OMG im rich!! - but what to do with the gold - Guild Wars Forums

tomanders91 · Aug 02, 2006, 06:33 PM // 18:33

I have two characters, one in prophecies, one in factions, and after my cousin stopped playing the game he gave all his 200k gold to me, and my characters are both lvl 12!. I really need some advice on what to do.

My prophecies one is a W/R, which isnt the best combination, my factions is a W/Mo which is better and is also better for farming which is what i want to do, so im thinking about focusing the money on one character and making his really good. But i need a few things.

I need a good axe or sword
I need a shield, a victos bulwark? or something different
what armor should i get, i cant get any further than the harbor in factions atm, but in propehcies im at lions arch.

What else should i do with the money? baring in mind i want to focus on farming when im lvl 20. (is farming still good in factions?)

Spike · Aug 02, 2006, 06:45 PM // 18:45

Save the money unitl you can get 15k armour, also check out the auctions and get you self a nice sword and shield

Coridan · Aug 02, 2006, 06:49 PM // 18:49

I would suggest getting a "decent" weapon and shield...max damage etc but nothing too expensive....also would suggest going to Beacons Perch and getting a run to Droknars Forge and buy the 1500g armor (10-15k for a complete set)there...save the rest for 15k armor....also don't worry about secondary as u can switch them later in the game. FYI For a complete set of 15k armor its around 75-80k although it has NO added bonuses over the standard 1500g armor.

Stupid Shizno · Aug 02, 2006, 06:49 PM // 18:49

what your asking will blow 200k easy...

tomanders91 · Aug 02, 2006, 06:50 PM // 18:50

ive heard there is no difference bewtween 15k armor and 1.5k armor except looks?

ok thanks ill go to the auctions

Cherno · Aug 02, 2006, 06:50 PM // 18:50

Yep, save your money. Use it to buy cap sigs or other skills you need as you go along, items to work on titles, or a particular weapon when you need one.

Remember apart from skins you can get all the greens made yourself cheaper in most cases by getting the items and then finding the collector. Save up for armor if that's what floats your boat.

tomanders91 · Aug 02, 2006, 06:54 PM // 18:54

do u think i should use it for my propehcies character or my factions? factions is quite hard atm, even though im not that far in the game.

wilderness · Aug 02, 2006, 07:07 PM // 19:07

200k? I wouldn't say you were rich at all

If you're not interested so much in aesthetics, then i'd stick with 1.5k armor as the stats are exactly the same and it will save you a good 60k or so. I'd also go for green items such as Victo's Axe, or Sskai's Sword as these sell for a fraction of their gold counterparts.

If you want better items, gold low req 15^50s for example, then 200k is a good place to start buying and selling for profit. Read up in Ventaries Sell for item values, then scour the trade channels for bargains.

Buying and selling perfect low req items and perfect components is a good way to start. Just make sure you've educated yourself on values before you attempt this.

tomanders91 · Aug 02, 2006, 07:54 PM // 19:54

yeah i know its not rich, some people have 5 times as more but for a lvl 12 come on lol. Yeah i would like to buy low sell high, to make even more, i want to get some 1.5k armor, a victos axe and a shield, what shield do u suggest i try to get (not for too much).

Mr D J · Aug 02, 2006, 08:01 PM // 20:01

Grab Strongroot's Shelter, it's the cheapest shield with the most optimal stats (9 Str, 30 Always/-2 Stance) and it only costs ~15k

Maria The Princess · Aug 02, 2006, 08:01 PM // 20:01

WHY DID YOU MAKE 2 WARIORS?..........

you know, i suggest u delete your factions warior and kep prophecies one, because you will change your secondary profession anyways soon. dont waist cash on 2 "identical" characters.... make anouther class, monk, ranger whatever.

imo its not only a waist of Ks its also a waist of time and caracter slots

tomanders91 · Aug 02, 2006, 08:05 PM // 20:05

What would you suggest for another character? i only made a W/Mo because ive heard they are good for begginer farming. And i dont like playing with magic, axes and swords are the best lol.

