TOPIC: Half Way There!

James J Krot wrote:

archmage78 wrote:

James J Krot wrote: I am prob never getting a ring of elemental command and I wanted another special thing. I have been getting my orbs for a decent price so it isn't to bad.

How would you not be able to afford the ring if you are buying the orbs. 2 orbs and you are already at the cost of the ring.

Not sure how much you are paying for orbs but I am not paying that much. I budget about 1k every year for tokens and I sell off some of the tokens I don't use on consignment. I can upgrade a relic into a legendary and get a few pyp and a orb every year. I am only getting a set of 5 and in the end it will cost me less then a ring. The number of 8k orders has gone up with people pooling, I could never afford the first 2 years orbs but I committed to buy most of my tokens before the set had even finalized development.

I'm amazed you can do all of that for just $1K per year. Well done!

Brad Mortensen wrote: I may be the only one, but I really, really hope that, unlike the RoSP, the Orbs do not have to be transmuted. They could just grant set bonuses. The tokens are way too cool to send to the dump.

You could use your 8-piece for a year or two, and maybe decide 5 is enough and trade some parts off.

You could start with a 5-piece, then shop around and upgrade to the 8. If you transmute the small one, there’s no easy way to track which five you used, so you’re committed.

You could get two extra Orbs, and run with 5-piece sets with your SO, but use 8 when s/he’s not around. (Yes, I would totally do that.)

But some of these might not apply, depending on what they eventually do.

Per Jeff's comments, they are transmuted. But, things are always subject to change.

Here's what Jeff said regarding the Orbs - I haven't really found anything else by him regarding the transmuted orb:

truedungeon.com/forum?view=topic&catid=5&id=242386#242480 (Post #4)


This is designed as a cool thank you to the BIG token collectors who fund so much of our True Dungeon fun. I thought they deserved something other than a Wish Ring. Like the 1st Segment of the Rod of Seven Parts, the 1st Orb is an unannounced thank you gift. They should be arriving on Thursday or Friday to many of the Onyx set collectors - included with their modules.

A few of these will be in the treasure generators every year.

I'm sorry if this is perceived as some how a bad thing or elitist. I guess my brain just does not work that way. I can tell you that event tickets would be a lot more expensive without the Onyx collectors' support - so giving them a cool thank you helps everyone.

The transmuted Orbs won't be these uber-powerful tokens, but they will provide some geeky fun for big TD fans. That seems appropriate for the thanked group.

Mike Steele wrote:

James J Krot wrote:

archmage78 wrote:

James J Krot wrote: I am prob never getting a ring of elemental command and I wanted another special thing. I have been getting my orbs for a decent price so it isn't to bad.

How would you not be able to afford the ring if you are buying the orbs. 2 orbs and you are already at the cost of the ring.

Not sure how much you are paying for orbs but I am not paying that much. I budget about 1k every year for tokens and I sell off some of the tokens I don't use on consignment. I can upgrade a relic into a legendary and get a few pyp and a orb every year. I am only getting a set of 5 and in the end it will cost me less then a ring. The number of 8k orders has gone up with people pooling, I could never afford the first 2 years orbs but I committed to buy most of my tokens before the set had even finalized development.

I'm amazed you can do all of that for just $1K per year. Well done!

I would imagine that 1K does not include the cost of runs, and the subsequent treasure.

If it does, tgat is truly amazing, and I would like to learn your secrets!

Mike Steele wrote:

James J Krot wrote:

archmage78 wrote:

James J Krot wrote: I am prob never getting a ring of elemental command and I wanted another special thing. I have been getting my orbs for a decent price so it isn't to bad.

How would you not be able to afford the ring if you are buying the orbs. 2 orbs and you are already at the cost of the ring.

Not sure how much you are paying for orbs but I am not paying that much. I budget about 1k every year for tokens and I sell off some of the tokens I don't use on consignment. I can upgrade a relic into a legendary and get a few pyp and a orb every year. I am only getting a set of 5 and in the end it will cost me less then a ring. The number of 8k orders has gone up with people pooling, I could never afford the first 2 years orbs but I committed to buy most of my tokens before the set had even finalized development.

I'm amazed you can do all of that for just $1K per year. Well done!

I would imagine that 1K does not include the cost of runs, and the subsequent treasure.

If it does, that is truly amazing, and I would like to learn your secrets!

Mike Steele wrote:

Brad Mortensen wrote:
Stuff

Per Jeff's comments, they are transmuted. But, things are always subject to change.

Here's what Jeff said regarding the Orbs: more stuff

Yes, I remember what he said.

As long as we’re starting to think about what they’ll do, I’m just stating my biggest request . I don’t care what their effect is. I just don’t want to trade them away to get it.

