How does chest running work?? - Guild Wars Forums

roshanabey2 · Jan 25, 2008, 11:54 PM // 23:54

I ama fairly exp player but have never been or experienced a chesr run how does it work

Zeek Aran · Jan 25, 2008, 11:57 PM // 23:57

You buy keys.

You run outside.

You open chests.

Repeat.

VitisVinifera · Jan 25, 2008, 11:58 PM // 23:58

I'm pretty sure it goes something like this:

1. Locate chest.
2. Run to it.
3. Use key/pick, collect loot
4. Repeat

heh Zeek beat me

Carinae · Jan 26, 2008, 12:00 AM // 00:00

I'm sure you guys can be more help than that.

MisterB · Jan 26, 2008, 12:03 AM // 00:03

It really is that simple, Carrinae. But, if you insist: Enjoy.

Diddy bow · Jan 26, 2008, 12:06 AM // 00:06

You just run arouind opening chests in an aera really, the number of chests is affected by the area and the loot by whatever mod guards it (its level and its race such as a luxon or an oni)

Zeek Aran · Jan 26, 2008, 12:06 AM // 00:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carinae Dragonblood

I'm sure you guys can be more help than that.

Nah, I don't invest that much time in telling experienced players simple things. >_< Don't mean to flame, but it's... honest.

Malice Black · Jan 26, 2008, 12:08 AM // 00:08

Need to find yourself a suitable running spot. Ideally an area where the chests spawns are close together.

Chest running rarely brings in any sort of profit.

Port Sledge is a pretty easy area to learn in. You'll get a minimum of 2-3 chests per run.

Albert Algorn · Jan 26, 2008, 12:49 AM // 00:49

Yeah pretty much just run around and open chests. Avoid combat as much as possible and search for chests to open.

Malice Black · Jan 26, 2008, 12:49 AM // 00:49

Back when I did the odd run (2k+ chests) people use to run in groups. The idea was if the first drop was a gold everyone would open it, if the first drop was purple they'd move on to the next chest.

Not sure if this still goes on.

Diddy bow · Jan 26, 2008, 12:53 AM // 00:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malice Black

Back when I did the odd run (2k+ chests) people use to run in groups. The idea was if the first drop was a gold everyone would open it, if the first drop was purple they'd move on to the next chest.

Not sure if this still goes on.

Still rarley get it in fow, but otherwise the change to that mechanic killed it.

holababe · Jan 26, 2008, 01:09 AM // 01:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malice Black

Back when I did the odd run (2k+ chests) people use to run in groups. The idea was if the first drop was a gold everyone would open it, if the first drop was purple they'd move on to the next chest.

Not sure if this still goes on.

Doesn't happen any more since ANet changed it to be random for everyone.

roshanabey2 · Jan 26, 2008, 12:19 PM // 12:19

why would you charge someone for it if you work as a team?

Ghengis Kwell · Jan 26, 2008, 02:11 PM // 14:11

People charge money for it because they put the time and effort into learning to use their skills correctly , they do the running for you and give you the drops and you pay them an amount agreed beforehand , you can either try and run with them or merely wait for them to come back . It is also beneficial to the runner as they get XP towards Treasure hunter title.

Lady S Shiva · Jan 26, 2008, 06:37 PM // 18:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malice Black

Back when I did the odd run (2k+ chests) people use to run in groups. The idea was if the first drop was a gold everyone would open it, if the first drop was purple they'd move on to the next chest.

Not sure if this still goes on.

man, it was the golden age of group chest running

Jan 25, 2008, 11:54 PM // 23:54	#1
roshanabey2 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2007 Guild: [lion] Profession: N/Mo	How does chest running work?? I ama fairly exp player but have never been or experienced a chesr run how does it work

Jan 26, 2008, 12:08 AM // 00:08	#8
Malice Black Site Legend Join Date: Oct 2005	Need to find yourself a suitable running spot. Ideally an area where the chests spawns are close together. Chest running rarely brings in any sort of profit. Port Sledge is a pretty easy area to learn in. You'll get a minimum of 2-3 chests per run. __________________ Old Skool '05

Jan 26, 2008, 12:49 AM // 00:49	#10
Malice Black Site Legend Join Date: Oct 2005	Back when I did the odd run (2k+ chests) people use to run in groups. The idea was if the first drop was a gold everyone would open it, if the first drop was purple they'd move on to the next chest. Not sure if this still goes on. __________________ Old Skool '05

Jan 25, 2008, 11:57 PM // 23:57	#2
Zeek Aran Forge Runner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Earth, sadly Guild: BORK Profession: A/	You buy keys. You run outside. You open chests. Repeat.

Jan 25, 2008, 11:58 PM // 23:58	#3
VitisVinifera Banned Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Northern California Guild: HoTR Profession: N/Me	I'm pretty sure it goes something like this: 1. Locate chest. 2. Run to it. 3. Use key/pick, collect loot 4. Repeat heh Zeek beat me

Jan 26, 2008, 12:00 AM // 00:00	#4
Carinae Forge Runner Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Inside Guild: Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]	I'm sure you guys can be more help than that.

Jan 26, 2008, 12:03 AM // 00:03	#5
MisterB Furnace Stoker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Planet Earth, Sol system, Milky Way galaxy Guild: [ban] Profession: W/	It really is that simple, Carrinae. But, if you insist: Enjoy.

Jan 26, 2008, 12:06 AM // 00:06	#6
Diddy bow Furnace Stoker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jawsome!!!!!!!!!!! Guild: looking for one :p Profession: A/D	You just run arouind opening chests in an aera really, the number of chests is affected by the area and the loot by whatever mod guards it (its level and its race such as a luxon or an oni)

Jan 26, 2008, 12:49 AM // 00:49	#9
Albert Algorn Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oregon, USA Guild: MARA: Our Turtles Know True [LOVE] Profession: R/Me	Yeah pretty much just run around and open chests. Avoid combat as much as possible and search for chests to open.

Jan 26, 2008, 12:19 PM // 12:19	#13
roshanabey2 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2007 Guild: [lion] Profession: N/Mo	why would you charge someone for it if you work as a team?

Jan 26, 2008, 02:11 PM // 14:11	#14
Ghengis Kwell Baby Maker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK Guild: Sent Fromhell Profession: D/W	People charge money for it because they put the time and effort into learning to use their skills correctly , they do the running for you and give you the drops and you pay them an amount agreed beforehand , you can either try and run with them or merely wait for them to come back . It is also beneficial to the runner as they get XP towards Treasure hunter title.