Daddicus.6128
-
Posts
1,429 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Content Type
Forums
Events
Articles
Gallery
Posts posted by Daddicus.6128
-
-
> @"Randulf.7614" said:
> Grindy chores are a matter of perspective. They are replaced by achievements, how someone views those achievements is too subjective to dismiss them as pure grind. At nearly 28k, I’ve never felt like I’ve had to grind.
>
> Dailies are fundamentally different since if you miss one without a cap, you lose that ap forever. What you replace it with is ap which is not deleted and can be completed at your convenience, not within a short time frame.
>
> The poster quoted is completely valid.
Again, thanks for making my point.
We're talking about achievement points (APs) to be gained by people who have hit the cap. There are no more than a handful of APs available to such players that can be considered less grindy than dailies.
-
Please publish the schedules for "seasonal" changes to Black Lion chests.
I'm not asking for detailed information. Just something like "February will feature Canthan New Year themed items", "April will feature mini skimmer pups", etc.
-
Thanks, guys!
I do have enough unidentified dyes; I have nearly a full stack. Not enough for the whole collection, but more than enough for the number I'll be buying with gems (assuming they come out next month). However, I might open up one with the skimmer just to have it available as a minipet.
-
> @"Cyninja.2954" said:
> > @"Daddicus.6128" said:
> > Good idea. But, I think any idea that removes ANet's punishing loyal players for being loyal would be good. The cap does nothing but punish long-time players. One would think this would be the group they should most cater to. Instead, they slam them.
> >
> > I still love the game, but it really frosts me that they've done this. The cap is wrong on all levels, and **no valid argument** has been presented (EVER, not just in this thread) to give it value.
>
> Please don't hyperbole. One of the strongest reasons for the cap was so people aren't forced to do dailies and can take a break. That came directly from some high AP players since low AP players are hardly affected by the cap.
>
> You might disagree with this reasoning, but as IWN said: it's nuanced and people can stand on either issue of this. It is a VALID reason even if you disprove of it.
Thanks for making my point (partly). The claim is that high AP players want to keep the cap so they don't have to do grindy daily chores.
So, what are they replaced with? Obviously other grindy chores. Like I said, no **valid** arguments.
-
Good idea. But, I think any idea that removes ANet's punishing loyal players for being loyal would be good. The cap does nothing but punish long-time players. One would think this would be the group they should most cater to. Instead, they slam them.
I still love the game, but it really frosts me that they've done this. The cap is wrong on all levels, and no valid argument has been presented (EVER, not just in this thread) to give it value.
-
The latest Black Lion chests have as the second guaranteed item blue skimmer pups.
Can someone from ANet please tell me when last years pups will be available. I don't want to start another collection while I still have a long ways to go on the ones from last year.
-
I think focusing on DPS is a fool's errand. Lots of people do it, but they're missing the big picture. Would they seriously look at the DPS of the druid? I doubt it.
My reaper doesn't do great DPS (3-4K). But, he smashes down multiple breakbars quickly, and strips boons as fast as most enemies can cast them, including in fractals with one of the boon-adding instabilities. What is the value of that to a party? Measured in DPS, it's zero. But, is it really zero? How valuable is that 1-5 second "stun" when the Molten Berserker (fractal: molten boss) can't do anything?
And yes, DPS meters catch most of the damage done by conditions. But, conditions are far more valuable than just the DPS they deliver. How can you put a DPS value on chilling a boss? At best, maybe you can measure the drop in the boss'es DPS on the party.
When someone tells me I don't have enough DPS, I tell him he's an idiot and then ignore him. Anybody that stupid isn't worth my time.
-
I like the idea, but with provisos:
First, I'll note they went way overboard when they changed key-farming to once per week. Even once a day would have been acceptable, but once a week was a clear signal that they don't like it. So, any idea has to take this into account.
Second, if they do it, it shouldn't be for level 1-10 content. It should be for something like "complete 10 events in" any of the tier-two zones. Or, something akin to that.
