I don't know if they're no longer dropping, but certainly the drop rate has been decreased about 90% it seems (my exaggeration of course)...
here are screen shots of what 2 monks can do lol.
CONFIRMED: Icy Dragon Sword
Wyett
phosho
sorry but i dont get it? was the rare long sword the IDS?
Wyett
No, I found that in the chest.. there were no IDS's at all 
2 monks, completely clearing out the area, and half the avicras on the way.. Sucks, I'm willing to bet the drop rate has been significantly reduced. The fact 2 monks can go there and clean out is kinda funny too 
2 monks, completely clearing out the area, and half the avicras on the way.. Sucks, I'm willing to bet the drop rate has been significantly reduced. The fact 2 monks can go there and clean out is kinda funny too
lama_lord36
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Lemme guess, you want the sword but can't get it, so you wanna make fun of the people who do have it -_-
The sword doesn't suck, it has max dmg and a very good mod. I prefer using a golden sword that has req 8 but the IDS is also very good. people don't want it because its icy, but just for the challenge of getting one, and because it is said to stop dropping after January. i have my IDS and I'll never sell it, you never know |
p.s. i'm sparky
Anomaly
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Originally Posted by Wyett
No, I found that in the chest.. there were no IDS's at all
2 monks, completely clearing out the area, and half the avicras on the way.. Sucks, I'm willing to bet the drop rate has been significantly reduced. The fact 2 monks can go there and clean out is kinda funny too |
chippxero
There were loads of people in the european districs saying it had stopped dropping, 5 minutes later the same people ar selling them for 100k+.
I think it's just a tactic to raise prices.
I think it's just a tactic to raise prices.
Wyett
No,I have one already, from my 2nd run ever.. I've been on about 10 runs since, both with 2 man teams and 5 man teams, nothing, zilch.. If anything, theyve been decreased dramatically.
Course, I think when you farm something so much, that it tends to drop less...griffons being a prime example of over farming
Course, I think when you farm something so much, that it tends to drop less...griffons being a prime example of over farming
Jhadur
I got one last night (24th) soloed the cave with my warrior. but that was on my third run there. So I'd say that the drop rate has decreased alot.
but that was on my third run there. So I'd say that the drop rate has decreased alot.
kvndoom
I just got one 20 minutes ago. First since Friday. Now to get 2 or 3 more to sell, one to hold on, and one to customize. By the way, for OP:
apex86
I had 3 IDS drop for me in the past 2 hours, i soloed of course. sold 2 for 70k each :P
Rhuobhe
Yes, solo is more fun 
Plus, you get 100% of the IDS drops.
Plus, you get 100% of the IDS drops.
Wyett
Ahaha, that's an awesome picture whoever that is on the post above this. I shoulda waved with the monk that was with me :/ or we shoulda danced or something with the eidolon fool. Ah well, its still an awesome pic
We should post our proud picture moments for IDS hunting)
We should post our proud picture moments for IDS hunting
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kvndoom
Santa Loves Etterwyn...
xxreaper008
Can anyone post the running path you have to take to get to Mineral Springs. I allways get F-Uped from from the golems
merch
what monk builds are you people using to solo there?
ps: what location is this?
ps: what location is this?
xxreaper008
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Originally Posted by merch
what monk builds are you people using to solo there?
ps: what location is this? |
I would love for someone to tell me the monk build. And the place is Mineral Springs.
Former Ruling
Person1: (notice spelling) "Oh noes, I havt gottn an IDS drp all day!@! They has nerfed!"
{Swiths to Dist 2}
Person2: "WTB IDS 30k"
Person1: "WTS VERY UBER ULTRA X-TRME RARE IDS 100k, 10 left"
IF I havent seen the above happen all day for 2 days at Granite Citadel may your gods strike me down...
EDITED by request
{Swiths to Dist 2}
Person2: "WTB IDS 30k"
Person1: "WTS VERY UBER ULTRA X-TRME RARE IDS 100k, 10 left"
IF I havent seen the above happen all day for 2 days at Granite Citadel may your gods strike me down...
EDITED by request
Big Strong Baby
Lol @ Former Ruling, but I reckon you should edit your post with Person2 saying "WTB IDS 30k".
*sigh*
*sigh*
Katari
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My only 20 PvE character though is my Mesmer/Monk, so I can't really get into groups. I've been able a couple times by acting as a healer, but usually I get kicked out because I'm a Mesmer primary
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Malchior Devenholm
i W/ME my way solo through the cave*i had small spawns* no IDS and it takes so long i hardly feel like doing it agin.....
chippxero
Just wanted to say, they are still dropping as i hav just come from 2 runs with 4 dropped.
i'm not even sure the chance has been reduce to be honest.
i'm not even sure the chance has been reduce to be honest.
Knives17
I've tried soloing the IDS as a W/Me with Elemantal resistance and mantra of frost, but if i get more than like 4-5 imps , i get owned. Can someone who is a warrior and solos it tell me how they do it?
kvndoom
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I've tried soloing the IDS as a W/Me with Elemantal resistance and mantra of frost, but if i get more than like 4-5 imps , i get owned. Can someone who is a warrior and solos it tell me how they do it?
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schutz
elemental resistance is much better than frost and requires little investment into inspiration, none atall if you can upkeep it alot.
Valerius
meh... just did about 4-5 solo runs... no IDS drops... i'll try again later...
Ellix Cantero
I've spent somewhere around 11 hours in mineral springs with everything from 4 man to 8 man groups, and though I've seen a bunch drop, none have dropped for me :|
/rude to all you people rubbing it in that you got one on your first trip.
