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wadders · Aug 11, 2010, 04:26 PM // 16:26

Apologies if this is incorrectly placed or excessively noobish.....

I see a lot of items advertised with symbols, for example 15^50 and so on, as well as abbreviations such as r9 and q9.

Is there any thread or guide to fill me in on the lingo? Additionally, are there any that give clues as to what constitutes a valuable weapon as opposed to merch food?

Thanks in advance, W

Gabriel of Ravn · Aug 11, 2010, 04:36 PM // 16:36

The correct forum for this would be in Q&A

Here are 2 links for what you would be looking for though
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/c...t10314661.html
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Category:Abbreviations

For difference between merch food and valuable weapon you need to first see is it old school (non inscribable) or inscribable. Inscribable then price is determined by the req and rarity. For old school weapons it is determined by the req, inherent mod, and rarity.

To a mod move this to Q&A plox.

wadders · Aug 11, 2010, 08:21 PM // 20:21

Thank you for your help!

*Darcy* · Aug 11, 2010, 08:55 PM // 20:55

Marketability also depends on it being maxed damage. While casters will buy a higher requirement weapon for special purposes, there isn't any market for non-max weapons.
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Weapo...om/wiki/Weapon

Price for weapons has nothing to do with the modifications or the inscription if they are removable. Pricing is dependent on the skin's popularity.

Aug 11, 2010, 04:26 PM // 16:26	#1
wadders Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Nov 2009 Guild: The Guild of Wadders Profession: R/Mo	noob question Apologies if this is incorrectly placed or excessively noobish..... I see a lot of items advertised with symbols, for example 15^50 and so on, as well as abbreviations such as r9 and q9. Is there any thread or guide to fill me in on the lingo? Additionally, are there any that give clues as to what constitutes a valuable weapon as opposed to merch food? Thanks in advance, W

Aug 11, 2010, 04:36 PM // 16:36	#2
Gabriel of Ravn Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Virginia Guild: None, retired to GW2. Profession: W/A	The correct forum for this would be in Q&A Here are 2 links for what you would be looking for though http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/c...t10314661.html http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Category:Abbreviations For difference between merch food and valuable weapon you need to first see is it old school (non inscribable) or inscribable. Inscribable then price is determined by the req and rarity. For old school weapons it is determined by the req, inherent mod, and rarity. To a mod move this to Q&A plox. Last edited by Gabriel of Ravn; Aug 11, 2010 at 04:42 PM // 16:42.. Reason: add link

Aug 11, 2010, 08:55 PM // 20:55	#4
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	Marketability also depends on it being maxed damage. While casters will buy a higher requirement weapon for special purposes, there isn't any market for non-max weapons. http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Weapo...om/wiki/Weapon Price for weapons has nothing to do with the modifications or the inscription if they are removable. Pricing is dependent on the skin's popularity. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Aug 11, 2010, 08:21 PM // 20:21	#3
wadders Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Nov 2009 Guild: The Guild of Wadders Profession: R/Mo	Thank you for your help!