I read that the gnome can sometimes drop loot other than gold?? Has anyone seen that?

Yes, gnome can poop out loot. Purps, and sometimes even RBs!
Depends on two things: how much loot did he... err.... consume, and ofc, your luck

Well...so far, since Bling Gnomes became available:

85 Levels
00 Drops other than Gold.

I generally pull groups back to the same spot to create a ginormous loot pile before getting the Bling Gnome to eat/convert...still have had zero luck in him turning stuff into anything other than Gold.

Your best bet is boss farming on insane in a full group. You are lvl 85? I would say Balzack is the place to go. You can increase your chances by bringing the four rooms of mobs to the central area, then pulling zack to that spot as well.

My gnome has pooped 3 purples so far, but there was so much loot on the ground that I'm pretty sure I had to push the button twice...(*ponders and wondering if that would be like having to flush the toilet twice after a really big poo*). No rainbows yet though.

According to Anson the amount of loot makes no difference, it is a roll of the dice, so basically you are actually minimizing the chances of a purple or rb by grabbing mobs all to one spot. My buddy got one rb out of his gnome and it was after it ate 2 greys, so far on the insane balzack runs with mega loot 0.



Edited by MaDMaGe (08/20/08 10:35 PM)

Anson corrected himself, the amount of loot does matter.

It's Roughly the same chance as getting a RB the regular way...about 1 in 300 which those odds go WAY down based on the amount of loot you get when using the Gnome.

The more loot, the better the odds.

I've personally gotten about 5 or 6 RB's full grouping on Balzack on insane when the mobs are all pulled to 1 area and killed.

Get your loot consistently over 25-30k per gnome use and you'll start to see the RB's.

As Cthulhu says.

And it works like this: Every item transformed to Gold gets a roll for becoming a RB and they stack upon eachother, so the more items, the bigger the chance of an RB.

I think this system could need some tweaking though. It would be great if the purple/RB-chances where just a bit higher when someone is activating the Gnome-skill without being in a group. Many choose to run most of the dungeons solo and mainly group only for the boss-runs, and for all of them (probably some 90-95% of the player-base) the purple/RB-chance-function is just unnecessary.

As Anson said HERE

I've gotten to date, 9 rainbows and an unknown number of purples from the gnome.

It took my gnome about 2 1/2 weeks before he had his first rainbow movement; to date he's maybe had 7 or 8. Although, lately I have not played nearly as much. Last night, while doing Balzy runs, the flood gates opened and he had 2 rainbow movements right in a row. I guess from lack of use he'd been a little ahem..backed up. I'm sure he's had countless purple drops that I didn't notice, but frankly I'm just as happy that he poos gold.

Regardless, I think they should raise his rainbow poop rate a factor or 2... for a $20 spell I think it could be upgraded just a little :P.

I don't think you know what you're asking for, since you obviously have no idea of the intense training program that Bling Gnomes go through, or the literally HUNDREDS of applicants that get cut from the Bling Gnome Training Academy.

Shown here, you can clearly see that only ONE of the hundreds of applicants to the BGTA has managed to achieve the first step in the stringent training process involved in becoming a Bling Gnome--wearing the 'Robes of the Sacred Poo':



Humiliating? Yes. But it ensures that your Bling Gnome will have the ability to undergo the extreme shame and embarasment of having to hang out with noobs and Dungeon Runners who suck.

One of the first thing a Bling Gnome has to learn is how to conduct his 'BUSINESS' without the need to resort to external means to maintain their hygiene. Shown here are the results of an unsuccessful attempt to 'convert' items:




As the trainee nears the mid-point of their training, as you can see in this photo, they are able to put their Bling Gnome skills to good use, even during practice sessions:



Unfortunately, some countries, like Germany, have outlawed Bling Gnomes. Shown in this photo, you can see the laws Germany has passed regarding Bling Gnomes:



Hope that sheds some light into why the drop rate of items is so low.

lmao! I truly feel sorry for Germany, they just don't know what they are missing.

I find your most recent post in this thread, BFK, to be extremely humerous. In fact, upon hearing my reaction to said post, my father found himself compelled to knock upon my door in order to check that I had not developed a need for psychiatric care. Easing his distress, I explained the inspiration for the outburst and allowed him entrance into my room, so that he might partake in the amusement. He did so. After another episode of laughter, silence ensued, and, in silence, we agreed that the moment had passed. I ushered him out of the room and returned the door to its closed position; he, in turn, resumed whatever activities in which he had been previously engaged before my initial reaction. I, feeling the need to express my gratitude for sharing your humor with us, then commenced the drafting of this reply. Lcukily, this first draft was also the final, for I dislike the tedium of repetitious revision. In summation, I present this popular internet acronym:

Lol!

I am humbled by your expression of gratitude and honored to have been an instrument to create a bonding experience with your father. In the future, I shall strive to present even more opportunities for you to bond.