Third, it has to be limited to something close to the once a week that story missions are limited to.
Finally, it should not give keys for the same things that are done on the way to earning current keys. Clearing events on the way to the missions shouldn't count. Nothing that's part of that day's dailies should count. Tiers 1, 3, 5, and 6 should not count, because that's where you do the level 1-10, 21-30, and 41-60 story missions, which grant keys.
If most of those are applied, it wouldn't seriously impact sales, but would breathe new life into those zones.
-
Search on the wiki for "Daily" (no quotes). Or, from in-game, type "/daily" (again, no quotes).
-
> @"Klowdy.3126" said:
> > @"Daddicus.6128" said:
> > > @"Klowdy.3126" said:
> > > > @"Tanner Blackfeather.6509" said:
> > > > > @"Klowdy.3126" said:
> > > > > > @"Daddicus.6128" said:
> > > > > > > @"VAHNeunzehnsechundsiebzig.3618" said:
> > > > > > > 'old world stats'? 'precious' map currencies? Did I miss something?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > wvw trinkets also carry all the combinations you want.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Old world = things available prior to Heart of Thorns (HoT)/Living World Season (LW S) 2.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Precious = anything that has a limited supply. In this case, the seven map currencies for LW S3 and the four for HoT.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > So, yeah, you missed something. But, my fault for not including definitions.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > But, I didn't include WvW and PvP, so you didn't miss that. I have used WvW currency to buy some and could make them assassin-stated. But, that also is a precious commodity (to me).
> > > > >
> > > > > Lol, so rude. You want things, but you don't want to work for them? Or you want to hoard map currency just to have them? There is no reason to be so condescending to someone giving you perfect answers to your questions just because you're being strangely particular how you wish to acquire gear, and oddly cryptic about spending LW3 currensies.
> > > >
> > > > Looking for options to find the optimal way *for ones own play style* is neither "rude" nor is it "not wanting to work for" it.
> > > >
> > > > There was nothing condescending in Daddicus's reply that I could see, simply clarification of what they meant and why the prefer not to use the LS3 option.
> > >
> > > He gave two definitions, one of which was completely unnecessary, defining precious like it isn't a common word. There is also no explanation as to why map currencies are off the table, outside of them being "precious." I'm not even sure what you would want with those currencies outside of the ascended gear.
> >
> > I use map currencies a lot. I have 117 ascended trinkets and back items on my characters, almost ninety of which are from map currencies and fractals/wvw currencies. They're not off the table. I'm just trying to figure out the best way to buy things.
> >
> > Regarding assassin stats specifically (this thread), it appears my only options are Arah/Caudecus manor for accessories, and fractals/wvw for all trinkets (including accessories) and back items.
>
> I've never paid attention to the laurel vendor as far as assassin stats are concerned. I'm guessing you already checked there?
Correct. The laurel vendor doesn't have any assassin-stat trinkets (unless you earn the Arah or Caudecus weapon/armor completion).
-
Yeah, I've already started doing that. Thanks!
-
> @"VAHNeunzehnsechundsiebzig.3618" said:
> > @"Daddicus.6128" said:
> > > @"Klowdy.3126" said:
> > > > @"Daddicus.6128" said:
> > > > > @"VAHNeunzehnsechundsiebzig.3618" said:
> > > > > 'old world stats'? 'precious' map currencies? Did I miss something?
> > > > >
> > > > > wvw trinkets also carry all the combinations you want.
> > > >
> > > > Old world = things available prior to Heart of Thorns (HoT)/Living World Season (LW S) 2.
> > > >
> > > > Precious = anything that has a limited supply. In this case, the seven map currencies for LW S3 and the four for HoT.
> > > >
> > > > So, yeah, you missed something. But, my fault for not including definitions.
> > > >
> > > > But, I didn't include WvW and PvP, so you didn't miss that. I have used WvW currency to buy some and could make them assassin-stated. But, that also is a precious commodity (to me).
