This quest is impossible thanks to the lags Guild Wars sometimes has...
I think it should save which Reaper you've already talked too, so you can do it in multiple runs, not just one, because I've tried like 20 times, and the farthest I've got was 3 reapers, because lags always killed me at some point...
Please A-Net, change this quest so it saves to which reaper you've talked, I want to do the follow-up quests too...
Don't Fear the Reapers
Isfit
Arduin
Practice typing /stuck very fast 
rb.widow
Exact same problem, i get to 3, i normally get the massive lag as soon as i enter bone pits, then its all bad news, last night the game didnt pick up i made them all friendly, and by the time it caught up i had more hexes than a mesmer bar can handle.
The European servers are shocking, i was in the US a few weeks ago and i was getting an average ping of about 40-100, now back in the UK im getting an average ping of around 300-500, and im on a 40Mb fiber connection.
The European servers are shocking, i was in the US a few weeks ago and i was getting an average ping of about 40-100, now back in the UK im getting an average ping of around 300-500, and im on a 40Mb fiber connection.
makosi
The stuck bug should have been fixed instead of implementing the /stuck command. There's nothing you can do to rewind once you realize you're stuck.
It's annoying in PvE; it's excrutiating in PvP.
It's annoying in PvE; it's excrutiating in PvP.
AngelWJedi
meh i think they should've stuck to their word when they said it would be a one time thing. i couldnt do this quest last year due to lag and geting lost i so cant do it again this year. i only hope the new quests are easy somewhat as in not in a elite area. -_-
MArcSinus
Only pits can be somewhat tricky, rest is just a walk in the park.
Isfit
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Only pits can be somewhat tricky, rest is just a walk in the park.
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Please A-Net make it possible to complete it in multiple runs.
Do A Barrel Roll
One hot tip is to use a cupcake/rock candy, that way you always have a speed boost and it's easier to avoid enemies.
Another tip is to use an Essence of Celerity, which gives you a 20% speed boost plus 20% recharge of all spells, which makes it possible to keep "The Mad King's Influence" up at all times (considering you're using it on enemies that have already been 'charmed')
And third but not least, always get the wastes reaper last, as you have to go back to wastes later to talk with the King in The Hall of Judgment.
Another tip is to use an Essence of Celerity, which gives you a 20% speed boost plus 20% recharge of all spells, which makes it possible to keep "The Mad King's Influence" up at all times (considering you're using it on enemies that have already been 'charmed')
And third but not least, always get the wastes reaper last, as you have to go back to wastes later to talk with the King in The Hall of Judgment.
AngelWJedi
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One hot tip is to use a cupcake/rock candy, that way you always have a speed boost and it's easier to avoid enemies.
Another tip is to use an Essence of Celerity, which gives you a 20% speed boost plus 20% recharge of all spells, which makes it possible to keep "The Mad King's Influence" up at all times (considering you're using it on enemies that have already been 'charmed') And third but not least, always get the wastes reaper last, as you have to go back to wastes later to talk with the King in The Hall of Judgment. |
Killed u man
I just completed all Haloween quests first try (with the exception of this one on second try) on a laptop which can barely run just GW (not a single other process). Averaging 15 fps when no action on the screen and about 5 fps to 1 fps or less when running around and the screen has to render alot.
I gues you should try and rethink your employed tactics and playing style, because these quests, despite being harder than your average PvE quest, aren't even near impossible to finish on a shitty pc/connection.
I gues you should try and rethink your employed tactics and playing style, because these quests, despite being harder than your average PvE quest, aren't even near impossible to finish on a shitty pc/connection.
Wyndy
left-click walking can cut down on lag.
Lest121
I got hit with Migraine in the plains, so i was waiting for my HP to regen, on the radar the enemies were far away 2 secs later I was getting attacked again, lag is pathetic.
Spookii
Totally agree. I always die at the Bone Pits. I end up degening to death because I lag into a group. Ugh. This is ridiculous...
Mocha
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One hot tip is to use a cupcake/rock candy, that way you always have a speed boost and it's easier to avoid enemies.
