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Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 10-25-2008, 12:18 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 971
Posted By DrOctober
<p>8:17 pst</p><p>I'm...

<p>8:17 pst</p><p>I'm in.</p>
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 10-25-2008, 11:55 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 971
Posted By DrOctober
<p>Rqron, I think the patch had something to do...

<p>Rqron, I think the patch had something to do with the reports I'd been hearing around, since last night, about items missing from characters.  1 person crying in the darkness about stuff missing...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 10-25-2008, 11:50 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 971
Posted By DrOctober
<p>My real worry is that SOE has been very...

<p>My real worry is that SOE has been very careful about patching on the weekend, ever since the great weekend long downtime about 4 years ago where they ended up crediting folks 2 or 3 days, and...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 10-25-2008, 11:41 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 971
Posted By DrOctober
<p>Lyger, do you mean this server update...

<p>Lyger, do you mean this server update note?</p><p>     All US worlds will be updated at 7:00 AM PDT on 10/24/2008. The estimated downtime will be 1 hour.</p> <p>     - SOE Operations...
Forum: Necromancer 01-03-2008, 03:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 208
Posted By DrOctober
Um, I'd get into TH first.  Then 5 points in...

Um, I'd get into TH first.  Then 5 points in enhance warrior, then make the move to the summoner lines (I like sta and wis).While the various pet enhancements are nice, the long term survivability...
Forum: Necromancer 01-02-2008, 08:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 147
Posted By DrOctober
As an aside, the spell upgrades at 53, then again...

As an aside, the spell upgrades at 53, then again at 72 or 73.
Forum: Necromancer 01-02-2008, 07:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 79
Posted By DrOctober
Several disjointed thoughts in no particular...

Several disjointed thoughts in no particular order about control undeath:Make sure that your subjugation skill is maxed (and possibly above max using gear).  This will help keep your resists and...
Forum: Guardian 12-21-2007, 06:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 191
Posted By DrOctober
Gahhh, that's what I get for trying to make posts...

Gahhh, that's what I get for trying to make posts while reading forums at work.Yeah, the primary thrust of the sta line is the 60% double attack, the 8% riposte is what lets so many of us tank using...
Forum: Necromancer 12-20-2007, 06:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 140
Posted By DrOctober
Perceptor's Command can still be resisted, which...

Perceptor's Command can still be resisted, which is usually the reason that your pet doesn't have the mob turn back on him.
Forum: Warden 12-20-2007, 05:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 240
Posted By DrOctober
I still use it with both my warden and fury.The...

I still use it with both my warden and fury.The additional DPS it provides (when I can find an animal to charm) more than makes up for the occasional pain in the [Removed for Content].And really, the...
Forum: Guardian 12-20-2007, 04:58 PM
Replies: 4
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Views: 172
Posted By DrOctober
Sta line, 44882, period.You can get about the...

Sta line, 44882, period.You can get about the same amount of DPS from DW with a combination of int and str lines, but you lose out on the ability to then tank when you need to do that.  The 8 points...
Forum: Warden 12-20-2007, 01:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 240
Posted By DrOctober
If you think it's bad now, wait till T8 when 3 of...

If you think it's bad now, wait till T8 when 3 of the first 5 bipeds you find in Kylong Plains are considered animals, but the only animal looking mob (wyvern/wyrm) aren't.Just keep charming,...
Forum: Necromancer 12-19-2007, 08:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 66
Posted By DrOctober
Both druids are neutral, so they can be any race...

Both druids are neutral, so they can be any race and either alignment.If you've decided on warden, you might want to head over to the Warden board and do some reading there to get a feel for some of...
Forum: Necromancer 12-19-2007, 06:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 66
Posted By DrOctober
Melee spec warden.Transportation (portals)Utility...

Melee spec warden.Transportation (portals)Utility (45% SoW, evac)Buffs (thorns, spores)Heals (not that she'll need them for her pet if she specs her necro for Tainted Heals)Oh, and you have a very...
Forum: Necromancer 12-19-2007, 03:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 52
Posted By DrOctober
You could also look to have a set of cloth armor...

You could also look to have a set of cloth armor built for you using Oak Roots (T4 rare root).  It's usable at 32, and should have a very nice stat spread.  Additionally, several of the drops in...
Forum: Necromancer 12-17-2007, 05:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 742
Posted By DrOctober
The spell costs a certain amount of health every...

The spell costs a certain amount of health every 6 seconds.It refills a percentage of your mana every 6 seconds also.These effects go off every 6 seconds regardless of being in combat or being afk...
Forum: Warden 12-17-2007, 04:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 64
Posted By DrOctober
And here's the thing about being a melee warden...

