CPQ vs grinding

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thread starter ewik Jul 31 2009 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Ok well due to popular belief CPQ is the fastest training for 30-45 (some say even to 50). I disagree with this satement and so I did some experiments on my lvl 37 Blaze Wizard. I went through a CPQ in stage 4 with one partner. We gathered 782 carnival points which gave us an A rank win worth 30k exp. The experience I gained during the actual event was roughly 7k exp So altogether we gained about 37k exp Then I went to Cold Eyes and timed myself and trained for 10 minutes. I gained 51k exp Also, I did not have to wait to find another opponent or party. I gained 14k exp more than I did in the CPQ. Variables: Yes, I know grinding isn't as fun. I also know that it uses alot of pots to grind while CPQ uses none, and well pots=$. In Conclusion: During my 10 minutes of Grinding I gained 14k exp more than I did while CPQing. In a trade win situation I got roughly 55k exp in 20 minutes, but when I grinded for 20 minutes I obtained over 100k exp. At level 37 thats over 50% If you find any flaws in my logic, or may want to argue a differing point please do so, I would like to see what others think.

mulgrave 07/31/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

GRINDING FTW! In cpq, it takes much more time finding opponents and making a party. Also, a party member can ditch u making u get less exp. Grinding isn't so fun, but i gotta say it is easier than cpq

UnActive 07/31/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Well you dont have to burn pots in Cpq so I would rather do Cpq then grinding.

ewik 07/31/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Yes, it can take 10minutes+ to find a party and actually get the cpq started.

ibenji 07/31/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

What i do is way faster. I get a 2v2 i kick my guy, i give the other party a win but i grind on robos they summon for me. after there 2 wins i get 1 win so i be getting a little more then you at cold eyes.

xDreamDx 07/31/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Enjoy pqing for a little because once you hit 8x+ you're going to be grinding a lot...

leejackson 07/31/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

You tried 1v1? i get roughly 30k xp from the monsters, and then i trade wins with my friend, so on average i get 45k per 10 mins? we don't have to wait around finding another partner as we are versing each other.

tkm711 07/31/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

basically with cpq you have to have a guild/friends to party with so you dont get scammed because of people doing free wins. and when you have your party it takes forever to find a empty map.

PaperNote 07/31/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Burning pots ftl. CPQ = <3 for the non grinders.

Raikiriii 07/31/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Cold eyes are weak to fire, so you've got an advantage over most people Also, if if you're TW pqing, and you get max trojans, and speed up, it's probably even faster than what you're getting at cold eyes. Just need to find the right people

leejackson 07/31/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

tkm711 said: "basically with cpq you have to have a guild/friends to party with so you dont get scammed because of people doing free wins. and when you have your party it takes forever to find a empty map." Maps are always open in the cpq, especially now that people haev started moving to LPQ for the glasses

Murch 07/31/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Cold eyes are perfect since the spawn is enormous and they are weak to fire. Not to mention your godly mob move. I wonder if there are any such perfect training places for a nightwalker of the same level?

konfooshus 07/31/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

ewik said: "Ok well due to popular belief CPQ is the fastest training for 30-45 (some say even to 50). I disagree with this satement and so I did some experiments on my lvl 37 Blaze Wizard. I went through a CPQ in stage 4 with one partner. We gathered 782 carnival points which gave us an A rank win worth 30k exp. The experience I gained during the actual event was roughly 7k exp So altogether we gained about 37k exp Then I went to Cold Eyes and timed myself and trained for 10 minutes. I gained 51k exp Also, I did not have to wait to find another opponent or party. I gained 14k exp more than I did in the CPQ. Variables: Yes, I know grinding isn't as fun. I also know that it uses alot of pots to grind while CPQ uses none, and well pots=$. In Conclusion: During my 10 minutes of Grinding I gained 14k exp more than I did while CPQing. In a trade win situation I got roughly 55k exp in 20 minutes, but when I grinded for 20 minutes I obtained over 100k exp. At level 37 thats over 50% If you find any flaws in my logic, or may want to argue a differing point please do so, I would like to see what others think." you didnt add the factors that 1.your a blaze wizard 2.you might be funded

FreezuhBurn 07/31/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

You also have a chance of getting a chaos scroll :D

Ghostyx 07/31/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

lvl 35 Dw where should i grind