A Decorated Request!
Now, I thought at first about doing something special for Jaxon this Luminaire, it being his first one in a long long time. But we talked about it, and he uh, well, he said he had everything he ever wanted and so I figured I’d show him the other great side of Luminaire - helping others!
Of course, we’ve taken a few sunrise forest walks over to see our buddy, Dungarde, but we realized his crypt could probably do with brightening up. What better way than with Luminaire decorations? This is where I need your help though. We only had a few bits and we’re not sure our tastes are really the variety that Dungarde would like, so we’d like to ask you for your help! Would you meet me back at Shadowglen forest, outside the crypt? The entrance is just past the Mage's hut, between the trees. I have a list of ornaments and a few toys that I think might work if you can spare the time!
Posted by [NPC] Ian Asmodeus
Enamuko
Does anyone know for sure when these quests are ending? I'm 15 away from the achievement (work's been crazy busy so no time for Subeta, sadly) and I haven't been able to find a solid answer. I would assume we'd be given warning beforehand, but I'd like to know!
Ian: asked for Vandal Spray Paint and a Hikei Eraser
me: What kinda decoration are you planing, again? Please don't vandalyze the Dungarde's Crypt!?
me: What kinda decoration are you planing, again? Please don't vandalyze the Dungarde's Crypt!?
Does anyone know when the final day for Ian's Quests is? I missed a couple of days when I was away (limited internet- ugh) and I've had to quit so many quests I'm still 8 away from the 75 required for the achievement. I neeeeeed that incredible Dungarde tree topper. crosses fingers
But wait, there's more!
Clear Mini Lights
4,995,000 sP
The price cap simply isn't there.
Clear Mini Lights
4,995,000 sP
The price cap simply isn't there.
Melody Faux Fur Tree Skirt
7,987,332 sP
I thought there's a price cap of 1m. But seeing this, likely not.
Between the inflation and being stuck in hospital yesterday I don't think I'll get anywhere near enough quests done, is it possible next year he gets a price cap somehow?
Was only able to complete 4 of my quests today, and even then I paid over 100k to do those ones. Most of them would have cost at least 500k to do, and I just refused. I really want to be able to get the achievement for the tree topper... I hope this lasts at least until the end of the month so that I will be able to! Or that the quest gets adjusted. I just can't spend that much on one quest. :(
Maybe I was wrong but I thought the crazy asks had been fixed. I just had to quit yet one more quest with a request for the Dungarde tree topper prize.
I only managed to complete 6 of them today. I made the mistake of not paying attention last night when doing them and ended up paying 1.7m to complete two quests before I realized what had happened (let’s be real, by the 140th quest of the day, no one is really paying attention).
Today I made sure I checked the shop search for BOTH items before doing the quest, and if either item was over 100k, I skipped it. There are some super crazy inflated things he’s asking for... tells me that maybe his asking script needs adjusted.
Today I made sure I checked the shop search for BOTH items before doing the quest, and if either item was over 100k, I skipped it. There are some super crazy inflated things he’s asking for... tells me that maybe his asking script needs adjusted.
today I had to quit the majority of quests as I don't have a lot of items or money :( so many items over 1mill or even over 100k when the only payout is max 42k
Yesterday was still a liitle rough - fell back on my hoard for all beyond payout items. Today's items were all very cheap.
Okay, so I do have one major complaint about this quest: The items he asks for are so scripted that everyone's bought out the cheaper versions, to the point where there aren't any cheap versions left, like with the Blue Tree Skirt, but there are dozens of Field Stone Heart Ornament's at 2k and lower because he doesn't ask for those. He also doesn't ask for enough alphabet ornaments, Melody tree toppers, etc. I know the goal was to give these items some value again but 4.5 MILLION for a frigging tree skirt?
@Amber Considering how much time is left, (and despite me getting the achievement regardless) I do suggest his requests be changed again to include the actually cheap ornaments.
@Amber Considering how much time is left, (and despite me getting the achievement regardless) I do suggest his requests be changed again to include the actually cheap ornaments.
