Post by jrevl on Jul 22, 2009 21:52:21 GMT -5
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Intro
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For all of you who don't know, EP stands for Earning Potential. You gain EP in PvP hotspots on PvP worlds. You can tell if you are in a hotspot by looking in the bottom right of your screen for a flaming skull(Top right if you're in full screen mode). EP is used to determine your drops in a PvP kill. For a full guide on 26k/76k tricking, or for a better understanding of EP, use PvP Farm's guides. This guide is going to cover how to gain EP succesfully.
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Table of Contents
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Use CTRL F and copy/paste the (TAG) to find the section you're looking for!
Equipment(aa1)
EP Spots(aa2)
Tactics(aa3)
Wind Bolt Method(aa4)
Common Misconceptions(aa5)
FAQ(aa6)
Credits(aa7)
Copyright(aa8)
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Equipment(aa1)
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As you all know, there are certain people out there who like to make an EP'er's life a living hell. I like to call these people PKers. Now, to actually stand a chance agaisnt these "PKers", we will want the right gear. The following will provide you the vital equipment that will make your EP farming experience much more safer.
Gear(P2P):
Helmet-Coif of the best D'Hide you can use.
Torso-Body of the best D'Hide you can use.
Legs-Chaps of the best D'Hide you can use.
Weapon-A dragon weapon(preferably a scimitar or dagger, best crossbow and affordable bolts you can use.
Shield-Elemental Shield, defender, any god book.
Gloves-Best RFD gloves you can get, any mystic gloves, or none at all.
Boots-Any boots, or none at all.
Amulet-Phoenix Amulet, Amulet of Defence.
Ring-Ring of Life, or none at all.
Cape-God Cape, or none at all.
Gear(F2P):
Helmet-Rune Medium Helm, Best coif you can use.
Torso-Adamant/Mithril plate body, Green D'hide body, Studded leather body.
Legs-Adamant/Mithril platelegs, Green D'Hide chaps, Studded leather chaps.
Weapon-Affordable scimitar, best and affordable bow/arrows you can use.
Shield-Affordable shield, or none if using a bow.
Gloves-Any gloves.
Boots-Boots.
Amulet-Amulet of Defence, Amulet of Power.
Ring-Any(to help raise risked wealth), or none.
Cape-Any cape.
Inventory(P2P):
76k(or less, depending on the cost of your other items), Varrock Teleport, 1 Super Defence potion, 1 Super anti poison, 4 prayer potions, rest of inventory filled with food(sharks, monkfish, pizzas).
Inventory(F2P):
26k(or less, depending on the cost of your other items), Teleport runes, rest of inventory filled with food(lobsters, swordfish, tuna, pizzas).
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EP Spots(aa2)
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Now, a question I get alot after I trick with people is where do I gain my EP? I will usually physically show them, or tell them a good building. All the spots mentioned below are what I consider, the "good" spots. You gain EP in PvP Hotspots, indicated by a flaming skull on the bottom right of your screen(top right if your using full full screen).
Varrock Spots:
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Tactics(aa3)
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There's more to running from an enemy than just running to the bank. You have to plan out your path, and use every door and ladder to your advantage. Simply going into a single door room with 1 ladder won't be enough to stop the vicious PKers.
1. When using the 2nd floor of a house, try to stay on top of the spot you appear at when climbing the stairs/ladders. This makes it so if anyone checks the house for any EP'ers, he will have to look on the minimap or right click himself to see you. This gives you time to climb down the stairs/ladders, and make it to the nearest safe spot.
2. When being pursued by a PKer, make him follow you into buildings with doors that you can interact with. Close it on him when he tries to enter the room your in. When he opens the door, close it immediately to stop him. Doing this often can buy you some time to log out if you can't teleport.
3. Similiar to #2, this tactic involves ladders/stairs. When being chased up stairs, when you see your PKer on the floor with you, immediately go back down. He will be confused and go back down. Then, you immediately go back up. Doing this buys valuble time to log out, or just to make your PKer give up in trying to kill you.
4. Use agility obstacles to your advantage! Jumping over a fence, hopping stones, or climbing through holes will not only buy you time, but also, if your PKer's agility is too low, he can't follow you!
5. Running through crowds in PvP worlds may be scary, but they can also help conceal you on the minimap. This will make your PKer confused on where you are, but also, if someone else is there, he can attack your PKer, letting you escape. Be aware, though, there are always other PKers there. Use this method if you have enough food or prayer.
