Farming vs. Running - Guild Wars Forums

sk8510 · Sep 04, 2008, 03:43 AM // 03:43

What does everyone think is the better way to make cash, and where?

Sergeant of Marines · Sep 04, 2008, 04:20 AM // 04:20

Kamadan American Dist 1...Good farming goes on there!

I mean that Farming=Power Trading.

Just use Search and have fun looking.

Best famring spot as of right now would have to be the Voltaic Spear Farm, but that is lame IMO.

snaek · Sep 04, 2008, 04:23 AM // 04:23

do cof runs...
and its like ur doin both at the same time!!!!

Luminarus · Sep 04, 2008, 04:41 AM // 04:41

Yeah running CoF has a large income... if u get 6 other people, then u generally make 12k from them +1k from dungeon quest+ drops+ chest drops.

Although, if ur lucky then VS is better.

Ariena Najea · Sep 04, 2008, 04:51 AM // 04:51

Some runs are very ineffective at making money, however, some are very profitable. Running around Ascalon, you can usually charge 50-100g per outpost, which is certainly a waste of your time. Similarly, the Lion's Arch <=> Beacon's Perch run goes for about 500g per customer (up to 5) however about half of these people will not pay you, and simply run off once you get to your destination. Desert runs are about the same, people won't pay you when they should most of the time.

I run a Kaineng Center to Lutgardis run, which is aimed at allowing survivor characters to easily get their title through FFF. At 80k per run per customer (I take 2 at a time) the 4-5 hour run nets you a good amount of gold as well as drops. I've not been able to run everyone that has asked thus far for a run, so if you're interested I don't mind you taking some of my business, drop me a PM.

Farming, similar to running, has its ups and downs. The most lucrative farming spot is the Underworld, where specialized assassin builds can quickly clear select areas of the Underworld getting some assorted drops in addition to ectoplasm.

As has been previously mentioned, however, power trading is indeed the fastest way to earn money. Just make sure you don't get greedy and get scammed out of your progress.

Elder III · Sep 04, 2008, 09:29 AM // 09:29

Ferrying FTW

take ppl from Consulate Docks to Lions Arch - make them pay at the gate before you open it. 500gold per passenger - it's not the most lucrative perhaps, but it is fast and steady and you run very little risk of getting scammed. If I'm on at the right times I can make 12k/hour easy.

dont feel no pain · Sep 04, 2008, 10:59 AM // 10:59

UW is still pretty profitable even though ectos arnt worth much anymore.You can get 5 smite runs into 1 hour if you try hard. And even if you get only 1 ecto every 2 runs you still get above 12k an hour. I also had 4 in 1 run the other day ^^

imnotyourmother · Sep 04, 2008, 02:19 PM // 14:19

I kill wurms and run no one.
I can average 1K in 4 minutes. that is not that bad 15K per hour + the occasional Lockpick and For Get Me Not Inscription.

the gold Drops you can simply sell unidentified gold drops in LA for someone working on wisdom title.

This is SUPER BORING. but effective

Sep 04, 2008, 03:43 AM // 03:43	#1
sk8510 Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wouldn't you like to know? Guild: Wizardy Players Guild [WPG] Profession: R/	Farming vs. Running What does everyone think is the better way to make cash, and where?

Sep 04, 2008, 02:19 PM // 14:19	#8
imnotyourmother Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: in a house Guild: The Knitters Guild Profession: W/R	I kill wurms and run no one. I can average 1K in 4 minutes. that is not that bad 15K per hour + the occasional Lockpick and For Get Me Not Inscription. the gold Drops you can simply sell unidentified gold drops in LA for someone working on wisdom title. This is SUPER BORING. but effective Last edited by imnotyourmother; Sep 04, 2008 at 02:29 PM // 14:29..

Sep 04, 2008, 04:20 AM // 04:20	#2
Sergeant of Marines Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Japan Guild: [트두므s], Guild Leader Profession: Mo/	Kamadan American Dist 1...Good farming goes on there! I mean that Farming=Power Trading. Just use Search and have fun looking. Best famring spot as of right now would have to be the Voltaic Spear Farm, but that is lame IMO.

Sep 04, 2008, 04:23 AM // 04:23	#3
snaek Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2006 Profession: N/	do cof runs... and its like ur doin both at the same time!!!!

Sep 04, 2008, 04:41 AM // 04:41	#4
Luminarus Furnace Stoker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Guild: Haze of Light [pure] Profession: R/	Yeah running CoF has a large income... if u get 6 other people, then u generally make 12k from them +1k from dungeon quest+ drops+ chest drops. Although, if ur lucky then VS is better.

Sep 04, 2008, 04:51 AM // 04:51	#5
Ariena Najea Silence and Motion Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buffalo NY Guild: New Horizon [NH]	Some runs are very ineffective at making money, however, some are very profitable. Running around Ascalon, you can usually charge 50-100g per outpost, which is certainly a waste of your time. Similarly, the Lion's Arch <=> Beacon's Perch run goes for about 500g per customer (up to 5) however about half of these people will not pay you, and simply run off once you get to your destination. Desert runs are about the same, people won't pay you when they should most of the time. I run a Kaineng Center to Lutgardis run, which is aimed at allowing survivor characters to easily get their title through FFF. At 80k per run per customer (I take 2 at a time) the 4-5 hour run nets you a good amount of gold as well as drops. I've not been able to run everyone that has asked thus far for a run, so if you're interested I don't mind you taking some of my business, drop me a PM. Farming, similar to running, has its ups and downs. The most lucrative farming spot is the Underworld, where specialized assassin builds can quickly clear select areas of the Underworld getting some assorted drops in addition to ectoplasm. As has been previously mentioned, however, power trading is indeed the fastest way to earn money. Just make sure you don't get greedy and get scammed out of your progress.

Sep 04, 2008, 09:29 AM // 09:29	#6
Elder III Furnace Stoker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ohio Guild: I Will Never Join Your Guild (NTY) Profession: R/	Ferrying FTW take ppl from Consulate Docks to Lions Arch - make them pay at the gate before you open it. 500gold per passenger - it's not the most lucrative perhaps, but it is fast and steady and you run very little risk of getting scammed. If I'm on at the right times I can make 12k/hour easy.

Sep 04, 2008, 10:59 AM // 10:59	#7
dont feel no pain Forge Runner Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Uk,Wales	UW is still pretty profitable even though ectos arnt worth much anymore.You can get 5 smite runs into 1 hour if you try hard. And even if you get only 1 ecto every 2 runs you still get above 12k an hour. I also had 4 in 1 run the other day ^^