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Old Jul 07, 2016, 12:51 PM // 12:51   #2661
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I agree 100%, Emma. I was going to edit my post to say as much (based on Max's comment that -5(20%) is more sought after) but I thought I'd already said enough for one post (which isn't normally something I worry about, I know....).

i think the being sought after part is just because of the possibility of imperfection on the -5 mod. That and people like big numbers. As you know from your own pre-buff shield, -1(stance) used to be a possibility on gold uninscribable shields. When that was eliminated, the romance was sucked out of the -2.

...but that doesn't mean that -2 isn't the better mod

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Old Jul 07, 2016, 01:04 PM // 13:04   #2662
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As you know from your own pre-buff shield, -1(stance) used to be a possibility on gold uninscribable shields. When that was eliminated, the romance was sucked out of the -2.
Yeah of course, but I didn't really take pre-nerf in my consideration.
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Old Jul 07, 2016, 01:11 PM // 13:11   #2663
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Yeah of course, but I didn't really take pre-nerf in my consideration.


Let me help with that.
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Old Jul 07, 2016, 01:18 PM // 13:18   #2664
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If we take -1 in the equation, we should also take all pre nerf -X physical damage (XX%) in the equation. Making that the rarer perfect mod again.
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Old Jul 07, 2016, 01:31 PM // 13:31   #2665
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I wasn't suggesting that we try to calculate rarity or that we should take those old mods into consideration in that kind of calculation. Someone out there knows the drop tables well enough to tell us about these things. Maybe Yawg has a post about this at some point.

I was just saying that the -5(20%) mod has a certain allure (especially to collectors) only because of the existence of the -5(19%) mod. My point was that the possibility of imperfection is what creates the allure. I illustrated my point by showing that the allure of the -2(stance) mod might've disappeared once the -1(stance) mod was no longer a possibility.

The allure is there when the possibility of imperfection is there...and it disappears when the possibility of imperfection disappears. This was my point.

It's also a hypothesis that can be tested. If the day ever comes when they remove -5(19%) from the game, I predict that people will fall distinctly out of love with -5(20%). :P

Oh, and I was also saying that -2(stance) is better

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Old Jul 07, 2016, 01:40 PM // 13:40   #2666
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IIRC, the -5 mod was a relatively recent addition. -3(10%) was the original max on unconditional reduced damage. The damage reduction was then changed to physical only and upped to -5(20%). I don't remember if this was all .
In fact, it was originally - 2(10%) changed to - 3(10) to - 5(20)


And yea im a purist... Haha
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Old Jul 07, 2016, 01:43 PM // 13:43   #2667
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In fact, it was originally - 2(10%) changed to - 3(10) to - 5(20)


And yea im a purist... Haha
God, yeah -- I forgot about that. -2(10%)...what a horrible mod >.<
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Old Jul 07, 2016, 01:45 PM // 13:45   #2668
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Still one of the sexiest shield in max collection have that mod <3
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Old Jul 07, 2016, 01:53 PM // 13:53   #2669
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Still one of the sexiest shield in max collection have that mod <3


I can help with that too....

I don't think I have a single -5/20 mod in my collection....

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Old Jul 07, 2016, 01:56 PM // 13:56   #2670
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That's why you're a legend, Max!
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Old Jul 07, 2016, 02:33 PM // 14:33   #2671
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Heya everyone,

The time has finally come... I have just completed my Colossal Pick collection!
Before I start showing and flexing them around like I want too, I want to thank everyone who has helped, supported and made it possible!
I remember the day I met Max in Kamadan that I wanted to collect something, and now moments before guru is shutting down, it is safe to say that I HAVE!



Also to celebrate this achievement (it is to me atleast!), I will be posting everything I have gathered throughout my GW-career, that is worth mentioning. So here goes!

Nathan Widowmaker (Warrior)


Dungeon perma (Assassin)


Kabouter Megabeen (Ranger)


Xander The Second (Elementalist)


Gentleman Xander (Mesmer ofcourse!)


Thank you all, the awesome Guild Wars Community!~

Gentleman Xander, Out!
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Old Jul 07, 2016, 03:23 PM // 15:23   #2672
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Congrats, Xander! That's quite a set of picks. Lots of people have started pick collections but I'm not sure anyone's gotten as far as you have. Nice job!
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Old Jul 07, 2016, 03:24 PM // 15:24   #2673
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Certainly a strong case for the sexiest r9 set.
The order of mods on the magmas ruins it. Not sexy. =(
(no disrespect to Avengers)
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Old Jul 07, 2016, 04:45 PM // 16:45   #2674
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Very impresive Xander
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Old Jul 08, 2016, 10:40 AM // 10:40   #2675
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The order of mods on the magmas ruins it. Not sexy. =(
(no disrespect to Avengers)
This is different from person to person. I among some other people I know would prefer healthmod on top any day of the week .

Avengers: It's a beatiful set! One of the best shields in Guild Wars. I would personally prefer q9 30-5/20 with a q9 15^50 weapon though even if that dwarven axe is beyond awesome.

Gah what I would give for a q9 30-2wS or 30-5/20 Magmas now :/.

Oh and also, awesome stuff Xander .

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Old Jul 08, 2016, 11:27 AM // 11:27   #2676
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This is different from person to person. I among some other people I know would prefer healthmod on top any day of the week .
I see where you are coming from, but it just doesn't give me a boner. Speaking of which, I am still hoping for Stuey to post some stuffz.
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Old Jul 08, 2016, 12:56 PM // 12:56   #2677
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I see where you are coming from, but it just doesn't give me a boner. Speaking of which, I am still hoping for Stuey to post some stuffz.
Hahahahahaha, touché.



And nice collections Xander, well done indeed!
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Old Jul 08, 2016, 05:16 PM // 17:16   #2678
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Huge thanks to Bsoltan I was able finish my Collection of all color q7s, ive searched for purple q7 shield several months and now found one which matches my gold shield and purp q7 offhand too perfect!



Finally finished this set im soo happy

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Old Jul 08, 2016, 05:28 PM // 17:28   #2679
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Honestly I'd take that Fellblade over nearly any other q7 sword.

It's RED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GOin unreal.
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Old Jul 08, 2016, 05:32 PM // 17:32   #2680
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coooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool!
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