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Marksmann · Apr 05, 2005, 01:22 AM // 01:22

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Originally Posted by Loviatar

one rune EACH of 5 pieces

5 different runes

Runes are the armor upgrades of Guild Wars. Each piece of crafted armor can hold a single rune, for a total of five runes per character. These runes must be either general runes, usable by all characters, or specific to your primary class - runes cannot upgrade armor for a different class. In addition, multiple runes of the same type do not stack; if more than one is equipped, only one will function. At the moment there are relatively few runes available for each class.

How do you come by the Runes? I've been playing GW now since the first BWE, and have yet to figure out how to find/buy/craft runes, or how they work. (Yes, I know, I'm rather slow, but I smile alot, so people aren't offended.) And all of my 4 characters are level 10 or above; none are above level 14, though. I've got one to Lion's Arch, but not sure how that happened.

chalt2 · Apr 05, 2005, 12:24 PM // 12:24

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Originally Posted by Kaiwyn

I don't seem capable of making enough money to warrant buying an identification kit and the kit that renders stuff down, so I dumped the identify kit.

Psst...Kaiwyn, I hope you didn't just "drop" your Ident kit, because you can sell it back to an outfitter and here is the good part if you use all but the last "charge" of the Ident kit (or Salvage kit) then sell it back to the outfitter you will get 50% value for it! So, if I remember correctly a basic salvage kit cost 100 gold and had 25 uses (charges) and after I used 24 of them I'd take it back to the outfitter and sell it for 50 gold, now that's a good deal.

Virtuoso · Apr 05, 2005, 12:31 PM // 12:31

Personally, I couldn't wait to get the hell out of that place. Coming from the other BWEs, it irritated me to no end that I had to run around to get my second profession and some starting skills. Not to mention the fact that a lot of the stuff felt like it wasn't implimented correctly. I ran into 3-4 missions that were just uncompletable. And then it was a pain to find the correct trainers... I got out of there at like level 3 or 4 and never looked back.

-Virt

Loviatar · Apr 05, 2005, 05:33 PM // 17:33

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Originally Posted by Marksmann

How do you come by the Runes? I've been playing GW now since the first BWE, and have yet to figure out how to find/buy/craft runes, or how they work. (Yes, I know, I'm rather slow, but I smile alot, so people aren't offended.) And all of my 4 characters are level 10 or above; none are above level 14, though. I've got one to Lion's Arch, but not sure how that happened.

expert salvage kit on rare items

always id armor or expert salvage it

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/rune-listing-id29.php

Kaiwyn · Apr 05, 2005, 08:53 PM // 20:53

Chalt2: No didn't "drop" kit...just stopped buying them but didn't know at the time about being able to seell them back like that so used all 25 uses.

Lovitar: If I ident rare articles and find runes, salvage...then how do you apply a rune to an article of your armor?

IceD'Bear · Apr 05, 2005, 08:57 PM // 20:57

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Originally Posted by Kaiwyn

If I ident rare articles and find runes, salvage...then how do you apply a rune to an article of your armor?

The same way you would dye your armor - double click the rune, then click on the armor.

Marksmann · Apr 05, 2005, 09:49 PM // 21:49

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Originally Posted by Loviatar

expert salvage kit on rare items

always id armor or expert salvage it

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/rune-listing-id29.php

Thanks, Loviatar. That clears up that issue for my guild. I'd read that info in the "Rune Listing" area, but it didn't say HOW to get them, just what they are and what they're for. So, thanks again.

MoldyRiceFrenzy · Apr 06, 2005, 04:51 AM // 04:51

My ingame name is skye unknown...

Xellos · Apr 06, 2005, 05:02 AM // 05:02

I'll madly rush to 20, and farm because of GvG. As balanced as it is, items do make a difference, specially to warriors and rangers, which I am both.

