why are sup absortions 10k now? - Page 2 - Guild Wars Forums

Murk · May 09, 2006, 07:21 AM // 07:21

Before the update, I played the game.. like 4 months
NO Superior Absorption.

After the update, in 1 week I got 2 Superior Absorption runes..
Sold the first one for 25k, second I got yesterday.. Only worth 10k, gues my own Warrior get's it

ThePadawan · May 09, 2006, 07:38 AM // 07:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by storm of daeth

ya but it just happened today and why would sup vigors go up in price and absortions go down?

Nope, not really... its been dropping for months, and the huge crash in prices occurred since the update. :/

Chris1986 · May 09, 2006, 07:47 AM // 07:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThePadawan

Nope, not really... its been dropping for months, and the huge crash in prices occurred since the update. :/

Exactly.

If I'm not mistaken, Superior Absorption used to be 100k..

fenix · May 09, 2006, 07:51 AM // 07:51

Yeah, it was 100k a few months ago, but then dropped to 80k, and sat on that for a long while. Since Factions, it has been steadily dropping, but dropped HEAPS since that update. I don't mind, means I can buy one

Asylum Duke · May 09, 2006, 07:57 AM // 07:57

I'm sure the Rune farming run had alot to do with it. With Golds salvaging to golds now. I'm a big run farmer. My main income till I get off my but and gat my runner going.

Enjoi · May 09, 2006, 08:11 AM // 08:11

Woot 10k

Murk · May 09, 2006, 09:24 AM // 09:24

Off-topic, if you add a Warrior Rune of Superior Absorption to 1 armor piece.. will the -3 damage only apply when you take a hit on that piece?
Or.. always?

I've seen Mursaat attacking, 9 damage each second..
Sometimes, 7 damage each second.. cause of my -2 absorp on my Pants right?

Cause I have only 1 empty piece to put it on..

Arya Nibelrund · May 09, 2006, 09:46 AM // 09:46

The absorption from the rune applies to all the armor pieces. You need only 1 to get full benefits from it.

Murk · May 09, 2006, 09:49 AM // 09:49

Then why have Knights/Ascalon armor Absorption at ALL pieces then?
However, I only sometimes get -2 Absorption so it works only for my pants.

quickmonty · May 09, 2006, 10:08 AM // 10:08

They did mention that the rate of drops for superior absorbtion and vigor was going to increase. More runes equal lower prices. I had four superior absorbtions drop in two days.

Knights/Ascalon damage reduction is universal. Lots of threads on that topic.

Count Feanor · May 09, 2006, 01:14 PM // 13:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Zardeone

The house always wins, never forget that.

Actually, if you still have some sup absorbs, I'll buy one or two O.o
I saw a slight decline in price before factions went live.
I figured I'd wait with buying sup absorbs until the price was very very low.

My reasoning was this:
- there will be a lot of assassins and ritualists so the warrior runes will drop (all war runes dropped, not just the absorb)
- there will probably be some way to ensure that new guys won't have to play catch-up with the prophecies veterans so the absorb price might get altered or fixed

I was right and didn't buy any sup absorbs and I have saved myself at least 50k in gold O.o

I have 3 Superior Absorbs and 1 Superior Vigor. Feel free to whisper Melian Tintalle if you want to purchase some. I'll be on later tonight.

fiery · May 09, 2006, 01:22 PM // 13:22

Cause everyone went sin or rit, and not many people made warriors and the rune dropped more so the rune price went down.

Murk · May 09, 2006, 01:26 PM // 13:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Count Feanor

I have 3 Superior Absorbs and 1 Superior Vigor. Feel free to whisper Melian Tintalle if you want to purchase some. I'll be on later tonight.

Unid Superior Vigor ?
I want.

IG : Lord Quofire

devils wraths · May 09, 2006, 01:29 PM // 13:29

i agree with fiery here gwp was out for a year and loads of people had warriors so the rune went up. but now factions is out people are moving on either have warrior already or just dont want one.

but hey means we dont have to spend 100k anymore

saab · May 09, 2006, 01:34 PM // 13:34

People who are complaining about investing in superior absorbtions are simply suffering the fault of their own bad judgement. Superior absorbtion and Superior vigor have been falling at about the same rate ~ 1-2k every week before factions. When factions comes out, how many warriors are going to be created? Not many, maybe enough to keep the price the same. But how many people are going to need vigors? Everyone. Thats why even with the increased drop rate, price went up 15k when factions came out. I made a good 200k buying superior vigors low a week before factions and selling them when the price came back peaked 3 days after factions came out. In a few weeks I'm predicting vigor to be around 15k after everyone gets there armor. I did have a guildie who lost 200k investing in superior absorbtion so I know you pain but you can't be mad at anet for your own investment decisions.

Jetdoc · May 09, 2006, 01:39 PM // 13:39

Every whammo out there has created an assassin.

You'll see fewer and fewer warriors created over the next month, so you can expect the price to stay pretty low.

Arya Nibelrund · May 09, 2006, 01:46 PM // 13:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murk

Then why have Knights/Ascalon armor Absorption at ALL pieces then?
However, I only sometimes get -2 Absorption so it works only for my pants.

There has been a lot of discussion on this topic, and the fact is:
- 1 absorption rune works for ALL the armor pieces (think about it, if u had to put it on all the pieces, apart from having to spend 500k a few months ago, you would have not any room for vigor and weapon mastery which is a nonsense)
- 1 piece of knights armor gives you the absorption to the full armor; my war has a full gladiator set but the boots are knights.
The fact that sometimes you get different dmg has other causes, for example the mobs not always doing the same dmg to you...
It's not my opinion but something that a lot of more experienced players have tried and tried and tried until they all got to the same conclusion.

