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QoH · Nov 10, 2005, 09:13 AM // 09:13

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Originally Posted by romO

go to tombs, get experienced and skilled

This takes hell of a lot of time, u can earn millions in pve farming meanwhile. Most people dont go with guild to tomb and if u just started pvp its impossible to win or get near hoh(first of all u have to search a group for 30 mins to get in if u dont have emote and then loose against first human team, then start over searching...). How do u want to beat those rank9+ regular teams(Power of My Rangers, BRG etc...)?

Shimus DarkRaven · Nov 10, 2005, 09:21 AM // 09:21

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Originally Posted by AncientPC

#2 only works for the ladies. Guys get arrested and thrown into jail for doing that.

Yes, unfortunately they found my full monty quite offensive.

--The shim

Gwondolas Marillion · Nov 10, 2005, 09:48 AM // 09:48

... is to farm greens, keep yourself up to date with the current prices and trade patiently.

I've had a most lucky week; Grognard's Sword (sold for 50p), Razorstone (sold for 100p) and Brohn's Holy Rod (sold for 90p) in less than 10 farming sessions. Got a couple of more common greens as well. Key is to keep the team as small and efficient as possible (maximum of 5 ppl). This adds up to about 300p in one week.

/Gwon

Arturo02 · Nov 10, 2005, 09:49 AM // 09:49

just play the game

Eldrig · Nov 11, 2005, 05:44 AM // 05:44

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Originally Posted by Ard Wen

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?

im in the exact same position as you. i've never had more than 21k at once, and i have 200 hours on my character.

and i've tried farming. i got a whole bunch of things worth 25 gold. it was great

im starting to believe those myths about henchies taking all the loot. i play a ranger, and i have never gotten into a garming group for more than 1 minute, before someone says "what is the ranger for" and i am kicked from the group.

im wish everyday for the release of an auction house...

EDIT: and as far as "just playing the game" if i had only done the missions and the quests i would have even less gold than i do now, and i would only have gotten 1 gold drop ever. i still have no green drops after killing 30+ bosses in grenths footprint. if i had stopped killing bosses in grenths when i finished the missions i would still have no greens.

Flaxx · Nov 11, 2005, 08:25 AM // 08:25

I sympathise Eldrig - I had very little success with drops as a ranger right up to and including Sf.

My next character is a W/Mo and I spent a lot of time getting a farming build down. I now farm Crystal solo and Grenth's Footprint with 3/4 henchies (healer, protector, Devona / Warrior).

I agree with the previous posters who say most money comes from farming Greens with small as possible teams or soloing in as difficult an area as you can manage.

To solo u need to get your build right; balancing your hitiness with healing / protecting/ dodging. Always bring area of effect attack skills.

Couldn't advise on Ranger builds but my W/Mo axe warrior combines Cyclone axe with "Live vicariously" and "vigorous Spirit" and a 3/1 vampiric upgrade to hit 4 Griffins at once and gain 92 health with a single attack.

Obsiedion · Nov 11, 2005, 12:52 PM // 12:52

i gotta say i dont do much farming, my necro has a green wand, and thats all i have, even that was given by a guildie. I have had my share of gold items, but i cant be bothered to stand around saying "WTS....". I guess its partially skill and a lot of luck. The most cash i have ever had was 170k. How? Lucky, i opened a chest in the shiver peaks down near sorrows and got a sup absorbtion, the killed a boss and low and behold, he dropped a sup vigor. Bang bang bosh, 170k in under 5 minutes. if you have the time, and you get lucky, you get the cash.

Obs

AncientPC · Nov 11, 2005, 04:40 PM // 16:40

The whole purpose of this thread is how to get rich without being extremely lucky.

darkMishkin · Nov 11, 2005, 05:09 PM // 17:09

Since farming just got nerfed into the ice-age, this thread needs more posts!

AncientPC · Nov 11, 2005, 06:05 PM // 18:05

As a result trading has taken a hit as well which makes me a very sad player.

Nov 10, 2005, 09:48 AM // 09:48	#43
Gwondolas Marillion Academy Page Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sweden Guild: SWAC (30+ Swedish Adults Club)	Most time efficient imho... ... is to farm greens, keep yourself up to date with the current prices and trade patiently. I've had a most lucky week; Grognard's Sword (sold for 50p), Razorstone (sold for 100p) and Brohn's Holy Rod (sold for 90p) in less than 10 farming sessions. Got a couple of more common greens as well. Key is to keep the team as small and efficient as possible (maximum of 5 ppl). This adds up to about 300p in one week. /Gwon

Nov 10, 2005, 09:49 AM // 09:49	#44
Arturo02 Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: See that third planet from the sun? Guild: Sacred Forge Knights Profession: R/Me	just play the game

Nov 11, 2005, 08:25 AM // 08:25	#46
Flaxx Banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern Ireland Guild: Grey Mortals Profession: W/Mo	I sympathise Eldrig - I had very little success with drops as a ranger right up to and including Sf. My next character is a W/Mo and I spent a lot of time getting a farming build down. I now farm Crystal solo and Grenth's Footprint with 3/4 henchies (healer, protector, Devona / Warrior). I agree with the previous posters who say most money comes from farming Greens with small as possible teams or soloing in as difficult an area as you can manage. To solo u need to get your build right; balancing your hitiness with healing / protecting/ dodging. Always bring area of effect attack skills. Couldn't advise on Ranger builds but my W/Mo axe warrior combines Cyclone axe with "Live vicariously" and "vigorous Spirit" and a 3/1 vampiric upgrade to hit 4 Griffins at once and gain 92 health with a single attack.

Nov 11, 2005, 12:52 PM // 12:52	#47
Obsiedion Academy Page Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ENGLAND Guild: IHOP Profession: Mo/	i gotta say i dont do much farming, my necro has a green wand, and thats all i have, even that was given by a guildie. I have had my share of gold items, but i cant be bothered to stand around saying "WTS....". I guess its partially skill and a lot of luck. The most cash i have ever had was 170k. How? Lucky, i opened a chest in the shiver peaks down near sorrows and got a sup absorbtion, the killed a boss and low and behold, he dropped a sup vigor. Bang bang bosh, 170k in under 5 minutes. if you have the time, and you get lucky, you get the cash. Obs

Nov 11, 2005, 04:40 PM // 16:40	#48
AncientPC Forge Runner Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ascalon 1 Profession: W/R	The whole purpose of this thread is how to get rich without being extremely lucky.

Nov 11, 2005, 05:09 PM // 17:09	#49
darkMishkin Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Guild: Servants of Fortuna [SoF] Profession: Mo/	Since farming just got nerfed into the ice-age, this thread needs more posts!

Nov 11, 2005, 06:05 PM // 18:05	#50
AncientPC Forge Runner Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ascalon 1 Profession: W/R	As a result trading has taken a hit as well which makes me a very sad player.