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Forum: Guardian 09-30-2006, 03:52 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 396
Posted By Aar
I predict Zerkers will feel the nerf bat.  Guard...

I predict Zerkers will feel the nerf bat.  Guard +Def buffs will mean something..and zerkers will not have a distinct advantage over crusaders in damage absorption/survivability outside of hps, just...
Forum: History and Lore 07-18-2006, 02:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 303
Posted By Aar
One could always suppose that the item itself is...

One could always suppose that the item itself is not damaged, but more the straps and fittings that attach it, which the menders do repair.ie: you broke the shoelaces on your magical boots of...
Forum: Guardian 07-18-2006, 01:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 168
Posted By Aar
Also, I assume your strength isn't capped...

Also, I assume your strength isn't capped pre-AA's.  Your CA's and auto-attack damage are being increased by the strength from the initial AA in the line.The real nice thing about the sta line is...
Forum: Guardian 06-30-2006, 07:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 108
Posted By Aar
For an alt, Zerker is almost always the better...

For an alt, Zerker is almost always the better choice.  More dps means faster levelling and more fun.   Zerkers buff the groups attack skills a lot more than a guardian, and put out more damage...
Forum: Illusionist 04-01-2006, 02:54 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 459
Posted By Aar
Fury's thorns in particular hit more than the mob...

Fury's thorns in particular hit more than the mob that hits the tank. The spell description says it damages the encounter, but it seems to only hit 3 mobs, and single target mez's do not block it.If...
Forum: Guardian 03-27-2006, 10:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 108
Posted By Aar
From my quick tests...it looks like +Mitigation...

From my quick tests...it looks like +Mitigation items are equivalent to the equivalent mitigation value on armor...so if its +138 to all three types of physical damage, its the same as if it had 138...
Forum: Guardian 03-21-2006, 10:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 153
Posted By Aar
Best I've found is the Drakeborn Bludgeoner...

Best I've found is the Drakeborn Bludgeoner (level 66 equipablie I think)Seen em up on the broker in the 2-5pp range. Not sure where they drop.
Forum: Guardian 03-20-2006, 10:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 174
Posted By Aar
Sentry watch is 55...tower of stone is 58.As for...

Sentry watch is 55...tower of stone is 58.As for using it effectively...its generally most effective for the overnuking mage.Let them get agro, and don't bother pulling it off. Pop sentry watch to...
Forum: Guardian 03-18-2006, 08:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 174
Posted By Aar
Guardians at the low levels are in general, worse...

Guardians at the low levels are in general, worse tanks than the other fighters.The biggest reason for this is that the armor selection is skewed towards leather wearers.  Rare crafted armor is about...
Forum: Guardian 03-17-2006, 05:23 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 327
Posted By Aar
So...isn't displayed avoidance supposed to cap at...

So...isn't displayed avoidance supposed to cap at 80% like mitigation?How would one hit 84% if this is the case...or are we looking at a math error that is allowing exceeding 80%?And yeah, I can't...
Forum: Guardian 03-17-2006, 12:14 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 327
Posted By Aar
Interesting. What buckler, and what tower are you...

Interesting. What buckler, and what tower are you using?My guess is that this has to do with the block rates they have on shields. If I recall correctly, they capped the rate at which a shield can...
Forum: Guardian 03-08-2006, 10:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 470
Posted By Aar
<blockquote><hr>Aven Elonis wrote:<div>I do not...

<blockquote><hr>Aven Elonis wrote:<div>I do not believe that Cobalt will GRAY out at 65. The Mig is the Mig regardless of level of user or creature faced. It is just as you go up in levels you can...
Forum: Guardian 03-07-2006, 11:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 156
Posted By Aar
Just verified master 1 protection is 48%, and...

Just verified master 1 protection is 48%, and about 40-50 less hate than master II.Found a master 1 protection for sale about 20 mins after I took master 2...so I respec'd, and took Flay. Being how...
Forum: Guardian 03-07-2006, 10:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 470
Posted By Aar
Remember, Cobalt greys out against level 65 mobs....

Remember, Cobalt greys out against level 65 mobs. You tend to fight 65s starting at 61...I swapped out my cobalt for t7 treasured, with comparable mitigation, and even though the displayed mitigation...
Forum: Guardian 03-06-2006, 11:00 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 1,305
Posted By Aar
Can we get this stickyfied?

Can we get this stickyfied?
Forum: Guardian 02-28-2006, 11:04 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 162
Posted By Aar
IMO, the line is definately designed for the...

IMO, the line is definately designed for the soloing tank...increased dps, and no need to hunt down elusive tower shields.But, if I were going to do that, I'd be a berserker <img...
Forum: Guardian 02-28-2006, 10:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 127
Posted By Aar
Not sure where some of this comes from, but IMO,...

Not sure where some of this comes from, but IMO, its an upgrade over T6.  Last night i got rid of most of my level 50 equipable stuff, and noticed a definate improvement in tanking, without much...
Forum: Guardian 02-25-2006, 04:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 388
Posted By Aar
<div><span><blockquote><hr>mastersardis...

