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Forum: PVP Discussion 06-21-2007, 11:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 165
Posted By DudeMan
<p>My lvl-locked PvP toon is lvl 17.9 with 25 AAs...

<p>My lvl-locked PvP toon is lvl 17.9 with 25 AAs atm.  I did this exclusively with quests (with debt and locked at 10) and killing nameds in the T2 zones only.  My twink hasn't even seen a higher...
Forum: PVP Discussion 06-17-2007, 04:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 298
Posted By DudeMan
<p>That's easy.  Whatever classes are available...

<p>That's easy.  Whatever classes are available so that your group is either:</p><p>A.  Outnumbering the enemy at least 2 to 1 (but preferrably north of 3 to 1...), or</p><p>B.  The level range of...
Forum: PVP Discussion 06-17-2007, 01:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 80
Posted By DudeMan
<p>Yes it is possible but now you will be looking...

<p>Yes it is possible but now you will be looking over your shoulder everytime you engage a mob.  As the previous poster mentioned you will die, repeatedly.  If you can't stand the thought of waiting...
Forum: PVP Discussion 06-16-2007, 10:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 49
Posted By DudeMan
Lol.  That's just it, the only time its a problem...

Lol.  That's just it, the only time its a problem is when they die to one...  Guess the entire PvP system needs an overhual... <img src="/smilies/e78feac27fa924c4d0ad6cf5819f3554.gif" border="0"...
Forum: PVP Discussion 06-16-2007, 07:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 49
Posted By DudeMan
<cite>DudeMan wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>1.  New...

<cite>DudeMan wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>1.  New Players are turned off because twinks gank them unmercifully - <span style="color: #0066cc">Other than the "satisfaction" of an easy kill, it appears...
Forum: PVP Discussion 06-16-2007, 07:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 49
Posted By DudeMan
<p>My intention here is not for us to rehash a...

<p>My intention here is not for us to rehash a million more times the pros and cons of these new changes for PvP.  As happy as I am to see something being done about these issues, I don't feel they...
Forum: PVP Discussion 06-16-2007, 01:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 513
Posted By DudeMan
Icculus@Venekor wrote: <blockquote><p>haven't...

Icculus@Venekor wrote: <blockquote><p>haven't been able to catch ya on ICQ lately, so here goes.</p><p>The fundamental problem with increasing accounts on your pvp servers is this:</p><p>Mom and dad...
Forum: PVP Discussion 06-16-2007, 12:15 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 154
Posted By DudeMan
<p>Ya it sucked the first time I spent a nice...

<p>Ya it sucked the first time I spent a nice chunk of change to repec and I found out that you couldn't move points to the other tree...  Eh, my fault for not reading the update notes, I guess.... ...
Forum: Expansions and Adventure Packs 05-12-2007, 12:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 136
Posted By DudeMan
As a bard I wouldn't have the words to describe...

As a bard I wouldn't have the words to describe how awesome this would be. Sony if you would be up to the challenge I would personally underwrite the entire cost of making this happen. I'm serious!...
Forum: Dirge 04-14-2007, 11:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 52
Posted By DudeMan
<cite>Creator wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>Hello...

<cite>Creator wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>Hello everyone, I just returned to EQ2 after about a year break. I never really did much in the game but decided to give it ago again. Anyway since my return...
Forum: Tradeskill Discussion 04-12-2007, 10:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 258
Posted By DudeMan
<cite>Ligur wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>I don't...

<cite>Ligur wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>I don't have the numbers in front of me since I am goofing off at work but I know the general results that I have found.</p><p>First let me say that I started...
Forum: Tradeskill Discussion 04-06-2007, 12:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 99
Posted By DudeMan
Firamas wrote: <blockquote>Well, I'm sure you've...

Firamas wrote: <blockquote>Well, I'm sure you've heard of Wikipedia and know that it's basically the Google of "How does this work?" type situations, but here's the link anyway:  <a...
Forum: Tradeskill Discussion 04-06-2007, 11:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 99
Posted By DudeMan
<cite>FaeDesi wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>Here's...

<cite>FaeDesi wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>Here's a 6th grade probability lesson: Roll a die... what are your odds that you get a 6?  Roll another die... what are your odds that you get a 6? Roll...
Forum: Tradeskill Discussion 04-06-2007, 03:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 99
Posted By DudeMan
<cite>Firamas wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>Here's...

<cite>Firamas wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>Here's some <b>general advice</b> to keep in mind, for the sanity of us all, when discussing RNG's: If you don't have even a basic background in computer...
Forum: Tradeskill Discussion 04-06-2007, 01:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 99
Posted By DudeMan
Ah a subject near and dear to my heart! Thx to...

