Guild Wars 2

Which server are you playing on and have you considered switching servers?

Elaborate Totems are found from higher level Grawls – I encounter them occasionally from running the Volcanic fractal in FoTM.

Powerful Blood I have found from high level Minotaurs, Alpine Skelks and even from Harpy mobs (I have heard that Cave Trolls also drop them but I haven’t confirmed this for myself).

There may be other sources but this is just from my own experience. Try to hunt them in the level 80 zones and dungeons. I hope that helps good luck!

I’m not taking the bait by answering these questions I know I’ll just get flamed for supporting Ascended gear anyway…

Yes this has happened to me too. I was trying to get a team mate to rez me and he could not see me (he said I was at the very bottom) but I was at the respawn point (in front of the Cultist Hammer alter)

I was invisible to him and I was getting annoyed that he kept walking over my corpse and not rezing me – and then I realised it was a bug! Please fix this.

Wow that looks awesome!

Are you able to design one for us Apple users? oh pretty pretty please? haha

They hold different types of items from Masterwork, Rare to Exotic.

Items of those classes will be stored in that specific 20 slot box before other items fill it out. Other then the cost difference – that’s all there is to it really

(Example: I exchange the Relic tokens for a 20 slot exotic box. Once equipped – any exotic items I find (and pick up) will be stored into the exotic box first automatically – it just helps with organisation that’s it)

Terkov.4138:

Actually, I’m getting more ectos since patch :P Using mystic kit.

I second this.

I use a mystic kit also. OP have you tried using a Mystic Salvage Kit before?
I’m finding more ectos since the last update but again – I feel it’s just RNG.

I don’t really see it as entitled vs elitest with FoTM.

People just play with others that are on their level. That’s really it. The way they introduced the RNG mechanic to the rings also slows down those who are seeking to make rapid progress in order for the others to catch up (my guess).

I myself have done level 10, 5 times already just trying to get the ring so it’s definately slowing down my progress. I’m completely OK with this idea though because it also means that those people that are coming up are able to have a chance to do so as well.

There’s also been many times where I’ve done levels much lower than mine to help people reach higher levels. We all have that choice and the ability to help others and many people choose to.

At the moment- FoTM is taking up most of my GW2 time.

I also love WvW so if you haven’t yet tried that – I would suggest you give it a go because it can be an easy way to level up your character (stick with the group until you learn the ropes though)

Astralporing.1957:

Azelroth.6801:

Astralporing.1957:

… i wonder, what would happen if tomorrow Anet announced that there is going to be a new, wonderful shift in game philosophy – open and unrestricted PvP with gear stealing. Wonder if you’d still be saying the same thing.

(This is not an abstract example – this has actually happened to one game i was once playing in)

There is no point in thinking about what-ifs because it’s simply not worth your energy. People stress themselves out to no-end thinking about what-if scenarios. Just take life as it comes dude

I see you are not going to answer that one?

For me, what has happened now in GW2 was on about the same level of change as the example i have provided. It is not a “what if”. It is a significant change to the core element of the game. Telling me that “everything changes, get used to it” does not make the change any less distasteful.

All I’m trying to say is that games evolve and there is no static nature to them. Especially a game like GW2.

The example you provided isn’t very relevant because it’s not what has happened here – it’s in line with your opinion of what has happened but the two are not the same. Apples and oranges. I’m not saying your opinion is invalid or anything – it’s very valid because we all have a right to our own opinions.

I’m also not saying to ‘get used to it’ I’m merely stating that things do change and evolve with time (even the original ideas – from the manifesto etc.)

Many people resist any forms of change as the mind is more comfortable with what is familiar. Some embrace it and learn to adapt. In months from now, this really isn’t going to be the issue that lots of people make it out to be. Just enjoy the parts of the game that you like is my only suggestion.

William Fairfield.1428:

The exotics that drop in the FotM share their skins with karma exotics from the world, that is why they are Account Bound.

I have often wondered if this was the case. Thanks for your response William

Astralporing.1957:

… i wonder, what would happen if tomorrow Anet announced that there is going to be a new, wonderful shift in game philosophy – open and unrestricted PvP with gear stealing. Wonder if you’d still be saying the same thing.

