Curse

greenlantern · Dec 22, 2005, 02:22 PM // 14:22

I guess I'm a lucky one. I went to get a IDS and on the first run I got one. Our group did about six runs and that was the only drop. IMO its not a great sword... it's blue.

fgarvin · Dec 22, 2005, 02:24 PM // 14:24

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Originally Posted by Lord Mendes

15 and not one dropped for the entire 5 man party FFS.
I am starting to suspect that the drop rate is related to favor of the Gods. I am goin to buy one now, cuz i think they look awesome and not because they are rare.

I would have bought one after five runs....

Your stick-to-itiveness is better than mine.

and yes, its a word, just ask the MS Word spellchecker

Jetdoc · Dec 22, 2005, 03:00 PM // 15:00

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Originally Posted by Valerius

i'm pretty sure the IDS has nothing to do with the "X-Mas Update"... it's a drop that will most likely stay in the game forever

I disagree. This isn't a collector's item, and it's very unusual that a specific group of monsters would be the only ones to drop an item permanently (other than the greens).

I would guess this is a Christmas-isolated event and likely these monsters will drop normal items after the Christmas update is over.

But that's pure speculation on my part.

N19h7m4r3 · Dec 22, 2005, 03:24 PM // 15:24

I've done 28 runs since last night, 12 with a party and 16 solo with my warrior and not a single sword dropped.

If you have a spare one and if your willing to sell it PM me.

Sanarrius Blackfire

AxeMe · Dec 22, 2005, 03:30 PM // 15:30

I made a couple of PUG runs last night - no swords dropped - but I ended up feeling lucky. I've been spending too much solo farming time lately and - maybe I was just lucky - but landed in two really skilled and friendly groups. It was fun to joke and talk -- and also satisfying to breeze through the mobs. One of the five-man teams was especially talented. With all the talk of bad PUGs, it was fun to be in some good ones.

Jetdoc · Dec 22, 2005, 03:38 PM // 15:38

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Originally Posted by N19h7m4r3

I've done 28 runs since last night, 12 with a party and 16 solo with my warrior and not a single sword dropped.

Holy crapola - that's some bad luck. I did two solo runs last night, and one dropped on my first run. I'm starting to rethink redoing the run, since it takes a while to get each one done and the rewards are starting to dwindle.

allience · Dec 22, 2005, 03:43 PM // 15:43

would any1 help me out and post the skills to solo farm with a warrior?
i just can't seem to get it right =/

schutz · Dec 22, 2005, 03:50 PM // 15:50

Dolyak signet+watchyourself+elemental resistance + sprint + healing signet / there the essentials, the rest you can fill with what you want but i like to bring eviscerate, executioners strike and shield stance

Retribution X · Dec 22, 2005, 03:54 PM // 15:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by AxeMe

I made a couple of PUG runs last night - no swords dropped - but I ended up feeling lucky. I've been spending too much solo farming time lately and - maybe I was just lucky - but landed in two really skilled and friendly groups. It was fun to joke and talk -- and also satisfying to breeze through the mobs. One of the five-man teams was especially talented. With all the talk of bad PUGs, it was fun to be in some good ones.

Yeah, i Know what you mean! i had a helluva great PUG.

domidizzle · Dec 22, 2005, 03:54 PM // 15:54

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Originally Posted by fgarvin

I would have bought one after five runs....

Your stick-to-itiveness is better than mine.

and yes, its a word, just ask the MS Word spellchecker

We just got to the warp to mineral springs in my first run and I already got lazy and bored. I quit and decided to buy one =\

Bahumhat · Dec 22, 2005, 04:08 PM // 16:08

If the Ice Imps drop it, what about the friggin' huge load of them infront of grotto?

(sorry, if mentioned before)

Deadlyjunk · Dec 22, 2005, 04:08 PM // 16:08

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Originally Posted by schutz

Dolyak signet+watchyourself+elemental resistance + sprint + healing signet / there the essentials, the rest you can fill with what you want but i like to bring eviscerate, executioners strike and shield stance

Ele resistance? O.o
Why don't I think of these things...

Spaz · Dec 22, 2005, 04:10 PM // 16:10

I need to apologize for my previous post to anet and all posters under this listing.

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Does anyone remember a month or two back when a post was made regarding a blue fiery dragon sword. Tone of people confirmed seeing the weapon in game and that it was real and where it was dropped and blah blah blah. Then someone on the firends list of this individual posted a quote from the original poster stating it was fake. If this is real nice I am glad they finally did it and I think they should do with other Elements (does not necessarily have to be dragon. Like a Shocking Griffin Sword that is purple or has lightening effect. However I wouldnt get your hopes up about it beig real until you yourself see one in game or receive one. If you do they obviosly arent rare enough to pay top dollar for.

I made 3 runs last night with groups got one for myself and one for my friend. Someone was also nice enough to walk outside ad show to me so I knew it was real. I am now just very curious as to whether this is permanent edition, has been here all along, or will fade soon. (Shocking Dragon would RULE) Sorry for doubting and being a negative nancy.

PS Jetdoc Rules (thanx for the Frigid Hearts)

MSecorsky · Dec 22, 2005, 04:13 PM // 16:13

Ah crap... that's a good place for Greater Conflag, no?

Jetdoc · Dec 22, 2005, 04:25 PM // 16:25

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Originally Posted by Spaz

PS Jetdoc Rules (thanx for the Frigid Hearts)

No problem, man!

Sir Auror · Dec 22, 2005, 04:38 PM // 16:38

I SELL Icy Dragon Sword

Just send me Pm in game Name is Sir Auror Of Avalon ^^

Alexi Zingforger · Dec 22, 2005, 04:42 PM // 16:42

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Originally Posted by schutz

Dolyak signet+watchyourself+elemental resistance + sprint + healing signet / there the essentials, the rest you can fill with what you want but i like to bring eviscerate, executioners strike and shield stance

I tried this out and it works well, didn't get a drop, and it was tough getting through places to get to them, but you will never die. I used Hundred Blades/Final Thrust/Savage Slash, and I might try using Mantra of Frost instead of Elemental Resistance next time.

Lord Mendes mentioned about them being related to having favour, Korea had favour when I soloed, maybe he is on to something?

schutz · Dec 22, 2005, 04:58 PM // 16:58

Well, with platemail + the skills i said running near constantly your health should barely move, ice spear does 3-4 damage and mind freeze, malestrom etc do 0 damage but mantra of frost is good to i guess

allience · Dec 22, 2005, 05:11 PM // 17:11

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Originally Posted by schutz

Well, with platemail + the skills i said running near constantly your health should barely move, ice spear does 3-4 damage and mind freeze, malestrom etc do 0 damage but mantra of frost is good to i guess

can u also tell me the attribute points distribution? should i use any sup runes besides vigor? i'm really bad with warrior and mele chars in general so i appologise for the noob questions due to my lack of knowledge

schutz · Dec 22, 2005, 05:15 PM // 17:15

Umm, im not on my char atm but i think i had 12 tactics for a 10 sec shout, 12 strength and maybe 10-11 axe with 4 in inspiration so the resistance lasts longer, i had all plate except ascalon helm for reduction