Curse

lilesnoopy · Jan 24, 2008, 08:55 PM // 20:55

takes me around 5-7 minutes to run to the cave according to the spawn

bart123 · Jan 24, 2008, 09:20 PM // 21:20

I wanna make somthing clear here you do not have to clear the way to the cave but simply need te run there using djini haste and ur enchants when needed there is no need for a full group whatsoever...

anyway my 2 cents

artay · Jan 24, 2008, 10:36 PM // 22:36

Heres a tip, Use I am unstoppable for an easy pass past tundra giants.

mage767 · Jan 25, 2008, 11:56 PM // 23:56

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Originally Posted by gw_poster

Ok. Great, u have about 20 IDS'....at current market value that's what...320-400k? Pretty good for one week's work (so u say)! But, how much time are you talking about in one week? There are, let's see, 168 hours in a week. Assuming u sleep 5 hours a night, LIVE about 5 hours a day, that leaves 98 hours to do this run. Even if u're quick getting there, each run would have to take at least a 1/2 hour, no? So that's 196 runs, assuming that's all u did, excluding merching, id'ing, whatever...If u got approximately 20 swords there in a week's time, that means about 1 sword every 10 runs, or a 10% chance at a sword. Again, if those assumptions are correct, or even close to being on point, i don't agree. Reason being, I've made at least 20 of those extremely long, boring runs (many for infusing various char's armor), never resulting in an IDS. Anyway, gl and I look forward to seeing ur guide.

I have done IDS farming both NM and HM and here are some results:

Normal Mode: 0 drops in 4 runs (got bored easily)
Hard Mode: 2 drops in 1 run (more challening but worth it I guess) - will post pic if requested.

HM took me 1 hr 10 min whereas NM took just 25-30 min. This includes clearing all enemies on the way.

govolunteers05 · Jan 26, 2008, 02:06 AM // 02:06

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Originally Posted by mage767

I have done IDS farming both NM and HM and here are some results:

Normal Mode: 0 drops in 4 runs (got bored easily)
Hard Mode: 2 drops in 1 run (more challening but worth it I guess) - will post pic if requested.

HM took me 1 hr 10 min whereas NM took just 25-30 min. This includes clearing all enemies on the way.

Of course, I bet you did it with Henches.

I really would like to see your screenie

mage767 · Jan 26, 2008, 11:06 AM // 11:06

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Originally Posted by govolunteers05

Of course, I bet you did it with Henches.

I really would like to see your screenie

No problem - here is a photoshopped version of the screenshot. I have removed specific areas of my screenshot but I'm going to tell you about the build in general and what to bring:

Screenshot link of 2 IDS drop in HM: http://img178.imageshack.us/my.php?i...w785modiq4.jpg

Build: Mo/X 600, Smiter (hero), and a 3rd member (I will let you figure this one out). As you can see from the mini-map, there are 3 party members in total.

Mode: As shown in screenie, it's in HM and we vanquished 89 foes in minerals springs.

Time: 1 hr +10min from start of granite citadel to last imp killed in cave.

Challenge level = 9/10. Monk 600 must be good since Avicara can really be a nuisance in HM. The third party member is also a key member of this build.

We tried running there directly in HM with R/X, and A/Me but couldn't shake off all the enemies. Best possible case is run as close to cave and then all die, because there is a shrine close to the cave and a Monk 600/Smiter can take over from there.

Once we have ironed out a smoother faster version of this build for HM, it will be posted.

In_Flames · Jan 26, 2008, 10:39 PM // 22:39

This is starting to make me a little mad. I have been trying to do this for a couple of days now and I cant even make it to the cave. I haven't played in a while so I'm still a bit rusty. Is any one going to put out a guide or are people just going to keep posting pics bragging about their drops???

ProtocoL · Jan 27, 2008, 12:24 AM // 00:24

Screen of my first IDS drop (it's kinda late): http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x...Wars/gw001.jpg

Screen of me in action: http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x...Wars/gw002.jpg

mage767 · Jan 27, 2008, 06:04 AM // 06:04

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Originally Posted by In_Flames

This is starting to make me a little mad. I have been trying to do this for a couple of days now and I cant even make it to the cave. I haven't played in a while so I'm still a bit rusty. Is any one going to put out a guide or are people just going to keep posting pics bragging about their drops???

I don't know what you are complaining about. A guide using Elementalists is already posted here:

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10195784

As far as my build goes, it is still in development and will only be posted when complete. I'm not bragging about drops, I'm distinguihsing between the drop rates in NM and HM, that's all.

Lastly, you haven't said what character class you are using to farm IDS.

Trevor The Wave · Jan 27, 2008, 06:37 AM // 06:37

Wow, you people that post your builds and dont tell us what they are are really starting to piss me off. I really don't see the reason why you guys just show us your build. What's the point? to make us guess and make you feel oh so powerful? You think you are sooo smart. But really, all you want is attention.

