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im no noob · Jul 08, 2005, 08:29 AM // 08:29

i was wondering if there is a way to easily get money,other than farming. Becuase ppl have like 65k and i can barly 10k

.Do they just play a lot or what.

Edge Martinez · Jul 08, 2005, 08:38 AM // 08:38

Some guy posted a real good thread on making money. Use the search and find it. He explains about materials trading and using salvage kits, and I can honestly say I have made craploads since.

Saridley Kronah · Jul 08, 2005, 08:43 AM // 08:43

Yea i used his guide and a few days ago i had 4K now ive got 50K

Mister Sir · Jul 08, 2005, 09:00 AM // 09:00

tx for the info

Aaaaagh · Jul 08, 2005, 09:26 AM // 09:26

Join Date: May 2005

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Gold is NOT important in GW.

You need gold for very few things.
1. Armor: When you leave pre-sear, buy the best armor when you can at Ascalon. There is no need to upgrade, until Droknars. You will never need armor after that, and by the time you get to Droknars, youll have plenty of cash for the armor.

2. Id kits/Salv kits: They are cheap, you wont have problems.

3. Weapons: You never need to buy a weapon, ever. Use collector weapons, they are supercheap, and super uber. Dont bother dumping 300k on a weapon that is just like a collector weapon, cept its GOLD!! Oooh, gold..bleh

4. Skills: Wont be an issue until your so big that you have so much money that its not an issue.

What Now Homie · Jul 08, 2005, 09:28 AM // 09:28

^ agreed

xiuk · Jul 08, 2005, 09:47 AM // 09:47

wat if u want a guild hall ^^

Aaaaagh · Jul 08, 2005, 09:51 AM // 09:51

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Originally Posted by xiuk

wat if u want a guild hall ^^

Then you have a guild. Just divide the cost of a sigil by 10 (the number in your guild)..now you only have to pay 6k.

Or, take your guild and go to HoH, win and get a free 3 sigils.

Or, wait until endgame, when there is nothing else to do with your money.

Guildhalls only have one fuction right now, and that function is useless unless you have at least 8 members. Even with 8 members you only have to pay 6300ish for a sigil. (Yes, I suck at math)

thaumaturge · Jul 08, 2005, 09:56 AM // 09:56

Collectors items are nice, for some classes even near perfect but there are still much much better weapons/shields/upgrades (yes gold omg)
Easy way to get money: fissure/uw runs

ShadowStorm · Jul 08, 2005, 10:15 AM // 10:15

Fissure UW runs take too long to get money unless you're really lucky and get a whole bunch of shards and ectos. Or unless you're really good at selling crappy shadow bows/storm bows/eternal bows/eternal shields, etc etc.

DrSLUGFly · Jul 08, 2005, 11:39 AM // 11:39

I agree with the gold is not important poster, however for some it adds to the fun.

case study: This guy I know named Doctor Slugfly (wink wink, nudge nudge) is an avid collector... like seriously... to the point of obsession. His targets, craft materials. At over 1000 wood planks, 300 iron, 100 steel, 500 bones, 500 dusts, 250 of various other things, approaching 250 of most of the rest, he's become quite proud of his collection. Will I... um... he ever use them? Except for that required for crafting his own armor, not very likely, but it's fun. Once you've beaten the game, know all the missions and areas, there's still PvP... but what if PvP doesn't tweak your wizzle? Some people find it fun to accumulate ridiculous amounts of wealth. Some people like collecting other stuff too. Really, it's all fun and games in the end

natemast · Jul 08, 2005, 01:58 PM // 13:58

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Originally Posted by Aaaaagh

Join Date: May 2005

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Gold is NOT important in GW.

You need gold for very few things.
1. Armor: When you leave pre-sear, buy the best armor when you can at Ascalon. There is no need to upgrade, until Droknars. You will never need armor after that, and by the time you get to Droknars, youll have plenty of cash for the armor.

2. Id kits/Salv kits: They are cheap, you wont have problems.

3. Weapons: You never need to buy a weapon, ever. Use collector weapons, they are supercheap, and super uber. Dont bother dumping 300k on a weapon that is just like a collector weapon, cept its GOLD!! Oooh, gold..bleh

4. Skills: Wont be an issue until your so big that you have so much money that its not an issue.

Well I'm a warrior who uses swords. I find a lot of collector items for magic users. Where is there a good collector sword???

Boubou · Jul 08, 2005, 02:40 PM // 14:40

You forget buying runes

I just bought a sup. vigor.. at 36k... it's a lot of money ! and unfortunately, it's on one toon only... I have to put it on a second someday !

