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Forum: Assassin 10-25-2007, 02:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 334
Posted By Jayad
Yeah. But don't worry - PVP doesn't affect PVE,...

Yeah. But don't worry - PVP doesn't affect PVE, except of course when it does.
Forum: Assassin 10-21-2007, 04:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 357
Posted By Jayad
We've already been down this road. The developers...

We've already been down this road. The developers said they didn't care about the difference in utility. You could argue it doesn't even matter in the scout classes (like swashy vs assassin). It's...
Forum: Assassin 10-20-2007, 12:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 97
Posted By Jayad
Check on eq2flames.com under the assassins forum....

Check on eq2flames.com under the assassins forum. Probably the best threads for it.
Forum: Assassin 10-19-2007, 01:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 158
Posted By Jayad
Decapitate with a huge sword would be kind of...

Decapitate with a huge sword would be kind of cool. But I'll stick with my duals <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />
Forum: Assassin 10-19-2007, 01:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 134
Posted By Jayad
The damage rating matters to some extent. You...

The damage rating matters to some extent. You have to factor in delay, max damage, the spread, procs, effects, and stats. That being said, the sword would be an upgrade over many fabled weapons but...
Forum: Assassin 10-17-2007, 02:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 125
Posted By Jayad
1. I usually use the dps/haste buffs, then...

1. I usually use the dps/haste buffs, then exacting and frontload then hit all the CAs if the fight is going to last long enough (30s+). If it's a short fight I might use only one or two of them. 2....
Forum: Assassin 10-17-2007, 02:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 158
Posted By Jayad
No, you want dual wields.

No, you want dual wields.
Forum: Assassin 10-16-2007, 05:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 158
Posted By Jayad
Longer. The longer the better, all things being...

Longer. The longer the better, all things being equal. Longer delay = less missed swings = more procs. Especially on the main hand.
Forum: Assassin 10-16-2007, 03:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 357
Posted By Jayad
If your MT is leading the parse... you need to...

If your MT is leading the parse... you need to look in the mirror.
Forum: Assassin 10-16-2007, 03:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 116
Posted By Jayad
It's been pretty common everywhere I've seen. I...

It's been pretty common everywhere I've seen. I think mainly because many assassins don't get the master.
Forum: Assassin 10-13-2007, 03:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 234
Posted By Jayad
Uhm I'm guessing Bleed or Shadow Blade but really...

Uhm I'm guessing Bleed or Shadow Blade but really take whatever seems good. You'll get to pick another set in 10 levels for new spells which are replaced anyhow <img...
Forum: Assassin 10-12-2007, 02:31 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 357
Posted By Jayad
3rd floor EH trash is a pretty good parse test,...

3rd floor EH trash is a pretty good parse test, since it's all just kill-kill-kill. It favors single target a bit, though, since there are fewer mobs. MMIS is a pretty decent parse test as well. You...
Forum: Warden 10-11-2007, 06:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 76
Posted By Jayad
#1 HP buffs #2 wards and reactives are both...

#1 HP buffs #2 wards and reactives are both superior to HOTs. I played one of our defilers the other day for a mob and it's truly sick how much stuff they have that is really nice for raiding...
Forum: Assassin 10-11-2007, 03:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 108
Posted By Jayad
I use Profit but the base UI is fine too. eq2maps...

I use Profit but the base UI is fine too. eq2maps is required though <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />
Forum: Assassin 10-11-2007, 03:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 157
Posted By Jayad
I'm guessing your probably had a fast weapon...

I'm guessing your probably had a fast weapon which would put you into stealth right away from an attack and now you maybe have switched it up?
Forum: Assassin 10-10-2007, 06:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 138
Posted By Jayad
There's a lot of threads about AAs. but you'll...

There's a lot of threads about AAs. but you'll likely want STA, maybe STR first. Or perhaps even some of the EOF "assassin" line abilities to improve your PVP skills. I'm not a PVPer so I can't...
Forum: Assassin 10-10-2007, 06:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 157
Posted By Jayad
how it's always been. You always want a CA ready...

how it's always been. You always want a CA ready before you use it, and maybe a 2nd one in case your stealth breaks during the chain.
Forum: Assassin 10-09-2007, 06:17 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 512
Posted By Jayad
Temp buffs != buffs. pretty simple. I think most...

Temp buffs != buffs. pretty simple. I think most top assassins would agree with me here...
Forum: Assassin 10-09-2007, 03:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 512
Posted By Jayad
What grish said. I mean, the only better weapon...