I think my gnome needs an enema all I get from him is gold.

Wow... I wonder if they really needed that sign.
lol.

You know...it's been my experience that signs and warnings only appear when people have actually done the things they warn you about...

For example:

• "Caution: The contents of this bottle should not be fed to fish." -- On a bottle of shampoo for dogs.
• "For external use only!" -- On a curling iron.
• "Warning: This product can burn eyes." -- On a curling iron.
• "Do not use in shower." -- On a hair dryer.
• "Do not use while sleeping." -- On a hair dryer.
• "Do not use while sleeping or unconscious." -- On a hand-held massaging device.
• "Recycled flush water unsafe for drinking." -- On a toilet at a public sports facility in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
• "Shin pads cannot protect any part of the body they do not cover." -- On a pair of shin guards made for bicyclists.
• "Caution: Do not spray in eyes." -- On a container of underarm deodorant.
• "Do not drive with sunshield in place." -- On a cardboard sunshield that keeps the sun off the dashboard.
• "Caution: This is not a safety protective device." -- On a plastic toy helmet used as a container for popcorn.
• "Do not use near fire, flame, or sparks." -- On an "Aim-n-Flame" fireplace lighter.
• "Battery may explore or leak." -- On a battery.
• "Do not eat toner." -- On a toner cartridge for a laser printer.
• "Not intended for highway use." -- On a 13-inch wheel on a wheelbarrow.
• "May irritate eyes." -- On a can of self-defense pepper spray.
• "Eating rocks may lead to broken teeth." -- On a novelty rock garden set called "Popcorn Rock."
• "Caution! Contents hot!" -- On a Domino's Pizza box.
• "Caution: Hot beverages are hot!" -- On a coffee cup.
• "Caution: Shoots rubber bands." -- On a product called "Rubber Band Shooter."
• "Do not use orally." -- On a toilet bowl cleaning brush.
• "Please keep out of children." -- On a butcher knife.
• "Not suitable for children aged 36 months or less." -- On a birthday card for a 1 year old.
• "Warning: Do not use on eyes." -- In the manual for a heated seat cushion.
• "Do not look into laser with remaining eye." -- On a laser pointer.
• "Do not use for drying pets." -- In the manual for a microwave oven.
• "For use on animals only." -- On an electric cattle prod.
• "For use by trained personnel only." -- On a can of air freshener.
• "Keep out of reach of children and teenagers." -- On a can of air freshener.
• "Remember, objects in the mirror are actually behind you." -- On a motorcycle helmet-mounted rear-view mirror.
• "Warning: Riders of personal watercraft may suffer injury due to the forceful injection of water into body cavities either by falling into the water or while mounting the craft." -- In the manual for a jetski.
• "Do not use as ear plugs." -- On a package of silly putty.
• "Warning: knives are sharp!" -- On the packaging of a sharpening stone.
• "Not for weight control." -- On a pack of Breath Savers.
• "Twist top off with hands. Throw top away. Do not put top in mouth." -- On the label of a bottled drink.
• "Theft of this container is a crime." -- On a milk crate.
• "Warning: has been found to cause cancer in laboratory mice." -- On a box of rat poison.
• "Cannot be made non-poisonous." -- On the back of a can of de-icing windshield fluid.
• "Caution: Remove infant before folding for storage." -- On a portable stroller.
• "Look before driving." -- On the dash board of a mail truck.
• "Do not iron clothes on body." -- On packaging for a Rowenta iron.
• "Do not drive car or operate machinery." -- On Boot's children's cough medicine.
• "For indoor or outdoor use only." -- On a string of Christmas lights.
• "Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly." -- On a child sized Superman costume.
• "Beware! To touch these wires is instant death. Anyone found doing so will be prosecuted." -- On a sign at a railroad station.
• "Warning: do not use if you have prostate problems." -- On a box of Midol PMS relief tablets.
• "Product will be hot after heating." -- On a supermarket dessert box.
• "Do not turn upside down." -- On the bottom of a supermarket dessert box.
• "Do not light in face. Do not expose to flame." -- On a lighter.
• "Choking hazard: This toy is a small ball." -- On the label for a cheap rubber ball toy.
• "Not for human consumption." -- On a package of dice.
• "May be harmful if swallowed." -- On a shipment of hammers.
• "Do not attempt to stop the blade with your hand." -- In the manual for a Swedish chainsaw.
• "Do not dangle the mouse by its cable or throw the mouse at co-workers." -- From a manual for an SGI computer.
• "Warning: May contain nuts." -- On a package of peanuts.
• "Do not eat." -- On a slip of paper in a stereo box, referring to the styrofoam packing.
• "Do not eat if seal is missing." -- On said seal.
• "Remove occupants from the stroller before folding it."
• "Access hole only -- not intended for use in lifting box." -- On the sides of a shipping carton, just above cut-out openings which one would assume were handholds.
• "Warning: May cause drowsiness." -- On a bottle of Nytol, a brand of sleeping pills.
• "Warning: Misuse may cause injury or death." -- Stamped on the metal barrel of a .22 calibre rifle.
• "Do not use orally after using rectally." -- In the instructions for an electric thermometer.
• "Not to be used as a personal flotation device." -- On a 6x10 inch inflatable picture frame.
• "Do not put in mouth." -- On a box of bottle rockets.
• "Remove plastic before eating." -- On the wrapper of a Fruit Roll-Up snack.
• "Not dishwasher safe." -- On a remote control for a TV.
• "Do not put lit candles on phone." -- On the instructions for a cordless phone.
• "Warning! This is not underwear! Do not attempt to put in pants." -- On the packaging for a wristwatch.
• "Safe for use around pets." -- On a box of Arm & Hammer Cat Litter.
• "Do not use house paint on face." -- In a Visa commercial that depicts an expecting couple looking for paint at a hardware store
• "Do not drive cars in ocean." -- In a car commercial which shows a car in the ocean.
• "For a limited time only." -- From a Rally's commercial that described how their burgers were fresh."
• No stopping or standing." -- A sign at bus stops everywhere.
• "Do not sit under coconut trees." -- A sign on a coconut palm in a West Palm Beach park circa 1950.
• "You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside." -- On a bag of Fritos.
• "Fits one head." -- On a hotel-provided shower cap box.
• "Payment is due by the due date." -- On a credit card statement.
• "No small children." -- On a laundromat triple washer.
• "In case of flood, proceed uphill. In case of flash flood, proceed uphill quickly." -- One of the emergency safety procedures at a summer camp.
• "Ingredients: Artificially bleached flour, sugar, vegetable fat, yeast, salt, gluten, soya flour, emulsifier 472 (E) & 481, flour treatment agents, enzymes, water. May contain: fruit." -- The ingredients list on a package of fruit buns.
• "100% pure yarn." -- On a sweater.
• "Some materials may irritate sensitive skin. Please look at the materials if you believe this may be the case.
  Materials:
  Covering: 100% Unknown.
  Stuffing: 100% Unknown."
  -- On a pillow.
• "Cleans and refreshes without soap or water. Contains: Water, fragrance & soap." -- On the packet for a moist towelette.
• "Remove the plastic wrapper." -- The first instruction on a bag of microwave popcorn; to see the instructions, one first has to remove the plastic wrapper and unfold the pouch.
• "Open packet. Eat contents." -- Instructions on a packet of airline peanuts.
• "Remove wrapper, open mouth, insert muffin, eat." -- Instructions on the packaging for a muffin at a 7-11.
• "Use like regular soap." -- On a bar of Dial soap.
• "Serving suggestion: Defrost." -- On a Swann frozen dinner.
• "The appliance is switched on by setting the on/off switch to the 'on' position." -- Instructions for an espresso kettle.
• "Optional modem required." -- On a computer software package.

