making money (Not a farming thread) - Guild Wars Forums

Ard Wen · Nov 09, 2005, 03:09 AM // 03:09

I've noticed some people have what I consider insane amounts of money. I've been playing regularly since May an all I have is 30k is there some kind of secert to getting the good drops is there a system which allows better drop chances with more playingu time? I go to underworld/FOW regulary but usually find not much more than what I do in shiverpeaks. Whats the deal with drops?

EagleEye33 · Nov 09, 2005, 03:27 AM // 03:27

the "insane amount of money" ppl have is due to luck and/or farming. not much else I can say

neoteo · Nov 09, 2005, 03:43 AM // 03:43

my guess is , people solo farm , sell items to the right trador , merchent and correspondent trador give diferent amounts of money .. farming greens in sorrow then selling them to ebay players .. and yes ... the more you play , better chance to get good drops .. random is the key to luck , you need to play more if you think your drops sucs ... but we all know there is nothing beside cool looks that gold can do for you ... you dont need to farm to be good at this game ... but you already know that.

BeatWolf · Nov 09, 2005, 03:43 AM // 03:43

Or eBay

Divine Elemental · Nov 09, 2005, 03:46 AM // 03:46

or HoH

Lasareth · Nov 09, 2005, 04:01 AM // 04:01

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Originally Posted by Ard Wen

...is there a system which allows better drop chances with more playingu time?

Most opposite, normally. The more you farm a place the worse drops get. That's all that's been proven so far on drop rates vs time.

Quote:

I go to underworld/FOW regulary but usually find not much more than what I do in shiverpeaks. Whats the deal with drops?

The secret lies in the special-quality drops, most notably ectoplasms/shards and the gold items from chests. The rest, as you've noticed, is average enemy loot.

AncientPC · Nov 09, 2005, 04:49 AM // 04:49

I've made all of my wealth through trading alone.

Xue Yi Liang · Nov 09, 2005, 04:51 AM // 04:51

buy low

sell high

AncientPC · Nov 09, 2005, 05:06 AM // 05:06

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Originally Posted by Xue Yi Liang

buy low

sell high

Yes, apparently there are quite a few number of players who despise traders and feel the need to point out this simple concept.

Shadowdaemon · Nov 09, 2005, 07:25 AM // 07:25

when you get something good, sell it on here, in the sell forum, you do ALOT better than selling in game, also if you can find a solo farming method that works for you, than go for it, if you are playing an area that is intended for 8 people, and you can do it by yourself, than you are making 8 times the amount of treasure, so it helps, i solo all the time, and i dont even go to underworld like most people, but i get a ton of stuff, my latest auction has been up on here for about 20 minutes, and i already have over 100k in bids

AncientPC · Nov 09, 2005, 08:02 AM // 08:02

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Originally Posted by Shadowdaemon

when you get something good, sell it on here, in the sell forum, you do ALOT better than selling in game, also if you can find a solo farming method that works for you, than go for it, if you are playing an area that is intended for 8 people, and you can do it by yourself, than you are making 8 times the amount of treasure, so it helps, i solo all the time, and i dont even go to underworld like most people, but i get a ton of stuff, my latest auction has been up on here for about 20 minutes, and i already have over 100k in bids

Maybe if you're selling golds that are over 100k+ each. Otherwise you'd make more ripping off uninformed players in game.

No, I don't have a problem with ripping someone off when trading and I freely admit it. You can only make money through trading by having more money, having more time, and being better informed than others.

With that being said, the majority of GWG readers are better informed than the average player and therefore it is more difficult to rip them off. For instance, have you seen a green on auction sell for higher than the listed price in the Green Price List in the Etc forum?

On the other hand, GWG readers have more money so it's easier to sell higher priced items here. Trying to find someone to pony up 300k for your HoD sword is a bit harder to do in game.

Seissor · Nov 09, 2005, 08:12 AM // 08:12

Solo farm, ebay, scam, run, these are the methods for getting cash.

Some of these paths have a future..some of them do not.

are you saying i can dodge griffons?

no, im saying when the time comes...you wont have to.

Shadowdaemon · Nov 09, 2005, 10:35 AM // 10:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by AncientPC

Maybe if you're selling golds that are over 100k+ each. Otherwise you'd make more ripping off uninformed players in game.

actually most of my stuff isnt that expensive, take a look at my auction, and i got all the stuff in it in just a couple hours of farming

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=78057

QoH · Nov 09, 2005, 01:51 PM // 13:51

You solo Fow with a W/N? Crystallines drop in Fow only, am i right?

Sister Rosette · Nov 09, 2005, 02:03 PM // 14:03

1. Collect Underpants
2. ???
3. Profit!!

chippxero · Nov 09, 2005, 02:10 PM // 14:10

my monk gets naff all in drops so i made a warrior character and i have around 50k spare after getting to the dragons lair.

i'm sure the more damage you deal the more likely you are to get drops, or at least this is the way it's seemed for me.

Adambomb · Nov 09, 2005, 02:51 PM // 14:51

I always have money problems... when I went through the game with my first character [Ranger] I pretty much had jack all dinero... I've been a bit more fortunate with my warrior though as I've found some pretty nice things. Still though, the max gold I've ever had has been around 17k.

I can't wait to go Griffon farming...

.. I might start running as well...

-Adam

D.E.V.i.A.N.C.E · Nov 09, 2005, 02:57 PM // 14:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sister Rosette

1. Collect Underpants
2. ???
3. Profit!!

indeed.

but lately its...

