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Forum: Expansions and Adventure Packs 11-21-2007, 11:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 59
Posted By Makkaio
As we've been discussing in another thread.  The...

As we've been discussing in another thread.  The plate items seem to be box drops from a lot of different mobs.  The quests seem to cater more to cloth, leather, chain.  I have three decent pieces of...
Forum: Expansions and Adventure Packs 11-20-2007, 01:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 235
Posted By Makkaio
<cite>Ilmarinen@Lucan DLere...

<cite>Ilmarinen@Lucan DLere wrote:</cite><blockquote>I ask somewhat sadly, not sarcastically.  I made a Sarnak Fury, I went through the newbie quests, I have my nice little apartment in Gorowyn......
Forum: Expansions and Adventure Packs 11-20-2007, 12:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 129
Posted By Makkaio
<cite>Anobabylon@Befallen...

<cite>Anobabylon@Befallen wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Jovie@Guk wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>You and the wifey must not be playing right. I am king altoholic, with one of every class, i don't have...
Forum: Expansions and Adventure Packs 11-19-2007, 04:53 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 421
Posted By Makkaio
<cite>Asmotiz@Befallen...

<cite>Asmotiz@Befallen wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>If you are going to cry about lag, the least you could do is post your system specs!</p><p>If you are going to brag about how you have no lag, the...
Forum: Expansions and Adventure Packs 11-19-2007, 04:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 147
Posted By Makkaio
After playing a bit more, I'm beginning to figure...

After playing a bit more, I'm beginning to figure out the loot tables a little bit.  Plate stuff is definitely more for drops and the quest rewards seem to be more for the non-plate classes.  Jewelry...
Forum: Expansions and Adventure Packs 11-19-2007, 01:55 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 421
Posted By Makkaio
I get the feeling, and I don't argue with the...

I get the feeling, and I don't argue with the design, although it would be nice to have a new 70-72 instance, that there is plenty of 70-72 group content still in EoF and KoS to get you where you...
Forum: Expansions and Adventure Packs 11-19-2007, 12:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 147
Posted By Makkaio
I have gotten a few nice pieces of tank-specific...

I have gotten a few nice pieces of tank-specific plate off of randomly killing some mobs in KP.  A couple of healer plate pieces have dropped, too.  It looks like the design here was to make it a...
Forum: Guardian 11-19-2007, 12:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 286
Posted By Makkaio
I love it!  Too bad my guardian is now my alt...

I love it!  Too bad my guardian is now my alt <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY<img src="/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif"...
Forum: Expansions and Adventure Packs 11-19-2007, 12:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 66
Posted By Makkaio
Between RoK, EoF content and KoS...you have...

Between RoK, EoF content and KoS...you have plenty to keep you busy on your way to the lower 70's.
Forum: Expansions and Adventure Packs 11-19-2007, 12:31 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 421
Posted By Makkaio
I run a fairly low-end machine and have no issues...

I run a fairly low-end machine and have no issues with lag.  I love the huge zones.  I spend a lot of time solo questing and the new design for quest content is great.  The bigger areas mean less...
Forum: Expansions and Adventure Packs 11-19-2007, 12:17 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 172
Posted By Makkaio
I love it...but where to start...1.  UI has been...

I love it...but where to start...1.  UI has been improved nicely.  I like the new traits and AA screen and the zoom function on the maps.2.  Timorous Deep is the best starting area yet.  Too bad you...
Forum: Community News 11-19-2007, 11:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 345
Posted By Makkaio
Granted, the box art is iffy.  However, they...

Granted, the box art is iffy.  However, they weren't trying to capture the four-year player with this.  From a marketing standpoint, that box not only contains RoK, but the original game and *all* of...
Forum: Guardian 07-26-2007, 02:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 235
Posted By Makkaio
While the block percentage being lowered by 1%...

While the block percentage being lowered by 1% makes no sense again...have we all overlooked this: <li>All second row achievement abilities in the class tree no longer share reuse timers with each...
Forum: Ranger 06-08-2007, 04:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 146
Posted By Makkaio
Visit Ian in Qeynos Harbor.  He's actually not by...

Visit Ian in Qeynos Harbor.  He's actually not by the harbor itself, he's near the first building on your right as you run under the gate to the clock area.
Forum: Guardian 06-04-2007, 02:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 93
Posted By Makkaio
Guardians are better at controlling group aggro...

Guardians are better at controlling group aggro through taunts and casting protection CAs on single or all group members.  Zerkers are better at controlling aggro through damage.  It's a matter of...
Forum: Community News 06-01-2007, 03:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 211
Posted By Makkaio
<cite>Calthine wrote:</cite><blockquote>While...

<cite>Calthine wrote:</cite><blockquote>While ravmps are awesome, and they definately kicked orc fanny on DFC, the topic was <i>new </i>content, not revamped content <img...
Forum: Guardian 06-01-2007, 01:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 203
Posted By Makkaio
<p>Locs and quests make them go fast.  Do green...