I'll probably have one character in pre-searing for a long time, the last time I made a new character, he was level 10 before he left the academy. I've seen level 12s though, so I guess there's some of us who really like exploring.

On a side note, Tyria aka Pre-Seared Ascalon is probably godly compared to the rest of the current game enviroment wise. It's open, and has a much higher realism feel to it then any mission from ascalon I've played. Ascalon missions look cool, but when you've played it a bit, it's just a darn maze with only 1-2 paths, all the terrain and doodads are just there for looks, it's not like you can use streaming technology to blow the darn sand away or something, or create a crater with the catapult. Nope, it's how the movement works in this game, by railing. Tyria on the other hand, at least lets you move around, and the NPCs there at least have more scripts to them. It'd be nice to see the bandits have at least some organising like the white mantle watch tower guys. It'd be awesome to have some bandits try to "mug" you when your a bit far out. Point being, Tyria is way better then the rest of the game in terms of enviroment.

Perishiko ReLLiK · Apr 06, 2005, 05:23 AM // 05:23

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Originally Posted by Xellos

I'll madly rush to 20, and farm because of GvG. As balanced as it is, items do make a difference, specially to warriors and rangers, which I am both.

I'll probably have one character in pre-searing for a long time, the last time I made a new character, he was level 10 before he left the academy. I've seen level 12s though, so I guess there's some of us who really like exploring.

On a side note, Tyria aka Pre-Seared Ascalon is probably godly compared to the rest of the current game enviroment wise. It's open, and has a much higher realism feel to it then any mission from ascalon I've played. Ascalon missions look cool, but when you've played it a bit, it's just a darn maze with only 1-2 paths, all the terrain and doodads are just there for looks, it's not like you can use streaming technology to blow the darn sand away or something, or create a crater with the catapult. Nope, it's how the movement works in this game, by railing. Tyria on the other hand, at least lets you move around, and the NPCs there at least have more scripts to them. It'd be nice to see the bandits have at least some organising like the white mantle watch tower guys. It'd be awesome to have some bandits try to "mug" you when your a bit far out. Point being, Tyria is way better then the rest of the game in terms of enviroment.

I'll have to remember that and explore it past lvl 5 this next beta... heh, i just felt too lonely... and tried to get the academy asap.

Xellos · Apr 06, 2005, 06:30 AM // 06:30

Get a partner, northlands is fun. Course, bit suicidal if you do it right away, I don't really see any real way level 1s can take on the charr.

Kaiwyn · Apr 08, 2005, 04:20 PM // 16:20

I read the page on Rune Listings...can they only be applied to CRAFTED armour? Being still in Pre-sear I am getting bits of armour from collectors. Will I have to get armour crafted as soon as I get into the Academy area?

Marksmann · Apr 08, 2005, 04:39 PM // 16:39

From what I've read, Kaiwyn, the runes can be applied to any armor you have, but since I've not had any experience with them, I can't say for sure. You will be able to get armor crafted in the post-searing world and you'll just have to see if the choices will be any better than what equipment you acquired in pre-searing Ascalon. I think there was a crafter in pre-searing Ascalon, also, but his stock was pretty basic stuff, not worth using gold on.

Xellos · Apr 08, 2005, 10:09 PM // 22:09

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Originally Posted by Kaiwyn

I read the page on Rune Listings...can they only be applied to CRAFTED armour? Being still in Pre-sear I am getting bits of armour from collectors. Will I have to get armour crafted as soon as I get into the Academy area?

Collectors armour IS crafted armour, since only you can wear it.

Kaiwyn · Apr 09, 2005, 05:29 PM // 17:29

How does the armour you can get from the collectors in pre-sear Ascalon compare to any armor you can get crafted from the guy on the second level in the town, and if you apply a rune to a piece of armor after the academy...can you get the rune out again to use on another piece when you change your armour?

