IDS will stay!
Qual
I was just thinking, with only two days left of the x-mas theme or winterdays(call it what you want). Will IDS(aka. Ice dragon sword) still be around ? After 7 farms without any IDS drops I am starting to loss fate. So my plan was to wait until the price on it was a little lower, but if it is going to leave together with the x-mas thingy I need more gold.
Sir Skullcrasher
From Gaile Gray's comments, i think IDS is only for Wintersday duration. So after the event is done, it will be removed along with all those x-mas decoration and themes!
Captain Arne Is PRO
do you guys think that, the people who have IDS will get to keep them, though?
AlienFromBeyond
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Originally Posted by sir skulkcrasher
From Gaile Gray's comments, i think IDS is only for Wintersday duration. So after the event is done, it will be removed along with all those x-mas decoration and themes!
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If they don't stay, I am going to be very pissed
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twicky_kid
Its unclear from gaile's comments if she ment the IDS or candy cane sword.
With the IDS's set mods it could be removed.
No one really know until the update is removed.
With the IDS's set mods it could be removed.
No one really know until the update is removed.
Qual
Ofcouse the people who has it are going to keep them. But if no new ones spawn the price will be sky high on the those there are left. I think you will be abel to keep your christmas-gadgets. You still see players with halloween stuff, like the pumkin hat.
Sol_Vie
I don't like the idea of them being removed, but with them in their perfect form it kind of puts ANet in a tough place.
Jetdoc
I was in Lions Arch Int'l Dist 1 two nights ago when Gaile was there. I pointedly asked her the question whether the IDS would (1) still be available outside Lyssa's cave and (2) whether existing IDS's would stay in inventory.
She responded that (1) the IDS "may" be a wintersday item only and (2) that the IDS would continue to stay in your inventory, along with all other Christmas items. She did not indicate, however, whether the candy canes would continue to remove DP (although I asked her that question multiple times).
She responded that (1) the IDS "may" be a wintersday item only and (2) that the IDS would continue to stay in your inventory, along with all other Christmas items. She did not indicate, however, whether the candy canes would continue to remove DP (although I asked her that question multiple times).
Zehnchu
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Originally Posted by Qual
Ofcouse the people who has it are going to keep them. But if no new ones spawn the price will be sky high on the those there are left. I think you will be abel to keep your christmas-gadgets. You still see players with halloween stuff, like the pumkin hat.
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My understanding about it is that the winterdays theme including the theme collectors will be removed. However the items obtained during this time will remain in your inventory as long as you have them. (I had the several complete sets of Halloween items six months after Halloween.)
As far as the IDS it too will still stay in your inventory, but as far as it continuing to drop is still a bit unclear. I’m sure it will still drop after wintersday ends.
Candy canes will also still be in your inventory there’s a few threads on this. But I would like to see merchants get something similar to the candy canes a buy only item to off set the prices of people selling candy canes and allow people to still be able to remove DP
chippxero
It would be silly if they removed it, it's not like it's a fantastic weapon it's just different looking, it doesn't come with anything fantastic and can only have one upgrade.
I hope they keep it.
I hope they keep it.
Former Ruling
It'd be funny if they stopped dropping after Wintersday, and were all replaced with IDS's that had no Mods on them.
Pardoz
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Originally Posted by Sol_Vie
I don't like the idea of them being removed, but with them in their perfect form it kind of puts ANet in a tough place.
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lord_shar
I would guess that the fixed stats IDS's (with 15>50 req 9) will be removed and replaced by standard random stat versions. This would allow them to drop in purple and gold varieties as well (with all the usual trimmings like +11 to +15 dmg/-5 energy, while stance, enchanted, etc...), which would be a big plus in my book 
However, just in case ANET chooses to simply discontinue IDS drops, I'm going to hold onto at least 2 IDS's already in my inventory.
However, just in case ANET chooses to simply discontinue IDS drops, I'm going to hold onto at least 2 IDS's already in my inventory.
AlienFromBeyond
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Originally Posted by Former Ruling
It'd be funny if they stopped dropping after Wintersday, and were all replaced with IDS's that had no Mods on them.
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Cygnus_Zero
2 things.