Oberon Shadowking · May 09, 2006, 01:49 PM // 13:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris1986

Vigor, however, is used in absolutely ever prof.. I expect it to stay the same.

Except the good old 55 monk... X D

AxeMe · May 09, 2006, 01:51 PM // 13:51

Before Factions came out, there were several posts about ways to convert gold into items to prepare for the new chapter. A lot of people talked about investing in ecto, black dyes and - yes - superior absorbs. I wonder if some of these people dumped the superior absorbs on the market - as they saw prices drop - and if that accelerated the price drop even more.

Count Feanor · May 09, 2006, 02:44 PM // 14:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murk

Unid Superior Vigor ?
I want.

IG : Lord Quofire

No, I identified it for myself.

May 09, 2006, 07:21 AM // 07:21	#21
Murk Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2006 Profession: W/	Before the update, I played the game.. like 4 months NO Superior Absorption. After the update, in 1 week I got 2 Superior Absorption runes.. Sold the first one for 25k, second I got yesterday.. Only worth 10k, gues my own Warrior get's it

May 09, 2006, 07:51 AM // 07:51	#24
fenix Major-General Awesome Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Aussie Trolling Crew HQ - Event Organiser and IRC Tiger Guild: Ex Talionis [Law], Trinity of the Ascended [ToA] ????????????????&# Profession: W/	Yeah, it was 100k a few months ago, but then dropped to 80k, and sat on that for a long while. Since Factions, it has been steadily dropping, but dropped HEAPS since that update. I don't mind, means I can buy one

May 09, 2006, 07:57 AM // 07:57	#25
Asylum Duke Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2006 Location: Edge of Insanity Guild: Asylum Fifty One [AFO]	I'm sure the Rune farming run had alot to do with it. With Golds salvaging to golds now. I'm a big run farmer. My main income till I get off my but and gat my runner going.

May 09, 2006, 08:11 AM // 08:11	#26
Enjoi Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2006	Woot 10k

May 09, 2006, 09:24 AM // 09:24	#27
Murk Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2006 Profession: W/	Off-topic, if you add a Warrior Rune of Superior Absorption to 1 armor piece.. will the -3 damage only apply when you take a hit on that piece? Or.. always? I've seen Mursaat attacking, 9 damage each second.. Sometimes, 7 damage each second.. cause of my -2 absorp on my Pants right? Cause I have only 1 empty piece to put it on..

May 09, 2006, 09:46 AM // 09:46	#28
Arya Nibelrund McLovin!!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Guild: Farming Zaishen [keYs] Profession: Mo/	The absorption from the rune applies to all the armor pieces. You need only 1 to get full benefits from it.

May 09, 2006, 09:49 AM // 09:49	#29
Murk Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2006 Profession: W/	Then why have Knights/Ascalon armor Absorption at ALL pieces then? However, I only sometimes get -2 Absorption so it works only for my pants.

May 09, 2006, 10:08 AM // 10:08	#30
quickmonty Ancient Windbreaker Join Date: May 2005	They did mention that the rate of drops for superior absorbtion and vigor was going to increase. More runes equal lower prices. I had four superior absorbtions drop in two days. Knights/Ascalon damage reduction is universal. Lots of threads on that topic.

May 09, 2006, 01:22 PM // 13:22	#32
fiery Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: maryland Guild: InYurFace Gaming [IYF] Profession: R/	Cause everyone went sin or rit, and not many people made warriors and the rune dropped more so the rune price went down.

May 09, 2006, 01:29 PM // 13:29	#34
devils wraths Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Nov 2005 Guild: the fianna [fi] Profession: E/Mo	i agree with fiery here gwp was out for a year and loads of people had warriors so the rune went up. but now factions is out people are moving on either have warrior already or just dont want one. but hey means we dont have to spend 100k anymore

May 09, 2006, 01:34 PM // 13:34	#35
saab Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jan 2006	People who are complaining about investing in superior absorbtions are simply suffering the fault of their own bad judgement. Superior absorbtion and Superior vigor have been falling at about the same rate ~ 1-2k every week before factions. When factions comes out, how many warriors are going to be created? Not many, maybe enough to keep the price the same. But how many people are going to need vigors? Everyone. Thats why even with the increased drop rate, price went up 15k when factions came out. I made a good 200k buying superior vigors low a week before factions and selling them when the price came back peaked 3 days after factions came out. In a few weeks I'm predicting vigor to be around 15k after everyone gets there armor. I did have a guildie who lost 200k investing in superior absorbtion so I know you pain but you can't be mad at anet for your own investment decisions.

May 09, 2006, 01:39 PM // 13:39	#36
Jetdoc Hell's Protector Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: The Eyes of Texas [BEVO] Profession: D/A	Every whammo out there has created an assassin. You'll see fewer and fewer warriors created over the next month, so you can expect the price to stay pretty low.

May 09, 2006, 01:51 PM // 13:51	#39
AxeMe Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta Guild: HEX Profession: W/	Before Factions came out, there were several posts about ways to convert gold into items to prepare for the new chapter. A lot of people talked about investing in ecto, black dyes and - yes - superior absorbs. I wonder if some of these people dumped the superior absorbs on the market - as they saw prices drop - and if that accelerated the price drop even more.