[Lagaidh]

Another alternative to getting geared is by being a trader. Now, being a trader is a complete bore to some folks, and I understand their perspective.

My main is a PAL. Hell, so is my trader, heh. I've geared me and my wife's toon (a DRU) by simply trading in the EC tunnel.

It started slowly. I scraped up the plat to buy a Bloodstained Mantle for about 50p. I sold that one for 125p. I watch the trade window for a gut feeling on the average price for an item. Try to buy below that price, and sell for at or slightly above that average.

We are L30, started in August. I have all my class specific armor that I want (BP, Gaunts, Boots, Legs, Vambraces), except for bracers (I'm just not seeing those for sale! Not once!) a Mithril Two Handed Sword, Diamondine Earrings, Hooded Black Cloak, Thick Banded Belt, the 5AC 55HP rings. I'd even managed to snag a FBSS for 11562 plat but couldn't pass up a straight trade for a Pearl Kedge Totem for my wife.

I'm still wearing a small bronze mask, but hey... I'll get something good.

I know many hate trading, but I have ALWAYS loved it. I'm well geared for L30, and my wife's DRU is already over 200 wis! The only thing we actively camped for was the +6 wis mace in Kithicor (Thanks Heddy, Glaani, Ellipsis et. al.)

I only mention this as an alternative to making a caster alt to just burn for money. The time spent may roughly equal out. I love the thrill of a deal, others want to be actively hunting for money.

I loved this part of live and p99. Kythe (my wife) still calls it a Lag trade when I score a deal in real life.