Tseng Shinra · Nov 06, 2006, 05:54 AM // 05:54

My first thoughts were armor in the elite mission as well (which will be implimented later it seems).

Interesting that the buying price is 1.5k, isnt the initial buying price of rare crafting materials 250g or 500g? So there must be some more floating around there.

Dyeane · Nov 06, 2006, 06:40 AM // 06:40

If there were more, though, one would think that it would have come up before. Odd that it hasn't..

Solarii · Nov 26, 2006, 03:12 AM // 03:12

Well, if he bought it from the rare material trader... and the only known use for materials is to craft weapons and armor..... and we know in some elite areas you can craft very expensive sets of armor.... and a new elite area is coming out soon....

Damn, lost my train of thought.

Beats me.... I'd give it to the next person you see. Where are you, again?

logan90 · Nov 26, 2006, 04:51 PM // 16:51

I dont know why but I recognise the image for it. Ive never heard of an Onyx Gemstone but I believe ive seen the icon before..

Lupus Brock · Nov 26, 2006, 05:04 PM // 17:04

November 23, 2006

Order of Whispers Scouts Hidden Region

As I mentioned in last week's missive, the Order of Whispers has been investigating a rumor concerning a portion of the Realm of Torment previously unknown to Elonians. Through diligent interrogation of the only known soul to escape the forsaken region, members of the Order of Whispers have located an entrance to the region, and have begun sending in scouts to assess the risks associated with allowing Elonians to enter this land of unimaginable pain and suffering.

The Order is currently refusing admittance to any who are not long-standing and respected members of their organization. They are declining to share even the location of the entrance with any???including myself???who do not serve their brotherhood until such time they deem the information safe for public consumption. While the Order is remaining rather tight-lipped about this investigation, I was able to persuade a guard to share some information. This fellow???who, for the record, was conspicuously talkative for a member of an organization that values secrecy so highly???shared the fact that many of their scouts have encountered Forgotten in this realm. Apparently, the Forgotten are as concerned and curious about this new area as the Order of Whispers and many Elonians.

As for the gems my intoxicated friend mentioned in last week's interview, the Order's scouts report they have seen four different types in this new area. Please do not mistake these gems for the sapphires, rubies, and diamonds used in armor crafting. These are entirely different. And, while their use and purpose is not clear, many amongst the Order suspect them to be some sort of magical artifacts, perhaps used for a ritual or spell. Those in charge of the investigation hope the questions surrounding these gems???as well as the numerous other questions arising about this new area???will be answered upon further investigation. I will continue to share any information as I come across it, and may the Five Gods protect us from whatever evils may be waiting inside this ominous locale.

edwinna elbert · Nov 26, 2006, 06:45 PM // 18:45

The artwork is the old icon for obsidian shards. Art for both was updated in that 2005 update.

logan90 · Nov 27, 2006, 01:51 AM // 01:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by edwinna elbert

The artwork is the old icon for obsidian shards. Art for both was updated in that 2005 update.

Are you sure? I thought the old obsidian shards artwork was the curved things.. Found a pic of them: http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/6540/monkcost1gp.jpg

I know i have seen the icon somewhere before though..

Shantel Span · Dec 10, 2006, 04:12 AM // 04:12

If anyone has some new light to shed on this, it would be helpful...I've also just submitted a support ticket to Anet (should have done this earlier) so we may find something out.

xiaotsu · Dec 10, 2006, 04:23 AM // 04:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shantel Span

If anyone has some new light to shed on this, it would be helpful...I've also just submitted a support ticket to Anet (should have done this earlier) so we may find something out.

As up the Friday December 1 update, they are no longer that big of a mystery.

Savio · Dec 10, 2006, 04:26 AM // 04:26

But Onyx Gemstones aren't part of the [wiki]Anguish Gemstone[/wiki] set.

