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Curlyfry · May 08, 2005, 11:10 PM // 23:10

Here is a quick question: What is the difference in the writing of weapons? I mean, why is somw yellow/gold(rare apparently), some purple, some blue, WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE!

Also, which is better of the three, and what are each called (aka unique, rare...etc.)

Roken · May 08, 2005, 11:37 PM // 23:37

Blue is just unidentified. Use and Identification kit on it to unlock some information about it. Purple is rare.

Harvey Blade · May 08, 2005, 11:54 PM // 23:54

White is standard, nothing fancy. Blue is the next most common, minor upgrades (precious, salvagable, 10% boosts) very rarely the come with some upgrade component. Purple items are more rare than blue and they have theoretically better stats and upgrades. The yellow/gold items are the most rare and have the best stats/upgrades, again theoretically. Sometimes you'll find yellow or purple items that don't really seem to warrent their color designation. I found a purple item that did nothing but loose the word 'unidentified' when I IDed it. Hope that helps.

May 08, 2005, 11:10 PM // 23:10	#1
Curlyfry Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New York City	Weapon Differences Here is a quick question: What is the difference in the writing of weapons? I mean, why is somw yellow/gold(rare apparently), some purple, some blue, WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE! Also, which is better of the three, and what are each called (aka unique, rare...etc.)

May 08, 2005, 11:37 PM // 23:37	#2
Roken Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jacksonville, Florida (US) Guild: Corpse Ecstacy[Crps] Profession: N/R	Blue is just unidentified. Use and Identification kit on it to unlock some information about it. Purple is rare.

May 08, 2005, 11:54 PM // 23:54	#3
Harvey Blade Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hoboken, NJ Guild: The Forged Legion Profession: Me/W	White is standard, nothing fancy. Blue is the next most common, minor upgrades (precious, salvagable, 10% boosts) very rarely the come with some upgrade component. Purple items are more rare than blue and they have theoretically better stats and upgrades. The yellow/gold items are the most rare and have the best stats/upgrades, again theoretically. Sometimes you'll find yellow or purple items that don't really seem to warrent their color designation. I found a purple item that did nothing but loose the word 'unidentified' when I IDed it. Hope that helps.