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Forum: Illusionist 09-14-2005, 03:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 124
Posted By Oghi
<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT size=2></FONT> <HR>...

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT size=2></FONT> <HR> Dainger wrote:<BR> <DIV><FONT size=2> Just thought i'd say hi :smileyhappy:.  This combat revamp could bring me back as well (i saw it grabbed you Oghier,...
Forum: Developer Roundtable 09-10-2005, 09:08 AM
Replies: 277
Views: 1,537
Posted By Oghi
<DIV><FONT size=2>I respect the devs willingness...

<DIV><FONT size=2>I respect the devs willingness to undertake such massive changes for the long-term health of the game.  I believe the overall direction of the changes to be positive.  They should...
Forum: Illusionist 09-09-2005, 08:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 132
Posted By Oghi
<P><FONT size=2>I believe I'll stick by my...

<P><FONT size=2>I believe I'll stick by my earlier prediction:  By next week, we'll be a polearm class with leather armour.  And lutes.</FONT></P>
Forum: In Testing Feedback 09-06-2005, 10:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 152
Posted By Oghi
<FONT size=2>Excellent post, Xekutor.  My...

<FONT size=2>Excellent post, Xekutor.  My experiences have been similar.  Many folks wait too long before tackling higher-level content.  Most players in every MMO flock toward the easiest and least...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 09-06-2005, 09:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 152
Posted By Oghi
<DIV><FONT size=2>EQ2 isn't "dumbed down."  EQ1...

<DIV><FONT size=2>EQ2 isn't "dumbed down."  EQ1 is no more complex or difficult; no MMO is.  The difference between a WoW or EQ2 and the "hardcore" games such as EQ1 and Vanguard is simply an issue...
Forum: Coercer 09-06-2005, 08:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 394
Posted By Oghi
<DIV><FONT size=2>These changes make the...

<DIV><FONT size=2>These changes make the enchanter subclasses more distinct, too.  In live, coercers have always had a slight edge in power regen, while illusionists have been better at crowd...
Forum: Illusionist 09-06-2005, 07:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 100
Posted By Oghi
<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT size=2></FONT> <HR> SunTsu...

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT size=2></FONT> <HR> SunTsu wrote:<BR><BR> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT size=2> I don't care if it looks like a rusty beer can with zero graphic. </FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <DIV><FONT...
Forum: Illusionist 09-06-2005, 11:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 92
Posted By Oghi
<FONT size=2>Just remember, the key issue with...

<FONT size=2>Just remember, the key issue with our CC abilities has never been their power, but their necessity.  All these long-duration, short-recast mezzes will certainly make us able to control...
Forum: Illusionist 09-06-2005, 10:54 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 365
Posted By Oghi
<P><FONT size=2>Wow, some great...

<P><FONT size=2>Wow, some great changes.</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2>That may actually be too much CC.  It looks like it'll be simple to lock down 5+ mobs now.  I'm surprised they changed it that...
Forum: Illusionist 09-05-2005, 11:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 116
Posted By Oghi
<P><FONT size=2>Lyriel,</FONT></P> <P><FONT...

<P><FONT size=2>Lyriel,</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2>Are you testing the changes?  If so, then I'd like to hear some specifics about your pre- and post-revamp capabilities.  I will admit to having...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 09-05-2005, 07:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 271
Posted By Oghi
<FONT size=2>Two threads up from this one...

<FONT size=2>Two threads up from this one currently, there is another thread entititled "Please add an auto-decline for dueling."  It contains a dev response that the command already exists, and...
Forum: Illusionist 09-05-2005, 10:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 100
Posted By Oghi
<FONT size=2>Same for root.  The pet should be...

<FONT size=2>Same for root.  The pet should be casting nukes, DoT's and stun spells, period.  Everything else is far more likely to be wasted than not.  Do summoners have similar issues with their...
Forum: Illusionist 09-05-2005, 10:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 86
Posted By Oghi
<P><FONT size=2>I like the concentration slot...

