Question regarding Permanent Pre-sear characters. - Guild Wars Forums

pearse · Dec 17, 2007, 07:14 AM // 07:14

I've come across people in forums talking about permanent pre-sear characters, who never leave pre-sear. My question is, what is the point, what are the benefits, and any information about them will be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Squishy ftw · Dec 17, 2007, 07:30 AM // 07:30

http://presearing.com/

That site might have some answers for you.

But I think that most people that stay in pre do it to get the Legendary Defender of Ascalon title. And they must like the looks of pro a lot to stay there once they reach lvl 20 I guess

Neo Nugget · Dec 17, 2007, 02:49 PM // 14:49

Well, i have quite a few perma-pre characters.
The reason i do it is the atmosphere of pre is a lot different than post.
-no worrys about money.
-exploring and looking at the scenery is fun.
-killing charr is fun

-gives you that new player feel.
-Looks much better than post ascalon.
-catacombs are huge and fun to explore

my highest level is lvl 14, don't plan on goin for LDoA either

sickle of carnage · Dec 17, 2007, 02:52 PM // 14:52

I mostly use my pre character for dye farming xP Currently have 6 Black and 4 White =D

Neo Nugget · Dec 17, 2007, 02:55 PM // 14:55

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Originally Posted by sickle of carnage

I mostly use my pre character for dye farming xP Currently have 6 Black and 4 White =D

Ahhh yeah that too, pre does drop a lot of dyes compared to other areas.
I think it's because there isn't as many other things that drop from enemies in pre.

The Way Out · Dec 17, 2007, 03:05 PM // 15:05

Legendary Defender of Ascalon is another title towards your character.... and is only relevant if you are a title hunter!

Presearing is also know as predye hunting. Yes, dyes drop a lot more often in presearing, then they do anywhere else. Ultimately, you also become like a god there once you reach a high level. Honestly, what could kill you there once you hit seventeen or so?

Shadow Spirit · Dec 17, 2007, 03:41 PM // 15:41

Is the drop rate for dyes really higher in pre, or are you just more likely to see them drop because you're usually soloing?

The Way Out · Dec 17, 2007, 03:43 PM // 15:43

It has been proven that they drop more often. I farm solo in pre and in every other area in gw and found this to be true also.

xiaotsu · Dec 17, 2007, 05:07 PM // 17:07

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Originally Posted by Shadow Spirit

Is the drop rate for dyes really higher in pre, or are you just more likely to see them drop because you're usually soloing?

It's due to the fact that there are far fewer items that the monsters have a chance to drop. Less items = higher chance for the items that it can drop.

Mordakai · Dec 17, 2007, 05:21 PM // 17:21

Dye farming with a perma-pre character is silly.

If you want to farm Dye, create a new character, get some Dye, then get to post-searing.

If you want to stay in Pre, fine (I have a perma-pre character), but if you're farming dye, you're not planning to be permanent!

isamu kurosawa · Dec 17, 2007, 05:42 PM // 17:42

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Originally Posted by Mordakai

Dye farming with a perma-pre character is silly.

If you want to farm Dye, create a new character, get some Dye, then get to post-searing.

If you want to stay in Pre, fine (I have a perma-pre character), but if you're farming dye, you're not planning to be permanent!

or have a friend with a spare char slot to taxi your loot out of pre.

Dec 17, 2007, 07:14 AM // 07:14	#1
pearse Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Dec 2007	Question regarding Permanent Pre-sear characters. I've come across people in forums talking about permanent pre-sear characters, who never leave pre-sear. My question is, what is the point, what are the benefits, and any information about them will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Dec 17, 2007, 02:49 PM // 14:49	#3
Neo Nugget Site Contributor Join Date: Jan 2006 Profession: R/	Well, i have quite a few perma-pre characters. The reason i do it is the atmosphere of pre is a lot different than post. -no worrys about money. -exploring and looking at the scenery is fun. -killing charr is fun -gives you that new player feel. -Looks much better than post ascalon. -catacombs are huge and fun to explore my highest level is lvl 14, don't plan on goin for LDoA either __________________ "Even if the morrow is barren of promises, nothing shall forestall my return."

Dec 17, 2007, 03:43 PM // 15:43	#8
The Way Out Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In my peanut brain Guild: Zomg Zombies [OMG] Profession: Mo/E	Dye drops It has been proven that they drop more often. I farm solo in pre and in every other area in gw and found this to be true also.

Dec 17, 2007, 07:30 AM // 07:30	#2
Squishy ftw Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Your backline Profession: W/	http://presearing.com/ That site might have some answers for you. But I think that most people that stay in pre do it to get the Legendary Defender of Ascalon title. And they must like the looks of pro a lot to stay there once they reach lvl 20 I guess

Dec 17, 2007, 02:52 PM // 14:52	#4
sickle of carnage Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2007 Guild: Textual Harassment [kTHX]	I mostly use my pre character for dye farming xP Currently have 6 Black and 4 White =D

Dec 17, 2007, 03:05 PM // 15:05	#6
The Way Out Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In my peanut brain Guild: Zomg Zombies [OMG] Profession: Mo/E	Legendary Defender of Ascalon is another title towards your character.... and is only relevant if you are a title hunter! Presearing is also know as predye hunting. Yes, dyes drop a lot more often in presearing, then they do anywhere else. Ultimately, you also become like a god there once you reach a high level. Honestly, what could kill you there once you hit seventeen or so?

Dec 17, 2007, 03:41 PM // 15:41	#7
Shadow Spirit Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chicago Guild: your cat eats dog food [pup] Profession: N/E	Is the drop rate for dyes really higher in pre, or are you just more likely to see them drop because you're usually soloing?

Dec 17, 2007, 05:21 PM // 17:21	#10
Mordakai Grotto Attendant Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kyhlo Profession: W/	Dye farming with a perma-pre character is silly. If you want to farm Dye, create a new character, get some Dye, then get to post-searing. If you want to stay in Pre, fine (I have a perma-pre character), but if you're farming dye, you're not planning to be permanent!