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Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 06-14-2008, 11:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 400
Posted By TheKraken
The thing about that has always frustrated me is...

The thing about that has always frustrated me is that the Mobs and NPCs never seem to operate under the same restrictions. If I have resist after resist, then so should they. I'm a great and powerful...
Forum: Wizard 04-08-2008, 07:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 145
Posted By TheKraken
<p>Thanks for the replies.  I've used...

<p>Thanks for the replies.  I've used /toggleautoattack in other macros, and it never occured to me to use it in this instance.  Incidentally, you can shorten that to /auto1</p><p>Another question,...
Forum: Illusionist 04-03-2008, 11:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 97
Posted By TheKraken
<p>The double attack Acheivement offers little...

<p>The double attack Acheivement offers little for a wizard and illusionist duo.  The resistance-decreasing buff would be of more use to casters.  I two-box a wizard and illusionist, and here is a...
Forum: Wizard 04-03-2008, 11:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 145
Posted By TheKraken
<p>The damage capability presented by Fusion...

<p>The damage capability presented by Fusion keeps me trying to use it.  More often than not, however, I miss my targets, or at the most hit a single target.  I coordinate with my teammates via vent,...
Forum: Tips, Tricks, and New Player Questions 03-27-2008, 03:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 671
Posted By TheKraken
Also, a tip to reduce trips back simply for...

Also, a tip to reduce trips back simply for selling loot to merchants: I and my friends have taken to carrying mostly storage boxes rather than bags.  If you have alot of unused carrying capacity,...
Forum: Tips, Tricks, and New Player Questions 03-27-2008, 03:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 564
Posted By TheKraken
I would place good money that he's an...

I would place good money that he's an Inquisitor.  Their first AA ability, Yaulp, has a constant power drain and they often do not realize this at first.
Forum: Warlock 03-19-2008, 12:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 242
Posted By TheKraken
The subject is my question, will our debuffs and...

The subject is my question, will our debuffs and dots stack on the same target?  Is there anything that won't?
Forum: Tips, Tricks, and New Player Questions 03-04-2008, 02:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 271
Posted By TheKraken
<p>There are 4 basic categories of creatures that...

<p>There are 4 basic categories of creatures that a Wizard can get to follow them around.  None, it should be noted, are 'pets' in the sense of a Conjuror or Necromancer's pets, and cannot be issued...
Forum: Tips, Tricks, and New Player Questions 03-04-2008, 11:06 AM
Replies: 25
Hi!
Views: 311
Posted By TheKraken
Illusionist and Wizard duo are much quicker than...

Illusionist and Wizard duo are much quicker than a Conjuror and Illusionist duo, I have found.  Although having a 'tank' pet seems safer, the killing speed is just too slow in my opinion and after...
Forum: Necromancer 02-24-2008, 03:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,192
Posted By TheKraken
<p>I'm not sure what you mean by "but each time...

<p>I'm not sure what you mean by "but each time you are casting a lock spell, you arent casting a necro one".  Because, I assure you, I"m casting non-stop with both.  As I mention in my post, I use a...
Forum: Necromancer 02-21-2008, 04:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 74
Posted By TheKraken
Yes, that first pet is considered the tank pet. ...

Yes, that first pet is considered the tank pet.  Check this link out, and it will show you a list of necromancer spells: <a href="http://eq2.wikia.com/wiki/Necromancer" target="_blank"...
Forum: Necromancer 02-20-2008, 11:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,192
Posted By TheKraken
<p>Lots of good advice and theories here.  I will...

<p>Lots of good advice and theories here.  I will pipe in with my 2 coppers, and say that I have had good experience two-boxing my necromancer with a warlock.  He's basically a cannon I tote along...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 12-30-2007, 01:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 366
Posted By TheKraken
For a cheap example, google Ghost Mouse.   I have...

For a cheap example, google Ghost Mouse.   I have no idea if this is legal or not to use, and I assume it is not, but it costs nothing to play around with.  I highly, highly reccommend a Nostromo n52...
Forum: Wizard 12-09-2007, 11:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 301
Posted By TheKraken
I have experimented with this spell many times...

I have experimented with this spell many times myself, trying to find a use for it, and have reached the conclusion that for most mages it has no real function in day-to-day combat situations.  The...
Forum: General Tech Support Questions 12-06-2007, 11:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 257
Posted By TheKraken
<p>Ok, Taeolen, everyone's help has worked for...

<p>Ok, Taeolen, everyone's help has worked for me, so I will leave a detailed list of the steps that worked:</p><p>1) first, goto Start and click All Programs, find Everquest 2 and right-click it. ...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 12-05-2007, 06:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 247
Posted By TheKraken
<p>So the crux of the problem isn't total numbers...

