The Herbalizer · Apr 15, 2007, 11:28 AM // 11:28

Basically this weapon has been put up for auction. I have seen it many many months ago on guru.

However, the requirement looks weird. Any other unconditional weapons I have seen or owned have Requirement and not req in their description.

Could it be fake or is there a reason for the unusual description?

Taala · Apr 15, 2007, 11:38 AM // 11:38

"req." was the old style which was changed to "requires" to make it more clear I suppose, if that's what you were wondering.

This screenshot must have been taken before the update that changed it.

baz777 · Apr 15, 2007, 11:39 AM // 11:39

Was some non-requirement weapons way back in the early days of GW

nekopowa · Apr 15, 2007, 11:39 AM // 11:39

It's real. There were some items with unconditional damage in Prophecies which are now removed and very rare.

Aera · Apr 15, 2007, 11:40 AM // 11:40

they updated the "req" abbreviation to "requirement", seeing this is an old screenshot it could be correct.

Evilsod · Apr 15, 2007, 11:40 AM // 11:40

I thought they'd changed all existing req. weapons to Requirement personally. Like they did with Precious and Improved Sale Value. My moneys on fake tbh, unless the screeny was taken before they changed it, then its probably real.

Saphatorael · Apr 15, 2007, 11:42 AM // 11:42

I think it's about the damage bonus with no drawbacks.

Yes, a couple of those exist, but I don't think they drop anymore

milan · Apr 15, 2007, 11:46 AM // 11:46

Herb knows plenty about the no negatives, that's not the issue.

I'm pretty sure that it used they used to have req instead of requires, just seems odd that they wouldn't make a new screenie for the auction.

The Herbalizer · Apr 15, 2007, 01:25 PM // 13:25

Ive checked all my screenshots of other unconditional weapons which are really old and they have req. not requirement. All my unconditional weapons have requirement so I got confused hence why I thought it was fake.

Requirement unconditionals: -

Req. unconditionals: -

Same Axe post update: -

There is an auction for the weapon in question using the really really old screenshot. Even though the weapon appears to be real. I now doubt the authenticy of the auction purely because the new owner is using the old owner's screenshot :S

Here is old thread and the weapon was sold after that: -
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...d.php?t=117009

Strange same picture is being used with a new owner and rediculous description: -
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/auction/item.php/id=398265

Conveniently he doesnt play much so wont be around to show it in-game.... Maybe he does own it and decided to use a pic which is waaay old.

Well thank you everyone. Your info has been most useful.

Thomas.knbk · Apr 15, 2007, 01:39 PM // 13:39

I don't see why it would be fake....

The Herbalizer · Apr 15, 2007, 01:53 PM // 13:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas.knbk

I don't see why it would be fake....

If you are referring to original pic. All the unconditionals weps I have seen recently had Requirement. The pic on auction had Req. I was confused as to why it would have Req.

It later turns out through the above posts old weapons had Req. which were later updated.

If you are referring to the auction. I believe that it could be fake. The original owner sold the item for 120 ecto I believe. The new owner is not the owner who bought it off of the original ower. Therefore since the first owner the weapon has changed hands two times. Seems very strange that the new owner should use the first owner's picture even though the new owner never puchased it off the original owner. All I can think of is someone stumbled upon the original picture and thought it would be funny to make an auction with it in. I could be totally wrong but am struggling to find an explanation. I would love to buy the sword but I dont have time to go about chasing after something which could be fake. I think im going to email him and see what is the deal with using old pics.

Apr 15, 2007, 11:28 AM // 11:28	#1
The Herbalizer <3 Ecto Join Date: Jul 2005	Is This Pic FAKE? Unusual description on a weapon. Basically this weapon has been put up for auction. I have seen it many many months ago on guru. However, the requirement looks weird. Any other unconditional weapons I have seen or owned have Requirement and not req in their description. Could it be fake or is there a reason for the unusual description?

Apr 15, 2007, 11:38 AM // 11:38	#2
Taala Krytan Explorer Join Date: Nov 2006	"req." was the old style which was changed to "requires" to make it more clear I suppose, if that's what you were wondering. This screenshot must have been taken before the update that changed it.

Apr 15, 2007, 11:39 AM // 11:39	#3
baz777 Jungle Guide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: South East England Guild: Leader: Lady Hairy Armpits S[mell] Profession: E/	Was some non-requirement weapons way back in the early days of GW

Apr 15, 2007, 11:39 AM // 11:39	#4
nekopowa Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Croatia Profession: A/P	It's real. There were some items with unconditional damage in Prophecies which are now removed and very rare.

Apr 15, 2007, 11:40 AM // 11:40	#5
Aera Forge Runner Join Date: Dec 2005 Guild: Galactic President Superstar Mc [awsm] Profession: E/	they updated the "req" abbreviation to "requirement", seeing this is an old screenshot it could be correct.

Apr 15, 2007, 11:40 AM // 11:40	#6
Evilsod Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: England Guild: Lievs Death Squad [LDS]	I thought they'd changed all existing req. weapons to Requirement personally. Like they did with Precious and Improved Sale Value. My moneys on fake tbh, unless the screeny was taken before they changed it, then its probably real.

Apr 15, 2007, 11:42 AM // 11:42	#7
Saphatorael Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Belgium	I think it's about the damage bonus with no drawbacks. Yes, a couple of those exist, but I don't think they drop anymore

Apr 15, 2007, 11:46 AM // 11:46	#8
milan Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2005 Guild: BONE Profession: N/	Herb knows plenty about the no negatives, that's not the issue. I'm pretty sure that it used they used to have req instead of requires, just seems odd that they wouldn't make a new screenie for the auction.

Apr 15, 2007, 01:25 PM // 13:25	#9
The Herbalizer <3 Ecto Join Date: Jul 2005	Ive checked all my screenshots of other unconditional weapons which are really old and they have req. not requirement. All my unconditional weapons have requirement so I got confused hence why I thought it was fake. Requirement unconditionals: - Req. unconditionals: - Same Axe post update: - There is an auction for the weapon in question using the really really old screenshot. Even though the weapon appears to be real. I now doubt the authenticy of the auction purely because the new owner is using the old owner's screenshot :S Here is old thread and the weapon was sold after that: - http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...d.php?t=117009 Strange same picture is being used with a new owner and rediculous description: - http://www.guildwarsguru.com/auction/item.php/id=398265 Conveniently he doesnt play much so wont be around to show it in-game.... Maybe he does own it and decided to use a pic which is waaay old. Well thank you everyone. Your info has been most useful.

Apr 15, 2007, 01:39 PM // 13:39	#10
Thomas.knbk Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2006	I don't see why it would be fake....