The Money Making Thread, How do you make money? - Guild Wars Forums

Warmaster Ric · May 31, 2005, 01:37 PM // 13:37

To be honest, I love guild wars, however, me and my friends are abolsutley poor on it. We were discussing making a guild. Setting up the guild was easy, I mean 100 gold, that was 10 each. We are trying to get a cape but it isn't going so well. We need about another 700 gold or so. And at the same time trying to get the best armour possible. Then later I have a heart attack when I was told that a Guild Hall costs 100,000. We barely can afford 1,000.

So to answer my question: How do you make money?

I've seen LV1s walking up to the Guild Resistar and Emblemer buying capes for their guild even though they are the only ones in it!? It boggles the mind how they get the money.

So calling all Guild Wars millionaires or whatnot. How do you make money on this game? Any hints and tips would greatly be appreciated. Hey donations would be fantastic, but I don't expect you to donate. Thanks for your help.

brainer · May 31, 2005, 01:49 PM // 13:49

Making money was hard for me at first, but managed to do it. You simply adventure, and sell the items you find, either to a merchant, or sell to other players.
Again, beginning is hard, i could never get out of 2bars but finally did.
I'm in a guild of 5 players, 3 of them active, we have money for everything desired. I even help them to get armor.

So adventure and uncover more items, and sell them. That's how I do it.

Starsky-sama · May 31, 2005, 01:51 PM // 13:51

its really just taking the time to farm for money/items and not being bored of doing continuous runs.

endurance is the key to making money.

(thats just my opinion.hehe)

-Victory is Mine

Guillotine · May 31, 2005, 01:58 PM // 13:58

Yep, and as you progess you're going to find far better items. Don't bother trying to farm as a low level.

Warmaster Ric · May 31, 2005, 02:24 PM // 14:24

cool thanks for your input, i understand what you mean. Fortunately, during the Great Northern Wall mission I killed several creatures selling the stuff i didn't need and i made 224 gold, which I'm chuffed about.

Keep these suggestions coming.

Ashleigh McMahon · May 31, 2005, 02:30 PM // 14:30

Well, When you enter the crystal desert, items drop commonly wich you can sell for 50+gold each.

The reason you see such low levels that are rich, is most likely because they have a " main character" wich is further into the game, and they transfer things between characters via Storage.

Hope this helps, I can donate 300gp for the guild cape, if you wish

Regards, Ashleigh.

Axle_the_Red · May 31, 2005, 02:34 PM // 14:34

if you find any dyes...those make lots of money if you sell them to other players.

Valin · May 31, 2005, 02:57 PM // 14:57

As you progress in the game the gold drops increase in size dramatically. Then you just feel out the balance of selling vs. salvaging for the loot to gain cash. In the high level areas you get tons of stuff.

There are a couple of great vids floating around here somewhere showing how people farm...

Orderless · May 31, 2005, 03:08 PM // 15:08

I agree with the guy about dye. Get an idea of what they are worth and you can sell them easily. The rest of the stuff is a real drag to try to sell unless its rare.

wgregory87 · May 31, 2005, 03:13 PM // 15:13

I had troubles until I got up to about Yaks Bend. There I started hitting runes and whatnot. Raking in 11,000 for a major rune of vigor didnt hurt

. My friend kept asking me to buy a cape for our guild when I had about 3plat. Capes really arent important and should be the last of your concern until you get enough money that it wont hurt you...

Roken · May 31, 2005, 04:02 PM // 16:02

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Originally Posted by Starsky-sama

its really just taking the time to farm for money/items and not being bored of doing continuous runs.

endurance is the key to making money.

(thats just my opinion.hehe)

-Victory is Mine

Yep, thats exactly what I say. Also, when you get to the Gates of Kryta mission, making money will be alot easier, becuase the drops are worth more and stacks of 6+ drop instead of one or two.

Warmaster Ric · May 31, 2005, 04:13 PM // 16:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ashleigh McMahon

Well, When you enter the crystal desert, items drop commonly wich you can sell for 50+gold each.

The reason you see such low levels that are rich, is most likely because they have a " main character" wich is further into the game, and they transfer things between characters via Storage.

Hope this helps, I can donate 300gp for the guild cape, if you wish

Regards, Ashleigh.

