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The way I see it is, ppl are just hating. They hate because they don't have the ability to do this kind of thing. If any one of you had this oppurtunity, which I know that some do, you would take this chance, and I know that some of them have. They make a lot of gil, off of ppl who want to take that chance. Some win, some don't. If you don't like the proposition, then don't do it. They are your seals, Ecks didn't charm you and make you go get your K Seals and make you go into the arena and take your gil from you. He is just throwing the idea out there to someone who might want to do it in order to get something that they can't afford. Don't hate on him cause he as a good idea and wants to capitalize. Ecks is a good guy.
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The way I see it is, ppl are just hating. They hate because they don't have the ability to do this kind of thing. If any one of you had this oppurtunity, which I know that some do, you would take this chance, and I know that some of them have. They make a lot of gil, off of ppl who want to take that chance. Some win, some don't. If you don't like the proposition, then don't do it. They are your seals, Ecks didn't charm you and make you go get your K Seals and make you go into the arena and take your gil from you. He is just throwing the idea out there to someone who might want to do it in order to get something that they can't afford. Don't hate on him cause he as a good idea and wants to capitalize. Ecks is a good guy.
Thats interesting because the people who commented on the deal not being fare was
Singular - IntensityLS
Widowmaker 75MNK
Tsetsuo - IntensityLS
Fire - Lunarians
All of which can easily host their own KSNM.
I don't doubt that Eckskalibur is a great person, I commented because his original offer was in no way an attempt to help people or offer them a service. It was simply a gil making method for him and his BLM friends.
Until he changed his criteria, it was not a good deal. Now I believe he is going to help people who otherwise couldn't do the KSNM, although with a large basis on his personal gain.
So is it my business to butt in? Not really, but I'm not going to sit here and watch him take advantage of younger players too.
Anyway, before you label us "Haters" re-read the post and re-think our intentions.
BTW Singular and I have done this before, we did 5 runs total and only lost one, the one with my orb -_-. We were unsuccessful the last time because we had gotten a new RDM and we assumed he would know the strategy we were using, but this strategy was very unorthodox and we lost.
We went as 75MNK/NIN, 71MNK/WAR(Singular), 71WHM/SMN, 71PLD/WAR(me), 75RDM/BLM, and 72BLM/WHM. Me and Singular would duo one scorpion while the 75MNK/WAR would solo one as the 71WHM/SMN tried her best to heal us. The 75RDM/BLM would support the other 2 mages by healing refreshing and sleeping the scorps, and the 72BLM/WHM would mainly focus on sleeping the mobs.
In 5 runs I only saw the Damascene cloth drop once and never saw a claw. It can be done in other ways, but Mana burn might be more efficient.
As far as Eckscalibur, he was doing a couple of runs last night I was doing BCNM40 in the same BC and I think they succeeded, they all seemed like nice people. I dont know what the drops were, because that is none of my business. But we are in no way hating, I have the ability to do it again tonight if I chose to and Singular was willing, all that was stated that Venomous claw is not a guaranteed drop.
Edited, Thu Mar 24 11:13:38 2005 by JoLOveS
We went as 75MNK/NIN, 71MNK/WAR(Singular), 71WHM/SMN, 71PLD/WAR(me), 75RDM/BLM, and 72BLM/WHM. Me and Singular would duo one scorpion while the 75MNK/WAR would solo one as the 71WHM/SMN tried her best to heal us. The 75RDM/BLM would support the other 2 mages by healing refreshing and sleeping the scorps, and the 72BLM/WHM would mainly focus on sleeping the mobs.
In 5 runs I only saw the Damascene cloth drop once and never saw a claw. It can be done in other ways, but Mana burn might be more efficient.
As far as Eckscalibur, he was doing a couple of runs last night I was doing BCNM40 in the same BC and I think they succeeded, they all seemed like nice people. I dont know what the drops were, because that is none of my business. But we are in no way hating, I have the ability to do it again tonight if I chose to and Singular was willing, all that was stated that Venomous claw is not a guaranteed drop.
