Why are the storage npcs always so far away from armorers and merchants? - Guild Wars Forums

Poppinjay · Jun 02, 2005, 01:18 PM // 13:18

Why are the storage npcs always so far away from armorers and merchants? Wouldn't it make more sense to:

A.) Spread the storage agents around.
B.) Put them next to the armorer, the merchant, and near material and dye traders?

It's a very minor issue, but I just can't understand what the developers were thinking when they set it up this way.

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Shandoo Bilari · Jun 02, 2005, 01:31 PM // 13:31

To avoid everyone from clustering in the same area at the same time?

Popps97 · Jun 02, 2005, 01:31 PM // 13:31

Why? You can open your storage window, and manipulate anything inside of it, till you zone, or close the window, from anywhere inside the zone.

Poppinjay · Jun 05, 2005, 11:45 PM // 23:45

You still have to run around looking for them.

It isn't a big deal. It is mostly annoying because it shows an element the designers did not think through.

Even if you think about it from a role playing perspective, why would the storage agents position themselves furthest away from where they are most needed?

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Wrath of m0o · Jun 06, 2005, 12:15 AM // 00:15

As long as the merchant and storage are in the same vincinity....im happy !

Swarnt Brightstar · Jun 06, 2005, 12:35 AM // 00:35

I couldnt find the Storage agent at amnoon oasis until I finally asked my friend and he showed me... Everyone's always spamming "where is the vault!" or "WTF I CANT FIND THE FRIKKIN STORAGE THINGEY!!!!!!!!!1" there needs to be some intervention...

eA-Zaku · Jun 06, 2005, 01:50 AM // 01:50

Does it take that long to explore the whole town? I was pretty lost too, but through exploring for new quests and isolated NPC's in new towns, I've memorized all important NPC's in major towns.

I'm pretty sure most of us were overwhelmed when we first got to Lion's Arch. The fact that the Armor and Weapons NPC were next to each other didn't really help if you went in the opposite direction of them. I supposed this is "bad design" and they should put all the NPCs next to the hench. [/sarcasm]

Olfin Bedwere · Jun 06, 2005, 04:04 AM // 04:04

For some people it`s the only exersize they're getting.

Poppinjay · Jun 07, 2005, 04:06 PM // 16:06

It was only a minor suggestion (with an equally minor fix).

It is nothing at all like a gamestopper, or even that serious. I is just one littel annoyance that I thought I would mention. I was not trying to blow it out of proportion.

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Darkest Dawn · Jun 07, 2005, 04:12 PM // 16:12

I understand ya. I wish they were closer at times as well. I do understand the issue of overcrowding as well. So it's a toss up between my ease of comfort, verses realistic demands in a MMO.

Teklord · Jun 07, 2005, 04:29 PM // 16:29

Having trouble finding the storage guyz? Well ladies and gentlemen, the solution is simple! Hold the "Alt" key (or in my case the little orange button on my n52) and spin 360 degrees... this (holding of the key) highlights all NPCs in the immediate area. I also use it all the time to locate collectors that I may otherwise not find because I didn't physically see them.

Its also handy when selecting the merchant that some moron is standing directly on, one of those minor annoyances...

Jun 02, 2005, 01:18 PM // 13:18	#1
Poppinjay Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005	Why are the storage npcs always so far away from armorers and merchants? Why are the storage npcs always so far away from armorers and merchants? Wouldn't it make more sense to: A.) Spread the storage agents around. B.) Put them next to the armorer, the merchant, and near material and dye traders? It's a very minor issue, but I just can't understand what the developers were thinking when they set it up this way. Pop

Jun 02, 2005, 01:31 PM // 13:31	#2
Shandoo Bilari Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Location: NoVa Guild: Dark Brotherhood Profession: Mo/	To avoid everyone from clustering in the same area at the same time?

Jun 02, 2005, 01:31 PM // 13:31	#3
Popps97 Academy Page Join Date: May 2005	Why? You can open your storage window, and manipulate anything inside of it, till you zone, or close the window, from anywhere inside the zone.

Jun 05, 2005, 11:45 PM // 23:45	#4
Poppinjay Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005	You still have to run around looking for them. It isn't a big deal. It is mostly annoying because it shows an element the designers did not think through. Even if you think about it from a role playing perspective, why would the storage agents position themselves furthest away from where they are most needed? Poppinjay "Enough of this feaces, this is a pathetic "WAAAHHH NERF!" thread...Locked." -Principa Discordia What your moderators think of you.

Jun 06, 2005, 12:15 AM // 00:15	#5
Wrath of m0o Desert Nomad Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Boston Ma. Guild: Is That Your Build[HaHa] Profession: P/W	As long as the merchant and storage are in the same vincinity....im happy !

Jun 06, 2005, 12:35 AM // 00:35	#6
Swarnt Brightstar Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mongolia!... But sadly Florida Guild: Rulers of Mythology <ROM> Profession: R/Mo	I couldnt find the Storage agent at amnoon oasis until I finally asked my friend and he showed me... Everyone's always spamming "where is the vault!" or "WTF I CANT FIND THE FRIKKIN STORAGE THINGEY!!!!!!!!!1" there needs to be some intervention...

Jun 06, 2005, 01:50 AM // 01:50	#7
eA-Zaku Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005	Does it take that long to explore the whole town? I was pretty lost too, but through exploring for new quests and isolated NPC's in new towns, I've memorized all important NPC's in major towns. I'm pretty sure most of us were overwhelmed when we first got to Lion's Arch. The fact that the Armor and Weapons NPC were next to each other didn't really help if you went in the opposite direction of them. I supposed this is "bad design" and they should put all the NPCs next to the hench. [/sarcasm]

Jun 06, 2005, 04:04 AM // 04:04	#8
Olfin Bedwere Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Profession: W/Mo	For some people it`s the only exersize they're getting.

Jun 07, 2005, 04:06 PM // 16:06	#9
Poppinjay Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005	It was only a minor suggestion (with an equally minor fix). It is nothing at all like a gamestopper, or even that serious. I is just one littel annoyance that I thought I would mention. I was not trying to blow it out of proportion. Pop

Jun 07, 2005, 04:12 PM // 16:12	#10
Darkest Dawn Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ohio, USA Profession: W/Mo	I understand ya. I wish they were closer at times as well. I do understand the issue of overcrowding as well. So it's a toss up between my ease of comfort, verses realistic demands in a MMO.

Jun 07, 2005, 04:29 PM // 16:29	#11
Teklord Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lloyd.ab.ca Guild: Lords of All Profession: R/Mo	Having trouble finding the storage guyz? Well ladies and gentlemen, the solution is simple! Hold the "Alt" key (or in my case the little orange button on my n52) and spin 360 degrees... this (holding of the key) highlights all NPCs in the immediate area. I also use it all the time to locate collectors that I may otherwise not find because I didn't physically see them. Its also handy when selecting the merchant that some moron is standing directly on, one of those minor annoyances...