what happened to the tome of prime kings? - Guild Wars Forums

aznperson999 · Aug 23, 2009, 10:26 PM // 22:26

hi i just recently started playing gw again when i got my facts expansion, then i decided to go farming again at topk with my b/p like i usually do, then i found not b/p's their, but a bunch of a/me's

what im asking is what been going on at topk since whats probably 1 year of not playing gw, and i could also use this new build for topk

rb.widow · Aug 23, 2009, 10:39 PM // 22:39

Welcome to the world of Perma Sin

**Marty Silverblade** · Aug 23, 2009, 11:00 PM // 23:00

Basically, through the use of Shadow Form, Assassins can become practically unkillable in many areas and farm tons. For example, the Underworld can be completed (in HM) in about 12 mins with a bunch of SF Sins.

aznperson999 · Aug 23, 2009, 11:59 PM // 23:59

wow so i guess this is probably the death of b/p's

aw well at least i have sin

drunk n angry · Aug 24, 2009, 12:07 AM // 00:07

b/p please explain what is that? never used that before and just curious.

majikmajikmajik · Aug 24, 2009, 12:08 AM // 00:08

Pets no longer leave exploitable Corpses so that nerfed MM's in the b/p group.

Ariena Najea · Aug 24, 2009, 12:09 AM // 00:09

B/P stands for Barrage Pet. It used to be a popular build for farming, since the pets tank well and damage came from the Barragers.

Marverick · Aug 24, 2009, 01:06 AM // 01:06

The Zaishen Quest (you'll probably want to look those up) for The Darkness was about the only time groups formed in ToPK. Then again, 3 SF sins can clear the place faster than a B/P team can; however, you'll still find B/P teams forming.

Winston · Aug 24, 2009, 01:33 AM // 01:33

I miss B/P in Tombs

IronSheik · Aug 24, 2009, 02:59 AM // 02:59

B/P is one of the funnest builds ever, pewpew

Shemsu Anpw · Aug 24, 2009, 12:15 PM // 12:15

Well pets now follow you into explorables only using Comfort Animal (if you already have one tamed). Do 33% more damage and receive 33% less damage. So pets are a bit more likeable in PvE again. But Tomb of Primevil Kings is pretty much a Sin area now.

Zebideedee · Aug 24, 2009, 02:20 PM // 14:20

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But Tomb of Primevil Kings is pretty much a Sin area now

Not just there, they damn Perma's are everywhere, why Anet refuse to let non Sin playing professions not have 7 heroes but let the kids have god mode on their Sins is beyond me. Have they just given up on GW's?

Another thing, warrior henchmen having charge as elite skill, even in HM is just lol

HawkofStorms · Aug 24, 2009, 10:03 PM // 22:03

Tomb of Primevil Kings has been dead for like 16 months, long before Permas came around. Very few people run it anymore at all in PUGs. It just doesn't offer good rewards. The chance to get something at the end of a run from the bosses isn't as reliable as a dungeon reward chest (complaints about people getting unlucky with the end rewards in Tombs is the main reason GWEN dungeons have end chests instead of drops that guarantee you get at least something).

xron · Aug 25, 2009, 12:51 AM // 00:51

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Originally Posted by drunk n angry

b/p please explain what is that? never used that before and just curious.

This illustrates how much things have changed ^^

Master Ketsu · Aug 25, 2009, 07:08 AM // 07:08

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Originally Posted by HawkofStorms

Tomb of Primevil Kings has been dead for like 16 months, long before Permas came around. Very few people run it anymore at all in PUGs. It just doesn't offer good rewards. The chance to get something at the end of a run from the bosses isn't as reliable as a dungeon reward chest (complaints about people getting unlucky with the end rewards in Tombs is the main reason GWEN dungeons have end chests instead of drops that guarantee you get at least something).

This.

Almost nobody gives a crap about most of the greens you get in TOPK anymore, and End Chests >>>> Guaranteed drops. Victo's battle axes goes for 1~2k.

Lack of inscription conversion seals the deal. TOPK = dead.

imnotyourmother · Aug 25, 2009, 01:11 PM // 13:11

^ yes its dead...

Ectos's baby bring on the ectos

Ritualistic Spankin · Aug 25, 2009, 02:49 PM // 14:49

Wow...that sucks that ToPK is dead, I would spend hours a day in their with my monk and ranger, even my Rit.

Whatever happened to the good ole days when people would form a group just to beat an area, not to farm it?

It seems impossible for me to find a group to clear UW/Fow/SF/ what have you since everybody wants to farm it with as few people as possible.

It's a game people...lets get back to having fun with it, the moment it becomes a chore it is no longer fun.

own age myname · Aug 25, 2009, 03:24 PM // 15:24

Ahh..I remember b/p. That was FUN!