6. Always, always, always stay out of multi-combat zones! I cannot stress this enough to my fellow EP'ers! Multi-combat zones=death. PKer Clans always roam multi-combat zones, hoping to see that lonely little EP'er resting next to a tree. Once they spot you, it's over(atleast on a members world). In F2P, you don't have to worry about Ancient Magicks, so keep that in mind. Although they can entangle you, so watch out. That's why we have our dragon hide for our equipment. Great magic defenses.
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Wind Bolt Method(aa4)
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With a partner that you trust, you two can both incorporate the wind bolt method to make gaining EP even safer. How it works is, both of you wear Full Rune, bronze, or adamant. You both should also have enough runes to cast Wind Bolt for a very long time(air staff is a MUST, chaos runes). Now, set Wind Bolt for your autocast on your staff, and have it as your attack style. Now, both of you just need to cast it on each other. This method is very effective due to others being unable to attack you, you get magic exp, and you can do other things while wind bolting.
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Common Misconceptions(aa5)
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There are many EP rumours out there that it's impossible for me to list them all here. But I will mention the most popular.
CM #1: You can get EP in non-hotspot zones.
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FAQ(aa6)
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Q: What do some of the acronyms you used mean?
A: F2P-Free to play, P2P-Pay to play, PKer-Player Killer, RFD-Recipe for Disaster Quest, D'Hide-Dragon hide, EP-Earning Potential, PvP-Player versus Player, CM-Common Misconception.
Q: What is EP used for?
A: Check out PvP Farm's guide on the 26k trick.
Q: How can I contact you?
A: Just PM me here on the forums or PM me in-game. My RSN should be in my sig.
Q: Can you add screenshots?
A: I will when I get enough feedback on whether or not I should.
Q: Where can I find someone to get EP with?
A: You can come to the clan chat "pvp farm" and find many friendly people there.
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Credits(aa7)
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Me: Made the guide.
PvP Farm: Making the forums.
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Copyright(aa8)
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This may *not* be reproduced under any circumstances except for personal, private use. It may *not* be placed on any web site or otherwise distributed publicly without advance written permission. Use of this guide on any other web site or as a part of any public display is strictly prohibited, and a violation of copyright. Do *not* copy or alter information slightly from this guide, and do not present it as your own. The creation of this Guide took a lot of time, please respect that.
Intro
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For all of you who don't know, EP stands for Earning Potential. You gain EP in PvP hotspots on PvP worlds. You can tell if you are in a hotspot by looking in the bottom right of your screen for a flaming skull(Top right if you're in full screen mode). EP is used to determine your drops in a PvP kill. For a full guide on 26k/76k tricking, or for a better understanding of EP, use PvP Farm's guides. This guide is going to cover how to gain EP succesfully.
------------
Table of Contents
------------
Use CTRL F and copy/paste the (TAG) to find the section you're looking for!
Equipment(aa1)
EP Spots(aa2)
Tactics(aa3)
Wind Bolt Method(aa4)
Common Misconceptions(aa5)
FAQ(aa6)
Credits(aa7)
Copyright(aa8)
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Equipment(aa1)
------------
As you all know, there are certain people out there who like to make an EP'er's life a living hell. I like to call these people PKers. Now, to actually stand a chance agaisnt these "PKers", we will want the right gear. The following will provide you the vital equipment that will make your EP farming experience much more safer.
Gear(P2P):
Helmet-Coif of the best D'Hide you can use.
Torso-Body of the best D'Hide you can use.
Legs-Chaps of the best D'Hide you can use.
Weapon-A dragon weapon(preferably a scimitar or dagger, best crossbow and affordable bolts you can use.
Shield-Elemental Shield, defender, any god book.
Gloves-Best RFD gloves you can get, any mystic gloves, or none at all.
Boots-Any boots, or none at all.
Amulet-Phoenix Amulet, Amulet of Defence.
Ring-Ring of Life, or none at all.
Cape-God Cape, or none at all.
Gear(F2P):
Helmet-Rune Medium Helm, Best coif you can use.
Torso-Adamant/Mithril plate body, Green D'hide body, Studded leather body.
Legs-Adamant/Mithril platelegs, Green D'Hide chaps, Studded leather chaps.
Weapon-Affordable scimitar, best and affordable bow/arrows you can use.
Shield-Affordable shield, or none if using a bow.
Gloves-Any gloves.
Boots-Boots.
Amulet-Amulet of Defence, Amulet of Power.
Ring-Any(to help raise risked wealth), or none.
Cape-Any cape.
