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thecla95401 · Sep 08, 2005, 04:11 AM // 04:11

does anyone know what is up with the various key types available yet? is it worth buying some of each type?
thank you

Dyeeo · Sep 08, 2005, 04:12 AM // 04:12

Just buy a key or two for the area want to explore in when you decide to explore. They are not reusable.

Jaythen Tyradel · Sep 08, 2005, 04:16 AM // 04:16

They are for treasure chests in that area. If you dont have one you cant open the chest.
More than one party memeber can open a chest if they have a key and the drops will be specifically for them from what i understand.

Dyeeo · Sep 08, 2005, 04:21 AM // 04:21

They drop pretty frequently.

Bingley Joe · Sep 08, 2005, 05:50 AM // 05:50

I got a sword from one of those chests tonight in Thunderhead Keep. Can't use it, sadly. It's a gold, of course -- anyone care to give me a [reasonable]price check?

Crippling Flamberge of Shelter 15-22 (req. 13 Swords)
Lengthens Crippled
Armour +6 (vs. phys)

Gotta say.. if those keys tend to drop nicely, I'm going to be a fan of this new system

One and Two · Sep 08, 2005, 05:52 AM // 05:52

there is no price check as of now. nobody will buy when they can get their own...it will take a while to figure out whats good as of the new update. hell, its req 13, too

backfire angel · Sep 08, 2005, 05:56 AM // 05:56

so the prices are unstable right now?

Freyas · Sep 08, 2005, 06:45 AM // 06:45

Yes, prices are unstable currently, as drop rates were changed(especially with the chests), the unique green items were introduced with very nice statistics, etc. Since rarity is hard to determine right now, it's rather difficult to say what a particular item is worth currently.

barcodE Mnemic · Sep 08, 2005, 07:21 AM // 07:21

pretty expensive for now actually... need to find a way to make more money

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

By ruining the existing economy, Anet essentially kicked THE MAN in the sack. Now so many ordinary Joes who would love to do the same thing to their credit card company or mortgage lender are unhappy... because they were THE MAN online.

I love it

Shaquira · Sep 08, 2005, 09:02 AM // 09:02

I was in gates of kryta and the vendor was selling a kryta key for 200g.

Which makes me wonder .... how many different area keys are there?

Because, as with the collectable items you will have to reserve some space in your storage to keep them. So how many slots?

This brings up another item .. storage space .. or maybe keyrings.
A special pack/pouch to carry keys

Shaquira

Ondo · Sep 08, 2005, 11:25 AM // 11:25

There are keys for each area. These are the ones I know.
Ascalon - 50g
Kryta - 200 g
Desert - 450g
So i would say that each area has it's own key, and the farther away from Ascalon (or maybe difficulty) the more it will cost. They also drop which is free.

BrynMaw · Sep 08, 2005, 12:01 PM // 12:01

bought a shiverpeak key for 600. OPened a chest to find purple armour with rune worth 10gp. Bargain!

anignna · Sep 08, 2005, 12:53 PM // 12:53

Their is also an absidian key worth about 1.2k. I am guessing that the more expensive keys get you better rewards.

tlr1293 · Sep 08, 2005, 12:54 PM // 12:54

Exactly!

To see what's up with these keys - I bought 2 Kryta keys = 400gp.

I then went to my favorite Kryta farming spot. It used to have, in order (along with mosters): chest (items) - barrel (items) - chest (gold) - chest (gold). Now just 2 chests and very-very random in placement.

I used 2 keys and got 2 purple items, not max dmg so must be expert salvaged: Staff wrapping of Fortitude +21 and Sundering Axe Haft 10/6. Combined worth 98 gp at Merchant (not the upgrades, those for just 50gp combined, but the axe and staff before salvage was worth 98gp combined).

I sold each one for 300gp, making a profit of 200gp. Now, many people can buy a key and get that upgrade for themselves, but many like to just buy - quicker and easier AND they may take a long time in finding what they want.

What is the point I'm getting at: no way could I have "WTS" those items for more than 300-400gp. I made a profit and kept the price affordable for people not able to find what they want or need.

Maybe this will curb that absolute ridiculous "WTS" notices I see in Ascalon and Lion's Arch - "WTS max dmg gold zealous longbow of fortitude, +14%^50, +24 health, C/O=50k, B/O=100k" not even worth it - not max ^50, not max Fortitude, and zealous string on a slow longbow? doesn't work. This seller was a ripoff artist and everyone like him/her.