I think she was talking about the IDS, not the candy cane sword. She said the word "sword". Why would she only refer to the CC Sword and not the other weapons? And why would someone only ask about the CC sword. It doesnt make sense. I think the sword will be discontinued.
And NO WAY will they discontinue it, and not let people that already have it, keep it. That would be so wrong of them to do, and I think they know that.
I think she was talking about the IDS, not the candy cane sword. She said the word "sword". Why would she only refer to the CC Sword and not the other weapons? And why would someone only ask about the CC sword. It doesnt make sense. I think the sword will be discontinued.
And NO WAY will they discontinue it, and not let people that already have it, keep it. That would be so wrong of them to do, and I think they know that.
lord_shar
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Originally Posted by Former Ruling
It'd be funny if they stopped dropping after Wintersday, and were all replaced with IDS's that had no Mods on them.
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1 - if they honor April Fools day (not likely... It's a US-only calendar event, and we're no where near April 1st. Keep in mind that ANET is Korean-based).
2 - IDS's have an exploitable loophole that allow multiple hilts or pommels to be placed on the same item (aka SoA axe bug). At present, no such exploit has been found with current IDS's.
Conclusion: Pigs will start unassisted flying before current IDS's are globally replaced by non-magical versions
Zakarr
I don't understand why they drop with perfect stats in first place. Something probably went wrong. It just doesn't any make sense if they are going to remove it or make it to drop with random stats. That would be so unfair against players who don't play at holidays.
oscarmk
How would it be unfair?, i mean this weapon is nothing overpowered, if anything its worst than the other ones out there simply because you cannot change the icy on them.
Banin Galori
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Originally Posted by lord_shar
1 - if they honor April Fools day (not likely... It's a US-only calendar event, and we're no where near April 1st. Keep in mind that ANET is Korean-based).
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Zobi
Besides which, April Fool's Day is NOT US only. What a load of twaddle.
Gli
Stat-wisem IDS are only half as good as the Droknar weaponcrafter's longsword, and a great deal more difficult to obtain. Removing the perfect mods would serve no purpose at all except to alienate the people who paid heaps of platinum for one. They're just a novelty item.
ChoKILLate[FDG]
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Originally Posted by Gli
Stat-wisem IDS are only half as good as the Droknar weaponcrafter's longsword, and a great deal more difficult to obtain..
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Pevil Lihatuh
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Originally Posted by Zobi
Besides which, April Fool's Day is NOT US only. What a load of twaddle.
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Anyhoo I'm praying they keep dropping. I really would like one for my warrior, just to match the fiery (even though I never use it lol). I doubt they'd remove those that people have though; even if they stop the drops I imagine if you were lucky enough to get one they're not gonna risk pissing you off by taking it away. Plus its not like its an uber-sword or anything. Candy Canes I could understand them removing, but not a rare skin dragon sword.
streetboy
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Originally Posted by ChoKILLate[FDG]
Not true...Remember that the "Icy" is one mod, so if you add a second mod then make yourself a Wa/Ele and add conjure frost you now have a very powerful weapon!
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Klmpee
i swear to god if they remove the swords i would be very mad.. i have modded mine with a 19% enchant.. i would not be a happy camper if they remove the sword with that on it
Transluecent51
Someone posted pics of them talking to Gale in game stating that they would probably stop dropping after this year but not removed. Again like someone has said their just a novelty item really.
lord_shar
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Originally Posted by Zobi
Besides which, April Fool's Day is NOT US only. What a load of twaddle.
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My sole point: There's no reason to globally destroy IDS's... they have no known exploitable bugs causing any in-game balance issues.
IDS random stat drops seem more feasible than leaving it 15>50 req.9. Let's all stop guessing and let ANET do its thing.
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Originally Posted by Transluecent51
Someone posted pics of them talking to Gale in game stating that they would probably stop dropping after this year but not removed. Again like someone has said their just a novelty item really.
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Zehnchu
it's under the thread CONFIRMED: Icy Dragon Sword page 29.
So far it's unclear if they will stop dropping after wintersday. She wasn't able to find out because the office was closed.
So far it's unclear if they will stop dropping after wintersday. She wasn't able to find out because the office was closed.