Inventory(P2P):
76k(or less, depending on the cost of your other items), Varrock Teleport, 1 Super Defence potion, 1 Super anti poison, 4 prayer potions, rest of inventory filled with food(sharks, monkfish, pizzas).
Inventory(F2P):
26k(or less, depending on the cost of your other items), Teleport runes, rest of inventory filled with food(lobsters, swordfish, tuna, pizzas).
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EP Spots(aa2)
------------
Now, a question I get alot after I trick with people is where do I gain my EP? I will usually physically show them, or tell them a good building. All the spots mentioned below are what I consider, the "good" spots. You gain EP in PvP Hotspots, indicated by a flaming skull on the bottom right of your screen(top right if your using full full screen).
Varrock Spots:
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Tactics(aa3)
------------
There's more to running from an enemy than just running to the bank. You have to plan out your path, and use every door and ladder to your advantage. Simply going into a single door room with 1 ladder won't be enough to stop the vicious PKers.
1. When using the 2nd floor of a house, try to stay on top of the spot you appear at when climbing the stairs/ladders. This makes it so if anyone checks the house for any EP'ers, he will have to look on the minimap or right click himself to see you. This gives you time to climb down the stairs/ladders, and make it to the nearest safe spot.
2. When being pursued by a PKer, make him follow you into buildings with doors that you can interact with. Close it on him when he tries to enter the room your in. When he opens the door, close it immediately to stop him. Doing this often can buy you some time to log out if you can't teleport.
3. Similiar to #2, this tactic involves ladders/stairs. When being chased up stairs, when you see your PKer on the floor with you, immediately go back down. He will be confused and go back down. Then, you immediately go back up. Doing this buys valuble time to log out, or just to make your PKer give up in trying to kill you.
4. Use agility obstacles to your advantage! Jumping over a fence, hopping stones, or climbing through holes will not only buy you time, but also, if your PKer's agility is too low, he can't follow you!
5. Running through crowds in PvP worlds may be scary, but they can also help conceal you on the minimap. This will make your PKer confused on where you are, but also, if someone else is there, he can attack your PKer, letting you escape. Be aware, though, there are always other PKers there. Use this method if you have enough food or prayer.
6. Always, always, always stay out of multi-combat zones! I cannot stress this enough to my fellow EP'ers! Multi-combat zones=death. PKer Clans always roam multi-combat zones, hoping to see that lonely little EP'er resting next to a tree. Once they spot you, it's over(atleast on a members world). In F2P, you don't have to worry about Ancient Magicks, so keep that in mind. Although they can entangle you, so watch out. That's why we have our dragon hide for our equipment. Great magic defenses.
------------
Wind Bolt Method(aa4)
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With a partner that you trust, you two can both incorporate the wind bolt method to make gaining EP even safer. How it works is, both of you wear Full Rune, bronze, or adamant. You both should also have enough runes to cast Wind Bolt for a very long time(air staff is a MUST, chaos runes). Now, set Wind Bolt for your autocast on your staff, and have it as your attack style. Now, both of you just need to cast it on each other. This method is very effective due to others being unable to attack you, you get magic exp, and you can do other things while wind bolting.
------------
Common Misconceptions(aa5)
------------
There are many EP rumours out there that it's impossible for me to list them all here. But I will mention the most popular.
CM #1: You can get EP in non-hotspot zones.
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FAQ(aa6)
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Q: What do some of the acronyms you used mean?
A: F2P-Free to play, P2P-Pay to play, PKer-Player Killer, RFD-Recipe for Disaster Quest, D'Hide-Dragon hide, EP-Earning Potential, PvP-Player versus Player, CM-Common Misconception.
Q: What is EP used for?
A: Check out PvP Farm's guide on the 26k trick.
Q: How can I contact you?
A: Just PM me here on the forums or PM me in-game. My RSN should be in my sig.
Q: Can you add screenshots?
A: I will when I get enough feedback on whether or not I should.
Q: Where can I find someone to get EP with?
A: You can come to the clan chat "pvp farm" and find many friendly people there.
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Credits(aa7)
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Me: Made the guide.
PvP Farm: Making the forums.
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Copyright(aa8)
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This may *not* be reproduced under any circumstances except for personal, private use. It may *not* be placed on any web site or otherwise distributed publicly without advance written permission. Use of this guide on any other web site or as a part of any public display is strictly prohibited, and a violation of copyright. Do *not* copy or alter information slightly from this guide, and do not present it as your own. The creation of this Guide took a lot of time, please respect that.