Marksmann · Apr 09, 2005, 05:38 PM // 17:38

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Originally Posted by Kaiwyn

How does the armour you can get from the collectors in pre-sear Ascalon compare to any armor you can get crafted from the guy on the second level in the town, and if you apply a rune to a piece of armor after the academy...can you get the rune out again to use on another piece when you change your armour?

I found that what the collectors gave me was at least as good as, better in some cases, than what was offered in town. Now about the runes being transferrable....I'll have to listen for that answer from someone else who has experience with them. Using the runes is something I'm really looking forward to doing this next weekend, since I missed out on them completely in all of the other BEW's. I've also got a couple of rings that I have no clue on how to use, and so will be trying to figure them out, also. Do you know anything about how to use rings?

Kaiwyn · Apr 09, 2005, 09:20 PM // 21:20

There are rings? LOL! This game is getting VERY complicated...you can't just equip them, I take it?

Bodhisativa · Apr 09, 2005, 09:30 PM // 21:30

I've got a level 15 warrior trapped in pre-sear Ascalon. Can't enter the Academy or leave the public areas of Ascalon. So if you're thinking of taking your time in pre-sear Kaiwyn, don't get imprisoned like me... don't waste your life, it's just too short,... way too short.

Olfin Bedwere · Apr 09, 2005, 09:50 PM // 21:50

I left Pre-Searing too early, didn`t get my belt pouch made. Wished I would have stayed a while longer but I`ve got a level 7 Wa/Mo in Ascalon. I`ve done a few of the missions and worked the Explorable areas but I don`t venture too far as I`m saving it for release time. I`ve played all but one of the week-end events and am looking forward to this coming event. If you get up to Ascalon look me up and I`ll take you around. I usually grab 2 henchmen and cut my own path but rather enjoyed the one party I joined last BWE although the Necro who was leading was in a bit of a hurry. My game name is Olfin Bedwere (cookie for anyone who knows where it comes from). I`m also an aging gamer at 43.

It amazes me how much Ascalon and the N Wall terrain has changed since that first event.

Kaiwyn · Apr 10, 2005, 04:06 PM // 16:06

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Originally Posted by Bodhisativa

I've got a level 15 warrior trapped in pre-sear Ascalon. Can't enter the Academy or leave the public areas of Ascalon. So if you're thinking of taking your time in pre-sear Kaiwyn, don't get imprisoned like me... don't waste your life, it's just too short,... way too short.

Trapped? LOL! You can get to level 15 in pre-sear?

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Originally Posted by Whaleman

I left Pre-Searing too early, didn`t get my belt pouch made. Wished I would have stayed a while longer but I`ve got a level 7 Wa/Mo in Ascalon. I`m also an aging gamer at 43.
It amazes me how much Ascalon and the N Wall terrain has changed since that first event.

I probably won't enter the academy for a while.

Apr 09, 2005, 09:30 PM // 21:30	#58
Bodhisativa Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	Free The Bodhisativa!!! I've got a level 15 warrior trapped in pre-sear Ascalon. Can't enter the Academy or leave the public areas of Ascalon. So if you're thinking of taking your time in pre-sear Kaiwyn, don't get imprisoned like me... don't waste your life, it's just too short,... way too short.

Apr 05, 2005, 12:31 PM // 12:31	#43
Virtuoso Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2005	Personally, I couldn't wait to get the hell out of that place. Coming from the other BWEs, it irritated me to no end that I had to run around to get my second profession and some starting skills. Not to mention the fact that a lot of the stuff felt like it wasn't implimented correctly. I ran into 3-4 missions that were just uncompletable. And then it was a pain to find the correct trainers... I got out of there at like level 3 or 4 and never looked back. -Virt

Apr 05, 2005, 08:53 PM // 20:53	#45
Kaiwyn Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BC Canada	Chalt2: No didn't "drop" kit...just stopped buying them but didn't know at the time about being able to seell them back like that so used all 25 uses. Lovitar: If I ident rare articles and find runes, salvage...then how do you apply a rune to an article of your armor?

