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Forum: General Tech Support Questions 11-06-2009, 11:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 65
Posted By Myk
<p>Well, when it put it like that, it works,...

<p>Well, when it put it like that, it works, lol.  Many thanks.</p>
Forum: General Tech Support Questions 11-06-2009, 10:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 65
Posted By Myk
<p>I cancelled my eq2 account in the spring, but...

<p>I cancelled my eq2 account in the spring, but I just bought a new 64 bit Windows 7 rig, and I am looking to see how EQ2 looks with the new system.  I installed the game from disks, and when I...
Forum: Items and Equipment 04-16-2007, 02:27 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 785
Posted By Myk
Hilliser@Crushbone wrote: <blockquote>How can you...

Hilliser@Crushbone wrote: <blockquote>How can you auction off a no-trade item to the general public? </blockquote> Normally on my server, the auctioning is conducted in the 60's chat channel.  Since...
Forum: Items and Equipment 04-05-2007, 01:53 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 785
Posted By Myk
<p>I think there are some good ideas out there...

<p>I think there are some good ideas out there now to address the problem (assuming SOE agrees that it's a problem).  The solutions fall into 2 camps, one to solve the problem completely and one to...
Forum: Items and Equipment 04-04-2007, 05:36 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 785
Posted By Myk
<p>Kenazeer,</p><p> If you looked at my numerous...

<p>Kenazeer,</p><p> If you looked at my numerous posts, you'll be able to decipher where I draw the distinction.  IMO, the devs had the original intent to only have people in a given raid party be...
Forum: Items and Equipment 04-04-2007, 04:40 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 785
Posted By Myk
<cite>Choombatta...

<cite>Choombatta wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Mykin wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>Let's not forget that public, server-wide chat channels were not in place (unless someone created one themsleves and...
Forum: Items and Equipment 04-04-2007, 03:53 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 785
Posted By Myk
<p>Right, I'm not a raid leader nor do I...

<p>Right, I'm not a raid leader nor do I administer the bids, so my timeframe was just something I threw out there.  My main point is that reducing the timers on chests could greatly help mitigate...
Forum: Items and Equipment 04-04-2007, 03:10 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 785
Posted By Myk
<p>Ok, well, I didn't expect to find quite so...

<p>Ok, well, I didn't expect to find quite so many supporters of this.  I expected people to attack my motives, put words in my mouth, and use extreme rhetorical questions to attack my arguments.  I...
Forum: Items and Equipment 04-04-2007, 12:05 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 785
Posted By Myk
Intent is inherently unwritten and/or unspoken......

Intent is inherently unwritten and/or unspoken... it is usually inferred through logic.  I imagine everyone would concede that the designers did not randomly flag some loot as tradeable and some loot...
Forum: Items and Equipment 04-03-2007, 10:12 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 785
Posted By Myk
For those who do not see a problem with it, I see...

For those who do not see a problem with it, I see two prevailing arguments: 1)  It's a win-win for both parties involved, so there is no harm. 2)  Those with the plat to afford such items earned the...
Forum: Items and Equipment 04-03-2007, 04:05 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 785
Posted By Myk
Liluk@Venekor wrote: <blockquote>It's no...

Liluk@Venekor wrote: <blockquote>It's no different then bringing in an alt to loot something if nobody on the raid can use it.  Or bringing in another guild member that wasn't in the 24 man raid....
Forum: Items and Equipment 04-03-2007, 03:34 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 785
Posted By Myk
<p>I understand <i>why</i> guilds auction off the...

<p>I understand <i>why</i> guilds auction off the No-Trade loot, but is it right, ethical, and/or within the rules to do so?  There are quite a few things one can technically do in this game that...
Forum: Items and Equipment 04-03-2007, 02:09 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 785
Posted By Myk
<p>I have noticed quite a bit of auctioning of...

<p>I have noticed quite a bit of auctioning of No-Trade loot on my server's Level 60 chat channel.  I find myself increasingly annoyed by this and wanted to see what others thought of the...
Forum: Troubador 03-20-2007, 07:21 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 565
Posted By Myk
<p>The dmg from troub procs used to be based on...

<p>The dmg from troub procs used to be based on the INT of the troub.  That has been changed.  It is now based on the INT of the person proccing and not based on the INT of the troub.</p>
Forum: Troubador 03-20-2007, 06:07 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 565
Posted By Myk
<p>I am not a big believer that troubs should be...

<p>I am not a big believer that troubs should be able to do much DPS because they contribute significant DPS to the group in the form of procs, strenghth, haste (spell and melee), etc.  We also allow...
Forum: Zones and Population 09-30-2006, 03:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 143
Posted By Myk
<DIV>In addition to the ones mentioned above, I...

<DIV>In addition to the ones mentioned above, I also looked into Ancient Vengeance (start at 6:00 PST?) on Najena and joined Holy Might on Butcherblock.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>There are not many...
Forum: Troubador 09-30-2006, 12:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 185
Posted By Myk
<P>I agree that mixed groups are the way to go. ...