Yeah that 300 gp will do nicely thanks! Keep the ideas coming as I'm slowly becoming richer

Fye Duron · May 31, 2005, 04:33 PM // 16:33

Personally I have found just getting through the game as the best way to raise money. I am now lvl 20 and have ascended. I have never had alot of money, but I have never farmed. I have my armor and a good weapon, and at this point all I have to do is save up for my 15k armor...

Darkest Dawn · May 31, 2005, 04:46 PM // 16:46

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The reason you see such low levels that are rich, is most likely because they have a " main character" wich is further into the game, and they transfer things between characters via Storage.

Yep, that's one thing I do. Also, if your guildmates help each other, esp. the noobs, it is great.

And of course, selling good items, weapons, and dye's is a very good way to get gold.

One bit of advise I'd give to a noob, is to find out what types of resources(iron, leather, bone, etc...) your character will need for better armor and then salvage items to find those items. Hold on to them and sell the rest you don't need for gold. In Ascelon, post sear, there is some great armor you can get for 150 gold each piece plus the resources. Example: 4 tanned hide, and one bone, plus 150 gold for a _________.

Please note that there are two armor crafters in Ascelon post sear(by the big bonfire. One sells better armor than the other.

Warmaster Ric · May 31, 2005, 05:20 PM // 17:20

yeah i got a couple of dyes from killing monsters. I sold them to the dye trader for 235 for both (1 was 135 the other 105). Was I right to do this? or should I have sold them to players?

Either way, keep your posts coming. I value your advice.

Warmaster Ric · May 31, 2005, 05:21 PM // 17:21

PS. both dyes were purple

Song · May 31, 2005, 06:28 PM // 18:28

you wont need to save up for a guild hall... the correct way to get one is become good at the game and win it for yourselves. if you buy it off a high level guild, you are jsut further damning yourself to mediocrity.

cyberzomby · May 31, 2005, 06:30 PM // 18:30

Purple dyes can be sold to players for nice prices i think
But ive created an elementalist/monk for farming purposes. Cause of some guildbusines i need cash ( not not the sigil ) so ive created a farmer
Now i only need to get him high level

C-Tzar · May 31, 2005, 06:36 PM // 18:36

How to make money:

Kill things. (and do it solo)

relientK_fan · May 31, 2005, 06:38 PM // 18:38

Can anyone post one of these farming videos? I'm gonna make a farming character...

May 31, 2005, 01:37 PM // 13:37	#1
Warmaster Ric Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Location: My yard, Wolverhampton, England. Guild: none (Yet) Profession: R/Me	The Money Making Thread, How do you make money? To be honest, I love guild wars, however, me and my friends are abolsutley poor on it. We were discussing making a guild. Setting up the guild was easy, I mean 100 gold, that was 10 each. We are trying to get a cape but it isn't going so well. We need about another 700 gold or so. And at the same time trying to get the best armour possible. Then later I have a heart attack when I was told that a Guild Hall costs 100,000. We barely can afford 1,000. So to answer my question: How do you make money? I've seen LV1s walking up to the Guild Resistar and Emblemer buying capes for their guild even though they are the only ones in it!? It boggles the mind how they get the money. So calling all Guild Wars millionaires or whatnot. How do you make money on this game? Any hints and tips would greatly be appreciated. Hey donations would be fantastic, but I don't expect you to donate. Thanks for your help.

May 31, 2005, 02:24 PM // 14:24	#5
Warmaster Ric Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Location: My yard, Wolverhampton, England. Guild: none (Yet) Profession: R/Me	cool thanks for your input, i understand what you mean. Fortunately, during the Great Northern Wall mission I killed several creatures selling the stuff i didn't need and i made 224 gold, which I'm chuffed about. Keep these suggestions coming. Last edited by Warmaster Ric; May 31, 2005 at 02:25 PM // 14:25.. Reason: Spelling mistake

May 31, 2005, 01:49 PM // 13:49	#2
brainer Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2005	Making money was hard for me at first, but managed to do it. You simply adventure, and sell the items you find, either to a merchant, or sell to other players. Again, beginning is hard, i could never get out of 2bars but finally did. I'm in a guild of 5 players, 3 of them active, we have money for everything desired. I even help them to get armor. So adventure and uncover more items, and sell them. That's how I do it.

