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

Ok, other than war/mo or mo/war (which I've heard are best for PvE farming in the past) what would you guys say is the best at farming in PvE? (say, at level 20, so the highest end PvE stuff). On the same note, if all are about equal in terms of being able to solo farm, would a ranger/mo be pretty good at it?

HotSnack · Apr 09, 2005, 05:37 PM // 17:37

I hear that Ranger/Monks are actually rated pretty high in terms of soloing ability.

As for farming, people usually do Riverside, or hunt for Drakes in Gates of Kryta.

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

Pardon my ignorance...what is farming?

HotSnack · Apr 09, 2005, 05:41 PM // 17:41

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Originally Posted by Kaiwyn

Pardon my ignorance...what is farming?

When you camp one area due to the drops found in that area.

Excalibur · Apr 09, 2005, 05:46 PM // 17:46

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Originally Posted by Kaiwyn

Pardon my ignorance...what is farming?

Apparently this

. Certainly a few answers to some things I wasn't sure on.

Didymus C. Corax · Apr 09, 2005, 05:50 PM // 17:50

I've done solo PvE as a Ranger and Ranger/Monk...done pretty well at it really...great at making those long distance attacks. By the time some creatures get to you, they're dead or badly damaged. Also, taking the high ground in some cases keeps them from getting to you at all

...found a great bow whilst hunting dragons...picked it up as the last henchman died...ran like hell and came back to res the group (all henchies 'cause they behave themselves better than the group I ran with before)...I never finished the run alone (only level 13), but I made a good go of it and found some tasty goodies.

static deathbringer · Apr 09, 2005, 06:03 PM // 18:03

well im a lvl 14 W/NEC and i hunt in the shiver peaks solo atm and do pretty well for myself, havent made it to riverside yet and i know thats where the best farming is, but when i really need the cash i go hunt the breach and kill every single charr i can find, they drop hides and even sometimes pelts, in one run through of the breach i can pick up 30+ hides and maybe 2 pelts, plus other stuff i just salvage or sell

Ensign · Apr 09, 2005, 06:20 PM // 18:20

I'd vote for a R/Mo for the most straightforward pharming. W/Mos are more durable and will certainly get the job done - but they are *slow*. A well played W/Mo will get the job done, just be sure to have something else to do because it's going to take a couple hours.

R/Mos can run Tiger's Fury pretty much constantly, even when soloing, which speeds up the process dramatically.

/Mo is part of most soloing characters for the durability. When you're trying to solo the harder areas, speed isn't nearly as important as your margin for error, and /Mo simply gives you that margin.

The 'best' pharming character depends heavily upon the area, though. In New Ascalon, for instance, a high level Elementalist is easily the best pharming character as one can drop Charr packs in one shot. Basically what you use is always a tradeoff between speed and durability, and the easier the area, or the better the player, the more speed dominates.

Peace,
-CxE

Kaiwyn · Apr 09, 2005, 09:39 PM // 21:39

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Originally Posted by Excalibur

Apparently this

. Certainly a few answers to some things I wasn't sure on.

Thanks Excalibur, I likely wouldn't have found that link on my own. So much to learn, so little time.

Loviatar · Apr 09, 2005, 09:43 PM // 21:43

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Originally Posted by Ensign

In New Ascalon, for instance, a high level Elementalist is easily the best pharming character as one can drop Charr packs in one shot.

Peace,
-CxE

are you refering to New Ascalon as pre sear (green) Askalon?

Rizzen Khalazar · Apr 09, 2005, 10:49 PM // 22:49

Those places mentioned, are they in your own map? I mean, will there be other people there? I have heard that you get your own map when you leave an outpost? I dont know if this is confusing, but if anyone can understand my ramblings and can shed some light, would be appreciated.

HotSnack · Apr 09, 2005, 10:59 PM // 22:59

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Originally Posted by Rizzen Khalazar

Those places mentioned, are they in your own map? I mean, will there be other people there? I have heard that you get your own map when you leave an outpost? I dont know if this is confusing, but if anyone can understand my ramblings and can shed some light, would be appreciated.

The exploration area will be instanced. Only you, and whomever you invited into you party will be the ones on that map.

Luggage · Apr 09, 2005, 11:06 PM // 23:06

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Originally Posted by Loviatar

are you refering to New Ascalon as pre sear (green) Askalon?

Wich can you farm with a high level elementalist?