<p>So the crux of the problem isn't total numbers but rather where those numbers are concentrated.  To be constructive, my suggestion would be to introduce reasons for higher levels to venture back...
Forum: General Tech Support Questions 12-05-2007, 01:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 257
Posted By TheKraken
Thanks for reply.  I am now able to download and...

Thanks for reply.  I am now able to download and enter game, but continue to have problems (of course!).  I can play for about 10 minutes and then game will crash, sometimes it locks up saying...
Forum: General Tech Support Questions 12-04-2007, 06:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 257
Posted By TheKraken
Tried something else reccommended in the various...

Tried something else reccommended in the various threads on the same subject; opening the eq2 files and going to properties where I make sure to uncheck the Read-only boxes.  I hit Apply and ok, but...
Forum: General Tech Support Questions 12-04-2007, 05:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 257
Posted By TheKraken
<p>Bought a new computer with Vista and another...

<p>Bought a new computer with Vista and another copy of the game today for family and am experiencing problems getting it to update, as seen in thread title.  After analyzing files, launchpad stops...
Forum: Inquisitor 11-21-2007, 12:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 300
Posted By TheKraken
<cite>Kialia wrote:</cite><blockquote>forgive the...

<cite>Kialia wrote:</cite><blockquote>forgive the stupid question, i'm only new to inquisitor's .. how do you choose a god? i am a barbarian and i saw the prophet for tribunal, but not really...
Forum: Inquisitor 11-05-2007, 11:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 262
Posted By TheKraken
If you are not high enough to use the Monkey...

If you are not high enough to use the Monkey version yet, look for Totem of the Viper. They are nice and cheap, and so I keep them on nearly all my characters to supplement drink. (But disable...
Forum: Conjuror 11-03-2007, 08:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 97
Posted By TheKraken
<p>A tip on using Aqueous Hunters and its...

<p>A tip on using Aqueous Hunters and its upgrades: try to cast it to the rear of the target.  The 3 "dumb-fire" pets have very low health and generally any mob's area attack will kill them...
Forum: Necromancer 10-30-2007, 10:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 91
Posted By TheKraken
They are three seperate spells.  Once you get...

They are three seperate spells.  Once you get them, you'll see that they quite clearly state what kind of pet the spell summons.  And you're right, you only have the fighter "aka tank" pet at level...
Forum: Tips, Tricks, and New Player Questions 10-30-2007, 09:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 97
Posted By TheKraken
<cite>Oizu wrote:</cite><blockquote>Im currently...

<cite>Oizu wrote:</cite><blockquote>Im currently printing out the manual ive got in my eq2 directory but it seems incredibly out of date (its advertising 'ground breaking' pcs worse than the hunk of...
Forum: Tips, Tricks, and New Player Questions 10-30-2007, 09:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 212
Posted By TheKraken
I've noticed Furies tend to brag more.  This, I...

I've noticed Furies tend to brag more.  This, I feel, contributes to the myth that they are somehow better than a Warden.  But they're just different.  The good points of each have already been...
Forum: Tips, Tricks, and New Player Questions 10-30-2007, 08:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,702
Posted By TheKraken
There's only one zone where I've ever seen one of...

There's only one zone where I've ever seen one of these genuinely useful, and that's in the Obelisk zone with the shadowed men.  In the outer cave area there is (or was, I've not been there in a...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 10-21-2007, 06:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 131
Posted By TheKraken
And if you had a time machine you could go...

And if you had a time machine you could go back and win the lottery, too.
Forum: Warden 10-19-2007, 08:06 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 297
Posted By TheKraken
I've been reading back pages for AA information,...

I've been reading back pages for AA information, and I've found it very useful in plotting out my new Warden's future route.  The combat arts looks like something I'd like to try, at least once...
Forum: Tips, Tricks, and New Player Questions 09-25-2007, 07:59 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 882
Posted By TheKraken
<cite>Yngwiem wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>I have...

<cite>Yngwiem wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>I have a Defiler, and when grouping with my wife, there is nothing better (she plays a pet class). But if you are a soloer... forget it.</p><p>If you could...
Forum: Conjuror 05-09-2006, 08:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 110
Posted By TheKraken
How do you use potions on your pet??

How do you use potions on your pet??
Forum: Conjuror 05-09-2006, 08:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 156
Posted By TheKraken
<DIV>I stopped carrying the earring for...

<DIV>I stopped carrying the earring for waterbreathing.  Just use your aqeous stone spell, which has the added benifit of being given to others as well as yourself.</DIV>
Forum: Wizard 01-13-2006, 09:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 195
Posted By TheKraken
<div></div>Wow, a looted wand with an actual...

<div></div>Wow, a looted wand with an actual magic power.  What's next, a magic ring that actually does something magic?  I won't hold my breath for it heh.
Forum: Conjuror 12-15-2005, 09:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 129
Posted By TheKraken
Having played wizard and conjuror both quite a...