Kijik Oni Hanryuu · Dec 10, 2006, 04:35 AM // 04:35

my judgement, Onyx Gemstones=mystery that will be solved in a couple chapters, like Rubies and Sapphires, sooo farm em while ye can.

xxSilhouette · Dec 10, 2006, 04:40 AM // 04:40

odd o_O never heard of this or seen it before.

Shantel Span · Dec 10, 2006, 05:03 AM // 05:03

Quote:

Response (GM Mevric) 12/09/2006 10:28 PM
Hello,

We have received your question about Guild Wars gameplay.

We are not able to respond to individual gameplay questions. We do, however, offer an extensive gameplay section (http://www.guildwars.com/gameplay/) that provides answers to questions about how to play the game and about how the various facets of the game function. This document changes periodically and grows to better serve your needs. We would also like to suggest that you ask questions of a gameplay nature on one of our many excellent fansite forums, listed on this link: http://www.guildwars.com/community/fansites/. The fans playing Guild Wars are usually more than happy to answer questions and provide other players with gameplay suggestions and advice, and many of them are active in one or more of the forums listed. And, during gameplay, you may find that the fastest means to an answer is to ask the question in the game itself.

Regards,
The Guild Wars Support Team
Customer (***********) 12/09/2006 10:03 PM
I found and bought a rare crafting material called an Onyx Gemstone at a trader a couple months ago. Since then I've done some research and no one knows anything about it or has even heard of it. The trader will still buy it back. Is it for the Domain of Anguish? What is it for?

GM Mevric is a moron.

Mentalist Ellie · Dec 10, 2006, 11:23 AM // 11:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shantel Span

GM Mevric is a moron.

What part of the "unable to respond to individual gameplay questions" was too hard for you to understand?

Shantel Span · Dec 10, 2006, 01:15 PM // 13:15

The sarcasm part...nothing's better than an automated response.

Caleb · Dec 10, 2006, 03:29 PM // 15:29

It looks like they have been in the game in some capacity since the onset of Prophecies.

While looking through archived update notes, I found this on June 29, 2005

"Added new artwork for Onyx, Obsidian, Parchment, Vellum, Vials of Ink, Spiritwood Planks, Spiderwebs, Half-Eaten Masses, and Mursaat Tokens."

If they were changing the artwork in June, it is pretty certain it was in the game's launch in April.

Not sure why so few are ever seen though!

Dark Divinor · Dec 10, 2006, 04:10 PM // 16:10

Looking at that scribe post further up the page, Anet definatly intends them to be something. But when they will reveal their use...well, remains a mystery for the time being.

The Abbott · Jan 17, 2007, 09:13 AM // 09:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lupus Brock

November 23, 2006

Order of Whispers Scouts Hidden Region

As I mentioned in last week's missive, the Order of Whispers has been investigating a rumor concerning a portion of the Realm of Torment previously unknown to Elonians. Through diligent interrogation of the only known soul to escape the forsaken region, members of the Order of Whispers have located an entrance to the region, and have begun sending in scouts to assess the risks associated with allowing Elonians to enter this land of unimaginable pain and suffering.

The Order is currently refusing admittance to any who are not long-standing and respected members of their organization. They are declining to share even the location of the entrance with any???including myself???who do not serve their brotherhood until such time they deem the information safe for public consumption. While the Order is remaining rather tight-lipped about this investigation, I was able to persuade a guard to share some information. This fellow???who, for the record, was conspicuously talkative for a member of an organization that values secrecy so highly???shared the fact that many of their scouts have encountered Forgotten in this realm. Apparently, the Forgotten are as concerned and curious about this new area as the Order of Whispers and many Elonians.