Algren Cole · Jul 08, 2005, 02:47 PM // 14:47

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Originally Posted by Aaaaagh

Join Date: May 2005

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Gold is NOT important in GW.

You need gold for very few things.
1. Armor: When you leave pre-sear, buy the best armor when you can at Ascalon. There is no need to upgrade, until Droknars. You will never need armor after that, and by the time you get to Droknars, youll have plenty of cash for the armor.

rofl...this would make the game quite difficult. Ascalon armor during Ascension.....

Boubou · Jul 08, 2005, 02:48 PM // 14:48

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Originally Posted by Algren Cole

rofl...this would make the game quite difficult. Ascalon armor during Ascension.....

Ahumm.. I did it.. and without buying one at armor crafter, there are pieces at collector, no need to buy them !

drowningfish999 · Jul 08, 2005, 03:10 PM // 15:10

Yah you can collect a maxed armor set in the desert quite easily, since people usually sell the items at around 100 each. 100x5=500 per piece of armor. 2500 for a complete set.

DiAnna · Jul 08, 2005, 03:41 PM // 15:41

Gold is important when you don't have any. I've got a lvl 10 w/mo in post-searing, who has barely 500 gp to rub together. Yes, I spent yesterday farming for wood planks which I turned into parchment which I sold for a *whooptydoo!* 300gp profit (when the cost of those salvage kits is deducted), so I was able to get up to about 800 gp last night when I quit playing. I did come into the academy with 1.5k (thanks to 1 precious vial of silver dye!), and spent about half of it on upgraded armor, thinking it would be easily replaced. *cough* My mistake.

I've soloed nearly all the Ruins of Ascalon quests, spent nearly 6 hours soloing the Breach alone, and am barely earning enough gold to keep myself in I.D and salvage kits! Seriously!

I did find one purple item, which nobody wanted, so I expert salvaged it and got a health rune! My proudest GW moment!

I'm loving this game... just got it a week ago and have logged 29 hours on this character... but the struggle for enough money to keep myself in basic supplies is really wearing on me. I MUST be doing something seriously wrong.

Algren Cole · Jul 08, 2005, 03:45 PM // 15:45

DiAnna....you aren't doing anything wrong. The gold drops are consistant with the amount of gold you need for that area. I have about 45,000gold just from playing the game the way it was meant to be played(i.e. I don't farm)....you'll start to get larger gold drops when you need it. Soloing everything you can is the best way to make money.

Brother Mhenlo · Jul 08, 2005, 04:01 PM // 16:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aaaaagh

Join Date: May 2005

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Gold is NOT important in GW.

You need gold for very few things.
1. Armor: When you leave pre-sear, buy the best armor when you can at Ascalon. There is no need to upgrade, until Droknars. You will never need armor after that, and by the time you get to Droknars, youll have plenty of cash for the armor.

2. Id kits/Salv kits: They are cheap, you wont have problems.

3. Weapons: You never need to buy a weapon, ever. Use collector weapons, they are supercheap, and super uber. Dont bother dumping 300k on a weapon that is just like a collector weapon, cept its GOLD!! Oooh, gold..bleh

4. Skills: Wont be an issue until your so big that you have so much money that its not an issue.

well i think u should upgrade half way through at least once i upgraded often and did notice a difference. so i cant say i agree with you

Brother Mhenlo · Jul 08, 2005, 04:01 PM // 16:01

what kind of rank is rocinante?, sorry i double posted i thought of this after i scrolled up

Jul 08, 2005, 08:29 AM // 08:29	#1
im no noob Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2005	a lot of money i was wondering if there is a way to easily get money,other than farming. Becuase ppl have like 65k and i can barly 10k .Do they just play a lot or what.

Jul 08, 2005, 08:38 AM // 08:38	#2
Edge Martinez Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2005 Location: NC Guild: DKL	Some guy posted a real good thread on making money. Use the search and find it. He explains about materials trading and using salvage kits, and I can honestly say I have made craploads since.

Jul 08, 2005, 08:43 AM // 08:43	#3
Saridley Kronah Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005 Location: Australia, Sydney Profession: N/Mo	Yea i used his guide and a few days ago i had 4K now ive got 50K

Jul 08, 2005, 09:00 AM // 09:00	#4
Mister Sir Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: three dragons Profession: R/E	tx for the info

Jul 08, 2005, 09:26 AM // 09:26	#5
Aaaaagh Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2005	Join Date: May 2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gold is NOT important in GW. You need gold for very few things. 1. Armor: When you leave pre-sear, buy the best armor when you can at Ascalon. There is no need to upgrade, until Droknars. You will never need armor after that, and by the time you get to Droknars, youll have plenty of cash for the armor. 2. Id kits/Salv kits: They are cheap, you wont have problems. 3. Weapons: You never need to buy a weapon, ever. Use collector weapons, they are supercheap, and super uber. Dont bother dumping 300k on a weapon that is just like a collector weapon, cept its GOLD!! Oooh, gold..bleh 4. Skills: Wont be an issue until your so big that you have so much money that its not an issue.

