kind of a big deal

monthypythongrail

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Nov 2007

hey everyone,it is soon to be christmas holidays and im hoping to get the title "kid of a big deal" then. i was just wondering,on wich proffession it would be easiest.. i am currently playing warrior and sin and id like to know with wich of the two it will go fastest.

kind regards,
heavy trooper

Crom The Pale

Crom The Pale

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Nov 2006

Ageis Ascending

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Well to get to KOBD all you really need to do is get 3 Protector titles + 2 elite skill cap titles.

The skill caps are easy on any char, and to get protector rather simple as well.

If you PUG then the War will get into teams much faster than the sin, but otherwise there are about equal.

malko050987

malko050987

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jan 2007

Arad, Romania

The Arctic Marauders [TAM] - now recruiting!

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Doesn't really matter what profession you are. Pick what you like playing more. And for the skill hunter, the one with the most outposts/exploration, so you don't have to run to new areas for skills.

Smile Like Umean It

Smile Like Umean It

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2006

E/Rt

Whichever profession you like playing the most.

Pure Trex

Pure Trex

Banned

Join Date: Oct 2007

United Kingdom

MNM

W/E

Quote:
Originally Posted by Crom The Pale
Well to get to KOBD all you really need to do is get 3 Protector titles + 2 elite skill cap titles.

The skill caps are easy on any char, and to get protector rather simple as well.

If you PUG then the War will get into teams much faster than the sin, but otherwise there are about equal.
I thinks its stupid the way people think that all tht is just "SO" easy it just makes the more beginner players nt even feel pleased wen they do acheive this.

Any title should be looked at as a pretty good GW acheivment as its something they have worked on even if some are easier than others.

lennymon

lennymon

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2005

Seattle

Odin's Hammer [OH] - Servant's of Fortuna [SoF]

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pure Trex
I thinks its stupid the way people think that all tht is just "SO" easy it just makes the more beginner players nt even feel pleased wen they do acheive this.

Any title should be looked at as a pretty good GW acheivment as its something they have worked on even if some are easier than others.

Sure, by you and only you since you earned it. For other's it may be vieed as trivial as it was easy for them. Don't get a title to impress anyone else, you'll just be dissapointed.

Scarlett Romanov

Scarlett Romanov

Guest

Join Date: Jul 2005

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It depends on who you play with. If you can do it with guildies or heroes/henches, then use either profession. If you're going to use a PUG then warrior would probably be a better choice. It also depends on whether or not you're going to fight(protector, guardian titles, etc.) or "purchase" (sweet tooth, drunkard, treasure hunter, etc.) titles.

Quentin.Sheley

Quentin.Sheley

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jan 2007

Fort Bragg

X Knock Out X [KO]

You should get 5 account based titles! That'll mean that all your chars get KOBD and then you can work @ 'People Know Me' for your favorite char.

But you want to get the title on the char that you use the most because title are designed to show off your accomplishments in the game and if you get KOBD on 1 char and don't use that char that much then it's just a waste of your time. So my final suggestion is to get the title on your most used char.

Kynareth Adeus

Academy Page

Join Date: Jan 2007

D/Mo

Quote:
Originally Posted by Quentin.Sheley
You should get 5 account based titles! That'll mean that all your chars get KOBD and then you can work @ 'People Know Me' for your favorite char.

But you want to get the title on the char that you use the most because title are designed to show off your accomplishments in the game and if you get KOBD on 1 char and don't use that char that much then it's just a waste of your time. So my final suggestion is to get the title on your most used char.
Do they even have 5 account based titles? I mean... Luxon... Kurzick... but other PvP titles don't really have max levels to my knowledge... do they?

xx luna xx

xx luna xx

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Aug 2006

Canada

[LnR]

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I am hitting max title #9 right now, the easiest to start with are definately the Protector titles, Skill Hunter I found easiest in Factions. Tyria is huge and that one took some time. Skill hunter however will cost you roughly 90k and up per campaign. Sunspear and Lightbringer are super easy to max out if you've managed to make it to Remains of Sehlahjah in Nightfall, and since they go hand in hand you'll be maxing 2 titles simultaneously.

Good Luck!

Numa Pompilius

Numa Pompilius

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: May 2005

At an Insit.. Intis... a house.

Live Forever Or Die Trying [GLHF]

W/Me

Quote:
Originally Posted by lennymon
Sure, by you and only you since you earned it. For other's it may be vieed as trivial as it was easy for them. Don't get a title to impress anyone else, you'll just be dissapointed.
Reminds me of when I hard-mode vanquished Nutsack... I mean Sacnoth Valley.