Edited, Thu Mar 24 11:13:38 2005 by JoLOveS
The original post was just an idea. I didn't know how fair it seemed to others.. I seen it in a post. And I thought.. wow.. we could use this on Bismarck. So I borrowed their idea. Seeing that so many people detested it. I offered a new idea. One that people are much more accepting to. Which is great by me. I am doing this for a couple reasons.. Help out those that I can.. Earn a little extra cash.. and save the game for me.. Lately I've been so bored.. I've been considering quitting on more than one occasion. As I'm sure you all have felt the same way at a time. The game gets frustrating. Nothing is happening, and you are wasting tons of time. But I am not doing this for just myself.
I apologize if I came off like an awful selfish person. I have seen most of you around, but haven't talked to you. So you really wouldn't know how I am.. and seeing that post gave a false impression of me. Which is a little embarassing now that I see it.
Last night I did do 12 fights. However, 10 were our own. We only had one other person come along, and that was becuase he /tell'd me a little bit before we were on our way there. And he brought two orbs.
I've had quite a few people come to me. And it seems that it will work out pretty nicely. The average battle takes 2:30 to 3:30 minutes.. So you are in and out that quick. The only long part is running from Exit to entrance heh. We are doing a couple runs on Saturday I believe. So If anyone would be interested in coming along. Feel free to contact me.
Thanks,
Ecks.
I apologize if I came off like an awful selfish person. I have seen most of you around, but haven't talked to you. So you really wouldn't know how I am.. and seeing that post gave a false impression of me. Which is a little embarassing now that I see it.
Last night I did do 12 fights. However, 10 were our own. We only had one other person come along, and that was becuase he /tell'd me a little bit before we were on our way there. And he brought two orbs.
I've had quite a few people come to me. And it seems that it will work out pretty nicely. The average battle takes 2:30 to 3:30 minutes.. So you are in and out that quick. The only long part is running from Exit to entrance heh. We are doing a couple runs on Saturday I believe. So If anyone would be interested in coming along. Feel free to contact me.
Thanks,
Ecks.
I don't know how many of you have spoken to Eck in game but I have, after talking to him and getting alittle bit more of an understanding I think he is offering a good deal.
Now although I can see why some people would still dislike his offer. Since I did my first BCNM40 run last night and I was the one that lost out on the drops and everyone else somewhat cleaned out good..lol (not mad or hating of that, really happy for my teammates cause we did rock the Circle). We did it like most BCNM's the orb user keeps the drops. which was fair (except for me^.^)
I don;t think he is trying to ***** anyone out of there gil, but remember it is a service he is offering to anyone that wants to do it so it's only fair he and his friends do get something out of it.
Besides almost anyone that does this is gonna want the claw (7mil) so why not let the others have the rest? The only thing that I asked him to concider is bringing along more orbs. this way the more times you do it the more drops = more gil for everyone^^
I am planning to do a run with Eck's once I have enough seals to try it out.^^
Now although I can see why some people would still dislike his offer. Since I did my first BCNM40 run last night and I was the one that lost out on the drops and everyone else somewhat cleaned out good..lol (not mad or hating of that, really happy for my teammates cause we did rock the Circle). We did it like most BCNM's the orb user keeps the drops. which was fair (except for me^.^)
I don;t think he is trying to ***** anyone out of there gil, but remember it is a service he is offering to anyone that wants to do it so it's only fair he and his friends do get something out of it.
Besides almost anyone that does this is gonna want the claw (7mil) so why not let the others have the rest? The only thing that I asked him to concider is bringing along more orbs. this way the more times you do it the more drops = more gil for everyone^^
I am planning to do a run with Eck's once I have enough seals to try it out.^^
I've been watching this thread as it played out and you know I noticed something. Its getting the same response that Chopps did when he offered the same thing with the BCNM40 a few months ago. Is it a gamble? Yes, what BCNM battle isn't? Do you stand to lose a lot? Probably, but so do the people doing the brunt of the work in my opinion. From the looks of things, it sounds like Ecks is willing to work with the orb provider on the stipulations so the only thing I can really say is gamble at your own risk. If I had 30 seals I probably would take a shot at it.
