Curse

Turbobusa · Dec 07, 2007, 04:02 PM // 16:02

I want the game to have weapons I cannot afford. This keeps me playing in the hope of having them by trading/farming. This is just too easy.

Mordakai · Dec 07, 2007, 04:04 PM // 16:04

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Originally Posted by Turbobusa

I want the game to have weapons I cannot afford. This keeps me playing in the hope of having them by trading/farming. This is just too easy.

Have you tried the chest? Did you get your 300k weapon yet?

Kat Strongbear · Dec 07, 2007, 04:05 PM // 16:05

As for the economy, it won't change it. A little added money sink of 2k per key for a 300g item (generally speaking).

It is a good feature. Many are overanalyzing this whole thing, breaking the economy, rare drops that anyone can get, high end is no longer high end, etc.

Complaints of "I have too many tournament tokens, I want it exchanged!" are a bit ridiculous. You purchased them (as I did) because of all the wasted faction. It was something to dump into "just because".

Now, there is a new system for 'dumping' faction instead of it going to waste or buying more tokens. It is a good thing... at least the crap can be sold for a few coins, consumed, or merched for the most part. A tiny bit of gold for faction that otherwise would have gone to waste.

The price of the keys at 5k may be steep considering the quality of drops. But seriously... what else are you going to do with faction? Buy more tokens? I'd rather waste it on either selling keys to people or popping it just to feel like a pirate.

I recommend not viewing this as a way for anet to 'screw us players' over. I do not believe they would ever purposefully do such an act. They tried to give option for that wasted faction and it being a positive aspect, instead it met resistance because we did not receive crystalines with our first key or mini ghostly heros.

Don't lose sight of the chest purpose.... it is a faction dump more or less. A small chance of getting something decent for free. If nothing else, maybe pop off some mods and get a couple freebie things towards titles.

N E D M · Dec 07, 2007, 04:09 PM // 16:09

i bought a key with 5 leftover tourney reward points, my prize =
Req 9 eternal blade

j/k it was a creme brulee

Mordakai · Dec 07, 2007, 04:11 PM // 16:11

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Originally Posted by N E D M

i bought a key with 5 leftover tourney reward points, my prize =
Req 9 eternal blade

j/k it was a creme brulee

LOL, see I don't think the high end traders have much to worry about.

Sounds like the Sweet Tooth title just got a lot easier, though!

Daf · Dec 07, 2007, 04:17 PM // 16:17

Does anyone know if the chest counts toward the treasure hunter title?

As pve'er you can also get your balthazar point/tournament points by competing in the xunlia tournament house.

Kat Strongbear · Dec 07, 2007, 04:27 PM // 16:27

It does not count to treasure hunter title.

Zorgy · Dec 07, 2007, 04:29 PM // 16:29

Just opened two five minutes ago & got 1 crème brûlée + 1 crap bottle of whiskey......

I am so happy

T. Drake · Dec 07, 2007, 04:36 PM // 16:36

I wonder if opening Zaishen Chests counts towards the Treasure Hunter title.

and ... this new Balthazar Faction sink is the epic addition for PvP?

Ok better than nothing, I won't complain.

Hobbs · Dec 07, 2007, 04:40 PM // 16:40

What exactly does it mean by rare weapons? I assume it just means gold weapons but it could be just HoH skins I guess. Any clarification?

Turbobusa · Dec 07, 2007, 04:48 PM // 16:48

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Originally Posted by Mordakai

Have you tried the chest? Did you get your 300k weapon yet?

No just 100k+10e sorry. runic blade you know.
I'd like to see the chest give something like free invitations for guild members/ free merchants in GH, whatever which has no impact on the economy.

Mordakai · Dec 07, 2007, 04:51 PM // 16:51

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Originally Posted by Turbobusa

No just 100k+10e sorry. runic blade you know.
I'd like to see the chest give something like free invitations for guild members/ free merchants in GH, whatever which has no impact on the economy.

Who complains about getting a 100k + 10 e weapon?!?

Anyway, you still have to play the game to get more Faction, to get more keys...

if that's what you want to do. Or, you could just play for "fun" (I know, what a crazy concept).

IlikeGW · Dec 07, 2007, 05:28 PM // 17:28

Oh no, eternal blades might sell for 200k rather than 400k! Game ruined!

ShadowsRequiem · Dec 07, 2007, 05:33 PM // 17:33

I got a req 9 spikey hammer which was pretty cool. Though I doubt this chest will drop all of the rares the other chests can drop.... Or it will atleast have a lower drop rate then the HoH chest.

Master Knightfall · Dec 07, 2007, 05:40 PM // 17:40

People are paying exhorbatant amounts of plat for these KEYS I'm making a fortune again selling keys. lol 3-5k per key Yabadabadooooo. Ectoes are gonna drop in price like mad now. Those 100k weapons are a dime a dozen now. Only the rare greens will still hold any value. It's all over for high price gouging in GWs.

Turbobusa · Dec 07, 2007, 05:51 PM // 17:51

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Originally Posted by Mordakai

Who complains about getting a 100k + 10 e weapon?!?

I do, I like when i get this kind of item by not just pvping 30 minutes, but more economizing or having a lucky drop in a dungeon chest (HM).
And its not like its rare, if you look at the "post what you got from zaishen chest " thread you'll see that what were rare weapons are dropping frequently, reducing their value.

TheHaxor · Dec 07, 2007, 06:09 PM // 18:09

I'm just happy that my 60k faction cap can finally get some more use.

BTW anyone who feels they haven't earned their drops from this chest can message me in game. I would be happy to take any item off you that I need. I'm mostly looking for a free Stygian Reaver since I pretty much have everything else (at least that I want).

pumpkin pie · Dec 07, 2007, 06:15 PM // 18:15

If only one can sell creme brulee for 100k + xxectos..

ShadowsRequiem · Dec 07, 2007, 06:16 PM // 18:16

This chest only makes the tyrian skins worth so much more.

XD

Mordakai · Dec 07, 2007, 06:17 PM // 18:17

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Originally Posted by Turbobusa

I do, I like when i get this kind of item by not just pvping 30 minutes, but more economizing or having a lucky drop in a dungeon chest (HM).
And its not like its rare, if you look at the "post what you got from zaishen chest " thread you'll see that what were rare weapons are dropping frequently, reducing their value.

Well, guess you better sell that weapon now, then.

Anet can't please everyone, but the Chest along with the Level 10 buff to GWEN is a great sign that Anet is still catering to the casual player.

(for some, that will be negative, to me, it's a HUGE positive).