New Treasures in Elona Permanent? - Guild Wars Forums

mr_groovy · Dec 22, 2006, 04:45 PM // 16:45

So the new treasures are a real nice addition to the game. But my question is will these treasures only be there during the Winter Festival or are they a permanent addition to the game? If not I better get them now asap.

MSecorsky · Dec 22, 2006, 04:47 PM // 16:47

Wintersday only.

RTSFirebat · Dec 22, 2006, 04:48 PM // 16:48

Most likely only for Wintersday. But like all things since none of us work for A.net, no one knows.

Kaane · Dec 22, 2006, 04:50 PM // 16:50

I doubt that they are only there for Wintersday.

That said, I went and got most of the ones I could for my characters already.

thezed · Dec 22, 2006, 05:31 PM // 17:31

They may be permanant. The 2 "Do Not Touch" treasures are at locations that were previously interesting, but useless. This may have been the original use for those locations, just implemented late.

But I'm afraid chances are it is just for the event.

Swinging Fists · Dec 23, 2006, 09:57 AM // 09:57

These are confirmed to be only for the Wintersday event.

Kelsey Cain · Dec 23, 2006, 04:33 PM // 16:33

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Originally Posted by Swinging Fists

These are confirmed to be only for the Wintersday event.

Looked on the website and through the dev posts but haven't found any confirmation yet - where did you read that they were for the event only?

mrgoat · Dec 23, 2006, 04:59 PM // 16:59

They seem more like a way to adjust the economy than just a free gift. Arenanet has a habit of making "gifts" rather useless in game. The new chests aren't farmable, but they do change the formula on how many golds a character can approximately expect to get from whatever it was (based on drop rates and luck), to that+10.

If they're permanent, that would mean every character got a chance at at least 10 golds, thus depressing the price of golds. If they're not permanent, it just means that the people who happen to have more characters in places where they can get the chests get a big jump in cash. It would be kind of a way to say, "Hey, you casual gamers - screw off, we like you poor."

I guess it could still be either though. I'm crossing my fingers and hoping they're permanent.

ShadowsRequiem · Dec 23, 2006, 05:11 PM // 17:11

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Originally Posted by mrgoat

They seem more like a way to adjust the economy than just a free gift. Arenanet has a habit of making "gifts" rather useless in game. The new chests aren't farmable, but they do change the formula on how many golds a character can approximately expect to get from whatever it was (based on drop rates and luck), to that+10.

If they're permanent, that would mean every character got a chance at at least 10 golds, thus depressing the price of golds. If they're not permanent, it just means that the people who happen to have more characters in places where they can get the chests get a big jump in cash. It would be kind of a way to say, "Hey, you casual gamers - screw off, we like you poor."

I guess it could still be either though. I'm crossing my fingers and hoping they're permanent.

Why do you have to take it so negatively? There trying to do something nice... heck 10 free golds is great :P

HKSdivision · Dec 23, 2006, 05:11 PM // 17:11

Gaile Gray said that these treasures are only "seasonal" So my guess is that it's not permanent.

chessyang · Dec 23, 2006, 05:12 PM // 17:12

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Originally Posted by Swinging Fists

These are confirmed

link? GWO? GH?
Edit...

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Originally Posted by HKSdivision

Gaile Gray said that

oh snap!!!

Commander Ryker · Dec 23, 2006, 05:35 PM // 17:35

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Originally Posted by HKSdivision

Gaile Gray said that these treasures are only "seasonal" So my guess is that it's not permanent.

Gaile also said that we'd be able to make Factions toons in Elona.

Not so sure that I trust any info from her anymore.

daraaksii · Dec 23, 2006, 05:46 PM // 17:46

Are this chests dropping any good items?

I MP I · Dec 23, 2006, 05:54 PM // 17:54

A link to confirm they're temporary would be great. Otherwise its total bs since i can make up things too

Proof or gtfo kkthx.

**cosyfiep** · Dec 23, 2006, 06:01 PM // 18:01

have done the 2 in the starter areas with 5 of my toons....always about 500+ gold and most of my toons are getting scythes or inspiration staves.....got one holy rod....they are good enough for the heros...and my melonnis now all have shiney gold scythes

.....am just starting on the main land ones...only have 1 toon thru the game and 2 others to kodash....will try to get some more this week....

either way its a nice boon to get an extra plat for just running to a chest.(my ele was able to get enough plat to buy her last piece of 15k sunspear she was saving up for..)
thanks anet

Commander Ryker · Dec 23, 2006, 06:08 PM // 18:08

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Originally Posted by daraaksii

Are this chests dropping any good items?

All I've gotten was crap. Items were not max, crappy mods and high req. Pretty much like the drops I get every day, except these are gold.

Masseur · Dec 23, 2006, 06:33 PM // 18:33

Well everything was max for me, but 1/2 were high req or with worthless mods. No one has gotten a gem so far that I've seen.

TheMosesPHD · Dec 23, 2006, 06:44 PM // 18:44

I haven't seen anything about new treasure before this thread

where are these located?

