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Forum: Illusionist 04-18-2008, 08:48 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 678
Posted By Belizarius
<cite>Alexiiya@Nektulos...

<cite>Alexiiya@Nektulos wrote:</cite><blockquote>Depends on the reduction how I feel. dropping it fro 25% to 15% in exchange when coupled with the pwr drain change wouldn't be bad. If they drop it 2...
Forum: Coercer 04-18-2008, 08:38 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 1,662
Posted By Belizarius
<p align="center"><cite><span style="font-size:...

<p align="center"><cite><span style="font-size: xx-large;">STOP!</span> </cite></p><p><cite>I was just about to give up trolling through 12 pages of posts when I found...
Forum: Illusionist 04-06-2008, 09:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 101
Posted By Belizarius
<p>So - another Illusionist friend of mine says...

<p>So - another Illusionist friend of mine says to me that having multiple buffs of the Dynamism line stacks.</p><p>This was a suprise/news to me.  I have been trying it out and yes I can have...
Forum: Illusionist 02-15-2008, 12:44 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 810
Posted By Belizarius
<p>My preferences/thoughts</p><p>at least swap...

<p>My preferences/thoughts</p><p>at least swap the Fabled power proc effect with either of the other Mythical effects.  Given a choice I'd vote for the pet effect to be on the Fabled version, could...
Forum: Illusionist 02-14-2008, 10:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 138
Posted By Belizarius
<p>Well, I find our control spells on epics...

<p>Well, I find our control spells on epics minimally useful anyway.  Our stun is so slow that by the time it lands tends to be too late.  Now and then maybe it helps.  Dunno if you've noticed but...
Forum: Illusionist 02-14-2008, 09:41 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 810
Posted By Belizarius
<cite>Mihos wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>I am cool...

<cite>Mihos wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>I am cool with the epic.... not everything is about you.  Think about how much DPS the raid will gain and not your own numbers.</p><p> You also need to look at...
Forum: Illusionist 02-14-2008, 12:03 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 810
Posted By Belizarius
<p>Well, The Mythical version is far more...

<p>Well, The Mythical version is far more worthwhile than the Fabled version (but then that's not saying much).</p><p>Switching the current Fabled effect with either of the Mythical effects might...
Forum: Illusionist 02-11-2008, 09:35 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 810
Posted By Belizarius
<cite>Mihos wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>I don't...

<cite>Mihos wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>I don't really care about the heroic version (I am waiting to see the Mythical).  But they really need to fix the broken spawns.  Things are getting a little...
Forum: Illusionist 02-10-2008, 09:12 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 810
Posted By Belizarius
<p>Just adding my voice as politely as possible. ...

<p>Just adding my voice as politely as possible.  I do appreciate the fact that a dev wrote to clarify the effect, and just maybe my raid group would be more thrilled about having power regen than I...
Forum: Illusionist 02-10-2008, 08:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 64
Posted By Belizarius
<p>High level Illusionists solo pretty...

<p>High level Illusionists solo pretty well.</p><p>Compared to other Mages, our personal DPS is on the low side so kills can take longer.  On the plus side, our CC gives us a 'pause' button so you...
Forum: Illusionist 02-10-2008, 08:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 69
Posted By Belizarius
<p>Just an FYI</p><p>If you are going the spell...

<p>Just an FYI</p><p>If you are going the spell resist line anyway on the other AA tree, then it is probably a bit overkill to also go the Wis line.  Agi might be more useful in that case.</p>
Forum: Illusionist 02-10-2008, 08:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 50
Posted By Belizarius
<cite>raull wrote:</cite><blockquote><p> Hi all,...

<cite>raull wrote:</cite><blockquote><p> Hi all, just starting an illusionist, i'v been through the formus and alot of good info there for AA build, got a question though, seems that no one is puting...
Forum: Illusionist 02-10-2008, 08:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 69
Posted By Belizarius
<p>If you are using the control spells a lot, the...