Dobermann · Aug 02, 2006, 08:09 PM // 20:09

WOWZOR, ur cousin is realy kind, i wish sombody wuld giove me 200k

Dobermann · Aug 02, 2006, 08:12 PM // 20:12

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Originally Posted by tomanders91

What would you suggest for another character? i only made a W/Mo because ive heard they are good for begginer farming. And i dont like playing with magic, axes and swords are the best lol.

W/Mo is NOT for begginer farming, im r5, playing for 13 months and i still use my wammo as my main money income, followed by my 55 necro
but as for other cahr, if u want to be a normaly always wanted in groups, but can take constant pressuer to do well, id say monk (as u can also go 55 on them)

Maria The Princess · Aug 02, 2006, 08:13 PM // 20:13

make a monk (always needed in partys, a passive role that is actually fun)

make a ranger (the most versatile and interesting class you can get

)

make a necromancer (tons of fun, have a undead army around you=bad?)

if you make 2 wariors you waist twice the cash on armors, weapons, skills, for the same "character slot function".

to learn the game better start in prophecies. the campaign will let you LEARN the game and its functions. delete your canthan warior, its useless. when you reach the desert you can change your secondary profession to /Mo,. before you reach it, you are not lvl 20 anyways, so farming lvl 12 monsters is a waist of time.

for now, play only with your warior. when you learn the game you will see the other characters "in work"and you will figure out wich one you want to try out.78

Chief · Aug 02, 2006, 08:18 PM // 20:18

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Originally Posted by wilderness

... If you want better items, gold low req 15^50s for example, then 200k is a good place to start buying and selling for profit. Read up in Ventaries Sell for item values, then scour the trade channels for bargains.

Buying and selling perfect low req items and perfect components is a good way to start. Just make sure you've educated yourself on values before you attempt this.

Tomanders91,

An item is only worth as much as someone is willing to pay and low requirement item does not make it better. Read Here.

You may also want to read the Farming forums for advice and tips. I would also recommend that you capture every elite skill (primary/secondary) and purchase all the regular skills for you Wammo. After you have captured/purchased all your skills for your W/Mo, then I would pick another secondary and purchase/capture all those skills. Keep cycling through each secondary (W/R, W/Me, W/N, W/E, etc). Once you have completed all your skills, then your Warrior will be extremely versatile and able to run any Warrior farming build (outside of weapons, armor and rune usage). Furthermore, you will be able to roll any PvP build (if you decide to experiment with that side of GW) and you will likely earn the Advanced Skill Hunter title.

As for weapons, I would get a vast selection, so you can change builds.
Hammers, Swords, Axes various upgrades (Vampiric, Zealous, Furious, Barbed, Icy, etc.) and modifiers (Defense, Fortitude, etc.).

Acquire various shields that are Strength and Tactics (with physical damage modifiers) based.

Additionally, you may want to have more than one armor set so you can rotate certain pieces (i.e. 3 pair of gloves ... 1 axe, 1 sword, 1 hammer, different helms, etc.), depending on what build you want to run.

Mournblade · Aug 02, 2006, 08:41 PM // 20:41

I'll tell you the same thing I tell everyone else who asks the questions you did... put the money in the bank and leave it there until you can figgure out what you want on your own. You can't rely on what everyone else thinks you should do.

Former Ruling · Aug 02, 2006, 09:22 PM // 21:22

If you have 200k - Then DON'T spend more than 100k of it unless its to get profit back.

You never want to fall below half of your total assets unless it will give good profit. The second you spend over half of it..Human Nature will pull the rest of the way and you'll be broke...

Buy things as if your budget were 100k.

wilderness · Aug 02, 2006, 09:24 PM // 21:24

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Originally Posted by Chief

Tomanders91,
1. An item is only worth as much as someone is willing to pay and low requirement item does not make it better.

2. I would also recommend that you capture every elite skill (primary/secondary) and purchase all the regular skills for you Wammo.

1. Low reqs are not technically better. But they do command more interest and hold significantly more value. I've made a considerable amount buying and selling, and I only ever deal in low reqs.

They aslo provide more adaptability when considering builds. For instance: With a grenths Balance riposte solo farming build, you will want most of your attributes set to Tactics and strength. Having a low req weapon will still enable you to do base dmg with your sword.