<div><span><blockquote><hr>mastersardis wrote:<div></div><p>If HTL procs while stifled then the 12 second 100% parry is a must.</p><p>Anyone know if HTL procs while...
Forum: Guardian 02-18-2006, 05:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 182
Posted By Aar
Actually, I think it lives with a trainer in N...

Actually, I think it lives with a trainer in N Qeynos now.  I bought it a few weeks ago, and the Eldarr grove trainers were MIA...but the N Qeynos trainer had it as well as the other fun...
Forum: Guardian 02-13-2006, 10:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 504
Posted By Aar
So...correct me if I'm wrong, but I recall...

So...correct me if I'm wrong, but I recall reading that one of the KoS AA's is a parry/block everything short term (~20s) buff.  So, stack the 65 spell with the ability, and its autoriposte...could...
Forum: Guardian 02-04-2006, 03:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 397
Posted By Aar
<div><span><blockquote><hr>darkjb69...

<div><span><blockquote><hr>darkjb69 wrote:<div>What healer really wants to have 2 guys to heal in a fight instead of just one?</div><hr></blockquote>Druids.   The group heals/regens are quite...
Forum: Guardian 01-31-2006, 10:48 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 1,146
Posted By Aar
For single targets, yes.  However, heals/wards...

For single targets, yes.  However, heals/wards are generating that agro on the entire encounter, as are the regens, nukes, etc.   You can also tweak with it a bit by transfering agro (pick a scout...
Forum: Guardian 01-31-2006, 05:36 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 476
Posted By Aar
It'll be interesting to see how quiet this forum...

It'll be interesting to see how quiet this forum gets after the betrayal quest gets implemented for all levels <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY"...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 01-24-2006, 03:38 AM
Replies: 253
Views: 1,169
Posted By Aar
This fails to address the real issue:  Farming...

This fails to address the real issue:  Farming lower level dungeons is more profitable than farming t6.  By a big margin.So...people will train the greens...this means more of a disruptive...
Forum: Guardian 01-20-2006, 12:02 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,371
Posted By Aar
<div></div><div><span><blockquote><hr>Blackguard...

<div></div><div><span><blockquote><hr>Blackguard wrote:<div></div><span></span><p>To be honest, no classes should be able to win toe-to-toe against a near-even mob, especially at that high of a...
Forum: Guardian 01-19-2006, 11:49 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,371
Posted By Aar
The Offensive/shield/1h combo is compelling. ...

The Offensive/shield/1h combo is compelling.  Nice hit rate there, and dps/avoidance looks comparable to dw/defensive.And a higher str would mean better CA damage/hit rate than def/dw.<div></div>
Forum: Guardian 01-19-2006, 12:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 118
Posted By Aar
<div></div>1. Experiment with the mystic warding...

<div></div>1. Experiment with the mystic warding you, and determine if you are getting HtL procs - it may be that his wards are interfearing with reactive agro.2. Experiment with dual wield/offensive...
Forum: Guardian 01-17-2006, 05:47 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,122
Posted By Aar
Reduce the cast tim on the Taunting Assault line...

Reduce the cast tim on the Taunting Assault line from 2 seconds to .5.This would give guardians a slight edge in proactive AE agro, rather than relying exclusively on reactive hate to keep...
Forum: Guardian 01-13-2006, 11:14 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 787
Posted By Aar
HTL should really be changed to proc on all melee...

HTL should really be changed to proc on all melee attacks made against you, not just the ones that hit.  Reduce the amount of hate generated, and keep the % to proc the same, and the whole issue of...
Forum: Guardian 01-13-2006, 11:00 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 900
Posted By Aar
When people run out of things to say, and they...

When people run out of things to say, and they are re-iterating the same points again and again, personal attacks tend to creep in.Guardians are underpowered.  I think almost everyone here agrees on...
Forum: Guardian 01-12-2006, 01:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 74
Posted By Aar
That is my understanding of posts made by dev's....

That is my understanding of posts made by dev's. However, they've never confirmed the avoidance and mitigation modifiers for level are the same.  Avoidance and/or mitigation may be affected...
Forum: Guardian 01-10-2006, 03:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 179
Posted By Aar
So, in conclusion:Guardians MT raids, due to...

So, in conclusion:Guardians MT raids, due to minor advantages in tanking ability/survivability (mostly being the predictability of damage taken)Other fighters:a) more fun,b) (some) use less expensive...
Forum: Guardian 12-30-2005, 11:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 464
Posted By Aar
Its simple.  Guardians post LU13 are slightly...

Its simple.  Guardians post LU13 are slightly better tanks than the other fighters, when geared at the high end.  I'd quantify it as around 5-10% if you give a bit of value for predictible damage. ...
Forum: Guardian 12-17-2005, 12:26 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 787
Posted By Aar
<div></div>Simple solution:  Use offensive stance...

