Question for Cavalon-controlling alliance members - Guild Wars Forums

Sofonisba · Jan 12, 2007, 03:53 PM // 15:53

Hey I hope this is the right place to post this.

I've been trying repeatedly to plant a character in the Deep, but Cavalon, despite the 21 million faction to own it, is almost completely empty when I log in there. International is entirely empty.

I appreciate all the work that goes into controlling a city, that members are extremely busy farming faction etc, to ferry little people like myself. I was just wondering if there were a more likely time than others, to catch a member of the controlling alliance in town? Just a little hint will do.

If I have to set my alarm clock for 2am to get in there, I'll do that...

Plan B is to rally our own alliance and rustle up 22 million faction.... yeah, that's happening soon...

Maria Moon · Jan 13, 2007, 11:56 AM // 11:56

hi, sorry no none of the players have posted back to you, but dont try international districts, go to your home districts thats where you will find the taxi's etc

cometfish · Jan 17, 2007, 01:19 AM // 01:19

Unfortunately, I believe the Cavalon Alliance rule is that you must have the Friend of the Luxons title before you're allowed to ferry. That's why there's not that many ferries

onerabbit · Jan 17, 2007, 01:32 AM // 01:32

yep thats true, also there always to busy AB'ing, trust me was in the alliance..all they do is AB omg it was boring :P so we left :P

Maximumraver · Jan 21, 2007, 06:59 AM // 06:59

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Originally Posted by onerabbit

yep thats true, also there always to busy AB'ing, trust me was in the alliance..all they do is AB omg it was boring :P so we left :P

seconded, i was in THPK ([any] alliance) and thats the rule, you must have Fotl and have donated 10K factions that day.

El Presidente · Jan 21, 2007, 07:34 PM // 19:34

As a former Officer in Clan Dethryche [dth] (I just left the guild yesterday) and having held Cavalon for 6 months(?) ...it comes down to this...

I farmed almost 1.4 milllion faction in less than 6 weeks to help gain control and/or hold Cavalon during that time...

Farming faction leaves very little time to taxi, play in the Deep (in fact, I never once went while we held Cavalon...I was bored with the Deep before we ever held the city), nor does it let you enjoy the game (which is what a game is all about). We also had the rule (if we didn't come up with it) to have FOTL and still donate 10k faction per day to taxi others. As many people in those alliances know, there are a lot of players that join the guilds holding Cavalon and Zu Heltzer for the mere sake of just going to the elite mission and by no means wish to help hold the respective city. Thus, the FOTL rule...earn your keep and reap the reward, be it in tips, no waiting for a taxi, etc...although I will admit I did not personally accept tips; my outlook was that everyone enjoy the elite mission and I'd taxi for free whenever I was in town...

So, if you don't find a taxi when you zone in...be patient, befriend an alliance member, join their alliance or take control of the city with yours... glhf

Sofonisba · Jan 21, 2007, 09:05 PM // 21:05

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Originally Posted by El Presidente

As a former Officer in Clan Dethryche [dth] (I just left the guild yesterday) and having held Cavalon for 6 months(?) ...it comes down to this...

I farmed almost 1.4 milllion faction in less than 6 weeks to help gain control and/or hold Cavalon during that time...

Farming faction leaves very little time to taxi, play in the Deep (in fact, I never once went while we held Cavalon...I was bored with the Deep before we ever held the city), nor does it let you enjoy the game (which is what a game is all about). We also had the rule (if we didn't come up with it) to have FOTL and still donate 10k faction per day to taxi others. As many people in those alliances know, there are a lot of players that join the guilds holding Cavalon and Zu Heltzer for the mere sake of just going to the elite mission and by no means wish to help hold the respective city. Thus, the FOTL rule...earn your keep and reap the reward, be it in tips, no waiting for a taxi, etc...although I will admit I did not personally accept tips; my outlook was that everyone enjoy the elite mission and I'd taxi for free whenever I was in town...