The following has been true for every quest released, not just this one:
- You don’t have to complete all quests. When asked for inflated items, don’t buy them if you think it’s not worth it.
- Not all quests give out a lot of sP. some give out items you can sell for sP or currencies you can use to buy rare items to sell
- There are other ways to make sP. play games, sell items, do Saggi quests. Heck, even posting on the forums gives you some sP.
- Item prices tend to inflate when achievements are attached to the quest. Especially quests that only as for specific items. That’s user shops dictating prices, not subeta staff
The quests were okay yesterday and the day before. But today I had to skip over half of them, since they cost too much. Ornaments are becoming more expensive in shops, and I'm making no progress toward the achievement.
Please re-tune the quests?
Please re-tune the quests?
He asked for Cute Qazim Sticker which is currently unbuyable as there are none in shops and not only once but he asked for it twice in my 15 quests!
@Valiska
It's not a sP sink, because it's only changing hands instead of disappearing from the economy.
Reluctantly, I can live with skipping a few Ian quests if it's intentionally designed that way, but the bigger problem is that it's interfering with items requested by other quests, and if you need them for your tree and such, then good luck! D:
It's not a sP sink, because it's only changing hands instead of disappearing from the economy.
Reluctantly, I can live with skipping a few Ian quests if it's intentionally designed that way, but the bigger problem is that it's interfering with items requested by other quests, and if you need them for your tree and such, then good luck! D:
Somebody tell Ian that he's really not paying out enough considering the prices of these ornaments. I am so confuse.
So. Ian asked for a 2mil+ sticker, which just happened to be in stock! Wow, what a steal! Completed the quest, then questioned if I should have restocked.
Is it vacation yet?
Is it vacation yet?
I got lucky for the past two days, but I did have to quit 4 of them today. I'm glad that this was introduced with enough time to complete the top tier even with having to quit a few per day.
Also, I really hope that we get to see how it was decorated this year!!
Also, I really hope that we get to see how it was decorated this year!!
Too ashamed to say what I spent to complete 15 quests while playing catchup today... but I'm a little behind on my Luminaire thread gifting this year so I figured I'd try and go for the tree topper prize lol. I will say that being asked for a 6 mil+ or unbuyable item is ridiculous, but I'm sure that wasn't intentional and will be fixed... right...?
You know, staff, if these quests are supposed to be an sp sink you could just tell us. :) I can't afford this during Lumi.
His quests are pretty frustrating with those expensive stuff and few are not even in the shops. I love you Ian but greediness is not a good trait :smile:
Frustrated that he asked for something that must be new....Birthday Hats Sticker?
Not a single person has one, the hover-thing even says "not enough purchases." And it's not stocked.
Not a single person has one, the hover-thing even says "not enough purchases." And it's not stocked.
@Bug
Um, I'm not sure if you're the one to ping for this, but it seems like the Dungarde decorating quests count as part of our Quest Point quests, but doesn't actually give out QPs and it's kind of throwing my count out of whack.
Today for instance, I finished 12 Dungarde decor quests, but then when I started doing regular quests, I got a QP after only finishing 3 Quests even though I made sure I finished questing yesterday after I gained a QP (so that I always start a day with 5 quests to go until my next QP, I'm kind of anal about that.)
I'm fairly certain that this isn't meant to be, but if it is it'd be great to know, thanks ^^ (I hope my explanation made sense)
Um, I'm not sure if you're the one to ping for this, but it seems like the Dungarde decorating quests count as part of our Quest Point quests, but doesn't actually give out QPs and it's kind of throwing my count out of whack.
Today for instance, I finished 12 Dungarde decor quests, but then when I started doing regular quests, I got a QP after only finishing 3 Quests even though I made sure I finished questing yesterday after I gained a QP (so that I always start a day with 5 quests to go until my next QP, I'm kind of anal about that.)
I'm fairly certain that this isn't meant to be, but if it is it'd be great to know, thanks ^^ (I hope my explanation made sense)
Today I only quit one quest for a Coal Gear Ornament 1 mio and 50 mio, because I didn't want to sacrifice my single own one.
