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?

250k isn't really that much money..

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.

I realize that hellbellz but i'm asking why would you pay 199k more for +2 defence

250k isn't really that much money..

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

its the same as paying 2mil for a stupid ring... (duno if it was +mage or range or str) for just +4 or something...

 

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 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)

250k is quite some amount for me, so I'll rather get a Legends Cape.

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.

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?

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.

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?

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?

I realize that hellbellz but i'm asking why would you pay 199k more for +2 defence

 

 

 

You wouldn't ;)

It's for people who don't want to do such hard quests. Like me :uhh:

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.

 

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 \