To be honest, I love guild wars, however, me and my friends are abolsutley poor on it. We were discussing making a guild. Setting up the guild was easy, I mean 100 gold, that was 10 each. We are trying to get a cape but it isn't going so well. We need about another 700 gold or so. And at the same time trying to get the best armour possible. Then later I have a heart attack when I was told that a Guild Hall costs 100,000. We barely can afford 1,000.
So to answer my question: How do you make money?
I've seen LV1s walking up to the Guild Resistar and Emblemer buying capes for their guild even though they are the only ones in it!? It boggles the mind how they get the money.
So calling all Guild Wars millionaires or whatnot. How do you make money on this game? Any hints and tips would greatly be appreciated. Hey donations would be fantastic, but I don't expect you to donate. Thanks for your help.
The Money Making Thread, How do you make money?
Warmaster Ric
brainer
Making money was hard for me at first, but managed to do it. You simply adventure, and sell the items you find, either to a merchant, or sell to other players.
Again, beginning is hard, i could never get out of 2bars but finally did.
I'm in a guild of 5 players, 3 of them active, we have money for everything desired. I even help them to get armor.
So adventure and uncover more items, and sell them. That's how I do it.
Again, beginning is hard, i could never get out of 2bars but finally did.
I'm in a guild of 5 players, 3 of them active, we have money for everything desired. I even help them to get armor.
So adventure and uncover more items, and sell them. That's how I do it.
Starsky-sama
its really just taking the time to farm for money/items and not being bored of doing continuous runs. 
endurance is the key to making money.
(thats just my opinion.hehe)
-Victory is Mine
endurance is the key to making money.
(thats just my opinion.hehe)
-Victory is Mine
Guillotine
Yep, and as you progess you're going to find far better items. Don't bother trying to farm as a low level.
Warmaster Ric
cool thanks for your input, i understand what you mean. Fortunately, during the Great Northern Wall mission I killed several creatures selling the stuff i didn't need and i made 224 gold, which I'm chuffed about.
Keep these suggestions coming.
Keep these suggestions coming.
Ashleigh McMahon
Well, When you enter the crystal desert, items drop commonly wich you can sell for 50+gold each.
The reason you see such low levels that are rich, is most likely because they have a " main character" wich is further into the game, and they transfer things between characters via Storage.
Hope this helps, I can donate 300gp for the guild cape, if you wish
Regards, Ashleigh.
The reason you see such low levels that are rich, is most likely because they have a " main character" wich is further into the game, and they transfer things between characters via Storage.
Hope this helps, I can donate 300gp for the guild cape, if you wish
Regards, Ashleigh.
Axle_the_Red
if you find any dyes...those make lots of money if you sell them to other players.
Valin
As you progress in the game the gold drops increase in size dramatically. Then you just feel out the balance of selling vs. salvaging for the loot to gain cash. In the high level areas you get tons of stuff.
There are a couple of great vids floating around here somewhere showing how people farm...
There are a couple of great vids floating around here somewhere showing how people farm...
Orderless
I agree with the guy about dye. Get an idea of what they are worth and you can sell them easily. The rest of the stuff is a real drag to try to sell unless its rare.
wgregory87
I had troubles until I got up to about Yaks Bend. There I started hitting runes and whatnot. Raking in 11,000 for a major rune of vigor didnt hurt 
. My friend kept asking me to buy a cape for our guild when I had about 3plat. Capes really arent important and should be the last of your concern until you get enough money that it wont hurt you...
. My friend kept asking me to buy a cape for our guild when I had about 3plat. Capes really arent important and should be the last of your concern until you get enough money that it wont hurt you...
Roken
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its really just taking the time to farm for money/items and not being bored of doing continuous runs.
endurance is the key to making money. (thats just my opinion.hehe) -Victory is Mine |
Warmaster Ric
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Originally Posted by Ashleigh McMahon
Well, When you enter the crystal desert, items drop commonly wich you can sell for 50+gold each.
The reason you see such low levels that are rich, is most likely because they have a " main character" wich is further into the game, and they transfer things between characters via Storage. Hope this helps, I can donate 300gp for the guild cape, if you wish Regards, Ashleigh. |
Fye Duron
Personally I have found just getting through the game as the best way to raise money. I am now lvl 20 and have ascended. I have never had alot of money, but I have never farmed. I have my armor and a good weapon, and at this point all I have to do is save up for my 15k armor...
