naimo Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I was recently doing some reasearch and comparing some capes. I realized that the obsidian cape is worth around 200k these days and gives +9 to all defence stats, and that the legends cape is worth 675 gp at the legends guild and gives +7 to all defensive stats. My question is, if you're a high level player and have gained entrance to the legends guild, why would you pay 199k more for +2 defence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbellz Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 250k isn't really that much money.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potter_Pkr Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Well thats why I did legends cape. Stats are very good, useful for pking and risking because its cheap. Much cheaper than 250k obby cape. Plus arnt the new 99 capes better than obby, but only 99k. Retired 8th October 2007 | 99 Fishing | 99 Cooking | Owner of a Red Mask and 2 Santa Hats | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naimo Posted January 7, 2007 Author Share Posted January 7, 2007 I realize that hellbellz but i'm asking why would you pay 199k more for +2 defence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star_Fox Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 250k isn't really that much money.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drgnslyer_15 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 250k isn't really that much money..yeah i agree it isn't too much.. I got my Obby cape as a drop the 1st day they were released.. I still have that same cape too lol RSN: drgnslyer15 15 skills 90+ - 10 skills 99 - 200m+ total exp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esper_Jones Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Why not? How much are berserker rings, and how much stats do they add? How much better is a fury then a glory, and look at the price difference there. Jack of all trades, master of thieving. 259th to 99 thieving. All stats 75+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naimo Posted January 7, 2007 Author Share Posted January 7, 2007 Why not? How much are berserker rings, and how much stats do they add? How much better is a fury then a glory, and look at the price difference there. very true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkblade986 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Well considering my particular Obsidian Cape was from a drop, I can't really say anything (considering I'm also lv98 combat and haven't even entered the Jungle). Although that's what I've been wondering about the Lava Cape as well. There was a conversation yesterday (I think) about why the 99 skill capes give less defense than a Lava Cape, when in actuality it's only +2 that the Lava Cape gives over skill capes (minus the prayer bonus). So I've been wondering why do people care? Given the Lava Cape has a strength bonus, but I still don't intend to go get a Lava Cape anytime soon. My obsidian cape is just fine thank you very much. don't worry, you are going to "hell" anyway. wanna race to see who gets there first?Officially reached 100 Combat at 1:33PM EST, June 14, 2007First Dragon Drop: Dragon Chain (Dust Devils) @ 10:48PM EST, July 14, 2008, lv113 combat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drgnslyer_15 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Well thats why I did legends cape. Stats are very good, useful for pking and risking because its cheap. Much cheaper than 250k obby cape. Plus arnt the new 99 capes better than obby, but only 99k.99 skill capes are same as obby except if yours is trimmed its +4 to prayer RSN: drgnslyer15 15 skills 90+ - 10 skills 99 - 200m+ total exp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dork Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Unfortunately the RS economy is based on nothing more than rarity of an item. The item's stats don't seem to make much difference if it's rare. Sig And Avatar by Tripsis - 99 Slayer Blog - My Pyramid Plunder GuideOwner of Fire Cape since 28-09-2005 - 426th to 99 Strength Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoD Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 someone had a post about this but i forgot who o it was on the official forum but anyways he compared the prices of tons of items such as barrows - dragon in every category barrows beat dragon and yet pple still buy dragon armor it really is just due to the rarity of the item and showing your wealth phats have no use but pple still save up for them lost rights to my dark red text >:( 12/20/06 - QUEST CAPE OF ACHIEVEMENTBarrows sets: guthan, verac, dharok, maybe ahrim eventually <- lost to a hacker whole stole everything of worth from my bank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwrm22 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 its the same as paying 2mil for a stupid ring... (duno if it was +mage or range or str) for just +4 or something... ^^ click my sig for my lesser ranging guide ^^jwrm22: 4816th > 99 cooking 100% f2p !1172 total! + 140mil in items.i dont play anymore... i think rs is ruined Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xewleer Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 250k isn't really