<P>I agree that mixed groups are the way to go.  Although casters could benefit most from our buffs, some caster buffs (like melee proc buffs) are wasted if you have a troub, healer, and 4 casters. ...
Forum: Troubador 09-19-2006, 08:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 420
Posted By Myk
The haste on the hat does not stack with the...

The haste on the hat does not stack with the bracelet/necklace one earns when completing DT access (Amulet of the Forsworn).  Aside from this, the hat is very nice, especially since it has...
Forum: Zones and Population 09-16-2006, 02:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 143
Posted By Myk
<DIV>Although I have been able to find a couple...

<DIV>Although I have been able to find a couple west coast raiding guilds by going to each server's message board and wading through the guild lists, it takes forever to do so, and I am probably...
Forum: Troubador 09-02-2006, 01:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 57
Posted By Myk
<P>Troubs are generally very sought after in PvE...

<P>Troubs are generally very sought after in PvE raiding.  Not only are we a relatively rare class (low supply), we bring very unique and useful abilities (buffs) to raids (high demand).  Also, the...
Forum: Troubador 08-05-2006, 01:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 193
Posted By Myk
<DIV>I agree that Bria's is a great one to get,...

<DIV>I agree that Bria's is a great one to get, but since it wasn't even introduced to the game until fairly recently, it may be very rare and thus expensive.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Upgrading Alin's...
Forum: Wizard 07-27-2006, 10:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 95
Posted By Myk
<DIV>Thanks for the replies.  </DIV> <DIV> </DIV>...

<DIV>Thanks for the replies.  </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>I know the buff is not "useless" since I have observed the fizzle rate is reduced, and I have read that resists are less likely when fighting...
Forum: Wizard 07-26-2006, 03:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 95
Posted By Myk
<DIV>Greetings!  I am a level 70 raiding...

<DIV>Greetings!  I am a level 70 raiding troubador and love all my caster friends.  There is a long-standing discussion regarding one of our buffs, Dove Song.  With my AA ability boost, my Dove Song...
Forum: Troubador 07-26-2006, 03:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 135
Posted By Myk
<P>I am in a raiding guild and chose my AA's as...

<P>I am in a raiding guild and chose my AA's as follows:</P> <P>WIS 4-5-4-4-8</P> <P>INT 4-4-8-8</P> <P> </P>
Forum: Troubador 07-07-2006, 03:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 141
Posted By Myk
<P>I have been using requiem quite a bit in group...

<P>I have been using requiem quite a bit in group play and solo/duo situations.  It seems to proc pretty frequently.  I was in an HoF group last night with a swashy tanking and only one healer, and...
Forum: Troubador 05-24-2006, 03:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 81
Posted By Myk
<DIV>After hearing more about the LU changes, it...

<DIV>After hearing more about the LU changes, it sounds like the devs wanted to limit the amount of time mobs can be stunned and stifled.  People were keeping mobs almost permanenly stunned and...
Forum: Troubador 05-22-2006, 08:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 73
Posted By Myk
<P>My ideal xp grp:</P> <P>Crusader</P>...

<P>My ideal xp grp:</P> <P>Crusader</P> <P>Fury</P> <P>Troub</P> <P>Conjuror</P> <P>Necro</P> <P>Wiz/Warlock</P>
Forum: Troubador 05-19-2006, 01:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 256
Posted By Myk
<DIV>I could not disagree more with those who say...

<DIV>I could not disagree more with those who say troubs are boring or not very effective in raids.  Troubs are, in fact, one of the best raiding classes.  But what I like about the class in raids is...
Forum: Troubador 05-18-2006, 08:01 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 139
Posted By Myk
<P>The only time troub buffs are not worth much...

<P>The only time troub buffs are not worth much is when your group is taking on easy encounters.  Our most important buffs reduce the DPS of target encounters, so if you are fighting easy stuff,...
Forum: Troubador 05-18-2006, 03:06 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 139
Posted By Myk
<P>If you're not debuffing, you are shortchanging...

<P>If you're not debuffing, you are shortchanging your groupmates.</P> <P>Troubs have very nice debuffs, IMO.</P>
Forum: Troubador 05-18-2006, 02:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 174
Posted By Myk
<P>This is precisely why I stated in another...

<P>This is precisely why I stated in another thread that the proposed changes will break the class.  CC is a class-defining attribute of troubs, and if this attribute becomes practically unusable,...
Forum: Troubador 05-16-2006, 03:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 169
Posted By Myk
<P>I wanted to clear up one comment quickly...

<P>I wanted to clear up one comment quickly regarding mezzes/charms in raids.  Mezzing in raids is not non-existant.  Troubs are not able to mez actual epic named, but we are able to mez their epic...
Forum: Troubador 05-16-2006, 02:21 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 159
Posted By Myk
<P>IMO, there is no way to mitigate the damage...

<P>IMO, there is no way to mitigate the damage being done to our CC abilities.  Those abilities were far from over-powered.  Let chanters mez epics and aoe mez while troubs mez non-epics and only...
Forum: Troubador 05-12-2006, 01:04 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 1,529
Posted By Myk
<P>Ouch.  I'm not the type to come to the boards...