Darkest Dawn
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And of course, selling good items, weapons, and dye's is a very good way to get gold.
One bit of advise I'd give to a noob, is to find out what types of resources(iron, leather, bone, etc...) your character will need for better armor and then salvage items to find those items. Hold on to them and sell the rest you don't need for gold. In Ascelon, post sear, there is some great armor you can get for 150 gold each piece plus the resources. Example: 4 tanned hide, and one bone, plus 150 gold for a _________.
Please note that there are two armor crafters in Ascelon post sear(by the big bonfire. One sells better armor than the other.
Warmaster Ric
yeah i got a couple of dyes from killing monsters. I sold them to the dye trader for 235 for both (1 was 135 the other 105). Was I right to do this? or should I have sold them to players?
Either way, keep your posts coming. I value your advice.
Either way, keep your posts coming. I value your advice.
Warmaster Ric
PS. both dyes were purple
Song
you wont need to save up for a guild hall... the correct way to get one is become good at the game and win it for yourselves. if you buy it off a high level guild, you are jsut further damning yourself to mediocrity.
cyberzomby
Purple dyes can be sold to players for nice prices i think
But ive created an elementalist/monk for farming purposes. Cause of some guildbusines i need cash ( not not the sigil ) so ive created a farmer
Now i only need to get him high level
But ive created an elementalist/monk for farming purposes. Cause of some guildbusines i need cash ( not not the sigil ) so ive created a farmer
Now i only need to get him high level
C-Tzar
How to make money:
Kill things. (and do it solo)
Kill things. (and do it solo)
relientK_fan
Can anyone post one of these farming videos? I'm gonna make a farming character...
Darkest Dawn
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yeah i got a couple of dyes from killing monsters. I sold them to the dye trader for 235 for both (1 was 135 the other 105). Was I right to do this? or should I have sold them to players?
Either way, keep your posts coming. I value your advice. |
Antilles
I use my Warrior/Monk to farm Riverside. I aggro 3-5 white mantle justicars and do this for about 30 mins or until my inventory is full. Normally get about 2,000 gold per run by selling items to the merchant, runes to players, and dyes to dye trader.
Warmaster Ric
keep your posts coming!
mtxed
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Can anyone post one of these farming videos? I'm gonna make a farming character...
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Warmaster Ric
kk but i dont think tghats related on how to make money
Wa$d
...OR....(you will all hate me for this), you could just buy the gold in the real world.....*arrow flies through head*g;aljdhuo;alghdhdgdi*head lands on keyboard and blood runs through the keys*
mtxed
Actually it is. Farm areas, get superior runes, sell for 50k. That's making money.
Warmaster Ric
sorry but i don't know the concept of farming as i don't do it. Keep posts coming though.
funbun
I've had succes in selling services. For instance, many monks have problem getting past the Mirror Test. So, for 300g each I will teach how to beat the mirror in 35 seconds flat. I usually get a 100g tip.
Another way is to sell Escort Tours. After you Ascend you can charg 400 or 500g to escort people around the map. You can make a butt load of money during the Ascension quests. I know one guy who made 80k in 2 days running escort for the River, Dunes, and, Elona Ascension Quests.
Another way is to sell Escort Tours. After you Ascend you can charg 400 or 500g to escort people around the map. You can make a butt load of money during the Ascension quests. I know one guy who made 80k in 2 days running escort for the River, Dunes, and, Elona Ascension Quests.
mtxed
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sorry but i don't know the concept of farming as i don't do it. Keep posts coming though.
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LooD
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Originally Posted by funbun
I've had succes in selling services. For instance, many monks have problem getting past the Mirror Test. So, for 300g each I will teach how to beat the mirror in 35 seconds flat. I usually get a 100g tip.
Another way is to sell Escort Tours. After you Ascend you can charg 400 or 500g to escort people around the map. You can make a butt load of money during the Ascension quests. I know one guy who made 80k in 2 days running escort for the River, Dunes, and, Elona Ascension Quests. |
Amazed I accept the 1000g and finally manage to make him understand what to do. I still can't believe it... For my poor lvl 7 monk this was like winning the lottery. I probably would have refused the payment altogether though, if he hadn't kept writing in caps all the time.
