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The Gold Headache
By Kim 'KidArctica' E.
Jan 1, 2007 13:14
It is 2007 and that means that The Burning Crusade is getting so close that I can almost touch it. After playing the closed beta I have to admit that I am really eager to get to play TBC on live rather than on beta where it means so to speak nothing. Though after taking two characters to level 70, I have gained a lot of knowledge and experience that will help me when I finally get my hands on the real deal.
However, there is one thing that bothers me about TBC - the price of the epic flying mount. I have already given up any hope of getting one on anything but my main character, but I am still miles away from racking up the money needed. Even if they sort out the faction issue that will reduce the price, I am easily looking at around 5500 gold to get a swift gryphon. That is a LOT of money. I am not even close to that amount on live.
"But you don't NEED to buy one!" some might say. True, but in order to get into the Tempest Keep instances, you do. And yes, you will want to get into Tempest Keep, because not only does it generate reputation for one of the most important factions, but it is also required to get the Master's Key to get into Karazhan (and other keys, for that matter).
"But the regular flying mounts are a lot cheaper!" other people might add. Yes, they are. But their flying speed is 60% versus the 280% of a swift flying mount, so you can see why they are so cheap. And the difference is so huge that I even went farming in beta to buy a swift one for my second level 70.
Thanks to this, my last weeks of playing before TBC will be done on live, where I will be farming, farming, farming. While I know that I will be making some money while levelling from 60 to 70, I also know that I will want a swift flying mount the second I hit 70. So my goal is to get up to at least 3000 gold before the expansion hits, hopefully more.
If I manage to get to 3000 before TBC is released, I would say there is a realistic chance I might reach my goal, even though I will probably be totally broke after buying a swift gryphon. I understand that Blizzard want them to be somewhat hard to get, but at the same time, I think the price at the moment is too high. Few people can afford to shell out 5500 gold on a mount without a crazy amount of farming.
So who benefits from this? My guess: Chinese gold farmers.
However, there is one thing that bothers me about TBC - the price of the epic flying mount. I have already given up any hope of getting one on anything but my main character, but I am still miles away from racking up the money needed. Even if they sort out the faction issue that will reduce the price, I am easily looking at around 5500 gold to get a swift gryphon. That is a LOT of money. I am not even close to that amount on live.
"But you don't NEED to buy one!" some might say. True, but in order to get into the Tempest Keep instances, you do. And yes, you will want to get into Tempest Keep, because not only does it generate reputation for one of the most important factions, but it is also required to get the Master's Key to get into Karazhan (and other keys, for that matter).
"But the regular flying mounts are a lot cheaper!" other people might add. Yes, they are. But their flying speed is 60% versus the 280% of a swift flying mount, so you can see why they are so cheap. And the difference is so huge that I even went farming in beta to buy a swift one for my second level 70.
Thanks to this, my last weeks of playing before TBC will be done on live, where I will be farming, farming, farming. While I know that I will be making some money while levelling from 60 to 70, I also know that I will want a swift flying mount the second I hit 70. So my goal is to get up to at least 3000 gold before the expansion hits, hopefully more.
If I manage to get to 3000 before TBC is released, I would say there is a realistic chance I might reach my goal, even though I will probably be totally broke after buying a swift gryphon. I understand that Blizzard want them to be somewhat hard to get, but at the same time, I think the price at the moment is too high. Few people can afford to shell out 5500 gold on a mount without a crazy amount of farming.
So who benefits from this? My guess: Chinese gold farmers.
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http://www.sk-gaming.com/rss/blog/KidArctica
and also cant wait for TBC
:)
so thats going to take ages to get it since i cant play to much :(
More and more you're slipping away!
WC3 wants you back! And I think you want WC3 too;)
Anyway, I can't wait for TBC to come out, I already have 3 level 60s and one of them is full tier 2 and its getting boring without having much to do. My guild isn't that great so we can't Naxx so we're spending time mostly on getting Tier 2 gear for everyone. Anyway, gl KidA on farming for that flying mount :)
Edit: Id consider that 5000g = 1000g in live.
Himinbjorg - Burning Legion
i love this game so much but i have to quit .. it takes too much time .. i could never buy a mount i was farming for my epic mount for 4weeks as a (T1-ZG) Mage .. but to farm as a mage is so easy.. i can make 100g in 1.5h ...@ sili or felwood :)
#27 Don't comment then
I miss your WC3 shoutcasts :p
Greetings Warlady KidA :)
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The answer is simple, NO! Because there is some "Big Bad Magic-Weather Storm of blablablablablabla" wich won't allow you to do it. So, start grinding your linen cloths. ;)
Or cancel the subscription and start doing something real.
It's impossible for ordinary people
It's impossible for ordinary people
Increase the price even more I say.
Increase the price even more I say.