Guildwars: Nightfall

[Mr.Sam]

July 18, 2006 (BELLEVUE, WA) — ArenaNet®, developer of the world's leading subscription-free online roleplaying games Guild Wars® and Guild Wars FactionsTM, and NCsoft® Corporation, the world's leading developer and publisher of online computer games, announce today the title of the next game in the award-winning franchise, Guild Wars NightfallTM. Further, Guild Wars Nightfall has entered the beta testing stage and Guild Wars players worldwide are invited to participate in an exclusive, first-look player-versus-player (PVP) event, July 28 — 30, 2006.

During the PVP Preview Event, both Guild Wars and Guild Wars Factions® players will get a first look at Guild Wars Nightfall, and will be able to try out the two new professions being introduced in the game; the Dervish, a scythe-wielding holy warrior, and the Paragon, guardian angel of the Elonian people. In addition to testing out the new professions and arenas, players will also be able to compete for items that will be exchangeable for a variety of rewards throughout the weekend event.

The Guild Wars Nightfall PVP Preview event will kick off on Friday, July 28 at 12:01am PDT and will continue through Sunday, July 30 at 11:59pm PST.

Guild Wars, an instant bestseller worldwide upon its release in April 2005, and Guild Wars Factions, the number one game in both North America and Europe earlier this year, are global online roleplaying games. Guild Wars Nightfall will continue the tradition of inviting players to immerse themselves in an epic storyline centered in a vibrant fantasy setting, build personalized characters, compete in head-to-head battles with players from around the world, and find adventure in missions and quests, in a Guild Wars game unlike any players have seen before.

New Profesions
Guild Wars Nightfall Exclusive Profile Preview - The Paragon and the Dervish Professions

The Paragon
The paragon isn't meant to be a frontline fighter. Instead, the paragon is best suited in a support role as a battle commander, capable of supporting teammates by throwing spears and using verbal chants and shouts that can boost the fighting abilities of those nearby. And the paragon's angelic nature isn't just aesthetic, as this profession's presence can help teammates resist hexes and other curses.

It's easy to identify paragons on the battlefield, thanks to their angelic look. Even the paragon's armor is saintly in appearance, thanks to the incorporation of ivory and mother of pearl in its materials. And if that weren't enough, a paragon's metal armor usually has the form of wings engraved in it. It's no wonder that the Elonians in the game believe that paragons are guardian angels sent by the gods to serve as champions for the people.


The Dervish
If the paragon is best while standing back from a fight, the dervish is at home in the heart of one. These holy warriors are capable of striking at multiple targets simultaneously with their wicked scythes. Of course, they're armed with a whirling, spinning attack that's perfect for when in the middle of a bunch of foes. Dervishes can also cast spells on themselves that aid in their assault, and the profession has various healing and protection abilities as well. The profession's most powerful ability, however, is to temporarily transform into the physical embodiment of a god.

Since the profession is part warrior and part priest, dervishes are clad in robes rather than armor. Protection comes mainly from the dervish's agility in battle, as well as the various protection enhancements and spells. In addition to the robe, dervishes are equipped with bracers on their arms, and they're constantly hooded to show their humility to their gods.


TheDervish
Male
http://www.guildwars.com/gallery/gam.../gwn-ge001.php

Female
http://www.guildwars.com/gallery/gam.../gwn-ge002.php

Paragon
Male
http://www.guildwars.com/gallery/gam.../gwn-ge003.php

Female
http://www.guildwars.com/gallery/gam.../gwn-ge004.php

[Barmi]

I'm a frequent on GWOnline's forums, and an avid GW fan. ;D I take it you play aswell? ;o

My Mesmer is an armour freak, bless 'im.

I simply cannot wait until Nightfall. ;D It should be everything Factions should have been, and loads more. It's making me so giddy. Blame GW for my lack of Habbo activity these days. ;P

[Neil]

I wont be getting this for a while, I'm buying factions for christmas cause it's so dull being the only member in my guild that hasn't got it

[Barmi]

I wont be getting this for a while, I'm buying factions for christmas cause it's so dull being the only member in my guild that hasn't got it

Eep! Factions is okay, I guess... but not as fun or interesting as Prophecies. You can go through the whole story in a couple of hours, and the "Master's Rewards" are basically time trial. -.- Time trial in an RPG! ;'( If your mind is set for Factions, then I'm not going to convince you otherwise, but Nightfall sounds a lot more interesting than Factions. Plus, quite a lot of your guild might be getting Nightfall aswell, and will move on from Factions?

The best idea is probably wait until Nightfall is released, see what people think of it, ask a few people which game of the two is better, and get the "better" one. Nightfall is made by the team that developed Prophecies, so it's looking good. ^_^ The good thing about Guild Wars is that you don't need all of the chapters to play, however Cantha might be a tad empty when Nightfall is released. ;S

[FrozenWhisper]

I only got The first one afew weeks ago and I it!

[Neil]

Eep! Factions is okay, I guess... but not as fun or interesting as Prophecies. You can go through the whole story in a couple of hours, and the "Master's Rewards" are basically time trial. -.- Time trial in an RPG! ;'( If your mind is set for Factions, then I'm not going to convince you otherwise, but Nightfall sounds a lot more interesting than Factions. Plus, quite a lot of your guild might be getting Nightfall aswell, and will move on from Factions?

The best idea is probably wait until Nightfall is released, see what people think of it, ask a few people which game of the two is better, and get the "better" one. Nightfall is made by the team that developed Prophecies, so it's looking good. ^_^ The good thing about Guild Wars is that you don't need all of the chapters to play, however Cantha might be a tad empty when Nightfall is released. ;S

My mate, the one that got me into the guild is getting Nightfall, I have prophercies or whatever cause it's the first one I might get Nightfall before Factions, I donno, I'll probably get both in the end