Maldras · Nov 11, 2010, 10:36 AM // 10:36

First, I am new to GW and am having a blast. Nice community.

Second, I have my level 20 rit in Kuzik territory and am pining for the armor. Pricey however (~48k all-in for the set including the inks and ambers)...Is it better to farm the inks and ambers or just wait until gold accumulates from playing? I am 1/3 there lol.

Thanks.

drkn · Nov 11, 2010, 10:37 AM // 10:37

Buy ink / craft ink.
Create a PvP character and play competitive missions - Jade Quarry or Fort Aspenwood. Accumulate faction that way. Turn in faction for amber.

Maldras · Nov 11, 2010, 10:39 AM // 10:39

Wow, quick and clear response. Thanks.

gremlin · Nov 11, 2010, 12:43 PM // 12:43

That would seem to be the way if your into pvp.
If not then farming for money is easier that farming for Amber.

I am currently trying to get Jadite for the Luxon armour and a lot of work has got me to 24 out of 80.
I think it will be a lor easier getting to 80k and buying it.

tried salvaging every Jade and Amber weapon that dropped but never got a single piece of either so probably a very low chance there.

Thorinfire · Nov 11, 2010, 01:13 PM // 13:13

I am not much of a PvP guy but I really liked Fort Aspenwood, except for the afk-ers. I was pretty addicted for a while and easily got above 100 Jadite.

I guess it really all depends upon you, there is no right answer, give Fort Asp and the Quarry a couple of tries, if you like it keep doing it

If you don't go back to farming ISK.

Figure out what works for you

eekzor · Nov 11, 2010, 01:20 PM // 13:20

You can also do Urgoz Warren and get a couple Amber Chunks there

And, in the meanwhile, you get a title for your HoM.

Another Felldspar · Nov 11, 2010, 02:50 PM // 14:50

You might even consider just continuing the game in "normal" fashion. If you take your Shiro's Return book along with you for each of the missions and turn it in at the end of Factions it will be a nice boost to allegiance faction and money both. At that point you'll also be able add the option to vanquish in Kurzick territory for nice bonuses to your faction which you can trade for amber all the while earning points toward the Kurzick statue and improving your Kurzick PvE skills.

*Darcy* · Nov 11, 2010, 04:54 PM // 16:54

Ways to earn Kurzick Faction:

1. Buy bonus from Kurzick priest at shrine outside town/outpost which will earn you 10pts per kill in that explorable area
2. Get your Shiro's Return book filled and turn in to the Kurzick NPC. Gorani is found in Kaineng Center at the rear of the quartermasters area.
2. Play Jade Quarry/Fort Aspenwood with a PvE or PvP character
3. Do any Zaishen Mission, Bounty or Combat that gives Kurzick Faction

The Zaishen Dailies list can be found here on the wiki http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Daily_activities . The next one that would give Kurzick Faction would be on the 16th when Fort Aspenwood is the Combat. This awards 5k faction for 3 wins and is repeatable. Get your reward and rezone to get the Combat quest again. Note that only Combat is repeatable on the same character.

DeanBB · Nov 12, 2010, 02:10 AM // 02:10

FYI - Turning in the book only applies to your title, it doesn't give you faction to spend.

If you have multiple toons, then run each one through all the Kurzick quests with the bounties in place. Faction adds up pretty fast that way.

Note that for the HoM you don't need to include the head piece. So a set of elite kurzick needs 70 amber instead of 80. Of course, if you want the hat, then you pay for it. I rarely display mine anyway so didn't bother.

Star_Jewel · Nov 12, 2010, 02:35 AM // 02:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thorinfire

I am not much of a PvP guy but I really liked Fort Aspenwood, except for the afk-ers. I was pretty addicted for a while and easily got above 100 Jadite.

Yeah, there's a reason the hardcore PvP'ers look down on JQ/FA -- it's very PvE-friendly. I suggest one tries different professions/builds in each. Some roles are stronger than others in there. It really is a ridiculously fast way to earn amber or jade. Especially next weekend, should be double faction in CMs.

