Difference between a Gold and Purple? - Guild Wars Forums

sidstyler89 · Mar 23, 2008, 04:36 AM // 04:36

Okay, is there an actual difference between say..

Purple Furious Fellblade
and
Gold Furious Fellblade

and both have req9, max damage, perfect Furious mod, and inscribable.

Why does the text place a difference between pricing?

Bryant Again · Mar 23, 2008, 04:38 AM // 04:38

Golds are more rare.

...That's it, really. Price all depends on rarity.

N E D M · Mar 23, 2008, 04:41 AM // 04:41

Functionally they are the same, so if you are savvy you will keep the purp for use, and sell the golds for $$

Kusandaa · Mar 23, 2008, 04:43 AM // 04:43

if they have the same stats they don't affect your gameplay, damage or whatever. Price depends on rarity, as Bryant Again said... people are willing to pay a lot for rarity. Even the req doesn't mean anything if you meet (or go above) it.

I mean if you don't care about weapon color, just buy max purples - people sell 'em lower for rarity/vanity reasons... and sell your gold ones :P.

StormDragonZ · Mar 23, 2008, 04:44 AM // 04:44

I'd buy the purple. No one ever knows a weapon's text color unless you show them directly.

arcanemacabre · Mar 23, 2008, 04:44 AM // 04:44

Well, I'll tell you that I'd rather find a gold as a drop because they're guaranteed to have better mods than a purple. That, and if the skin is rare (such as your fellblade example), they fetch a higher price because of rarity, so I'll likely sell it in favor of a purple version. Those are the only two differences I'm concerned about.

Chthon · Mar 23, 2008, 05:37 AM // 05:37

No difference whatsoever.

Price difference is because people are dumb.

Legendary Shiz · Mar 23, 2008, 05:47 AM // 05:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by StormDragonZ

I'd buy the purple. No one ever knows a weapon's text color unless you show them directly.

But you know, and if you can live with the shame of using a purple weapon by all means use it and save yourself some change.

Arkantos · Mar 23, 2008, 05:51 AM // 05:51

If both have the same stats, there is no functional difference. Gold items are more rare then purple items, which is why they cost more.

Angelic Upstart · Mar 23, 2008, 08:15 AM // 08:15

I had a purple req 8 max dmg wingblade sword that i used for a long time, that is til i salvaged it, when half asleep one night

.

So no it does not matter what colour the weapon is if the stats are good.

Pleikki · Mar 23, 2008, 08:19 AM // 08:19

Yeah its just rarity. and most ppl just want show of with their golds but yeah when im buying perf items for heroes i dont mind taking purple chaos are r9 15^50 for 5k when gold one cost 100k

N E D M · Mar 23, 2008, 09:43 AM // 09:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pleikki

Yeah its just rarity. and most ppl just want show of with their golds but yeah when im buying perf items for heroes i dont mind taking purple chaos are r9 15^50 for 5k when gold one cost 100k

I dont think a PURPLE req 9 , 15^50 chaos axe is possible -
unless the FoW end chest spits out grapes

miskav · Mar 23, 2008, 10:59 AM // 10:59

Basically, it's because GW is infested with Elitists who want the best of everything.
Gold looks good, and is the highest tier in the item string (white-blue-purple-gold, Green not included) thus it's more desirable.

MirkoTeran · Mar 23, 2008, 11:03 AM // 11:03

It used to be a difference, but after the inscriptions fiasco its all the same (for most of new stuff at least).

miskav · Mar 23, 2008, 11:44 AM // 11:44

True, the older Prophecies/Faction stuff is still bound by the inscription limits.

Crom The Pale · Mar 23, 2008, 11:51 AM // 11:51

The real difference goes back to pre-inscription drops. Non-inscribed drops work as follows.

White - 0 mods
Blue - 1-2mods ranging from 20%-50%of max
Purple - 1-fully modded ranging up to 99%of max, ie 14^50 or 20/19sundering.
Gold - 1-fully modded ranging up to max.

Now that you can remod a purple or even a blue item they are all perfectly equal, save that people will pay much more for gold as it caries some LEETNESS value.

If your looking to save some cash buy a blue or purple inscribed item, if you want to show off your massive wealth then go for golds + low req(7-8).

masta_yoda · Mar 23, 2008, 12:03 PM // 12:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by N E D M

I dont think a PURPLE req 9 , 15^50 chaos axe is possible -
unless the FoW end chest spits out grapes

ever heard 'drakes on plain'

Solas · Mar 23, 2008, 12:12 PM // 12:12

it's all for vanity
purple is seen as uncommon while gold is seen as rare.
thats it.

Savio · Mar 23, 2008, 02:32 PM // 14:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crom The Pale

The real difference goes back to pre-inscription drops. Non-inscribed drops work as follows.

White - 0 mods
Blue - 1-2mods ranging from 20%-50%of max
Purple - 1-fully modded ranging up to 99%of max, ie 14^50 or 20/19sundering.
Gold - 1-fully modded ranging up to max.

No, the number of mods is random. Also whites are 0-50%, purples go to about 75%.

Malice Black · Mar 23, 2008, 03:08 PM // 15:08

Also, to add to Savio's post. Purples and blues can have max mods.

Got a icy and earth hilt off blues yesterday
Got a +5ar off a purple.

