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CtrlAltDel · May 26, 2005, 06:54 PM // 18:54

So when you guys come up to a skill trader, and you can buy skills from him, do you just buy all of them, or just the ones you would use?

Popps97 · May 26, 2005, 06:56 PM // 18:56

if its the first time i've been to the town.. i dont' buy anything... I finish all the quets around the town, and the neibhooring towns before i buy any skills...

basically, most of the skills they offer can be awards from quests..

Lymix · May 26, 2005, 06:59 PM // 18:59

same for me. I'm always amazed when people talk about being out of skill points. I think I've bought only 3 skills. The rest I've earned by questing. Most are available if you just look around.

Auntie I · May 26, 2005, 07:00 PM // 19:00

What Popps97 said is true. The skills available at the trader should be around somewhere for doing a quest. I would suggest that you quest for as many skills as possible.

Loviatar · May 26, 2005, 07:04 PM // 19:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Auntie I

What Popps97 said is true. The skills available at the trader should be around somewhere for doing a quest. I would suggest that you quest for as many skills as possible.

absolutely
i have 12 skill points left and will only part with one as a last resort as i never know when i will actually need some

Amnisac · May 26, 2005, 07:07 PM // 19:07

I think I've used 2 or 3 by buying actual skills. But I have gotten at least 12 signet of captures. (I'm currently trying to get all elites fro both my classes) So they're about the only things I use skill points on.

CtrlAltDel · May 26, 2005, 07:09 PM // 19:09

ok, so it sounds like some of you are doing what i do
buy one if you cant find a quest around to get it, otherwise, just leave them be

unless obviously, someone is selling a signet of capture, and you pick that up anytime you see it

Auntie I · May 26, 2005, 07:10 PM // 19:10

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Originally Posted by Amnisac

I think I've used 2 or 3 by buying actual skills. But I have gotten at least 12 signet of captures. (I'm currently trying to get all elites fro both my classes) So they're about the only things I use skill points on.

I personally think this how Anet intended the points to be used. I've bought only 1 skill. Empathy in pre-searing is available to Mesmer primaries only. It's too useful and I never did find a trainer for it. (unless I spaced on reading the quest rewards)

Zexion · May 26, 2005, 07:17 PM // 19:17

Save the skill points for Signets of Capture, since that's the only way to get elite skills, and most normal skills can be gotten through quests.

_Zexion

Oolon · May 26, 2005, 07:22 PM // 19:22

I recently arrived at Lion's Gate and found the Skill Trader - but he doesn't have any new skills for me! Is that a good thing? I do almost all of the quests that come along, so maybe I have all of the ones I should have (I do have a lot to choose from).

It did surprise me that I hadn't missed any skills along the way though (if that's the case). I'm a level 16 MO/R.

- Oolon the Pious

May 26, 2005, 06:54 PM // 18:54	#1
CtrlAltDel Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ohio Guild: Brotherhood of Havoc Profession: Mo/Me	Unlocking Skills So when you guys come up to a skill trader, and you can buy skills from him, do you just buy all of them, or just the ones you would use?

May 26, 2005, 06:56 PM // 18:56	#2
Popps97 Academy Page Join Date: May 2005	if its the first time i've been to the town.. i dont' buy anything... I finish all the quets around the town, and the neibhooring towns before i buy any skills... basically, most of the skills they offer can be awards from quests..

May 26, 2005, 06:59 PM // 18:59	#3
Lymix Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City Profession: W/R	same for me. I'm always amazed when people talk about being out of skill points. I think I've bought only 3 skills. The rest I've earned by questing. Most are available if you just look around.

May 26, 2005, 07:00 PM // 19:00	#4
Auntie I Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Veritas Invictus Profession: E/Me	What Popps97 said is true. The skills available at the trader should be around somewhere for doing a quest. I would suggest that you quest for as many skills as possible.

May 26, 2005, 07:07 PM // 19:07	#6
Amnisac Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Marhan's Grotto Guild: Running Makes It Worse [Run] Profession: R/E	I think I've used 2 or 3 by buying actual skills. But I have gotten at least 12 signet of captures. (I'm currently trying to get all elites fro both my classes) So they're about the only things I use skill points on.

May 26, 2005, 07:09 PM // 19:09	#7
CtrlAltDel Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ohio Guild: Brotherhood of Havoc Profession: Mo/Me	ok, so it sounds like some of you are doing what i do buy one if you cant find a quest around to get it, otherwise, just leave them be unless obviously, someone is selling a signet of capture, and you pick that up anytime you see it

May 26, 2005, 07:17 PM // 19:17	#9
Zexion Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Warrior Nation [WN] Profession: N/Me	Save the skill points for Signets of Capture, since that's the only way to get elite skills, and most normal skills can be gotten through quests. _Zexion

May 26, 2005, 07:22 PM // 19:22	#10
Oolon Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle Guild: SOLO Profession: Monk	I recently arrived at Lion's Gate and found the Skill Trader - but he doesn't have any new skills for me! Is that a good thing? I do almost all of the quests that come along, so maybe I have all of the ones I should have (I do have a lot to choose from). It did surprise me that I hadn't missed any skills along the way though (if that's the case). I'm a level 16 MO/R. - Oolon the Pious