<P><FONT size=2>I like the concentration slot system.  We will have to make some choices -- enchanters have always been a class that requires thought and flexibility, instead of just banging the big...
Forum: Illusionist 09-05-2005, 10:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 116
Posted By Oghi
<BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Catlea wrote:<BR>The DOF...

<BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Catlea wrote:<BR>The DOF changes currenty planned make illuisionist power regen in-combat only, <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> <P>Catlea, this is from Moorgard's up-to-date changes...
Forum: Illusionist 09-05-2005, 05:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 251
Posted By Oghi
<DIV><FONT size=2>They should remove the mezz...

<DIV><FONT size=2>They should remove the mezz spell from the Doppelganger's arsenal.  There are virtually no situations in which you will want your pet to mezz.</FONT></DIV>
Forum: Illusionist 09-05-2005, 05:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 116
Posted By Oghi
<DIV><FONT size=2>I'm fairly sure that Insight...

<DIV><FONT size=2>I'm fairly sure that Insight buffs regen both in-combat and out.  Players won't be reaching the regen caps via items alone -- they will need a chanter or bard.  I also disagree...
Forum: Illusionist 09-04-2005, 10:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 43
Posted By Oghi
<DIV><FONT size=2>Look down about 15 threads, to...

<DIV><FONT size=2>Look down about 15 threads, to "Illusionist spells, pre- and post-revamp".  The link you seek is there.</FONT></DIV>
Forum: Coercer 09-03-2005, 05:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 632
Posted By Oghi
<DIV><FONT size=2>This looks like a really nasty...

<DIV><FONT size=2>This looks like a really nasty change to Charm.  When the new spells first came out, I wished my 50th illusionist had chosen the coercer path.  Not now.  Early charm breaks made...
Forum: Illusionist 09-03-2005, 01:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 57
Posted By Oghi
<FONT size=2>That's good news, I think.  Let's...

<FONT size=2>That's good news, I think.  Let's hope it lasts!  SOE's constant changes to these variables seem intended to prove one long disputed point:  They can, in fact, program a truly random...
Forum: Illusionist 09-02-2005, 11:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 189
Posted By Oghi
<P><FONT size=2>Thanks!  All illusionists on this...

<P><FONT size=2>Thanks!  All illusionists on this board owe you a debt of thanks for your work in keeping us informed.  We should probably also thank your employer, for giving you internet access and...
Forum: Illusionist 09-02-2005, 12:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 79
Posted By Oghi
<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT size=2></FONT> <HR>...

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT size=2></FONT> <HR> Darmash wrote:<BR>This is probably the only use for the ability. They could as well remove it.<BR> <BR><FONT size=2></FONT> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR><FONT...
Forum: Illusionist 09-02-2005, 12:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 79
Posted By Oghi
<DIV><FONT size=2>Good PvP usually involves some...

<DIV><FONT size=2>Good PvP usually involves some form of rock-paper-scissors.  We may end up being paper to the wizards' rock.  But now imagine that wizard vs a guardian.  Poor guardian. Dunno who...
Forum: Illusionist 09-02-2005, 12:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 79
Posted By Oghi
<P><FONT size=2>I suspect a lot of mage vs mage...

<P><FONT size=2>I suspect a lot of mage vs mage combat will come down to who gets off the first mezz/ stun.  As for spell reflection, they will need to make it dispellable.  If they do, then...
Forum: Illusionist 09-01-2005, 11:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 47
Posted By Oghi
<DIV><FONT size=2>I've always loved our "pause...

<DIV><FONT size=2>I've always loved our "pause button," and it appears we get to keep it after the revamp.  If you do it carefully, even most pickup groups pick up on it:</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT...
Forum: Illusionist 09-01-2005, 11:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 98
Posted By Oghi
<P><FONT size=2>Does Wisdom now add directly to...