1. Collect Underpants
2. ???
3. Sex Offender

I started out as a E/Mo; then a month later heared of riverside... yeap 200K a week. short lived for.. how many months? 2 - 3.

The undead Mesmer · Nov 09, 2005, 03:00 PM // 15:00

never had over the 100k ^^ but im collecting mats now and when the time is right BOOM il be rich

Adambomb · Nov 09, 2005, 03:20 PM // 15:20

Does anyone know if there's a site somewhere out on teh_big-bad_Intarweb that is like a 'Stock Market' of GW with like the prices of the crafting materials and/or other items...

Would be neat if there was...

Thanks,

-Adam

Nov 09, 2005, 03:09 AM // 03:09	#1
Ard Wen Academy Page Join Date: Oct 2005 Guild: Haz Team Profession: W/Mo	making money (Not a farming thread) I've noticed some people have what I consider insane amounts of money. I've been playing regularly since May an all I have is 30k is there some kind of secert to getting the good drops is there a system which allows better drop chances with more playingu time? I go to underworld/FOW regulary but usually find not much more than what I do in shiverpeaks. Whats the deal with drops?

Nov 09, 2005, 03:27 AM // 03:27	#2
EagleEye33 Krytan Explorer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In a House...duh Guild: Untouchable Heroes Profession: R/E	the "insane amount of money" ppl have is due to luck and/or farming. not much else I can say

Nov 09, 2005, 03:43 AM // 03:43	#3
neoteo Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Macau Guild: www.exilesofdarksteel.com Profession: E/	my guess is , people solo farm , sell items to the right trador , merchent and correspondent trador give diferent amounts of money .. farming greens in sorrow then selling them to ebay players .. and yes ... the more you play , better chance to get good drops .. random is the key to luck , you need to play more if you think your drops sucs ... but we all know there is nothing beside cool looks that gold can do for you ... you dont need to farm to be good at this game ... but you already know that.

Nov 09, 2005, 03:43 AM // 03:43	#4
BeatWolf Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005	Or eBay

Nov 09, 2005, 03:46 AM // 03:46	#5
Divine Elemental Desert Nomad Join Date: May 2005 Location: Near Your House Guild: I Used To Own [ IUTO ]	or HoH

Nov 09, 2005, 04:49 AM // 04:49	#7
AncientPC Forge Runner Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ascalon 1 Profession: W/R	I've made all of my wealth through trading alone.

Nov 09, 2005, 04:51 AM // 04:51	#8
Xue Yi Liang Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northern CA Guild: Outlaws of the Water Margin Profession: Mo/Me	buy low sell high

Nov 09, 2005, 07:25 AM // 07:25	#10
Shadowdaemon Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Anderson IN USA Guild: Ecks Di [xD] Profession: W/N	when you get something good, sell it on here, in the sell forum, you do ALOT better than selling in game, also if you can find a solo farming method that works for you, than go for it, if you are playing an area that is intended for 8 people, and you can do it by yourself, than you are making 8 times the amount of treasure, so it helps, i solo all the time, and i dont even go to underworld like most people, but i get a ton of stuff, my latest auction has been up on here for about 20 minutes, and i already have over 100k in bids

Nov 09, 2005, 08:12 AM // 08:12	#12
Seissor Jungle Guide Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Squiggilyville. Population: Me. Guild: [oRly] Hello Kitty Death Squad Profession: R/Me	Solo farm, ebay, scam, run, these are the methods for getting cash. Some of these paths have a future..some of them do not. are you saying i can dodge griffons? no, im saying when the time comes...you wont have to.

Nov 09, 2005, 01:51 PM // 13:51	#14
QoH Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Nov 2005 Guild: Divine Beings Profession: R/	You solo Fow with a W/N? Crystallines drop in Fow only, am i right?

Nov 09, 2005, 02:03 PM // 14:03	#15
Sister Rosette Lady Fie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sapporo Guild: Tha Skulls [Ts] Profession: D/W	1. Collect Underpants 2. ??? 3. Profit!!

Nov 09, 2005, 02:10 PM // 14:10	#16
chippxero Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Location: norfolk Guild: Super Anti Rabbit Squad [SARS] Profession: Mo/Me	my monk gets naff all in drops so i made a warrior character and i have around 50k spare after getting to the dragons lair. i'm sure the more damage you deal the more likely you are to get drops, or at least this is the way it's seemed for me.

Nov 09, 2005, 02:51 PM // 14:51	#17
Adambomb Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North Yorkshire, England Guild: If anyone needs a spike ranger for Tombs, a tank or trapper for UW / FoW just PM me ingame ^^ Profession: R/Me	I always have money problems... when I went through the game with my first character [Ranger] I pretty much had jack all dinero... I've been a bit more fortunate with my warrior though as I've found some pretty nice things. Still though, the max gold I've ever had has been around 17k. I can't wait to go Griffon farming... .. I might start running as well... -Adam

Nov 09, 2005, 03:00 PM // 15:00	#19
The undead Mesmer Delphian Scribe Join Date: May 2005 Location: Holland Guild: No guild ;_; Profession: N/Me	never had over the 100k ^^ but im collecting mats now and when the time is right BOOM il be rich

Nov 09, 2005, 03:20 PM // 15:20	#20
Adambomb Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North Yorkshire, England Guild: If anyone needs a spike ranger for Tombs, a tank or trapper for UW / FoW just PM me ingame ^^ Profession: R/Me	Does anyone know if there's a site somewhere out on teh_big-bad_Intarweb that is like a 'Stock Market' of GW with like the prices of the crafting materials and/or other items... Would be neat if there was... Thanks, -Adam