See--there's obviously a reason signs and warnings are put in place:

Most Humans are stupid.

With many thanks to Al Gore, for inventing the interwebnetthingy.

...and before you ask, yes, it's almost 5:30 am here and I haven't slept in 2 days...

It's happened, people. This is not a drill. We're at defcon 1 until BFK simmers the **** down. Repeat. This is not a ****ing drill. My god, people, it hasn't been this bad since Necrophilius last escaped his cage and 'did the Dew.' Take every precaution to keep you and your families safe.

May Gosh have mercy on us all...

Bwahahahahaha!

Yes, it has come to this....everthing has to have a warning of some sort on it cause stupid people have and will continue to use products incorrectly. And the first thing they do when they get hurt, maimed, killed(next of kin will take care of it)? SUE THE COMPANY........can't remember who wrote it but yes, please, Kill all the lawyers......





Just my 2 pennies.

Shakespeare... "The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers."

Ironically, it was a compliment to the just lawyers and judges who were muddling the plans of the evil man who spoke these words. But it's been used to curse lawyers ever since.

Richard III, right?

Shakespeare was much better in the original Klingon...

Henry VI, Part 2

Wish I could say I remembered that, but I had to look it up to be sure...

Yeah, no. It really took off in the human translation. The original Klingon was a little obvious:

"The first thing we do, we talk about Warf like he's really tough, but then every time the writers want to show how someone is powerful, the writers put them up against Warf and he gets his butt kicked, and it's like the writers don't even bother to realize that Warf doesn't win a single fight until sometime in season 7, but by that time we all just think Warf is a big weiner. So actually the first thing we do, we kill all the writers. Yeah."

Google is for losers

Isn't it "Worf", though?



Edited by Khazandra (09/14/08 10:12 AM)

Um...not quite.



Press Release

Wow BFK, where did you get that list - don't tell me you typed it all from memory :P