<p>Locs and quests make them go fast.  Do green quests in all areas at your level.  I can't remember if you get AA points for grey quests.</p><p>1.  Nameds.  Find the solo ones.  You only get AA...
Forum: Guardian 06-01-2007, 12:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 203
Posted By Makkaio
I hate to even ask this because you probably are,...

I hate to even ask this because you probably are, but are you using your HOs?  If you are, then forget I even brought it up.  If you're not, then use them.  Jackula is right on the money about...
Forum: Guardian 06-01-2007, 12:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 368
Posted By Makkaio
Halbarad@Blackburrow wrote:...

Halbarad@Blackburrow wrote: <blockquote>Dainar@Mistmoore wrote: <blockquote>Halbarad@Blackburrow wrote: <blockquote>Confront drops in T6 zones (Level 59 CA). But a Tank doesn't hold aggro through...
Forum: Guardian 06-01-2007, 12:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 97
Posted By Makkaio
<p>At 70, in a normal group situation, I like to...

<p>At 70, in a normal group situation, I like to keep a little backup with my single mob taunts.  I am a straight STR/STA guard and all my CAs are adept III or higher.  Since you have to bodypull...
Forum: Community News 06-01-2007, 11:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 211
Posted By Makkaio
Aw...you forgot to mention the Citadel in Zek...

Aw...you forgot to mention the Citadel in Zek being totally revamped.  Some mid-level love going on there!  That kinda counts as a content update.  I also think it was pretty well done, as well.
Forum: Guardian 05-27-2007, 02:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 368
Posted By Makkaio
Taunting and damage are BOTH a big part of...

Taunting and damage are BOTH a big part of holding aggro for a Guardian.  I would recommend getting all the masters you can for your taunts AND your high damage CAs.  Get into a rhythm that of using...
Forum: Guardian 05-27-2007, 02:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 133
Posted By Makkaio
If you have a group that knows how to use HO's...

If you have a group that knows how to use HO's properly, then it's a good idea.  Otherwise, they're more trouble than they are worth.  Now, when I know that I have my HO chain CA's up, I will throw a...
Forum: Community News 05-17-2007, 05:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 163
Posted By Makkaio
<p>Good stuff, Kiara!  I just don't understand a...

<p>Good stuff, Kiara!  I just don't understand a lot of the same arguments.  On the plus side, less hardcore raiders will be able to tack on a couple of levels and do the hard T7 raids while they are...
Forum: Expansions and Adventure Packs 05-10-2007, 06:07 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 469
Posted By Makkaio
<cite>lilmohi...

<cite>lilmohi wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Aethane wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>Mark my words, if the cap increases we will lsoe even more players. It will look very daunting to any new player to...
Forum: Expansions and Adventure Packs 05-10-2007, 05:37 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 404
Posted By Makkaio
Maroger wrote: <blockquote><p>I think an...

Maroger wrote: <blockquote><p>I think an expansion which catered to only high levels would not sell ver well. As a matter of fact it would be a financial FLOP.</p><p>I tihink they should have...
Forum: Guardian 04-23-2007, 05:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 112
Posted By Makkaio
<cite>Wilin wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>Body Pull...

<cite>Wilin wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>Body Pull = pulling an <span style="font-size: x-small"><b>aggro</b></span> encounter by moving close enough to them and doing nothing else to draw their...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 04-19-2007, 12:03 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 154
Posted By Makkaio
70 Guardian, 37 Ranger, 16 Illusionist, 16...

70 Guardian, 37 Ranger, 16 Illusionist, 16 Warden, 8 Monk.  After playing almost all of the classes, I wanted to settle on one of each of the main class types.  So I have <img...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 04-19-2007, 11:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 74
Posted By Makkaio
<p>Hmmmmmm.  Not 100% sure, but that is an...

<p>Hmmmmmm.  Not 100% sure, but that is an adventure pack and I believe you have to pay for it separately, like Splitpaw and Lost Dynasty.  I'd upgrade the second account to a Station Pass if that is...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 04-19-2007, 11:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 193
Posted By Makkaio
There are a number of things that would be great...

There are a number of things that would be great if we could place them in our houses.  Specifically, any legendary or higher quest items, and even drops.  Hallmark quest items, like the T3 armor...
Forum: Guardian 10-03-2006, 08:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 492
Posted By Makkaio
<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Sililos wrote:<BR> Im...

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Sililos wrote:<BR> Im finding lately it impossible to levelup or compleate quests.<BR>I just cant find groups nor kill anything even green, Nearly nobody makes Guardian skills,...
Forum: Guardian 06-27-2006, 10:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 108
Posted By Makkaio
<DIV>It completely depends on how you set up your...

<DIV>It completely depends on how you set up your traits, AAs and equipment.  I'm not getting into the long, boring details here.  But I solo my guard a lot better than a couple of my zerker...
Forum: Guardian 06-27-2006, 10:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 225
Posted By Makkaio
<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Kiennas wrote:<BR> ...

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Kiennas wrote:<BR> <DIV>Going on down WIS 4/4/8/8 is a must for any tank. Remember 1 dmg point equals 1 hate point so having 19% dps boost equals a good amount of  hate gain...
Forum: Guardian 06-09-2006, 09:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 93
Posted By Makkaio
<DIV><FONT color=#ff0000>Sounds like you got into...

