How to make money??? Lvl 15 - Guild Wars Forums

Undertaker316 · Apr 18, 2008, 12:12 PM // 12:12

Hi, i am lvl 16 and realy poor

People are walking around with tens of thousands and i have none =(

What do u do to make a realy amount of money

What lvl do i have to be to farm and where

Etc

THANKS!!!

TheRaven · Apr 18, 2008, 12:20 PM // 12:20

First get to level 20. You really can't make a lot of money as a level 16.

Second, make a budget. Why are you broke? Even a level 16 should have some cash stored away. Look at what you are spending all your gold on and ask if you really need it or is it just junk. Next determine what you really need to buy and start saving for it.

Write down your goals and how much each will likely cost. Then set a minimum goal for your storage bank. That goal might be 10k or maybe even only 5k. Determine that you will not spend 1g on anything other than pure necessities until your storage has that amount in it and determine that you storage will never drop below that amount except for emergencies when you need the cash.

When questing, pick up all your drops even the crappy white ones. The merchant will pay decent money for those and you'll be surprised how much they add up. You won't get super rich off white drops, but you will get enough to buy everything you need. (Not everything you want, just what you need)

Undertaker316 · Apr 18, 2008, 12:23 PM // 12:23

Thanks!

I have around 4000 plus a ton of items

People havel ike 100,000 and im like WOW i wanna know if i play for i while how can i achive that?

When i reach lvl 20 how much does farming usually make

pfaile · Apr 18, 2008, 12:26 PM // 12:26

your biggest goal should be finishing what ever campaign you own to get access to HM. Once you start playing in HM and vanquishing you should not have money woes anymore, even without farming.

Undertaker316 · Apr 18, 2008, 12:27 PM // 12:27

Anyone else have ideas?

Undertaker316 · Apr 18, 2008, 12:27 PM // 12:27

O. How does HD Work and how do u unlock it?

Lol ty

pfaile · Apr 18, 2008, 12:29 PM // 12:29

http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Hard_mode

here you go.

Kamara · Apr 18, 2008, 12:35 PM // 12:35

Take advantage of special weekends.

Recently there was a weekend event that dropped fireworks. On that weekend, they were selling for a minimum of 200g (though they'll only go for 100g-125g or there abouts now). Killing low level monsters is just as time efficient as the big ones, so go on killing sprees. As you learn to farm you'll find good spots for your profession of choice and the campaign(s) you own.

I Was able to make 500k that weekend, and I don't usually farm. I just go nuts during weekends like that. There will probably be one at the end of this month for GW's birthday, though don't hold your breath. Don't expect to pull in 500k but it should get you a nice little amount so you don't have to worry about day-to-day expenses, which at your level / experience is all you need to be worrying about

Farming these events + questing, missioning and doing Hard Mode things is usually my form of income these days and that leaves me pretty comfortable.

To unlock Hard Mode (HM) you just need to finish the last mission of a campaign (prophs, factions, nightfall) and on the Party Window there will be an option to switch modes. Then, all your level 20s can access HM!

Undertaker316 · Apr 18, 2008, 12:37 PM // 12:37

Hahha Ty Ty

Mid if i ask you a a few more questions about farming though?

So farming on hard mode is much better than on normal mode?

Where would i farm for like good drops

SHould i do it with party or on my own

Undertaker316 · Apr 18, 2008, 12:37 PM // 12:37

Hahha Ty Ty

Mid if i ask you a a few more questions about farming though?

So farming on hard mode is much better than on normal mode?

Where would i farm for like good drops

SHould i do it with party or on my own

Undertaker316 · Apr 18, 2008, 12:42 PM // 12:42

500k!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WTF
THATS UBER AWESOME LOL

Id be happy with 10 XD

So sry im a hardcore noob i still dont understand

I should get to HM then Kill stuff anywhere?

Im sure their must be some good monstors that drop awesome stuff or a big group of them!

Do all lvl 20 monsters drop same thing?

nebuchanezzar · Apr 18, 2008, 12:46 PM // 12:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRaven

First get to level 20. You really can't make a lot of money as a level 16.

Second, make a budget. Why are you broke? Even a level 16 should have some cash stored away. Look at what you are spending all your gold on and ask if you really need it or is it just junk. Next determine what you really need to buy and start saving for it.

Write down your goals and how much each will likely cost. Then set a minimum goal for your storage bank. That goal might be 10k or maybe even only 5k. Determine that you will not spend 1g on anything other than pure necessities until your storage has that amount in it and determine that you storage will never drop below that amount except for emergencies when you need the cash.