Otherwise reasonably priced items or I took some higher priced from my stash to compensate 60 and 70k expenses for others. That way I came out pretty even.
46 crystals for 9 quests also was a better turnout than yesterday's 20 for 6.
Still I suppose its all very luck based and you are on the worse end, if you don't have a huge hoard of items to fall back on.
Otherwise reasonably priced items or I took some higher priced from my stash to compensate 60 and 70k expenses for others. That way I came out pretty even.
46 crystals for 9 quests also was a better turnout than yesterday's 20 for 6.
Still I suppose its all very luck based and you are on the worse end, if you don't have a huge hoard of items to fall back on.
Let me see... Ian asked me to get him among other things:
Someone here was right. Poor Dungarde won't recognize his crypt anymore once we're done xD
Someone here was right. Poor Dungarde won't recognize his crypt anymore once we're done xD
Yeah no, I don't spend more than 100K sp on a single quest ever. A handful of crystals worth a couple thou each and less than 100K back? I'm quitting a lot of quests and I don't like that.
Quests tonight were better but he still asked for a 7 million SP item and another unbuyable.
That moment when he asks you an item that isn't even in any of the shops... x'D Ian, I'd love to get you this item for whatever your plans are but literally no-one is selling any. Lmao. Welp. (Also going to reiterate what someone else mentioned: quitting a quest doesn't count towards the achievements... I sure hope it's lenient + gives us enough time to get actually all the achievements / doesn't require you to have to complete EVERY quest. ;w; Some of these items are just way too expensive to splurge on like that!)
not worth doing when you get several quest asking for high end items, for example (Just Breathe Sticker) that is my whole bank right there
Figured I'd give it another go, got asked to find Green Ouch Sticker, not so bad at 14.5k. The other item was 
where i could either play 15mil or 25mil...so I just noped out, and prolly won't try for another bunch of crystals and morty card. Sure, I could hope this and other high priced ornaments drops from an Old Box of Ornaments but the chances of that happening are pretty darn minimal.
Just finished my second round of these quests and the improvements so far are phenomenal tbh. Averaged about 6-7 crystals per quest, only a couple items were super expensive, and Ian was paying out a much more reasonable amount (usually 40-50k). Still lost money overall, but it wasn't nearly as much as yesterday.
Thank you staff!! :)
Thank you staff!! :)
Shinwa Tree Decoration 1,3 mio
Shadowglen Painted Ornament 500 k
Yellow Star Ornament twice in a row 120k
Some expensive items I took from my hoard, wouldn't have come close to the payout otherwise. Quit 4. Only 1 or 2 crystals except for one quest.
Shadowglen Painted Ornament 500 k
Yellow Star Ornament twice in a row 120k
Some expensive items I took from my hoard, wouldn't have come close to the payout otherwise. Quit 4. Only 1 or 2 crystals except for one quest.
Oh wow! I read all these high priced items and not one on the 15 quests on mine. Guess I was lucky! :) I wouldn't have bought them either.
Luminaire itself can be an SP sink buying prezzies (NOT complaining as this is what I opt to do with my SPs this time of year ) plus I can only be on an hour RL stuff but interesting
The sp needs to be higher for these quests, most of the ornaments are 25k+ and it evens out to 50k+ please increase the sp so not every time you're losing moniesssss. I love this btw. I loved this plot.
I mean... so far not one ornament has been asked for.. and now this? Cute Blake Steele Sticker
This item can be found in these locations: Trade Center
Shop Price Amount Buy
Roo's Marketplace 498,000 sP
Hell no. :(
This item can be found in these locations: Trade Center
Shop Price Amount Buy
Roo's Marketplace 498,000 sP
Hell no. :(
the quest rewards might use some rebalancing but it's pretty hard to stay mad at ian when he's asking me to buy the dungarde stickers and candy canes
I think the rarity of the toys/stickers which is being asked is still too high, a lot of the higher rarity toys/stickers are at 100k now example the mystical cadogres