<div></div>Simple solution:  Use offensive stance with dw/2handers against mobs that don't hurt that much. (IE: greens/blues)  Or in groups where the added dps from groupmates for the added agro...
Forum: Guardian 12-15-2005, 11:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 160
Posted By Aar
Simply put, carbonite (and other handcrafted)...

Simply put, carbonite (and other handcrafted) armor and weapons blow.  They are 20% worse than treasured, which is 20% worse than legendary.You are at the end of life for the stuff too...so its even...
Forum: Guardian 12-13-2005, 10:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 121
Posted By Aar
Out of curiosity, what is the 80% mitigation...

Out of curiosity, what is the 80% mitigation value at 60?<div></div>
Forum: Guardian 12-07-2005, 06:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 69
Posted By Aar
You do realize of course that hitting the hotkey...

You do realize of course that hitting the hotkey for the HTL line cancels it when its active?And you can use keyboard shorcuts for these arts and you don't have to use the mouse to click it?Right...
Forum: Guardian 12-06-2005, 02:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 87
Posted By Aar
Yes, it works.If you take damage that would be...

Yes, it works.If you take damage that would be fatal, you are healed for a % of your health (its 35%ish at adept III), and you continue on with a heart explode buff for the next 30 seconds.  at that...
Forum: Guardian 12-04-2005, 12:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 87
Posted By Aar
doh, I read rhodium....my bad. Level 35 ability,...

doh, I read rhodium....my bad. Level 35 ability, unyielding will doesn't get replaced... <div></div>
Forum: Guardian 12-04-2005, 08:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 89
Posted By Aar
From what I've seen, the t5 fabled greying is a...

From what I've seen, the t5 fabled greying is a bit of a one-time issue.  The req level on it all is 40....so it goes grey at 55, and cobalt is better, even though they have similar mitigation. t6...
Forum: Illusionist 12-02-2005, 11:24 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 526
Posted By Aar
FWIW:Seal of ingenuity master I is 67...

FWIW:Seal of ingenuity master I is 67 int/wisTransient sentiment got changed, and no longer buffs int to 111 at adept 1.  If i recall correctly its now 99 int, and +38 to casting skills.<div></div>
Forum: Guardian 12-02-2005, 11:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 87
Posted By Aar
Assuming you go for master II on maddening...

Assuming you go for master II on maddening defense, I'd adept III your offensive and defensive stance.  You're going to be in one of those two almost all the time, they are pretty meaningfull...
Forum: Guardian 11-23-2005, 04:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 264
Posted By Aar
<div></div><div></div>"I want to be able to use...

<div></div><div></div>"I want to be able to use what is looted and be on par with the mobs..and perhaps more importantly..on par with the rest of the classes, without having to mine for rares (which...
Forum: Guardian 11-11-2005, 11:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 83
Posted By Aar
<div></div>Post combat changes, wearing...

<div></div>Post combat changes, wearing handcrafted for a guardian is like wearing nothing at all. I would recommend visiting the broker, and searching for treasured quality items for any slots that...
Forum: Guardian 11-04-2005, 11:33 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 255
Posted By Aar
The root effects on Anchor/wall of flesh are...

The root effects on Anchor/wall of flesh are going to be good for saving the life of stupid casters... They stack well with maddening defense too...if you can keep the mob in range. Mob chases...
Forum: Guardian 10-26-2005, 10:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 234
Posted By Aar
<p></p>I like the idea of these buffs... The...

<p></p>I like the idea of these buffs... The damage taken needs to be reduced so that we aren't paying a penalty for using them in total healing taken, or this percentage needs to scale with spell...
Forum: Guardian 10-20-2005, 10:14 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 1,971
Posted By Aar
<div></div>another issue: Other tank classes,...

<div></div>another issue: Other tank classes, (paladin/sk/brawler) get defensive stances that buff multiple stats. Paladins get +Str and Wis.  Each is buffed around 100 at the adept III level 46...
Forum: Guardian 10-19-2005, 08:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 118
Posted By Aar
Feyiron is utter crap. "Handcrafted" quality...

Feyiron is utter crap. "Handcrafted" quality armor is very bad.  Handcrafted from the previous tier is laughable.  Set your filter to treasured on the broker with a filter between 36 and 41, and buy...
Forum: Guardian 10-18-2005, 09:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 224
Posted By Aar
As it stands now, guardian isn't that great of a...

As it stands now, guardian isn't that great of a choice.  Brawlers are a lot more dps, and more utility, and aren't quite as dependant on their gear for tanking ability.  Additionally, their gear...
Forum: Guardian 10-17-2005, 09:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 107
Posted By Aar
IMO, skip cobalt for weapons. (silly that I am a...

IMO, skip cobalt for weapons. (silly that I am a weaponsmith and saying this, but its true that woodworked weapons are a better idea for fighters) You can sell the cobalt and buy 2-3 ironwood, then...
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