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thelyfe21 · Jul 05, 2010, 04:22 AM // 04:22

Hey there. I read the definition thread already but didn't see anything about these weapon descriptions with all those e's and q's. I have no idea, so if someone could post a list of all of the abbreviations that go along with weapons, that'd be great.

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Arduin · Jul 05, 2010, 05:21 AM // 05:21

Those are all explained in the sticky on top of this Q&A forum.

Iuris · Jul 05, 2010, 07:07 AM // 07:07

You are probably talking about "Obsidian edge, q9, 100+2e" type statements. In these cases, q is short for requirement and e is short for ectoplasm, a rare crafting material that has become a secondary currency in GW.

thelyfe21 · Jul 05, 2010, 12:32 PM // 12:32

@Arduin, not the ones I'm looking for.

@Iuris, Thanks for that.

Could someone also explain what the ##^## things are?

xMinimalism · Jul 05, 2010, 12:44 PM // 12:44

Sticky: Common Guild Wars and Internet Terms.

Wiki: Unofficial Terms.

Just about everything you're looking for should be in either one of these links.

Iuris · Jul 05, 2010, 12:45 PM // 12:45

What, Requirements, Obsidian edges or globs of ectoplasm? Not kidding, I really don't know.

Requirement: in order to use a weapon to the maximum potential, your attributes need to meet the weapon's requirement. For example, a sword may only do it's stated damage if your swordsmanship attribute is 9 or similar.
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Requirement

Obsidian edge: A very rare sword "skin", see here for location and a screenshot. Since it's so rare, it's expensive and one can reasonably expect to be able to sell one.
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Obsidian_Edge

Glob of ectoplasm: it's a rare craftnig material. Only drops in the Underworld, an endgame "elite" area, IE, exceptionally difficult area. It's used for obsidian armor, the most expensive armor (and prestigious) in the game.
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Glob_of_ectoplasm
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Obsidian_armor

Giro · Jul 05, 2010, 01:32 PM // 13:32

I think he was asking about, like, 15^50. It is a very popular weapon mod that gives you +15% damage while your health is above 50%. It is either the "inherent" mod on a weapon (meaning you can't change it), or an inscription.

Iuris · Jul 05, 2010, 01:44 PM // 13:44

Ah, heh, yeah, if I HAD thought of it, I might have got it, instead of interpreting it as "the above item". Silly me - with the benefit of hindsight

Jul 05, 2010, 04:22 AM // 04:22	#1
thelyfe21 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: The land of Moogles and Chocobos. Guild: Vir Legio.	Definitions. Hey there. I read the definition thread already but didn't see anything about these weapon descriptions with all those e's and q's. I have no idea, so if someone could post a list of all of the abbreviations that go along with weapons, that'd be great. .

Jul 05, 2010, 05:21 AM // 05:21	#2
Arduin Grotto Attendant Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Netherlands Guild: Limburgse Jagers [LJ] Profession: R/	Those are all explained in the sticky on top of this Q&A forum.

Jul 05, 2010, 07:07 AM // 07:07	#3
Iuris Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2006 Guild: Crazy ducks from the Forest Profession: W/	You are probably talking about "Obsidian edge, q9, 100+2e" type statements. In these cases, q is short for requirement and e is short for ectoplasm, a rare crafting material that has become a secondary currency in GW.

Jul 05, 2010, 12:32 PM // 12:32	#4
thelyfe21 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: The land of Moogles and Chocobos. Guild: Vir Legio.	@Arduin, not the ones I'm looking for. @Iuris, Thanks for that. Could someone also explain what the ##^## things are?

Jul 05, 2010, 12:44 PM // 12:44	#5
xMinimalism Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USEast Guild: Guildless Profession: W/	Sticky: Common Guild Wars and Internet Terms. Wiki: Unofficial Terms. Just about everything you're looking for should be in either one of these links.

Jul 05, 2010, 12:45 PM // 12:45	#6
Iuris Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2006 Guild: Crazy ducks from the Forest Profession: W/	What, Requirements, Obsidian edges or globs of ectoplasm? Not kidding, I really don't know. Requirement: in order to use a weapon to the maximum potential, your attributes need to meet the weapon's requirement. For example, a sword may only do it's stated damage if your swordsmanship attribute is 9 or similar. http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Requirement Obsidian edge: A very rare sword "skin", see here for location and a screenshot. Since it's so rare, it's expensive and one can reasonably expect to be able to sell one. http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Obsidian_Edge Glob of ectoplasm: it's a rare craftnig material. Only drops in the Underworld, an endgame "elite" area, IE, exceptionally difficult area. It's used for obsidian armor, the most expensive armor (and prestigious) in the game. http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Glob_of_ectoplasm http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Obsidian_armor

Jul 05, 2010, 01:32 PM // 13:32	#7
Giro Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sorrow's Furnace Guild: Twilight Knight Brigade [HACK] Profession: W/	I think he was asking about, like, 15^50. It is a very popular weapon mod that gives you +15% damage while your health is above 50%. It is either the "inherent" mod on a weapon (meaning you can't change it), or an inscription.

Jul 05, 2010, 01:44 PM // 13:44	#8
Iuris Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2006 Guild: Crazy ducks from the Forest Profession: W/	Ah, heh, yeah, if I HAD thought of it, I might have got it, instead of interpreting it as "the above item". Silly me - with the benefit of hindsight