It took my warrior three hours to do with an all heros & henchmen team, but when I bragged about it I immediately got shot down by another guy who'd vanquished sacnoth valley in first try, in under an hour, and thought it was easy. He was a bonder monk and they'd used a bonded siege devourer.

In other words: your mileage may vary.

The title I'm most proud of personally is still Protector of Tyria. It was the first I got, I had actually qualified for it before the title even existed, and it was all my own doing.

Dutch Masterr

Dutch Masterr

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Aug 2006

Long Island, NY

Elite Knights [SWAT]

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I got Kind of a Big Deal on my warrior by getting the 3 protector titles and grandmaster cartographer of Elona and Cantha. It really isnt that hard to do, it just takes some time, patience and dedication.

Dont expect to get the title overnight, if you starting from scratch it may take a few months (unless you buy your titles like drunkard or sweet tooth). After i got the title though, i got pretty bored with the game.

RPGmaniac

RPGmaniac

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Aug 2005

Protector, Elite Skill Hunter, and Cartographer and the best titles to go for if you're just starting out on getting Kind of a big Deal. If you own all three campaigns and get the protector/cartographer/etc titles, you get a 4th one (which counts towards the title count). The title is "Legendary (put achievement here)".

Smile Like Umean It

Smile Like Umean It

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2006

E/Rt

Quote:
Originally Posted by Pure Trex
I thinks its stupid the way people think that all tht is just "SO" easy it just makes the more beginner players nt even feel pleased wen they do acheive this.
Well, compared to the other titles what would you call them?

They are easy. And if you don't know, then read up on them. Some of those missions are so easy I purposely put myself at a disadvantage just to see if something will happen.

-Pluto-

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Feb 2007

US

Diversionary Tactics [DT]

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kynareth Adeus
Do they even have 5 account based titles? I mean... Luxon... Kurzick... but other PvP titles don't really have max levels to my knowledge... do they?
They do. Nobody's reached them to my knowledge though.

sagilltwins

sagilltwins

Banned

Join Date: Nov 2006

Your Mom's House

香港,poke, mad, BECK, nH

A/W

When I got kind of a big deal... I got 3 prots and sunspear/lightbringer

RPGmaniac

RPGmaniac

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Aug 2005

There's Luxon/Kurzick, Gamer, and Lucky/Unlucky. This isn't counting the pvp titles like Gladiator, Hero, Commander, etc.

Mortal Amongst Mere Gods

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Oct 2007

Riding the spiral

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My warrior had a much easier time maxing out titles because people were more willing to let a war in their group, rather than the sin. (Which is my main character right now.) But, I like playing my assassin much, much more so I'm getting KoaBD on him.

Pure Trex

Pure Trex

Banned

Join Date: Oct 2007

United Kingdom

MNM

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Smile Like Umean It
Well, compared to the other titles what would you call them?

They are easy. And if you don't know, then read up on them. Some of those missions are so easy I purposely put myself at a disadvantage just to see if something will happen.
yeh it might be easy for ppl hu have been playing the game for a long time but tht dont mean its easy for the newer players is what im saying. It just makes the newer players feel like there getting no where.

quickmonty

quickmonty

Ancient Windbreaker

Join Date: May 2005

On the Skill Hunter title .... If you get it for each campaign then you get a fourth title .... Legendary Skill Hunter. Then you just need one more for KOBD. Protector, Sunspear and Lightbringer are relatively easy. (9 maxed and working on 10th right now).

mr_groovy

mr_groovy

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2006

Netherlands

No Inherent Effect [NiE]

3* prot and then depending on your wealth either carto *2 or skill hunter * 2
Or you can farm ss & lb points.

nightwatchman

nightwatchman

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Apr 2006

W/

Do the titles that are the most fun, for me these were the protector and skill hunter titles. They send you all over the place and you're not just repeating things. There are a couple of challenges with both of them, so it should keep you interested too.

Both Sin and War should be fine for hero/henching the titles. War's tend to find pugs easier, but you should manage on either. Go with whatever you enjoy the most. This is especially important if you're going to look at the higher koabd ranks. Things like cartographer and vanquisher can take so long and in some places are so tedious, that you'll probably never want to do them twice.

25 max at mo.

DDeathblade

Academy Page

Join Date: Jun 2007

Lahti, Finland

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skill hunter, sweet tooth and drunkard are fun but damn expensive.