> > >
> > > Lol, so rude. You want things, but you don't want to work for them? Or you want to hoard map currency just to have them? There is no reason to be so condescending to someone giving you perfect answers to your questions just because you're being strangely particular how you wish to acquire gear, and oddly cryptic about spending LW3 currensies.
> >
> > Did you miss the part where I said it was my fault?
>
> no offense. none taken.
Thank you. My post as originally conceived was a bit snarky, but I got rid of those parts, and added the "it was my fault" part. I don't like to offend people needlessly, and I'm glad you weren't offended.
Thanks!
-
> @"Illconceived Was Na.9781" said:
> > @"Daddicus.6128" said:
> > > @"Illconceived Was Na.9781" said:
> > > > @"Daddicus.6128" said:
> > > > > @"Illconceived Was Na.9781" said:
> > > > > If you followed the breadcrumbs fro mthe page you linked, you'd find:
> > > > > https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Ascended_trinket#Trinkets_with_predefined_prefixes
> > > > >
> > > > > * [Zhatain's Claw](https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Zhaitan%27s_Claw)
> > > > > * [Delana's Coinpurse](https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/DeLana%27s_Coinpurse)
> > > > > * [Arah](https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/The_Ruined_City_of_Arah_Collector) or [CM](https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Caudecus%27s_Manor_Collector) dungeon collections
> > > > > * [Vial of Salt](https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Vial_of_Salt)
> > > > >
> > > > > [You'd also notice that the "Central Tyria Prefix Family" **does not** include Assassin's stats](https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Ascended_trinket#Available_trinket_prefixes).
> > > > >
> > > > > Instead, they can be found on in these prefix families
> > > > > * Core (includes LS3 trinkets, but not LS4)
> > > > > * Assaulter (raids)
> > > > > * All (e.g. Vial of Salt, Mist Trinkets)
> > > >
> > > > Thanks. That helps a lot.
> > > >
> > > > Where did you find the list of "Central Tyria" stat options? I can't find it anywhere.
> > >
> > > Clink the link above where it says "Central Tyria Prefix Family", again on the same page you originally were looking at.
> >
> > Still not seeing it. There are four occurrences of "Central Tyria Prefix Family". One has a link in it, and also above it, but they both point to the same place: the general list.
>
> If you look at that chart (still linked above), there's a checkbox for each member of the "Central Tyria" prefix family. That is where the family is defined and, to the best of my understanding, the only place.
>
> Would it be useful for the wiki to have a page for "prefix family"? Sure. Right now, it doesn't (not that I've found). On the other hand, acquisition of specific stats in this game is a bigger mess because ...well, it's a long story and not relevant to your question. The fact that the wiki sheds any light at all on the situation is amazing in my opinion, it's a vast improvement from how it was when HoT launched.
>
> The point is that all your questions can already be answered on the wiki, although it takes some legwork to track down the details.
>
> ****
> The other method I use to find stuff with specific stats is the semantic media wiki query. I've added some starter links below.
> ([Help page](https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Guild_Wars_2_Wiki:Semantic_MediaWiki); Chieftain Alex & Relyk are the experts in making it work for GW2 Wiki.)
>
> * [selectable ascended trinkets with assassin's as an option](https://wiki.guildwars2.com/index.php?title=Special%3AAsk&q=%5B%5BHas+selectable+equipment+prefix%3A%3Aassassin%5D%5D%5B%5BHas+equipment+supertype%3A%3Atrinket%5D%5D%5B%5BHas+item+rarity%3A%3AAscended%5D%5D&po=%3FHas+trinket+type%0D%0A&eq=yes&p%5Bformat%5D=broadtable&sort_num=&order_num=ASC&p%5Blimit%5D=&p%5Boffset%5D=&p%5Blink%5D=all&p%5Bsort%5D=&p%5Bheaders%5D=show&p%5Bmainlabel%5D=&p%5Bintro%5D=&p%5Boutro%5D=&p%5Bsearchlabel%5D=...+further+results&p%5Bdefault%5D=&p%5Bclass%5D=sortable+wikitable+smwtable&p%5Bsep%5D=&eq=yes)
THAT is what I needed. Thank you very much. (Chieftain Alex and Relyk probably won't thank you, though. Now I'll be bugging them. :))
-
> @"Etria.3642" said:
> If you're working on Aurora those currencies are off the table until you have what you need.
