Title says it.
I wear 1.5k armor I don't care about looks. I have met the biggest noobs wearing FoW armor why do people waste money on these things that you'll get tired of a few days later.
I'd rather spent 60K on a 10/10 suldering +30 Health sword.
Why do People waste Money on 15k or FoW armor?
Guardian of the Light
Former Ruling
Its something to spend money on, and something you can earn that others might not be able to afford.
Also..They'd call you a noob too :\ And some of that is because you seem to think 10/10 Sundering mod is any better for your money. Sundering is one of the worst mods to put on a weapon.
Also..They'd call you a noob too :\ And some of that is because you seem to think 10/10 Sundering mod is any better for your money. Sundering is one of the worst mods to put on a weapon.
fiery
the people wearing FOW are either hard workers gathering and farming ectos and shards to look kewl.. others are ebayers..
yes same stats.. but also a diffrent look...people have excess gold and they use it on themself.. i myself only wear 1.5 k armor..and i never ebay...
think about it... you have a old car.. you got the cash. treat yourself to something new..and some fow armor looks pretty kewl..but i think ill save my plats for assasin when it comes.
yes same stats.. but also a diffrent look...people have excess gold and they use it on themself.. i myself only wear 1.5 k armor..and i never ebay...
think about it... you have a old car.. you got the cash. treat yourself to something new..and some fow armor looks pretty kewl..but i think ill save my plats for assasin when it comes.
Guardian of the Light
I see your point but still I hear a guildie which goes:
Guildie: Can I have 10k for my 15K armor
Me: why do you need it you have 1.5K armor
Guildie: But I want it
Me: YOU should earn the money for something extra
And another one the says:
Guildie: Man I keep dieing because I don't have Sup Vigor
Me: Why don't you save to get it
Guildie: Well I NEED 15K armor first!
Me: >.<
Guildie: Can I have 10k for my 15K armor
Me: why do you need it you have 1.5K armor
Guildie: But I want it
Me: YOU should earn the money for something extra
And another one the says:
Guildie: Man I keep dieing because I don't have Sup Vigor
Me: Why don't you save to get it
Guildie: Well I NEED 15K armor first!
Me: >.<
Lost
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generik
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Originally Posted by Guardian of the Light
I see your point but still I hear a guildie which goes:
Guildie: Can I have 10k for my 15K armor Me: why do you need it you have 1.5K armor Guildie: But I want it Me: YOU should earn the money for something extra And another one the says: Guildie: Man I keep dieing because I don't have Sup Vigor Me: Why don't you save to get it Guildie: Well I NEED 15K armor first! Me: >.< |
Age
It is so they can look hot like wearing te best pair of trendy say Diesel or Miss 60 jeans out there instead of just pair Mavi's or Levi's which are cheaper.I took would like some 15 K.I wouldn't be caught in PvP area wearing it.
AxeMe
I spent the first four months that I played this game saying the same thing -- FOW armor didn't make a bit of sense to me, for the reasons you stated.
I'm not saying that you're wrong.
But I finished the game several times with several different professions, got my share of brute swords, crystaline swords, etc. ... not by being terrific, but just because I played so danged long.
So finally I bought FOW armor. I didn't see a reason not to buy it. It wasn't as if I could use the gold I accumulated in the game to buy groceries, or clothes, or a new car.
I'm not saying that you're wrong.
But I finished the game several times with several different professions, got my share of brute swords, crystaline swords, etc. ... not by being terrific, but just because I played so danged long.
So finally I bought FOW armor. I didn't see a reason not to buy it. It wasn't as if I could use the gold I accumulated in the game to buy groceries, or clothes, or a new car.
Guardian of the Light
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It's got something to do with the consumerism society that America is
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ghostlyranger
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Title says it.
why do people waste money on these things that you'll get tired of a few days later. |
M1h4iL
15K stuff looks better, you got it and many others dont, it makes you somewhat different and perhaps the impression of being rich. Why would people spend 200k++ on Porshe or Ferrari whereas a Ford or Toyota can offer similar performance? Because pople can and maybe dont have anythign else to spend money on.
-Loki-
Because I like to look different, and most of them look better than 1.5k armour. I have a PvE ranger I use in PvP. It has 3 sets of 15k armour, and I got them because they look different (and better) to the regular sets. I have a monk I am bringing up in PvE for PvP what is going to have mainly 1.5k armour, because most of the monk 15k armours aren't that impressive.