As for the gems my intoxicated friend mentioned in last week's interview, the Order's scouts report they have seen four different types in this new area. Please do not mistake these gems for the sapphires, rubies, and diamonds used in armor crafting. These are entirely different. And, while their use and purpose is not clear, many amongst the Order suspect them to be some sort of magical artifacts, perhaps used for a ritual or spell. Those in charge of the investigation hope the questions surrounding these gems???as well as the numerous other questions arising about this new area???will be answered upon further investigation. I will continue to share any information as I come across it, and may the Five Gods protect us from whatever evils may be waiting inside this ominous locale.

last paragraph is merely on about the Titan,Stygian,Torment and Margonite Gems, I don't think it means this onyx gem

Bastian · Jan 17, 2007, 06:14 PM // 18:14

I believe I have heard the gem mentioned before while Gaile was on. In fact, I think she responded to it. The conversation had something to do with the fact that there is no storage space for it - and the confirmation that there seems to be no intended use for it at the moment. Lets not forget, however, that rubies and sapphires have been around since prophecies and it took 2 campaigns before they had a purpose. Although they still sold at the merchant for around 1k (I believe). Anyways, I believe the conversation with Gaile took place around the beginning of Wintersday 2006 in Kamadan. I am too lazy to look it up in the logs - but it may be there.

GL!

Shantel Span · Jan 17, 2007, 06:45 PM // 18:45

Yeah, that was my buddy Godstill who asked because I was stuck in ID2 at the time. If I coudl have gotten into ID1 I would have showed her it, but we made do with my buddy asking her about it. No info, though. Didn't even sound like she had heard of it before.

Nov 26, 2006, 05:04 PM // 17:04	#25
Lupus Brock Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Nov 2005 Guild: Hell Reapers Profession: Rt/	The Scribe November 23, 2006 Order of Whispers Scouts Hidden Region As I mentioned in last week's missive, the Order of Whispers has been investigating a rumor concerning a portion of the Realm of Torment previously unknown to Elonians. Through diligent interrogation of the only known soul to escape the forsaken region, members of the Order of Whispers have located an entrance to the region, and have begun sending in scouts to assess the risks associated with allowing Elonians to enter this land of unimaginable pain and suffering. The Order is currently refusing admittance to any who are not long-standing and respected members of their organization. They are declining to share even the location of the entrance with any???including myself???who do not serve their brotherhood until such time they deem the information safe for public consumption. While the Order is remaining rather tight-lipped about this investigation, I was able to persuade a guard to share some information. This fellow???who, for the record, was conspicuously talkative for a member of an organization that values secrecy so highly???shared the fact that many of their scouts have encountered Forgotten in this realm. Apparently, the Forgotten are as concerned and curious about this new area as the Order of Whispers and many Elonians. As for the gems my intoxicated friend mentioned in last week's interview, the Order's scouts report they have seen four different types in this new area. Please do not mistake these gems for the sapphires, rubies, and diamonds used in armor crafting. These are entirely different. And, while their use and purpose is not clear, many amongst the Order suspect them to be some sort of magical artifacts, perhaps used for a ritual or spell. Those in charge of the investigation hope the questions surrounding these gems???as well as the numerous other questions arising about this new area???will be answered upon further investigation. I will continue to share any information as I come across it, and may the Five Gods protect us from whatever evils may be waiting inside this ominous locale.

Dec 10, 2006, 04:26 AM // 04:26	#30
Savio Teenager with attitude Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]	But Onyx Gemstones aren't part of the [wiki]Anguish Gemstone[/wiki] set. __________________ People are stupid.

Nov 06, 2006, 05:54 AM // 05:54	#21
Tseng Shinra Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Dec 2005 Guild: Siege Turtles [ST] Profession: R/	My first thoughts were armor in the elite mission as well (which will be implimented later it seems). Interesting that the buying price is 1.5k, isnt the initial buying price of rare crafting materials 250g or 500g? So there must be some more floating around there.

Nov 06, 2006, 06:40 AM // 06:40	#22
Dyeane Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Dec 2005 Guild: Siege Turtles [ST]	If there were more, though, one would think that it would have come up before. Odd that it hasn't..