"WTS Bowgrip of defense +5" - "What is your asking price?" - "15k". THAT is hopefully a thing of the past.

At first I hated the whole 'key' thing. But I had always wanted to fill my coffers with Godly items, go to Lion's Arch (where the prices are WAAAAY inflated), wait for someone to spam: "WTS max dmg gold zealous longbow of fortitude, +14%^50, +24 health, C/O=50k, B/O=100k", look in my backpack for that same one and spam back: "WTS max dmg gold zealous longbow of fortitude, +14%^50, +24 health (asking 1k) best price ever-item is real". That would be awesome! Just sell sell sell sell at affordable, 'gut your over-inflated' prices.

My 2 cents - thanks for reading.

Fye Duron · Sep 08, 2005, 03:05 PM // 15:05

I like the keys alot. I got a purple max Shield (11req) with one and a
Insightful Raven Staff
11-22(reg13 water)
10% recharge all
+5 energy

But best of all I got a

Smiting Wand
11-22(req9)
9% over all recharge
+5energy^50%

Sofonisba · Sep 08, 2005, 03:38 PM // 15:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fye Duron

I like the keys alot. I got a purple max Shield (11req) with one and a
Insightful Raven Staff
11-22(reg13 water)
10% recharge all
+5 energy

But best of all I got a

Smiting Wand
11-22(req9)
9% over all recharge
+5energy^50%

My favorite was the cane I will give my mesmer, and it was just a regular drop in the Footprint:

11-22 (req 11 dom)
energy +12
energy regen -1

One handed - WOOT

Combine that with the offhand I have which gives +20 energy and -1 regen, I'm in regen hell but I've got almost as much energy as a a really lame elementalist! Woohoo!

BeatWolf · Sep 08, 2005, 08:45 PM // 20:45

Yes wands tend to drop alot from these chests i got alot of them..

Sep 08, 2005, 04:11 AM // 04:11	#1
thecla95401 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Aug 2005	keys does anyone know what is up with the various key types available yet? is it worth buying some of each type? thank you

Sep 08, 2005, 06:45 AM // 06:45	#8
Freyas Champion of the Absurd Join Date: Jan 2005 Guild: Spirits of War Profession: Mo/W	Yes, prices are unstable currently, as drop rates were changed(especially with the chests), the unique green items were introduced with very nice statistics, etc. Since rarity is hard to determine right now, it's rather difficult to say what a particular item is worth currently. __________________ Freyas- Spirits of War ~The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity

Sep 08, 2005, 04:12 AM // 04:12	#2
Dyeeo Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Diego Guild: Lost Children Profession: E/Mo	Just buy a key or two for the area want to explore in when you decide to explore. They are not reusable.

Sep 08, 2005, 04:16 AM // 04:16	#3
Jaythen Tyradel Jungle Guide Join Date: Apr 2005	They are for treasure chests in that area. If you dont have one you cant open the chest. More than one party memeber can open a chest if they have a key and the drops will be specifically for them from what i understand.

Sep 08, 2005, 04:21 AM // 04:21	#4
Dyeeo Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Diego Guild: Lost Children Profession: E/Mo	They drop pretty frequently.

Sep 08, 2005, 05:50 AM // 05:50	#5
Bingley Joe Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Philosophers of Denravi	I got a sword from one of those chests tonight in Thunderhead Keep. Can't use it, sadly. It's a gold, of course -- anyone care to give me a [reasonable]price check? Crippling Flamberge of Shelter 15-22 (req. 13 Swords) Lengthens Crippled Armour +6 (vs. phys) Gotta say.. if those keys tend to drop nicely, I'm going to be a fan of this new system

Sep 08, 2005, 05:52 AM // 05:52	#6
One and Two Jungle Guide Join Date: Aug 2005	there is no price check as of now. nobody will buy when they can get their own...it will take a while to figure out whats good as of the new update. hell, its req 13, too

Sep 08, 2005, 05:56 AM // 05:56	#7
backfire angel Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2005	so the prices are unstable right now?

