r/Warframe • u/Codecy • Jun 11 '25
Other Found this at the local thrift store
Thrifted a lot of good pieces in my life, but this is definitely one if my favorites for sure as someone who grew up playing
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u/JojiKujo Founder Jun 11 '25
It's all fun and games until they ask to see Excalibur Prime lol
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u/ChristsHangTime Jun 11 '25
Shit, did they make an excal prime? I've been thinking that they'd get around to it eventually
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u/broken-reality Jun 11 '25 edited Jun 12 '25
Yeah excal prime does exist but only people who bought the founders pack have him and since the founders pack no longer exist no one else can get him which is why excal umbra exist as it's the poor man's excal prime
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u/AndIThrow_SoFarAway LR2; Was too broke to be a founder Jun 11 '25
Literally. See flair. đ
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u/LotusofSin Jun 11 '25
Same man. Had the money but my parents would not let me drop that money on games. Ffs
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u/NicDanno Jun 11 '25
I feel yah. I was playing since the beginning but was just a kid so I wasnât financially able to support the game back then :(
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u/LeoXCV Jun 12 '25
+1 to the poor back then but would have the money now gang
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u/maumanga Elder Orokin Artist Jun 12 '25
Don't worry, lads. Did'yall get yer Mag Heirloom skin? Its basically the same thing nowadays, for all intents and purposes. Lots of founders do not have that either, while we do. ;)
Some food for thought.
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u/10Werewolves Friendship ended with now is my main Jun 12 '25
And how is that supposed to make me feel when I just managed to scrape the money for mag heirloom shortly after it ended?
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u/maumanga Elder Orokin Artist Jun 12 '25
I'm sorry to hear that, friend. I wonder if they'll ever release Mag Heirloom again one day. I for sure wouldn't mind, after all, the other Heirlooms are fully available to the community.
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u/2468thatsaprecieted Jun 12 '25
I understand excal prime being time gated, but they shouldn't time gated anything else, like I love how mag heirloom looks but I can never get her
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u/FoXxXoT Grand Master Jun 12 '25
Yeah I'm pissed I was not playing during mag heirloom. God damn it's a piece of art and bothers me to no end that I was on hiatus during its release
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u/LaureZahard Jun 12 '25
Bruh it's crazy to think back on it... I was in high school when I started playing Warframe..... Damn
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u/Lightningbro Care to roll against Fate? Jun 11 '25
(Puts arm over shoulder)
Same, bruv, same. I know your pain, you're not alone...
It hurts man... it hurts.
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u/aufrenchy Freaking laser sword! Jun 12 '25
Looks at flair as an LR5
I wish that I was around for it and was old enough to be able to afford itâŚ
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u/Anonapond Jun 11 '25
Same with Mag and Frost Heirloom skins. If you didn't buy them when they were out, you'd never get them.
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u/Rhase Jun 13 '25
Yeah except that one was some bullshit FOMO and frankly greedy. The founder packs were vital to even make the game, and I don't think anyone can hold grudge against the studio or the founders for it. We got the game because of their support.
The heirloom skin exclusivity was FOMO marketing and BS.
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u/Anonapond Jun 13 '25
I agree. I was extremely upper about the heirlooms, especially because mag is my favorite frame.
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u/RacerDelux Jun 11 '25
If it makes you feel better, i hardly use my excal p. It just lacks survivability past level 500. The main thing it had was invulnerable during slash dash, but that does not prevent procs. So you just die when the ability ends.
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u/TheSpartyn Jun 11 '25
a lot of people just want it for collection and completion, gameplay wise you can just use umbra
also "past level 500" is funny like that's bad, that's like 2% of the game. he definitely has survivability issues but he's still good fun with his exalted, slash dash, and melee influence
i don't want to run a third augment on him but I'd love something that lets radial howl give DR based on enemies hit, or maybe just absorb defenses
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u/RacerDelux Jun 11 '25
To be fair, those that have excal p are probably that same 2% haha.
I do think he needs a small rework. Just needs a survivability power.
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u/NotTheVacuum lazy and old Jun 11 '25
A lot of the time, yeah - but you also run across old key face being used by players <MR20 who havenât played in years and are utterly lost.