Having played wizard and conjuror both quite a bit, I not only prefer to play conjuror but would sooner have another in group than a wizard.  For many reasons.
Forum: Conjuror 12-15-2005, 09:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 244
Posted By TheKraken
I was told, but have not tested it myself, that...

I was told, but have not tested it myself, that the little mushroom pet from Splitpaw will work with Sacrifice.
Forum: Conjuror 12-13-2005, 09:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 391
Posted By TheKraken
<P>I would like to point out that your root is...

<P>I would like to point out that your root is neither as useful nor as necessary as it is for sorcerers, for two reasons: 1) Your tank pet, the earth elemental, has a group taunt and will hold...
Forum: Conjuror 12-13-2005, 08:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 244
Posted By TheKraken
<DIV>Well, I've played both quite a bit and can...

<DIV>Well, I've played both quite a bit and can say I barely touch my wizard anymore. There's nothing they can do that other dps classes cannot, and often do so faster and safer.  The only thing I...
Forum: Defiler 11-11-2005, 10:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 256
Posted By TheKraken
<P>That is extremely helpful, thanks much!</P>...

<P>That is extremely helpful, thanks much!</P> <P> </P>
Forum: Wizard 11-10-2005, 12:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 120
Posted By TheKraken
<P>My favorite part of LU16 !</P> <P>Glad I...

<P>My favorite part of LU16 !</P> <P>Glad I didn't get rid of my Stein.</P>
Forum: In Testing Feedback 11-09-2005, 09:00 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 726
Posted By TheKraken
Making the game take long amounts of time to...

Making the game take long amounts of time to level up your characters is not conducive to Sony's primary goal of selling expansions.
Forum: Wizard 10-14-2005, 07:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 158
Posted By TheKraken
I read that spells are supposed to be replaced...

I read that spells are supposed to be replaced every 14 levels, so that sounds likely.  As to why we get no replacement for it, I have read nothing. <p>Message Edited by TheKraken on <span...
Forum: Illusionist 09-22-2005, 07:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 106
Posted By TheKraken
This happened to everyone,  just find new mobs to...

This happened to everyone,  just find new mobs to fight.  Mobs that were yellow yesterday con orange now, and as a result were resisting at least 2/3 of the spells I casted.  Those of us who were...
Forum: Wizard 09-22-2005, 06:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 242
Posted By TheKraken
Also, note that it will hit everything near you,...

Also, note that it will hit everything near you, not just what you have targetted.
Forum: Conjuror 09-20-2005, 05:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 177
Posted By TheKraken
<DIV>Once your pet has agro, try to cast the...

<DIV>Once your pet has agro, try to cast the spell from the rear of the mob, to prevent the stalkers/ hunters from being wiped out due to a forward-facing barrage melee attack.  I had this happen...
Forum: Conjuror 09-20-2005, 05:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 155
Posted By TheKraken
<P>You don't reroll, you can have 6 or more...

<P>You don't reroll, you can have 6 or more characters</P> <P> </P>
Forum: Wizard 09-20-2005, 05:14 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 605
Posted By TheKraken
<P>I'm having flashbacks to before our wizard +...

<P>I'm having flashbacks to before our wizard + warlock upgrade, I forget what patch it was; the one where they upped damage on many spells, and unlinked several, and made a few quicker to cast. ...
Forum: Wizard 09-20-2005, 05:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 132
Posted By TheKraken
<DIV>Having played on Oasis server since launch,...

<DIV>Having played on Oasis server since launch, I have found zero.  Admittedly, I don't get to raid as much as many do, but I do go when I can, and no luck so far.  I think I found one level 10...
Forum: Wizard 09-20-2005, 04:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 254
Posted By TheKraken
<DIV>Was fighting a named spectre in the silent...

<DIV>Was fighting a named spectre in the silent city tonight and the tank went down, so I start rooting to keep it in place till tank is  rezzed.  The dang mob resists RoC about 10 times, every...
Forum: Wizard 09-16-2005, 06:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 179
Posted By TheKraken
<DIV>If you notice power ticking down, you may...

<DIV>If you notice power ticking down, you may have Snow-filled Steps on.  It has a recurring power cost now, see the new description.  Given that I have yet to see an invisible mob, I dont' consider...
Forum: Conjuror 09-16-2005, 02:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 239
Posted By TheKraken
Someone is using Bablefish to try and approximate...

Someone is using Bablefish to try and approximate english, and I stress the <EM>try</EM>
Forum: Wizard 09-15-2005, 06:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 208
Posted By TheKraken
As to the issue of getting agro in groups, your...

As to the issue of getting agro in groups, your new best friend should be Frostshield.  I quickly realized that the damage done by Frostsheild was being attributed to whomever you have the spell...
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