[no]

Ensign · Apr 10, 2005, 12:28 AM // 00:28

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Originally Posted by Loviatar

are you refering to New Ascalon as pre sear (green) Askalon?

New Ascalon is post sear. I'd call pre-sear Old Ascalon if there wasn't an explorable area by that name. Rather inconvenient that. Think New Europe / Old Europe.

Peace,
-CxE

Loviatar · Apr 10, 2005, 12:45 AM // 00:45

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Originally Posted by Ensign

New Ascalon is post sear. I'd call pre-sear Old Ascalon if there wasn't an explorable area by that name. Rather inconvenient that. Think New Europe / Old Europe.

Peace,
-CxE

the old askalon moniker was what confused me

thank you for clairification

Rizzen Khalazar · Apr 10, 2005, 01:34 PM // 13:34

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Originally Posted by HotSnack

The exploration area will be instanced. Only you, and whomever you invited into you party will be the ones on that map.

Thanks for clearing that up for me!

Minwanabi · Apr 10, 2005, 01:48 PM // 13:48

Well.. thanks very much, I appreciate the advice. Ra/Mo it'll probably be.

Apr 09, 2005, 05:29 PM // 17:29	#1
Minwanabi Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Michigan	Best farming? Ok, other than war/mo or mo/war (which I've heard are best for PvE farming in the past) what would you guys say is the best at farming in PvE? (say, at level 20, so the highest end PvE stuff). On the same note, if all are about equal in terms of being able to solo farm, would a ranger/mo be pretty good at it?

Apr 09, 2005, 06:20 PM // 18:20	#8
Ensign Just Plain Fluffy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Berkeley, CA Guild: Idiot Savants	I'd vote for a R/Mo for the most straightforward pharming. W/Mos are more durable and will certainly get the job done - but they are slow. A well played W/Mo will get the job done, just be sure to have something else to do because it's going to take a couple hours. R/Mos can run Tiger's Fury pretty much constantly, even when soloing, which speeds up the process dramatically. /Mo is part of most soloing characters for the durability. When you're trying to solo the harder areas, speed isn't nearly as important as your margin for error, and /Mo simply gives you that margin. The 'best' pharming character depends heavily upon the area, though. In New Ascalon, for instance, a high level Elementalist is easily the best pharming character as one can drop Charr packs in one shot. Basically what you use is always a tradeoff between speed and durability, and the easier the area, or the better the player, the more speed dominates. Peace, -CxE __________________ Don't argue with idiots. They bring you to their level and beat you with experience.

Apr 09, 2005, 05:37 PM // 17:37	#2
HotSnack Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2005	I hear that Ranger/Monks are actually rated pretty high in terms of soloing ability. As for farming, people usually do Riverside, or hunt for Drakes in Gates of Kryta.

Apr 09, 2005, 05:38 PM // 17:38	#3
Kaiwyn Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BC Canada	Pardon my ignorance...what is farming?

Apr 09, 2005, 05:50 PM // 17:50	#6
Didymus C. Corax Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2005	I've done solo PvE as a Ranger and Ranger/Monk...done pretty well at it really...great at making those long distance attacks. By the time some creatures get to you, they're dead or badly damaged. Also, taking the high ground in some cases keeps them from getting to you at all ...found a great bow whilst hunting dragons...picked it up as the last henchman died...ran like hell and came back to res the group (all henchies 'cause they behave themselves better than the group I ran with before)...I never finished the run alone (only level 13), but I made a good go of it and found some tasty goodies.

Apr 09, 2005, 06:03 PM // 18:03	#7
static deathbringer Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ft Lauderdale florida, its hot here :( Guild: The Harpers Profession: W/Mo	well im a lvl 14 W/NEC and i hunt in the shiver peaks solo atm and do pretty well for myself, havent made it to riverside yet and i know thats where the best farming is, but when i really need the cash i go hunt the breach and kill every single charr i can find, they drop hides and even sometimes pelts, in one run through of the breach i can pick up 30+ hides and maybe 2 pelts, plus other stuff i just salvage or sell

Apr 09, 2005, 10:49 PM // 22:49	#11
Rizzen Khalazar Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Salt Lake City	Those places mentioned, are they in your own map? I mean, will there be other people there? I have heard that you get your own map when you leave an outpost? I dont know if this is confusing, but if anyone can understand my ramblings and can shed some light, would be appreciated.

Apr 10, 2005, 01:48 PM // 13:48	#17
Minwanabi Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Michigan	Well.. thanks very much, I appreciate the advice. Ra/Mo it'll probably be.