Jul 08, 2005, 09:28 AM // 09:28	#6
What Now Homie Banned Join Date: May 2005 Guild: I'm currently looking for a PvP guild Profession: W/	^ agreed

Jul 08, 2005, 09:47 AM // 09:47	#7
xiuk Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: [mupp] Profession: E/Mo	wat if u want a guild hall ^^

Jul 08, 2005, 09:56 AM // 09:56	#9
thaumaturge Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005 Profession: Mo/Me	Collectors items are nice, for some classes even near perfect but there are still much much better weapons/shields/upgrades (yes gold omg) Easy way to get money: fissure/uw runs

Jul 08, 2005, 10:15 AM // 10:15	#10
ShadowStorm Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2005 Location: Take me where I cannot stand. Guild: The Better Part of Valor Profession: W/N	Fissure UW runs take too long to get money unless you're really lucky and get a whole bunch of shards and ectos. Or unless you're really good at selling crappy shadow bows/storm bows/eternal bows/eternal shields, etc etc.

Jul 08, 2005, 11:39 AM // 11:39	#11
DrSLUGFly Desert Nomad Join Date: May 2005 Location: European Server or International	I agree with the gold is not important poster, however for some it adds to the fun. case study: This guy I know named Doctor Slugfly (wink wink, nudge nudge) is an avid collector... like seriously... to the point of obsession. His targets, craft materials. At over 1000 wood planks, 300 iron, 100 steel, 500 bones, 500 dusts, 250 of various other things, approaching 250 of most of the rest, he's become quite proud of his collection. Will I... um... he ever use them? Except for that required for crafting his own armor, not very likely, but it's fun. Once you've beaten the game, know all the missions and areas, there's still PvP... but what if PvP doesn't tweak your wizzle? Some people find it fun to accumulate ridiculous amounts of wealth. Some people like collecting other stuff too. Really, it's all fun and games in the end

Jul 08, 2005, 02:40 PM // 14:40	#13
Boubou Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Quebec, Canada Guild: L'ordre [LO] Profession: Mo/W	You forget buying runes I just bought a sup. vigor.. at 36k... it's a lot of money ! and unfortunately, it's on one toon only... I have to put it on a second someday !

Jul 08, 2005, 03:10 PM // 15:10	#16
drowningfish999 Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Awakened Tempest [aT]	Yah you can collect a maxed armor set in the desert quite easily, since people usually sell the items at around 100 each. 100x5=500 per piece of armor. 2500 for a complete set.

Jul 08, 2005, 03:41 PM // 15:41	#17
DiAnna Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2005	Gold is important when you don't have any. I've got a lvl 10 w/mo in post-searing, who has barely 500 gp to rub together. Yes, I spent yesterday farming for wood planks which I turned into parchment which I sold for a whooptydoo! 300gp profit (when the cost of those salvage kits is deducted), so I was able to get up to about 800 gp last night when I quit playing. I did come into the academy with 1.5k (thanks to 1 precious vial of silver dye!), and spent about half of it on upgraded armor, thinking it would be easily replaced. cough My mistake. I've soloed nearly all the Ruins of Ascalon quests, spent nearly 6 hours soloing the Breach alone, and am barely earning enough gold to keep myself in I.D and salvage kits! Seriously! I did find one purple item, which nobody wanted, so I expert salvaged it and got a health rune! My proudest GW moment! I'm loving this game... just got it a week ago and have logged 29 hours on this character... but the struggle for enough money to keep myself in basic supplies is really wearing on me. I MUST be doing something seriously wrong.

Jul 08, 2005, 03:45 PM // 15:45	#18
Algren Cole Banned Join Date: Jun 2005	DiAnna....you aren't doing anything wrong. The gold drops are consistant with the amount of gold you need for that area. I have about 45,000gold just from playing the game the way it was meant to be played(i.e. I don't farm)....you'll start to get larger gold drops when you need it. Soloing everything you can is the best way to make money.

Jul 08, 2005, 04:01 PM // 16:01	#20
Brother Mhenlo Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Michigan Guild: Gangstas in the Hood [HooD], The Impossible is Possible [DUPE]	what kind of rank is rocinante?, sorry i double posted i thought of this after i scrolled up