Curse

Kerwyn Nasilan · Jul 12, 2009, 03:13 AM // 03:13

Several 1k armors require Claws/Fangs that boost the price well above that of a normal non-elite armor set. Replacing them with a different component may help put them in the same range as others.

Chocobo1 · Jul 12, 2009, 03:29 AM // 03:29

I would have said yes to this a few years ago, but nowdays money is so easy to get.

Although if you show a few armors in paticular I might change my mind, I can't really think of any non elite armors that have really put a strain on my money. And no, I'm not swimming in plat, I just know how to save.

Braxton619 · Jul 12, 2009, 03:51 AM // 03:51

/signed

Well yes I agree. For non-elite ritualist armor I spent a good 50k because of claws and fangs. I agree with choco, money is so easy to gain now.

reaper with no name · Jul 12, 2009, 04:25 AM // 04:25

Money is only easy to come by if you're a farmer. If you're one of those people who are still taking your second and third characters through NM and haven't touched HM yet, money can be tight at times.

I had to spend a small fortune on my rit's armor, so DEFINITELY /signed.

Kerwyn Nasilan · Jul 12, 2009, 04:30 AM // 04:30

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Originally Posted by Leet Tankur

/signed

Well yes I agree. For non-elite ritualist armor I spent a good 50k because of claws and fangs. I agree with choco, money is so easy to gain now.

This was the main armor I was thinking about. Its not so much that it is hard to afford, it is that for 1k armor it should not cost 50k because of an expensive mat.

AngelWJedi · Jul 12, 2009, 04:35 AM // 04:35

i know one of facs normal neccy armors wants fangs or claws and a nf one that wants feathers. >>

Verene · Jul 12, 2009, 04:39 AM // 04:39

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Originally Posted by AngelWJedi

i know one of facs normal neccy armors wants fangs or claws and a nf one that wants feathers. >>

Necro Canthan armor has claws and fangs - I was glad that the combo I went with only had one piece from that set, as the price of claws and fangs would have made the full set more than I'd be able to afford.

And the number of claws needed for Ritualist Seitung armor is ridiculous. I love that set yet it's just far too expensive because of that.

king_trouble · Jul 12, 2009, 04:41 AM // 04:41

Stop complainig about this, anet is not going to change this because a few people want this changed, face the facts that the prices of these mats are drasticly cheaper than they were when they came out, with the current overinflated economy of gw a few farming runs, doesn't have to be in hardmode, can net you enough gold. Go outside of ascalon or droks and farm feathers with a 55 and you can roughly make a stack or two of feathers an hour

HawkofStorms · Jul 12, 2009, 04:47 AM // 04:47

/notsigned
All normal armor that requires this (stuff in KC for the most part) has 2 or 3 cheap alternatives available in the same town that don't. If you want the "more expensive 1k" armor, then earn it. Think of it as an in between version of 15k armor and 1k armor (kinda like how vabbian is an in between version of 15k and FoW). If you want to be a penny pincher, buy a cheaper alternative. It's purely cosmetic.

Plus, I don't like the potential bad precedent. If a.net changed this, what's next? People complaining that armor requiring steel is too expensive?

king_trouble · Jul 12, 2009, 04:49 AM // 04:49

People are alreAdy complaining about feathers being too expensive

smilingscar · Jul 12, 2009, 04:53 AM // 04:53

/Notsigned for removing them.

Concerning claws, I will agree that ONE Rit armor is over priced (seitung) at 32 claws. The number required should be reduced to 21 or 24, putting it in line with the non-elite allegiance armors jade/amber req.

As for fangs, they're only required for two non-elite armors (both necro), is it really worth it to remove them? Maybe reduce the number for luxon armor (as that also requires jade), but I don't find canthan armor to be that ridiculous (it's only 7 fangs and 7 claws for the whole set, and the normal material is bone, which is dirt cheap).

All in all we're only talking about three armors: Rit seitung, Necro canthan, and Necro luxon. I don't see it as a pressing problem.

glacialphoenix · Jul 12, 2009, 05:45 AM // 05:45

There's really no point in removing them - I think reducing the number (Rit Seitung) is one thing, but you realise that for the 1k armours that require fangs/claws, the fangs and claws are all featured prominently in the design.

I mean, Luxon 1k necro has the fangs worked into the shoulders and the boots, and Rit Seitung has the claw accessories.

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Originally Posted by Verene

And the number of claws needed for Ritualist Seitung armor is ridiculous. I love that set yet it's just far too expensive because of that.

I used it as part of a mix = infinitely cheaper and still came out with a combination I liked. Still exhausted every last monstrous claw in my inventory, though, and I had 12.

Armed Silon · Jul 12, 2009, 07:03 AM // 07:03

Maybe you should just think about buying a different armor if you cant afford it, or just go do MQSC as Beach Tank youll get plenty from that

This is a bit like asking for the number of Ectos/Shards to be reduced (cause its soooo expensive) sorry as in real life if you cant afford to have something maybe you should just not have that item

Show Some Skin · Jul 12, 2009, 07:21 AM // 07:21

i think take ectos/obby shards off of Obsidian Armor because i cant afford it atm as well

oh wait...i can farm huh /not signed

Nerel · Jul 12, 2009, 07:55 AM // 07:55

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Originally Posted by Show Some Skin

i think take ectos/obby shards off of Obsidian Armor because i cant afford it atm as well

oh wait...i can farm huh /not signed

The point was this is 1k (newbie) armor being discussed, NOT prestige armor.

One of the principles of Guild Wars is that it is EASY to get maxed gear and be competitive, maxed non-prestige armor is no exception. But, as others have stated, you can choose other armors...

Yes i agree that the 7 claw/7 fang/7 eye necro armor and the 32 claw rit armor is overpriced for non prestige gear, but with plenty of armor choices available, not worth changing it now.

upier · Jul 12, 2009, 08:19 AM // 08:19

Given the number of options available (and the fact that we are dealing with a vanity issue) - I don't have problems with certain sets costing a bit more.

WhiteAsIce · Jul 12, 2009, 09:06 AM // 09:06

/notsigned because of other 1k armors that require rare materials. I was gonna buy armor for my Monk, but then realized that it required 175 parchments, and at the time, parchment prices were over 1k each. Thanks to Nick, I couldn't do much with my Monk for a week.

ajc2123 · Jul 12, 2009, 11:40 AM // 11:40

/signed if you replace the monstrous items with rubies and saphires.

Oh wait.....

Yeah there's plenty of choices, and in a way those ritualist / canthan armors are exotic and deserve their price for their look imo.

Arduin · Jul 12, 2009, 12:13 PM // 12:13

/notsigned

Ritualist Shing Jea armor, Ritualist Seitung armor and Necromancer Shing Jea armor are all 1k armor available in Kaineng City, without the need of very expensive Rare Crafting material.

Got one of those if you think the other armors are to expensive for you.

Elephantaliste · Jul 12, 2009, 12:29 PM // 12:29

You have the choice of many armor sets.
Just take crafting materials cost into consideration for your choice, not aesthetics only.
Good thing it creates dilemna, it is part of game