BlizzTizzle
The best way to make money (well For me) is to rush other people, well most people would think that your scamming but i dont act like that. I ususally charge 500 gold to rush to towns (mostly in the desrt area) with my lvl 20 Warrior/Monk I use mending to keep me healed and sprint to get away,i heal with healing breeze. I usually rush up to 3-4 guys in a group and try to fill it up and i can make around 2,500 gold in one run which can take me only 5 mins depending on what town it is.
Like i said before i do not scam anyone i usually have them pay half before we leave then rest later to insure they dont run off on me. And if they happen to lag out of they leave some reason i put them in friends list till they log back on to finish rush. I rush mostly From "Amnoon Oasis to Agury Rock, To Elona Reach, Thirsty River, And Dunes Of Despair. Sometimes i get lucky and i find someone who is really i need of rush and they pay me 2k a town. I can usually make up to 10 k in 30 mins or so
( But What Sucks is that alot of people spam that im scamming cause they don't believe i can do it with my Warrior/Monk who has 15k armor and Superior Absorption Runes in the armor, and they lol) peopl have to learn to trust some things
Like i said before i do not scam anyone i usually have them pay half before we leave then rest later to insure they dont run off on me. And if they happen to lag out of they leave some reason i put them in friends list till they log back on to finish rush. I rush mostly From "Amnoon Oasis to Agury Rock, To Elona Reach, Thirsty River, And Dunes Of Despair. Sometimes i get lucky and i find someone who is really i need of rush and they pay me 2k a town. I can usually make up to 10 k in 30 mins or so
( But What Sucks is that alot of people spam that im scamming cause they don't believe i can do it with my Warrior/Monk who has 15k armor and Superior Absorption Runes in the armor, and they lol) peopl have to learn to trust some things
BlizzTizzle
Oh also if any one Needs a rush anywhere ill rush ya for a price i dont charge 500 gold for all the towns though. ( Don't Bother asking me To Rush Lornar's)
My Charactes Are:
Blizz Keeler ( My Warrior ) ask me if u want rush anywhere
Blizz Seeker ( My Monk )
I Forgot post that if or when i ask for tips at end by saying " I accept Tips i can get from 100-1k gold tip
i dont charge 500 gold for all the towns though. ( Don't Bother asking me To Rush Lornar's)My Charactes Are:
Blizz Keeler ( My Warrior ) ask me if u want rush anywhere
Blizz Seeker ( My Monk )
I Forgot post that if or when i ask for tips at end by saying " I accept Tips i can get from 100-1k gold tip
BlizzTizzle
Or if u have a really good guild do Tomb of Primivial Kings and *WIN* Hall Of Heroes and sell sigils for 70k each (*Now thats Making Money*)
My Friend From Another Guild (*Clan Porky*) Does It All the time hes sold over 15 of them
My Friend From Another Guild (*Clan Porky*) Does It All the time hes sold over 15 of them
Xeuro
I just sell stuff i find (ex. i sold black dye to merchant for 3.6k, that helped :P), i also look for good deals plp are selling stuff at, buy them, then sell for higher price, MWAHAHAHA...ahem.
Darkest Dawn
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sorry but i don't know the concept of farming as i don't do it. Keep posts coming though.
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Farming is when you go out and kill monsters for their gold, experience points, and most importantly, their items they drop when they die. Some of these items you can salvage so you can get better armor, some will be better weapons for your character to use to inflict greater damage, and other items you can either sell to a trader in towns, or sell to other people who are playing the game and may have a use for those items. Thus you will increase your stockpile of gold to use as you see fit, you will have better armor to survive longer, and you will have better weapons and other items to help you win in your battles against the Char, and the other hostile creatures you will encounter.
stumpy
at level 7 monk you cant do alot with regards to farming cash or items ... at leas tnot until yaks. So you will likely have to come up with alternative methods ... offering help to company to piken square for 250G might be an idea but time too time consuming. Best bet is to stay fairly broke for now and get to Lions Arch asap. A world or doors will open up for you by then.