Why are Prophecies Zaishen-missions rewards so low? - Guild Wars Forums

GODh · Nov 26, 2009, 10:18 PM // 22:18

I am wondering why there is such a big difference in the rewards for Zaishen missions, especially the Prophecies missions.

The Prophecies missions are much longer than the average time for any other missions... today i did Frost gate and it took me apx 40-45 minutes. The reward was 74 zaishen coins (HM) en 250g.

Yesterday we had Abaddon's Gate... my longest time was 8 minutes (shortest 5 minutes) and the reward was 150 zaishen coins, 500 lightbringer points and 1k.

So what is the reason that the rewards for Prophecies missions are so low? IMO you cant say that Prophecies missions are easier (with a balanced team every mission is "easy")...

Arduin · Nov 26, 2009, 10:32 PM // 22:32

Well, in your example, Abaddon's Gate is the final Mission of Nightfall, and Frostgate is at 1/4th of Prophecies. I suppose the reward is connected to how far into the campaing you should be when playing a mission, not the difficulty per se.

Also, some people would find Abaddon's Gate hard indeed.

majikmajikmajik · Nov 26, 2009, 11:11 PM // 23:11

because prophecies missions are old.

They are easier with all the additions we have had in game since they were designed.

**Marty Silverblade** · Nov 26, 2009, 11:15 PM // 23:15

Also, the rewards are scaled according to how far they are into the campaign. The difficulty and time required are not factored in.

Horace Slughorn · Nov 26, 2009, 11:19 PM // 23:19

i agree that the rewards for proph are a bit low. considering theres no reputation rewards for the quests (since there are no rep titles in proph) , it seems especially pointless for me to do these again

Twin Blade Warriror · Nov 26, 2009, 11:21 PM // 23:21

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Originally Posted by majikmajikmajik

because prophecies missions are old.

They are easier with all the additions we have had in game since they were designed.

this here

proph is alot easier then the other campaigns

HawkofStorms · Nov 26, 2009, 11:29 PM // 23:29

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Originally Posted by Marty Silverblade

Also, the rewards are scaled according to how far they are into the campaign. The difficulty and time required are not factored in.

Exactly. Which is why a lot of the missions that are later in the games... but easy, get run repeatedly on multiple characters for a lot of z-coins.

Curse of the Nornbear, Tihank Orchard, Abbadon's Gate, those are money missions if you are trying to grind zoins.

majikmajikmajik · Nov 26, 2009, 11:35 PM // 23:35

it honestly shows how much anet knows about their own game.

cebalrai · Nov 27, 2009, 12:47 AM // 00:47

The rewards are low b/c GW has been largely neglected by devs.

Nerel · Nov 27, 2009, 12:52 AM // 00:52

Augury Rock is coming up, that's 100 copper z coins for 30-60 seconds of effort... per character.

AlsPals · Nov 27, 2009, 12:55 AM // 00:55

They aren't low. They are just scaled as not to compete with a good UWSC.

Mr.H.Mishima · Nov 27, 2009, 01:36 AM // 01:36

I took a rit through proph in under 3hrs. That should give you an idea how hard it isn't with that particular class. Probably took me 15 mins to roll though Hell's Precepice in NM.

Darth The Xx · Nov 27, 2009, 10:07 AM // 10:07

I think also the fact that Proph just has a lot missions when compared with other campaigns, a lot more of them are in the crap reward bracket. I hate proph Z mission day, usually don't do it, the missions take 45mins and are so excruciatingly boring its amazing. And to top it off when your done and you turn in ur Z-Coins ur left with ONE copper left over.... I mean couldn't they make it 75 coins?? 74 come on ....

Benderama · Nov 27, 2009, 11:10 AM // 11:10

i don't get it either i think some of the missions in teh ring of fire islands or southern shiverpeaks still only gave 500g as a reward, and you get a bigger reward for killing a boss which is usually easier.
(and about abaddon's gate- its not easy if you have 7 torment claws spawning right next to your hench monks

)

gremlin · Nov 27, 2009, 12:10 PM // 12:10

Some are a little low but those are mostly a walkover for a party.

I just wish it wasn't going to take me so long to get the large equipment packs because that's all I am after and that's a whole lot of coins.

Fun doing some of the older missions though, a double zaishen coins weekend would be fun too.