Skinny Corpse · Jan 27, 2008, 09:20 AM // 09:20

Another guide that wasn't a guide.. o well, I'll keep using my derv.

Dr Dimento · Jan 27, 2008, 10:03 AM // 10:03

+1

Soooo many people saying "omfg i have an awesomeness guide" I solo farm the sword of 1,000 truths in HM with a P/X. I'll post it in a few days if people want to see it.

Either post the guide, a video, or just don't post. I mean seriously.....

Not to be a hater on your post, but you're just another of a rash of "i'm gonna post a guide" posts. Just post the guide ffs.

Neriandal Freit · Jan 27, 2008, 01:43 PM // 13:43

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Originally Posted by Trevor The Wave

Wow, you people that post your builds and dont tell us what they are are really starting to piss me off. I really don't see the reason why you guys just show us your build. What's the point? to make us guess and make you feel oh so powerful? You think you are sooo smart. But really, all you want is attention.

Obviously these people are or you would be the one creating and posting builds, am I correct?

Secondly. The only person wanting is attention is your self for posting a flame in a thread of this nature.

The OP has began this thread to get attention towards this farm when he releases his farming build. Either wait patiently like a good little player you should be (and this goes to ALL of you who have been flaming OP's in Farming Builds lately) or leave Guildwars and do not return. We do not need nor want players like your selves in this game.

Amazing Stroopwafel · Jan 27, 2008, 05:14 PM // 17:14

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Originally Posted by mage767

Screenshot link of 2 IDS drop in HM: http://img178.imageshack.us/my.php?image=gw785modiq4.jpg

Build: Mo/X 600, Smiter (hero), and a 3rd member (I will let you figure this one out). As you can see from the mini-map, there are 3 party members in total.

We tried running there directly in HM with R/X, and A/Me but couldn't shake off all the enemies. Best possible case is run as close to cave and then all die, because there is a shrine close to the cave and a Monk 600/Smiter can take over from there.

what o what can ur 3rd player be?

you suggest it is a runner and that would explain why it isn't a hero but a real player. I can't come up with another vital character since the monsters in mineral springs shouldn't be a real problem for the 600/smite duo. only other two "vital" options are anti KD or e-denial.

I say it's a runner and I hope you'll post the build

mage767 · Jan 27, 2008, 08:50 PM // 20:50

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Originally Posted by Amazing Stroopwafel

what o what can ur 3rd player be?

you suggest it is a runner and that would explain why it isn't a hero but a real player. I can't come up with another vital character since the monsters in mineral springs shouldn't be a real problem for the 600/smite duo. only other two "vital" options are anti KD or e-denial.

I say it's a runner and I hope you'll post the build

The third players is indeed human and is not a runner. Like I said earlier, no one can run to the Imp Cave in hard-mode. NM is way too easy though.

He is also not an anti-KD or e-denial.

Monsters in mineral springs are problem in mass - and watch out for the Avicara Ardents (big hint), and a way to stop them...in HM

mage767 · Jan 27, 2008, 08:57 PM // 20:57

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Originally Posted by Trevor The Wave

Wow, you people that post your builds and dont tell us what they are are really starting to piss me off. I really don't see the reason why you guys just show us your build. What's the point? to make us guess and make you feel oh so powerful? You think you are sooo smart. But really, all you want is attention.

Use the COF 600/Smiter build. It works fine:

http://www.pvxwiki.com/wiki/Build:Te...mned_600/Smite

Orioriii · Jan 27, 2008, 09:40 PM // 21:40

Is this the new thing on guru? Posting a thread about a guide that isnt even finnished. Post a guide when the guide is finnished, not when its under construction.

Carboplatin · Jan 28, 2008, 12:57 AM // 00:57

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Originally Posted by Orioriii

Is this the new thing on guru? Posting a thread about a guide that isnt even finnished. Post a guide when the guide is finnished, not when its under construction.

qft.

seems to be the trend lately. i think theres a secret competition of who can keep the suspense up the longest

bowz · Feb 04, 2008, 04:06 PM // 16:06

hey i have an ele (lvl 8) but i wanna farm it on my war any tips/builds/guids?

ReZDoGG · Feb 05, 2008, 12:11 AM // 00:11

I honestly don't understand why someone would post a "guide" and not have anything about the actual builds, or how to do a successful run. I mean, posting a screen shot is not a guide, and it does not help anyone out in any way. Pointless. Threads like this should be locked as soon as they are posted... don't know why it hasn't already.

I'm guessing that dualing would be the best way to go to make the run more successful. You can also try avoiding alot of enemies by watching their patrols, and then you can run on by without wasting time. Just take out the ones that are in the way, and you should be all set. You will have to take some Anti-Knockdown skills for killing the Tundras.