JBoot cost

[Crevex]

i have jboots on 6 different characters. imo actual value of the item is much higher than 7k. if they were rarer you'd see people paying 30k for 'em. its a must have item

[wormed]

Originally Posted by Ezalor [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

looked at op's posting history and he is obsessed with items

i think this guy just doesn't understand how to have fun in EQ without complaining constantly about how he has to actually work to get what he wants in EQ

I don't think that is very fair and I don't think that it is true, at all.

I think if anyone cared to look at my post history (why, I don't know), they'll see I made a thread weeks ago asking about a "goal" item; something that, while I was leveling, would accrue my platinum toward. Someone mentioned Jboots. As I leveled, I realized that I could camp them myself. You say I only complain about getting the items? ... but I'm here trying to get them... by myself...

I'm fine with camping. I'm fine with saving up money for something. This thread was simply about the economics of jboots and their value relative to how often they're sold. Unfortunately, the camp left a bad taste in my mouth this morning due to what happened. However, I work toward my own gear.

And here we are.

I have fun soloing, grouping, and leveling. To say I'm item obsessed is false but I guess our definitions of obsession differ. Maybe you're trying to rile me up? But I'm immune, I came from the Quake scene!

[maskedmelon]

Originally Posted by wormed [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

The purpose of SoW/JBoots is for travel, yes. As I said, I solo a lot too as grouping isn't always the most efficient, even as a Paladin. I've thought of buying some WR bags but then I generally think I should save for JBoots. Then I had this bright idea of camping them for myself... but here we are.

I understand that I don't *need* Jboots, just like I don't *need* many things in this game. However, I was just pointing out that it is literally impossible, barring any sort of spawn miracle, for first time characters to be able to receive an item that should be obtainable for a lvl30 player.

That's all. Sorry.

I will concede that it is not always the most efficient, but it is almost always the most efficient. I solo probably 85% of the time due to short, frequently interrupted play sessions. Paladins can solo just fine as you are obviously aware, but grouping will almost always yield better xp unless it is with someone 9 levels higher in a hell level or something...

As Dald has broken down, sow pots are vastly more economical than JBoots. Runspeed is not needed for Pally solo and in groups you will likely have it from someone else, or someone else will be pulling and if neither is true it still doesn't matter much ^^ BUT, if you prefer JBoots that is your choice ^^ I can understand that.

So, like you said it basically just comes down to travel (to/from groups/bank). Vendoring/banking sucks in general, but you can minimize travel time by 'banking' gold with merchants via market maker type items such as gems. Doing this you can get away with only needing to travel to a bank maybe every 3rd or 4th trip to a closer merchant.

Most of all, don't despair! You have an opportunity to do/get whatever you want in this game, but not necessarily on your terms. What you do/get is up to you ^^ good luck!

[wormed]

Originally Posted by Daldaen [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

But anything contested like these are is going to be an enormous time sink. And the unfortunate reality of the server is that you can likely earn enough Platinum to purchase the item you want before you will find it uncamped and get it to drop for yourself. This is a symptom of too many alt's from too much time in Kunark and a symptom of every player on this server thinking their 6th alt HAS TO HAVE J-Boots, or they simply cannot function. Which is retarded--especially for 6th Alts who see maybe 10 hours of play time a month, a void easily filled by SoW potions.

Yup. Don't get me wrong, I've decided to give up on SRo at this time anyway. Camps are meant to be fun (sorta, at least [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]) and this one isn't. No biggy. EQ life goes on.

[Renault]

SRO camp is a wretched hive of scum and villainy. Get a duo parter or trio, xp at named camps in Lguk, profit, you'll have those Jboots in no time.

[iruinedyourday]

Originally Posted by Daldaen [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

That's why I never buy JBoots.

They cost 7-8k I think.

SoW Potions are 100.

Thats 70 Sow Potions for the same price, or 700 casts of SoW, or 25200 minutes of SoW, or 420 hours or 17.5 continuous days of being SoW'd.

Just keep 3-4 on you and every month visit EC and drop another 300-400 on some more.

SoW is 20% faster and lasts twice as long as JBoots.

this logic is sound...

but hey who am I to say, I get hit by a bixi and I'm clicking a stinging wort pot.

[Sadre Spinegnawer]

Originally Posted by Daldaen [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I have 2 60s and a few 50-40s Alts.

I own 0 JBoots and I do just fine.

All true! I also just go the extra mile, and save plats for my fool ass to use sow potions. Yeah, you see me sowin, be hatin...

BUT, my point woulod be, if you want them, if you think they would make your lvl 20's-30's fun, just save for them! Take a break from leveling to save! It's a fair price! They rock and will never be obsolete on this server!

And this server ain't going anywhere lol

edit: and no, i don;t do the mq. I don't do *any* mq's, I'm too stupid to do mq's I suspect.

[fadetree]

8k buys a lot of sow pots.

[Swish]

Lock down the OOT AC (BDA style) and you'd see the price go up to 10k probably... and yes, people would still pay it.

[wormed]

Originally Posted by Pheer [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

One time on my SK i ran directly into AC while running through south ro, someone had been camping it too

miracles can happen dawg

MIRACLES.

I just logged in, it was 3pm and I was in EC. I was like, "Meh, I'll check SRO once before I go back to leveling."

AC spawns. Tagged him. Got Ring. On my way to get the rapier. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Woohoo!