Your Main Source of Income - Guild Wars Forums

Eldin · Feb 13, 2007, 01:03 AM // 01:03

I've been toying with the different methods of making money in GW, and I would like to know which of these methods is where you make your primary source of income:

-FoW/UW (This means you, Europe)
-Farming
-Buy Low/Sell High
-Crafting Materials
-Other

Many thanks. I'm primarily a farmer, but with all the nerfing, I'm just flat-out broke now and would like to know the mainstream method.

KANE OG · Feb 13, 2007, 01:09 AM // 01:09

I still farm all the time, it's my primary money maker. Different spots here and there across all three Campaigns with a bit of Boss farming as well.

Still don't know what this farming nerf is that everyone is complaining about.

KANE

Mournblade · Feb 13, 2007, 01:31 AM // 01:31

I hate to sound wishy-washy but all of the above. I don't like to do one thing all the time, so I fiddle around with whatever tickles my fancy.

tijo · Feb 13, 2007, 01:31 AM // 01:31

Farming is the best source of income including FoW and UW. After comes running if you have prophecies. For the others, i dont know, i farm and run ppl and dont really do the others. Theres still some money to be made by questing in cantha and elona, if you intend to follow the storyline, questing should cover all of your normal expenses as well as get you a little extra cash.

nomak · Feb 13, 2007, 03:38 AM // 03:38

-Buy Low/Sell High - that was in the beginning.

-Farming - now

Just Another Dude · Feb 13, 2007, 03:49 AM // 03:49

Farming... tediously... there doesnt seem to be a very reliable fast-money-maker anymore... just farm and farm and farm

KamikazeChicken · Feb 13, 2007, 03:51 AM // 03:51

Regular drops from playing through the game. You'd be amazed at how many more golds you get when you never farm and play 4-man everywhere. Merching whites also generates a fair amount of gold.

Morgenstern · Feb 13, 2007, 04:01 AM // 04:01

Playing the game. Brought my warrior to Elone, did all the missions, primary quests, hero quests, Treasure chests, and a fair amount of normal quests to level up my heros. Nice money + the odd alright gold + the odd rune = Primavil Armour once I got to the last mission. I got my weopens as some of my golds. Armour and weopens, plus a character through another chapter, not bad I say. Do that 2 more times = a pimped out warrior.

I have a semi rule that all my characters have to be self sufficent. My ele wants new armour? Tough she has to get it herself, I think that makes the game more fun for me, and makes sure I don't get over bored of farming.

I don't see the point in having lots of money in your account, its there for spending, so I spend it. I don't have a farming build, rarly do UW or FoW, just play the game.

Works for me.

Zapper901 · Feb 13, 2007, 04:02 AM // 04:02

Running Droks with my Dervish.

CyberMesh0 · Feb 13, 2007, 04:24 AM // 04:24

Cartography.

DeathandtheHealing · Feb 13, 2007, 05:00 AM // 05:00

going on one sf run every other week and getting a crystalline on the first drop cause anet loves me

Lotrfish · Feb 13, 2007, 05:32 AM // 05:32

Playing the game and opening lots of chests while playing the game. I farm a little bit, too, but not much.

idicious · Feb 13, 2007, 05:38 AM // 05:38

Before AI update Running Droks and Grotto. Still do droks for guildies and m8s occasionally with my Dervish now, Grotto a few times as well.

For a short while I did buy low sell high and made a very large profit off of (from 30k to 250k in 2-3 weeks) but got tired of spending hours spamming in town.

Besides that done the regular farms + some not so regular

All in all I'm happy with the income I generate, don't stick to 1 particular method, and when I have a decent ammount I usually broke myself getting a nice new 15k armor set for one of my chars :s

stuntharley · Feb 13, 2007, 05:47 AM // 05:47

I farm UW and do w/e is FoTM in farming works great.

Thom Bangalter · Feb 13, 2007, 05:58 AM // 05:58

Phat HA drops.

