 and followed him around initially and helped only when he was stuck and asked for help. He had never played any MMOs or such before so it was a totally new experience having to learn how to move an avatar. He found his own stride and is absolutely loving it. I will say, though, when he first logged on and ran into a wall for 5 straight minutes I laughed until my sides hurt….

Agreed with everyone else. Even the best game ever becomes a lot less fun if you have someone hovering over you saying “Do this, now do this, no don’t do that, come here…”

Let them take the lead. Answer questions when they ask, help them out if they need it and maybe point out cool things as they’re going along but let them decide what to focus on and what to do.

My husband isn’t the best at RPGs and had never played an MMO before so I was literally biting my tongue when he made his first two characters an elementalist and a Mesmer. I really wanted to tell him to start with something a bit easier, but he’s always liked casters (except how squishy they are). He loved it. Sure he got frustrated sometimes, but I really don’t think he’d have gotten into the game at all if he had been playing one of the heavier armored professions, especially the guardian which would have been my top recommendation.

Show them the wardrobe system when you can. And all the awesome beautiful armor your toon can wear.

Fashion Wars 2.

Let them explore by themselves. Don’t try to rush “hey watch this vista, jump here, dont go there” and it will be fine. You can just say them “there are red triangles that are vistas” and if they want, they’ll figure out how to reach them. Best important thing is to have fun, be on TS with them and simply enjoy to stay together. That is the best way to enjoy a game.

Shower her in emotes!

Take her in to meet Logan. I understand he’s considered absolutely dreamy.

Maraca Kabob.3564:

When they first log on, what are the first things we should do?

Take a drink.

Repeat every time they level.

Don’t worry, the NPE is written with impaired mental function in mind. Oh, and when you log back in after the hangovers, good luck figuring out how you wound up in northern Frostgorge at level 20.

If they have not started yet, let them spend all the time they want in character creation. Characters are usually very important to Sims players or anyone who roleplays inside their head.

Don’t rush things. No matter what zone they start in, the NPCs have a lot to say. Some of it is quite funny and some informative. In a way, your girlfriend has an easier time, because she does not have to unlearn another type of a MMO nor will she be comparing this game to the other every step of the way.

For a completely new player the things veterans may find annoying about the NPE probably are not a problem. Very little is actually level gated, it is just that now the game informs the player of possibilities that we hard to learn by trial and error. If they do find it silly, remind them that it only lasts a few first hours of possibly thousands to come.

Most importantly, you can tell them about all the things they can do, but then let them lead the way.

Let her lead….and follow that lead, making the occasional suggestion.

Why? Are you trying to break up with her?