<DIV><FONT color=#ff0000>Sounds like you got into a group full of lazy people who don't want to pay attention and target their own mobs.  Your scenario sounds just plain silly.  It also sounds like...
Forum: Guardian 06-09-2006, 09:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 144
Posted By Makkaio
<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Aven Elonis wrote:<BR>...

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Aven Elonis wrote:<BR> <DIV>Imho, if you are the MT for your guild then being a Guardian can be fun. If you are not the MT for your guild, you'll have miniminal contribution on...
Forum: Guardian 03-13-2006, 07:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 182
Posted By Makkaio
<div>The only thing you can't do with Form of the...

<div>The only thing you can't do with Form of the Rook is get on a mount, which breaks it.  Crossing some zones seems to break it too.</div>
Forum: Ranger 03-04-2006, 01:39 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 760
Posted By Makkaio
<div></div><p>Wow.</p><p>Now I can go back to...

<div></div><p>Wow.</p><p>Now I can go back to playing my "main" character <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p><p>Just wow.</p>
Forum: Assassin 02-03-2006, 08:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 385
Posted By Makkaio
<div></div><blockquote><hr>whytakemine wrote:By...

<div></div><blockquote><hr>whytakemine wrote:By pulsing in and out of fights, are you talking about moving back to avoid aoe's?  I can't figure out why a brigand wouldn't need to do...
Forum: Assassin 02-03-2006, 08:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 47
Posted By Makkaio
<div></div><div></div><div>Rolled an assassin...

<div></div><div></div><div>Rolled an assassin right off the bat yesterday when the servers went up.  Got him to level 10 without any real problem and just by playing casually.  I think they are fun...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 01-30-2006, 08:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 134
Posted By Makkaio
<div></div><blockquote><hr>Zald...

<div></div><blockquote><hr>Zald wrote:<blockquote><hr>Makkaio wrote:<div>When the new update kicks in, I hope they look at letting us choose between the corresponding classes.  I understand that due...
Forum: Guardian 01-25-2006, 08:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 377
Posted By Makkaio
<div></div><font color="#cc0000">Just jumping in...

<div></div><font color="#cc0000">Just jumping in because I'm too lazy to write out a whole list myself <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY"...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 01-25-2006, 08:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 134
Posted By Makkaio
<div>When the new update kicks in, I hope they...

<div>When the new update kicks in, I hope they look at letting us choose between the corresponding classes.  I understand that due to current game mechanics that one needed to change to either the...
Forum: Guardian 01-24-2006, 10:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 268
Posted By Makkaio
<div></div><blockquote><hr>Fippe wrote:Depents on...

<div></div><blockquote><hr>Fippe wrote:Depents on what you are wearing at present.If you'r in full ebon, going to full indium will dramatically decrease your AC.If you got worse gear then ebon I...
Forum: Guardian 01-24-2006, 09:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 268
Posted By Makkaio
<div>I'm about to hit 50 guard, finally.  Don't...

<div>I'm about to hit 50 guard, finally.  Don't have quite enough plat for all cobalt.  Would a full set of imbued indium get me through a couple levels until I have the plat to upgrade?  I really...
Forum: Guardian 01-11-2006, 10:58 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 655
Posted By Makkaio
<div>When I was a reporter, we had a saying that...

<div>When I was a reporter, we had a saying that if ALL sides equally hated you then you were doing your job right.  Well, from looking at all the forums, looks like SOE has properly balanced the...
Forum: Guardian 01-11-2006, 10:42 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 388
Posted By Makkaio
<div></div><blockquote><hr>ZIMTOK wrote:<div>You...

<div></div><blockquote><hr>ZIMTOK wrote:<div>You didnt read the part where I said "Don't believe what you hear".  I'm telling you as an experienced player that all can tank in a 6 man group but we...
Forum: Guardian 01-11-2006, 10:39 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 388
Posted By Makkaio
<div></div><blockquote><hr>Wasuna...

<div></div><blockquote><hr>Wasuna wrote:<div></div><div>Keep saying whatever you want. I forgot the name of the person but it's a few posts above this, all fighters tank equally. We all do it...
Forum: Guardian 01-11-2006, 10:26 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 388
Posted By Makkaio
<div></div><blockquote><hr>livejazz...

<div></div><blockquote><hr>livejazz wrote:<div></div><blockquote><hr>ZIMTOK wrote:<div> </div><div>STOP GOING ON WHAT YOU HEAR.  What you hear and what is reality are 2 different...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 11-30-2005, 08:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 206
Posted By Makkaio
<DIV>I'd have to disagree about shards being part...

<DIV>I'd have to disagree about shards being part of the challenge of the game.  Getting rid of them is getting rid of a nuisance.  They are not a challenging or integral part of game play.  There is...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 07-15-2005, 08:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 122
Posted By Makkaio
<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Neverborne2...

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Neverborne2 wrote:<BR>Heres my take on it. As a member of a level 26 guild who has busted butt on writs, I don't like this change because it is going to trivialize one of the...
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