Wow, a sword...
(and an ugly one at that)
New Update... and a NEW ITEM?
Overnite
baz777
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Originally Posted by SilentAssassin
if you got a HoD sword, sell it sell it fast
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Hieuy
This is pretty funny. Because just 3 months ago, I was telling all of my friends with HoD's to get rid of them quick due to the fact that +5 energy mod weapons will become a common drop in the near future. Only one fo them actually took heed to my advice, and now he thanks me greatly =)
Fist_of_God
I don't see what the fuss is all about. A reputable trader/pvpr Vanquisher mentioned after the factions preview that he had a sword drop with +10 energy(can't remember the name of it). No one believed him then.
The only people this is hurting are those whom bought hod swords and sold them for increasingly ridiculously higher prices since the nerf, hence the reason they reached up to 500k, about 1 month ago. These people deserve what they received, only because they were greedy.
I only have 1 hod sword that I use for farming, and yes the +5 nrg always helps a bit in a pinch or tight spot, but I could farm without it. The only reason I wanted to sell my hod sword is because I knew about this 3 weeks ago from a friend who knows a " tester". I am sure I am not the only one this information was leaked to, but I was waiting till the last minute to sell mine.
Even if I couldn't sell it, I am sure the price would remain relatively high on hod swrds with 10% furious and 20% enchant mods, or other perfect mod combinations, which would keep the price somewhat higher because of the upgrades. It is hard to find 10% furious and 20% enchant mods for less than 80k each, and other mods such as +30 sword pommels are still at 100k.
I am sure that farmers with perfect hod swords would still be able to sell their sword to the right person, for the value of the mods + a few k. Afterall, the sword still does what it is intended to do.
The only people this is hurting are those whom bought hod swords and sold them for increasingly ridiculously higher prices since the nerf, hence the reason they reached up to 500k, about 1 month ago. These people deserve what they received, only because they were greedy.
I only have 1 hod sword that I use for farming, and yes the +5 nrg always helps a bit in a pinch or tight spot, but I could farm without it. The only reason I wanted to sell my hod sword is because I knew about this 3 weeks ago from a friend who knows a " tester". I am sure I am not the only one this information was leaked to, but I was waiting till the last minute to sell mine.
Even if I couldn't sell it, I am sure the price would remain relatively high on hod swrds with 10% furious and 20% enchant mods, or other perfect mod combinations, which would keep the price somewhat higher because of the upgrades. It is hard to find 10% furious and 20% enchant mods for less than 80k each, and other mods such as +30 sword pommels are still at 100k.
I am sure that farmers with perfect hod swords would still be able to sell their sword to the right person, for the value of the mods + a few k. Afterall, the sword still does what it is intended to do.
Apocamentus
I've been using that sword for my 55 monk for ages.
baz777
I can just see it now all those current successful HoD bidders on the auction site rushing to their nearest church lighting candles, sacrificing virgins and ravaging goats, (always did get the last two mixed up), praying for a new bidder 
jules
Whew I was pretty close to buying one last week.
Hieuy
Wow Fist of God, so many words that could be translated to a simple: Yay for +5 energy swords!
Former Ruling
In LA last night I saw 1 HoD Seller, and 7 HoD Buyers.
Seems like it isnt the sellers getting mad, its the buyerrs trying totake this to their advantage.
The average person was (jokingly) offering 10-20k for unmodded HoD swords. So even if you WANTED to sell them in there, it'd be impossible because you were bombarded with offers much lower than its worth, even if its not one of a kind.
Seems like it isnt the sellers getting mad, its the buyerrs trying totake this to their advantage.
The average person was (jokingly) offering 10-20k for unmodded HoD swords. So even if you WANTED to sell them in there, it'd be impossible because you were bombarded with offers much lower than its worth, even if its not one of a kind.
greenlantern
its fake, the +5 energy doesn't line up
LowSun
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Originally Posted by greenlantern
its fake, the +5 energy doesn't line up
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Whether it is real or fake is no longer up for discussion.
Its verified and very real.
Maxiemonster
Haha, owned! I'm so going to get a +5 Energy Long Sword, those look way better then my current HoD Sword.