Another tip is to use an Essence of Celerity, which gives you a 20% speed boost plus 20% recharge of all spells, which makes it possible to keep "The Mad King's Influence" up at all times (considering you're using it on enemies that have already been 'charmed') And third but not least, always get the wastes reaper last, as you have to go back to wastes later to talk with the King in The Hall of Judgment. |
mrmango
This took me 4 tries. Hadn't had the chance to do these last year.
It took some practice, and I definitely am not familiar with UW as much as I should be, so it was a good way to explore a bit.
The main thing is to wait for regen and recharges.
It took some practice, and I definitely am not familiar with UW as much as I should be, so it was a good way to explore a bit.
The main thing is to wait for regen and recharges.
RedStar
Last year it took me at least 10 times before I figured it out.
My route was Pits -> Planes -> Pools -> Mountains -> Vale -> Waste. The hardest one to the easiest one (for me anyways), so at least you don't lose that much time seeking every reapers then going to pits and getting killed....
One stack : 40k, so 75 tot = 12k. A full con set doesn't cost that much 
when you are annoyed, a little essence of celerity helps you get passed those annoying monsters.
My route was Pits -> Planes -> Pools -> Mountains -> Vale -> Waste. The hardest one to the easiest one (for me anyways), so at least you don't lose that much time seeking every reapers then going to pits and getting killed....
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when you are annoyed, a little essence of celerity helps you get passed those annoying monsters.
Neo Nugget
Oooooh this quest again? Wonderful xD
I had a blast with this one last year.
P.S. Not really.
I had a blast with this one last year.
P.S. Not really.
Mocha
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Oooooh this quest again? Wonderful xD
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gremlin
Festivals should be fun and to let everyone enjoy the event activities there should always be a range of activities at all difficulty levels.
I appreciate the Underworld is an elite area but on the night of the dead surely many of the undead are in our world which could allow us to play in theirs more easily.
Lower the rewards for normal level let people replay the easier events each year.
Make the others hard mode only to let the really good players have their fun and repeat those each year.
If they follow a developing storyline like the current Halloween ones then create new ones but again make following the story quests easy and hard so we can all take part.
Very surprised you didn't do this with all the festival events in the year.
Sometimes it takes just a little thought and a small amount of work to make many more people happy.
I appreciate the Underworld is an elite area but on the night of the dead surely many of the undead are in our world which could allow us to play in theirs more easily.
Lower the rewards for normal level let people replay the easier events each year.
Make the others hard mode only to let the really good players have their fun and repeat those each year.
If they follow a developing storyline like the current Halloween ones then create new ones but again make following the story quests easy and hard so we can all take part.
Very surprised you didn't do this with all the festival events in the year.
Sometimes it takes just a little thought and a small amount of work to make many more people happy.
Spiritz
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yes lets use cons that cost more then what we get back. and they dont help if you lag.
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MisterB
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i don't use cons for pits part for that quest. i have gotten with 4 chars thru it without cons. If you are having with bone pits, here is a vid for it. (just turn down your volume) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE5ew...eature=related Btw: It's the halloween event it's always laggy during events
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Blaze's second video of the Bone Pits may be helpful if you are experiencing lag, but there's little you can do if your connection drops. You're effectively running blind and your eyes are lying to you.
Mocha
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I made that video last year for folks having trouble. I also collected several other video links into a thread here.
Blaze's second video of the Bone Pits may be helpful if you are experiencing lag, but there's little you can do if your connection drops. You're effectively running blind and your eyes are lying to you. |
MisterB
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the first link you posted it's not there anymore. i forgot to post the 2nd link you posted. Btw: thanks for the help!
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Your quote of my post still has the broken link, of course. Here it is again in full:
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/h...t10409844.html
sixdartbart
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I remember the threads from it last year! Lol It's really easy when you get the hang of it.
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Lest121
Rubber band the worst F N thing in Guildwars, 5 Reapers down last 2 easy since i know my way in those areas and I get rubber band back to mobs I turned friendly.......