My Green Storage · Dec 23, 2006, 06:46 PM // 18:46

One of mine got a req 9 Holy Vial, same spot gold 2k+

One I found on noob island had like 500 gold and a non-max gold adamantine falchion? I dont think it was adamatine, but another name that starts with the letter A.

mrgoat · Dec 23, 2006, 07:16 PM // 19:16

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Originally Posted by ShadowsRequiem

Why do you have to take it so negatively? There trying to do something nice... heck 10 free golds is great :P

Well, it is kind of a slap in the face to people who haven't brought a lot of characters through nightfall yet, if they go away. It's like a gift for people who really don't have much need for it.

I'm happy they're there either way, but if they're temporary, they amount to little more than a way to keep the rich rich, and the poor poor. If they stay, they're a way to help people who have little chance of seeing a gold get something nice, and a way to help bring the economy back in line a bit.

(I admit, I'm a little scroogish around the holidays. You kids! Get off my lawn!)

Dec 22, 2006, 04:45 PM // 16:45	#1
mr_groovy Desert Nomad Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Netherlands Guild: No Inherent Effect [NiE]	New Treasures in Elona Permanent? So the new treasures are a real nice addition to the game. But my question is will these treasures only be there during the Winter Festival or are they a permanent addition to the game? If not I better get them now asap.

Dec 22, 2006, 04:48 PM // 16:48	#3
RTSFirebat The Humanoid Typhoon Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK Guild: Servants of Fortuna [SoF] Profession: R/	Most likely only for Wintersday. But like all things since none of us work for A.net, no one knows. __________________ Guru Event Guide Editor

Dec 23, 2006, 05:54 PM // 17:54	#14
I MP I Hustler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: in between GW2 servers Profession: Mo/	A link to confirm they're temporary would be great. Otherwise its total bs since i can make up things too Proof or gtfo kkthx. Last edited by I MP I; Dec 23, 2006 at 05:59 PM // 17:59..

Dec 22, 2006, 04:47 PM // 16:47	#2
MSecorsky Furnace Stoker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: So Cal Guild: The Sinister Vanguard Profession: Me/	Wintersday only.

Dec 22, 2006, 04:50 PM // 16:50	#4
Kaane Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Guild: I Righteous Indignation I [RI] Profession: W/A	I doubt that they are only there for Wintersday. That said, I went and got most of the ones I could for my characters already.

Dec 22, 2006, 05:31 PM // 17:31	#5
thezed Krytan Explorer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Iowa, USA Guild: HoTR	They may be permanant. The 2 "Do Not Touch" treasures are at locations that were previously interesting, but useless. This may have been the original use for those locations, just implemented late. But I'm afraid chances are it is just for the event.

Dec 23, 2006, 09:57 AM // 09:57	#6
Swinging Fists Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Mar 2006 Profession: W/Mo	These are confirmed to be only for the Wintersday event.

Dec 23, 2006, 04:59 PM // 16:59	#8
mrgoat Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2006	They seem more like a way to adjust the economy than just a free gift. Arenanet has a habit of making "gifts" rather useless in game. The new chests aren't farmable, but they do change the formula on how many golds a character can approximately expect to get from whatever it was (based on drop rates and luck), to that+10. If they're permanent, that would mean every character got a chance at at least 10 golds, thus depressing the price of golds. If they're not permanent, it just means that the people who happen to have more characters in places where they can get the chests get a big jump in cash. It would be kind of a way to say, "Hey, you casual gamers - screw off, we like you poor." I guess it could still be either though. I'm crossing my fingers and hoping they're permanent.

Dec 23, 2006, 05:11 PM // 17:11	#10
HKSdivision Desert Nomad Join Date: Feb 2006 Profession: W/	Gaile Gray said that these treasures are only "seasonal" So my guess is that it's not permanent.

Dec 23, 2006, 05:46 PM // 17:46	#13
daraaksii Desert Nomad Join Date: Oct 2005	Are this chests dropping any good items?

Dec 23, 2006, 06:01 PM // 18:01	#15
cosyfiep are we there yet? Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: in a land far far away Guild: guild? I am supposed to have a guild? Profession: Rt/	have done the 2 in the starter areas with 5 of my toons....always about 500+ gold and most of my toons are getting scythes or inspiration staves.....got one holy rod....they are good enough for the heros...and my melonnis now all have shiney gold scythes .....am just starting on the main land ones...only have 1 toon thru the game and 2 others to kodash....will try to get some more this week.... either way its a nice boon to get an extra plat for just running to a chest.(my ele was able to get enough plat to buy her last piece of 15k sunspear she was saving up for..) thanks anet

Dec 23, 2006, 06:33 PM // 18:33	#17
Masseur Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southern California Profession: R/Mo	Well everything was max for me, but 1/2 were high req or with worthless mods. No one has gotten a gem so far that I've seen.

Dec 23, 2006, 06:44 PM // 18:44	#18
TheMosesPHD Jungle Guide Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oregon Guild: Mo Mo Patty Blinks [MoMo] Profession: R/	I haven't seen anything about new treasure before this thread where are these located?

Dec 23, 2006, 06:46 PM // 18:46	#19
My Green Storage Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Guild: My Blue Storage Profession: N/	One of mine got a req 9 Holy Vial, same spot gold 2k+ One I found on noob island had like 500 gold and a non-max gold adamantine falchion? I dont think it was adamatine, but another name that starts with the letter A.