Curse

apocalypse_xx · Mar 08, 2006, 03:04 PM // 15:04

There seems to be alot of confusion on when and how this collector spawns...so, I ran an experiment. I was always alone, I tried with no quests up and both with favor and without...10 runs and never once did he spawn. I then tried taking the quest right outside the outpost...the one where Devona will follow you, I ran and left her behind and on the first try he was there, so I zoned back to the outpost and tried again, he was once again there, I tried a third time and again the collector spawned. So, I guess it is still not for sure, but for me it all changed as soon as I took that quest. As a side note, I never remembered or just didn't notice before, but after the quest is taken there are far more of those hulking elementals or w/e they are called around the crater area...before the quest was taken there were only those floaty dudes hovering around, might be just coincidence but those hulking guys do drop the lodestones that the collector requires.

Murder In China · Mar 08, 2006, 04:45 PM // 16:45

He spawned for me when I didn't have a quest on.

Big_Iron · Mar 08, 2006, 06:42 PM // 18:42

He almost always spawns for me. I can only remember 2 or 3 times he hasn't been there. When he didn't, I'd teleport back to town and fight back down to him and he'd be there. I've done it with and without quests. Maybe I've just been lucky.

apocalypse_xx · Mar 08, 2006, 06:48 PM // 18:48

Well, so much for my theory,lol, I guess I will chalk it up to completely random then...wow, I was unlucky at first...10 runs with no spawn

Beat_Go_Stick · Mar 08, 2006, 08:04 PM // 20:04

It's my experience that there are simply multiple spawn sets for that area. Sometimes he is there, sometimes not. I just farmed lodestones and got as many axes as i could when he showed. Just sell off the rest if you dont feel like collecting them. Monks in Ascalon will usually spend 500-1k on them if you like being fair

Rhuobhe · Mar 09, 2006, 12:28 AM // 00:28

The 15% axe still exists, not sure why people have said otherwise.

Racthoh · Mar 09, 2006, 12:34 AM // 00:34

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Originally Posted by Rhuobhe

The 15% axe still exists, not sure why people have said otherwise.

They changed the damage too?

Rhuobhe · Mar 09, 2006, 12:53 AM // 00:53

I guess so, 6-16 doesn't really make up for the -5% debuff though :P

EDIT: ANet is funny when it comes to tradeoffs for debuffing things

Like when they nerfed all the SoA axes, they turned them from the crappy battlepick skin to the not-so-bad axe hatchet skin

hugh jazz · Mar 12, 2006, 01:47 PM // 13:47

Where does the collector usually spawn?

Mournblade · Mar 12, 2006, 06:46 PM // 18:46

Almost directly east of Fort Ranik, in Pockmark flats.

SaintGreg · Mar 12, 2006, 07:33 PM // 19:33

Does anybody have a price estimate on what the 15% flame spitter would go for? I expected that since it is about 10-100 times rarer than the HoD sword it would at least go for 1 Million, with the HoD sword going for about 350k right now.

I've always wanted the 15% but I've never found anybody who had it. For now the 10% does fine though.

hugh jazz · Mar 12, 2006, 08:16 PM // 20:16

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Originally Posted by SaintGreg

I've always wanted the 15% but I've never found anybody who had it. For now the 10% does fine though.

Then what does the 10% sell for?

Racthoh · Mar 12, 2006, 08:33 PM // 20:33

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Originally Posted by hugh jazz

Then what does the 10% sell for?

3 scorched lodestones.

Mournblade · Mar 13, 2006, 03:25 PM // 15:25

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Originally Posted by Racthoh

3 scorched lodestones.

I've sold quite a few for 1k - mostly to farming monks in Augury. *chuckles* I figgure most of the other collectors items sell for similar, and you're mostly paying for the time it takes to run down there. I can't see paying any more for it though...

stickyballs · Mar 16, 2006, 03:15 AM // 03:15

I just want people to know that there are quite a few people trying to make a profit off of selling these as the ULTIMATE HoD sword alternative. Truly, it is not a bad axe and a cheap alternative.

See attatchment for stats. If it doesn't show up or your comp. can't run it:

Fiery Flame Spitter
Fire Dmg: 6-16 (req. 3 Axe Mastery)
Halves skill recharge of spells (Chance: 10%)
Armor -10 (while attacking)

A decent axe if you can't afford the HoD sword. But the real problem is people say this is so useful and a uber item. Truth is, it IS a nice alternative, but it IS a collector's item.

Where you can get it: Outside Serenity Temple, in Pockmark Flats there is a collector named Nicanor Gannel. He wants 3 Scorched Lodestones. See attachment for exact location. Kill some Rock (or Stone, I forget) Golems on the way and you'll have 3 Scorched Lodestones in no time (probably a lot more).

*Note he may not always be there for some ODD reason. It doesn't depend on whether your territory has favor or not, just an odd glitch. Also, if the map attachment doesn't work, there is one on GuildWiki, just search for Nicanor Gannel under collectors, which is under the weapons page.

People sell these for like 1.5k a pop on GWG Auctions, but it worth FAR less for those who are conservative with your money. If you're liberal about it, buy it for 1.5k and save your time, but it is worth it for those who want it but are under a budget constraint.

*Note: Mods please move this if this is in the wrong forum.

EDIT: Thanks for catching that dgb.

dgb · Mar 16, 2006, 03:45 AM // 03:45

Fiery Flame Spitter. No L.

Mournblade · Mar 16, 2006, 04:18 AM // 04:18

I've seen people in-game selling them for 7k. I wish I could do that but my concience wouldn't allow it. :P

{IceFire} · Mar 16, 2006, 05:19 AM // 05:19

>_>

yes i pmed them and it was 10%

PulSe · Mar 16, 2006, 07:29 AM // 07:29

Wow Cool

Big_Iron · Mar 16, 2006, 07:04 PM // 19:04

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Originally Posted by {IceFire}

>_>

yes i pmed them and it was 10%

That's just sleezy and dishonest. I've been selling them for 1k a pop. Mostly in Augury and ToA. I've made a tidy sum off them, but it's become kind of a hassle so I don't bother so much anymore. They're easy to get, but I'd get tons of people who just want to see what it is, then you get the noobs who call you a "noob" for selling it for 1k. "That's a peice of crap you noob! No one would buy that junk for 1k!" I used to try to explain, but then I thought, "why should I?" The market wasn't bad though. Often times I'd go to Augury or ToA and announce, "WTS Fiery Flame Spitter - 1k," and immediately sell 5 or 6.