Ive done this 9 times now with all but 1 being successful.
PT makeup was 4 BLM, 1 WHM, 1PLD
BLMs were lvl 67,71,74,74 and it was overkill at that. The WHM and I were just spectators as we were not even needed. 2 casts and it was over. Of course there was a sleepga2 cast inbetween the 2 main casts.
The 1st 5 runs was done with BLMs that I knew. Was cake.
The last 4, I just did /sea all BLM and asked 4 random BLMs to help. I offered an undisclosed donation to them and they all accepted not even knowing what I would donate. So its not that difficult to get people providing its not a friday night or saturday when most are tied up.
I agree that the OP original split idea was kind of a rippoff although he didnt seem to intend it to be that way.
We did get the claw and both ingots and a few cloths so it was a nice total take.
I wont disclose what I sent each BLM(only 1 blm contributed with an orb)but I will say they all appreciated the fact that they were compensated. It doesnt hurt to get to know BLMs throughout the game.
There are a few mercenary BLM groups out there who already offer this service and keep in mind that you dont need 5 75 BLMs to take this easy. Yes its quite efficient and easy but 3 to 4 BLMs will do just fine.
Just my take.
Edited, Sat Mar 26 05:36:10 2005 by Krackhead
PT makeup was 4 BLM, 1 WHM, 1PLD
BLMs were lvl 67,71,74,74 and it was overkill at that. The WHM and I were just spectators as we were not even needed. 2 casts and it was over. Of course there was a sleepga2 cast inbetween the 2 main casts.
The 1st 5 runs was done with BLMs that I knew. Was cake.
The last 4, I just did /sea all BLM and asked 4 random BLMs to help. I offered an undisclosed donation to them and they all accepted not even knowing what I would donate. So its not that difficult to get people providing its not a friday night or saturday when most are tied up.
I agree that the OP original split idea was kind of a rippoff although he didnt seem to intend it to be that way.
We did get the claw and both ingots and a few cloths so it was a nice total take.
I wont disclose what I sent each BLM(only 1 blm contributed with an orb)but I will say they all appreciated the fact that they were compensated. It doesnt hurt to get to know BLMs throughout the game.
There are a few mercenary BLM groups out there who already offer this service and keep in mind that you dont need 5 75 BLMs to take this easy. Yes its quite efficient and easy but 3 to 4 BLMs will do just fine.
Just my take.
Edited, Sat Mar 26 05:36:10 2005 by Krackhead
I've tried to contact you ingame but you're afk or something every time I try to talk to you, so I'll post it here.
I'd like to take you up on your offer of 5BLM/1randomperson in Operation Desert Swarm. I'm a level 74 RDM. I ask only that if the Venomous Claw drops, I get it. Everything else is yours. Yes, everything. I know the chances are very slim that I'll get a claw. But, I really don't care. I have a surplus of seals, and there's really nothing I can do with them, so I want them gone.
I repeat: Venomous Claw = mine. Everything else, all the loot, all the rare/ex items, whatever else we get is yours. I don't want it, and I really can't be bothered to sort through it. But if there's a chance I can get a scorp harness for cheap, I'm going to jump on it. Contact me ingame if you're interested.
EDIT: duh... ingame name: Alauce. I'm available whenever, except for tomorrow (Saturday, March 25th)
Edited, Fri Mar 25 19:41:55 2005 by Alauce
I'd like to take you up on your offer of 5BLM/1randomperson in Operation Desert Swarm. I'm a level 74 RDM. I ask only that if the Venomous Claw drops, I get it. Everything else is yours. Yes, everything. I know the chances are very slim that I'll get a claw. But, I really don't care. I have a surplus of seals, and there's really nothing I can do with them, so I want them gone.
