Do heroes take a share of both loot and gold? - Guild Wars Forums

XaosII · Jul 04, 2007, 06:59 PM // 18:59

Walking around with heroes i know that they get a share of gold that you pick up, just like henchmen. But do they also decrease your chances of loot dropping because they take a share?

If i were to farm for a green item i need, would it be a much better idea to do it solo, or grab some heroes to make it easier (though earn much less gold)?

Lotrfish · Jul 04, 2007, 07:34 PM // 19:34

They share loot too. Farm that green solo.

Curse You · Jul 04, 2007, 11:40 PM // 23:40

You could always just kill everything but the boss, then flag the henchmen away so that their names are grayed out, then solo the boss.

kratimas · Jul 05, 2007, 12:14 AM // 00:14

Yep, I would guess that Devona has more Max Gold Req 9, 15 > 50 Crystalline Swords then she knows what to do with.

It would be nice if she would let one drop for me every now and then. Heck I would even take the Req 13 that she just sells to the merch once we are back in town together

Krat

countesscorpula · Jul 05, 2007, 12:51 AM // 00:51

THe short answer: Yes.

Why?
Reason 1: Game mechanics. If henchies and heroes didn't get a share of loot/gold, people would opt to party with hench/heroes rather than players for the economic benefits.

Reason 2: Story. In the case of hench, these are either hired hands (who are taking their share) or fellow adventurers (who are taking their share). In theory, Henchies need to buy armor and equipment for themselves too.

In the case of heroes... that dead beat koss has been taking his share of all the loot, and then telling me I have to furnish him with weapons and runes out of MY pocket (cheap bastard!).

dargon · Jul 05, 2007, 02:07 AM // 02:07

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Originally Posted by countesscorpula

In the case of heroes... that dead beat koss has been taking his share of all the loot, and then telling me I have to furnish him with weapons and runes out of MY pocket (cheap bastard!).

Well Koss needs to be able to buy his Strength potions, don't want to see him with flabby biceps now do ya?

Tarun · Jul 05, 2007, 02:29 AM // 02:29

Yep, they take gold and loot but you STILL have to buy things for them if you want them to be any good. What crap, huh?

strcpy · Jul 05, 2007, 03:32 AM // 03:32

Well, you know there are some fields where it is not unusual for your employer to purchase your uniform and tools *plus* pay your salary. I mean, US soldiers aren't required to purchase their own weapons and armor and still get a salary. It is just that GW version of Salary is keeping your drops. Being a part of the Sunspears I doubt you are allowed to hire mercenary types so they have to join the order.

Now, as to them taking *all* the special armors from the challenge missions when it is obviously a full team effort, well they must have a strong union.

Jul 04, 2007, 06:59 PM // 18:59	#1
XaosII Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2006 Guild: BGAL Profession: E/Mo	Do heroes take a share of both loot and gold? Walking around with heroes i know that they get a share of gold that you pick up, just like henchmen. But do they also decrease your chances of loot dropping because they take a share? If i were to farm for a green item i need, would it be a much better idea to do it solo, or grab some heroes to make it easier (though earn much less gold)?

Jul 04, 2007, 07:34 PM // 19:34	#2
Lotrfish Krytan Explorer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 1337ville, California Guild: Generic Name [Tag] Profession: R/	They share loot too. Farm that green solo.

Jul 04, 2007, 11:40 PM // 23:40	#3
Curse You Furnace Stoker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: South Pole Guild: The Magus Order Profession: N/Mo	You could always just kill everything but the boss, then flag the henchmen away so that their names are grayed out, then solo the boss.

Jul 05, 2007, 12:14 AM // 00:14	#4
kratimas Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Dec 2005 Guild: Order of the Setting Sun Profession: R/	Yep, I would guess that Devona has more Max Gold Req 9, 15 > 50 Crystalline Swords then she knows what to do with. It would be nice if she would let one drop for me every now and then. Heck I would even take the Req 13 that she just sells to the merch once we are back in town together Krat

Jul 05, 2007, 12:51 AM // 00:51	#5
countesscorpula Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Nov 2006 Guild: Gwen Is [EVIL] Profession: N/	THe short answer: Yes. Why? Reason 1: Game mechanics. If henchies and heroes didn't get a share of loot/gold, people would opt to party with hench/heroes rather than players for the economic benefits. Reason 2: Story. In the case of hench, these are either hired hands (who are taking their share) or fellow adventurers (who are taking their share). In theory, Henchies need to buy armor and equipment for themselves too. In the case of heroes... that dead beat koss has been taking his share of all the loot, and then telling me I have to furnish him with weapons and runes out of MY pocket (cheap bastard!).

Jul 05, 2007, 02:29 AM // 02:29	#7
Tarun Technician's Corner Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The TARDIS Guild: http://www.lunarsoft.net/ http://forums.lunarsoft.net/	Yep, they take gold and loot but you STILL have to buy things for them if you want them to be any good. What crap, huh?

Jul 05, 2007, 03:32 AM // 03:32	#8
strcpy Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: One of Many [ONE]	Well, you know there are some fields where it is not unusual for your employer to purchase your uniform and tools plus pay your salary. I mean, US soldiers aren't required to purchase their own weapons and armor and still get a salary. It is just that GW version of Salary is keeping your drops. Being a part of the Sunspears I doubt you are allowed to hire mercenary types so they have to join the order. Now, as to them taking all the special armors from the challenge missions when it is obviously a full team effort, well they must have a strong union.