When questing, pick up all your drops even the crappy white ones. The merchant will pay decent money for those and you'll be surprised how much they add up. You won't get super rich off white drops, but you will get enough to buy everything you need. (Not everything you want, just what you need)

This is sound advice. With my first character I outfitted him with collector items instead of buying things from other players. I'm not sure what campaign you are playing but areas you get to once you are lvl 20 will have max stat weapons, armor, and offhands. Use those items first as you are saving up your money.
Another tip related to picking up all the white drops is again after lvl 20, if you identify those items with a regular ID kit that also slightly increases your profits. Most items gain far more resell value than the 4 gold it costs to identify them. It does help, but only at the higher level areas. The Crystal Desert and on in Prophecies is an example.
The very large amounts of money come from trading with other players mostly. However, players only want perfect mod and rare skins on items generally. Do some searches thru the Sell or High End Sell forums to see what things are sold to other players.
This is all after lvl 20 pretty much though, so as mentioned, finish your campaign first.
GL and HF.

pfaile · Apr 18, 2008, 12:52 PM // 12:52

Farming in HM depends on what you are going for, the special event farms are done in NM for speed, as things die quicker in NM. Kill more things quickly, get more special items quickly. There are HM farms for gold items and other things. But most farming by the masses now would be raptor farming on NM during special events.

Undertaker316 · Apr 18, 2008, 01:10 PM // 13:10

Awesome tyvm guys

So i should just lvl to 20 then farm im assuming
Do all monstors drop teh same stuff and same chance?

I guese il just ask some friends n guild some good places to farm

Im a Warrior btw

Would u guys mind if i contact u in game?

Holy crap 25 ppl are viewing!!!!

zamial · Apr 18, 2008, 01:46 PM // 13:46

The problem with being new is you start with very little. Some things to take into account at this point. Function over fashion. Don't waste your plat on looking "cool" in this game max is max looks are just for that.

Covah · Apr 18, 2008, 04:14 PM // 16:14

some of these people have played for almost 3 years, don't compare yourself to them.

TheRaven · Apr 18, 2008, 04:38 PM // 16:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undertaker316

So i should just lvl to 20 then farm im assuming

Eh, only 2 viewing now.

I'm gonna disagree with your quote above. I play this game to have fun. There are a lot of ways to make money in this game but overall your main objective should be to have fun. Farming is boring to me but a lot of folks enjoy it. Just do what you enjoy most and you'll find that you can probably earn gold from it.

- Just go thru the storylines. Finish all the quests and missions. You'll earn a decent living.

- Farming. If you're good you can make a lot of gold this way. If you're not good it can be frustrating.

- Power Trading. High end power trading is where the real money is. You can make millions here, but it's not for beginners. You need a firm understanding of the market and that will take a lot of experience.

- Running. No matter where you go in this game there will be someone there that wants to be someplace else. If you can run him there you can earn money. Again, this isn't for beginners. Also if you want to get better at the game, I'd recommend never accepting a run. You have to pay the runner and it's money that you don't need to spend. If you can't finish a mission on your own, then read wiki and learn how to do it. You'll improve your skills and save your cash.

HawkofStorms · Apr 18, 2008, 05:29 PM // 17:29

First of all, ask yourself why do you need hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Covah also has a good point. I'm rich as hell, but I've been playing the game for 3 years. You have had it for... what a month? Take it slow and easy. You will get money in time. There is no reason to rush.

Targuil · Apr 18, 2008, 06:04 PM // 18:04

Also, there is an edit button for posts. Secondly, I make decent money by vanquishing areas in hardmode ja eotn dungeons.

Limu Tolkki · Apr 18, 2008, 06:20 PM // 18:20

When you hit your first 3mil xp start thinking bout making money. Till then just play the game.

Apr 18, 2008, 12:12 PM // 12:12	#1
Undertaker316 Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2008	How to make money??? Lvl 15 Hi, i am lvl 16 and realy poor People are walking around with tens of thousands and i have none =( What do u do to make a realy amount of money What lvl do i have to be to farm and where Etc THANKS!!!

Apr 18, 2008, 12:20 PM // 12:20	#2
TheRaven Desert Nomad Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Guild: Spirit of Elisha Profession: W/	First get to level 20. You really can't make a lot of money as a level 16. Second, make a budget. Why are you broke? Even a level 16 should have some cash stored away. Look at what you are spending all your gold on and ask if you really need it or is it just junk. Next determine what you really need to buy and start saving for it. Write down your goals and how much each will likely cost. Then set a minimum goal for your storage bank. That goal might be 10k or maybe even only 5k. Determine that you will not spend 1g on anything other than pure necessities until your storage has that amount in it and determine that you storage will never drop below that amount except for emergencies when you need the cash. When questing, pick up all your drops even the crappy white ones. The merchant will pay decent money for those and you'll be surprised how much they add up. You won't get super rich off white drops, but you will get enough to buy everything you need. (Not everything you want, just what you need)

Apr 18, 2008, 12:23 PM // 12:23	#3
Undertaker316 Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2008	Thanks! I have around 4000 plus a ton of items People havel ike 100,000 and im like WOW i wanna know if i play for i while how can i achive that? When i reach lvl 20 how much does farming usually make

Apr 18, 2008, 12:26 PM // 12:26	#4
pfaile Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orlando Guild: Divine Order of Heroes Profession: P/R	your biggest goal should be finishing what ever campaign you own to get access to HM. Once you start playing in HM and vanquishing you should not have money woes anymore, even without farming.