that much money.. for people like my self it is, the max I've ever had is less than 150k, so 250k is forever too much for me. I'll show you how terrifying a true Christian can be!It's Xewleer: ZEW le ar, got it memorized?Hermit of the Varrock Library and its proud guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikerkid Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I sold my obby cape the day of Cape of achievements came out for like 350k. I new they were gonna drop because COA are 99k and have same defence. But people that can get into Legends Guild and poor shouldn't bother with the +2 def. Better ways to spend the 250k. Conclusion: if your rich and have completed Legends Quest will get the +2 defence. (unless they have CoA or fire cape) Quit RuneScape :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giordano Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 250k is quite some amount for me, so I'll rather get a Legends Cape. "The cry of the poor is not always just, but if you never hear it you'll never know what justice is." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ddrmaster7 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 There was a conversation yesterday (I think) about why the 99 skill capes give less defense than a Lava Cape, when in actuality it's only +2 that the Lava Cape gives over skill capes (minus the prayer bonus). So I've been wondering why do people care? Given the Lava Cape has a strength bonus, but I still don't intend to go get a Lava Cape anytime soon. My obsidian cape is just fine thank you very much. The fire cape (yes, fire ;)) is in every way better than a Cape of Achievement. When comparing a fire cape to a Cape of Achievement, fire cape has: +1 more attack bonuses, +2 more defence bonuses, +2 more prayer (or -2 prayer against a trimmed Cape of Achievement), and +4 more strength bonus. So the real question is why wouldn't you choose a fire cape over a Cape of Achievement? Sure, it's hard to get. But it's hard to lose unless you're reckless with it. It's also a much greater status symbol, in my opinion; but that's a debate for another time. People care because every bonus counts. Ranked top 15 in the world for In The Groove. Click to watch videos.I'm back! For now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaddd Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 250k isn't really that much money.. Exactly. And it's a great alternative for lower levels... OH, and did I mention it's a better cape? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zodiak12 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I got my Obby cape as a drop when a player died in Tzhaar. But I'm going for a 99 now so plan on selling it before and getting my 99 cape. I also considered selling it when I've completed legends, I would rather spend 675gp (or whatever) on a cape I don't really care about and basically wouldn't have to take off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessy87 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 its the same as paying 2mil for a stupid ring... (duno if it was +mage or range or str) for just +4 or something... i paid 4mil for my beserker ring:) i love it. the idea is, alternatives. theirs no str ring alternative but theirs alternatives to obby cape, such as legends 99's fire... thats it i think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotsol Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Unfortunately the RS economy is based on nothing more than rarity of an item. The item's stats don't seem to make much difference if it's rare. couldnt say it any better, shouldnt this be in the debate section? RSN: 1 day late | Private chat: On | 60 ATTACK | 81 STRENGTH | 72 HITPOINTS | | 80 MAGIC | 13 PRAYER | 1 DEFENSE | 65 COMBAT | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowmasta13 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 I realize that hellbellz but i'm asking why would you pay 199k more for +2 defence You wouldn't ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbfgraphx14 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 It's for people who don't want to do such hard quests. Like me :uhh: Tbfgraphx14Happy to find I'm not the only one who eats glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golvellius Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 The obby cape was out a year before achievement capes, so it had a purpose. I wore it until I got the fire cape in the spring time. It also looks nice. Paying 20 mil for a dragon chain over barrows plates never made sense to me. But, people would, so the price remained high. Exclusive Legacy Mode Player He just successfully trolled you with "courtesy" and managed to get a reaction out of you. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznmidget448 Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Well thats why I did legends cape. Stats are very good, useful for pking and risking because its cheap. Much cheaper than 250k obby cape. Plus arnt the new 99 capes better than obby, but only 99k.99 skill capes are same as obby except if yours is trimmed its +4 to prayer 99 cape is cheaper and also gives the emote \ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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