Crystallines and their decreasing rarity
maraxusofk
Just to start this off, i dont have a crystalline sword nor do i want one. However, i have noticed that there have been a large number of crystalline swords popping up lately. Why? It seems like every page i look on the high end forums i see another one. Can anybody tell me why this is happening? i have heard that its due to the increased hoh chest drop rate, but every time either someone i know or i win hoh, we only see weak drops.
Knightsaber Sith
Maybe they are just the same swords that have been in circulation but people are selling now for Nightfall or something.....
Alleji
I've seen a crystalline, dwarven axes and a sephis axe drop in halls, but they're still very rare. Maybe crystallines are declining in popularity and people who had them are selling? Who knows.
Also keep in mind that purple crystallines can drop from chests in UW and fissure that pop up after you finish a quest.
Also keep in mind that purple crystallines can drop from chests in UW and fissure that pop up after you finish a quest.
KamikazeChicken
The number of HoH games was doubled, so there are more cyrstalline swords being put out on the market. There's still only ~4 15>50 cyrstallines in the game though, but I doubt they're being circulated. I know I'm about to customize mine just b/c I can. >.>
KingKryton
i once had a purple crystalline. too bad at the time i didnt know they were worth anything so i gave to my bros char and he merchanted it
ARGHHHHH
ARGHHHHH
fenix
Actually, there are many more than 4 15^50 Crystallines. I have seen well over 20 of them. I have only seen ~5 req8 15^50 ones though, but there are many of the other req ones.
Akhilleus
like ive said before, the not-so-good ones have always had a high droprate, but the truly rare ones often exchange hands...but people who dont follow them confuse this as new ones popping up. fact of the matter is 9/10 times you see a 15>50 decent-req crystalline sword go up on sale; its a resale. every few months a new one drops, but they tend to get snatched up rather quickly.
big papi
and whole improved quality of drops update is also leading to many of the new crystalline swords with perfect/near perfect damage mods
beta man
its true that many are selling crystalline sword ingame as well, and i seriously does not feel its is still the same few that is circulated, there are just too many put up for sales in game......
shadowfell
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Originally Posted by KamikazeChicken
The number of HoH games was doubled, so there are more cyrstalline swords being put out on the market. There's still only ~4 15>50 cyrstallines in the game though, but I doubt they're being circulated. I know I'm about to customize mine just b/c I can. >.>
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Very doubtful, seeing as how I know someone with 4+ 15^50's of varying requirements and this just one person.
Nexium
hmm Crystalinnes dont seem to be that rare you se ppl quite often sell them on the other hand i found that my shinobi req8 +5e was 10times harder to find then the Crystalline whith req 10-13 13^50%-14^50%
KamikazeChicken
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Originally Posted by shadowfell
Very doubtful, seeing as how I know someone with 4+ 15^50's of varying requirements and this just one person.
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Brustow
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Originally Posted by KingKryton
i once had a purple crystalline. too bad at the time i didnt know they were worth anything so i gave to my bros char and he merchanted it
ARGHHHHH |
nomercy
I sold my req 11 +11%/stance zealous and +5 armor purple Crystalline to merchant on accident, but I got a +14%/stance now so its all good 
tomcruisejr
do you want crystalline to be rare? gather all crystalline owners and select only 5 people to have it. the rest, npc it or salvage it.
if that happens, there will be only 5 crystalline floating in game. rare.
if that happens, there will be only 5 crystalline floating in game. rare.
Underworld Calling
to the above^
who would npc or salvage their crystalline?
who would npc or salvage their crystalline?
Nanood
Crystal swords..Who would have thought They sure must be toughened to get some of those monster armour suits.
They sure must be toughened to get some of those monster armour suits.
big papi
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Originally Posted by KamikazeChicken
The swords I know of are req 7 and 8. I don't bother caring about swords req 10-13. >.> I also havn't bothered trading in ages, so it's probable that a few more have surfaced over time.
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http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10033424
just kind of thought that hard to believe
KamikazeChicken
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Originally Posted by big papi
If 15>50 req 10+ crystalline arnt worth your time why would you ever pc something like this?
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10033424 just kind of thought that hard to believe |
The Herbalizer
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Originally Posted by big papi
If 15>50 req 10+ crystalline arnt worth your time why would you ever pc something like this?