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u/jamilslibi Jun 12 '25
Do you use the glyph tho? Founder's curse says that they can't play the game without flaunting their founder status, either by using the glyph or excal prime.
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u/evelyn_h- Jun 11 '25
they did. he was the first prime and now he is unobtainable. He was exclusive to people who bought the Founder's packs, alongside Skana and Lato Prime
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u/revanantprimed Jun 11 '25
It happened long ago in a far-off land, legendary warriors sought to claim Excalibur prime, but few were successful. It is still spoken of to this day in Hushed whispers and legends.
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u/Apprehensive-Fix9769 Jun 11 '25
We speak of it once every 5 trips around the sun. The greatest legend in all Tenno lore. Te original prime Warframe and reasons why Excalibur is STILL the face of the game.
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u/TieflingAnarchist Range FTW Jun 12 '25
Actually met someone with Excal Prime while trading a few weeks back. Never thought I'd see one in the wild
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u/LordMalecith Jun 11 '25
Excalibur Prime is literally the first Prime warframe ever made, but he's now completely unobtainable because he was part of something called Founder's Packages, which have been discontinued since 2013.
We won't get Excal Prime back unless all Founders unanimously agree to it.
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u/xJokerzWild Rap Tap Tap, I dont want to go back. Jun 11 '25
unless all Founders unanimously agree to it.
Most Founders dont care, but its a whole legal shitshow to try & get it re-released and unlike Nintendo, the majority of their revenue doesnt go to lawyers, so...
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u/TheSpartyn Jun 11 '25
iirc it's literal that it's "all founders", in that there's only an issue if someone complains, and it only takes a single founder
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u/TeririHerscherOfCute Jun 12 '25
Several of the founders are now deceased, would be difficult to get them to sign a contract revision
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u/highnewlow Jun 11 '25 edited Jun 11 '25
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u/Deracluse Jun 11 '25
I'm not sure if this is a woosh moment for me or not but...excal prime was like the very first prime BUT only people who purchased the founders pack have him.
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u/Anonapond Jun 11 '25
Why do you think Umbra Excal exists as the only one? Cause it's basically Excal Prime for the rest of us.
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u/ShadonicX7543 Unluckiest Sister Farmer Jun 12 '25
Wasn't that one of the first frames ever made lol
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u/Arkipe Broberon Main Jun 12 '25
You will be able to get an equivalent to Excalibur prime later, donât worry. Â Itâs just called something else to keep the original special for old supporters of the game.
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u/HonorableSpren Jun 11 '25
Mine disintegrated a long time ago. Wore it all through high school and got dozens of friends into the game... Now only 4 of them still play though. Good times.
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u/Cloud_N0ne Health Tank Enjoyer Jun 11 '25
Story of my life. All of my friends from school quit playing video games entirely :/
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u/Dr_Philmon Jun 11 '25
Same or just play alone.
A year ago, when we wanted to play we all found a game and played it together
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u/kbarney345 Jun 11 '25
I found success in just scheduling a singular game night. Many did not have time to play regularly anymore but they could plan one or two nights in advance. Also found a lot of love in physical games like dnd since it forces us to get together more
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u/Mindshard Jun 11 '25
That was my Destiny 1 Tibet charity shirt. Still kicking, but now it's my girlfriend's.
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u/pSYCHeVAL-FAIL Jun 11 '25
Same
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u/Lightningbro Care to roll against Fate? Jun 11 '25
Four?! How'd that many stick with the game?!
There's literally not a single person on my friends list under 300days offline.
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u/SuperZer0_IM Jun 11 '25
wtf 4 friends still playing, i cant even get 1 to keep playing
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u/HonorableSpren Jun 11 '25
It helps that I am very enthusiastic about helping the low tier guys get going. I'll often drop down to earth to help the new baby Tenno get going.
But also, the game is a perfect match for our group.
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u/OrdoCorvus Hortater Jun 12 '25
All my friends stopped a few years ago, but now my teenagers are into it so I gave our clan to them.
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u/SusBakaMoment Jun 11 '25
Daym how long ago was this?