Smile Like Umean It

Smile Like Umean It

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2006

E/Rt

Quote:
Originally Posted by Pure Trex
yeh it might be easy for ppl hu have been playing the game for a long time but tht dont mean its easy for the newer players is what im saying. It just makes the newer players feel like there getting no where.
You're missing the point. I get that it might take a little more effort for new players. There are still some missions that are a bitch for the older players to do too, but compared to other titles Protector and SS/LB are nothing. Would you rather someone recommended them doing Survivor, Drunkard/Sweet Tooth, Wisdom/Treasure Hunter, DoA or Vanquisher? They're not going to have the experience, skill/skills or money to do any of those.

If they need help or advice then they should ask for it. That's what Q&A, The Campfire and Pugs and Grouping are for.

When people are going for KoaBD they want it as fast as possible. And there's a reason these same titles are always suggested.

Also, if achieving something that you find hard, but other, more experienced players think is easy takes the joy out of it then why are you doing it in the first place?

monthypythongrail

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Nov 2007

well,im certainly glad with all ur advice,now im clearing up something
the highest achievement i have now is finishing factions on my warr on normal mode..(not even mastered) so im not experienced at all,gotta say that im pretty rich tho. i got bout 1mill cash cuz i won a fancy mini pet once.
so considering i dont wanna spend more then 500k,are there any titles that i can max with that?

and now for the noob question:what the hell is a pug

wetsparks

wetsparks

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Nov 2006

pug=pick up group
500k is more than enough to get you all skill hunter titles (3 campaign and 1 legendary as mentioned) it is not even close to being enough for sweet tooth or drunkard unfortunately. cartography might be a bit difficult in some areas if you are not very experienced as some areas can be a major pain, but skill hunter (using wiki) would be your best choices.

Numa Pompilius

Numa Pompilius

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: May 2005

At an Insit.. Intis... a house.

Live Forever Or Die Trying [GLHF]

W/Me

Plus skill-hunting & mapping is actually pretty fun, unlike grinding for ss/lb. I'm at the second-highest on both, and I just can't get myself to grind any more. It's so boring it doesn't just stop the clocks, it peels the paint off the walls.

Silly Warrior

Silly Warrior

Hold it!

Join Date: Jul 2006

In your local courthouse.

The Arctic Marauders [TAM] (elite PvE, PM)

Honestly, rather than capping 200+ elites, just do this.

1. Protector of Elona, Cantha, and Tyria
2. SS/LB farm for both Legendary Sunspear and Holy Lightbringer.

Easiest combo, imo.

Plus, its free.

Smile Like Umean It

Smile Like Umean It

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2006

E/Rt

Oh, and if you're doing LSH you should definitely get Mapping Out. It helps immensely.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Numa Pompilius
Plus skill-hunting & mapping is actually pretty fun, unlike grinding for ss/lb. I'm at the second-highest on both, and I just can't get myself to grind any more. It's so boring it doesn't just stop the clocks, it peels the paint off the walls.
Cartographer is the most boring shit ever. Ijust decided to do it the day before yesterday. Thank goodness I already had about 80% done (got 90 yesterday). Though I'm sure it's when you really get down to 95-99% that it becomes a real pain.

I personally started with Protector, LSH, and SS.

Earth

Earth

Always Outnumbered

Join Date: Jul 2006

You could always get 4 protector + dwarf if you have EotN... Pretty easy.

Yang Whirlwind

Yang Whirlwind

~ Retired ~

Join Date: Nov 2005

Copenhagen, Denmark (GMT +1)

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I would go with the Warrior for this - you might decide to go for tier 2 when you've done the first 5 maxed titles - and like one of the others mentioned Warriors have much more luck picking up PUG's than Sins.

Got 12 titles so far and working on about 6 atm (mostly Tyrian Vanquisher - 30/54 and Legendary Alehound 8000 min.)

Cheers!

monthypythongrail

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Nov 2007

Quote:
Originally Posted by Yang Whirlwind
I would go with the Warrior for this - you might decide to go for tier 2 when you've done the first 5 maxed titles - and like one of the others mentioned Warriors have much more luck picking up PUG's than Sins.

Got 12 titles so far and working on about 6 atm (mostly Tyrian Vanquisher - 30/54 and Legendary Alehound 8000 min.)

Cheers!

errmmm tier 2 is world of warcraft?

Smile Like Umean It

Smile Like Umean It

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2006

E/Rt

Tier 2 of Kind of a Big Deal.