I Need Resource Management Suggestions so that I Can Buy More Crown Crates

Personofsecrets · August 23

I have a resource management conundrum. I've spent 30 to 40 million gold on Anu vs Padomay Crates. I've spent maybe 20,000 of my own crowns that I got during the last sale. I still haven't gotten any Radiant Apex mounts, okay fine. I still haven't gotten a couple Apex items that I want, the polymorphs, There are a whopping 6 legendary items that I haven't pulled since I keep getting the same furnishing items over and over. There are even Epics that I'm due!

So, as bad as my luck has been, I'm still inclined to keep getting crates rather than use every last crown gem to make the missing items. But there is an issue - now I'm broke! Carries have slowed way down and are inconsistent. The weekly Tales of Tribute tournaments have been inconsistent. My normal flow of gold is dried up!

I have several resources still available to me and I'd like to optimize the amount of gold that I can get from them. So I have some questions about how to best use those resources. I'ts been difficult getting clear answers from anyhow who has thoroughly researched these resources and how to best make gold from them.

Resource 1: 4,000,000 AP - It's not alot, but it's something. What are a couple fo the best ways to make gold from AP?
Resource 2: 2700 Imperial Fragments - I'm inclined to get flowers with these. Is that the most lucrative thing to buy?
Resource 3: 3,000,000 Tel Var Stones - Again, I'm inclined to get flower satches with these. Hakeijo or gear is not better, is it?
Resource 4: 150,000 Alchemy mats - Although I've been told to sell raw mats, I know that potions are more profitable. I have a spreadsheet to figure out profit margins, but what are generally the top selling potions and poisons right now. I have know knowledge of poisons, so anything about poison selling would be super appreciated.
Resource 5: Rare items - I have a few items that no longer drop which I could part with. Some "Unassailable" jewelry. I want to say an Encasement of Anguish. Some Mercernary contracts. Are these things valuable? What could they be worth?

Thank you for any input along these lines. I hope to get at least one more 25 ball of crates before the end of their season. [snip]

I even invested in hard currency to avoid the pain of decreasing material prices. These are all gone now - I can't believe how things have gone down...

The_Oakster · August 23

Maybe just take a break from the gambling for a while?

Personofsecrets · August 23

The_Oakster wrote: »

Maybe just take a break from the gambling for a while?

That's not a helpful comment. Wanting to have the knowledge of the best ways to leverage resources into gold is important. I chose to come to the forums since I wasn't able to find this info in game. The info could both help myself and others enjoy the game more.

kevkj · August 23

I know you were expecting help, but I instead have a question for you. What flowers are you planning to sell from Imperial fragments? I know you mean alchemy mats, but I didn't even know there was a way to get those with fragments.

Personofsecrets · August 23

kevkj wrote: »

I know you were expecting help, but I instead have a question for you. What flowers are you planning to sell from Imperial fragments? I know you mean alchemy mats, but I didn't even know there was a way to get those with fragments.

I'm not so sure that I'm planning to sell flowers. I'd like to know what the best potions are that I can make with alchemy materials. This is a pertinent question too since there are some changes to the alchemy system happening. Hopefully someone will be able to share some insight about the practical effect of the changes and how it may drive demand for some materials. Overall, I believe that the Arena District vendor can drop alchemy materials such as flowers, mushrooms, and even other rare materials. I doubt that there is anything better to do with the fragments, but I could be wrong.

Treeshka · August 23

I am not sure what the recent changes to Alchemy and adding four new ingredients will do to the flower market. Maybe some of them will get more lucrative. Because that amount of Tel Var is enough to buy 6000 satchels and that is a lot if you ask me.

So you may want to wait a little bit more. I assume current main Crown Crate season will go into next patch.

Personofsecrets · August 23

Treeshka wrote: »

I am not sure what the recent changes to Alchemy and adding four new ingredients will do to the flower market. Maybe some of them will get more lucrative. Because that amount of Tel Var is enough to buy 6000 satchels and that is a lot if you ask me.

So you may want to wait a little bit more. I assume current main Crown Crate season will go into next patch.

Waiting is probably fine. I've still been wondering about the best poisons to use and the best thing to do with AP for years though. Hopefully someone has an idea.

BardokRedSnow · August 23

I miss when deadly daggers was selling like ps5s lol thems were good times

That said you can still make a lot of gold selling certain crafted staves as gold items, legendary whatever its called, even despite it not being actually worth that much or easily obtained other ways, someone always buys them inevitably with a good enough trader.

Same applies especially to weapons/armor with more expensive mats, and pvp gear also. Many people will just pay gold to avoid having to grind or etc themselves.

Upselling cheaply listed items also works well

Personofsecrets · August 23

BardokRedSnow wrote: »

I miss when deadly daggers was selling like ps5s lol thems were good times

That said you can still make a lot of gold selling certain crafted staves as gold items, legendary whatever its called, even despite it not being actually worth that much or easily obtained other ways, someone always buys them inevitably with a good enough trader.

Same applies especially to weapons/armor with more expensive mats, and pvp gear also. Many people will just pay gold to avoid having to grind or etc themselves.

Upselling cheaply listed items also works well

I was tempted to get Maras Balm jewelry for sale during Mayhem, buy wasn't sure if that was really the best thing.

Personofsecrets · August 23

Are these valuable?

spartaxoxo · August 23

I would not sell any items you cannot get back. There's a very good chance you still will not get the items you wanted and then you'll have simply ruined the game for yourself.

I know you said you don't want to Gem things but gems actually can be got back, unlike those other items.

Iirc Farm up some treasure maps now because there will be a new alchemy ingredient dropping from those soon. I'd hold off on ap and Telvar for a similar reason until next patch. Any advice anyone gives you on those will soon be outdated.

In the meantime, you may want to learn how to flip items. Selling golded out armor from valuable sets can be useful.

Personofsecrets · August 24

spartaxoxo wrote: »

I would not sell any items you cannot get back. There's a very good chance you still will not get the items you wanted and then you'll have simply ruined the game for yourself.

I know you said you don't want to Gem things but gems actually can be got back, unlike those other items.

Iirc Farm up some treasure maps now because there will be a new alchemy ingredient dropping from those soon. I'd hold off on ap and Telvar for a similar reason until next patch. Any advice anyone gives you on those will soon be outdated.

In the meantime, you may want to learn how to flip items. Selling golded out armor from valuable sets can be useful.

Thank you for writing - everyone has their own way, so I get the suggestions. I really would love the answer to the questions I have though. And although some things with potions are changing, there could be overlap.