Apr 18, 2008, 12:27 PM // 12:27	#5
Undertaker316 Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2008	Anyone else have ideas?

Apr 18, 2008, 12:29 PM // 12:29	#7
pfaile Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orlando Guild: Divine Order of Heroes Profession: P/R	http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Hard_mode here you go.

Apr 18, 2008, 12:35 PM // 12:35	#8
Kamara Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ponie Hill, Lion's Arch International Guild: Blinkie Kaulitz Armie Profession: E/	Take advantage of special weekends. Recently there was a weekend event that dropped fireworks. On that weekend, they were selling for a minimum of 200g (though they'll only go for 100g-125g or there abouts now). Killing low level monsters is just as time efficient as the big ones, so go on killing sprees. As you learn to farm you'll find good spots for your profession of choice and the campaign(s) you own. I Was able to make 500k that weekend, and I don't usually farm. I just go nuts during weekends like that. There will probably be one at the end of this month for GW's birthday, though don't hold your breath. Don't expect to pull in 500k but it should get you a nice little amount so you don't have to worry about day-to-day expenses, which at your level / experience is all you need to be worrying about Farming these events + questing, missioning and doing Hard Mode things is usually my form of income these days and that leaves me pretty comfortable. To unlock Hard Mode (HM) you just need to finish the last mission of a campaign (prophs, factions, nightfall) and on the Party Window there will be an option to switch modes. Then, all your level 20s can access HM!

Apr 18, 2008, 12:37 PM // 12:37	#9
Undertaker316 Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2008	Hahha Ty Ty Mid if i ask you a a few more questions about farming though? So farming on hard mode is much better than on normal mode? Where would i farm for like good drops SHould i do it with party or on my own

Apr 18, 2008, 12:42 PM // 12:42	#11
Undertaker316 Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2008	500k!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WTF THATS UBER AWESOME LOL Id be happy with 10 XD So sry im a hardcore noob i still dont understand I should get to HM then Kill stuff anywhere? Im sure their must be some good monstors that drop awesome stuff or a big group of them! Do all lvl 20 monsters drop same thing?

Apr 18, 2008, 12:52 PM // 12:52	#13
pfaile Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orlando Guild: Divine Order of Heroes Profession: P/R	Farming in HM depends on what you are going for, the special event farms are done in NM for speed, as things die quicker in NM. Kill more things quickly, get more special items quickly. There are HM farms for gold items and other things. But most farming by the masses now would be raptor farming on NM during special events.

Apr 18, 2008, 01:10 PM // 13:10	#14
Undertaker316 Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2008	Awesome tyvm guys So i should just lvl to 20 then farm im assuming Do all monstors drop teh same stuff and same chance? I guese il just ask some friends n guild some good places to farm Im a Warrior btw Would u guys mind if i contact u in game? Holy crap 25 ppl are viewing!!!!

Apr 18, 2008, 01:46 PM // 13:46	#15
zamial Site Contributor Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Usa Guild: TKC Profession: N/	The problem with being new is you start with very little. Some things to take into account at this point. Function over fashion. Don't waste your plat on looking "cool" in this game max is max looks are just for that.

Apr 18, 2008, 04:14 PM // 16:14	#16
Covah Forge Runner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Guild: Catching Jellyfish With [소N트T ] Profession: Me/Rt	some of these people have played for almost 3 years, don't compare yourself to them.

Apr 18, 2008, 05:29 PM // 17:29	#18
HawkofStorms Hall Hero Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: E/	First of all, ask yourself why do you need hundreds of thousands of dollars. Covah also has a good point. I'm rich as hell, but I've been playing the game for 3 years. You have had it for... what a month? Take it slow and easy. You will get money in time. There is no reason to rush.

Apr 18, 2008, 06:04 PM // 18:04	#19
Targuil Krytan Explorer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tampere, Finland Guild: Keep Dreaming [Yawn] Profession: E/	Also, there is an edit button for posts. Secondly, I make decent money by vanquishing areas in hardmode ja eotn dungeons.

Apr 18, 2008, 06:20 PM // 18:20	#20
Limu Tolkki Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Dec 2006 Guild: Hate The [Cape] Profession: E/	When you hit your first 3mil xp start thinking bout making money. Till then just play the game.