Bad comparison. Porches and Ferraris are significantly better in performance and appearance than Fords and Toyotas.
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Leonof
why?
..........because they can
..........because they can
Former Ruling
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Originally Posted by Guardian of the Light
I see your point but still I hear a guildie which goes:
Guildie: Can I have 10k for my 15K armor Me: why do you need it you have 1.5K armor Guildie: But I want it Me: YOU should earn the money for something extra And another one the says: Guildie: Man I keep dieing because I don't have Sup Vigor Me: Why don't you save to get it Guildie: Well I NEED 15K armor first! Me: >.< |
I'd kick him faster than...-_- nvm.
Reks
Why?
I didn't want my Ranger to look like a scarecrow. =|
I didn't want my Ranger to look like a scarecrow. =|
Lord Iowerth
Well, it all really boils down to aesthetics, if you ask me (which I know you didn't, but i'll ramble on anyway ... 
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If you've got the extra gold, and you have nice weapons and such already: why not? Sure it is no difference statistic-wise, but it's the same reason Fellblades and Stormbows sell for more than their "normal" skinned weapons of the same variety ... they have a unique look and feel to them, and that makes some people feel good.
It's the same feeling, albeit on a lesser scale, as going out and buying yourself a nice suit, or a new pair of sneakers ... you don't technically "need" new ones (unless your toes are hanging out!) but it is a luxury that you can treat yourself to if you can afford it.
Personally, i've bought 2 sets of 15k armor, and don't really plan on buying any others. My current "investments", if you will, are focusing on helping out my guild members and investing in our guild hall ... maybe buy a hot tub for that thing, or something
)If you've got the extra gold, and you have nice weapons and such already: why not? Sure it is no difference statistic-wise, but it's the same reason Fellblades and Stormbows sell for more than their "normal" skinned weapons of the same variety ... they have a unique look and feel to them, and that makes some people feel good.
It's the same feeling, albeit on a lesser scale, as going out and buying yourself a nice suit, or a new pair of sneakers ... you don't technically "need" new ones (unless your toes are hanging out!
) but it is a luxury that you can treat yourself to if you can afford it.Personally, i've bought 2 sets of 15k armor, and don't really plan on buying any others. My current "investments", if you will, are focusing on helping out my guild members and investing in our guild hall ... maybe buy a hot tub for that thing, or something
Guardian of the Light
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15K stuff looks better, you got it and many others dont, it makes you somewhat different and perhaps the impression of being rich. Why would people spend 200k++ on Porshe or Ferrari whereas a Ford or Toyota can offer similar performance? Because pople can and maybe dont have anythign else to spend money on.
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Why spent money on stuff that can go 225 KM/H when the speed limit is 100 km/h
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Victory Gaint
for the bragging rights
Raz Silverwing
It's a goal, and once you have everything else why not? It's not like you're spending real money.
Guardian of the Light
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for the bragging rights
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Scary Raebbit
And if you have a 10/10 +30 Sword already, hit the 1 mil limit in the bank, and even have to use another character to hold an extra 100k, what else is there to spend it on. Why buy another sword? You can only equip one at the time and they all behave the same.
Racthoh
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It's a goal, and once you have everything else why not? It's not like you're spending real money.
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Donut Zeke
Well, the more generous of us would think it is wasting money. I have now just gotten Drok's armor for my W/R, and I will probably buy a set for my monk when he gets high enough. I might buy a good weapon and shield as better ones come out, but for now, I'm saving up gold to give away to the newer players in Ascalon. I say that if the money can help you or someone else, don't waste it.
Victory Gaint
trust me on this....it's an accomplishment....and it takes "work" to get the money for that height of armor
Lost
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I'm saving up gold to give away to the newer players in Ascalon. I say that if the money can help you or someone else, don't waste it.
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fires Scape
What really bothers me is how people think about the Sup Abs, I mean comon. It's just one more point of absorption than a major, and a 90k difference in price. I've seen people say things like: "OMG I can't kill you, cuz you wear Supuroer Absotion" all the time. I understand if you are wearing
15k atleast people will notice. But with a Superior Absorption even you will not notice the difference.
15k atleast people will notice. But with a Superior Absorption even you will not notice the difference.