LoKi Foxfire
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Originally Posted by greenlantern
its fake, the +5 energy doesn't line up
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Crimson Ashwood
Everyone's treating people who had HoD swords, and payed a large amount of coin, as people who should be punished... because? Get real. The people who made a crapload of money out of the HoD swords have done so... the real people it effects is the people that saved up for so long to have one, then bought one, then got screwed over...
That's who it really effects... it's not funny or cool. It's just crap, period. The whole issue couldn't have been handled any more poorly by the game developers.
That's who it really effects... it's not funny or cool. It's just crap, period. The whole issue couldn't have been handled any more poorly by the game developers.
chessyang
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Originally Posted by Crimson Ashwood
the real people it effects is the people that saved up for so long to have one, then bought one, then got screwed over...
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Originally Posted by M1h4iL
Worst update ever, well hods were fun and I enjoyed their value while it lasted.
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But i'm glad i own one! -) remember it's the orignal +5
I think it be cool (proable never going to happen or already suggested) to change the code in the HOD to say someting like "Denravi blade" or somename?
Snowman
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Originally Posted by Hockster
From release until late last summer you were able to craft a non max damage sword that had +5 energy built in to it. Any one could use the sword and benefit from the energy gain. For whatever reason these swords were removed frm that crafter. Prices for these sword reached outrageous amounts, 500K or so. Now that it seems likely that new weapons with +5 energy additions, and max damage with other mods possibly will become availablr again, the old HoD sword is effectively useless.
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Yes I suppose people who payed this kind of money for 'that little bit extra' are indeed going to be very sad...
However, to pay such a hideous amount of gold for something in the first place!! ... meh, I have no sympathy!
Mordakai
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Originally Posted by Crimson Ashwood
Everyone's treating people who had HoD swords, and payed a large amount of coin, as people who should be punished... because? Get real. The people who made a crapload of money out of the HoD swords have done so... the real people it effects is the people that saved up for so long to have one, then bought one, then got screwed over...
That's who it really effects... it's not funny or cool. It's just crap, period. The whole issue couldn't have been handled any more poorly by the game developers. |
1. It's not real money.
2. It's a speculative market.
This is a good life lesson, don't buy something "unique" in a universe where the rules can change.
(Of course, easy for me to say, I've never had 500k to lose!)
Jetdoc
A tip...if you have an enchanting sword pommel or enchanting axe grip, expect their values to skyrocket if these +5 energy weapons start to proliferate.
I'm now sad that I put my 20% sword pommel on my HoD sword a few days ago....oh well, I'll continue to use my HoD and reap the benefits.
I'm now sad that I put my 20% sword pommel on my HoD sword a few days ago....oh well, I'll continue to use my HoD and reap the benefits.
Big_Iron
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Originally Posted by Overnite
Wow, a sword...
(and an ugly one at that) |
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Originally Posted by greenlantern
its fake, the +5 energy doesn't line up
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LowSun
Lady Erighan
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Originally Posted by LowSun
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LowSun
^^ 
heaven
Wow, +15 energy sword? 15^50 also? I want one! I want one! I want one! lol
Actually you can see "Energy +15" line is different in font size and color with the rest. Definitely Photoshop!
Actually you can see "Energy +15" line is different in font size and color with the rest. Definitely Photoshop!
chessyang
blah... edit to save space.. had some comment about the photoshoped pic
LowSun
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Originally Posted by chessyang
why does it look like the +15 was cut and paste in your picure?
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Tainek
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Originally Posted by Crimson Ashwood
That's who it really effects... it's not funny or cool. It's just crap, period. The whole issue couldn't have been handled any more poorly by the game developers.