May 31, 2005, 01:51 PM // 13:51	#3
Starsky-sama Forge Runner Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Land of the Z Chest \o/ Guild: [NOT]-Nomads of Turmoil. Profession: W/	its really just taking the time to farm for money/items and not being bored of doing continuous runs. endurance is the key to making money. (thats just my opinion.hehe) -Victory is Mine

May 31, 2005, 01:58 PM // 13:58	#4
Guillotine Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	Yep, and as you progess you're going to find far better items. Don't bother trying to farm as a low level.

May 31, 2005, 02:30 PM // 14:30	#6
Ashleigh McMahon Site Contributor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North East England Guild: WoTU[Warlords of the Underworld] Profession: Mo/Me	Well, When you enter the crystal desert, items drop commonly wich you can sell for 50+gold each. The reason you see such low levels that are rich, is most likely because they have a " main character" wich is further into the game, and they transfer things between characters via Storage. Hope this helps, I can donate 300gp for the guild cape, if you wish Regards, Ashleigh.

May 31, 2005, 02:34 PM // 14:34	#7
Axle_the_Red Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2005	if you find any dyes...those make lots of money if you sell them to other players.

May 31, 2005, 02:57 PM // 14:57	#8
Valin Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Order of the Stick Profession: N/Mo	As you progress in the game the gold drops increase in size dramatically. Then you just feel out the balance of selling vs. salvaging for the loot to gain cash. In the high level areas you get tons of stuff. There are a couple of great vids floating around here somewhere showing how people farm...

May 31, 2005, 03:08 PM // 15:08	#9
Orderless Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005	I agree with the guy about dye. Get an idea of what they are worth and you can sell them easily. The rest of the stuff is a real drag to try to sell unless its rare.

May 31, 2005, 03:13 PM // 15:13	#10
wgregory87 Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005 Location: North Vancouver Guild: TYSN Profession: Mo/W	I had troubles until I got up to about Yaks Bend. There I started hitting runes and whatnot. Raking in 11,000 for a major rune of vigor didnt hurt . My friend kept asking me to buy a cape for our guild when I had about 3plat. Capes really arent important and should be the last of your concern until you get enough money that it wont hurt you...

May 31, 2005, 04:33 PM // 16:33	#13
Fye Duron Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chico, CA, USA Guild: Dragon Fang	Personally I have found just getting through the game as the best way to raise money. I am now lvl 20 and have ascended. I have never had alot of money, but I have never farmed. I have my armor and a good weapon, and at this point all I have to do is save up for my 15k armor...

May 31, 2005, 05:20 PM // 17:20	#15
Warmaster Ric Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Location: My yard, Wolverhampton, England. Guild: none (Yet) Profession: R/Me	yeah i got a couple of dyes from killing monsters. I sold them to the dye trader for 235 for both (1 was 135 the other 105). Was I right to do this? or should I have sold them to players? Either way, keep your posts coming. I value your advice.

May 31, 2005, 05:21 PM // 17:21	#16
Warmaster Ric Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Location: My yard, Wolverhampton, England. Guild: none (Yet) Profession: R/Me	PS. both dyes were purple

May 31, 2005, 06:28 PM // 18:28	#17
Song Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005 Guild: The House of the White Lotus Profession: R/	you wont need to save up for a guild hall... the correct way to get one is become good at the game and win it for yourselves. if you buy it off a high level guild, you are jsut further damning yourself to mediocrity.

May 31, 2005, 06:30 PM // 18:30	#18
cyberzomby Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Netherlands Guild: The Heroics Profession: N/Me	Purple dyes can be sold to players for nice prices i think But ive created an elementalist/monk for farming purposes. Cause of some guildbusines i need cash ( not not the sigil ) so ive created a farmer Now i only need to get him high level

May 31, 2005, 06:36 PM // 18:36	#19
C-Tzar Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Location: North AL, USA Profession: E/Mo	How to make money: Kill things. (and do it solo)

May 31, 2005, 06:38 PM // 18:38	#20
relientK_fan Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere, Nowhere Guild: Sith Overlords[SO] Profession: W/Mo	Can anyone post one of these farming videos? I'm gonna make a farming character...