/rude to all you people rubbing it in that you got one on your first trip.
Wyett
I believe when I went up there with another monk, I left the build I was using.. Obviously SOJ is a must, cause that's the damage dealer, I also used the spell that gives +28% to enchanting, and my staff gave +20% to enchanting, which makes SOJ last a ton longer, and by the time that runs out, I'm almost ready to cast it again, also take Balth's spirit, so you get energy when you get tagged... Keep mending up too, it aids a ton... It's not much different than farming anything else, the only problem was malestrom,as long asyou run out of that spell area and cast you're fairly fine. I'm probably gonna look for another 2nd monk to do it again later today after I get done doing all the holiday stuff with family. Good luck
chippxero
I got my second today, and gave it to a newbie in ascalon as a chippmas present.
lama_lord36
I gave my ids away to a friend i know already very long!!!
IDS are good but i only liked it because of the looks not that stats.
IDS are good but i only liked it because of the looks not that stats.
toric brightblade
so i have seen, its basicly been nerfed again.
stupid A.Net
stupid A.Net
merch
chippxero, you truly are one of a kind I did the same thing today, only I gave a Yakslapper to a newbie monk that has just started playing. so he thanked me in the public chat, after which I have received about 5 queries where I was called a noob dumbass, that I shoulda sold that Yakslapper and that I should burn in hell and die a horrible fiery death.
people change... all this wasn't happening back when the game has just been launched. where are those good old days now, I wonder?
I did the same thing today, only I gave a Yakslapper to a newbie monk that has just started playing. so he thanked me in the public chat, after which I have received about 5 queries where I was called a noob dumbass, that I shoulda sold that Yakslapper and that I should burn in hell and die a horrible fiery death.people change... all this wasn't happening back when the game has just been launched. where are those good old days now, I wonder?
chippxero
Hehe, i started a new character to find a newbie, there was a warrior in pre-searing who was asking a lot of questions, so i'm pretty sure he's a complete newbie and there-fore deserves the treat, so i handed him the IDS once he got to post-searing.
I thought about asking for newbies to come up to me but i figured i'd get loads of people with just new characters that wouldn't get as much from the sword as someone new to the game.
I'm by no means well off in the game, i have around 100k in my storage all the time, i don't buy 15k armour and i don't buy weapons from players most of the time. so i really had no use for the weapon as i can move my first IDS around characters if i need to. (or just go get another tomorrow)
The sword to me is worth 10k at most due to it only being able to have one upgrade so i don't see it as a big gift, I use my IDS for my mesmer and monk for IW with a 20% enchantment pomel(sp?).
Hopefully the newbie once he's got futher in game will travel back and help out someone else who's new.
Everyone should be in the Chippmas spirit.
I thought about asking for newbies to come up to me but i figured i'd get loads of people with just new characters that wouldn't get as much from the sword as someone new to the game.
I'm by no means well off in the game, i have around 100k in my storage all the time, i don't buy 15k armour and i don't buy weapons from players most of the time. so i really had no use for the weapon as i can move my first IDS around characters if i need to. (or just go get another tomorrow)
The sword to me is worth 10k at most due to it only being able to have one upgrade so i don't see it as a big gift, I use my IDS for my mesmer and monk for IW with a 20% enchantment pomel(sp?).
Hopefully the newbie once he's got futher in game will travel back and help out someone else who's new.
Everyone should be in the Chippmas spirit.
IDS Equals Overated
IDS' need to internally combust at 12:00 new years day. so everyone who was an idiot and who spent 100k to get one, actually realizes what they have done o.O
Former Ruling
People made accounts because of the IDS?
Woah.
Its just a sword...It isnt goddly, and it doesnt suck completly..
Woah.
Its just a sword...It isnt goddly, and it doesnt suck completly..
jimmy_logic
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I got my second today, and gave it to a newbie in ascalon as a chippmas present.
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BTW What land celebrates "Chippmas"?
Also for those that don't have an IDS, dont fret I dont have one either, I guess you just gotta farm somemore. Thats the fun in the game
Regards
chippxero
Everyone celebrates Chippmas, it starts from the 1st of December and ends on the 31st, it's a time of giving and joy where all people have to do one good deed a day in online gaming.
Be it picking up a grenade in Day of Defeat source to save your team mate getting blown up, flying a blackhawk in to a tank in battlefield to stop a flag being taken or joining a random team thats had trouble on a mission with my monk to help get them through, big or small it makes the games nicer for everyone.
The IDS are still dropping a fair bit at the moment and it appears you are more likely with a team 4-5 than solo to see one.
Be it picking up a grenade in Day of Defeat source to save your team mate getting blown up, flying a blackhawk in to a tank in battlefield to stop a flag being taken or joining a random team thats had trouble on a mission with my monk to help get them through, big or small it makes the games nicer for everyone.
The IDS are still dropping a fair bit at the moment and it appears you are more likely with a team 4-5 than solo to see one.
XtrmEend
People used to say 100k was way to much for an IDS, now I see tons of people askind to buy an IDS for 10 ecto or 100k.
badd
hehehehehe thats the 4th try, 2nd time making it
death fuzzy
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Originally Posted by Ellix Cantero
I've spent somewhere around 11 hours in mineral springs with everything from 4 man to 8 man groups, and though I've seen a bunch drop, none have dropped for me :|
/rude to all you people rubbing it in that you got one on your first trip. |
im guilty
got one on my first midnight trip. 4 of em dropped. i got one