(This is not an abstract example – this has actually happened to one game i was once playing in)

There is no point in thinking about what-ifs because it’s simply not worth your energy. People stress themselves out to no-end thinking about what-if scenarios. Just take life as it comes dude

This recipe for this is:

• One of the Exotic Back items gained from the dungeon vendor in FotM.
• Gift of Ascension (same vendor as above)
• One Vial of Condensed Mist Essence (drops in Fractals)
• 40 Crystals OR Philosopher Stones from Miyani (depending on if you want offensive or defensive infusion slot)

Crystals = Offensive slot
Philosopher Stones = Defensive slot

Total cost for this is 1850 FoTM Tokens + skill points

I do not take credit for this recipe all credits go to Goldenrice and Lordkrall

Ecto nerf? This may have been true prior to the lost shores update..

But as of right now I’m finding I’m getting more ectos from salvages so I would say they have upped the ecto rate from salvaging if anything.

I support your thinking John. Please keep it as is!

Gehenna.3625:

It’s a big deal because of 2 things:

1) Anet said that just like GW1 there would not be gear progression. Regardless of whether you like gear progression or not: they lied. Call me strange but I don’t like it when people flat out lie to me.

2) Anet already indicated that infusions will be required for future content. This means people will be required to get new gear or they simply won’t be able to play this future content. So, no, it’s not just for people who are bored. They are in fact planning to bring out more gear like this so you can be completely equipped in ascended gear, which has better stats and the necessary infusion slots to play on in this future content they speak of.

I hope that makes it clearer for you.

Ok thanks for taking the time to provide your point of view.

In regards to point 1 – yes I do remember what they said… and yes I do remember the manifesto very clearly.

The thing is, everything must evolve with time. This is also true with games and their future direction. Anet isn’t just one person. Anet is a team and as with all teams they must make group decisions based upon where they want the future of their game to be headed. I’m sure even internally they would have discussed this subject to no end because let’s face it – we all have different ideas (this is also the reason why you can’t please 100% of people)

From a business standpoint they also need to keep their shareholders happy and maintain business profitability whilst also taking into consideration their player base as well. These are not easy decisions to make when you take all that into consideration. In the end they needed to find a happy balance and I guess this is where we are now today.

In regards to point 2. That infusions will be required for future content.
Infusions are already required for current content due to FoTM so I don’t see how that differs. Infusions are already necessary in FoTM at certain levels and what they mean is that other mechanics will be included (most likely in dungeons) and infusions will help with mitigating the damage that those new mechanics will bring (just like how infusions helps mitigate agony). It will most likely stay dungeon specific anyway which is really not that bad.

They have also stated that ascended gear can be attained through WvW and crafting in the future so even if you don’t wish to run dungeons to attain the ascended gear – you’re simply not forced to.

In summary, it really isn’t that bad man

I like the idea of Ascended gear. I think it gives a lot of players something else to do.

Prior to it’s release a lot of people were bored and didn’t have much else left to do in-game and most were complaining about it. At least the Ascended gear gives people something else to work towards.

If you don’t like it and you feel like you don’t need it – then don’t chase it or work for it. It’s not that bad guys. It’s not like they suddenly dumped a bunch of super crazy weapons/armor with uber stats and are forcing everyone to get it just to remain competitive..

It’s more of a subtle addition to the game for people with nothing else left to do (or for people who are working for legendaries and are getting bored).

I really don’t see why it’s such a big deal?

Alternatively you can save them up to use for the Captain Council Commendations and use it for other things you may want.

Speak to Lionguard Lyns at Lion Arch for more info good luck!

The best option for you at this point would be to continue to do level’s 10 or 20 for your daily until you get the ring.

I know it can be frustrating and annoying at times with the RNG and the rings but at this point – many others have found success with this method (….eventually hahaha)

Today I’ll be going for my 5th daily attempt – so I know how you feel buddy ~ hang in there!

Nexon influence. That is all.

