Curse

FalconDance · Jan 02, 2009, 03:13 PM // 15:13

Count: seriously, I've lost count. 200+ the first few days, tapering off and not many the last couple days
Dungeon: Strength of Snow mostly
MPB: none

Husband has been doing Heart of Snow (or whatever the other one is called) mostly - a LOT more than I'm playing! - and no MPB for him, either. Between us both and two dungeons, we've easily done approaching a thousand runs (actually, we both fight the dungeon not "run" it), I'd estimate, and no little fella to call our own

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KIDGOOCH · Jan 02, 2009, 05:56 PM // 17:56

Using a ranger doing Straight to the Heart quest, 50+ runs no mpb.

But, on a side note did hit 3 year birthday day after Chrismas and got a Rabbit.

tmakinen · Jan 02, 2009, 10:20 PM // 22:20

Final count 256 rounds and no bear. Decided to stop on a nice, round number and give my wrist some well deserved relief. Since I didn't believe for a second that doubling or quadrupling the effort would bring home the bacon I farmed in a leisurely pace and with one account only and I'm sincerely happy that I could resist the temptation to do 1000+ rounds.

Oh well, I'd have given away the damned mini anyway

A11Eur0 · Jan 02, 2009, 11:03 PM // 23:03

I found that farming vaettir got me more items per unit time than doing that quest over and over again, and I wasn't going to let the MPB chance draw me back in. I did 2 days of SoS farming then called it quits.

The Real Avalon · Jan 03, 2009, 12:54 AM // 00:54

after 550 runs I decided to call it quits

30 stacks of ccs seems enough without an accompanying MPB

Yawgmoth · Jan 03, 2009, 02:16 AM // 02:16

Hit my 350th run today, easy to count eating 1 cupcake per run, still no bear.
Planning at least 100 more runs in last 2 days.

mrseasonalt · Jan 03, 2009, 05:56 AM // 05:56

havent done it much bout 250 runs since the event started nuttin but i was wondering if the mobs that spawn in the zone have something to do with what drops because i noticed that in 2 runs when the snowmen were the same spawns the drops were the same if some1 wants to look into this thatd be great b4 the event runs outzzzzz

Parson Brown · Jan 03, 2009, 06:07 AM // 06:07

Lost count of runs, but have 405 green canes (counting present trade-ins) if that helps... no bear

isildorbiafra · Jan 03, 2009, 06:48 AM // 06:48

did another 30 runs today over different charcters. Still no MPB...but i'm not giving up just yet. Tomorrow is a new day!

Khazad Guard · Jan 03, 2009, 09:31 AM // 09:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrseasonalt

havent done it much bout 250 runs since the event started nuttin but i was wondering if the mobs that spawn in the zone have something to do with what drops because i noticed that in 2 runs when the snowmen were the same spawns the drops were the same if some1 wants to look into this thatd be great b4 the event runs outzzzzz

The Wintersday Chest always drops one Snowman Summoner, Fruticake, Wintergeeen Candy Cane, and Spiked Eggnog. IIRC it's (anti clockwise from the top [above chest]) Fruitcake > Snowman Summoner > Wintergreen Candy Cane > Spiked Eggnog.

The fifth drop is out of an Eggnog, Fruitcake, Peppermint Candy Cane, Rainbow Candy Cane, Spiked Eggnog, Wintergreen Candy Cane, Yuletide Tonic or a Miniature Polar Bear and is always the drop directly infront of the chest.

As for the groups, the groups until the end are different, but the Grentch waves seem to be comprised of the exact same composition from what I've seen.

Hailfall · Jan 03, 2009, 12:48 PM // 12:48

Well over 250 runs now and still no bear.. but appearantly a guildie of mine did get one after only a few runs :\

(and then the mean part.. making a thread on the forum saying 'For Shala' and then a screenshot of the bear... nice a screenshot of a polarbear..)

*annoyed*

Lystra · Jan 05, 2009, 11:45 AM // 11:45

So up to post#253, I've updated post#1 with all the relevant data up to this point.

Everyone have a look. More information will help. The event probably end tomorrow at 12PM pst. If anyone has any final numbers to post, please do so.

Collected Statistics
Confirmed Bears(Screenshot) 11
Confirmed Bears(No Screeny) 3
Overall Runs(in this Thread) 21854
Note:I've excluded dubvious second hand reports or runs and and MPB drop's.

Data included up to post#253. If you need update your run count or post screenshot, please do so in a new reply. I have the data organized per user and can simply update it on my end but unless it is post#254 or later, the information will not be included in my spreadsheet.

TY all for your contributions and let's keep em coming for those of you that are farming till the event is over.

If all you statistics gurus want specific information per user post, I can upload my spreadsheet or you can troll through this thread for it(which was less fun than anticipated)

Hailfall · Jan 05, 2009, 12:05 PM // 12:05

Amount of runs: 350
MPB: 0
CC shards: 13 stacks

-_-

And in addition to my last post, it wasnt my guildie who got the mpb but an allymember -_-

Ewa Kirch · Jan 05, 2009, 01:32 PM // 13:32

Amount of Runs: 480
MPB: 0

hoyce · Jan 05, 2009, 02:41 PM // 14:41

The increased quantity of holiday items will;
a] do nothing
b] Hyper inflate the economy
c] Perish to hungry heroes
d] Deflate the economy

Minami · Jan 05, 2009, 02:43 PM // 14:43

approximately 600 runs
no mini polar bear

>_<

I pwnd U · Jan 05, 2009, 02:44 PM // 14:44

I did 350+ runs and yielded 0 MPB, but I got like 15-20 stacks or more of CCS. Turned those into presents to get a TON of Wintersday Items to work on titles.

Fates · Jan 05, 2009, 03:19 PM // 15:19

Over 400 runs, no bear.

Made over 600k selling the snowmen and eggnog, kept the sweets.

Sir Skullcrasher · Jan 05, 2009, 04:24 PM // 16:24

Done around 100+ runs, I have officially given up on this MPB. If I can't get it this year, i'll do it in 09 wintersday. It's not a bad haul for me. I have now close to a stack of everythings, one stack of wintersday gifts. Might as well use them to work on my titles.

Speaking of which, think on Canthan New Years, the celestial mini pet will be harder to get compared to MPB?

JackMcDaniel · Jan 05, 2009, 04:41 PM // 16:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Skullcrasher

Done around 100+ runs, I have officially given up on this MPB.

Don't give up! I also farmed this cute pet for days. 20 minutes ago the MPB dropped for me: