Curse

Vanquisher · Mar 25, 2006, 11:06 PM // 23:06

Was playing the Factions preview, came across an Oni Blade with +5 energy as a mob drop. Possible implications for the market?

Tsunami Rain · Mar 25, 2006, 11:10 PM // 23:10

wow..in factions? Does this mean that the devs like the HoD?

lg5000 · Mar 25, 2006, 11:15 PM // 23:15

Well.. there is a merchant in the factions part who explains how he got rich... importing HoD weapons

bebe · Mar 25, 2006, 11:15 PM // 23:15

no ss = no proof!

ss please x]

Tsunami Rain · Mar 25, 2006, 11:16 PM // 23:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miss Temptress

no ss = no proof!

ss please x]

that is true

96TSi · Mar 25, 2006, 11:17 PM // 23:17

probably because they nerfed an item in guildwars and want to re-introduce it to the game because of its popularity. Im sure GW didnt expect the HoD sword to turn into a 400k+ item. Most regular players of guildwars didnt even know what it was untill people saw it spammed for rediculus(sp?) prices in the trade chat.

its good that they are bringing a new item like that so now all players who need more energy that wield melee weapons can enjoy it without paying an arm and a leg for it.

TideSwayer · Mar 25, 2006, 11:26 PM // 23:26

I wonder if this means there are going to be +energy sword hilts in Factions?

Vanquisher · Mar 25, 2006, 11:31 PM // 23:31

NPC explaining about them.

Unfortunately, I didn't screenshot my Oni Blade, and sold it to the merchant to buy more Kurzick keys, so I could find out what drops where. If I find another, I'll be sure to SS it.

TideSwayer · Mar 25, 2006, 11:34 PM // 23:34

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Originally Posted by Vanquisher

Unfortunately, I didn't screenshot my Oni Blade, and sold it to the merchant to buy more Kurzick keys, so I could find out what drops where. If I find another, I'll be sure to SS it.

At least answer this:

Was the +5 energy line in color (meaning, it was an upgrade mod?), or was it in plain white (meaning, it was inherent, like the +dmg modifiers?) ???

Vanquisher · Mar 25, 2006, 11:35 PM // 23:35

Inherent.

Tsunami Rain · Mar 25, 2006, 11:46 PM // 23:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanquisher

NPC explaining about them.

Unfortunately, I didn't screenshot my Oni Blade, and sold it to the merchant to buy more Kurzick keys, so I could find out what drops where. If I find another, I'll be sure to SS it.

rofl. I wish that I could tell that merchant that I would like to buy a HoD sword from him

instead of saying "I'll be on my way".

stickyballs · Mar 25, 2006, 11:49 PM // 23:49

The Oni Blade was a sword right?
If it was, HoD sword could dive down to 0g.

Too bad you can't keep it for after the weekend :/ .

Eet GnomeSmasher · Mar 25, 2006, 11:49 PM // 23:49

I dont want to sound like an ass but I'm cynical about this. No screenshot provided so I have to assume this is false information. Probably to drive down prices of current HOD swords.

coldplay · Mar 25, 2006, 11:54 PM // 23:54

re-introduce an unbalance item back into game=slap their own faces. Why would they do that?

"Unbalance" was the excuse they removed hod sword from henge crafter, they gotta remember that

stickyballs · Mar 25, 2006, 11:55 PM // 23:55

Yeah, w/o SS, he could just be trying to get anxious sellers to get rid of it at lower prices. If there is an SS w/ little suspicion of PhotoShop, then I will just give my 2 to my friends I suppose...

Adaria · Mar 26, 2006, 12:04 AM // 00:04

Edit: Nevermind... I'm an idiot, I should have read the little screenie... -_-;

floplag · Mar 26, 2006, 12:28 AM // 00:28

everytime i see this i feel the need to point something out ...

the item was never removed.. only the ability to craftit taken out, thuisleaving it in the hands of the fortunate few to reap the benefits and wealth of it

if it was imbalanced, then it should have been removed entirely, not limited to a select few

simply put, the logic fails here.. if imbalance was the reason

Loviatar · Mar 26, 2006, 12:37 AM // 00:37

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Originally Posted by floplag

if it was imbalanced, then it should have been removed entirely, not limited to a select few

simply put, the logic fails here.. if imbalance was the reason

also that was a drop and not something a wealthy person could craft a bunch of.

it could be something to spice things up a bit.

there might be things here we need that small edge for.

has anybody done the Factions quests in lions arch and bergan hot springs yet?

it looks as though some Factions material is creeping into chapter 1 which is an indication of the possibility of assassin/ritualist skill quests as well for a start up new character in presear

maraxusofk · Mar 26, 2006, 12:44 AM // 00:44

I dont think HOD is really that unblanced. Its just 5 energy, a e-dnial mesmer takes that off in like seconds.

Hockster · Mar 26, 2006, 12:46 AM // 00:46

Oni Blade without a +5 energy mod:

I'm calling BS on the OP's claim.