Victory Gaint
no kiddin....i was giving free stuff for Chr!stmas the other day in ascalon and there was like 500 ppl pm'ing me saying "MEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!" OR "PLZ PLZ PLZ"
Donut Zeke
Yes, that is a good point. But, I have tests to see if these are good people before I give away. I will make a trade with them for something and accept then whisper, Oops, you are the wrong person, can I have it back? If they give it back they can keep it and get a bunch of other stuff, and if they don't then I never again will trade with them or their guild.
Victory Gaint
lol i once made this "Guild Wars Jepaordy"....was really fun with 3 ppl....it was whoever did the /highfive emote first and got the answer right got a small prize...it went on for like an hour...plus it goes really wel if got useless stuff off of a uw or fow run and dont feel like sellin it...i actually gave 2 ectos away for the grand prize winner of the game
Two April Mornings
because it looks nice and we are vain. Why else have a perfect crystalline and magmas shield?
<---sporting FOW armor
<---sporting FOW armor
AncientPC
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because it looks nice and we are vain. Why else have a perfect crystalline and magmas shield?
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Inureface
Who cares if people want FoW or 15k, hating them for it just makes you look like a jealous noob. Some people are rich, others aren't. Luckily for me, I get by pretty well, so 15k armor will probably be mine around mid january ^_^.
agent of ascalon
i just got my FoW armor this mornin ( 5 months of hard farming ) and i love it, its somthin for me to spend my money on when i dont need anythng else.
eom
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Originally Posted by Guardian of the Light
Title says it.
I wear 1.5k armor I don't care about looks. I have met the biggest noobs wearing FoW armor why do people waste money on these things that you'll get tired of a few days later. I'd rather spent 60K on a 10/10 suldering +30 Health sword. |
what is it you're saving your 2 million for?
Eet GnomeSmasher
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Originally Posted by Guardian of the Light
Title says it.
I wear 1.5k armor I don't care about looks. I have met the biggest noobs wearing FoW armor why do people waste money on these things that you'll get tired of a few days later. I'd rather spent 60K on a 10/10 suldering +30 Health sword. |
I don't see anything wrong with getting 15k armor. 60k is pretty damn easy to get now. FoW takes a lot of determination to get though....too much for my tastes.
I sure wouldnt spend 60k on a sword though either....especially a sundering one. So just because you wouldnt spend money on a particular item doesnt mean that people who do so are noobs.
Malchior Devenholm
When you've beaten the game with all 3 given PVE slots *gotta hold one for PVP* and they already have best runes/weapons/watever the heck else you can think off, and the expansion dont come out for another 2 months what else are u gonna do?
Now the story of the greedy guildie and the like is where it gets outta hand, i dun mind looking sexy with 15K or FOW armor but since it no different then 1.5k in statistics its last on my perfect list
Now the story of the greedy guildie and the like is where it gets outta hand, i dun mind looking sexy with 15K or FOW armor but since it no different then 1.5k in statistics its last on my perfect list
snowboard4food
You gottah pwn some serious smites for that piece
sirelricthemad
because we can, because we're vain and because we very much wanna have an uber status sybol XD
And we look damn good in FoW armor.
And we look damn good in FoW armor.
D.E.V.i.A.N.C.E
Well if you dou farm split it with a guildie; they have the gumption and ambition to farm for it; why not profit from it.
my Mo/All already had everything else so I crafted FoW armor; I get alot of ppl bashing it; but I stay cool and cailm they eventually see it my way.
but yeah I think it mostly shows status; as for ebay I dont really know, Iv got almost everything I need xpet a place to spend all these skill points(im not buy'n 50+skill cap's to do nothing with them)
Still searching for my perfect wand tho..... but yeah Gotta look fly.
my Mo/All already had everything else so I crafted FoW armor; I get alot of ppl bashing it; but I stay cool and cailm they eventually see it my way.
but yeah I think it mostly shows status; as for ebay I dont really know, Iv got almost everything I need xpet a place to spend all these skill points(im not buy'n 50+skill cap's to do nothing with them
)Still searching for my perfect wand tho..... but yeah Gotta look fly.
greenlantern
It's a game, play it! Have fun and if you have the money, buy what you want.
<---Fissure Necro Armor
<---Fissure Necro Armor