03-03-2003, 06:45 PM
Why couldn't someone have a way for lurkers (*real* honest players) to post info on some of the excess that they have, and perhaps what they are looking for in exchange? Iâm thinking nothing like the scale of the trading forums on other boards. I envision something casual, low key, and friendly. More of a public inventory list, and then use PM to make the deal. I have found many useful items that I end up just selling for the gold, but some are too valuable and so I just mule. I would just like to see something within the spirit of the original intent of the games designers.
For instance, my assassin was around level 55 and I was still using a pair of rare Quhab's. I couldn't find anything with high enough damage to navigate Hell difficulty. So I decided to go shopping on the trading channels. First I had to lurk for a few days to figure out that Bartuc's Cutthroat was trading for 1 SOJ. I didn't have any. So, then I noticed that people were trading 1 SOJ for 40 perfect gems, and so I went back to my gem mule and found 30. Later, after collecting more gems I was finally able to get the SOJ, and then traded it immediately for the coveted Bartuc's. This, and building up her trapping capabilities helped her to complete Hell difficulty. Now, 6 months later I have found 2 additional Bartuc's and a 'Cruel Suwayah'. I only have one assassin.
I've tried using the trading channels, but try finding the one legit player who might be interested in an entire Sigon's set, or anything below elite unique, or hacked. And, some channels text flies by so fast I can't tell what anyone is selling. I'm sure my experiences trading are not unique, and so I'm sure most people are as disgusted with its challenges ('wug' is the least of it). I'd even rather give it away to some appreciative lurker, than torture myself with public trades.
For instance, my assassin was around level 55 and I was still using a pair of rare Quhab's. I couldn't find anything with high enough damage to navigate Hell difficulty. So I decided to go shopping on the trading channels. First I had to lurk for a few days to figure out that Bartuc's Cutthroat was trading for 1 SOJ. I didn't have any. So, then I noticed that people were trading 1 SOJ for 40 perfect gems, and so I went back to my gem mule and found 30. Later, after collecting more gems I was finally able to get the SOJ, and then traded it immediately for the coveted Bartuc's. This, and building up her trapping capabilities helped her to complete Hell difficulty. Now, 6 months later I have found 2 additional Bartuc's and a 'Cruel Suwayah'. I only have one assassin.
I've tried using the trading channels, but try finding the one legit player who might be interested in an entire Sigon's set, or anything below elite unique, or hacked. And, some channels text flies by so fast I can't tell what anyone is selling. I'm sure my experiences trading are not unique, and so I'm sure most people are as disgusted with its challenges ('wug' is the least of it). I'd even rather give it away to some appreciative lurker, than torture myself with public trades.
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