User:Entropy3927

"Entropy is defined as random molecular motion, or as we know it, heat."

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Welcome
Welcome to the User page of Entropy. I started playing Guild Wars just this year, over the summer vacation from high school. Apparently I have a knack for the game, though, and I have made some rapid progress in the PvE world. For now I'm stuck in Prophecies, but I hope to change that as soon as possible.

Thanks in part to this Wiki, I have a large general knowledge of almost all aspects of Guild Wars, though mostly about Prophecies. It saddens me that more people don't come here to answer their questions instead of spamming them to the general in-game population. Nearly every question I have ever had was answered after looking it up here.

Out of Game Info

 * Nickname: Vili
 * Age: 16
 * Ethnic: Chinese American;
 * Language: English native; some French
 * Locale: California, USA
 * Gaming background: All things Nintendo; heavy SSBM and FF player
 * Other online games: Icesus, a Finnish MUD (username: Allanon)

Guild Wars Info

 * Guild: Tyrian Marauders [TM]
 * Guild Status: Not recruiting yet, PvE-only so far
 * Current funds level: ~150 platinum
 * Number of Black Dye / Superior Vigor Runes found so far: 6 / 3
 * Number of Miniatures: 2 (Devourer, Turtle)
 * Campaigns: Prophecies only
 * Number of times I've accepted a run: 0 (Zero)

Green Items
I've picked up the following "Unique" items, just by random (no farming):
 * Kepkhet's Refuge (2x)
 * Galigord's Rod
 * Bortak's Bone Cesta

Miscellaneous achievements

 * Went through the game with my first character as a W/Me, possibly one of the worst profession combinations in the game!
 * Beat Doppleganger on the first try; 10 seconds on second attempt.
 * Reached Team Arenas.
 * Obtained copies of max collector weapons for every linked attribute (bows and staves)
 * Solo-farmed Spiny Seeds, Dessicated Hydra Claws, Bleached Shells, etc.
 * Collected many, many Fiery Dragon Swords, seemingly at random. (15+, probably)
 * Salvaged a perfect Vampiric Sword Hilt (3/1).
 * Salvaged a perfect Axe Grip of Axe Mastery (20%).

=The Henchmen Hall of Fame= I have cleared every mission and bonus in the Prophecies campaign using parties of just henchmen. The one I need human help for is Dunes of Despair (bonus) - I missed the bonus by only a few seconds using henchmen, which was frustrating. Especially after many many attempts. The mission has been hit hard with the nerfbat and most of the old strategies no longer work - Dunes of Despair was special case though: See the mission's talk page for more info. It can be done! It's just incredibly long and frustrating.

In an effort to illuminate others' understanding of the usefulness of henchmen as compared to (most) PUGs, I present the following list of "hall of fame moments". (W/Me or E/N before Ascension)

Prior to Ascension

 * Cleared Nolani Academy by opening the front gates; all-hench party. (fun)
 * Saved Benji Malaka in D'Alessio Seaboard with an all-hench party. (frustrating)
 * Rescued all the Chosen in Divinity Coast with an all-hench party.
 * Completed all Crystal Desert missions and bonuses with an all-hench party. (easy...mostly)

After Ascension

 * !Killed Glint with an all-hench party, on the very first try too! Thank you, Wild Blow...Ele changed to Mesmer secondary and beat it on second try; Ranger finished without any special build.
 * Slew the Mursaat in Ice Caves of Sorrow without being Infused, in an all-hench party.
 * Fought my way to the Seer in Iron Mines of Moladune to get Infused, using all henchmen.
 * !!Finished Thunderhead Keep Mission and Bonus using only Henchmen, Twice!! (proud of myself)
 * Cleared Ring of Fire, Abaddon's Mouth, and Hell's Precipice (mission+bonus foreach) using only henchmen. Lich Lord was rather easy.
 * Finished Defend Droknar's Forge with only henchmen. So much easier as a Fire Elementalist...
 * Capped all Warrior elites, Martyr, Echo, and more using just henchmen.
 * Finished all parts of To Sorrow's Furnace quest with an all hench party: Summit Slaves, Kilroy Stonekin, Unspeakable, Unknowable, Noble Intentions, and Noble Intentions Plan B. Really long, really hard, but definitely worth it.
 * Almost cleared the first floor of Tombs with all-hench party. Damn near impossible...stupid Fingers of Chaos.
 * Cleared every Zaishen Challenge with the Zaishen henchmen.
 * Cleared three rounds of Zaishen Elite with the Zaishen henchmen.
 * Explored over 90% of Tyria with just henchmen - including high-end areas like Mineral Springs and Snake Dance.

