User:Entropy3927

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

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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.

Now, for the "personal information".

Nickname: Vili

Age: 16

Ethnic: Chinese American; English as first language

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]

A ragged black cape with a crossed pair of red blades. Easily distinguished from the crowd.

Guild Status: Not recruiting yet, PvE-only so far

Current funds level: Broke 100 platinum for the first time on 11-01-06. Cheers.

Number of Black Dye / Superior Vigor Runes found so far: 5 / 3

Number of Green Items owned: 2 (Kepkhet's Refuge, self-acquired...twice)

Number of Miniatures: 2 (Devourer, Turtle)

Miscellaneous achievements
 * Cleared Nolani Academy by opening the front gates. (fun)
 * Beat Doppleganger on the first try.
 * Cleared every Zaishen Challenge.
 * 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.
 * Went through the game with my first character as a W/Me, possibly one of the worst profession combinations in the game!
 * Beat Doppleganger in about 10 seconds on the second try.
 * 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 nearly 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 - see the mission's talk page for more info.

Update: It can be done! It's just incredibly long and frustrating. See the page for details.

In an effort to illuminate others' understanding of the usefulness of henchmen as compared to PUGs, I present the following list of "hall of fame moments". These were done by my E/Me and E/N prior to Ascension.


 * 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)
 * !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)

After Ascension (different professions, forget which exactly):


 * 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" Titan quest with only henchmen. So much easier as a Fire Elementalist...
 * Capped all Warrior elites, Martyr, Echo, and more using just henchmen.
 * Finished "Unspeakable, Unknowable" quest with an all hench party. (long/hard)
 * Almost cleared the first floor of Tombs with all-hench party. Damn near impossible...stupid Fingers of Chaos.

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

List of in-game characters (all L20)

Name origins: Related to Lloyd Irving from Tales of Symphonia Personality: "aggressive" Status: back-burner; mule; capping Elites
 * Lana Irving, W/any (preference to W/R archer or W/N Plague Touch)

Tall red-headed Warrior who has achieved Protector of Tyria, capped all Warrior elites plus others (Prophecies + Core), and has over 89% of Tyria mapped out. Lana specializes in partying with henchmen and has finished nearly every mission and bonus using all-hench parties. Her pet is a Hearty Lynx, and she is proficient in all types of Warrior weaponry. Lana is currently working on finishing the Sorrow's Furnace and Titan quests, as well as trying to acquire every skill in the game...done so far with Warrior, close with Mesmer and Ranger.

Name origins: Sounded Ranger-like Personality: "mysterious" Status: back-burner; mule
 * Elena Gracewood, R/W

Tiny brunette Ranger who is currently in the Crystal Desert, working towards Ascension. She has completed every mission/bonus up to this point. Elena specializes in running from location to location, saving time and effort. Her pet is a Hearty Melandru's Stalker, and her favorite skill combo is Ignite Arrows + Dual Shot, as well as using Savage Shot like a poorer version of Quick Shot.

Name origins: Related to Colette Brunel from Tales of Symphonia Personality: "hapless" Status: very active
 * Rayne Brunel, E/any (preference to E/Me for shutdown)

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. Her pet is a Level 17 Chocobo (aka Hearty Strider). 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.

Name origins: Monks in days of old were travelers and nomadic wanderers Personality: "calm" Status: back burner; mule
 * Astos the Wanderer, Mo/R

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. His pet is a Hearty Wolf from Pre-Searing, and 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.