I repeat: Venomous Claw = mine. Everything else, all the loot, all the rare/ex items, whatever else we get is yours. I don't want it, and I really can't be bothered to sort through it. But if there's a chance I can get a scorp harness for cheap, I'm going to jump on it. Contact me ingame if you're interested.
EDIT: duh... ingame name: Alauce. I'm available whenever, except for tomorrow (Saturday, March 25th)
Edited, Fri Mar 25 19:41:55 2005 by Alauce
Thank you everyone for posting. And I hope to see most of you that are interested on the battlefield with us. I am attempting a run tomorrow night. Saturday apprx. 12am EST. Those that are interested bring a Lachesis Orb, and we will take it from there. ^^
And Krack you made a lot of valid comments and I appreciate your reply. I in no way intended to display this battle as a tough thing to do. It is rather easy. And I know that you do not need five Black Mages. And we probably won't have five when we go tomorrow night, most likely four. The first time I did it, i thought you needed five. Last time, I realized four over 73 is MORE than enough. Krack you were right in everything you said. I couldn't agree more. I didn't know about other groups willing to do this, but in the mean time I am offering it as well.
Alauce I apologize I am often afk during the day, and I always scroll through to see if I get any /tells. But often my linkshell members are often chatter boxes. So I miss many /tells. I have your name written down. I will try to contact you. I have a few that can't make tomorrows run, so there will be another shortly after.
If you are interested try to contact me before tomorrow, or tomorrow night while we are making the run. All are welcome.
Thank you,
Ecks.
And Krack you made a lot of valid comments and I appreciate your reply. I in no way intended to display this battle as a tough thing to do. It is rather easy. And I know that you do not need five Black Mages. And we probably won't have five when we go tomorrow night, most likely four. The first time I did it, i thought you needed five. Last time, I realized four over 73 is MORE than enough. Krack you were right in everything you said. I couldn't agree more. I didn't know about other groups willing to do this, but in the mean time I am offering it as well.
Alauce I apologize I am often afk during the day, and I always scroll through to see if I get any /tells. But often my linkshell members are often chatter boxes. So I miss many /tells. I have your name written down. I will try to contact you. I have a few that can't make tomorrows run, so there will be another shortly after.
If you are interested try to contact me before tomorrow, or tomorrow night while we are making the run. All are welcome.
Thank you,
Ecks.
Last night was a major success. We almost didn't have the opportunity to get it done, because my Black Mages were in sky when I logged on. But I got another friend to bring a friend. And that's the end of that.
It was a long night to say the least. A few deaths on our part, but that was towards the end of the night when it was 7am. heh but no failures. All successes, and as of this moment I am 36/36 on this battle. Last night we had some venemous claws, and some damascene cloths drop. Wasn't a bad night. I am scheduling another one Relatively soon. Just want to know if any are interested. Let me know in game or on the Forum.
Thank you to all those who participated.
Ecks.
It was a long night to say the least. A few deaths on our part, but that was towards the end of the night when it was 7am. heh but no failures. All successes, and as of this moment I am 36/36 on this battle. Last night we had some venemous claws, and some damascene cloths drop. Wasn't a bad night. I am scheduling another one Relatively soon. Just want to know if any are interested. Let me know in game or on the Forum.
Thank you to all those who participated.
Ecks.
Sorry for the bump. If anyone is interested and reads this, kind of a last minute run. But I am trying for a few orbs in tonight EST. Apprx. Midnight EST i will get on and grab everyone together and head to the mines for a night of scorpion killing. If anyone is interested in coming along /tell me and let me know. Also I am getting a more organized one together for next week (The weekend of April9th.) Or so I am trying. Thanks in advance, and sorry for the bump.
Ecks.
Ecks.
I wouldn't mind doing this once i get 30 of these things. I have about...25 of these? I really don't have another use for these, so I am all for it. I wouldn't mind a SH to fund my expensive equips ^^
Well just to let you know. We are doing a run tonight. Apprx. Midnight EST it will begin. Anyone interested let me know. See you around.
Ecks.
Ecks.
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