Curse

mazza558 · Jun 02, 2008, 11:48 AM // 11:48

After playing mindless missions, I thought it'd be good to get back into running. I remember leaving it after a particularly harsh nerf to some (back then) key skills. Droks runs cost upwards of 6k per person due to more and tougher AI in the area.

I did a few runs with the new Perma-SF runner for 2k per person, and I think the balance is just right. Sure, you can steamroll the first 2 areas with little to no trouble, by the time you get to Snake Dance, you are confronted by (for those who don't know the Droks run) loads and loads of Tundra Giants with knockdowns.

Even with SF, these require careful aggroing, as you might end up getting SF interrupted. It's very thrilling to do the run still, even if it's 10 times easier now. The knowledge that 5 people have already paid 1k each puts more pressure on you, and the fact that if SF goes down, you're doomed, makes the Droks run so much more fun than general PvE, in my opinion. It almost feels like a minigame.

The rewards aren't bad either, as you get about 10k per run, which is pretty good compared to Raptor farming. Finally, you get fun out of helping other people - they're usually very grateful.

/review

DarkNecrid · Jun 02, 2008, 11:51 AM // 11:51

[i am unstoppable]

12 chars

x500

mazza558 · Jun 02, 2008, 11:54 AM // 11:54

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Originally Posted by DarkNecrid

[i am unstoppable]

12 chars

x500

Yeah, I use that.

sLiceR · Jun 02, 2008, 12:17 PM // 12:17

isn't dervish faster?

mazza558 · Jun 02, 2008, 12:45 PM // 12:45

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Originally Posted by sLiceR

isn't dervish faster?

Easier to fail though. The SF runner is much faster for Dreadnought's Drift and Lornar's Pass. If the 2 were raced, the Dervish would win - the SF sin would reach Snake Dance first but obviously zoning brings everyone to the same point. From there, the Derv would take a late lead due to permanent anti-KD.

sLiceR · Jun 02, 2008, 12:55 PM // 12:55

I think a dervish with "I Am Unstoppable!" could outrun the sin even in Lornars (unless they un-nerf siphon speed).

Dervish's bane is Chillblains, but thats Perma-SF bane too..

mazza558 · Jun 02, 2008, 12:58 PM // 12:58

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Originally Posted by sLiceR

Dervish's bane is Chillblains, but thats Perma-SF bane too..

No it's not. Chilblains now targets you, so it doesn't affect SF.

Turbobusa · Jun 02, 2008, 01:02 PM // 13:02

I thought the dervish used Vow of silence?

sLiceR · Jun 02, 2008, 01:07 PM // 13:07

sorry, I missed the update to chillblains. Either way, Vow of Silence will block that too since thats a spell with a target.

Dylananimus · Jun 02, 2008, 01:46 PM // 13:46

You mighta wanna try the build out in the rest of the Shiverpeaks

Me and my gf ran the entire place on our Sins (after getting infused for that last bit), just to see if it was possible. You'd make more money out of a Shiverpeaks tour

I find running kinda boring though, and I get lost easily...hehe

Cab Tastic · Jun 02, 2008, 03:52 PM // 15:52

I think the Droks run if something everyone should try and complete once.

I did it a few times when I was new to GW and I have to admit that it gave me tremendous pride at the time to have actually done it.

edwinna elbert · Jun 02, 2008, 04:16 PM // 16:16

[Charge][Balanced Stance][Healing signet][Sprint]

I remember doing this first as a W/R, but with "I am unstoppable!" and maybe Dwarvern stability too, it's easy for anyone; there are so many running skills now, but it's still a good run.

Another nice run is the Clockwise fissure circuit, but that's just for competition

HuntMaster Avatar · Jun 02, 2008, 04:24 PM // 16:24

I retired from running droks years ago, too many no pays. Now the run is a lot cheaper, I remember getting 10k+ per run. And I ran it with a W/E.

aB- · Jun 02, 2008, 08:57 PM // 20:57

This run used to be a lot harder before some new classes and skills were introduced. Now it's a walk in the park.

Longasc · Jun 02, 2008, 09:26 PM // 21:26

If this is one of the best things to do in GW, it is better not to play GW anymore...^^

/discuss

Fay Vert · Jun 02, 2008, 10:05 PM // 22:05

Agree, I loved forge running on my ranger. Now its nothing special with the son/derv/pve skills, but nothing beats that feeling getting through for the first time on a prophesies only character.

Aera Lure · Jun 02, 2008, 10:55 PM // 22:55

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Originally Posted by Cab Tastic

I think the Droks run if something everyone should try and complete once.

Agreed. I used to be a runner in Prophecies/Factions days using simply the core classes. Its funny, but the gameplay while running for me was as good or better than the gameplay I found anywhere else in the game. I still run Droks now and again by myself, with my warrior or my monk, for the sheer fun of it.

I also enjoyed watching others run. I'd pay for a run just to watch. Wouldnt do it now though with the more foolproof builds. Where's the fun in that?

Try it with one of the old warrior builds. Even with the nerfs I had a very high success rate. I made a new running build for my monk that gets her through Droks fairly easily too - but its not one of those mindless anyone can do it builds - there's a fair bit of skill in running and in Droks in particular when you run in the old style. You have to know spawning points exactly, safety zones, how to drop chasers etc. Fun stuff.

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Originally Posted by Longasc

If this is one of the best things to do in GW, it is better not to play GW anymore...^^

Looks like I already answered this as well with my reply above.

Shadowfox1125 · Jun 03, 2008, 01:59 AM // 01:59

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Originally Posted by Cab Tastic

I think the Droks run if something everyone should try and complete once.

I did it a few times when I was new to GW and I have to admit that it gave me tremendous pride at the time to have actually done it.

Yeah, it's fun to do from time to time. Once, while going through Tyria for my explorer title, it was late at night, so loads of people were having trouble finding a runner. Ran people there for tips. I had only ran it once beforehand, but it went well. Good times.

samifly · Jun 03, 2008, 02:01 AM // 02:01

I agree Droks running is fun and is an experience that makes you a better player.

Riceboi · Jun 03, 2008, 09:59 AM // 09:59

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Originally Posted by Aera Lure

I still run Droks now and again by myself, with my warrior or my monk, for the sheer fun of it.

I also enjoyed watching others run. I'd pay for a run just to watch.

droks run fetish? lol