Should We Switch to Delzoun?
Should We Switch to Delzoun?
Today, during Gauntlgrym, as the Luskan Corsairs plummeted in flames to another ignominious defeat, it was suggested that we switch sides and join the Delzoun Explorers. I'd like to gauge how much interest there is in that option.
The fact of the matter is the Luskans almost always lose, by a wide margin, during the PvP phase. And there's really nothing we can do to change that. We're not an elite PvP guild, and even when we have a solid team, there are too many other players involved, across too many instances, for us to make a significant difference. There are some good PvP guilds on the Luskan side, but they seem to have largely abandoned Gauntlgrym. I haven't seen any of them in months. Moreover, it's been six months since Gauntlgrym was implemented, and Cryptic has done nothing to fix the imbalance. Frankly, they don't seem to care.
This causes a couple of problems for us as a guild. (1) Gauntlgrym is frustrating. Nobody likes getting beaten up all the time. We hold our noses and put up with the PvP phase because we want the diamonds and the dungeon share, but really, does anyone actually enjoy it? And the frustration is compounded by the fact that we can't do anything about it. (2) As a practical matter, we're locked out of the Tier 2 Gauntlgrym dungeon. Since we're a PvE guild, it kind of stinks that we're prevented from accessing all of the dungeon content.
So, that's the first question. Do we want to switch to Delzoun?
The second question is, are we willing to pay for it? It costs 750,000 astral diamonds to switch our guild allegiance. If we are going to do this, I would suggest we take up a collection. I understand there are ways to transfer diamonds between players. So far, Agla is willing to donate two planar idols (worth about 90K) to the cause. I could scrape together 100K in fairly short order, and I'd be willing to donate that. If anyone else wants to switch and is willing to donate to make that happen, please say so (and pledge an amount).
-- Your friendly neighborhood Tyrandil
The fact of the matter is the Luskans almost always lose, by a wide margin, during the PvP phase. And there's really nothing we can do to change that. We're not an elite PvP guild, and even when we have a solid team, there are too many other players involved, across too many instances, for us to make a significant difference. There are some good PvP guilds on the Luskan side, but they seem to have largely abandoned Gauntlgrym. I haven't seen any of them in months. Moreover, it's been six months since Gauntlgrym was implemented, and Cryptic has done nothing to fix the imbalance. Frankly, they don't seem to care.
This causes a couple of problems for us as a guild. (1) Gauntlgrym is frustrating. Nobody likes getting beaten up all the time. We hold our noses and put up with the PvP phase because we want the diamonds and the dungeon share, but really, does anyone actually enjoy it? And the frustration is compounded by the fact that we can't do anything about it. (2) As a practical matter, we're locked out of the Tier 2 Gauntlgrym dungeon. Since we're a PvE guild, it kind of stinks that we're prevented from accessing all of the dungeon content.
So, that's the first question. Do we want to switch to Delzoun?
The second question is, are we willing to pay for it? It costs 750,000 astral diamonds to switch our guild allegiance. If we are going to do this, I would suggest we take up a collection. I understand there are ways to transfer diamonds between players. So far, Agla is willing to donate two planar idols (worth about 90K) to the cause. I could scrape together 100K in fairly short order, and I'd be willing to donate that. If anyone else wants to switch and is willing to donate to make that happen, please say so (and pledge an amount).
-- Your friendly neighborhood Tyrandil
I'm always down for a dungeon!
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Re: Should We Switch to Delzoun?
I still log in to pray and run my leadership profession up to 20 (19 atm). I don't really play much so I won't miss it, I can kick in 100k (or whatever balance I have) plus whatever zen I have laying around too.
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Re: Should We Switch to Delzoun?
Phelaia has said she will pledge 100,000 diamonds, too.
So far, that makes:
- Agla: 90K
- Tyrandil: 100K
- Tundrra: 100K
- Tornasunder: 100K
- Phelaia: 100K
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490K
We're more than 2/3 of the way there already! I feel like I should get out one of those big cardboard thermometers that schools and libraries use during pledge drives.
So far, that makes:
- Agla: 90K
- Tyrandil: 100K
- Tundrra: 100K
- Tornasunder: 100K
- Phelaia: 100K
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490K
We're more than 2/3 of the way there already! I feel like I should get out one of those big cardboard thermometers that schools and libraries use during pledge drives.
I'm always down for a dungeon!
Re: Should We Switch to Delzoun?
Tornasunder just upped his pledge to 173,500 diamonds and 635 ZEN. That puts us at 563,500 diamonds, plus whatever 635 ZEN will buy. He's pledged the largest amount so far, and the ZEN/diamond exchange is pretty low right now, so I'd prefer not to convert his ZEN to diamonds if possible.
I'm always down for a dungeon!
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Re: Should We Switch to Delzoun?
Nayla has also pledged 180,000 diamonds bringing the totals up to 743,500 diamonds!
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Re: Should We Switch to Delzoun?
I made a zen exchange listing for 390AD per Zen, however the exchange is only at 360 (which is awesome normally). So which ever comes first me getting a fresh 100k or the prices rise:) should be less then a week either way.
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Re: Should We Switch to Delzoun?
I will make a commitment to run foundry dailies (at the very least) for 2 days this weekend to fill the gap (8k diamonds iirc). This should put you guys over what you need (and will save me some face of nayla besting me ).
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Re: Should We Switch to Delzoun?
./slap torn.. I will beat you!!!!!tornasunder wrote:I will make a commitment to run foundry dailies (at the very least) for 2 days this weekend to fill the gap (8k diamonds iirc). This should put you guys over what you need (and will save me some face of nayla besting me ).
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Re: Should We Switch to Delzoun?
That's awesome, you guys!
Tundrra, Torn, and Nayla, I have put up Portable Altars for sale on the Auction House for the exact amounts of your pledges (100K, 173.5K, and 180K, respectively). Look for the ones being sold by Raju Thavanesh@Grey_Weasel. Purchasing them will effectively transfer your pledge to the alt I have set up as the separate bank account for this purpose (less the 10% AH fee, which unfortunately can't be avoided).
Tundrra, Torn, and Nayla, I have put up Portable Altars for sale on the Auction House for the exact amounts of your pledges (100K, 173.5K, and 180K, respectively). Look for the ones being sold by Raju Thavanesh@Grey_Weasel. Purchasing them will effectively transfer your pledge to the alt I have set up as the separate bank account for this purpose (less the 10% AH fee, which unfortunately can't be avoided).
I'm always down for a dungeon!