<p>If you are using the control spells a lot, the Wis line will definitely help them land.</p><p>You could go Wis while levelling up for solo/duoing, then respec to Int/Agi later if you get into...
Forum: Illusionist 02-10-2008, 08:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 133
Posted By Belizarius
<cite>zDocWho...

<cite>zDocWho wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>Hi,</p><p>I am very new to EQ2 and ofc the illusionist. I have just hit level 10 and need to make some decisions. On the Character Development tab of the...
Forum: Illusionist 02-08-2008, 04:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 201
Posted By Belizarius
<cite>Dojac@Vox...

<cite>Dojac@Vox wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>KillerJones wrote:</cite><blockquote>A lot of the earlier deaths may have been due to breeze aggro, which plagued the class for many months after...
Forum: Illusionist 02-01-2008, 03:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 201
Posted By Belizarius
<p>Sounds about right to me.</p><p>I reckon a...

<p>Sounds about right to me.</p><p>I reckon a fair number of my deaths are from mezzing an add and then having some hero try to 'save' me by breaking mez straight away.  Without bothering to taunt...
Forum: Illusionist 01-29-2008, 09:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 304
Posted By Belizarius
For any new Illusionists who are wondering - they...

For any new Illusionists who are wondering - they are referring to the Volatile Magic ability from the Int AA line, and yes Savante is also good to fire off when below 30% so you can blast away...
Forum: Illusionist 01-29-2008, 09:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 426
Posted By Belizarius
<p>/shrug</p><p>To me that's all stuff we don't...

<p>/shrug</p><p>To me that's all stuff we don't need or more of something we already have enough of (and rarely get to fully utilise).</p><p>Mezzes, got plenty of those.  The biggest problem with our...
Forum: Illusionist 01-29-2008, 01:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 304
Posted By Belizarius
<p>Yes.  It's one of the DoF Ancient...

<p>Yes.  It's one of the DoF Ancient Teachings.</p><p>You'll probably have to get it player made.  Useful on long fights.</p>
Forum: Illusionist 01-29-2008, 12:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 426
Posted By Belizarius
<p>I don't remember seeing much in Quellious that...

<p>I don't remember seeing much in Quellious that looked good even on paper.</p><p>Had Tunare for a while simply because our guild wanted more Wolvesbanes - but the AE root/stifle/attack speed debuff...
Forum: Illusionist 01-25-2008, 12:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 426
Posted By Belizarius
<p>Wait a sec, let me consult my...

<p>Wait a sec, let me consult my familiar.</p><p>"Hail Gizmo"</p><p>Gizmo: "Sol Ro! Sol Ro! Sol Ro!"</p><p>I wouldn't be too fussed about the deity cloaks, there are better cloaks to be had than any...
Forum: Illusionist 01-24-2008, 11:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 210
Posted By Belizarius
Another vote for Beam - but I must admit I went...

Another vote for Beam - but I must admit I went with my gut feeling rather than analysing anything.
Forum: Illusionist 01-24-2008, 11:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 143
Posted By Belizarius
<p>Stun/nuke/mez is a fairly safe way to kill...

<p>Stun/nuke/mez is a fairly safe way to kill most heroics but is also slow.</p><p>At higher levels you get some other spells that you can throw in like Phase and Illusory allies to divert aggro back...
Forum: Troubador 01-23-2008, 01:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 52
Posted By Belizarius
<p>I used my Illusionist to PL my wife's new...

<p>I used my Illusionist to PL my wife's new Troubador.</p><p>I don't know much about Dirges to be honest but strongly suspect betraying to Troubador would suit your necro better.</p><p>I am also...
Forum: General Tech Support Questions 12-30-2007, 04:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 56
Posted By Belizarius
<p>Okay, the temp password is now working,...

<p>Okay, the temp password is now working, thankfully the outage didn't last too long.</p><p>I still find the support areas of the website pretty terrible when you are forced to try to use them...
Forum: General Tech Support Questions 12-30-2007, 03:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 56
Posted By Belizarius
<p>Okay.  My wife and I each have a station...