OK, so not l33t mods, but still very useful (if you know how to play of course)

Mar 23, 2008, 04:36 AM // 04:36	#1
sidstyler89 Academy Page Join Date: Jan 2008 Guild: Anthem of Unsung Heroes Profession: W/D	Difference between a Gold and Purple? Okay, is there an actual difference between say.. Purple Furious Fellblade and Gold Furious Fellblade and both have req9, max damage, perfect Furious mod, and inscribable. Why does the text place a difference between pricing?

Mar 23, 2008, 03:08 PM // 15:08	#20
Malice Black Site Legend Join Date: Oct 2005	Also, to add to Savio's post. Purples and blues can have max mods. Got a icy and earth hilt off blues yesterday Got a +5ar off a purple. OK, so not l33t mods, but still very useful (if you know how to play of course) __________________ Old Skool '05

Mar 23, 2008, 04:38 AM // 04:38	#2
Bryant Again Hall Hero Join Date: Feb 2006	Golds are more rare. ...That's it, really. Price all depends on rarity.

Mar 23, 2008, 04:41 AM // 04:41	#3
N E D M Desert Nomad Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Officer's Club Guild: Gameamp Guides [AMP]	Functionally they are the same, so if you are savvy you will keep the purp for use, and sell the golds for $$

Mar 23, 2008, 04:43 AM // 04:43	#4
Kusandaa Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2006 Profession: N/Mo	if they have the same stats they don't affect your gameplay, damage or whatever. Price depends on rarity, as Bryant Again said... people are willing to pay a lot for rarity. Even the req doesn't mean anything if you meet (or go above) it. I mean if you don't care about weapon color, just buy max purples - people sell 'em lower for rarity/vanity reasons... and sell your gold ones :P.

Mar 23, 2008, 04:44 AM // 04:44	#5
StormDragonZ Desert Nomad Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New York Profession: W/R	I'd buy the purple. No one ever knows a weapon's text color unless you show them directly.

Mar 23, 2008, 04:44 AM // 04:44	#6
arcanemacabre Grotto Attendant Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Kryta Province Guild: Angel Sharks [As]	Well, I'll tell you that I'd rather find a gold as a drop because they're guaranteed to have better mods than a purple. That, and if the skin is rare (such as your fellblade example), they fetch a higher price because of rarity, so I'll likely sell it in favor of a purple version. Those are the only two differences I'm concerned about.

Mar 23, 2008, 05:37 AM // 05:37	#7
Chthon Grotto Attendant Join Date: Apr 2007	No difference whatsoever. Price difference is because people are dumb.

Mar 23, 2008, 05:51 AM // 05:51	#9
Arkantos The Greatest Join Date: Feb 2006 Profession: W/	If both have the same stats, there is no functional difference. Gold items are more rare then purple items, which is why they cost more.

Mar 23, 2008, 08:15 AM // 08:15	#10
Angelic Upstart Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Coast UK Guild: [SBS] [RETIRED] Profession: W/E	I had a purple req 8 max dmg wingblade sword that i used for a long time, that is til i salvaged it, when half asleep one night . So no it does not matter what colour the weapon is if the stats are good.

Mar 23, 2008, 08:19 AM // 08:19	#11
Pleikki WTB q8 15^50 Weapons! Join Date: Nov 2006 Guild: ???oo ???ugs ???lan [?????????]	Yeah its just rarity. and most ppl just want show of with their golds but yeah when im buying perf items for heroes i dont mind taking purple chaos are r9 15^50 for 5k when gold one cost 100k

Mar 23, 2008, 10:59 AM // 10:59	#13
miskav Jungle Guide Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: None Profession: Mo/	Basically, it's because GW is infested with Elitists who want the best of everything. Gold looks good, and is the highest tier in the item string (white-blue-purple-gold, Green not included) thus it's more desirable.

Mar 23, 2008, 11:03 AM // 11:03	#14
MirkoTeran Forge Runner Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Slovenia Guild: Scars Meadows [SMS] Profession: Mo/	It used to be a difference, but after the inscriptions fiasco its all the same (for most of new stuff at least).

Mar 23, 2008, 11:44 AM // 11:44	#15
miskav Jungle Guide Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: None Profession: Mo/	True, the older Prophecies/Faction stuff is still bound by the inscription limits.

Mar 23, 2008, 11:51 AM // 11:51	#16
Crom The Pale Furnace Stoker Join Date: Nov 2006 Guild: Ageis Ascending Profession: W/	The real difference goes back to pre-inscription drops. Non-inscribed drops work as follows. White - 0 mods Blue - 1-2mods ranging from 20%-50%of max Purple - 1-fully modded ranging up to 99%of max, ie 14^50 or 20/19sundering. Gold - 1-fully modded ranging up to max. Now that you can remod a purple or even a blue item they are all perfectly equal, save that people will pay much more for gold as it caries some LEETNESS value. If your looking to save some cash buy a blue or purple inscribed item, if you want to show off your massive wealth then go for golds + low req(7-8).

Mar 23, 2008, 12:12 PM // 12:12	#18
Solas Desert Nomad Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ireland Guild: Currently LF Active HA Guild, Glad 2, Comm.3, R2 Profession: E/	it's all for vanity purple is seen as uncommon while gold is seen as rare. thats it.