Batou of Nine · Feb 13, 2007, 05:59 AM // 05:59

3 words::

Domain of Anguish

riojin · Feb 13, 2007, 06:00 AM // 06:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morgenstern

Playing the game. Brought my warrior to Elone, did all the missions, primary quests, hero quests, Treasure chests, and a fair amount of normal quests to level up my heros. Nice money + the odd alright gold + the odd rune = Primavil Armour once I got to the last mission. I got my weopens as some of my golds. Armour and weopens, plus a character through another chapter, not bad I say. Do that 2 more times = a pimped out warrior.

I have a semi rule that all my characters have to be self sufficent. My ele wants new armour? Tough she has to get it herself, I think that makes the game more fun for me, and makes sure I don't get over bored of farming.

I don't see the point in having lots of money in your account, its there for spending, so I spend it. I don't have a farming build, rarly do UW or FoW, just play the game.

Works for me.

this is the simplest way and best way of doin it i say. you only really ned 1 set of nice looking armor and weapons. 2ndry armor sets and weapons suited for the situation can look like garbage for all i care.

Corinthian · Feb 13, 2007, 06:36 AM // 06:36

Any random green drop from bosses I kill while questing through campaigns... Or a gold rune if I get very lucky. I'm struggling to get my necro a 1,5k armor!

VGJustice · Feb 13, 2007, 06:42 AM // 06:42

I just play the game. And every so often, I get some phat l00tz that pads my money pouch quite nicely.

Also, buying low and selling high isn't just for people wanting to get rich quick!

Iuris · Feb 13, 2007, 06:55 AM // 06:55

I just play the game with several characters, and it would seem that between mission/quest rewards and random drops, they make quite enough to get a nice elite armor for each. Each evening, I find myself several quests and a few thousand gold ahead.

With the addition of Elona treasures, this has gone even further.

It may not be enough for FoW armour and Chrystalline swords, but it is enough for the main character. Also, the collectible drops are enough to let me equip most of my heroes.

Feb 13, 2007, 01:03 AM // 01:03	#1
Eldin Forge Runner Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: America. How about you, commie? Guild: Fellows of Mythgar [FOM] Profession: R/Mo	Your Main Source of Income I've been toying with the different methods of making money in GW, and I would like to know which of these methods is where you make your primary source of income: -FoW/UW (This means you, Europe) -Farming -Buy Low/Sell High -Crafting Materials -Other Many thanks. I'm primarily a farmer, but with all the nerfing, I'm just flat-out broke now and would like to know the mainstream method.

Feb 13, 2007, 01:09 AM // 01:09	#2
KANE OG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Guild: Ogmios Graybeards Profession: W/	I still farm all the time, it's my primary money maker. Different spots here and there across all three Campaigns with a bit of Boss farming as well. Still don't know what this farming nerf is that everyone is complaining about. KANE

Feb 13, 2007, 01:31 AM // 01:31	#3
Mournblade Furnace Stoker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Guild: Dawn Treaders [DAWN] Profession: W/Mo	I hate to sound wishy-washy but all of the above. I don't like to do one thing all the time, so I fiddle around with whatever tickles my fancy.

Feb 13, 2007, 01:31 AM // 01:31	#4
tijo Jungle Guide Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Montreal Guild: [CDDR] Profession: R/	Farming is the best source of income including FoW and UW. After comes running if you have prophecies. For the others, i dont know, i farm and run ppl and dont really do the others. Theres still some money to be made by questing in cantha and elona, if you intend to follow the storyline, questing should cover all of your normal expenses as well as get you a little extra cash.

Feb 13, 2007, 03:38 AM // 03:38	#5
nomak Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Beacon's Perch Profession: D/	-Buy Low/Sell High - that was in the beginning. -Farming - now

Feb 13, 2007, 03:49 AM // 03:49	#6
Just Another Dude Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2006 Profession: W/	Farming... tediously... there doesnt seem to be a very reliable fast-money-maker anymore... just farm and farm and farm

Feb 13, 2007, 03:51 AM // 03:51	#7
KamikazeChicken Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: Mo/	Regular drops from playing through the game. You'd be amazed at how many more golds you get when you never farm and play 4-man everywhere. Merching whites also generates a fair amount of gold.