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i bought a 6800GT AGP a couple of weeks before the 6800GS was announced, so i spend 40-50 quid more for a less efficent card, boo-freaking-hoo, im over it.
if you dont like your expensive items being cheaper in the future, why the hell do you have a pc? my 486 laptop cost me hundreds, now you can get them off ebay for 20 quid
Wether being in existance made the HoD sword unbalanced is debatable, but one thing if for certain, if people with more money can buy better equipment for PVP, then it is CERTAINLY unbalanced, to fix this they had to either remove it 100%, or put the same back into existance.
if you bought one and got screwed, well , did you think they cost so much because they looked pretty? no, it was because they were unbalanced (if only the few and rich have access)
Big_Iron
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Originally Posted by Tainek
Wether being in existance made the HoD sword unbalanced is debatable, but one thing if for certain, if people with more money can buy better equipment for PVP, then it is CERTAINLY unbalanced, to fix this they had to either remove it 100%, or put the same back into existance. if you bought one and got screwed, well , did you think they cost so much because they looked pretty? no, it was because they were unbalanced (if only the few and rich have access) |
Fred Kiwi
fake. they woudnt make the +5 inherant, it would be a mod, but there is already warding and crippling
Worthington
have you read any of this but the first post Fred?
The item is real and has been validated by GWGuru mod.
The item is real and has been validated by GWGuru mod.
Fred Kiwi
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Originally Posted by Worthington
have you read any of this but the first post Fred?
The item is real and has been validated by GWGuru mod. |
Gli
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Originally Posted by Fred Kiwi
ah..I can never be bothered to read any of the replies
. It puzzles me why they would have it inherant like that...its just going to rule out all swords that don't have a +5, if it was a standard mod..fine.  |
Ghull Ka
So why are we only seeing this one brute sword and this one spiked axe?
Wouldn't these forums be flooded with screenies of tons of different drops by now?
Did they add the ability to drop these and then remove it in one of the later patches last night?
Will they add it back in Friday?
Wouldn't these forums be flooded with screenies of tons of different drops by now?
Did they add the ability to drop these and then remove it in one of the later patches last night?
Will they add it back in Friday?
El_Inferno
as far as i understoot it got removed again
EternalTempest
The latter patch(s) "undid" the added items +5 weapons. Looks like the jumped the gun a little too soon. Aka this will be out latter.
Levi Garett
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Originally Posted by Ghull Ka
So why are we only seeing this one brute sword and this one spiked axe?
Wouldn't these forums be flooded with screenies of tons of different drops by now? Did they add the ability to drop these and then remove it in one of the later patches last night? Will they add it back in Friday? |
First there was an update. I rebooted GW.
Then things started dropping (+5 en weapons) and the spiked axe was posted here in the price check section. I believe this was a chest drop. I wasn't farming at that time so I didn't see anything drop personally but I did PM the guy that posted the axe and he showed it to me I/G and it was legit (oh and he sold it for 100k + 50E btw).
Apparently in this same timeframe the Brute Sword shown in this post dropped and somebody made a pvp char and noticed the +5 energy sword option as well and posted the SS here too.
Then minutes later there was another update and everything went back to normal as far as I knew. I heard rumors floating around later that more +5 energy weapons were dropping but no concrete confirmations on those.
So you can classify this as Anet totally playing with our heads in an attempt to get rid of HoD's (highly unlikely as they could easily just remove them).
Or you can say Anet made a big whoopsie and put some factions patches in that are not suppost to be released until the preview/retail release. I'm pretty sure this is the scenario...
Ghull Ka
^^ thanks for the info, that's what I was wondering.
You know, if I ran an online game, I'd do stuff like this all the time. Put in a patch, make some crazy stuff drop, and put in another patch 15 minutes later to make it stop dropping. Just to see people freak out.
"Dance, my puppets, dance!!"
You know, if I ran an online game, I'd do stuff like this all the time. Put in a patch, make some crazy stuff drop, and put in another patch 15 minutes later to make it stop dropping. Just to see people freak out.
"Dance, my puppets, dance!!"
D.E.V.i.A.N.C.E
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Originally Posted by Jetdoc
A tip...if you have an enchanting sword pommel or enchanting axe grip, expect their values to skyrocket if these +5 energy weapons start to proliferate.
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I will be replacing my 11th month old crystalline with a certain skin once it becomes wide spread...
Alleji
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Originally Posted by greenlantern
its fake, the +5 energy doesn't line up
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Iskrah
+5 energy max bows?
Cripshot for life. I love that update
Cripshot for life. I love that update
Woutsie
Another update!!