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10033424 just kind of thought that hard to believe |
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Originally Posted by KamikazeChicken
I don't trade anymore, but I still auction (very rare)/get pcs for friends who refuse to use forums. I also don't need to worry about crystalline prices when I own my own 15>50. >.> Ask anyone in Alliance of Xen (or half of the XoO GW players), if you don't believe me.
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What people say and what the truth is are two totally different things. With big claims there has to be big proof to back it up.
Pics would be nice
Anyway with hoh matches being shorter the number of crystallines would increase slightly. and people selling before nightfall would cause more to be on market.
Malice Black
ah the claims of req7 crystalline's..Zzzz so many ppl have claimed none have backed it up
they should add something new to HoH chest and let the crystalline die..something that is pretty this time
they should add something new to HoH chest and let the crystalline die..something that is pretty this time
KamikazeChicken
Notice the horrid req. >.> That's just one of the many reasons I'll probably customize it.
Malice Black
full pic 
half pic is just dodgy..
half pic is just dodgy..
The Herbalizer
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full pic
half pic is just dodgy.. |
i have big doubts about it anway as he claimed crystallines drop from mobs in shiverpeaks
Malice Black
lol yea i seen that post as well..
KamikazeChicken
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Originally Posted by The Herbalizer
yeah. dont forget the gold value too
i have big doubts about it anway as he claimed crystallines drop from mobs in shiverpeaks |
Malice Black
50k chump change lol
wilderness
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Originally Posted by KamikazeChicken
You're also the person who wouldn't whisper me to see it IG and cough up that 50k, or do you have selective memory now?
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We could all do what you just did and post the most amazing collection ever in the Awesome Weapons thread.
Actually, that would take too long... just ask anyone in my guild about my max gold +15unconditional Tyrian sickle...
KamikazeChicken
I dislike you all, fyi. >.>
SilentAssassin
I don't even like them...
they are ugly and have the same skin as a pre-searing item.
Golden phoenix blade >>>>>> crystaline sword
they are ugly and have the same skin as a pre-searing item.
Golden phoenix blade >>>>>> crystaline sword
Venom4112
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Originally Posted by wilderness
I'll give you 50k if you post the full img here '_^
We could all do what you just did and post the most amazing collection ever in the Awesome Weapons thread. Actually, that would take too long... just ask anyone in my guild about my max gold +15unconditional Tyrian sickle... |
wilderness
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Originally Posted by Venom4112
I will give you 200k if you show me that sickle in game, since it DOES NOT excist. IGN: Venoms M o n k.
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Yukito Kunisaki
My collector's Razor max dmg with 15%>Stance will own those crystallines... Damn good thing that one can kill quickly despite not having uber 4871902837410297 Gold items...
Malice Black
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Originally Posted by Sister Brianne
....KamikazeChicken knows nothing and The Admin's Bane/THe Herbalizer know everything....Ok....that seems to summarize this thread....now let me check the title...oh...its about swords...seems to me like people have issues with their penis size.
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Herb and I are experianced players and long time posters here, there has been many ppl who have claimed to own these amazing weapons ect but 99%can never show the goods..and Mr. Chicken doesnt have the best track record on here.
Trust is for the weak
Sam Stormwind
there still really rare, they do appear to be getting more common, but ofc they will people keep getting them rarely so more will be about.
boxterduke
I wish they drop more so I can get me one.
There is no way I'm paying over a mil for a sword.
There is no way I'm paying over a mil for a sword.
Malice Black
boxter they are cheap now...a purple 14^50 can sell for as little as a few hundred k for a 11-13req..lets face it a sword war without 16 in swords is fairly useless..
lyra_song
I wish they would rename Crystalline Swords to Crystalline Axes and make a REAL crystalline sword.... >.>
Malice Black
hehe i have an idea tho not a new 1...add a proper crystalline axe to the HoH chest and drop the swords down to mob drops...the ppl that paid millions for em would cry for weeks
lishi
The drop didnt doubled . with the 6 minute hall match they lowered the chest drop.
is still more then before but not doubled.
anyway is a shame most of them are +4 energy while hexed wand
or superior illusion magic
is still more then before but not doubled.
anyway is a shame most of them are +4 energy while hexed wand
or superior illusion magic