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u/omlech · 4 pointsr/Guildwars2

Of course you can, GW2 takes place 250 years after GW1 so some stuff will be familiar like old places and probably stuff mentioned in books or something, but otherwise the stories are pretty much self contained. If you're interested in getting into the lore prior to GW2 coming out, then go check out the books. The end of Eye of the North in 2007 was the starting point of everything that happened in-between GW1 and GW2 with the Beyond content giving you more of the story leading into GW2.

http://www.amazon.com/Guild-Wars-Ascalon-Matt-Forbeck/dp/1416589473

http://www.amazon.com/Guild-Wars-J-Robert-King/dp/1416589600/ref=pd_bxgy_b_text_b

Also, someone can probably link you to a primer for the lore on youtube.

u/The-Internets · 3 pointsr/Guildwars2

GW is a awesome game. I only have 4 points left on my HoM and im real excited. You will be able to get them after GW2 comes out but might have a harder time as the GW userbase is already pretty low.

If you have a friend who wants to do it or you can find a few people, or a guild, its worth it for the first 15. The last 15 (assuming you only want the items) will take you about the same amount of time to get 1-3 points. First 15 you can do in 1 1/2 weeks.

The story is pretty good in a silly way. If you want to get the most out of GW2 you should probably buy the books 1 2, they are pretty good at least if you have played GW and stayed interested.

The game is different than most games, you will probably mostly play alone or only with friends. It isn't open world, you have to form your party and skills in towns. The game is completely skill based, if you are a bad player you will always be bad. It has a pretty decent learning curve but it throws a lot of people off the game. Also don't expect to pvp in GW, if you get in a game you are going to get pwned.

u/therosesgrave · 3 pointsr/Guildwars2

Yes, Amazon offers a Kindle Edition for all three books.

u/CirdanValen · 2 pointsr/Guildwars2

That bit is from Edge of Destiny. The other book is Ghosts of Ascalon and the third book hasn't been released yet.

u/OperativeLoop · 2 pointsr/Guildwars2

You should check out Guild Wars : Ghosts of Ascalon this book deals with the events that took place to create the treaty between the Charr and the Humans. Pretty fun read, I liked reading Guild Wars: Edge of Destiny a little better, it tells the story of Destiny's Edge, and I can't think of anything else to say that wouldn't include spoilers.

Edit: Oh I see now you said in game content... Well I don't want to spoil too much but after reading both of those books I've found references to things from them in game.

u/Andele3025 · 2 pointsr/Guildwars2

http://www.amazon.com/Guild-Wars-Ascalon-Matt-Forbeck/dp/1416589473 - all 3 books (which cover a lot of kinda importantish lore and if i may recommend in case you just wanna get one, it should be SoS from Ree Soesbee) for 25$, but most important passages are on the net, Gw2guru has its own lore section, but the core plotlines are in the original GW, in the personal story and kindaish here http://atlas.guildwars2.com/en/

u/R34vR · 1 pointr/Guildwars2

I would highly recommend the two Guild Wars 2 novels, Ghosts of Ascalon and Edge of Destiny, if you are interested in lore.

Ghosts of Ascalon is first and it serves as a primer on the races, basic interests, and relevant history of Tyria. You are introduced to some notable characters, and it is an entertaining read.

Edge of Destiny is the second book and it deals more with a cast of characters that features a prominent role in-game and is more focused on the current situation of Tyria. It is also a very fun read.

There is a third book currently being written, Sea of Sorrows, that was supposed to be released before launch but was delayed.

Ghosts of Ascalon

Edge of Destiny

u/Nofear700 · 1 pointr/Guildwars2

there is also 3 published books that you might enjoy (I know I did)
they cover lots events that happened after GW1 and before GW2

Ghosts of Ascalon - I still need to read this one but i believe its talking about the events that lead to the peace negotiation between the Humans and Charr

Edge of Destiny- this book talks about the the 5 main NPC you play with throw the personal story, how they met and what happened between them before the events of GW2



Sea of Sorrows - talks about the re-creation of Lions arch after Orr risen from the ocean, how it became free city for all races and a heaven for pirates, great story