What grish said. I mean, the only better weapon for sure in the game is the Brell contested drop (very rare). The SS is extremely easy to get and it's only worse than ONE weapon? What exactly is the...
Forum: Assassin 10-09-2007, 03:25 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 512
Posted By Jayad
Phht temp buffs and procs. Give me a break. It...

Phht temp buffs and procs. Give me a break. It lasts 45 seconds and a recast of 5 minutes (before modifiers) so at max you're talking ~15% of the time assuming continuous fighting (which most decent...
Forum: Assassin 10-08-2007, 02:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 103
Posted By Jayad
We all know our EOF AAs aren't very good, but...

We all know our EOF AAs aren't very good, but that horse has been beaten and turned into glue. Even better is the fact that it takes 15 wasted points to get repeated stabbing. Only the 5 in the...
Forum: Assassin 10-08-2007, 02:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 134
Posted By Jayad
You're probably better off with a healer if...

You're probably better off with a healer if you're boxing. More important than the buffs is being able to live <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />
Forum: Assassin 10-07-2007, 10:10 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 512
Posted By Jayad
Unless you have a coercer or inquis+dirge 5 dps...

Unless you have a coercer or inquis+dirge 5 dps isn't totally wasted.. Sure it's not as good as 5 double attack or whatever, but overall it's a great weapon. Do you really want them to look at it and...
Forum: Assassin 10-07-2007, 01:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 103
Posted By Jayad
I thought so at one point but it's our best AA in...

I thought so at one point but it's our best AA in EOF, hands down.
Forum: Assassin 10-05-2007, 03:00 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 357
Posted By Jayad
I like jcap mostly very early in the fight (first...

I like jcap mostly very early in the fight (first 10 seconds or less). After that it's pretty much meh. Sure you benefit from it but I can't argue that a mage class wouldn't get more out of it at...
Forum: Assassin 10-04-2007, 03:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 357
Posted By Jayad
Well, you can't really comment on relative DPS if...

Well, you can't really comment on relative DPS if you're not in a guild where everybody is really good with awesome gear, because you just don't know. Skill is far more important until everybody has...
Forum: Assassin 10-03-2007, 07:56 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 512
Posted By Jayad
Rangers do really need a bow from SOD. But at...

Rangers do really need a bow from SOD. But at least in EOF there are a lot of decent bows, versus KOS which had like 2 (and very rare ones at that). (Still need an ammo bow tho) I think the Earthen...
Forum: Assassin 10-03-2007, 07:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 357
Posted By Jayad
Heh 4k is nothing special. I had higher parses...

Heh 4k is nothing special. I had higher parses than that in MMIS but there's like 3 people using stakes in them (not me) so I didn't want to post it. The thing is, even if you can spike to 10k on one...
Forum: Assassin 10-02-2007, 03:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 357
Posted By Jayad
<p>Don't blame the class.  Here's Enynti last...

<p>Don't blame the class.  Here's Enynti last night:</p><p>(01:50) 5102755 | 46389 [Wiz-Fusion-23054]</p><p>Assassin 443717 | 4034</p><p>Swash 396511 | 3605</p><p>Illu 358114 | 3256</p><p>Brig 347421...
Forum: Assassin 10-02-2007, 03:21 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 512
Posted By Jayad
Uhm the SOD does not suck.

Uhm the SOD does not suck.
Forum: Assassin 10-01-2007, 02:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 443
Posted By Jayad
Zone-wide I don't think the effect was more than...

Zone-wide I don't think the effect was more than 10-15%, if that. Personally, I think the proc change had a little less than 10% on me based on the EH zone parses I'm looking at, but I don't have a...
Forum: Warden 09-28-2007, 03:05 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,268
Posted By Jayad
Yes, but PI is the *only* decent buff wardens...

Yes, but PI is the *only* decent buff wardens have (that's put on somebody else), and it's not nearly good enough to take a spot in the MT group. And as you mentioned, at the high end, nobody really...
Forum: Assassin 09-26-2007, 07:27 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 512
Posted By Jayad
Muting/selling set pieces? Are you crazy? total...

Muting/selling set pieces? Are you crazy? total lack of brains there. I can't see a serious guild having more than 2 assassins unless they have like 80 people.
Forum: Assassin 09-24-2007, 05:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 140
Posted By Jayad
It won't mess up timers because timers just tell...

It won't mess up timers because timers just tell you when the earliest time an AOE can go off is. Mobs won't always AOE immediately when they can.
Forum: Assassin 09-24-2007, 05:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 443
Posted By Jayad
You can't tell anything with the bug at the...