EDIT: Sorry I should have elaborated – Nexon / Crystin Cox’s influence.

Quite possibly the smartest idea I’ve seen all day.

I will msg to join you guys tomorrow thanks for setting this up for everyone!

The devs have mentioned that Ascended gear will be available in WvW and crafting in the future at some point. They have not yet stipulated a time frame but rest assured, you guys have not been forgotten about.

There are no resets to your FoTM achieved difficulty level. This has been said by one of the devs. I can’t find the link to the actual post though.

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I hope people who did get their rings add to this discussion so we can get an overall idea of success rates.

EDITED: To update results.

I have noticed a decrease in loot quality out in the open world… that includes Champion mobs etc.

What I have also noticed however, is improved loot in both Dungeons and WvW loot (in WvW I’m getting more rares and even exotics now).

So I guess there may be a bug with open world loot at the moment. I’m not 100% sure on that tough.

I agree with you on this. This type of advertising & marketing is a real put off to people with any common sense.

I too was expecting sale prices based off the items already in the gem store (if you have a look at the BL keys – they made a bulk 25 key tier with 50% off and haven’t applied it to the single key and 5 pack key set at all)

This is a huge carrot dangle if I ever saw one.

I bought gems but now I’m just going to use it on extra bank account access…

Maybe there are little clues about this in the Lost Shores?

“Under new management” – those that have done the jumping puzzle will remember this achievement. I wonder if they’re trying to tell us something here…?

I can confirm that it’s not a bug and that it truly is random.

I was playing lvl 10 yesterday to do the daily with a team mate and when asked, she said that she’s done lvl 10 more times then she could remember. When we got up to the maw and defeated it – she and another team mate had got the ascended ring (and it was an awesome one too she linked it for me)

So yeah, it truly is random and not a bug so keep at it guys. I almost feel as if Anet intended these ‘choke’ points to allow everyone else some time to catch up in difficulty (as strange as it may sound I think it actually works).

I’d like to see bank slots added to the sale list (even though as Rakuren stated they’re not technically in the gem store)

BL keys as well.

FoTM does not in any way upset the balance of the economy.

The market is well beyond a single dungeon (or any combination of dungeons for that matter). Like others have stated – most of the money is being made through the TP via trading. There’s already a big divide between the wealthy and the poor – and this allows people to control certain niches within the market. Which is no different in real life – where the rich continue to get richer and the poor continue to get poorer. Just the way it is really.

Well the recipe he posted is in the OP (the only issue is it requires an unlock)

1 x Orichalcum Setting
1 x Orichalcum Chain
200 x Shards of Zhaitan

= Bloodstone Fragment (you need to be a 400 Jeweler to make it – or have someone who’s a 400 Jeweler that has the shards to make it)

Although I’ve done 2 daily bonus rounds with no ring. I do see other team mates get them which is a good sign.

I think Anet should increase the drop rate on the rings and bring it up to 50% chance. This way, many people will have the ring (and many rings) and need more backpack space or bank account space (which equals more money for them through gem purchases) a win-win scenario (Anet makes more money and the players are kept happy).

Helenorz.2547:

So, now I’m a little confused.

The rings are RNG drop, as a bonus reward for going from level 10 to level 11. So, if you didn’t get a ring drop the first time you get from lvl10 to lvl 11, does that mean the rings won’t drop for you any more from lvl11-19? I read that you get the infused version at lvl 20, but is it a one time bonus drop?

The rings have a chance at dropping from the bonus reward chest DAILY. Meaning even if you missed out on 10-11 bonus ring – just do it again when it resets for another crack at it.

The ring’s have a chance to drop after level 10+ meaning from 10 and every even number after that (12, 14, 16, 18, 20 etc.)

If you have already done your daily for that day then you won’t get it – remember to wait for the reset to try again. It’s repeatable daily too.

kaliku.7914:

After i completed lvl 10 i got a chest with the ring, but now, every time i rerun lvl 10 i get no chest, while other ppl in my team say they get a chest every time they do lvl 10.
Is that normal?

