Is it me, or does it feel like alchemy orbs are super hard to find (yeah, I know of the arena, but still). I'm pretty sure the game would be much funner to play without the alchemy orbs. Think about it, it sou;d be much faster and funner to craft things now, and not only that, but it'll make those hall of heroes quests a bit easier (for all this who aren't vanguards)
Alchemy orbs
If you are expecting to craft your entire arsenal with only looted orbs, you are not playing this game right.
How the game is designed: Obtain orbs via the Supply Depot by purchasing CE with crowns. Orbs you find are just a privilege.
@whimsic
tell that to my supply of 55 eternals
Orbs cost a significant amount of money. But it's the same amount of cost as before orbs were introduced to the game. And the fact that you occasionally find orbs for free makes the new system cheaper than the old system actually.
Of course, Radiant Fire Crystals are dramatically more expensive than orbs or anything else in the game. That's why more players complain about Radiants.
By the way, this has all been discussed hundreds of times since 2013-07-30.
Auction and energy for supply depot. Use the ones that drop as a little prize that you can keep later until you collect enough, but as that goes, it's best to use the energy/auction method. Hunting down orbs is the not so efficient way to make a weapon. If you really need orbs badly, you'd spend all your money for it. If not, then this thread is worthless and you refuse to spend money (that can be easily replenished) on orbs.
I'd explain to you why you are wrong and about the need for the game to make money and about enjoying the journey, but Fezhor or someone will arrive soon to do a much better job.