You can't tell anything with the bug at the moment, so who cares? It'll be fixed tomorrow and then we'll see. Unless you're in a top guild with everybody having great gear and skills, comparing...
Forum: Assassin 09-23-2007, 02:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 300
Posted By Jayad
There's two cloaks that drop in MMIS: 25% haste,...

There's two cloaks that drop in MMIS: 25% haste, 2% melee crit ("cloak of the kindred") from the two orange vamps before mayong, and Mayong drops a 30% haste, 2% melee/spell/heal crit cloak...
Forum: Assassin 09-23-2007, 02:33 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 512
Posted By Jayad
The 3 set bonus is very nice, although, you have...

The 3 set bonus is very nice, although, you have to compare it to some of the better set bonuses to have a real idea of where it stands. By 'very nice' I mean I'd actually try to wear some gear to...
Forum: Assassin 09-23-2007, 02:47 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 512
Posted By Jayad
A lot of class gear has lame set bonuses. But a...

A lot of class gear has lame set bonuses. But a few have some really nice ones. They weren't thought out very well (if they wanted to give ones you really wanted).
Forum: Warden 09-21-2007, 02:58 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,268
Posted By Jayad
Heh. At the top end, wardens are actually *less*...

Heh. At the top end, wardens are actually *less* useful because you have the gear to not require the healing power of the warden. While you are gearing up on the hardest fights, you need more...
Forum: Assassin 09-21-2007, 02:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 443
Posted By Jayad
They're not changing how the dirge and templar...

They're not changing how the dirge and templar buffs work, just removing an added bonus/bug that's not supposed to be there. At least, that's the fix for the too-high proc rate that's an issue right...
Forum: Assassin 09-21-2007, 02:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,191
Posted By Jayad
Uhm can easily win? lol. I'd love for you to take...

Uhm can easily win? lol. I'd love for you to take my raid spot on a few fights and show me how it's done, beating a top swashy on an AOE fight. I'm not saying assassins are horrible at it, just it's...
Forum: Assassin 09-21-2007, 02:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 78
Posted By Jayad
There's a lot of threads covering this already....

There's a lot of threads covering this already. read a few of them in the forum here.
Forum: Warden 09-19-2007, 10:06 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,268
Posted By Jayad
OK I'm not saying spores is horrible - I like it...

OK I'm not saying spores is horrible - I like it - but it's hardly a good buff. If you're a raid leader, it's pretty typical to do something like: MT - Defiler (HP, alacrity, wards, debuffs, cures),...
Forum: Warden 09-19-2007, 03:37 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,268
Posted By Jayad
Wardens will receive a little popularity with the...

Wardens will receive a little popularity with the new expansion coming out, as guilds need more heals in the groups. But once people gear up it'll be back to getting the buffs. buffs > heals Wardens...
Forum: Assassin 09-19-2007, 03:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 300
Posted By Jayad
You should be alright. There's not a ton of...

You should be alright. There's not a ton of upgrades that you really need in EOF to do okay. There's some nice contested loot but in the instances not so much that makes a difference in DPS. You'd...
Forum: Warden 09-18-2007, 09:35 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,268
Posted By Jayad
Sure spores show up nice on a parse, but they're...

Sure spores show up nice on a parse, but they're *uncontrolled*. Nobody is going to put a warden in for spores. In fact, nobody puts healers in for healing because they can all heal. The reason you...
Forum: Zones and Population 09-17-2007, 04:31 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 98
Posted By Jayad
<p>I suspect many guilds have the same problem we...

<p>I suspect many guilds have the same problem we do:  You clear with your starting raid.  At some point an hour into EH, you have to swap out somebody for a fight, or somebody has to leave.  The...
Forum: Assassin 09-17-2007, 03:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 96
Posted By Jayad
The examine info will not show any difference in...

The examine info will not show any difference in delay - it just shows the "natural" delay of the weapon. When you equip them as dual wields, it will add a 33% penalty to both of them. You need to...
Forum: Warden 09-15-2007, 03:19 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 1,268
Posted By Jayad
<p>What's lacking at the raid level is some good...

<p>What's lacking at the raid level is some good buffs, plain and simple. AGI is a joke and it's one of our main buffs. PI is the only nice buff, along with the Bat line (which is usually just a self...
Forum: Assassin 09-15-2007, 02:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 190
Posted By Jayad
It's a combination of stuff to parse well. One...

It's a combination of stuff to parse well. One important thing about buffs, especially auto-attack buffs (haste, dps, melee skills - which are many of the important buffs) is they are much better...
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