Farming vs. Running

sk8510

sk8510

Academy Page

Join Date: Apr 2008

Wouldn't you like to know?

Wizardy Players Guild [WPG]

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What does everyone think is the better way to make cash, and where?

Sergeant of Marines

Sergeant of Marines

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2006

Japan

[트두므s], Guild Leader

Mo/

Kamadan American Dist 1...Good farming goes on there!

I mean that Farming=Power Trading.

Just use Search and have fun looking.

Best famring spot as of right now would have to be the Voltaic Spear Farm, but that is lame IMO.

snaek

snaek

Forge Runner

Join Date: Mar 2006

N/

do cof runs...
and its like ur doin both at the same time!!!!

Luminarus

Luminarus

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Aug 2007

Sydney, Australia

Haze of Light [pure]

R/

Yeah running CoF has a large income... if u get 6 other people, then u generally make 12k from them +1k from dungeon quest+ drops+ chest drops.

Although, if ur lucky then VS is better.

Ariena Najea

Ariena Najea

Silence and Motion

Join Date: Jul 2006

Buffalo NY

New Horizon [NH]

Some runs are very ineffective at making money, however, some are very profitable. Running around Ascalon, you can usually charge 50-100g per outpost, which is certainly a waste of your time. Similarly, the Lion's Arch <=> Beacon's Perch run goes for about 500g per customer (up to 5) however about half of these people will not pay you, and simply run off once you get to your destination. Desert runs are about the same, people won't pay you when they should most of the time.

I run a Kaineng Center to Lutgardis run, which is aimed at allowing survivor characters to easily get their title through FFF. At 80k per run per customer (I take 2 at a time) the 4-5 hour run nets you a good amount of gold as well as drops. I've not been able to run everyone that has asked thus far for a run, so if you're interested I don't mind you taking some of my business, drop me a PM.

Farming, similar to running, has its ups and downs. The most lucrative farming spot is the Underworld, where specialized assassin builds can quickly clear select areas of the Underworld getting some assorted drops in addition to ectoplasm.

As has been previously mentioned, however, power trading is indeed the fastest way to earn money. Just make sure you don't get greedy and get scammed out of your progress.

Elder III

Elder III

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jan 2007

Ohio

I Will Never Join Your Guild (NTY)

R/

Ferrying FTW

take ppl from Consulate Docks to Lions Arch - make them pay at the gate before you open it. 500gold per passenger - it's not the most lucrative perhaps, but it is fast and steady and you run very little risk of getting scammed. If I'm on at the right times I can make 12k/hour easy.

dont feel no pain

dont feel no pain

Forge Runner

Join Date: Sep 2005

Uk,Wales

UW is still pretty profitable even though ectos arnt worth much anymore.You can get 5 smite runs into 1 hour if you try hard. And even if you get only 1 ecto every 2 runs you still get above 12k an hour. I also had 4 in 1 run the other day ^^

imnotyourmother

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Mar 2008

in a house

The Knitters Guild

W/R

I kill wurms and run no one.
I can average 1K in 4 minutes. that is not that bad 15K per hour + the occasional Lockpick and For Get Me Not Inscription.

the gold Drops you can simply sell unidentified gold drops in LA for someone working on wisdom title.

This is SUPER BORING. but effective