Isfit
That video and guides are nice, the quest is not really that hard over all, but if you lag out you are pretty much fu**ed, and GW servers are very unstable nowadays, making these quests nearly impossible for this Halloween
Thats why I think they should change/adapt it.
Thats why I think they should change/adapt it.
-Martian-
1: Try to stuck in a mob by yourself or with Anet servers help.
2: use mad king's influence.
3: ???
4: profit!
2: use mad king's influence.
3: ???
4: profit!
MithranArkanere
Lag is the only thing that kills me down there. No problems on my end.
It only happens in that area, too.
It only happens in that area, too.
cosyfiep
I hope the quests for this years arent the stupid solo quests...was never able to do the pits for that quest last year (more than 40 tries...am just not fast enough to click move, pick new target use mouse, etc all at the same time).
It was so frustrating last year I almost punched my computer
so I hope they dont do it again . (and no the youtube vid helped not at all, yes I realize it can be done, thanks for sharing).
It was so frustrating last year I almost punched my computer
so I hope they dont do it again . (and no the youtube vid helped not at all, yes I realize it can be done, thanks for sharing).
Mocha
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I hope the quests for this years arent the stupid solo quests...was never able to do the pits for that quest last year (more than 40 tries...am just not fast enough to click move, pick new target use mouse, etc all at the same time).
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I think they should look into it to tweak it abit.
Neo Nugget
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that what i felt last year but i got thru this year.
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It's easy if you utilize your KD skill and don't rely on speed boost and the Mad King's skill.
Glynn
Did it with 3 toons but it was one of the most frustrating quests i've ever did. here is a screenshoot of a fail:
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/view/091029/g...toltes.hu_.jpg
My charr is quite far from the behemoths and i have an axe equipped , so they couldnt do enough dmg to kill me.
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/view/091029/g...toltes.hu_.jpg
My charr is quite far from the behemoths and i have an axe equipped , so they couldnt do enough dmg to kill me.
aspi
The most annoying thing about this quest are two things, rubberband and you cannot do the follow up quests which are way easier :/
BenjZee
I find it alot easier to attempt the bones pitts first then go clockwise from there
Faowri
Auuggghhhhh what a godawful quest! Took me 10 tries. I didn't have the, uh, pleasure of trying this last year so it was a whole new painful experience for me this time 'round.
It takes at least a few goes to learn the patrols, and even then it's pot luck in the Pits sometimes. Add lag into the equation and it's fun times, fun times . . .
It takes at least a few goes to learn the patrols, and even then it's pot luck in the Pits sometimes. Add lag into the equation and it's fun times, fun times . . .
DigitalFear
KD>Tab>KD>Tab>KD.
Also, Essence of Celerity.
Also, Essence of Celerity.
Kranas
If you don't lag or rubberband its so easy. I timed myself at 20 minutes for the quest other day and thats without any consumables. you have 5 seconds downtime with what is otherwise an "I win" key and a super fast recharge 10 second knockdown skill for any tight spots. Only way to fail is with lag, impatience or inexperience.
Mocha
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If you don't lag or rubberband its so easy. I timed myself at 20 minutes for the quest other day and thats without any consumables. you have 5 seconds downtime with what is otherwise an "I win" key and a super fast recharge 10 second knockdown skill for any tight spots. Only way to fail is with lag, impatience or inexperience.
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aspi
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If you don't lag or rubberband its so easy. I timed myself at 20 minutes for the quest other day and thats without any consumables. you have 5 seconds downtime with what is otherwise an "I win" key and a super fast recharge 10 second knockdown skill for any tight spots. Only way to fail is with lag, impatience or inexperience.
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Horace Slughorn
In addition to what's been said above... Don't try to pass by the enemies to close. Give them a wide bearth and it will help avoid rubberbanding.
I have one of the crappiest connections in guild wars (my guild mates can attest to that) and I still finished it on 10 chars with no real troubles.
Also helps if you know your way around UW I guess.
I have one of the crappiest connections in guild wars (my guild mates can attest to that) and I still finished it on 10 chars with no real troubles.
Also helps if you know your way around UW I guess.