Wade Schwendemann wrote:

Mike Steele wrote:

James J Krot wrote:

archmage78 wrote:

James J Krot wrote: I am prob never getting a ring of elemental command and I wanted another special thing. I have been getting my orbs for a decent price so it isn't to bad.

How would you not be able to afford the ring if you are buying the orbs. 2 orbs and you are already at the cost of the ring.

Not sure how much you are paying for orbs but I am not paying that much. I budget about 1k every year for tokens and I sell off some of the tokens I don't use on consignment. I can upgrade a relic into a legendary and get a few pyp and a orb every year. I am only getting a set of 5 and in the end it will cost me less then a ring. The number of 8k orders has gone up with people pooling, I could never afford the first 2 years orbs but I committed to buy most of my tokens before the set had even finalized development.

I'm amazed you can do all of that for just $1K per year. Well done!

I would imagine that 1K does not include the cost of runs, and the subsequent treasure.

If it does, tgat is truly amazing, and I would like to learn your secrets!

It includes the cost of my GHC badge and 2 runs, I do sell about $300 worth of tokens a year to prune out the things I am not using anymore or tokens monster bits etc. I am heading to origins this year and doesn't include the cost of that.

I also spent like $75 on getting all my 100 hp markers made, I have toyed around with a few designs but I am excited to show people them at origins.

James J Krot wrote:

Wade Schwendemann wrote:

Mike Steele wrote:

James J Krot wrote:

archmage78 wrote:

James J Krot wrote: I am prob never getting a ring of elemental command and I wanted another special thing. I have been getting my orbs for a decent price so it isn't to bad.

How would you not be able to afford the ring if you are buying the orbs. 2 orbs and you are already at the cost of the ring.

Not sure how much you are paying for orbs but I am not paying that much. I budget about 1k every year for tokens and I sell off some of the tokens I don't use on consignment. I can upgrade a relic into a legendary and get a few pyp and a orb every year. I am only getting a set of 5 and in the end it will cost me less then a ring. The number of 8k orders has gone up with people pooling, I could never afford the first 2 years orbs but I committed to buy most of my tokens before the set had even finalized development.

I'm amazed you can do all of that for just $1K per year. Well done!

I would imagine that 1K does not include the cost of runs, and the subsequent treasure.

If it does, tgat is truly amazing, and I would like to learn your secrets!

It includes the cost of my GHC badge and 2 runs, I do sell about $300 worth of tokens a year to prune out the things I am not using anymore or tokens monster bits etc. I am heading to origins this year and doesn't include the cost of that.

I also spent like $75 on getting all my 100 hp markers made, I have toyed around with a few designs but I am excited to show people them at origins.

I will definitely want to chat with you some more. i am nowhere near that efficient!

Wade Schwendemann wrote:

James J Krot wrote:

Wade Schwendemann wrote:

Mike Steele wrote:

James J Krot wrote:

archmage78 wrote:

James J Krot wrote: I am prob never getting a ring of elemental command and I wanted another special thing. I have been getting my orbs for a decent price so it isn't to bad.

How would you not be able to afford the ring if you are buying the orbs. 2 orbs and you are already at the cost of the ring.

Not sure how much you are paying for orbs but I am not paying that much. I budget about 1k every year for tokens and I sell off some of the tokens I don't use on consignment. I can upgrade a relic into a legendary and get a few pyp and a orb every year. I am only getting a set of 5 and in the end it will cost me less then a ring. The number of 8k orders has gone up with people pooling, I could never afford the first 2 years orbs but I committed to buy most of my tokens before the set had even finalized development.

I'm amazed you can do all of that for just $1K per year. Well done!

I would imagine that 1K does not include the cost of runs, and the subsequent treasure.

If it does, tgat is truly amazing, and I would like to learn your secrets!

It includes the cost of my GHC badge and 2 runs, I do sell about $300 worth of tokens a year to prune out the things I am not using anymore or tokens monster bits etc. I am heading to origins this year and doesn't include the cost of that.

I also spent like $75 on getting all my 100 hp markers made, I have toyed around with a few designs but I am excited to show people them at origins.

I will definitely want to chat with you some more. i am nowhere near that efficient!

It helps that I don't need a hotel for GHC because it is local for me. I basically found that buying components doesn't make sense unless you are a big dealer and doing it in bulk. I buy the UR and components that aren't trade goods needed for my transmutation or just and swap them with someone. I have 2 redoubt helms now for transmutation and they are almost double the value I paid for them. I generally swap my goods for the greater item and pay cash for the difference. It's a win win for both sides. I make good pyp choices or item choices and when they appericates in value I sell one or two to cover my con costs.