Farm vs. Run - Guild Wars Forums

Silvia Shadowback · Jun 13, 2008, 08:48 PM // 20:48

Ok, so now I am at the point were I need to decide how I want to make my money. I don't have that much money so I cant really experiment with getting new skills and trying both farming and running. Which do you guys think is the best way to make a profit?

Lord Xivor · Jun 13, 2008, 08:52 PM // 20:52

Neither. Ursan FoW, UW, and DoA clears is the best way to make a profit.

Kyomi Tachibana · Jun 13, 2008, 08:53 PM // 20:53

A/E Chaos Plains farmer, hands down.

Or you could do Droks runs. But farming ectos depends on your luck whereas running depends on the need of other players.

-Lotus- · Jun 13, 2008, 09:00 PM // 21:00

Droks run dosnt make you money. southern peaks does. but it takes a slight bit of skill and thought, and judging by the fact that you have to ask this question in the first place i think youd better stick to a very simple farm.

komma · Jun 13, 2008, 09:01 PM // 21:01

[QUOTE=Kyomi Tachibana]A/E Chaos Plains farmer, hands down.[QUOTE]

/agreed.

The Red Messenger · Jun 13, 2008, 09:09 PM // 21:09

yeah...the A/E chaos planes famer trumps all other gold making methods. other than buy low/sell high.

Gift3d · Jun 13, 2008, 09:13 PM // 21:13

Runs never last. You find a good run, start doing it for 2k, within 2 weeks the run is now worth 500g and everyone's running for "tips" because of greedy filthy schmucks who MUST run for less than the other guy.

hooded player · Jun 13, 2008, 09:41 PM // 21:41

Run Droks or run from LA to Toa and then to sanctum cay

jimmyboveto · Jun 13, 2008, 10:25 PM // 22:25

I used to run... back in the day

Eh, I doubt people are paying much for runs now, seeing as recent skill updates have made it incredibly simple with a sin. I would go with farming UW. Honestly though, I would encourage you not to spend all your time in GW trying to make money... as it is just pointless after you get skills and stuff. That is, unless getting the "shiny" stuff is what drives you to play.

Bowstring Badass · Jun 13, 2008, 11:24 PM // 23:24

Rangers can run droks I know because I did it

. But "running" is not what it use to be. Running these days can be considered doing an entire dungeon. But for some reason people pay alot for Kathandrax Hard Mode 15k per person and 6 people. Thats 90k.

Proff · Jun 13, 2008, 11:39 PM // 23:39

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/f...play.php?f=212

srsly

zling · Jun 14, 2008, 12:14 AM // 00:14

I've found that running missions that many newbies get stuck on is very profitable. mainly Imperial Sanctum and Ruins of Morah but also Sanctum Cay, Elona's Reach, etc
basically any mission that is rather easy to run or solo with heroes is a good mission to offer your services in...

Mr. Undisclosed · Jun 14, 2008, 12:36 AM // 00:36

Well...in most cases running is more profitable but depending on the farm you might get more cash then running. My opinion? Go with farming you can't get scammed and you can make more money in some cases. Running relies on other people who can choose to scam you without any repercussions, reporting them won't do anything.

Jun 13, 2008, 08:48 PM // 20:48	#1
Silvia Shadowback Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2008 Guild: Sleeping at Worlds [End] Profession: N/Mo	Farm vs. Run Ok, so now I am at the point were I need to decide how I want to make my money. I don't have that much money so I cant really experiment with getting new skills and trying both farming and running. Which do you guys think is the best way to make a profit?

Jun 13, 2008, 08:52 PM // 20:52	#2
Lord Xivor Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fort Bragg, NC Guild: Our God Is A Consuming [FIRE] Profession: Rt/A	Neither. Ursan FoW, UW, and DoA clears is the best way to make a profit.

Jun 13, 2008, 08:53 PM // 20:53	#3
Kyomi Tachibana Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oregon, USA Guild: Where iz teh Bonuz [WitB] Profession: P/W	A/E Chaos Plains farmer, hands down. Or you could do Droks runs. But farming ectos depends on your luck whereas running depends on the need of other players.

Jun 13, 2008, 09:00 PM // 21:00	#4
-Lotus- Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2008	Droks run dosnt make you money. southern peaks does. but it takes a slight bit of skill and thought, and judging by the fact that you have to ask this question in the first place i think youd better stick to a very simple farm.

Jun 13, 2008, 09:01 PM // 21:01	#5
komma Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2007 Guild: None Profession: N/	[QUOTE=Kyomi Tachibana]A/E Chaos Plains farmer, hands down.[QUOTE] /agreed.

Jun 13, 2008, 09:09 PM // 21:09	#6
The Red Messenger Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: America	yeah...the A/E chaos planes famer trumps all other gold making methods. other than buy low/sell high.

Jun 13, 2008, 09:13 PM // 21:13	#7
Gift3d Forge Runner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Las Vegas Guild: Enraged Whiny Carebears [oR] Profession: W/E	Runs never last. You find a good run, start doing it for 2k, within 2 weeks the run is now worth 500g and everyone's running for "tips" because of greedy filthy schmucks who MUST run for less than the other guy.

Jun 13, 2008, 09:41 PM // 21:41	#8
hooded player Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: in the land of butt ass freezing weather Profession: Mo/E	Run Droks or run from LA to Toa and then to sanctum cay

Jun 13, 2008, 10:25 PM // 22:25	#9
jimmyboveto Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: US Guild: Legion of Avalon Profession: W/	I used to run... back in the day Eh, I doubt people are paying much for runs now, seeing as recent skill updates have made it incredibly simple with a sin. I would go with farming UW. Honestly though, I would encourage you not to spend all your time in GW trying to make money... as it is just pointless after you get skills and stuff. That is, unless getting the "shiny" stuff is what drives you to play.

Jun 13, 2008, 11:24 PM // 23:24	#10
Bowstring Badass Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Character selection screen figuring what I want to play... Guild: Purple Lingerie - :D	Rangers can run droks I know because I did it . But "running" is not what it use to be. Running these days can be considered doing an entire dungeon. But for some reason people pay alot for Kathandrax Hard Mode 15k per person and 6 people. Thats 90k.

Jun 13, 2008, 11:39 PM // 23:39	#11
Proff Jungle Guide Join Date: Jun 2007	http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/f...play.php?f=212 srsly

Jun 14, 2008, 12:14 AM // 00:14	#12
zling Desert Nomad Join Date: Apr 2006	I've found that running missions that many newbies get stuck on is very profitable. mainly Imperial Sanctum and Ruins of Morah but also Sanctum Cay, Elona's Reach, etc basically any mission that is rather easy to run or solo with heroes is a good mission to offer your services in...

Jun 14, 2008, 12:36 AM // 00:36	#13
Mr. Undisclosed I phail Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Phailville Profession: D/	Well...in most cases running is more profitable but depending on the farm you might get more cash then running. My opinion? Go with farming you can't get scammed and you can make more money in some cases. Running relies on other people who can choose to scam you without any repercussions, reporting them won't do anything.