And here's the thing about being a melee warden ... you DO heal better.Str line gives a group heal proc from melee attacks.Str line gives a 40% double attack, meaning you have 40% more chances to...
Forum: Necromancer 12-17-2007, 04:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 43
Posted By DrOctober
^^^Great post explaining spell quality...

^^^Great post explaining spell quality progression.One thing I do have a difference of opinion is that it's WELL worth getting Adept3 or Master1 pet spells, especially your tank.Find the rare, buy...
Forum: Necromancer 12-17-2007, 04:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 742
Posted By DrOctober
I'll have to agree with the other folks that your...

I'll have to agree with the other folks that your health loss is from the lich line.  I'm often asked by healers I'm grouped with why my health bobs around while we're just standing, and why it...
Forum: Necromancer 12-17-2007, 04:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 47
Posted By DrOctober
Upgrading your pet spell makes your pet better. ...

Upgrading your pet spell makes your pet better.  His nukes hit harder, his melee attacks hit harder, he's just tougher.In general, you'll want to try to get your pets to at least adept 1, preferably...
Forum: Necromancer 12-17-2007, 03:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 60
Posted By DrOctober
My preferences for any M2 choice is, in order:1/...

My preferences for any M2 choice is, in order:1/ Pet defensive stance2/ Lifetap3/ Swarm pet4/ Non-encounter aoe lifetapIf none of these are available, then whatever damage spell that would be offered...
Forum: Necromancer 12-14-2007, 05:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 69
Posted By DrOctober
Pretty sure that alt+p will bring up your pet...

Pretty sure that alt+p will bring up your pet window.
Forum: Guardian 12-14-2007, 04:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 191
Posted By DrOctober
Sta line:  The point of the buckler isn't the...

Sta line:  The point of the buckler isn't the protection it provides, but the 8% riposte you get from the 4th ability (put all 8 points in this).If you're in average treasured/MC/legendary gear,...
Forum: Tradeskill Discussion 12-12-2007, 10:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 179
Posted By DrOctober
Back in the dungeon you.** stuffs...

Back in the dungeon you.** stuffs Sliderhouserules back into the Tradeskill instance **Still another hundred or so writs for you to finish.
Forum: Necromancer 12-12-2007, 01:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 48
Posted By DrOctober
re: methods to dance with a group of enemiesIf I...

re: methods to dance with a group of enemiesIf I get into a situation where the number of enemies are more than I think my pet can reasonably tank (which doesn't happen very often, TH is scary) this...
Forum: Warden 12-11-2007, 02:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 83
Posted By DrOctober
There are 3 breakpoints when talking about stat...

There are 3 breakpoints when talking about stat caps.(7 x Level) +20 .. Up to this point, you don't see any diminishing gains.(10 x Level) + 20 .. from 7x to 10x, you start seeing some diminishing...
Forum: Guardian 12-11-2007, 02:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 102
Posted By DrOctober
Sounds pretty much spot on.

Sounds pretty much spot on.
Forum: Guardian 12-10-2007, 06:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 102
Posted By DrOctober
From what I've seen, it's pretty much a wash.It...

From what I've seen, it's pretty much a wash.It does point to one of the core reasons that so many raid guilds use guards as MT's since they are better equipped to handle initial spike damage, but...
Forum: Guardian 12-10-2007, 05:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 121
Posted By DrOctober
Totems are kind of a HoT, but the mechanic is...

Totems are kind of a HoT, but the mechanic is different.The regen totems last 30 minutes per charge, a full totem has 5 charges.Each tier (10 level spread, 1-9 is T1, 10-19 is T2, etc) has a more...
Forum: Guardian 12-10-2007, 04:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 120
Posted By DrOctober
First line I'd work would be Str (448) then...

First line I'd work would be Str (448) then respec to Sta and go (44882) then back to spending points on Str (448).  Then mix in either Int (41) for faster attack speeds, or Agi (41) to add a extra...
Forum: Guardian 12-10-2007, 04:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 102
Posted By DrOctober
First and foremost, he probably had more HP than...

First and foremost, he probably had more HP than you.  Guards don't have as many stats to try to keep high as either crusader does, focusing on Str, Sta, and Agi (more or less in that order).Second,...
Forum: Guardian 12-10-2007, 04:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 121
Posted By DrOctober
Depending on how far into the Sta AA line you've...

Depending on how far into the Sta AA line you've gone, you might want to consider moving to the Str line (4 4 8)  while leveling, and respec to Sta (4 4 8) once you have enough to get all 60% double...
Forum: Warden 12-07-2007, 02:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 132
Posted By DrOctober
#4 ... Snacks.  Always make sure to bring snacks...

