Why can't I upgrade my bow? - Guild Wars Forums

Van Goghs Ear · Aug 04, 2006, 06:02 PM // 18:02

ok so I recently purchased a poison recurve bow so that I could switch my other comp bow out for a crippling bow when I'm running cripshot in gvg.

I buy the cripple mod, apply it to my comp bow, and now I have a Comp bow of fortitude with no mod, not even the old poison mod that was once on it. Thinking this was maybe just a one time bug and since crip mods are cheap as dirt I buy another one from someone in Kaineng, do it again...and the same results, I'm simply left with a Comp bow of fortitude with zero string mod. WTF Anet...you owe me 1k!!

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/5105/gw013gu8.jpg

Young Hero · Aug 04, 2006, 06:27 PM // 18:27

Holy 291.95 KB (298955 bytes) pic size!!!!

tuperwho · Aug 04, 2006, 06:36 PM // 18:36

Uhh, that's weird and I can't help much, except to say not to look a gift horse in the mouth. Salvage that perf. fortitude mod, sell it for 20-40k, and buy whatever bow you want

Mtank325 · Aug 04, 2006, 06:39 PM // 18:39

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Originally Posted by tuperwho

Uhh, that's weird and I can't help much, except to say not to look a gift horse in the mouth. Salvage that perf. fortitude mod, sell it for 20-40k, and buy whatever bow you want

What the heck is up with that statement, that's the second time I've heard it today.

Cherno · Aug 04, 2006, 06:43 PM // 18:43

MAybe it really did update and just not show it? Have you tested it to see if the cripple is extended? Could just be a bug on the display.

Chief · Aug 04, 2006, 08:19 PM // 20:19

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Originally Posted by Mtank325

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Originally Posted by tuperwho

Uhh, that's weird and I can't help much, except to say not to look a gift horse in the mouth. Salvage that perf. fortitude mod, sell it for 20-40k, and buy whatever bow you want

What the heck is up with that statement, that's the second time I've heard it today.

not look a gift horse in the mouth
If someone tells you not to look a gift horse in the mouth, they mean that you should not criticize or feel doubt about something good that has been offered to you. Okay, it's not the job of your dreams but it pays good money. I'd be inclined not to look a gift horse in the mouth if I were you.
Cambridge International Dictionary of Idioms ?? Cambridge University Press 1998

look a gift horse in the mouth
To criticize or refuse to take something that has been offered to you. I know the car's not in great condition, but you shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth.
Cambridge Dictionary of American Idioms ?? Cambridge University Press 2003

Rathcail · Aug 04, 2006, 09:04 PM // 21:04

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http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/5105/gw013gu8.jpg

Fascinating picture of a running necromancer lady there.

Ranger Rog · Aug 04, 2006, 09:55 PM // 21:55

Didn't someone else post on here yesterday with the same thing happening with a crip string on an eternal bow?

Van Goghs Ear · Aug 04, 2006, 10:07 PM // 22:07

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Originally Posted by tuperwho

Uhh, that's weird and I can't help much, except to say not to look a gift horse in the mouth. Salvage that perf. fortitude mod, sell it for 20-40k, and buy whatever bow you want

why would I salvage a perfect gold bow 15>50, req 8 +30hp for a fort mod to buy another bow?

I don't want another bow, I just want my crip upgrade to stick to my bow when I put it on, and I tested in the Isle, my crip lasts 7 seconds as opposed to the 10 it would last with the mod so it's not a display error.

this is frustrating.

sledgeunderhill · Aug 04, 2006, 10:21 PM // 22:21

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Originally Posted by Chief

not look a gift horse in the mouth
If someone tells you not to look a gift horse in the mouth, they mean that you should not criticize or feel doubt about something good that has been offered to you. Okay, it's not the job of your dreams but it pays good money. I'd be inclined not to look a gift horse in the mouth if I were you.
Cambridge International Dictionary of Idioms ?? Cambridge University Press 1998

look a gift horse in the mouth
To criticize or refuse to take something that has been offered to you. I know the car's not in great condition, but you shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth.
Cambridge Dictionary of American Idioms ?? Cambridge University Press 2003

The whole "looking a horse in the mouth" thing is an archaic way of judging the age of the beast. If the teeth are worn, rotten, or the gums receeded, etc. then it was an indication that the animal was old or ill. Thus, if someone gives you a present, just accept it gladly and don't make a scene of potential dissatisfaction.

Plushie Penguin · Aug 05, 2006, 04:24 AM // 04:24

um... from what I can tell, looks like you have 2 composite bows, maybe you applied it to the wrong one? Since I can't mouse over the middle bow on the second line, I can't see the mod on it...
what's that green stuff?

Sereng Amaranth · Aug 05, 2006, 08:47 AM // 08:47

Green stuff is Jade Brotherhood capes. They are a quest item.

Opeth11 · Aug 05, 2006, 09:05 AM // 09:05

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Originally Posted by Rathcail

Fascinating picture of a running necromancer lady there.