You may want to consider this if you'll be farming later in the game. And remember, all max dmg greens are req9 (except shiro's weapons) so they'll allow for most builds without the mammoth costs of their gold equivalents.

2. I wouldn't recommend buying all the skills at all. 80% of them you'll most likely find you will never use. Your best bet is to study all the skills available and pick the one's you know you'll be playing with. You can easily make a few thousand gold later in the game if there are skills you find interest in.

Also, it's pretty pointless to buy/capture skills from your secondary profession that rely on primary attributes. For instance: 5 seconds of Spell Breaker for a W/m does not warrant the time and effort involved in capping it.

Shadowfox1125 · Aug 02, 2006, 09:46 PM // 21:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maria The Princess

WHY DID YOU MAKE 2 WARIORS?..........

you know, i suggest u delete your factions warior and kep prophecies one, because you will change your secondary profession anyways soon. dont waist cash on 2 "identical" characters.... make anouther class, monk, ranger whatever.

imo its not only a waist of Ks its also a waist of time and caracter slots

Woah, woah, woah.. lay off. Let the man do what he wants. He has a linked account, so he's got 6 slots--he should have 4 available slots. Some people just like warriors, so there's no reason to be hating.. I myself have 2 warriors, but also a Monk, Ranger, and Necro. Don't be telling him what he can do or shouldn't do.. Plus, they won't be "identical" characters because he hasn't gotten that far in either world.

What I suggest:
Buy a Green Weapon (Sskai's Sword or Wing's Axe - both are about 10-15k)
And a Strongroot's Shelter (15k) or Exalted Aegis (20-25k) if you'd like.
Go to Kaineng and buy some max armor. (7.5k + materials)
Buy additional skills that you think you will need--some skills you will never use, but you never know.

Then you're set.
Continue with the storyline.

Aug 02, 2006, 06:33 PM // 18:33	#1
tomanders91 Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2006 Profession: W/Mo	OMG im rich!! - but what to do with the gold I have two characters, one in prophecies, one in factions, and after my cousin stopped playing the game he gave all his 200k gold to me, and my characters are both lvl 12!. I really need some advice on what to do. My prophecies one is a W/R, which isnt the best combination, my factions is a W/Mo which is better and is also better for farming which is what i want to do, so im thinking about focusing the money on one character and making his really good. But i need a few things. I need a good axe or sword I need a shield, a victos bulwark? or something different what armor should i get, i cant get any further than the harbor in factions atm, but in propehcies im at lions arch. What else should i do with the money? baring in mind i want to focus on farming when im lvl 20. (is farming still good in factions?)

Aug 02, 2006, 06:45 PM // 18:45	#2
Spike Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2005 Location: In front of my PC Guild: Kai Profession: E/Mo	Save the money unitl you can get 15k armour, also check out the auctions and get you self a nice sword and shield

Aug 02, 2006, 06:49 PM // 18:49	#3
Coridan Forge Runner Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: US Guild: Old Married Gamers {OMG} Profession: W/	I would suggest getting a "decent" weapon and shield...max damage etc but nothing too expensive....also would suggest going to Beacons Perch and getting a run to Droknars Forge and buy the 1500g armor (10-15k for a complete set)there...save the rest for 15k armor....also don't worry about secondary as u can switch them later in the game. FYI For a complete set of 15k armor its around 75-80k although it has NO added bonuses over the standard 1500g armor.

Aug 02, 2006, 06:49 PM // 18:49	#4
Stupid Shizno Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Madison, Wisconsin, USA Guild: [eF] Profession: Mo/	what your asking will blow 200k easy...

Aug 02, 2006, 06:50 PM // 18:50	#5
tomanders91 Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2006 Profession: W/Mo	ive heard there is no difference bewtween 15k armor and 1.5k armor except looks? ok thanks ill go to the auctions

Aug 02, 2006, 06:50 PM // 18:50	#6
Cherno Forge Runner Join Date: Jan 2006 Guild: Stars of Destiny Profession: E/	Yep, save your money. Use it to buy cap sigs or other skills you need as you go along, items to work on titles, or a particular weapon when you need one. Remember apart from skins you can get all the greens made yourself cheaper in most cases by getting the items and then finding the collector. Save up for armor if that's what floats your boat.