It’s a daily bonus. Meaning if you’ve already done it in that day, you don’t get it again.

You will need to wait until the daily reset in order to get that same chest again.

On a related topic, the drop rate of rings aren’t too bad guys so if you missed out on the 10-11 ring – just keep doing it daily and you’ll get it. I’ve spoken with a number of people who seem to think the chance of getting a ring as a bonus is around 30-40% (estimate) which is really not that low. Keep at it – I know I will!

http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Mystic_Forge/Other_Items

Scroll down to the “Verified accessory recipes” section and you’ll see an assortment of Ascended recipes.

I just bumped into a guy who got this as a bonus drop:

Adelbern’s Royal Signet Ring

(I tried to take a screenshot of it with the native GW screenshot button and it didn’t show up in the image, so I took this photo from the wiki page)

Awesome ring!

Ok I did 10-11 today and I didn’t get the ring either. But thanks for confirming that it’s a random daily reward.

I wonder what the drop rate is like on them though because I can see Agony being a real pain in the butt at level 14!

Wethospu.6437:

53 fractals done, still no vials. Looks like I won’t be crafting anything in near future.

I’ve gotten 3 vials so far. Make sure you’re manually looting corpses because there was 2 corpses I almost couldn’t be bothered looting and they were the ones with the vials lol

+1 this idea. It should be cross server as well as be categorized and organized in a way in which you can ‘filter’ and search results.
Similar to the gw2lfg concept but a little more advanced.

This would not be very hard to implement. It just Anet’s green light and some work.

I’ve noticed a big increase in powerful blood drops (as well as other T6 mats) since the Lost Shores update. So I think you have made the right decision.

Grezko.7950:

you all seem to forget that we have a very god new source for bloods – the new map. Drop rate is good there so supply will rise.

I have to say i am quite impressed of how smart A-net addressed the market problems:

- Add new recipes for back items that increase demand for T6 rares and ectos
+ Increase supply for bloods from the new map
+ increase supply of rares via the all dungeons aka increase the supply of ectos
+ increase the drop rates of cores and lodestones

End result will probably be:

• Price of T6 bloods will fluctuate a lot, T5 bloods will get la bit lower.
• Lodestone will drop – a good thing considering they are the main ingredients in all craftable runes (in legendaries tooof course).

I have to say i give them an A- for the balancing of the market.

I agree. This move was necessary to bring the t6 mats in line with the appropriate tier/market values.

Increasing lodestone drop rates was also an excellent decision. It’s a win-win for everyone.

Kandrick.8054:

The Glob + 250 Ectos + Ascended back item + gift = infuses original back item to add native +agony resist (in addition to infusion slot).

So you are left with Ascended back slot with +agony resist on it as well as other stats + infusion slot.

My reading of that is that you can get a backslot with +10AR as opposed to +5AR as it currently stands.

Or so I have read elsewhere.

This is quite interesting. I wonder if we’re able to confirm this information?

Thanks for the update Linsey. We know that it’s going to take a while to do things right. Take all the time you need

The main difference is that you don’t need an unbugged balthazar to get these. Which means they’re highly accessible to everyone.

I’m actually happy to hear some people got precursors from the Ancient Karka chest.

Although at the same time – I am a bit disapppointed that it didn’t happen for some of the more loyal/hardcore player base… but at least some people got some loot love

Ok well it definately throws my theory out of window then.

I guess this isn’t working as intended (possibly a bug) and I’m sure Anet will fix it so that each tier awards the proper progressive loot.

Asagi.1405:

Yes.

Can you please clarify what you mean? Because what my theory is; if you get your daily bonus and try for the level 10-11 ascended ring in the same day you won’t get it (due to the glitch/bug)

Asagi.1405:

Nope, that’s false. I had completed my daily already when I did lvl 10. No ring.

In the very same day before any daily resets?

My theory is that if you leveled up to 10 and and on the way got your daily bonus – it glitches up getting the level 10-11 ascended ring bonus.

I’m so convinced that this is the case that I’m holding off my lvl 10 run until tomorrow (as I already got the daily bonus today) we’ll see what happens..