Yup, safe and sound after a long journey
Posts by Captain Krompdown
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is that the legendary akh-mas shield?
Teh Makhmas?
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Four of the shields in the image below have been on display here for quite some time. Early this morning, they were joined by one important -- and maybe final -- addition.
If this is my final major acquisition, it's hard to think of a better way to go out. Thanks to tire town tuff for working with me on making it happen.
Almost 18 years later and it turns out it was in the cards all along
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This isn't one of his caveman shields, but for the intelligent warrior.
A thinking man's shield for sure. Too complicated for me. Here's the one with the beef:
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Big heavy one to keep Captain Krompdown appeased. He don't approve of all this lightweight stuff
If you're ready to stop fucking around:
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b/o earth crude
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Starting to really prefer them in strength req over tactics for some reason
The only thing better than req str is req more str
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Today, [PhD] turned 15 years old ♥️
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Zod 30/-2s 20a
Curses effigy 10a
Zod 30/illusion 30a
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s/b eternal
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I'd say the teh axe junior is the greater axe than his big brother such an iconic skin of the holy trinity.
Sure, some even consider Teh Akhxe to be the single best item in the game. I don't agree but I definitely get it. I don't think it's an unreasonable thing to say.
And thanks for sharing your memories of Akh. Maybe someone should start a memorial thread for him now that his ashes have been scattered.
I'm glad you enjoyed seeing this axe again
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Shadow req 13 30/10: 5a
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Just repeating my bid of 2a on the req 13 30/+10 vs undead shadow shield.
Both Cottura9Minuti and fiedel seem to have missed it
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Happy Halloween, Guild Wars!
(Hope these aren't 2spooky4u)
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I’ve had a blast reading all of this, many trips down memory lane. I’ll share mine with you:
In 2005 I got scammed 60e and 60 obsidian shards in one of the desert missions.
I had just leaned how to run Droks on my W/Mo, with mending of course. I was so proud of myself. I ran it obsessively, making a lot of platinum that quickly turned into ecto. My only goal was to have obsidian armor. Many people I admired in the game that I had met wore obsidian armor. I was so envious and really wanted to be like them.
After I had earned 60e / 60 obsidian shards, I decided I would go into FoW to get the helm and chest. My logic was this: the chest was the most expensive part and I’d get it out of the way, and the helm, in my opinion, is the best warrior helm in the game- it fit nicely with my elite gladiator armor I was wearing at the time. I successfully completed getting these two pieces and continued running Droks for another couple of weeks to save for the other half of my armor.
I finally had my last 60e and 60 obsidian shards and I was in ToA spamming for a group during favor (it was limited because favor was based on who was holding halls) when all of a sudden, a person named ‘Legendary Scorpion’ pmed me saying “hey man, how’d you like to double your ecto and shards? I know a trick”. I said of course bro, that’s a no brainer.
He took me to the desert mission where you walk up to the ghostly and it triggers a cutscene. Before we enter, he goes “this only works if you have no skills on your bar and have no armor on”. Obviously I took my skills off my bar and armor was put into my inventory.
After we began the mission, he says “see that rock? Stand inside of it. This will only work if you stand inside the rock”. I agree and stand inside the rock. He takes off running, out of my sight. I hadn’t really done many of the missions in the desert up to this point so I was really curious and not familiar with what he was about to do to me. (Without me understanding, he ran to the ghostly hero, where he would sit ready to trigger the cutscene). He asked if I was ready, and I said sure. He told me to drop my ectos and shards on the ground and he would start.
The second I dropped my ectos and shards, he talked to the ghostly hero, instantly teleporting me to where he was. I had no skills. I had no armor. I saw him take off in a full run / survival build to retrieve my hard earned ecto. When I realized what was happening, it was too late- I tried to catch up but there was no hope. I eventually died to the devouerer’s that pop up and cripple / bleed you. I see in chat that he picks up the shards, picks up the ectos, and maps out. He put me on ignore.
I was devastated. I was 15 years old, all I cared about was this game (still true kekw). I was heartbroken. Stupid me sent a ticket in (detailing how I planned to duplicate items but got scammed lol) out of panic with screenshots and his character names in hopes of him getting banned / never having others go through what I did. Anet responded by saying “yo mfer it’s illegal to dupe items and we will perma ban you next time if we catch you trying this”. I was shook to my core, and to this day won’t even run toolbox out of fear of getting banned lol.
This was harrowing to read. Still dripping with heartbreak 💔
You're in a better place now, T, and wiser for the time ❤️🩹
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+1 for "Send Crudes" 🤣
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I have lots of multiples but, afaik, the only actual identical twins I've ever owned are these two heavy GotHs:
I only owned the pair briefly. One of them was given to me by ObsidiaN, who dropped it himself. Despite his love for scary-faced shields, he wanted this one to be part of my heavy shield collection. Not long ago, the identical twin came up for sale here and the pair was formed. A few days later, Bradols had a birthday and there couldn't have been a more appropriate gift
So, the twins aren't together anymore but they will forever link me and one of the true gentlemen of the game -- my friend, officer, Minister of Trinkets, and #1 shield bro, ObsidiaN
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Shadow shield
Req 8 str
Reduced weakness
Blood +1 (18%)
Old and pre-nerfy. Not sure if you would use something like this
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Today, I am proud to announce the arrival of a little brother for Teh Axe. I present to you...
Teh Akhxe
Absent from the game for many years and considered by some to be the single finest item in existence, this ancient relic may be unknown (or maybe unimaginable) to newer players. Many of you, however, know this item from the legendary inventory of Akhilleus Pthius (known simply as "Akh"), one of the great trader/collectors (...and credit card warriors...) from the early days of the game.
Akh rose to fame not only because of his then-unmatched inventory but also as co-leader -- together with Chaos Kurupter -- of Brethren of Chaos [Dark]. [Dark] was a high-end trading/collecting guild where I and several others cut our teeth. Although [Dark] itself was short-lived (less than 3 years, disbanding in late 2007), it is a guild whose impact can be felt even today, as [Dark] alumni continue to anchor the collector community. It is safe to say that, without [Dark], there would be no [PhD], so this axe holds special significance for me personally.
*EDIT*: Since posting this, I've heard from some of you who feel the same way about [Dark], your time there, and the significance of this axe. I've also heard from some of you who are simply happy to see the light of day shine upon this axe once more. I'm thrilled to have had the chance to preserve this treasure and bring it back to the public eye for everyone to enjoy
Please take your time to enjoy the long-lost centerpiece of a seminal collection and the single most distinctive relic of the grand early days of Guild Wars.
