What will you do with your wealth?

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BourbonFan
BourbonFan
Ascalonian Squire
#1
Going back the often used saying of "You can't take it with you when you're gone" I am asking to those of you who have accumulated massive and maybe not so massive amounts of wealth what will you do with your money when Guild Wars 2 comes out? Especially those of you, like me, who will probably not return to GW1 once GW2 is released. Will you distribute it to the masses in inventory clearing events that will have people talking about that guy who just gave out 600 ectos in TOA last night or will you hold onto it just in case GW2 turns out not to be what you thought it would.

In addition what do you think will happen to the GW1 economy once GW2 comes out? Especially if more people choose to never release their wealth back into the game?

If this topic has already been discussed before I apologize for the duplication.
Also this is not a thread for asking to be on the receiving end of any give aways since there is clearly a section of these forums dedicated to that very purpose.

Full Disclosure - I have returned to GW after a long break and had to start a new account due to my old account being hacked by gold farmers (according to correspondence with Anet support) so by the time GW2 comes out I estimate that I will have very little to my name to disperse to those who won't be joining us in GW2.
Verene
Verene
Furnace Stoker
#2
Spending it on stuff I need for my HoM, and helping friends get stuff they want/need for theirs. That's pretty much it.
Thrilla Killa
Thrilla Killa
Krytan Explorer
#3
I already quit a few times and came back, each time i just gave away all my valuables to my good friends. I also opened up a trade in ascalon city once with a random person and gave them 50 ectos. He just said, thanks, and walked away. I kept his name, never seen him since
cosyfiep
cosyfiep
are we there yet?
#4
I guesss I dont fall into the category listed (wealth?????)
I will still be playing gw when gw2 comes out--so what little I have accumulated will still be right with me until they turn them thar servers off-----
wilebill
wilebill
Desert Nomad
#5
All of mine will be spent helping old guild friends who are returning to get their HoM to 30. Keep some just in case because you never know!
Painbringer
Painbringer
Furnace Stoker
#6
I have a burning desire to fill my storage paynes with Yakslappers

That is if I can't farm them for myself by then
Shayne Hawke
Shayne Hawke
Departed from Tyria
#7
I'm going to take all of the money I have and sit on it. If I decide in the future for some reason that I want to chase another title, I'll use the funds I'm storing to help me get there sooner. If some kind of link between GW and GW2 is made that allows me to turn my GW wealth into GW2 wealth, I might use it for that (but I dearly hope this won't be happening and don't expect it). When I finally find no reason to keep GW on my computer any more, I'll probably give away everything that doesn't hold a remote sentimental value and then uninstall.
SithLord2064
SithLord2064
Academy Page
#8
Wealth? What's that? Been playing GW for 5 years. Got 45 ectoes with my 600 pre-nerf. Never done DoA. Been in a string of inactive guilds. And the 60k I have in storage...well, that's a lot for me. But, I plan on playing for as long as they keep adding content.
ruk1a
ruk1a
Wilds Pathfinder
#9
....I will keep it all until ANet decides to take GW servers down. Can't imagine I'll NEVER log into GW again after GW2 comes out, sure not for a long while but.. never? nah. I also hate to give out everything at once, I've done that before.. it's kind of lame.

I'd rather spot out the people that could actually use the stuff and give them a little bit that way I can help people out for years to come lol. Also for newbies it's funner to give them platinum instead of ecto's because the sheer amount of plat compared to ecto makes them think they are rich ;p
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gremlin
Furnace Stoker
#10
Leave it in a will to my future self in 250 years I know just what he/she looks like and his/her name.

I will leave a complete set of all common materials and as many sets of rare materials as I can get in the time.
Everything else converted to cash and hope for a decent rate of interest.

I will arrange for my zoo will be managed after my death to ensure future stocks and any fur hide feather from deceased members of the herd collected and added to my storage.
KZaske
KZaske
Jungle Guide
#11
I am sure I will be back to GW1 about six months after GW2 comes out. I am going to need the money then.
mrmango
mrmango
Desert Nomad
#12
If I get enough.. I will find worthy boys and girls to give it to, like Santa.

But for the moment, I need quite a bit of help to get a set of obsidian armor and my weapon monument filled.. not to mention point titles.. ><
Man W/ Club
Man W/ Club
Ascalonian Squire
#13
even though I've been playing since prophecies I never farmed once. Whenever I did something in pve it was just to explore/have fun, never to get items or money and it has served me well, although most of the money I got was from sigils and z-keys today.

farming and grinding are boring and lame.
Lithril Ashwalker
Lithril Ashwalker
Jungle Guide
#14
i may be laughed at for selling a vs or may be called poor because "everyone has a vs, and if not ur poor"...well i prefer to back up my wealth with titles...so when i get my HoM 50/50 and gwam...THEN and only THEN will i epeen to brag. good day otherwise im blowing my money on my account.
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LordDragon
Frost Gate Guardian
#15
Spent most of everything I have ever earned in GW already. First getting to 50/50 and a GWAMM. Then farming for friends so they could get to 50/50. I just don't see the reason for accumulating too much in a game. I have a small reserve but that's it.
Tripolityx
Tripolityx
Krytan Explorer
#16
/sit

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mage767
mage767
Desert Nomad
#17
I already quit GW1 once and gave away some 3000+ ectos worth of wealth to guildies (4 years ago)

Got back to game 3 years ago, completed 4 GWAMMs since then, full 50/50 HoM, and accumulated some 10Ke+ worth of wealth.

I play the game occasionally now, but there are no plans of any giveaway.
aspi
aspi
Desert Nomad
#18
My "wealth" has diminished quite a lot since I started buying weapons for me and a friend. Not as rich as most here, had around 1000 ecto, but I am around 50 now. Also gave away around a million in gold/ecto and a lot of other stuff since I have all I want.
I dont give away my stuff random but try to find the people who really need them.
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Sapho
Ascalonian Squire
#19
As I'll probably still be working on the HoM when GW2 hits (and currently have no wealth as a new player) I won't be giving anything away. And I can see myself still playing GW1 after GW2 releases.

Plus, I'm willing to bet some people who buy GW2 will then learn about the HoM and try GW1 as well, I don't think GW2 spells the demise of GW1.
BourbonFan
BourbonFan
Ascalonian Squire
#20
Quote:
Originally Posted by gremlin View Post
I will arrange for my zoo will be managed after my death to ensure future stocks and any fur hide feather from deceased members of the herd collected and added to my storage.
I almost forgot about my menagerie. I need to start charging admission or start renting those little critters out for petting zoos. You know, for the maintenance cost of having all those animals.