Post by King Enigma on Jan 10, 2006 1:06:00 GMT -5
An online copy of the Computer Gaming World article is posted here: guildwars.gameamp.com/forum/showTopic/21391.php
Synopsis: Two new classes (assassin & ritualist). new skills for the 6 existing professions. plus a new pvp experience called "Faction War."
In Faction War, the 55 maps of Cantha (the new setting for chapter 2) is divided among 2 sides. Player guilds pledge allegiance to one side, join massive alliances and fight the other side for control of these maps. Players get access only to areas controlled by their alliances. It's a very nice blend of pvp and pve.
A controversial note: AN believes Chap 2 is a stand-alone product on equal footing w/ Chap 1. So theoretically, a customer can buy chap 2 and play guild wars using the chapter 2 skills, and still be able to compete with those who have chap 1 or both chapters. Not sure if I buy that spin. Also, it appears that if you want a primary Assassin/Ritualist, you'll need to start fresh from lvl 1 and level up.
Synopsis: Two new classes (assassin & ritualist). new skills for the 6 existing professions. plus a new pvp experience called "Faction War."
In Faction War, the 55 maps of Cantha (the new setting for chapter 2) is divided among 2 sides. Player guilds pledge allegiance to one side, join massive alliances and fight the other side for control of these maps. Players get access only to areas controlled by their alliances. It's a very nice blend of pvp and pve.
A controversial note: AN believes Chap 2 is a stand-alone product on equal footing w/ Chap 1. So theoretically, a customer can buy chap 2 and play guild wars using the chapter 2 skills, and still be able to compete with those who have chap 1 or both chapters. Not sure if I buy that spin. Also, it appears that if you want a primary Assassin/Ritualist, you'll need to start fresh from lvl 1 and level up.