ANET has either messed up again or launched another nerf against farmers and HMers
ca_aok
The latest update has removed hard mode capability from all Challenge Missions. This nerfs several farm spots, LB runs, and makes some areas impossible to vanquish (Arborstone Explorable?). Hopefully this is merely a bug, and I hope that it will be resolved soon.
MSecorsky
What update?
MSecorsky
Update - Thursday June 7
Bug Fixes
* Fixed a bug in Fort Aspenwood that allowed the Warriors to be lured away from their destination.
Miscellaneous
* Made additional preparations for the Alliance Battle weekend event.
* Removed an incorrect +5 Energy Bonus that was added to General Morgahn's Primeval Leggings.
Bug Fixes
* Fixed a bug in Fort Aspenwood that allowed the Warriors to be lured away from their destination.
Miscellaneous
* Made additional preparations for the Alliance Battle weekend event.
* Removed an incorrect +5 Energy Bonus that was added to General Morgahn's Primeval Leggings.
Saraphim
Yup, lots of unhappy bunnies in Remains of Sahalja.
I'm only 5k from Max as well.
Starting at the Gate of Desolation is gonna slow me down, as I had a nice 4 minute run that was tedious but netted a good 1100 points per hour even without the two farming quests.
I'm only 5k from Max as well.
Starting at the Gate of Desolation is gonna slow me down, as I had a nice 4 minute run that was tedious but netted a good 1100 points per hour even without the two farming quests.
Bryant Again
Hey now, if they're going to fix the Luxon warriors, can they please fix the Kurzick gatekeepers from going away from their posts?
But damn, at least they did something to it. I'm totally suprised that they touched FA at all.
But damn, at least they did something to it. I'm totally suprised that they touched FA at all.
Kool Pajamas
Another bug in FA is that sometimes the luxon warriors will double spawn on one side. 12 total wars instead of 8.
Well I guess its time for me to go test this 'fix' hehe.
Well I guess its time for me to go test this 'fix' hehe.
undeadgun
yea, it is kind sad bout the HM sunspear LB farmers, atleast in my alliance chat ppl were complaining bout it, hope they fix it soon........
Andrew Patrick
Hey guys,
We will be turning the Hard Mode function back on for Challenge Missions. It seemed like using Hard Mode was illogical since it would simply make it more difficult to get on the ladder, but if players are using it to farm, we will put the option back in.
Sorry for the trouble, it should be fixed soon!
We will be turning the Hard Mode function back on for Challenge Missions. It seemed like using Hard Mode was illogical since it would simply make it more difficult to get on the ladder, but if players are using it to farm, we will put the option back in.
Sorry for the trouble, it should be fixed soon!
ca_aok
Hey, I'd just like to say thanks for the fast response, sorry if the title was a tad harsh 
Good to know it'll be fixed.
Good to know it'll be fixed.
Saraphim
Hey Andrew,
Wow. That was quick, thank you !
Wow. That was quick, thank you !
Mad King Corn
Great news Andrew! Thanks...Wheew...That made me sweat.
Bryant Again
WooT! Andrew FtW.
Puebert
that was close.
Enko
to vanquish arborstone, could you vanquish just the side from tanglewood or would you need to get into the main area to kill everything there too?
VitisVinifera
wait a minute, anet is back to saying farming is ok?
Cherno
anet has always said farming is ok despite constantly nerfing it. Same with running. "We respect that everyone has different ways to enjoy the game and encourage it" (paraphrased)
Aera Lure
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Originally Posted by Andrew Patrick
Hey guys,
We will be turning the Hard Mode function back on for Challenge Missions. It seemed like using Hard Mode was illogical since it would simply make it more difficult to get on the ladder, but if players are using it to farm, we will put the option back in. Sorry for the trouble, it should be fixed soon! |
chessyang
oh man.. at the Remains of Sahlahja people are all pissed and confused =)
so many farmers
so many farmers
Sir Green Aluminum
Farming was always ok, how else would you get 15k sets and obsidian armour. But letting invinci-monks and solo builds get all the rares while other people have to party is meh.
Does-it-Matter
They never said it wasn't. They didn't like Bot Farming.
Cacheelma
....Thanks Andrew. But I kind of wonder.