Apr 06, 2005, 04:51 AM // 04:51	#48
MoldyRiceFrenzy Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Guild: Confusion in The Ranks[tArD] Profession: Mo/W	My ingame name is skye unknown...

Apr 06, 2005, 05:02 AM // 05:02	#49
Xellos Jungle Guide Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: No Idea	I'll madly rush to 20, and farm because of GvG. As balanced as it is, items do make a difference, specially to warriors and rangers, which I am both. I'll probably have one character in pre-searing for a long time, the last time I made a new character, he was level 10 before he left the academy. I've seen level 12s though, so I guess there's some of us who really like exploring. On a side note, Tyria aka Pre-Seared Ascalon is probably godly compared to the rest of the current game enviroment wise. It's open, and has a much higher realism feel to it then any mission from ascalon I've played. Ascalon missions look cool, but when you've played it a bit, it's just a darn maze with only 1-2 paths, all the terrain and doodads are just there for looks, it's not like you can use streaming technology to blow the darn sand away or something, or create a crater with the catapult. Nope, it's how the movement works in this game, by railing. Tyria on the other hand, at least lets you move around, and the NPCs there at least have more scripts to them. It'd be nice to see the bandits have at least some organising like the white mantle watch tower guys. It'd be awesome to have some bandits try to "mug" you when your a bit far out. Point being, Tyria is way better then the rest of the game in terms of enviroment.

Apr 06, 2005, 06:30 AM // 06:30	#51
Xellos Jungle Guide Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: No Idea	Get a partner, northlands is fun. Course, bit suicidal if you do it right away, I don't really see any real way level 1s can take on the charr.

Apr 08, 2005, 04:20 PM // 16:20	#52
Kaiwyn Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BC Canada	I read the page on Rune Listings...can they only be applied to CRAFTED armour? Being still in Pre-sear I am getting bits of armour from collectors. Will I have to get armour crafted as soon as I get into the Academy area?

Apr 08, 2005, 04:39 PM // 16:39	#53
Marksmann Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: In my house in America Guild: Knights of the Fell Republic, (KOFR) Profession: E/Mo	From what I've read, Kaiwyn, the runes can be applied to any armor you have, but since I've not had any experience with them, I can't say for sure. You will be able to get armor crafted in the post-searing world and you'll just have to see if the choices will be any better than what equipment you acquired in pre-searing Ascalon. I think there was a crafter in pre-searing Ascalon, also, but his stock was pretty basic stuff, not worth using gold on.

Apr 09, 2005, 05:29 PM // 17:29	#55
Kaiwyn Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BC Canada	How does the armour you can get from the collectors in pre-sear Ascalon compare to any armor you can get crafted from the guy on the second level in the town, and if you apply a rune to a piece of armor after the academy...can you get the rune out again to use on another piece when you change your armour?

Apr 09, 2005, 09:20 PM // 21:20	#57
Kaiwyn Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BC Canada	There are rings? LOL! This game is getting VERY complicated...you can't just equip them, I take it?

Apr 09, 2005, 09:50 PM // 21:50	#59
Olfin Bedwere Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Profession: W/Mo	I left Pre-Searing too early, didn`t get my belt pouch made. Wished I would have stayed a while longer but I`ve got a level 7 Wa/Mo in Ascalon. I`ve done a few of the missions and worked the Explorable areas but I don`t venture too far as I`m saving it for release time. I`ve played all but one of the week-end events and am looking forward to this coming event. If you get up to Ascalon look me up and I`ll take you around. I usually grab 2 henchmen and cut my own path but rather enjoyed the one party I joined last BWE although the Necro who was leading was in a bit of a hurry. My game name is Olfin Bedwere (cookie for anyone who knows where it comes from). I`m also an aging gamer at 43. It amazes me how much Ascalon and the N Wall terrain has changed since that first event.