Ah a subject near and dear to my heart! Thx to the OP for taking the time to post your results. Since I first posted my idea on transmuting and skilling-up in grps of four I have transmuted about...
Forum: Tradeskill Discussion 04-06-2007, 12:18 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 291
Posted By DudeMan
<p>Double post. My bad.</p>

<p>Double post. My bad.</p>
Forum: Tradeskill Discussion 03-26-2007, 10:47 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 291
Posted By DudeMan
<cite>Jackula wrote:</cite><blockquote>What you...

<cite>Jackula wrote:</cite><blockquote>What you just said doesn't make sense in a real world coin flipping analogy.  It is like saying when you flip a quarter you want a heads result.  After...
Forum: Tradeskill Discussion 03-23-2007, 12:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 232
Posted By DudeMan
As a casual player it will take a long time to...

As a casual player it will take a long time to lvl a crafter to 70 (if that is infact your intention...).  Being that you say you are a newb I'm guessing that your toons are under level 30.  In that...
Forum: Tradeskill Discussion 03-23-2007, 12:01 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 291
Posted By DudeMan
<p>Well after giving this a few weeks and after...

<p>Well after giving this a few weeks and after reading all the replies I will concede that the RNG does appear to be more random than I initially thought.  Having said that, I still use this...
Forum: Dirge 03-22-2007, 09:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 55
Posted By DudeMan
<p>I went sword (dagger) and board so keep that...

<p>I went sword (dagger) and board so keep that in mind...</p><p>When I'm running around solo I almost always run Harl's (STR & AGI buff), PoS, Self Buff, Dissonant Boon (ATK skills buff) and the...
Forum: Tradeskill Discussion 03-21-2007, 02:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 275
Posted By DudeMan
<p>It would be faster to just buy the mats and...

<p>It would be faster to just buy the mats and grind the T1 recipes for your skill ups.  You don't necassarily have to farm all the plat, especially if you have a lvl 60+ crafter (which I assume you...
Forum: Dirge 03-09-2007, 11:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 92
Posted By DudeMan
I was just wondering if anyone has a link or info...

I was just wondering if anyone has a link or info on where all the Dirge Fabled and Legendary armor sets (Nightcord, Vhalen's, Requiem etc..) drop?  I would love to see a comprehensive list.  Any...
Forum: Dirge 03-02-2007, 03:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 89
Posted By DudeMan
<p>Ok, so PvP then...  Well here's my take on...

<p>Ok, so PvP then...  Well here's my take on that.</p><p>This is a bit of rehash, but a strong defense is essential for a Dirge in PvP.  We just don't do enough burst DPS to take out most classes...
Forum: Dirge 03-01-2007, 02:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 89
Posted By DudeMan
<p>Are you on a PvP or PvE server?  I have a...

<p>Are you on a PvP or PvE server?  I have a Dirge on both and they are considerably different builds, so without knowing which server you are on its kinda hard to go into any detail...</p><p>As far...
Forum: Dirge 03-01-2007, 04:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 143
Posted By DudeMan
Can someone plz confirm this?

Can someone plz confirm this?
Forum: Dirge 02-24-2007, 10:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 172
Posted By DudeMan
<p>Yes you will lose some DPS, but depending on...

<p>Yes you will lose some DPS, but depending on the situation it may be worth it.  One of the great abilities you gain on the way to maxing out double attack it a roundshield knockback ability. ...
Forum: Tradeskill Discussion 02-24-2007, 10:31 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 291
Posted By DudeMan
<p>LOL!  Kire that Wiki was <b><i>exactly...

<p>LOL!  Kire that Wiki was <b><i>exactly </i></b>what I was referring to when I said an "illusion".  I read about that long ago and didn't even think to Wiki it.  So I myself am not entirely sold...
Forum: Tradeskill Discussion 02-24-2007, 02:40 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 291
Posted By DudeMan
"Heads or Tails".  I like that analogy.  It...

"Heads or Tails".  I like that analogy.  It almost explains the total randomness of the RNG in this game...  It did however lead me to think of a few finer points, like the fact that flipping a coin,...
Forum: Tradeskill Discussion 02-24-2007, 06:08 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 291
Posted By DudeMan
<p>Arrrgg... Quick reply gave some "duplicate...

<p>Arrrgg... Quick reply gave some "duplicate post" crap and I lost my entire reply...</p><p>Anyway, The gist of it was my numbers came out pretty close or a little better in some cases.  All the...
Forum: Tradeskill Discussion 02-23-2007, 11:26 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 291
Posted By DudeMan
Just wanted to thank those that added some good...