-Loki-
And it seems we won't get an answer until the end of the event now. Hoorah. Those that don't have time time can't get one. Those that do will be filthy rich after the event from selling the ones they found.
death fuzzy
the only reason why its so good, is because only the experienced can farm them, and they are hard to reach,
they will discontinue drops. the mods will be left alone.
why the hell do you people think something bad is happening. god...
they will discontinue drops. the mods will be left alone.
why the hell do you people think something bad is happening. god...
LiQuId StEeL
Gaile (not saying anything bad) could also be trying to egt people to play on their own, not saying they will be gone. Just a thought.
Guardian of the Light
I'm starting a thread to keep the IDS
Blkout
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Originally Posted by Former Ruling
It'd be funny if they stopped dropping after Wintersday, and were all replaced with IDS's that had no Mods on them.
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Sagius Truthbarron
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(I had the several complete sets of Halloween items six months after Halloween.)
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Stone StormChaser Jackal
Lol, everyone knows Gaile is more of PR person and dosen't play like a fanboy like you guys right? She had a million questions fired at her per second and answered more than a few times that she "didn't know" and would have to check with the development team when she got back into the office (after the event.)
The item is permenant, no questions, you can pay me 1 ecto per person who thinks they are gonna be not droping after wintersday, and if for some reason they stop, I will pay each of you 1 ecto each. Fair Nuff?
The item is permenant, no questions, you can pay me 1 ecto per person who thinks they are gonna be not droping after wintersday, and if for some reason they stop, I will pay each of you 1 ecto each. Fair Nuff?
Captain Arne Is PRO
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Originally Posted by Gli
Stat-wisem IDS are only half as good as the Droknar weaponcrafter's longsword, and a great deal more difficult to obtain. Removing the perfect mods would serve no purpose at all except to alienate the people who paid heaps of platinum for one. They're just a novelty item.
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and considering there are only 12 saught after warrior items, why NOT use a novelty item and set urself apart?
Guardian of the Light
hurry if you want the IDS to stay sign QUICK http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...d.php?t=100507
Merry Madrigal
Yes, yes, and yes.
I have spoken to GG in-game about this TWICE, and the IDS is a new item that is a permanent addition to the game. It was actually added BEFORE the Xmas event (did you know that?)
Where and when and in what form it drops after WintersDay MAY change, but you won't lose the ones you have, and it WILL continue to be available - probably MORE widely available than now.
So please RELAX!!!!!
I have spoken to GG in-game about this TWICE, and the IDS is a new item that is a permanent addition to the game. It was actually added BEFORE the Xmas event (did you know that?)
Where and when and in what form it drops after WintersDay MAY change, but you won't lose the ones you have, and it WILL continue to be available - probably MORE widely available than now.
So please RELAX!!!!!
Gli
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and considering there are only 12 saught after warrior items, why NOT use a novelty item and set urself apart? |
Jessyi
I'm pledging now that if IDS is removed after the Wintersday theme, I will injure a child for every sword lost.
Of course, I don't belive it'll come to that. I believe the IDS's will continue to drop after Wintersday based on common sense, and as it was pointed out before, the swords were dropping before the winter theme started. Of course I also believed that HoD swords would always be available...
I hedged my bets anyways. I paid 60K for an IDS (not a horrible price) and now either one of two things will happen: they keep dropping, in which case I'll resell my sword for about the same price I paid for it and find a new one at my leisure....or they'll stop dropping, in which case I'll keep it for 6 months and then sell it for 300K. Even if you think IDS's are stupid, it's hard to disagree with my strategy. I don't trust ANet not to screw us around anymore you know.
-Jess
Of course, I don't belive it'll come to that. I believe the IDS's will continue to drop after Wintersday based on common sense, and as it was pointed out before, the swords were dropping before the winter theme started. Of course I also believed that HoD swords would always be available...
I hedged my bets anyways. I paid 60K for an IDS (not a horrible price) and now either one of two things will happen: they keep dropping, in which case I'll resell my sword for about the same price I paid for it and find a new one at my leisure....or they'll stop dropping, in which case I'll keep it for 6 months and then sell it for 300K. Even if you think IDS's are stupid, it's hard to disagree with my strategy. I don't trust ANet not to screw us around anymore you know.
-Jess