#4 ... Snacks.  Always make sure to bring snacks appropriate for your charmed pet and treat them often.         Gorillas like fruits and nuts, panthers like raw meat.  It's best for everyone if you...
Forum: Necromancer 12-07-2007, 02:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 637
Posted By DrOctober
Spell lines that trigger TH:<span...

Spell lines that trigger TH:<span class="wikiwyg_section">Root: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://eq2.wikia.com/wiki/Chain" target="_blank">First spell - Chain</a> (5)</span><span...
Forum: Berserker 11-24-2007, 02:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 369
Posted By DrOctober
Tribunal is neutral.Renounced my devotion to...

Tribunal is neutral.Renounced my devotion to Rallos Zek last night and ran through the Tribunal quest line.  Took about 3 hours (I'm 71), but would have gone much faster if TimDeep wasn't such a pain...
Forum: Necromancer 11-23-2007, 06:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 64
Posted By DrOctober
Wizard and warlock are both neutral and can start...

Wizard and warlock are both neutral and can start anywhere.Both are also T1 dps.  Wizards have slightly better single target DPS, while warlocks are marginally better with groups.To duo with a necro,...
Forum: Warden 11-21-2007, 05:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 100
Posted By DrOctober
The cast version and the melee version of spells...

The cast version and the melee version of spells are only barely linked.The quality of your cast version has no impact on the quality of your melee version, and visa versa.The quality of your melee...
Forum: Necromancer 11-21-2007, 02:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 127
Posted By DrOctober
<u>Buying AD3/M1</u>Harvest, harvest, harvest. ...

<u>Buying AD3/M1</u>Harvest, harvest, harvest.  Take the time to get your harvesting skill up, and mine every node you come across as you hunt.  You'll get raws that sell well on the broker, rares...
Forum: Necromancer 11-21-2007, 01:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 58
Posted By DrOctober
Decent armor.Nice kill xp.Massive axp.Yeah,...

Decent armor.Nice kill xp.Massive axp.Yeah, they're worth doing.
Forum: Necromancer 11-01-2007, 01:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 82
Posted By DrOctober
Control Undeath is one of the 'Ancient Teachings'...

Control Undeath is one of the 'Ancient Teachings' spells that were added when Desert of Flames went live.In order to make this spell, a sage would have to find and scribe the recipe for it (dropped...
Forum: Necromancer 10-31-2007, 06:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 82
Posted By DrOctober
Cast DoS on target which consumes essence (you...

Cast DoS on target which consumes essence (you should have several stacks of these laying around).Target suffers str/int penalty for the rest of it's relatively short life.Target dies and you get a 1...
Forum: Necromancer 10-30-2007, 07:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 54
Posted By DrOctober
I generally use eq2.wikia.com to get spell info. ...

I generally use eq2.wikia.com to get spell info.  They have a reasonably good list of spells along with a fair description of them.Necro spells can be found at <a...
Forum: Necromancer 10-30-2007, 06:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 59
Posted By DrOctober
<span class="wikiwyg_section">We get a variety of...

<span class="wikiwyg_section">We get a variety of pets available to us.Tank pets are preferred for solo work.Warlock pets when you have a player tanking, doing a good job of holding agro and you are...
Forum: Paladin 10-30-2007, 05:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 82
Posted By DrOctober
There are basically 3 points of interest on the...

There are basically 3 points of interest on the caps curve.7 x Level +20 .. this is the first spot you start seeing diminishing returns on your stats10 x Level +20 .. once you cross this threshold,...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 12-22-2005, 09:02 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 705
Posted By DrOctober
On a side note DementedGerbil, I think your every...

On a side note DementedGerbil, I think your every 2 minute updates are probably a bit excessive.  Servers come down virtually every day at about 7am pac (10am est) and are down for 30 min to an hour....
Forum: In Testing Feedback 12-22-2005, 08:59 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 705
Posted By DrOctober
<DIV>It's a nice idea to post a petition here,...

<DIV>It's a nice idea to post a petition here, but since this is about the 5th or 6th thread about 24/7 moderation of the chat rooms, GM's present or not, I doubt that it'll even get a look.</DIV>...
Forum: Guardian 07-07-2005, 10:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 106
Posted By DrOctober
Sounds like you're not afraid of doing heritage...

Sounds like you're not afraid of doing heritage quests, so I'd recommend working on the Serated Bone Dirk (the reaching blade of the assassin) and the Short Sword of Ykesha (rescue of the green...
Forum: Guardian 07-07-2005, 04:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 106
Posted By DrOctober
<DIV>Keep an eye out on the broker and the fence...

<DIV>Keep an eye out on the broker and the fence for upgrades to all of your spells, check for any alchemists looking for work (/who all lfw) and see if they'll build apprentice 4's for any skills...
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