Nov 11, 2010, 10:36 AM // 10:36	#1
Maldras Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Oct 2010 Profession: N/	newb question on armor First, I am new to GW and am having a blast. Nice community. Second, I have my level 20 rit in Kuzik territory and am pining for the armor. Pricey however (~48k all-in for the set including the inks and ambers)...Is it better to farm the inks and ambers or just wait until gold accumulates from playing? I am 1/3 there lol. Thanks.

Nov 11, 2010, 04:54 PM // 16:54	#8
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	Ways to earn Kurzick Faction: 1. Buy bonus from Kurzick priest at shrine outside town/outpost which will earn you 10pts per kill in that explorable area 2. Get your Shiro's Return book filled and turn in to the Kurzick NPC. Gorani is found in Kaineng Center at the rear of the quartermasters area. 2. Play Jade Quarry/Fort Aspenwood with a PvE or PvP character 3. Do any Zaishen Mission, Bounty or Combat that gives Kurzick Faction The Zaishen Dailies list can be found here on the wiki http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Daily_activities . The next one that would give Kurzick Faction would be on the 16th when Fort Aspenwood is the Combat. This awards 5k faction for 3 wins and is repeatable. Get your reward and rezone to get the Combat quest again. Note that only Combat is repeatable on the same character. Last edited by Darcy; Nov 11, 2010 at 04:57 PM // 16:57..

Nov 11, 2010, 10:37 AM // 10:37	#2
drkn Forge Runner Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wroc??aw, Poland Guild: Midnight Mayhem Profession: Me/	Buy ink / craft ink. Create a PvP character and play competitive missions - Jade Quarry or Fort Aspenwood. Accumulate faction that way. Turn in faction for amber.

Nov 11, 2010, 10:39 AM // 10:39	#3
Maldras Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Oct 2010 Profession: N/	Wow, quick and clear response. Thanks.

Nov 11, 2010, 12:43 PM // 12:43	#4
gremlin Furnace Stoker Join Date: Oct 2006 Guild: GWAR Profession: Me/Mo	That would seem to be the way if your into pvp. If not then farming for money is easier that farming for Amber. I am currently trying to get Jadite for the Luxon armour and a lot of work has got me to 24 out of 80. I think it will be a lor easier getting to 80k and buying it. tried salvaging every Jade and Amber weapon that dropped but never got a single piece of either so probably a very low chance there.

Nov 11, 2010, 01:13 PM // 13:13	#5
Thorinfire Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Shiverpeaks Guild: Ambassadors of Enlightenment [SAGE] Profession: R/	I am not much of a PvP guy but I really liked Fort Aspenwood, except for the afk-ers. I was pretty addicted for a while and easily got above 100 Jadite. I guess it really all depends upon you, there is no right answer, give Fort Asp and the Quarry a couple of tries, if you like it keep doing it If you don't go back to farming ISK. Figure out what works for you

Nov 11, 2010, 01:20 PM // 13:20	#6
eekzor Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Sep 2005 Profession: Mo/E	You can also do Urgoz Warren and get a couple Amber Chunks there And, in the meanwhile, you get a title for your HoM.

Nov 11, 2010, 02:50 PM // 14:50	#7
Another Felldspar Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Sep 2006 Guild: Alchemy Incorporated Profession: Mo/E	You might even consider just continuing the game in "normal" fashion. If you take your Shiro's Return book along with you for each of the missions and turn it in at the end of Factions it will be a nice boost to allegiance faction and money both. At that point you'll also be able add the option to vanquish in Kurzick territory for nice bonuses to your faction which you can trade for amber all the while earning points toward the Kurzick statue and improving your Kurzick PvE skills.

Nov 12, 2010, 02:10 AM // 02:10	#9
DeanBB Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arizona Guild: Wizardry Players Guild, http://4guildwars.7.forumer.com	FYI - Turning in the book only applies to your title, it doesn't give you faction to spend. If you have multiple toons, then run each one through all the Kurzick quests with the bounties in place. Faction adds up pretty fast that way. Note that for the HoM you don't need to include the head piece. So a set of elite kurzick needs 70 amber instead of 80. Of course, if you want the hat, then you pay for it. I rarely display mine anyway so didn't bother.