Feb 13, 2007, 04:01 AM // 04:01	#8
Morgenstern Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Zealand Profession: W/R	Playing the game. Brought my warrior to Elone, did all the missions, primary quests, hero quests, Treasure chests, and a fair amount of normal quests to level up my heros. Nice money + the odd alright gold + the odd rune = Primavil Armour once I got to the last mission. I got my weopens as some of my golds. Armour and weopens, plus a character through another chapter, not bad I say. Do that 2 more times = a pimped out warrior. I have a semi rule that all my characters have to be self sufficent. My ele wants new armour? Tough she has to get it herself, I think that makes the game more fun for me, and makes sure I don't get over bored of farming. I don't see the point in having lots of money in your account, its there for spending, so I spend it. I don't have a farming build, rarly do UW or FoW, just play the game. Works for me.

Feb 13, 2007, 04:02 AM // 04:02	#9
Zapper901 Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jan 2007 Guild: Fire and [ICE] Profession: W/	Running Droks with my Dervish.

Feb 13, 2007, 04:24 AM // 04:24	#10
CyberMesh0 Jungle Guide Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Charter Vanguard [CV] Profession: N/Me	Cartography.

Feb 13, 2007, 05:00 AM // 05:00	#11
DeathandtheHealing Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Guild: In a PVE GUILD YAY! :P Profession: Me/Mo	going on one sf run every other week and getting a crystalline on the first drop cause anet loves me

Feb 13, 2007, 05:32 AM // 05:32	#12
Lotrfish Krytan Explorer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 1337ville, California Guild: Generic Name [Tag] Profession: R/	Playing the game and opening lots of chests while playing the game. I farm a little bit, too, but not much.

Feb 13, 2007, 05:38 AM // 05:38	#13
idicious Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Holland Guild: LoD Profession: P/W	Before AI update Running Droks and Grotto. Still do droks for guildies and m8s occasionally with my Dervish now, Grotto a few times as well. For a short while I did buy low sell high and made a very large profit off of (from 30k to 250k in 2-3 weeks) but got tired of spending hours spamming in town. Besides that done the regular farms + some not so regular All in all I'm happy with the income I generate, don't stick to 1 particular method, and when I have a decent ammount I usually broke myself getting a nice new 15k armor set for one of my chars :s

Feb 13, 2007, 05:47 AM // 05:47	#14
stuntharley Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Guild: Critical Chop [cC] Profession: W/	I farm UW and do w/e is FoTM in farming works great.

Feb 13, 2007, 05:58 AM // 05:58	#15
Thom Bangalter Grindin' Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MO Profession: E/Mo	Phat HA drops.

Feb 13, 2007, 05:59 AM // 05:59	#16
Batou of Nine Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: California, USA Guild: Angel Sharks [AS] (RiP [KaiZ] T__T") Profession: Mo/E	3 words:: Domain of Anguish

Feb 13, 2007, 06:36 AM // 06:36	#18
Corinthian Krytan Explorer Join Date: Sep 2005	Any random green drop from bosses I kill while questing through campaigns... Or a gold rune if I get very lucky. I'm struggling to get my necro a 1,5k armor!

Feb 13, 2007, 06:42 AM // 06:42	#19
VGJustice Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tyria, cappin' ur bosses Guild: Boston Guild [BG] Profession: R/W	I just play the game. And every so often, I get some phat l00tz that pads my money pouch quite nicely. Also, buying low and selling high isn't just for people wanting to get rich quick!

Feb 13, 2007, 06:55 AM // 06:55	#20
Iuris Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2006 Guild: Crazy ducks from the Forest Profession: W/	I just play the game with several characters, and it would seem that between mission/quest rewards and random drops, they make quite enough to get a nice elite armor for each. Each evening, I find myself several quests and a few thousand gold ahead. With the addition of Elona treasures, this has gone even further. It may not be enough for FoW armour and Chrystalline swords, but it is enough for the main character. Also, the collectible drops are enough to let me equip most of my heroes.