>
> At least they were for me.
I already have Aurora.
-
> @"Klowdy.3126" said:
> > @"Tanner Blackfeather.6509" said:
> > > @"Klowdy.3126" said:
> > > > @"Daddicus.6128" said:
> > > > > @"VAHNeunzehnsechundsiebzig.3618" said:
> > > > > 'old world stats'? 'precious' map currencies? Did I miss something?
> > > > >
> > > > > wvw trinkets also carry all the combinations you want.
> > > >
> > > > Old world = things available prior to Heart of Thorns (HoT)/Living World Season (LW S) 2.
> > > >
> > > > Precious = anything that has a limited supply. In this case, the seven map currencies for LW S3 and the four for HoT.
> > > >
> > > > So, yeah, you missed something. But, my fault for not including definitions.
> > > >
> > > > But, I didn't include WvW and PvP, so you didn't miss that. I have used WvW currency to buy some and could make them assassin-stated. But, that also is a precious commodity (to me).
> > >
> > > Lol, so rude. You want things, but you don't want to work for them? Or you want to hoard map currency just to have them? There is no reason to be so condescending to someone giving you perfect answers to your questions just because you're being strangely particular how you wish to acquire gear, and oddly cryptic about spending LW3 currensies.
> >
> > Looking for options to find the optimal way *for ones own play style* is neither "rude" nor is it "not wanting to work for" it.
> >
> > There was nothing condescending in Daddicus's reply that I could see, simply clarification of what they meant and why the prefer not to use the LS3 option.
>
> He gave two definitions, one of which was completely unnecessary, defining precious like it isn't a common word. There is also no explanation as to why map currencies are off the table, outside of them being "precious." I'm not even sure what you would want with those currencies outside of the ascended gear.
I use map currencies a lot. I have 117 ascended trinkets and back items on my characters, almost ninety of which are from map currencies and fractals/wvw currencies. They're not off the table. I'm just trying to figure out the best way to buy things.
Regarding assassin stats specifically (this thread), it appears my only options are Arah/Caudecus manor for accessories, and fractals/wvw for all trinkets (including accessories) and back items.
-
Because this "error" happened in 2018, I checked all of the prices as each day's sale occurred. I happen to remember the price for shared inventory slot (because it wasn't showing, and I had to look them up elsewhere.) I also remember the price for heroic booster (because I looked at buying them until I realized that I really wanted item boosters). Both were correct, and matched the prices listed in the March sale page on the wiki.
I also remember the BL keys item, because I did buy those, and I remembered that the price posted didn't match the actual prices for multi-item packs.
I could be mis-remembering some of the items, because I didn't look to buy all of them. But, those two above were "correct" vs. the keys being "incorrect".
By correct, I mean that the price discount was taken from the actual non-sale multi-item pack prices. By incorrect, I mean that the price was multiplied as you said.
However, I can't actually remember the prices from last year's sale (except BL Keys, because they had the same "error" as this year last year.) So, those and earlier items may or may not be correctly reflected in the wiki.
In any case, it's not worth worrying about now. I see your point. I think they only applied that logic to some of the multi-item packs, but it's not really important. It will just get me to double-check prices and discounts in future sales, to make sure I'm paying the correct amount.
-
> @"Illconceived Was Na.9781" said:
> > @"Daddicus.6128" said:
> > Why do you quote Astral Projection's post in the forum. The Wiki and the game itself show the facts?
> The wiki is written by players, just like you, I, or Astral Projection's. It's got no greater claim on "facts." In this case, A/P copied from Gnashblade; the wiki did not.