Aug 02, 2006, 06:54 PM // 18:54	#7
tomanders91 Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2006 Profession: W/Mo	do u think i should use it for my propehcies character or my factions? factions is quite hard atm, even though im not that far in the game.

Aug 02, 2006, 07:07 PM // 19:07	#8
wilderness tinyurl.com/6hqar7a Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: We Couldn't Figure Out A Name [LMAO] Profession: W/N	200k? I wouldn't say you were rich at all If you're not interested so much in aesthetics, then i'd stick with 1.5k armor as the stats are exactly the same and it will save you a good 60k or so. I'd also go for green items such as Victo's Axe, or Sskai's Sword as these sell for a fraction of their gold counterparts. If you want better items, gold low req 15^50s for example, then 200k is a good place to start buying and selling for profit. Read up in Ventaries Sell for item values, then scour the trade channels for bargains. Buying and selling perfect low req items and perfect components is a good way to start. Just make sure you've educated yourself on values before you attempt this.

Aug 02, 2006, 07:54 PM // 19:54	#9
tomanders91 Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2006 Profession: W/Mo	yeah i know its not rich, some people have 5 times as more but for a lvl 12 come on lol. Yeah i would like to buy low sell high, to make even more, i want to get some 1.5k armor, a victos axe and a shield, what shield do u suggest i try to get (not for too much).

Aug 02, 2006, 08:01 PM // 20:01	#10
Mr D J Permanently Unbanned Join Date: Jun 2005	Grab Strongroot's Shelter, it's the cheapest shield with the most optimal stats (9 Str, 30 Always/-2 Stance) and it only costs ~15k

Aug 02, 2006, 08:01 PM // 20:01	#11
Maria The Princess Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: Aequitas Deis	WHY DID YOU MAKE 2 WARIORS?.......... you know, i suggest u delete your factions warior and kep prophecies one, because you will change your secondary profession anyways soon. dont waist cash on 2 "identical" characters.... make anouther class, monk, ranger whatever. imo its not only a waist of Ks its also a waist of time and caracter slots

Aug 02, 2006, 08:05 PM // 20:05	#12
tomanders91 Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2006 Profession: W/Mo	What would you suggest for another character? i only made a W/Mo because ive heard they are good for begginer farming. And i dont like playing with magic, axes and swords are the best lol.

Aug 02, 2006, 08:09 PM // 20:09	#13
Dobermann Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2006	WOWZOR, ur cousin is realy kind, i wish sombody wuld giove me 200k

Aug 02, 2006, 08:13 PM // 20:13	#15
Maria The Princess Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: Aequitas Deis	make a monk (always needed in partys, a passive role that is actually fun) make a ranger (the most versatile and interesting class you can get ) make a necromancer (tons of fun, have a undead army around you=bad?) if you make 2 wariors you waist twice the cash on armors, weapons, skills, for the same "character slot function". to learn the game better start in prophecies. the campaign will let you LEARN the game and its functions. delete your canthan warior, its useless. when you reach the desert you can change your secondary profession to /Mo,. before you reach it, you are not lvl 20 anyways, so farming lvl 12 monsters is a waist of time. for now, play only with your warior. when you learn the game you will see the other characters "in work"and you will figure out wich one you want to try out.78

Aug 02, 2006, 08:41 PM // 20:41	#17
Mournblade Furnace Stoker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Guild: Dawn Treaders [DAWN] Profession: W/Mo	I'll tell you the same thing I tell everyone else who asks the questions you did... put the money in the bank and leave it there until you can figgure out what you want on your own. You can't rely on what everyone else thinks you should do.

Aug 02, 2006, 09:22 PM // 21:22	#18
Former Ruling Grotto Attendant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cedartown, Georgia Profession: R/	If you have 200k - Then DON'T spend more than 100k of it unless its to get profit back. You never want to fall below half of your total assets unless it will give good profit. The second you spend over half of it..Human Nature will pull the rest of the way and you'll be broke... Buy things as if your budget were 100k.