<P><FONT size=2>Does Wisdom now add directly to your resist modifiers, as displayed on the character sheet?  Or will parsing be required to observe its effects?  Unless Wisdom does add quite a bit of...
Forum: Illusionist 09-01-2005, 08:01 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 98
Posted By Oghi
<P><FONT size=2>So, which of the spells do we...

<P><FONT size=2>So, which of the spells do we think may have some use at 50+, and especially at 60?  Let's assume two things.  First, you'll be able to upgrade any spell to Adept 3 eventually...
Forum: Illusionist 08-31-2005, 06:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 55
Posted By Oghi
<P><FONT size=2>There aren't any mage-specific...

<P><FONT size=2>There aren't any mage-specific quests after the level 20 armour set.  Definitely do those (though some people skip the final piece, in order to preserve centaur faction).  Those...
Forum: Illusionist 08-31-2005, 06:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 47
Posted By Oghi
<P><FONT size=2>Let the monk pull, so he has...

<P><FONT size=2>Let the monk pull, so he has initial aggro.   On each pull, you must decide whether to prioritise damage or damage mitigation.  If it's a simple pull that the monk can tank without...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 08-31-2005, 04:04 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 558
Posted By Oghi
<P><FONT size=2>Most players are *far* more...

<P><FONT size=2>Most players are *far* more concerned with their level 60 training spell than their their level 10 pick.   In the lower levels, you ding some aspect of character development every few...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 08-31-2005, 12:43 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 558
Posted By Oghi
<DIV><FONT size=2>The latest change to training...

<DIV><FONT size=2>The latest change to training spells should be rescinded.  Players *like* making choices as to how to upgrade their character.  First, SOE eliminated the unique training spells,...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 08-30-2005, 11:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 169
Posted By Oghi
<DIV><FONT size=2>Not gonna happen.</FONT></DIV>...

<DIV><FONT size=2>Not gonna happen.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2>/LOCK won't enable powerlevelling.  To get reasonable EXP, the lower-level character must do more...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 08-30-2005, 11:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 148
Posted By Oghi
<P><BR> </P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Vealslap...

<P><BR> </P> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Vealslap wrote:<BR>Well if it is required reading... please look at this guys post (the original post). I hope that some of his ideas/rants are at least taken into...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 08-30-2005, 11:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 172
Posted By Oghi
<FONT size=2>It's Tanks, Healers, and DPS.  Three...

<FONT size=2>It's Tanks, Healers, and DPS.  Three roles, with utility more or less spread out amongst all.  It's streamlined, making it easier for us to form groups and easier for the devs to balance...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 08-30-2005, 11:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 176
Posted By Oghi
<P><FONT size=2>Unique, interesting abilities vs...

<P><FONT size=2>Unique, interesting abilities vs a couple of free upgrades?  Erm.. This is a rhetorical question, right?</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2>I think SOE is just running out of time to finish...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 08-30-2005, 11:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 148
Posted By Oghi
<P><FONT size=2>If you have not seen SOE make...

<P><FONT size=2>If you have not seen SOE make changes in the game due to postings on the forums, you're trying *very* hard to ignore them.  I do think they read and react to some forums (e.g., this...
Forum: Illusionist 08-30-2005, 09:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 98
Posted By Oghi
<FONT size=2>I believe troubadors still get the...

<FONT size=2>I believe troubadors still get the training spell for Bria's, "Bria's Glorifying Ballad," which is 39 power/ tic at Master II (1 concentration).  I hope SOE reconsiders giving us the...
Forum: Illusionist 08-29-2005, 10:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 95
Posted By Oghi
<FONT size=2>Gigas -- What are these "M3 drops"...

<FONT size=2>Gigas -- What are these "M3 drops" you mention?  Does DoF have Master 3 spells?  I hadn't heard anything about that.</FONT>
Forum: Illusionist 08-29-2005, 10:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 95
Posted By Oghi
<P><FONT size=2>I believe neither Dynamism nor...