I didn't even notice that until you said it. You and your magic eyes.

Van Goghs Ear · Aug 05, 2006, 11:28 PM // 23:28

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Originally Posted by Plushie Penguin

um... from what I can tell, looks like you have 2 composite bows, maybe you applied it to the wrong one? Since I can't mouse over the middle bow on the second line, I can't see the mod on it...
what's that green stuff?

the middle one is drago's flatbow and hence impossible to mod. It definately didn't stick, I spoke with a friend of mine from vibe and he said the same thing happened to him only the crip mod was already on and it just disappeared the other day for no reason.

Retribution X · Aug 05, 2006, 11:32 PM // 23:32

Gaile! We need assistance.

This happened to my bow too. my nice dead bow no longer has crip mod on it...

Kuja · Aug 05, 2006, 11:34 PM // 23:34

maybe because its customized

jimmy_logic · Aug 05, 2006, 11:38 PM // 23:38

Bug... I guess I will keep that Cripple String on Standby then. Doesn't matter if its customised or not you can freely change mods on bows that aren't green.

Retribution X · Aug 05, 2006, 11:40 PM // 23:40

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Originally Posted by Kuja

maybe because its customized

Well, It's been dissapearing off of some bows that already exist. and it also should work with replacing on a customized bows.

Van Goghs Ear · Aug 05, 2006, 11:58 PM // 23:58

ya as stated above customization only effect who can use the bow, it has no influence on the modification of bows. There is no 'logical' explaination for this other than the fact that it is a bug, and it needs to be fixed.

Aug 04, 2006, 06:02 PM // 18:02	#1
Van Goghs Ear Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: GvG go go! Guild: Fail Less [noU] Profession: R/Mo	Why can't I upgrade my bow? ok so I recently purchased a poison recurve bow so that I could switch my other comp bow out for a crippling bow when I'm running cripshot in gvg. I buy the cripple mod, apply it to my comp bow, and now I have a Comp bow of fortitude with no mod, not even the old poison mod that was once on it. Thinking this was maybe just a one time bug and since crip mods are cheap as dirt I buy another one from someone in Kaineng, do it again...and the same results, I'm simply left with a Comp bow of fortitude with zero string mod. WTF Anet...you owe me 1k!! http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/5105/gw013gu8.jpg Last edited by Van Goghs Ear; Aug 04, 2006 at 06:08 PM // 18:08..

Aug 04, 2006, 06:27 PM // 18:27	#2
Young Hero Krytan Explorer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mi Profession: N/Mo	Holy 291.95 KB (298955 bytes) pic size!!!!

Aug 04, 2006, 06:36 PM // 18:36	#3
tuperwho Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Tenacious Knights of Doom [TKD]	Uhh, that's weird and I can't help much, except to say not to look a gift horse in the mouth. Salvage that perf. fortitude mod, sell it for 20-40k, and buy whatever bow you want

Aug 04, 2006, 06:43 PM // 18:43	#5
Cherno Forge Runner Join Date: Jan 2006 Guild: Stars of Destiny Profession: E/	MAybe it really did update and just not show it? Have you tested it to see if the cripple is extended? Could just be a bug on the display.

Aug 04, 2006, 09:55 PM // 21:55	#8
Ranger Rog Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UK Guild: [TOG]	Didn't someone else post on here yesterday with the same thing happening with a crip string on an eternal bow?

Aug 05, 2006, 04:24 AM // 04:24	#11
Plushie Penguin Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: That plushie penguin on a shelf in your bed room Profession: Rt/E	um... from what I can tell, looks like you have 2 composite bows, maybe you applied it to the wrong one? Since I can't mouse over the middle bow on the second line, I can't see the mod on it... what's that green stuff?

Aug 05, 2006, 08:47 AM // 08:47	#12
Sereng Amaranth Desert Nomad Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: The Amazon Basin [AB]	Green stuff is Jade Brotherhood capes. They are a quest item.

Aug 05, 2006, 11:32 PM // 23:32	#15
Retribution X Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Check behind you again. Profession: N/	Gaile! We need assistance. This happened to my bow too. my nice dead bow no longer has crip mod on it...

Aug 05, 2006, 11:34 PM // 23:34	#16
Kuja Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Location: MA Guild: Kame Profession: Mo/W	maybe because its customized

Aug 05, 2006, 11:38 PM // 23:38	#17
jimmy_logic Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2005 Profession: R/	Bug... I guess I will keep that Cripple String on Standby then. Doesn't matter if its customised or not you can freely change mods on bows that aren't green.

Aug 05, 2006, 11:58 PM // 23:58	#19
Van Goghs Ear Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: GvG go go! Guild: Fail Less [noU] Profession: R/Mo	ya as stated above customization only effect who can use the bow, it has no influence on the modification of bows. There is no 'logical' explaination for this other than the fact that it is a bug, and it needs to be fixed.