what edition should i buy as new player?

[chromlucina123]

Hello guys
This maybe a dumb question and I apologize in advance. should i buy the complete edition as a new player or buy the cheaper two expansion edition and buy the rest of the expansion separately after i progressed a little?

[Hefutoxin]

Complete is a fantastic deal IF you know you will continue playing for a very long time. It's not everything, but it's far more content than you think.

If you aren't 100% sure, I would go with the two expansion edition. That's still a ton of content that will take you a very long time to chew through.

[Jin-]

Complete is the best bang for the buck

[ຊคrtนrคēl]

Definitely worth it, you'll get 10 years worth of content -> the first 3 expansions and all the living world season episodes
So if you're sure that you'll keep playing, you won't regret getting this one

[chromlucina123]

Thank you for your answers. should i also buy the secrets of the obscure dlc? it is also on sale
also if you don't mind me asking is the living worlds worth it? because its much cheaper to buy the two dlc expansions and the dragon dlc separately

[Hefutoxin]

Originally posted by chromlucina123:

Thank you for your answers. should i also buy the secrets of the obscure dlc? it is also on sale

I would hold off on it. You are getting a massive amount of content.

Secrets of the Obscure is the weakest expansion. At only a 20% discount, I would hold off until later.

[ຊคrtนrคēl]

Originally posted by chromlucina123:

Thank you for your answers. should i also buy the secrets of the obscure dlc? it is also on sale

If you don't intend to start playing it immediately, there's really no need for it, because it will probably be on an even bigger sale in the future (it's still considered "new" since it's only a year old, so just a small sale on it currently)
They give sales on the expansions during every major Steam sale (Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer sales), so you don't have to worry, there'll be plenty of chances to grab it on sale in the future as well :D

[ຊคrtนrคēl]

Originally posted by chromlucina123:

also if you don't mind me asking is the living worlds worth it? because its much cheaper to buy the two dlc expansions and the dragon dlc separately

They're basically mini expansions, you get access to new zones, storylines, mounts etc.
Some of them, especially season 4, are fantastic! I'd definitely recommend them if you want the full experience ^^ (they're part of the whole main story too)
Try watching some trailers on Youtube for the living world seasons, see if it piques your interest (although, careful, spoilers :D)
But if you want to skip them, you definitely can, but parts of the story will feel weird without knowing what happened inbetween expansions

[Spirit]

Originally posted by Hefutoxin:

Originally posted by chromlucina123:

Thank you for your answers. should i also buy the secrets of the obscure dlc? it is also on sale

I would hold off on it. You are getting a massive amount of content.

Secrets of the Obscure is the weakest expansion. At only a 20% discount, I would hold off until later.

agreed , i rarely did its content and still stick to the other expansions despite owning obscure
the only plus was the easier availability of the skyscale and the weapon specialization unlocks

[nazeer28]

Originally posted by Spirit:

Originally posted by Hefutoxin:

I would hold off on it. You are getting a massive amount of content.

Secrets of the Obscure is the weakest expansion. At only a 20% discount, I would hold off until later.

agreed , i rarely did its content and still stick to the other expansions despite owning obscure
the only plus was the easier availability of the skyscale and the weapon specialization unlocks

Is Obscure really that bad?

[Hefutoxin]

Originally posted by nazeer28:

Originally posted by Spirit:

agreed , i rarely did its content and still stick to the other expansions despite owning obscure
the only plus was the easier availability of the skyscale and the weapon specialization unlocks

Is Obscure really that bad?

I think he summed up everyones view.

It's not "bad", it's just "meh".

[ebaG-gamma]

Originally posted by chromlucina123:

This maybe a dumb question and I apologize in advance.

It isn't; so, no need to.

Originally posted by chromlucina123:

should i buy the complete edition as a new player or buy the cheaper two expansion edition and buy the rest of the expansion separately after i progressed a little?

Because there is currently a sale, the Elder Dragon Saga Complete Collection is an especially great deal, atm. That's because this is the cheapest way to get the Living Wold seasons too, which are an integral part of the story. And to repeat what everybody has said: It's an enormous amount of content.

You're 11 hours in and I assume you'll already have bought some DLC now (not sure if you'd still be eligible for a refund), but just in case, I'm still gonna refer you to a guide about the differences between a standalone, website ArenaNet account and a GW2 account created with Steam: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3335333185
In short, I think an ArenaNet account is better if given the choice early on (but a Steam one is fine too). I also go into the different expansions/DLCs in the latter half of the guide, explain what Living World is, and so on.

[chromlucina123]

Originally posted by ebaG-gamma:

Originally posted by chromlucina123:

This maybe a dumb question and I apologize in advance.

It isn't; so, no need to.

Originally posted by chromlucina123:

should i buy the complete edition as a new player or buy the cheaper two expansion edition and buy the rest of the expansion separately after i progressed a little?

Because there is currently a sale, the Elder Dragon Saga Complete Collection is an especially great deal, atm. That's because this is the cheapest way to get the Living Wold seasons too, which are an integral part of the story. And to repeat what everybody has said: It's an enormous amount of content.

You're 11 hours in and I assume you'll already have bought some DLC now (not sure if you'd still be eligible for a refund), but just in case, I'm still gonna refer you to a guide about the differences between a standalone, website ArenaNet account and a GW2 account created with Steam: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3335333185
In short, I think an ArenaNet account is better if given the choice early on (but a Steam one is fine too). I also go into the different expansions/DLCs in the latter half of the guide, explain what Living World is, and so on.

Thanks I read your guide.
yeah i heard that the game client is superior to steam version. Unfortunately due restrictions in my country i can only pay via steam so that is my only option.

[ebaG-gamma]

As mentioned, it's not a big deal if Steam is your only option, no worries.

To answer your original question:
Elder Dragon Saga Complete Collection
Absolutely no doubt about it.

SotO is only 20% off, so don't bother. (Janthir Wilds won't even be 20% off until in a year's time.)
SotO give easier access to the Skyscale mount and more weapon options.
(I wouldn't recommend the SotO skyscale way anyway. It was only added for players with disabilities*, which is great, but you wouldn't park on a parking lot for people with mobility impairments when you don't have to, would you?
* impatience, mostly)
You won't really need the additional weapon options when you're just starting out. The build options from all the elite specializations that come with the three Elder Dragon Saga expansions are a lot more impactful.

The value you get with the Elder Dragon Saga including Living World is insanely good.

[william_es]

Start with the base game and see if you even like the game at all. I'd try that before deciding to buy any expansions.

[DJukor]

GW2 has story in form of seasonal content in between expansions called Living World and you have to buy those separately or get the complete collection.