<P><FONT size=2>I believe neither Dynamism nor Legerity get upgrades.  They're level 48 and 49 spells, so we wouldn't be due the next spell in the line by 60.  If you are choosing between the two, I...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 08-29-2005, 05:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 237
Posted By Oghi
<P><FONT size=2>What lower-level items are you...

<P><FONT size=2>What lower-level items are you worried about?  And why would a farmer farm them?  Do you really see level-capped warlocks blasting away at the gnollpacks in Antonica for long-grey...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 08-29-2005, 12:38 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 544
Posted By Oghi
<FONT size=2>I also support making rare harvests...

<FONT size=2>I also support making rare harvests significantly less rare.  It's a huge boost for non-raiders.  It will also reduce the profitability of the 24-7 harvesters who work Feerot nodes as...
Forum: Warlock 08-27-2005, 09:00 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 347
Posted By Oghi
<P><FONT size=2>If Warlocks are to get a teleport...

<P><FONT size=2>If Warlocks are to get a teleport spell, you should teleport the critter into rock <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />  Instant death. ...
Forum: Illusionist 08-27-2005, 07:59 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 540
Posted By Oghi
<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT size=2></FONT> <HR>...

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE><FONT size=2></FONT> <HR> Cylanth wrote:<BR> <DIV><FONT size=2>I say, our dps doesnt come close to sorcerors, but they have the same utility as us<BR></FONT></DIV> <P><FONT...
Forum: Illusionist 08-26-2005, 08:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 67
Posted By Oghi
<P><FONT size=2>Thanks for the correction on the...

<P><FONT size=2>Thanks for the correction on the Doppelganger.</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2>It appears that the lower-level upgrades will be useless to level 50+ players, then -- we'd never use the...
Forum: Illusionist 08-26-2005, 07:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 67
Posted By Oghi
<P><FONT size=2>I believe it's safe to predict...

<P><FONT size=2>I believe it's safe to predict that every single illusionist not already in possession of an Insight Master I will choose to upgrade that.  Similarly, we'll all pick Abduct Mind for...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 08-25-2005, 10:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 96
Posted By Oghi
<DIV><FONT size=2>Dirges are not losing their...

<DIV><FONT size=2>Dirges are not losing their runspeed buff.  MG has posted that it'll be added back in to your regular spell line.  Check the dev tracker <img...
Forum: Illusionist 08-25-2005, 10:00 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 308
Posted By Oghi
<FONT size=2>Good.  Thanks!  Now, Kaisa.. what...

<FONT size=2>Good.  Thanks!  Now, Kaisa.. what are our new Master II training choices? <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />  Er.. if you have time,...
Forum: Illusionist 08-25-2005, 09:52 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 308
Posted By Oghi
<FONT size=2>Wow.. Dynamism hate gets assigned to...

<FONT size=2>Wow.. Dynamism hate gets assigned to the target?  How about Prismatic Strife?  If both of those assign hate to the person we cast them on, illusionists may have a significant ability to...
Forum: Illusionist 08-25-2005, 09:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 66
Posted By Oghi
<P><FONT size=2>Good post.  I agree with most of...

<P><FONT size=2>Good post.  I agree with most of your points:</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2>- Mezz Durations.  They went from too long to too short.  We need the "just right" porridge here</FONT></P>...
Forum: Illusionist 08-25-2005, 09:22 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 308
Posted By Oghi
There is one advantage to having short recast,...

There is one advantage to having short recast, small nukes -- Dynamism will proc more frequently.  If our spells did 15x the damage, for 15x the recast time (as wizard nukes seem to do), we'd rarely...
Forum: Illusionist 08-25-2005, 12:23 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 540
Posted By Oghi
<FONT size=2>The DPS upgrade is pretty dramatic,...

<FONT size=2>The DPS upgrade is pretty dramatic, actually.  Take a peek at some of the parses recently posted here.  I do not know how we'll compare with other mages, but it's far better than what we...
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