jvance08

<p>Inflation of the ASP has been modest if it even exists.   The decrease in Red Codestone prices has eliminated the need to use stat increaser.   At 400K an ASP give +5 Strength so effectively 80K per Strength Point.   Bubbling Fungus on average gives +1.8 points (there is debate on this, not sure anyone has the sample needed to have a statistically significant result, but assume a range of +1.5 to +2)  Assume effectively a +1.5 Strength than Bubbling Fungus at 90K np gives you 60 np per strength point.   Still, since the BF can give anywhere from -5 to +5 it makes your situation an exercise in statistical risk versus reward, with incomplete data on risk.   Tricky,  I'd buy three Bubbling Fungus and one ASP, but that is not cheap.</p>
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<p>In respect to almost everything Ineopets, training is far more cost effective than better weapons.  You're at 1.5X attack boast, your YB attacks with 13.65(ish) icons.   You get effective attack of 20.45 icons.  Now if you train to 55 strength, your attack is now 27.3 icons.  Training has increased your attack by six to seven icons.  To get the same result from getting a better weapon, you'd have to upgrade the base attack icons by (7/1.5) or upgrade to a 17 icon weapon like KelpBeards trident.  That's going to run you 8 million neopoints.</p>
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<p>BTW, I am too lazy to research the exact icons/cost.</p>
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<p>If you stopped playing 8 years ago, have you looked in your Safety Deposit box for old and rare items that have appreciated greatly in value?   Some of the retired/festival items are worth a pretty np?</p>
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<p>P.S.  I can see no rational reason to think about getting either a shield or a dual duty weapon, now with your defense boost being so low.   With the current weapon's universe, defense has become at a premium and attack is cheap.  HCC is an exception, a full dark blocker is nice, as is Alt Swordbreaker in case there is an opponent dealing massive physical.   At your defense boast you're going to be beat upon like a sloppy Marine. You need to out firepower, out hit them.  It is easier to get better weapons than most current battledome computer generated opponents, I suspect you'll be able to do the same in the next War.</p>
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<p>There is one strange exception to all this, and that is the <b style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.222222328186035px;">Parasol of Unfortunate Demise</b>.  It blocks full light, 3 water, and 1.4-5.0 earth.  Light isn't that common and its usefulness as a full blocker isn't that great.  However, the water and earth are going to be blocked based upon your opponent's strength, not yours.  Still, three water and variable earth isn't that useful.   Still, they are dirt cheap and you never know what a war time foe is going to weld, light is a possibility.   Still, I have to recommend Swordbreaker, five offense and full physical blocking.</p>

I totally agree with most of the advice given to you :)
 
I suggest you also check out Bow of Destiny since it wasn't as hardly hit as the other constants (last I checked it was still around 1.4 mil). I saw a bunch of ASPs selling for around 380k-450k before. Inflation got to them but not entirely :/ I do incredibly suggest you try item training your stats though (Bubbling Fungus is a gamble - high payoff or high loss, Essence of Drackonack is based on chance, but when it works it's always a positive thing, and Altador Strength Potion is pricey but gives you stable results).
 
Since your HP is relatively high, I think you can do well with a freezer (as Lamppost said). Go for RFFR if you'd like, but I actually hate the inflation as well :/
 
Definitely go for the Hanso Charisma Charm and Rusty Pitchfork :) They'll serve you well 'til you upgrade. But Ylanas Blaster is actually pretty good already :D

To answer your questions, only you can decide if the Healing Scroll and RFFR are worth it right now. Healing and freezing can make a huge difference in a battle, but the inflated costs are annoying. If you don't mind trying to get through a war without them, then don't bother. If you think they would make a difference, then get them. Based on your stats, I'd say you could probably do without a healer, but I would recommend a freezer. You have pretty high HP, but your strength and defense aren't great.
 
Sophies Magic Hat and Hanso Charisma Charm are good weapons, but so are the others you mentioned. Again, it's up to you when the right time to upgrade is. It depends on which challengers you're fighting and which icons you want to defend against. I'm always of the opinion that more attack icons is better, so I would recommend HCC over GoC, but you have to do it when you can afford it.
 
 

Yes, transferring your pet back and forth would not be allowed. It's taking advantage. Plus, you can't transfer a pet twice in one day, so in fact you can't do it. You *can* get a Fortune Cookie for the Lab Ray, which would cost you NC, but it would give you two zaps a day for a specified period of time.
 
Your constants are already pretty good. I for one really like Ylanas Blaster. Some other options are HCC, Rusty Pitchfork, Brynns Legendary Sword of Wraith Smiting, Wand of Reality, or Altador Cup Throwing Star.
 
ASP was selling for about 500k before inflation. I don't know what it's at now.
 
If you want to train at an academy, you'll have to level up to level 97. That will cost you at minimum 5 One Dubloon Coins, 10 Two Dubloon Coins, 20 Five Dubloon Coins, and 184 codestones. That will probably run you about 5 * 1k + 10 * 1k + 20 * 4k + 184 * 5k = 1,015,000 NP. That may seem like a lot, but then you can train whatever you want, and once you get there, your stat increases will only cost you 4 codestones, or about 20k NP, instead of closer to 100k NP for each strength point. If you plan to increase your stats long term, I suggest you put in the investment to be able to train.

Awesome, thanks! I'll definitely check those out.
 
I just put it an offer on an RFP, so if my trades are accepted this will be my set:
 
Constant: Ylanas Blaster
Dual Duty: Rusty Pitchfork
Bomb: Honey Potion
Freezer: Randomly Firing Freeze Ray
Blocker: Leaf Shield
Healer: Blue Scorchstone
Misc: Downsize!, Prickly Potion
 
I'm thinking my next purchases should be a Sophies Magic Hat and a Greater Healing Scroll. I'll continue to train my level in the meantime. After that, I think I'll save for a while and buy either a Sword of Reif or Kelpbeards Trident. Does that sound good, or should I set any other goals for myself?