Question regarding Permanent Pre-sear characters.

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Ascalonian Squire
#1
I've come across people in forums talking about permanent pre-sear characters, who never leave pre-sear. My question is, what is the point, what are the benefits, and any information about them will be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.
Squishy ftw
Squishy ftw
Desert Nomad
#2
http://presearing.com/

That site might have some answers for you.

But I think that most people that stay in pre do it to get the Legendary Defender of Ascalon title. And they must like the looks of pro a lot to stay there once they reach lvl 20 I guess
Neo Nugget
Neo Nugget
Site Contributor
#3
Well, i have quite a few perma-pre characters.
The reason i do it is the atmosphere of pre is a lot different than post.
-no worrys about money.
-exploring and looking at the scenery is fun.
-killing charr is fun
-gives you that new player feel.
-Looks much better than post ascalon.
-catacombs are huge and fun to explore

my highest level is lvl 14, don't plan on goin for LDoA either
sickle of carnage
sickle of carnage
Wilds Pathfinder
#4
I mostly use my pre character for dye farming xP Currently have 6 Black and 4 White =D
Neo Nugget
Neo Nugget
Site Contributor
#5
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Originally Posted by sickle of carnage
I mostly use my pre character for dye farming xP Currently have 6 Black and 4 White =D
Ahhh yeah that too, pre does drop a lot of dyes compared to other areas.
I think it's because there isn't as many other things that drop from enemies in pre.
The Way Out
The Way Out
Wilds Pathfinder
#6
Legendary Defender of Ascalon is another title towards your character.... and is only relevant if you are a title hunter!

Presearing is also know as predye hunting. Yes, dyes drop a lot more often in presearing, then they do anywhere else. Ultimately, you also become like a god there once you reach a high level. Honestly, what could kill you there once you hit seventeen or so?
Shadow Spirit
Shadow Spirit
Krytan Explorer
#7
Is the drop rate for dyes really higher in pre, or are you just more likely to see them drop because you're usually soloing?
The Way Out
The Way Out
Wilds Pathfinder
#8
It has been proven that they drop more often. I farm solo in pre and in every other area in gw and found this to be true also.
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xiaotsu
Desert Nomad
#9
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Originally Posted by Shadow Spirit
Is the drop rate for dyes really higher in pre, or are you just more likely to see them drop because you're usually soloing?
It's due to the fact that there are far fewer items that the monsters have a chance to drop. Less items = higher chance for the items that it can drop.
Mordakai
Mordakai
Grotto Attendant
#10
Dye farming with a perma-pre character is silly.

If you want to farm Dye, create a new character, get some Dye, then get to post-searing.

If you want to stay in Pre, fine (I have a perma-pre character), but if you're farming dye, you're not planning to be permanent!
isamu kurosawa
isamu kurosawa
Desert Nomad
#11
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Originally Posted by Mordakai
Dye farming with a perma-pre character is silly.

If you want to farm Dye, create a new character, get some Dye, then get to post-searing.

If you want to stay in Pre, fine (I have a perma-pre character), but if you're farming dye, you're not planning to be permanent!
or have a friend with a spare char slot to taxi your loot out of pre.