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Wyett · Dec 25, 2005, 08:32 AM // 08:32

I don't know if they're no longer dropping, but certainly the drop rate has been decreased about 90% it seems (my exaggeration of course)...

here are screen shots of what 2 monks can do lol.

phosho · Dec 25, 2005, 08:34 AM // 08:34

sorry but i dont get it? was the rare long sword the IDS?

Wyett · Dec 25, 2005, 08:37 AM // 08:37

No, I found that in the chest.. there were no IDS's at all

2 monks, completely clearing out the area, and half the avicras on the way.. Sucks, I'm willing to bet the drop rate has been significantly reduced. The fact 2 monks can go there and clean out is kinda funny too

lama_lord36 · Dec 25, 2005, 08:43 AM // 08:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by reetkever

Lemme guess, you want the sword but can't get it, so you wanna make fun of the people who do have it -_-

The sword doesn't suck, it has max dmg and a very good mod. I prefer using a golden sword that has req 8 but the IDS is also very good.

people don't want it because its icy, but just for the challenge of getting one, and because it is said to stop dropping after January.

i have my IDS and I'll never sell it, you never know

Good comment reetkever.

p.s. i'm sparky

Anomaly · Dec 25, 2005, 09:03 AM // 09:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wyett

No, I found that in the chest.. there were no IDS's at all

2 monks, completely clearing out the area, and half the avicras on the way.. Sucks, I'm willing to bet the drop rate has been significantly reduced. The fact 2 monks can go there and clean out is kinda funny too

I've heard of monks, warriors, and rangers all soloing it there. It doesn't always drop, so you'll probably have to make a few more runs.

chippxero · Dec 25, 2005, 09:13 AM // 09:13

There were loads of people in the european districs saying it had stopped dropping, 5 minutes later the same people ar selling them for 100k+.

I think it's just a tactic to raise prices.

Wyett · Dec 25, 2005, 09:18 AM // 09:18

No,I have one already, from my 2nd run ever.. I've been on about 10 runs since, both with 2 man teams and 5 man teams, nothing, zilch.. If anything, theyve been decreased dramatically.

Course, I think when you farm something so much, that it tends to drop less...griffons being a prime example of over farming

Jhadur · Dec 25, 2005, 09:39 AM // 09:39

I got one last night (24th) soloed the cave with my warrior.

but that was on my third run there. So I'd say that the drop rate has decreased alot.

kvndoom · Dec 25, 2005, 10:03 AM // 10:03

I just got one 20 minutes ago. First since Friday. Now to get 2 or 3 more to sell, one to hold on, and one to customize. By the way, for OP:

apex86 · Dec 25, 2005, 10:20 AM // 10:20

I had 3 IDS drop for me in the past 2 hours, i soloed of course. sold 2 for 70k each :P

Rhuobhe · Dec 25, 2005, 10:27 AM // 10:27

Yes, solo is more fun

Plus, you get 100% of the IDS drops.

Wyett · Dec 25, 2005, 10:31 AM // 10:31

Ahaha, that's an awesome picture whoever that is on the post above this. I shoulda waved with the monk that was with me :/ or we shoulda danced or something with the eidolon fool. Ah well, its still an awesome pic

We should post our proud picture moments for IDS hunting

)

kvndoom · Dec 25, 2005, 12:41 PM // 12:41

Santa Loves Etterwyn...

xxreaper008 · Dec 25, 2005, 12:47 PM // 12:47

Can anyone post the running path you have to take to get to Mineral Springs. I allways get F-Uped from from the golems

merch · Dec 25, 2005, 01:28 PM // 13:28

what monk builds are you people using to solo there?

ps: what location is this?

xxreaper008 · Dec 25, 2005, 01:56 PM // 13:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by merch

what monk builds are you people using to solo there?

ps: what location is this?

I would love for someone to tell me the monk build. And the place is Mineral Springs.

Former Ruling · Dec 25, 2005, 02:45 PM // 14:45

Person1: (notice spelling) "Oh noes, I havt gottn an IDS drp all day!@! They has nerfed!"
{Swiths to Dist 2}
Person2: "WTB IDS 30k"
Person1: "WTS VERY UBER ULTRA X-TRME RARE IDS 100k, 10 left"

IF I havent seen the above happen all day for 2 days at Granite Citadel may your gods strike me down...

EDITED by request

Big Strong Baby · Dec 25, 2005, 04:09 PM // 16:09

Lol @ Former Ruling, but I reckon you should edit your post with Person2 saying "WTB IDS 30k".

*sigh*

Katari · Dec 25, 2005, 04:57 PM // 16:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlienFromBeyond

My only 20 PvE character though is my Mesmer/Monk, so I can't really get into groups. I've been able a couple times by acting as a healer, but usually I get kicked out because I'm a Mesmer primary

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My huild did a 6-man run, and brought a mesmer along. Triple Echo Shatter Hex blasted through the imps like mad

Malchior Devenholm · Dec 25, 2005, 05:16 PM // 17:16

i W/ME my way solo through the cave*i had small spawns* no IDS and it takes so long i hardly feel like doing it agin.....