<p>Okay.  My wife and I each have a station account for EQ2.</p><p>It is paid for by the same credit card, which is valid and not over limit.</p><p> Today the login wouldn't accept her password (on...
Forum: Troubador 11-14-2007, 01:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 67
Posted By Belizarius
<p>If we were still locked in T7 and you weren't...

<p>If we were still locked in T7 and you weren't raiding it could come down to a choice between</p><p>- Adept III Kian's + M2 Aria, versus</p><p>- M2 Kian's + M1 Aria</p><p>For raiding I'd agree with...
Forum: Illusionist 11-14-2007, 12:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 404
Posted By Belizarius
<p>Illusionists are pretty good soloers anyway,...

<p>Illusionists are pretty good soloers anyway, and they have good buffs for both caster and melee types.  So they'll duo well with most classes, even another Illusionist makes a good...
Forum: Troubador 11-07-2007, 10:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 67
Posted By Belizarius
<p>On the face of it Aria does seem the obvious...

<p>On the face of it Aria does seem the obvious choice...</p><p>Just to play devil's advocate though I can understand the OP's reasoning.</p><p>Finding Masters of level 60 spells can be either...
Forum: Illusionist 09-28-2007, 12:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 196
Posted By Belizarius
<cite>Melisa@Najena...

<cite>Melisa@Najena wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>During raids, how would you best use this spell as it can only be cast on a group member?</p><p>Wouldn't it be far better to be able to use this raid...
Forum: Swashbuckler 09-05-2007, 02:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 95
Posted By Belizarius
<cite>killer hoss wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>The...

<cite>killer hoss wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>The best dps in the raids I have joined have allways been lvl 70 Swashbucklers.    Lvl 70 Wizards, Warlocks, Necromansers and Conjurors have no chances...
Forum: Illusionist 09-05-2007, 02:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 100
Posted By Belizarius
<p>It really depends a lot on your level.  Most...

<p>It really depends a lot on your level.  Most gear becomes redundant when you hit the next tier.  At level 70 I still use maybe one item from T6, a Fabled mage cap with a damage proc on it, and...
Forum: Illusionist 09-04-2007, 04:21 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 337
Posted By Belizarius
<p>My 2cp worth.</p><p>I play in a semi-hardcore...

<p>My 2cp worth.</p><p>I play in a semi-hardcore raiding guild.  We basically cycle through and clear all of the EOF instanced content every week (Freethinkers, MMIS, Emerald Halls, but not currently...
Forum: Illusionist 08-03-2007, 12:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 628
Posted By Belizarius
<p>Can only comment on PvE - and multiple...

<p>Can only comment on PvE - and multiple Illusionists in group works pretty well.  Mainly because of concentration slot issues when running pets.  Would work even better if you are playing together...
Forum: Illusionist 08-03-2007, 12:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 86
Posted By Belizarius
<p>Correct.  Anyone who thinks this is a swarm...

<p>Correct.  Anyone who thinks this is a swarm pet spell is missing the point.</p><p> I used to think this (along with Phase) was completely useless.</p><p>I still think it is useless on raids, and...
Forum: Illusionist 07-13-2007, 03:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 56
Posted By Belizarius
<p>Can't think of anything other than...

<p>Can't think of anything other than resistability that would be improved by the upgrade in quality.</p><p>Given the relatively high prices of Adept Is (due to transmuting I think) you might be...
Forum: Swashbuckler 07-12-2007, 05:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 110
Posted By Belizarius
<p>One other thing.</p><p>If you are looking for...

<p>One other thing.</p><p>If you are looking for the class that will allow you to solo all of the EQ2 content, forget it.</p><p>Some content is very much designed to be tackled by groups.  Plenty of...
Forum: Swashbuckler 07-12-2007, 05:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 110
Posted By Belizarius
<cite>Phaseout wrote:</cite><blockquote>Im going...