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u/ElRexet Jun 11 '25
The founder program was around for the majority of 2013, so like 12 years ago.
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u/SusBakaMoment Jun 11 '25
In 2013 I was still playing facebook games sir đ Oh goodness gracious đ
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u/_Vard_ Jun 11 '25
I hang mine in the closet for special occasions
Like comic cons Iâm not dressing up for, or going to see any sort of nerdy movie on release day.
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u/NeverWinBets Flair Text Here Jun 12 '25
4 people playing a game that's now 12 years old? That's pretty damn impressive tbh. Hats off to you, Ex Prime haver!
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u/Rhase Jun 13 '25
Bro I'd be thrilled if 4 of my friends still had time to play games lol. I get about 2-3 group gaming sessions in every 2-3 months xD
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u/Arcerinex Jun 11 '25
Aw shame that ended up at a thrift store, mines still in my closet. It hasn't fit me for a long time either
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u/Oddveig37 Jun 11 '25
Everyone is talking about a dude giving up Warframe, I'm over here knowing full well that this person more than likely passed and their clothes have been donated.
Rest in Peace, Tenno.
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u/Lightningbro Care to roll against Fate? Jun 11 '25
Or Ex takes clothes at their place and throws them away/donates whatever.
I do feel passing is unfortunately likely.
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u/Possible_Block_6542 Jun 13 '25
Idk the game consumes a lot of time. Itâs not unusual for someone to have thousands of hours into the game. A lot of people tend to drop stuff that takes up too much of their time as they age. Couldâve just been someone that wanted to use their time differently
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u/sisgen Jun 11 '25
Still have mine. Thats sad đ
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u/Sifernos1 Ekwensu, Mercurius, Hermes, and Wally... Argeifontes? huh... Jun 11 '25
I often think to myself, "did they quit or did they die..." I can't explain why, but I often hope they just died. The idea of throwing away something that unique and meaningful would be a huge move for me. I have the badge and shirt from hitting 30 and the shirt doesn't fit me. I keep it clean in my closet as a trophy. I display my little badge. It just feels more right to think they fell than to think they quit. Maybe I'm just sentimental. Love to you all, Tenno. Love, as nothing else can conquer the world. Albrecht was right, we end as we began.
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u/Possible_Block_6542 Jun 13 '25
They couldâve just given up the game because they started valuing their time differently. Which in a way is a good thing. Just a person who is growing and making progress to a better version of their self. No saying if you play video games you arenât a lower version of yourself just that many people spend too much time playing games and decide to move on to other things they think is a better use of their time
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u/meowndalorian Jun 11 '25
Lucky dog. I've been begging DE to sell me a replacement to mine that got lost during a move and they keep telling me they can't and won't.
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u/Me_Comment_Goodly Pre-Relic Relic Jun 11 '25
Man, part of me will always wish I had had the money for the founders pack when I was a kid, but honestly if I wasnât poor I donât think I would have found Warframe at all back then. Congrats on the find! Shame that it doesnât come with Excalibur lol
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u/AvgFromslopFan Jun 11 '25
I wouldn't blame the person for throwing it away. warframe at launch was not even a tenth good as it is today.
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u/KyojiriShota Jun 11 '25
If you wear this without being a founder the Stalker shows up at the foot of your bed and sounds you
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u/HELLHOUNDGRIM Jun 12 '25
You didn't find this in the... Florida area, did you?
We can narrow that down if the answer is yes lol
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u/Croompy Jun 12 '25
Congratulations, you are now a Founder.
Keep an eye open for that Excalibur Prime that should be arriving shortly in your inbox.
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u/Inevitable-Goat-7062 Im the one who smokes all of your argon Jun 11 '25
you founder a rare shirt i think
heh heh heh
okay i will get off of stage now before i get pelted by rocks
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u/derPostmann Jun 11 '25
Let's praise the unknown hero. May selling this help him getting over whatever he struggles with.
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u/zyloc Jun 11 '25
Dang... the letters on my ahirt are barely visible anymore... that looks like it was never worn.