>
> Regardless: the numbers are accurate, based on the retail cost of a single key. I don't blame you for disliking ANet's choice to present the numbers this way; I don't like it either. That doesn't mean it's a bug.
Four were accurate, one was not. I visually verified in-game three of the five myself (probably the other two as well, but I don't actually remember those prices); only the one was mislabeled.
-
> @"Illconceived Was Na.9781" said:
> > @"Daddicus.6128" said:
> > > @"Illconceived Was Na.9781" said:
> > > If you followed the breadcrumbs fro mthe page you linked, you'd find:
> > > https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Ascended_trinket#Trinkets_with_predefined_prefixes
> > >
> > > * [Zhatain's Claw](https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Zhaitan%27s_Claw)
> > > * [Delana's Coinpurse](https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/DeLana%27s_Coinpurse)
> > > * [Arah](https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/The_Ruined_City_of_Arah_Collector) or [CM](https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Caudecus%27s_Manor_Collector) dungeon collections
> > > * [Vial of Salt](https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Vial_of_Salt)
> > >
> > > [You'd also notice that the "Central Tyria Prefix Family" **does not** include Assassin's stats](https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Ascended_trinket#Available_trinket_prefixes).
> > >
> > > Instead, they can be found on in these prefix families
> > > * Core (includes LS3 trinkets, but not LS4)
> > > * Assaulter (raids)
> > > * All (e.g. Vial of Salt, Mist Trinkets)
> >
> > Thanks. That helps a lot.
> >
> > Where did you find the list of "Central Tyria" stat options? I can't find it anywhere.
>
> Clink the link above where it says "Central Tyria Prefix Family", again on the same page you originally were looking at.
Still not seeing it. There are four occurrences of "Central Tyria Prefix Family". One has a link in it, and also above it, but they both point to the same place: the general list.
But, you've given me enough of the answer to give you credit for answering. Thanks!
-
> @"Klowdy.3126" said:
> > @"Daddicus.6128" said:
> > > @"VAHNeunzehnsechundsiebzig.3618" said:
> > > 'old world stats'? 'precious' map currencies? Did I miss something?
> > >
> > > wvw trinkets also carry all the combinations you want.
> >
> > Old world = things available prior to Heart of Thorns (HoT)/Living World Season (LW S) 2.
> >
> > Precious = anything that has a limited supply. In this case, the seven map currencies for LW S3 and the four for HoT.
> >
> > So, yeah, you missed something. But, my fault for not including definitions.
> >
> > But, I didn't include WvW and PvP, so you didn't miss that. I have used WvW currency to buy some and could make them assassin-stated. But, that also is a precious commodity (to me).
>
> Lol, so rude. You want things, but you don't want to work for them? Or you want to hoard map currency just to have them? There is no reason to be so condescending to someone giving you perfect answers to your questions just because you're being strangely particular how you wish to acquire gear, and oddly cryptic about spending LW3 currensies.
Did you miss the part where I said it was my fault?
-
Oh, and I did look up Vial of Salt, and it does NOT allow assassin as one of the choices. At least, according to the wiki.
So, I might be going on a bunch of Arah and CM dungeon trips.
-
> @"VAHNeunzehnsechundsiebzig.3618" said:
> 'old world stats'? 'precious' map currencies? Did I miss something?
>
> wvw trinkets also carry all the combinations you want.
Old world = things available prior to Heart of Thorns (HoT)/Living World Season (LW S) 2.
Precious = anything that has a limited supply. In this case, the seven map currencies for LW S3 and the four for HoT.
So, yeah, you missed something. But, my fault for not including definitions.
But, I didn't include WvW and PvP, so you didn't miss that. I have used WvW currency to buy some and could make them assassin-stated. But, that also is a precious commodity (to me).