Is it REALLY true that you don't know that we're using it to FARM? REALLY?
Is it REALLY true that you don't know that we're using it to FARM? REALLY?
The Great Al
andrew - people were upset, at least in some areas, not because they couldn't HM the challenge quests, but because they couldnt HM the explorable areas outside the challenge quest towns...nice to know that'll be put back on, though.
unienaule
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Originally Posted by VitisVinifera
wait a minute, anet is back to saying farming is ok?
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Solus Spartan
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Originally Posted by Andrew Patrick
Hey guys,
We will be turning the Hard Mode function back on for Challenge Missions. It seemed like using Hard Mode was illogical since it would simply make it more difficult to get on the ladder, but if players are using it to farm, we will put the option back in. Sorry for the trouble, it should be fixed soon! |
Clobimon
I'm not at home to see what is/was going on, but from reading this thread I became confused.? People are mentioning not being able to LB farm in response to the non-hardmode challenge mission, Remains of Sahlahja. Andrew says they weren't aware of farming going on in the challenge mission and they'll fix. ?? The LB point farming is in Sulfurous Wastes. So people aren't able to enter Sulfurous Wastes in HM then? That is what needs to be fixed then huh.
Solus Spartan
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Originally Posted by Clobimon
I'm not at home to see what is/was going on, but from reading this thread I became confused.? People are mentioning not being able to LB farm in response to the non-hardmode challenge mission, Remains of Sahlahja. Andrew says they weren't aware of farming going on in the challenge mission and they'll fix. ?? The LB point farming is in Sulfurous Wastes. So people aren't able to enter Sulfurous Wastes in HM then? That is what needs to be fixed then huh.
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But seriously, they knew, just need a "reason" to un-nerf it.
Rue The Day
Hey Andrew, thanks a lot for that. Very much appreciated. I will max out my lightbringer and sunspear titles eventually!
sindex
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Originally Posted by Bryant Again
Hey now, if they're going to fix the Luxon warriors, can they please fix the Kurzick gatekeepers from going away from their posts?
But damn, at least they did something to it. I'm totally suprised that they touched FA at all. |
GloryFox
LOL... I made a bet with a friend that they will nerf how people farm SS and LB points so did I win or not?
You should see the anger in the Remains of Sahlahja it was great!
It was quite a sight! I wonder how many will rage quit who don't read the forums.
You should see the anger in the Remains of Sahlahja it was great!
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Solus Spartan
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Originally Posted by GloryFox
LOL... I made a bet with a friend that they will nerf how people farm SS and LB points so did I win or not?
You should see the anger in the Remains of Sahlahja it was great! It was quite a sight! I wonder how many will rage quit who don't read the forums. |
Star Gazer
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Originally Posted by Andrew Patrick
but if players are using it to farm, we will put the option back in.
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Tactical-Dillusions
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Originally Posted by Andrew Patrick
Hey guys,
We will be turning the Hard Mode function back on for Challenge Missions. It seemed like using Hard Mode was illogical since it would simply make it more difficult to get on the ladder, but if players are using it to farm, we will put the option back in. Sorry for the trouble, it should be fixed soon! |
I was almost going to rant and get myself banned
There's so much grind involved in ss/lb farming and i'm glad that Anet realises this.
It's the only realistic way to make decent progress in those titles and each run with 7 henchies nets less than 1k usually in my experience.
Yay for HM lightbringer farmers!
(ps, the tome drop rate sucks *wink wink*)
manitoba1073
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Originally Posted by Sir Green Aluminum
Farming was always ok, how else would you get 15k sets and obsidian armour. But letting invinci-monks and solo builds get all the rares while other people have to party is meh.
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Inde
Before this thread completely derails into a farming debate... Closed.
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Originally Posted by Andrew Patrick
Hey guys,
We will be turning the Hard Mode function back on for Challenge Missions. It seemed like using Hard Mode was illogical since it would simply make it more difficult to get on the ladder, but if players are using it to farm, we will put the option back in. Sorry for the trouble, it should be fixed soon! |
Kook~NBK~
Thanks for fixing your mistake, A-net. We appreciate it.
( NOW you can close this thread. (hehe)
( NOW you can close this thread. (hehe)