Changing the color of equipments carried - Guild Wars Forums

WhisperinShadow · Mar 03, 2012, 11:30 AM // 11:30

In this stage of the game, i have just completed the 6th main mission. however, collecting gold looks so hard for me even in this stage. In spite of
the awkwardness of struggling on which mission i should obtain next and confusion of getting the mission from whom, im trying to enhance abilities of my character. For such thing, most of the time, i search for a new armor.

As you know well, even tanned hide squares cost too much if you have lost your track in the game. Thus, i feel sometimes to blow up my mind. lets say, i somehow collected all materials to craft an armor, if the color is not what i seek, this situation makes me really frustrated. From the game, the last armor i gained
was Cabal armor but the color was pale green. i wanna change it. Do i truly need
dye?

Iuris · Mar 03, 2012, 11:32 AM // 11:32

Yes. All armor you acquire in the game comes gray in default, and you'll need to get dyes to change its colour.

However, as you level up, you'll soon earn much more gold. Trust me, if you don't go for black or white, the dye costs will feel... trivial by lvl 20.

WhisperinShadow · Mar 03, 2012, 11:35 AM // 11:35

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Originally Posted by Iuris

Yes. All armor you acquire in the game comes gray in default, and you'll need to get dyes to change its colour.

Well, thank you. Any more questions to take?

1) what are runes and inscriptions used to do?

drkn · Mar 03, 2012, 11:42 AM // 11:42

Enhance your stats, basically.
Each piece of armour may contain one rune and one insignium. They differ quite substantially, be sure to read the wiki for more details on them.
Inscriptions are used to enhance inscribable weapons, as in, those weapons that have an inscription slot. One inscription per weapon is allowed.

GODh · Mar 03, 2012, 11:45 AM // 11:45

Yes, you need dye to color your armor. But you dont need to. If your armor is not max, just stick for it for awhile, as you will have to buy better armor soon enough again.

If you are a new player with money problems i have a tip for you (its probably also somewhere on these forums but i cant find it):
- You must have Great Temple of Balthazar unlocked
- Make sure your account is registered at Tolkano
- Then talk to High Priest Zhang. He should give you 50 tournament points.
- Then talk to Tolkano again and trade your 50 tournament points for 10 zaishen keys (each key costs 5 tournament points, so you need to do this 10 times)
- There are lot players buying those keys for 5.5 to 6k per key (especialy in GTOB American English District 1). Just make sure you dont get scammed!
- This way you can have some early cash so that you dont have to worry so much about buying materials, armor or dye.

Important: you can only do this once per account!

Iuris · Mar 03, 2012, 11:45 AM // 11:45

Insignia and runes are armor upgrades. At this point, they're probably quite expensive for you, but don't worry, with time, they become much more affordable.

ruk1a · Mar 03, 2012, 12:02 PM // 12:02

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Originally Posted by GODh

Yes, you need dye to color your armor. But you dont need to. If your armor is not max, just stick for it for awhile, as you will have to buy better armor soon enough again.

If you are a new player with money problems i have a tip for you (its probably also somewhere on these forums but i cant find it):
- You must have Great Temple of Balthazar unlocked
- Make sure your account is registered at Tolkano
- Then talk to High Priest Zhang. He should give you 50 tournament points.
- Then talk to Tolkano again and trade your 50 tournament points for 10 zaishen keys (each key costs 5 tournament points, so you need to do this 10 times)
- There are lot players buying those keys for 5.5 to 6k per key (especialy in GTOB American English District 1). Just make sure you dont get scammed!
- This way you can have some early cash so that you dont have to worry so much about buying materials, armor or dye.

Important: you can only do this once per account!

Do this on a pvp character, you start out in temple of balth. Put the money you earn from selling the keys in your bank then take it out on your main character, profit!

You will make at the very least 50 platinum, I sell them at 5k flat per key, some people go for more but are harder to find a buyer and I hate to waste time.

WhisperinShadow · Mar 03, 2012, 12:40 PM // 12:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by GODh

Yes, you need dye to color your armor. But you dont need to. If your armor is not max, just stick for it for awhile, as you will have to buy better armor soon enough again.

If you are a new player with money problems i have a tip for you (its probably also somewhere on these forums but i cant find it):
- You must have Great Temple of Balthazar unlocked
- Make sure your account is registered at Tolkano
- Then talk to High Priest Zhang. He should give you 50 tournament points.
- Then talk to Tolkano again and trade your 50 tournament points for 10 zaishen keys (each key costs 5 tournament points, so you need to do this 10 times)
- There are lot players buying those keys for 5.5 to 6k per key (especialy in GTOB American English District 1). Just make sure you dont get scammed!
- This way you can have some early cash so that you dont have to worry so much about buying materials, armor or dye.

Important: you can only do this once per account!

Believe me, i am acquainted with this guy. Once, i had attempted to join a tournament with my PvE character, visited the training location Isles of
Nameless if i do not recall wrong. However, i couldn' manage to join. Do not remember why not.