Nov 26, 2006, 03:12 AM // 03:12	#23
Solarii Academy Page Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Farming DoA Guild: Praetorians of the Netherworld Profession: R/Mo	Well, if he bought it from the rare material trader... and the only known use for materials is to craft weapons and armor..... and we know in some elite areas you can craft very expensive sets of armor.... and a new elite area is coming out soon.... Damn, lost my train of thought. Beats me.... I'd give it to the next person you see. Where are you, again?

Nov 26, 2006, 04:51 PM // 16:51	#24
logan90 Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005	I dont know why but I recognise the image for it. Ive never heard of an Onyx Gemstone but I believe ive seen the icon before..

Nov 26, 2006, 06:45 PM // 18:45	#26
edwinna elbert Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2005	The artwork is the old icon for obsidian shards. Art for both was updated in that 2005 update.

Dec 10, 2006, 04:12 AM // 04:12	#28
Shantel Span Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jan 2006 Guild: Knights of King Thorn [Mad] Profession: A/N	If anyone has some new light to shed on this, it would be helpful...I've also just submitted a support ticket to Anet (should have done this earlier) so we may find something out.

Dec 10, 2006, 04:35 AM // 04:35	#31
Kijik Oni Hanryuu Desert Nomad Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: the 7th level of HELL! J/K Somewhere in GW assassinating things Guild: [acid]members of the KAWS alliance Profession: A/	my judgement, Onyx Gemstones=mystery that will be solved in a couple chapters, like Rubies and Sapphires, sooo farm em while ye can.

Dec 10, 2006, 04:40 AM // 04:40	#32
xxSilhouette Desert Nomad Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lost in the sands of time... Guild: Blood Of Orr [BoO] Profession: R/Rt	odd o_O never heard of this or seen it before.

Dec 10, 2006, 01:15 PM // 13:15	#35
Shantel Span Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jan 2006 Guild: Knights of King Thorn [Mad] Profession: A/N	The sarcasm part...nothing's better than an automated response.

Dec 10, 2006, 03:29 PM // 15:29	#36
Caleb Nil nisi malis terrori. Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: Mo/Me	It looks like they have been in the game in some capacity since the onset of Prophecies. While looking through archived update notes, I found this on June 29, 2005 "Added new artwork for Onyx, Obsidian, Parchment, Vellum, Vials of Ink, Spiritwood Planks, Spiderwebs, Half-Eaten Masses, and Mursaat Tokens." If they were changing the artwork in June, it is pretty certain it was in the game's launch in April. Not sure why so few are ever seen though!

Dec 10, 2006, 04:10 PM // 16:10	#37
Dark Divinor Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2006 Location: England, Stoke on Trent. Guild: New Dragons[NDR] Profession: W/	Looking at that scribe post further up the page, Anet definatly intends them to be something. But when they will reveal their use...well, remains a mystery for the time being.

Jan 17, 2007, 06:14 PM // 18:14	#39
Bastian Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2006 Profession: Mo/A	I believe I have heard the gem mentioned before while Gaile was on. In fact, I think she responded to it. The conversation had something to do with the fact that there is no storage space for it - and the confirmation that there seems to be no intended use for it at the moment. Lets not forget, however, that rubies and sapphires have been around since prophecies and it took 2 campaigns before they had a purpose. Although they still sold at the merchant for around 1k (I believe). Anyways, I believe the conversation with Gaile took place around the beginning of Wintersday 2006 in Kamadan. I am too lazy to look it up in the logs - but it may be there. GL!

Jan 17, 2007, 06:45 PM // 18:45	#40
Shantel Span Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jan 2006 Guild: Knights of King Thorn [Mad] Profession: A/N	Yeah, that was my buddy Godstill who asked because I was stuck in ID2 at the time. If I coudl have gotten into ID1 I would have showed her it, but we made do with my buddy asking her about it. No info, though. Didn't even sound like she had heard of it before.