Just wanted to thank those that added some good info here, especially about the Adept IIIs breaking down like legendary... I didn't know that! And yes furniture doesn't transmute, I should of...
Forum: Tradeskill Discussion 02-20-2007, 03:24 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 291
Posted By DudeMan
<p>Transmuting is easily the most expensive and...

<p>Transmuting is easily the most expensive and frustrating tradeskill in the game at the moment.  It's not that its hard or a complex process or anything, it's the apparent sheer randomness of...
Forum: Dirge 02-17-2007, 11:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 88
Posted By DudeMan
Ya I left for a while, got totally burned out,...

Ya I left for a while, got totally burned out, but then I came back when they launched PvP servers. Personally PvP changed everything. I don't know if that will do the trick for you, but if you...
Forum: Dirge 02-13-2007, 12:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 55
Posted By DudeMan
If there is one thing I learned about DRGs in PvP...

If there is one thing I learned about DRGs in PvP is that regardless of the fact that we wear chain and can weild a shield, we are still pretty squishy. With that in mind whatever you can do to stay...
Forum: Dirge 01-21-2007, 01:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 119
Posted By DudeMan
<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P></P> <HR>...

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P></P> <HR> <P>Morrgan_Soerenson wrote:<BR>... Are there any nice 1 hd. daggers out there, geared towards a scout (or a fighter?) but definatly NOT finger-wraggler?<BR>From lvl 49...
Forum: Dirge 01-11-2007, 07:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 180
Posted By DudeMan
<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Mildavyn wrote:<BR>...

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Mildavyn wrote:<BR> <DIV>Now after having read all that about auto-attack, completely disregard it because you play on a PvP server. If you aren't kiting in PvP you are going...
Forum: Dirge 01-11-2007, 02:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 180
Posted By DudeMan
<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Godstalk wrote:<BR> Nope. ...

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Godstalk wrote:<BR> Nope.  Autoattack accounts for more DPS than anything else you have.  I wouldn't discount it.<BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> <P><BR>Really?  And how does that work...
Forum: Dirge 01-10-2007, 10:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 180
Posted By DudeMan
<P>Thanks for the responses guys.</P> <P>After...

<P>Thanks for the responses guys.</P> <P>After some consideration on this, I believe I will use a respec and try the "Sword & Board" setup and head down the STA line to max the double attack skill. ...
Forum: Dirge 01-08-2007, 07:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 180
Posted By DudeMan
<FONT color=#3366ff>Thanks for the reply...

<FONT color=#3366ff>Thanks for the reply Godstalk.  Would you, or anyone else, care to elaborate on a few things?</FONT><BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Godstalk wrote:<BR> <P>1.  If you have not gone down...
Forum: Dirge 01-07-2007, 12:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 180
Posted By DudeMan
<DIV>I am a lvl 59 on the Nagafen server and all...

<DIV>I am a lvl 59 on the Nagafen server and all my spells and CAs are Adept 3 or better.  At the moment I am currently set up for dual weild with two imbued mastercratfed weapons, a dagger and...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 12-14-2006, 07:36 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 564
Posted By DudeMan
<DIV>Although I didn't read every single post in...

<DIV>Although I didn't read every single post in this thread, what I did read was pretty humurous to me.  "I spent like 5 Plat and now I have a few hundred less hitpoints..."  Why would anybody spend...
Forum: Dirge 07-24-2006, 07:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 92
Posted By DudeMan
<DIV>I used it on a few occaisions when the...

<DIV>I used it on a few occaisions when the melees were complaining of a lot of missed hits, especially when the have to go in defensive stance.  It does work, but it only affects the chance to hit...
Forum: Dirge 07-24-2006, 07:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 294
Posted By DudeMan
<DIV>Like the other poster said, Totems.  Problem...

<DIV>Like the other poster said, Totems.  Problem Solved.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Other than that, I have a lvl 51 DRG on Nag and I am currently sitting here about 3 good kills from Champion (Had it,...
Forum: Dirge 04-06-2006, 10:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 127
Posted By DudeMan
<div>That's what I would have...

<div>That's what I would have done...</div>
Forum: Dirge 03-29-2006, 08:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 104
Posted By DudeMan
<div></div><p>I'm assuming your on a PvE server...

<div></div><p>I'm assuming your on a PvE server and in most situations you are better served with dual wield.  Since we no longer proc with the off hand, however, the dual weild option is not...
Forum: Dirge 03-11-2006, 11:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 119
Posted By DudeMan
<div></div>Easy... Lanet's.

<div></div>Easy... Lanet's.
Forum: Dirge 03-10-2006, 08:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 219
Posted By DudeMan
<div></div><div>Like the majority of us here, I...

<div></div><div>Like the majority of us here, I came to the PvP server after having spent some time on a PvE server.  Bottom line: almost everything changes.  Battles go by so much faster versus...
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