<P>Ouch.  I'm not the type to come to the boards to whine, complain, or claim that SOE is ruining my life.  I normally chuckle at those people.  But it's hard not to be disheartened about one's class...
Forum: Dirge 05-05-2006, 03:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 187
Posted By Myk
<DIV>To level 27, I have had a blast soloing with...

<DIV>To level 27, I have had a blast soloing with my dirge.  I have yet to have much trouble with anything that cons blue and almost took out an SK 3 levels above me yesterday (stupid harm touch!). ...
Forum: Troubador 04-25-2006, 09:06 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 1,621
Posted By Myk
<DIV>This change will have its greatest effect...

<DIV>This change will have its greatest effect when we solo which is the area where we are the weakest.  If SOE is making the change just out of consistency's sake (to be in-line with melee procs)...
Forum: Troubador 04-17-2006, 10:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 78
Posted By Myk
<DIV>If you are just rolling a bard, you have a...

<DIV>If you are just rolling a bard, you have a better chance, IMO, to get a raid spot as a troub.  </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>A dirge truly shines in the MT group for the hate buff, stoneskin, and the...
Forum: Troubador 04-05-2006, 11:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 116
Posted By Myk
<div>We've had an ongoing discussion on the...

<div>We've had an ongoing discussion on the solobility of troubs and how good they are versus other classes.  When we speak of solobility, most people think of how well they do against a mob of a...
Forum: Troubador 03-03-2006, 05:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 161
Posted By Myk
<div>I am curious to know what AA line other...

<div>I am curious to know what AA line other troubs have decided on and why.</div><div> </div><div>After much thought and back-and-forth, I have opted to go with the WIS line even though WIS is our...
Forum: Troubador 03-02-2006, 05:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 253
Posted By Myk
<div></div><p>Generally:</p><p>1)  Land my 3...

<div></div><p>Generally:</p><p>1)  Land my 3 group debuffs (Offensive ability, then Str/Agi, then WIS/DoT)</p><p>2)  Start Maetro's if it's up</p><p>3)  Slow/mental debuff mostly to help Maetro's...
Forum: Troubador 03-02-2006, 02:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 87
Posted By Myk
<div></div><p>Personally, I buy only the cheapest...

<div></div><p>Personally, I buy only the cheapest arrows and still do at level 63.  I think they're iron arrows for 5 copper.  I do this because when you use your bow ability, the quality of the...
Forum: Troubador 02-03-2006, 03:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 83
Posted By Myk
<div>I also use it all the time, and why not:...

<div>I also use it all the time, and why not: instant cast and consumes zero power.  It's best to use when PoM is up in a group encounter (or when you want to interrupt a spell).  In fact, I think...
Forum: Troubador 01-31-2006, 01:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 221
Posted By Myk
<div>I use the shield in the following...

<div>I use the shield in the following situations:</div><div> </div><div>*  When I'm travelling, especially if I anticipate taking aggro/training</div><div> </div><div>*  When I solo tough stuff or...
Forum: Troubador 01-25-2006, 04:43 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 298
Posted By Myk
<div></div><p>The least popular class?  Hmmmm.......

<div></div><p>The least popular class?  Hmmmm.... That can be answered in a variety of ways.  In terms of classes played, we are among the least popular in terms of number of troubs in the...
Forum: Troubador 01-11-2006, 12:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 60
Posted By Myk
<div></div><div>Our buff is not a heal but rather...

<div></div><div>Our buff is not a heal but rather a health regen.  It's kinda like not seeing green numbers over your head when you're eating good food, but the regen is there.</div>
Forum: Troubador 12-31-2005, 12:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 92
Posted By Myk
<P>This may not answer your question completely,...

<P>This may not answer your question completely, but explaining how I use charm may help.</P> <P>If I use charm offensively, I use it in a grouped encounter kinda like this:</P> <P>1)  If it's a...
Forum: Troubador 12-29-2005, 10:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 95
Posted By Myk
<DIV>I know the answer is yes, but I am wondering...

<DIV>I know the answer is yes, but I am wondering in what sitaution you would use it.  I have so little regard for this buff that it's the only one I have not upgraded to adept III.  I have used that...
Forum: Troubador 12-29-2005, 09:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 151
Posted By Myk
<P>When I solo, I do not use my power song...

<P>When I solo, I do not use my power song because I almost never run out of power.  Sure, if I'm farming an area with easy mobs and I want to go fast, then I put it up, but if I fight something more...
Forum: Troubador 12-29-2005, 04:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 151
Posted By Myk
<DIV>My grp/raid setup varies too much for me to...

<DIV>My grp/raid setup varies too much for me to declare a setup, but my solo set-up is pretty static:</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>1-hander plus round shield</DIV> <DIV>Defense Buff</DIV> <DIV>Aria's...
Forum: Troubador 12-15-2005, 12:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 89
Posted By Myk
<DIV>It still procs on my debuffs.  Quite often,...

<DIV>It still procs on my debuffs.  Quite often, as I debuff a mezzed MOB, the proc wakes it up a bit too soon.  I also oftentimes see it proccing as the MT taunts the MOB on the pull.</DIV>...
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