Nov 26, 2009, 10:18 PM // 22:18	#1
GODh Jungle Guide Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: The Netherlands Guild: BFTW and DLRR	Why are Prophecies Zaishen-missions rewards so low? I am wondering why there is such a big difference in the rewards for Zaishen missions, especially the Prophecies missions. The Prophecies missions are much longer than the average time for any other missions... today i did Frost gate and it took me apx 40-45 minutes. The reward was 74 zaishen coins (HM) en 250g. Yesterday we had Abaddon's Gate... my longest time was 8 minutes (shortest 5 minutes) and the reward was 150 zaishen coins, 500 lightbringer points and 1k. So what is the reason that the rewards for Prophecies missions are so low? IMO you cant say that Prophecies missions are easier (with a balanced team every mission is "easy")...

Nov 26, 2009, 11:15 PM // 23:15	#4
Marty Silverblade Administrator Join Date: Jun 2006	Also, the rewards are scaled according to how far they are into the campaign. The difficulty and time required are not factored in. __________________

Nov 26, 2009, 10:32 PM // 22:32	#2
Arduin Grotto Attendant Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Netherlands Guild: Limburgse Jagers [LJ] Profession: R/	Well, in your example, Abaddon's Gate is the final Mission of Nightfall, and Frostgate is at 1/4th of Prophecies. I suppose the reward is connected to how far into the campaing you should be when playing a mission, not the difficulty per se. Also, some people would find Abaddon's Gate hard indeed.

Nov 26, 2009, 11:11 PM // 23:11	#3
majikmajikmajik Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SATown~Tx Guild: Guild Hopper! Profession: R/	because prophecies missions are old. They are easier with all the additions we have had in game since they were designed.

Nov 26, 2009, 11:19 PM // 23:19	#5
Horace Slughorn Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Oct 2008 Guild: Experientia Docet [OHX], Trinity of the Ascended [ToA], We Gat Dis [HRUU] Profession: W/	i agree that the rewards for proph are a bit low. considering theres no reputation rewards for the quests (since there are no rep titles in proph) , it seems especially pointless for me to do these again

Nov 26, 2009, 11:35 PM // 23:35	#8
majikmajikmajik Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SATown~Tx Guild: Guild Hopper! Profession: R/	it honestly shows how much anet knows about their own game.

Nov 27, 2009, 12:47 AM // 00:47	#9
cebalrai Jungle Guide Join Date: Mar 2007 Guild: Mature Gaming Association Profession: Me/E	The rewards are low b/c GW has been largely neglected by devs.

Nov 27, 2009, 12:52 AM // 00:52	#10
Nerel Jungle Guide Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Australia, what you want my home address? Guild: [CAT] Profession: Mo/	Augury Rock is coming up, that's 100 copper z coins for 30-60 seconds of effort... per character.

Nov 27, 2009, 12:55 AM // 00:55	#11
AlsPals Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2007 Guild: Sellin hot stock tips for pro[fit] Profession: Me/E	They aren't low. They are just scaled as not to compete with a good UWSC.

Nov 27, 2009, 01:36 AM // 01:36	#12
Mr.H.Mishima Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: The Summit of Human Evolution Profession: W/	I took a rit through proph in under 3hrs. That should give you an idea how hard it isn't with that particular class. Probably took me 15 mins to roll though Hell's Precepice in NM.

Nov 27, 2009, 10:07 AM // 10:07	#13
Darth The Xx Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sen'jin Village Guild: The Infamous Cake Bandits [cake] Profession: Mo/W	I think also the fact that Proph just has a lot missions when compared with other campaigns, a lot more of them are in the crap reward bracket. I hate proph Z mission day, usually don't do it, the missions take 45mins and are so excruciatingly boring its amazing. And to top it off when your done and you turn in ur Z-Coins ur left with ONE copper left over.... I mean couldn't they make it 75 coins?? 74 come on ....

Nov 27, 2009, 11:10 AM // 11:10	#14
Benderama Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: UK Guild: [Rage] Profession: Rt/	i don't get it either i think some of the missions in teh ring of fire islands or southern shiverpeaks still only gave 500g as a reward, and you get a bigger reward for killing a boss which is usually easier. (and about abaddon's gate- its not easy if you have 7 torment claws spawning right next to your hench monks )

Nov 27, 2009, 12:10 PM // 12:10	#15
gremlin Furnace Stoker Join Date: Oct 2006 Guild: GWAR Profession: Me/Mo	Some are a little low but those are mostly a walkover for a party. I just wish it wasn't going to take me so long to get the large equipment packs because that's all I am after and that's a whole lot of coins. Fun doing some of the older missions though, a double zaishen coins weekend would be fun too.