<cite>Phaseout wrote:</cite><blockquote>Im going crazy trying to find the right class for me. I really want a self sufficient class that can take on as high a heroic as possible. I don't want a...
Forum: Swashbuckler 07-08-2007, 10:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 52
Posted By Belizarius
<p>Short version, is that heroic encounters...

<p>Short version, is that heroic encounters (which includes most named mobs) are intended to be tackled by groups especially  if they are even-con (same level as you) or higher.</p><p>It is supposed...
Forum: Swashbuckler 07-05-2007, 03:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 109
Posted By Belizarius
<p>Yep.</p><p>There are also poisons you can buy...

<p>Yep.</p><p>There are also poisons you can buy from the in-game vendors, or you can buy the player-made ones from the broker.</p><p>The player-made ones are superior.</p><p>You can simultaneously...
Forum: Tips, Tricks, and New Player Questions 07-04-2007, 09:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 109
Posted By Belizarius
<p>Except that he says he doesn't like...

<p>Except that he says he doesn't like root+nuking.</p>
Forum: Illusionist 07-04-2007, 09:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 188
Posted By Belizarius
<p>Okay.  I will endeavour to sound a bit less...

<p>Okay.  I will endeavour to sound a bit less harsh.</p><p><img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p><p>If your guild is finding a regular use for mez on...
Forum: Illusionist 07-04-2007, 12:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 188
Posted By Belizarius
<p>Well, if your guild actually gets you to mez...

<p>Well, if your guild actually gets you to mez epics on pulls in raids I'll be fairly amazed.</p><p>Because it would require every one of those debuffers to drop all their proc buffs and un-equip...
Forum: Tips, Tricks, and New Player Questions 07-04-2007, 03:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 109
Posted By Belizarius
<p>As far as buffs go, the only Scout classes...

<p>As far as buffs go, the only Scout classes that get interesting <b>group</b> buffs are the Bards.  And they are probably the worst of the Scouts at soloing.  Bards practically require a group to...
Forum: Swashbuckler 07-04-2007, 03:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 53
Posted By Belizarius
<p>I see you have also posted on the Illusionist...

<p>I see you have also posted on the Illusionist forum about classes.</p><p>My main is a 70 Illusionist, my wife has a 70 Swashy.  So I can offer a perspective on both these classes.</p><p>Most of...
Forum: Illusionist 07-04-2007, 02:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 188
Posted By Belizarius
<p>The previous post covers the essentials fairly...

<p>The previous post covers the essentials fairly well.</p><p>One thing I would add is that Illusionists <b><i>are</i></b> reasonably wanted on raids.  But it's not for crowd control (our crowd...
Forum: Swashbuckler 05-03-2007, 11:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 75
Posted By Belizarius
<p>Ultimately, you might end up with Wis/Agi and...

<p>Ultimately, you might end up with Wis/Agi and a 1-hander as your KOS AA choices.</p><p>But starting out and if you expect mainly group play, I'd suggest starting with Str/Agi.</p><p>Stick to dual...
Forum: Swashbuckler 05-03-2007, 10:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 126
Posted By Belizarius
<p>Weapon quality plays a big part.  And there...

<p>Weapon quality plays a big part.  And there seem to be a lot more quality dual-wields available than 1-handers IMHO.  Our Rogues still squabble over the good 1-hander drops, but we can hardly give...
Forum: Swashbuckler 05-03-2007, 10:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 92
Posted By Belizarius
<p>Yeah Bruisers probably have the edge on...

<p>Yeah Bruisers probably have the edge on soloability.</p><p>But, Rogues in EQ2 are more wanted on raids, and still solo quite nicely, especially once you bring poisons into the equation (lifetap...
Forum: Illusionist 04-26-2007, 04:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 159
Posted By Belizarius
<p>Hmm - I already had a Synergism master so I...

<p>Hmm - I already had a Synergism master so I went for Epiphany.</p><p>But respeccing to get the level 60 Construct is <i>not</i> such a bad idea.  Always seems to be plenty of copies of Epiphany M1...
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