Builds
See this page for builds I use on my characters.

=Characters= All are L20.

Lana Irving

 * W/any, preference to W/R archer or W/N Plague Touch
 * Name origins: Related to Lloyd Irving from Tales of Symphonia
 * Personality: "aggressive"
 * Pet: Persian, L20 Heary Lynx
 * Armor(s): Full Gladiator's set, mixed Platemail set, Wyvern helm, Stonefist Gauntlets
 * Weapons: (purple) Barbed Long Sword of Fortitude (Long Sword skin), (purple) Crippling Katana of Shelter, Droks-crafted Cruel Battle Axe and Droks-crafted Heavy War Hammer; Collector's Icy Ascalon Longbow/Shortbow
 * Status: active

Tall red-headed Warrior who has achieved Protector of Tyria, capped all Warrior elites plus others (Prophecies + Core), and has 90.5% of Tyria mapped out. Lana specializes in partying with henchmen and has finished nearly every mission and bonus using all-hench parties. She is proficient in all types of Warrior weaponry, knowing that certain situations call for certain weapons. Lana is currently working trying to acquire every skill in the game...done so far with Warrior, close with Mesmer and Ranger. She has completed To Sorrow's Furnace and Defend Droknar's Forge; the other Sorrow's Furnace and Titan quests will need a human party.

Elena Gracewood

 * R/any, no real preference
 * Name origins: Sounded Ranger-like
 * Personality: "mysterious"
 * Pet: Coeurl, L20 Hearty Stalker
 * Armor(s): Druid's set, 1 of each attribute Headgear
 * Weapons: Bonus-item Poisonous Nevermore Flatbow of Warding, Collector's Poisonous Ascalon Hornbow, (gold) Fiery Composite Bow, Collector's Shocking Ascalon Shortbow
 * Status: active

Tiny brunette Ranger who is currently at Thunderhead Keep, soon to reach Ember Light Camp. Elena specializes in running from location to location, saving time and effort. Her favorite skill combo is Ignite Arrows + Dual Shot, as well as using Savage Shot like a poorer version of Quick Shot. She also enjoys Marksman's Wager, Poison Arrow, Barrage, and Ferocious Strike.

Rayne Brunel

 * E/any, preference to E/Me for shutdown
 * Name origins: Related to Colette Brunel from Tales of Symphonia
 * Personality: "hapless"
 * Pet: Chocobo, L17 Hearty Strider
 * Armor(s): Aeromancer's set, 1 of each attribute Headgear
 * Weapons: all Collector's staves for Fire, Earth, Water, Air, Domination, Illusion, Death, Blood, Curses; Ascalon Recurve Bow, Poisonous Nevermore Flatbow
 * Status: mule for FDS, shields, weapon upgrades

Medium purple-haired Elementalist and wannabe Minion Master who has completed Protector of Tyria. Rayne specializes in making stupid mistakes and generally causing accidents to happen. She prefers to use Fire magic, but also enjoys being a Life Stealer or an Energy Storage Mesmer. She is a big fan of Energy Surge and Wastrel's Worry. Rayne is a proficient Ash Runner and can rarely be seen giving away Althea's Ashes for tips in Piken Square. Rayne is currently trying to earn more Skill Points due to an unfortunate accident...see Skills and Attributes Window for more information. She is also attempting the Sorrow's Furnace and Titan quests.

Astos the Wanderer

 * Mo/R
 * Name origins: Monks in days of old were travelers and nomadic wanderers
 * Personality: "calm"
 * Pet: Black Fang, L17 Hearty Wolf (from Pre-Searing!)
 * Armor(s): Wanderer's set, Prophet's scalp design
 * Weapons: Kepkhet's Refuge, all collector's staves for Healing, Divine Favor, and Smiting; Ascalon Shortbow, Poisonous Nevermore Flatbow
 * Status: back burner; mule for runes and weapon upgrades

Tall black-haired Monk who is currently in the Crystal Desert, working towards Ascension. He has completed every mission/bonus up to this point. Astos specializes in Protection prayers and Smiting. He likes to use Life Bond and Smite. Astos owns a Kepkhet's Refuge that was randomly acquired by Rayne Brunel in an "accidental" encounter with Kepkhet Marrowfeast while exploring Prophet's Path.

Prophecies Character Quiz
This is from quizfarm.com, search under "guild wars".

90%    Monk     85%     Mesmer     80%     Ranger     70%     Warrior     60%     Elementalist     40%

Henchmen: My Personal Notes
See this page for my long notepage about Henchmen.