So, if you don't find a taxi when you zone in...be patient, befriend an alliance member, join their alliance or take control of the city with yours... glhf

Trust me, I was not trying to come down on you/them for never being there... I had a friend in the HzH alliance and I heard from him about never being able to do anything but ff. I truly do understand, and I appreciate all the hard work. I was just trying to figure out when would be the best time to catch anyone there who could ferry.

Joining the controlling alliance is out of the question, I do not have enough time in the day to ff the amount needed, and I certainly wouldn't obligate my guildies to do that either. I also would not join the alliance to get into the Deep only to quit again, that would be a horrible thing to do. Same with "making friends" with an alliance member--only to use them? No thanks, I'm not that kind of person. I'd rather pay someone (and pay well) who worked hard for the privilege.

Please ANet, figure out the alternative access to the Factions elite missions. It's absolutely ridiculous to:
a) stand around in a completely empty town for hours doing nothing but waiting for a ferry;
or
b) ff till your eyes explode out of your head and not even have the opportunity to do the elite mish yourself, or even make money ferrying.

I guess I'll just check in at Cavalon once in a while like I have been. :/ Thanks for the input.

Jan 12, 2007, 03:53 PM // 15:53	#1
Sofonisba Desert Nomad Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Guild: The Black Hand Gang [BHG] and The Black Helm Gang [BHeG]	Question for Cavalon-controlling alliance members Hey I hope this is the right place to post this. I've been trying repeatedly to plant a character in the Deep, but Cavalon, despite the 21 million faction to own it, is almost completely empty when I log in there. International is entirely empty. I appreciate all the work that goes into controlling a city, that members are extremely busy farming faction etc, to ferry little people like myself. I was just wondering if there were a more likely time than others, to catch a member of the controlling alliance in town? Just a little hint will do. If I have to set my alarm clock for 2am to get in there, I'll do that... Plan B is to rally our own alliance and rustle up 22 million faction.... yeah, that's happening soon...

Jan 13, 2007, 11:56 AM // 11:56	#2
Maria Moon Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Africa Guild: Farmers Union [CASH] Profession: E/	hi, sorry no none of the players have posted back to you, but dont try international districts, go to your home districts thats where you will find the taxi's etc

Jan 17, 2007, 01:19 AM // 01:19	#3
cometfish Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: http://www.dragonestos.com Guild: DragonEstos [DgnE] Profession: E/	Unfortunately, I believe the Cavalon Alliance rule is that you must have the Friend of the Luxons title before you're allowed to ferry. That's why there's not that many ferries

Jan 17, 2007, 01:32 AM // 01:32	#4
onerabbit Grotto Attendant Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: Thanks to all the guru [mods]	yep thats true, also there always to busy AB'ing, trust me was in the alliance..all they do is AB omg it was boring :P so we left :P

Jan 21, 2007, 07:34 PM // 19:34	#6
El Presidente Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lookout Post #1, Andes Mountains Guild: Custer Was Ganked [7th] Profession: R/	As a former Officer in Clan Dethryche [dth] (I just left the guild yesterday) and having held Cavalon for 6 months(?) ...it comes down to this... I farmed almost 1.4 milllion faction in less than 6 weeks to help gain control and/or hold Cavalon during that time... Farming faction leaves very little time to taxi, play in the Deep (in fact, I never once went while we held Cavalon...I was bored with the Deep before we ever held the city), nor does it let you enjoy the game (which is what a game is all about). We also had the rule (if we didn't come up with it) to have FOTL and still donate 10k faction per day to taxi others. As many people in those alliances know, there are a lot of players that join the guilds holding Cavalon and Zu Heltzer for the mere sake of just going to the elite mission and by no means wish to help hold the respective city. Thus, the FOTL rule...earn your keep and reap the reward, be it in tips, no waiting for a taxi, etc...although I will admit I did not personally accept tips; my outlook was that everyone enjoy the elite mission and I'd taxi for free whenever I was in town... So, if you don't find a taxi when you zone in...be patient, befriend an alliance member, join their alliance or take control of the city with yours... glhf