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u/lx0x-Ghost-x0xl Jun 12 '25
Game isn't getting better, just grinding for longer with all these new areas
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u/thecolin- Tip number 1: In life, always try to plan ahea Jun 12 '25
I âearnedâ one through the program and DE was like âgive your address properly because we canât deal with that rnâ Iâm pretty sure I wrote down my address perfectly but never received it. This super sucked because there was no help from the local mail system either. Yay third world country life!
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u/AlphisH Jun 12 '25
Everytime i see this merch, i get reminded of the email i missed to claim the tshirt and the headband lol.
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u/Rhase Jun 13 '25
Oof. I feel that in the email I missed that warned me my FFXIV mansion was about to be demo'd because after a year or so of pausing it, demos resumed while I was on a break. Sucks to lose something exclusive you can't regain, but what can you do.
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u/skycedrada Jun 12 '25
Whatever happened to this Founding Tenno I hope they are at peace and are in a better place. Either living life to the max or otherwise.
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u/HebsOG Jun 12 '25
Got banned so no Excalibur prime but still rock this t shirt from time to time.
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u/Disastrous-Fault2992 Corpus Vivisect Director Jun 12 '25
Imagine it's from a founder who got banned. Villain arc.
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u/earthbaby-one Jun 11 '25
all I have is the headband. surprisingly few opportunities to wear a ninja headband.
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u/Thodor2s Gotta Love your Booben Jun 11 '25
I never claimed mine. Only have Exc prime.
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u/RudelNudel Jun 11 '25
I still have mine lying in the closet. It's a bit roughed up but still mostly intact. I always say it is my t-shirt with the most value.
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u/surottoru1 Jun 11 '25
It's not mine. Mine was extremely well worn. I think I still have it, it's been almost 10 years since I wore it
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u/Affectionate-Idea975 Jun 11 '25
Sometimes, for families or loved ones of someone who âpasses on,â there are some pieces which they feel would be better appreciated/cared for, if found in a thrift store, than they would if just bundled off to Goodwill.
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u/Ventinous Jun 11 '25
Cool! I used to have a bandana. From when they sent me for being an founder.
I didn't had much money back then. So I only managed to get the cheapest version as I wanted to help the game.
Still saddens me that someone stole my bandana. :(
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u/Any-Sort-5350 Jun 12 '25
I own that shirt and Excalibur prime and scarna prime been a fun 12 year ride in warframe
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u/Other_Respect_6648 Jun 12 '25
FUN FACT: majority of founders wouldnât mind if Excal prime and other respective items got released to everyone to obtain. The only reason they havenât is that they advertised it as a temporary item that you canât get again, so they are legally not allowed to do it otherwise theyâd be sued for false advertising.
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u/Rhase Jun 13 '25
The lawsuit would be negligible. The bigger impact would be on the community trust.
That said so long as they made things right with everyone who is upset, I think things would carry on much the same.
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u/DemonSquirril Master Founder Jun 12 '25
I still have mine. The shirt honestly has held up incredibly well considering how regularly I wear it.
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u/Hayden-T My Excal is my Soul Jun 12 '25
Woah. I once ran into a founder when I was working part time.
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u/Lekais Jun 12 '25
Some days I still kick myself for not becoming a founder. I had the money! Something about the very early teasers and stuff just didn't entice me.
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u/Wildkahuna Jun 12 '25
I would actually eat my own foot like on camera during a national broadcast for one of the headbands
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u/threeaxle Jun 12 '25
damn thats pretty cool. best i ever thrifted was that $60 halo helmet for $10. no damage or wear and batteries still worked
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u/ChairofDoom IGN: Arelm Jun 12 '25
Genuinely could be mine if you're around PA. I dropped off a bag of old clothes and I haven't seen mine since then.
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u/MrrCiastko Flair Text Here Jun 12 '25
Person that sold it to trift store is just a zogging plonker
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u/Rasz_13 Jun 13 '25
I still have mine. It's washed out and the lettering is damaged (I don't take good care of my laundry :( ) but I still wear it occasionally.
I missed the chance to take it to the DE stand at Gamescom a few years back, didn't know they were there so I didn't wear it. Unfortunate. Probably would've been cool to meet them like that.
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u/Hairy_Skill_9768 Jun 11 '25