Sep 08, 2005, 07:21 AM // 07:21	#9
barcodE Mnemic Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jul 2005 Profession: E/R	pretty expensive for now actually... need to find a way to make more money

Sep 08, 2005, 08:38 AM // 08:38	#10
Edge Martinez Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2005 Location: NC Guild: DKL	By ruining the existing economy, Anet essentially kicked THE MAN in the sack. Now so many ordinary Joes who would love to do the same thing to their credit card company or mortgage lender are unhappy... because they were THE MAN online. I love it

Sep 08, 2005, 09:02 AM // 09:02	#11
Shaquira Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Lowlands Strike Force (LSF) Profession: E/Mo	I was in gates of kryta and the vendor was selling a kryta key for 200g. Which makes me wonder .... how many different area keys are there? Because, as with the collectable items you will have to reserve some space in your storage to keep them. So how many slots? This brings up another item .. storage space .. or maybe keyrings. A special pack/pouch to carry keys Shaquira

Sep 08, 2005, 11:25 AM // 11:25	#12
Ondo Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: USA Guild: Heavenly Shadows [milf] Profession: W/R	There are keys for each area. These are the ones I know. Ascalon - 50g Kryta - 200 g Desert - 450g So i would say that each area has it's own key, and the farther away from Ascalon (or maybe difficulty) the more it will cost. They also drop which is free.

Sep 08, 2005, 12:01 PM // 12:01	#13
BrynMaw Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: OaP Profession: R/E	bought a shiverpeak key for 600. OPened a chest to find purple armour with rune worth 10gp. Bargain!

Sep 08, 2005, 12:53 PM // 12:53	#14
anignna Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005	Their is also an absidian key worth about 1.2k. I am guessing that the more expensive keys get you better rewards.

Sep 08, 2005, 12:54 PM // 12:54	#15
tlr1293 Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Location: Louisville, KY Guild: [RoK] Riddle of Kings Profession: R/Mo	Exactly! To see what's up with these keys - I bought 2 Kryta keys = 400gp. I then went to my favorite Kryta farming spot. It used to have, in order (along with mosters): chest (items) - barrel (items) - chest (gold) - chest (gold). Now just 2 chests and very-very random in placement. I used 2 keys and got 2 purple items, not max dmg so must be expert salvaged: Staff wrapping of Fortitude +21 and Sundering Axe Haft 10/6. Combined worth 98 gp at Merchant (not the upgrades, those for just 50gp combined, but the axe and staff before salvage was worth 98gp combined). I sold each one for 300gp, making a profit of 200gp. Now, many people can buy a key and get that upgrade for themselves, but many like to just buy - quicker and easier AND they may take a long time in finding what they want. What is the point I'm getting at: no way could I have "WTS" those items for more than 300-400gp. I made a profit and kept the price affordable for people not able to find what they want or need. Maybe this will curb that absolute ridiculous "WTS" notices I see in Ascalon and Lion's Arch - "WTS max dmg gold zealous longbow of fortitude, +14%^50, +24 health, C/O=50k, B/O=100k" not even worth it - not max ^50, not max Fortitude, and zealous string on a slow longbow? doesn't work. This seller was a ripoff artist and everyone like him/her. "WTS Bowgrip of defense +5" - "What is your asking price?" - "15k". THAT is hopefully a thing of the past. At first I hated the whole 'key' thing. But I had always wanted to fill my coffers with Godly items, go to Lion's Arch (where the prices are WAAAAY inflated), wait for someone to spam: "WTS max dmg gold zealous longbow of fortitude, +14%^50, +24 health, C/O=50k, B/O=100k", look in my backpack for that same one and spam back: "WTS max dmg gold zealous longbow of fortitude, +14%^50, +24 health (asking 1k) best price ever-item is real". That would be awesome! Just sell sell sell sell at affordable, 'gut your over-inflated' prices. My 2 cents - thanks for reading.

Sep 08, 2005, 03:05 PM // 15:05	#16
Fye Duron Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chico, CA, USA Guild: Dragon Fang	I like the keys alot. I got a purple max Shield (11req) with one and a Insightful Raven Staff 11-22(reg13 water) 10% recharge all +5 energy But best of all I got a Smiting Wand 11-22(req9) 9% over all recharge +5energy^50%

Sep 08, 2005, 08:45 PM // 20:45	#18
BeatWolf Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005	Yes wands tend to drop alot from these chests i got alot of them..