Basically, Perma Sins own the area now for ectos. Shame...

Quaker · Aug 25, 2009, 03:47 PM // 15:47

I can't resist any longer - I have to say that the Tome of the Prime Kings got burned up in the fires during the Searing.

Aug 23, 2009, 10:26 PM // 22:26	#1
aznperson999 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Aug 2009 Profession: A/	what happened to the tome of prime kings? hi i just recently started playing gw again when i got my facts expansion, then i decided to go farming again at topk with my b/p like i usually do, then i found not b/p's their, but a bunch of a/me's what im asking is what been going on at topk since whats probably 1 year of not playing gw, and i could also use this new build for topk

Aug 23, 2009, 11:00 PM // 23:00	#3
Marty Silverblade Administrator Join Date: Jun 2006	Basically, through the use of Shadow Form, Assassins can become practically unkillable in many areas and farm tons. For example, the Underworld can be completed (in HM) in about 12 mins with a bunch of SF Sins. __________________

Aug 24, 2009, 12:09 AM // 00:09	#7
Ariena Najea Silence and Motion Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buffalo NY Guild: New Horizon [NH]	B/P stands for Barrage Pet. It used to be a popular build for farming, since the pets tank well and damage came from the Barragers. __________________ Currently active in GW1 as of February 2015!

Aug 23, 2009, 10:39 PM // 22:39	#2
rb.widow Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jul 2009	Welcome to the world of Perma Sin

Aug 23, 2009, 11:59 PM // 23:59	#4
aznperson999 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Aug 2009 Profession: A/	wow so i guess this is probably the death of b/p's aw well at least i have sin

Aug 24, 2009, 12:07 AM // 00:07	#5
drunk n angry Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: in a quiet little town that i love. Guild: Ancient Dragoons [AGED] Profession: W/	b/p please explain what is that? never used that before and just curious.

Aug 24, 2009, 12:08 AM // 00:08	#6
majikmajikmajik Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SATown~Tx Guild: Guild Hopper! Profession: R/	Pets no longer leave exploitable Corpses so that nerfed MM's in the b/p group.

Aug 24, 2009, 01:06 AM // 01:06	#8
Marverick Forge Runner Join Date: Aug 2006 Profession: R/	The Zaishen Quest (you'll probably want to look those up) for The Darkness was about the only time groups formed in ToPK. Then again, 3 SF sins can clear the place faster than a B/P team can; however, you'll still find B/P teams forming.

Aug 24, 2009, 01:33 AM // 01:33	#9
Winston Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia	I miss B/P in Tombs

Aug 24, 2009, 02:59 AM // 02:59	#10
IronSheik Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wolfenstein: Goldrush Guild: Zombies Go Nom Nom [Nom] Profession: N/	B/P is one of the funnest builds ever, pewpew

Aug 24, 2009, 12:15 PM // 12:15	#11
Shemsu Anpw Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sephirot - Keter	Well pets now follow you into explorables only using Comfort Animal (if you already have one tamed). Do 33% more damage and receive 33% less damage. So pets are a bit more likeable in PvE again. But Tomb of Primevil Kings is pretty much a Sin area now.

Aug 24, 2009, 10:03 PM // 22:03	#13
HawkofStorms Hall Hero Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: E/	Tomb of Primevil Kings has been dead for like 16 months, long before Permas came around. Very few people run it anymore at all in PUGs. It just doesn't offer good rewards. The chance to get something at the end of a run from the bosses isn't as reliable as a dungeon reward chest (complaints about people getting unlucky with the end rewards in Tombs is the main reason GWEN dungeons have end chests instead of drops that guarantee you get at least something).

Aug 25, 2009, 01:11 PM // 13:11	#16
imnotyourmother Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: in a house Guild: The Knitters Guild Profession: W/R	^ yes its dead... Ectos's baby bring on the ectos

Aug 25, 2009, 02:49 PM // 14:49	#17
Ritualistic Spankin Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2006	Wow...that sucks that ToPK is dead, I would spend hours a day in their with my monk and ranger, even my Rit. Whatever happened to the good ole days when people would form a group just to beat an area, not to farm it? It seems impossible for me to find a group to clear UW/Fow/SF/ what have you since everybody wants to farm it with as few people as possible. It's a game people...lets get back to having fun with it, the moment it becomes a chore it is no longer fun.

Aug 25, 2009, 03:24 PM // 15:24	#18
own age myname Desert Nomad Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Minnesota Guild: [TAS] Profession: R/	Ahh..I remember b/p. That was FUN! Basically, Perma Sins own the area now for ectos. Shame...

Aug 25, 2009, 03:47 PM // 15:47	#19
Quaker Hell's Protector Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada Guild: Brothers Disgruntled	I can't resist any longer - I have to say that the Tome of the Prime Kings got burned up in the fires during the Searing.