-
> @"Illconceived Was Na.9781" said:
> If you followed the breadcrumbs fro mthe page you linked, you'd find:
> https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Ascended_trinket#Trinkets_with_predefined_prefixes
>
> * [Zhatain's Claw](https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Zhaitan%27s_Claw)
> * [Delana's Coinpurse](https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/DeLana%27s_Coinpurse)
> * [Arah](https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/The_Ruined_City_of_Arah_Collector) or [CM](https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Caudecus%27s_Manor_Collector) dungeon collections
> * [Vial of Salt](https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Vial_of_Salt)
>
> [You'd also notice that the "Central Tyria Prefix Family" **does not** include Assassin's stats](https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Ascended_trinket#Available_trinket_prefixes).
>
> Instead, they can be found on in these prefix families
> * Core (includes LS3 trinkets, but not LS4)
> * Assaulter (raids)
> * All (e.g. Vial of Salt, Mist Trinkets)
Thanks. That helps a lot.
Where did you find the list of "Central Tyria" stat options? I can't find it anywhere.
-
> @"VAHNeunzehnsechundsiebzig.3618" said:
> get yourself some trinkets from the LW3 maps and you can choose more or less freely.
I would, but using precious map currencies to get old-world stats is a waste. I still have close to a hundred slots to fill. I'm trying to find ways to acquire items (trinkets, in this case) via means other than LW S3 map currencies, wherever possible.
-
> @"Illconceived Was Na.9781" said:
> > @"Daddicus.6128" said:
> > > @"Illconceived Was Na.9781" said:
> > > > @"Daddicus.6128" said:
> > > > How is that not a bug?
> > >
> > > How is it remotely a bug? It's technically accurate.
> > > It's not helpful in making an informed decision and it gives a lot of people the feeling that we're being manipulated, so it might be a poor choice. Regardless, it's just a choice on how to present the data.
> >
> > Then why do almost all of the entries have the correct off-sale prices? It's not at all accurate.
>
> What entries are you looking at?
> You can see in the very same month that the last time Gnashblade offered both single and bulk items at a discount, the comparison was on the collective single-item price, not on the retail bulk price. Shared Inventory Slots are 700 gems for one, 1890 for three and yet the March Madness discount was compared to 2100 (3*700).
>
> 2100 is the price that three slots cost, if you bought them one at a time. So it's not incorrect to use that number.
> (And again, I don't argue that it's a good idea or helpful, just that the numbers are accurate.)
>
> > @"Astral Projections.7320" said:
> > 30% off
> > [sale ending soon (less than 24 hours)](https://en-forum.guildwars2.com/discussion/comment/868634/#Comment_868634)
> > **Shared Inventory Slot** 1@~~700~~490 gems. 3@~~2100~~1323 gems. 5@~~3500~~1960 gems
>
>
Why do you quote Astral Projection's post in the forum. The Wiki and the game itself show the facts? Shared Inventory Slot data copied from the Wiki:
700 (490 = 70%)
3/1890 (1323 = 70%)
5/2800 (1890 = 70%)
There were 5 multi-item combo prices discounted this year, and four of their listings were correct (including the one you referred to). So, yes, it's an error. The wiki even says "wrongly displayed as" for that one item. (Last year there were two incorrect, but one was a single-item, and the other was the same incorrect listing as this year.)
As to whether it has been done this way forever, that's wrong, too. BL chest keys were correctly listed two years ago, at least according to the Wiki's March Sale page.
Daily AP Cap
in Guild Wars 2 Discussion
Posted
> @"Illconceived Was Na.9781" said:
> > @"Daddicus.6128" said:
> > Like I said, no **valid** arguments.
> Since when are you the arbiter of which arguments are valid or not?
>
> If you honestly expect ANet to change the status quo, it is in your best interest to accept that there are reasonable arguments made by reasonable people as to why a 15k cap is good for the game and the community.
I'm not. Logic is. I just showed how it was invalid. When someone puts for a valid argument, I'll admit it.
I don't expect them to change it. They have to know about how terrible their original decision was, but they probably can't fix it any more, due to the inequity of older players who have already been punished; they can never make that up.
Regarding "good for the community", that should be obvious: people will play more.