GODh · Mar 03, 2012, 01:54 PM // 13:54

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Originally Posted by WhisperinShadow

Believe me, i am acquainted with this guy. Once, i had attempted to join a tournament with my PvE character, visited the training location Isles of
Nameless if i do not recall wrong. However, i couldn' manage to join. Do not remember why not.

Uhm, not sure if i understand your remark, but you dont have to play tournaments to get those 10 free zaishen keys (you dont even have to leave GTOB).

Bristlebane · Mar 03, 2012, 04:25 PM // 16:25

Also at this stage of the game, don't worry so much about major (+41hp) and superior vigor (+50hp). A minor vigor 30hp can be a good enouh start. In fact you can many times get these +30hp runes for free from some people. This is because you can get them from a beginner's quest in Kamadan, they can't be sold to rune trader and end up taking place in someone's storage.

Spiritz · Mar 03, 2012, 06:23 PM // 18:23

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Originally Posted by Bristlebane

Also at this stage of the game, don't worry so much about major (+41hp) and superior vigor (+50hp). A minor vigor 30hp can be a good enouh start. In fact you can many times get these +30hp runes for free from some people. This is because you can get them from a beginner's quest in Kamadan, they can't be sold to rune trader and end up taking place in someone's storage.

Just to support that comment - my wife did all 3 campaigns and eotn with just a minor vigor rune and was around 3 yrs of play before she went up to major vigor ( no1 actually noticed in all that time lol )

Bristlebane · Mar 03, 2012, 07:28 PM // 19:28

Once you start play with heroes, it can be an advantage to deliberately give melee heroes a bit lower hp. Mob AI often tries to determine who they can kill fastest, and I believe lower hp is one of the key factors. You can do this with superior runes.. which actually usually are cheaper than the minor runes (supply and demand).

Mar 03, 2012, 11:30 AM // 11:30	#1
WhisperinShadow Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2012 Guild: Titans Rising Profession: N/Me	Changing the color of equipments carried In this stage of the game, i have just completed the 6th main mission. however, collecting gold looks so hard for me even in this stage. In spite of the awkwardness of struggling on which mission i should obtain next and confusion of getting the mission from whom, im trying to enhance abilities of my character. For such thing, most of the time, i search for a new armor. As you know well, even tanned hide squares cost too much if you have lost your track in the game. Thus, i feel sometimes to blow up my mind. lets say, i somehow collected all materials to craft an armor, if the color is not what i seek, this situation makes me really frustrated. From the game, the last armor i gained was Cabal armor but the color was pale green. i wanna change it. Do i truly need dye?

Mar 03, 2012, 11:45 AM // 11:45	#5
GODh Jungle Guide Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: The Netherlands Guild: BFTW and DLRR	Yes, you need dye to color your armor. But you dont need to. If your armor is not max, just stick for it for awhile, as you will have to buy better armor soon enough again. If you are a new player with money problems i have a tip for you (its probably also somewhere on these forums but i cant find it): - You must have Great Temple of Balthazar unlocked - Make sure your account is registered at Tolkano - Then talk to High Priest Zhang. He should give you 50 tournament points. - Then talk to Tolkano again and trade your 50 tournament points for 10 zaishen keys (each key costs 5 tournament points, so you need to do this 10 times) - There are lot players buying those keys for 5.5 to 6k per key (especialy in GTOB American English District 1). Just make sure you dont get scammed! - This way you can have some early cash so that you dont have to worry so much about buying materials, armor or dye. Important: you can only do this once per account! Last edited by GODh; Mar 03, 2012 at 11:48 AM // 11:48..

Mar 03, 2012, 11:32 AM // 11:32	#2
Iuris Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2006 Guild: Crazy ducks from the Forest Profession: W/	Yes. All armor you acquire in the game comes gray in default, and you'll need to get dyes to change its colour. However, as you level up, you'll soon earn much more gold. Trust me, if you don't go for black or white, the dye costs will feel... trivial by lvl 20.

Mar 03, 2012, 11:42 AM // 11:42	#4
drkn Forge Runner Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wroc??aw, Poland Guild: Midnight Mayhem Profession: Me/	Enhance your stats, basically. Each piece of armour may contain one rune and one insignium. They differ quite substantially, be sure to read the wiki for more details on them. Inscriptions are used to enhance inscribable weapons, as in, those weapons that have an inscription slot. One inscription per weapon is allowed.

Mar 03, 2012, 04:25 PM // 16:25	#10
Bristlebane Desert Nomad Join Date: Jan 2008 Profession: Mo/	Also at this stage of the game, don't worry so much about major (+41hp) and superior vigor (+50hp). A minor vigor 30hp can be a good enouh start. In fact you can many times get these +30hp runes for free from some people. This is because you can get them from a beginner's quest in Kamadan, they can't be sold to rune trader and end up taking place in someone's storage.

Mar 03, 2012, 07:28 PM // 19:28	#12
Bristlebane Desert Nomad Join Date: Jan 2008 Profession: Mo/	Once you start play with heroes, it can be an advantage to deliberately give melee heroes a bit lower hp. Mob AI often tries to determine who they can kill fastest, and I believe lower hp is one of the key factors. You can do this with superior runes.. which actually usually are cheaper than the minor runes (supply and demand).