Higher Level Armour Overpriced?

[Lap]

Just wondering, a lot of people (I noticed) posted on how Bandos armour should not be worth the amount of money it costs to buy it, and that the Dragon armour sets are far too expensive for their bonuses. So what do you guys think?

[hihihi727]

Definitely. Past rune, no one buys armour in full sets until really high levels because its too expensive. How many level 70's can afford full dragon? Dragon full helm and Dragon Platebody, even the dragon chainbody are ridiculously overpriced compared to d med helm and d legs. 3A is a bit different though. They are like party hats.

[RayOxide]

I think I understand. Dragon isnt a real armour, persay, it's more novelty. I *think* Jagex had said that once, or hinted it.

 

As for Bandos, it's perfectly priced, since everyone in RuneScape loves strength! Not to mention it's quite rare.

[langer]

It's worth what people are willing to pay for.

 

High defence with str and pray bonus. Definitely worth its price.

[r4ngewarlord]

the only reason armour past rune is so expensive is because its hard to get.

 

runes common and you can smith it.

[Sir_Kurity]

RARE.

 

 

 

Rune comes into the game easy.

 

 

 

Mine rune, mine coal, smith.

 

 

 

Or, go to dust devils for the next 5 years, and come back with a dragon chainbody.

 

 

 

See the thing?

[quelmotz]

They aren't overpriced.

 

 

 

Bragging rights seem to be worth more than the stats themselves. :roll: Look at party hats.

[3hitm4g3u]

Bragging rights are worth more than the stats themselves.

 

 

 

fixed.

[langer]

Bragging rights are worth more than the stats themselves.

 

 

 

fixed.

 

yeah ... sadly

[r4ngewarlord]

Bragging rights are worth more than the stats themselves.

 

 

 

fixed.

 

yeah ... sadly

 

true its like legs and skirts, they offer the same bonuses but legs cost a lot more.

[RayOxide]

Bragging rights are worth more than the stats themselves.

 

 

 

fixed.

 

yeah ... sadly

 

true its like legs and skirts, they offer the same bonuses but legs cost a lot more.

 

 

 

Skirts are statistically better and not as rare.

[being_true]

the reason it is high priced is so people can look cool with expensive stuff and alot of people are willing to pay to look rich.

 

that and if it wasnt high priced people wouldnt seek the drops as much leaving fewer in the game... which would raise the price and your back to square one lmao =D>

[Owned_Nex]

The top tier items are worth more because there is nothing better.

 

 

 

Look at Classic. Rune was worth hundreds of mill. It eventually went down as supply increased and dragon was introduced.

 

 

 

Plus, like others said, looks>stats.

[quelmotz]

Bragging rights are worth more than the stats themselves.

 

 

 

fixed.

 

yeah ... sadly

 

true its like legs and skirts, they offer the same bonuses but legs cost a lot more.

 

 

 

Skirts are statistically better and not as rare.

 

 

 

But skirts still cost less. :roll: That's what we're getting at.

[Sir_Kurity]

Anyway, bandos is worth it.

 

 

 

That xtra str bonus is good.

[RayOxide]

Bragging rights are worth more than the stats themselves.

 

 

 

fixed.

 

yeah ... sadly

 

true its like legs and skirts, they offer the same bonuses but legs cost a lot more.

 

 

 

Skirts are statistically better and not as rare.

 

 

 

But skirts still cost less. :roll: That's what we're getting at.

 

 

 

I know...

 

Posting something someone hasnt said and probably only 1/8th of P2P knows (1/4th of TIF maybe) is always helpful.

 

 

 

And to Est, Str is highly overrated, especially bonuses.

[3hitm4g3u]

 

And to Est, Str is highly overrated, especially bonuses.

 

 

 

Have you ever given thought to the possiblity that everyone rates strength highly for a reason?

[D Jay99]

 

And to Est, Str is highly overrated, especially bonuses.

 

 

 

Have you ever given thought to the possiblity that everyone rates strength highly for a reason?

 

I think the reason is being obsessed about the max hit being 1-2 higher.

[langer]

 

And to Est, Str is highly overrated, especially bonuses.

 

 

 

Have you ever given thought to the possiblity that everyone rates strength highly for a reason?

 

I think the reason is being obsessed about the max hit being 1-2 higher.

 

 

 

yeah but you also have to take into consideration that at some point, slightly better str bonus is better than higher attack bonus. for example, VS a low def monster or opponent, having additional attack bonus will not result in significant hit rates, while having a better str bonus garantees that you will have better overall damage dealt.

[Sir_Kurity]

Because, particularly in pvp a few hits higher means more KO potential.

 

 

 

Of course, with auto-skull and everything its more of a fashion statement now, but hey.

 

 

 

And strength increases your average hit apparently, so if you can already hit consistently, its more useful than an attack bonus.

[D Jay99]

 

And to Est, Str is highly overrated, especially bonuses.

 

 

 

Have you ever given thought to the possiblity that everyone rates strength highly for a reason?

 

I think the reason is being obsessed about the max hit being 1-2 higher.

 

 

 

yeah but you also have to take into consideration that at some point, slightly better str bonus is better than higher attack bonus. for example, VS a low def monster or opponent, having additional attack bonus will not result in significant hit rates, while having a better str bonus garantees that you will have better overall damage dealt.

 

That is a good point, on monsters with really low defence strength bonus would be more important. But, if you care that much about faster xp you should be using 10% strength or piety, and wear some prayer boosting armour (pros top/verac skirt for example) instead of bandos. Your point still holds true for the dfs/defender and warrior/zerker options though.

[RayOxide]

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And to Est, Str is highly overrated, especially bonuses.

 

 

 

Have you ever given thought to the possiblity that everyone rates strength highly for a reason?

 

I think the reason is being obsessed about the max hit being 1-2 higher.

 

 

 

yeah but you also have to take into consideration that at some point, slightly better str bonus is better than higher attack bonus. for example, VS a low def monster or opponent, having additional attack bonus will not result in significant hit rates, while having a better str bonus garantees that you will have better overall damage dealt.

 

That is a good point, on monsters with really low defence strength bonus would be more important. But, if you care that much about faster xp you should be using 10% strength or piety, and wear some prayer boosting armour (pros top/verac skirt for example) instead of bandos. Your point still holds true for the dfs/defender and warrior/zerker options though.

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I'll give it to langer for bringing a good point up, :thumbup: , but if thats where it's important why would you use bandos? I mean, with bandos you have high defence, attack and strength obviously, so why would you fight low-level and low defence monsters? Wouldnt it be more.. high level things?

[Sir_Kurity]

Low level stuff is generally better for training...

[TubbyMcFee]

For sure. Take 3rd Age for example. That sstuff is junk for stats, but basically the most expensive thing in the game. Armor prices should go down for dragon, bandos and barrows as well as god swords. They're powerful, but not that much to justify that much money.

[r4ngewarlord]

For sure. Take 3rd Age for example. That sstuff is junk for stats, but basically the most expensive thing in the game. Armor prices should go down for dragon, bandos and barrows as well as god swords. They're powerful, but not that much to justify that much money.

 

thats true but theres just not egnough of the stuff in the game, and a lot of people want it. thats why the prices are so high.