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Forum: Illusionist 11-28-2010, 08:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 201
Posted By Barruk
<p>Illusionists (and chanters in general) don't...

<p>Illusionists (and chanters in general) don't really become powerful until later levels unfortunately.  While no class is for everyone, you may have given up on it a little early.</p>
Forum: Illusionist 04-22-2010, 11:55 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 863
Posted By Barruk
<p>Just another one adding to the chorus of anger...

<p>Just another one adding to the chorus of anger at SOE for what they've done to this class.  I adore playing my Illy, its by far the most enjoyable for me.  However, I have no problem admitting I...
Forum: Illusionist 04-10-2010, 11:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 108
Posted By Barruk
<p>Allowing us to TC ourselves is just one...

<p>Allowing us to TC ourselves is just one problem (and doesn't solve anything, as in a group I'd still put it on the wizzie or warlock).  IA?  Useless at this point.  We're doing less damage than...
Forum: Battlegrounds 04-09-2010, 11:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 128
Posted By Barruk
<p><cite>shaunfletcher...

<p><cite>shaunfletcher wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Cobblepot@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I've started running BG with my Defiler, and one of the more frustrating issues is...
Forum: Battlegrounds 04-09-2010, 08:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 128
Posted By Barruk
<p>I've started running BG with my Defiler, and...

<p>I've started running BG with my Defiler, and one of the more frustrating issues is trying to heal the relic holder.  Wards of any sort apparently do not protect against the damage caused by...
Forum: Illusionist 04-04-2010, 01:30 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 3,572
Posted By Barruk
<p>Regardless of that, here's one more voice...

<p>Regardless of that, here's one more voice agreeing with the statement that SOE broke the Illy class in this expansion.  I don't mind doing less DPS than sorcerors and summoners, as we have more...
Forum: Voice Chat Support 11-14-2009, 09:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 196
Posted By Barruk
<p>Behind a DLink 655 router, works fine if only...

<p>Behind a DLink 655 router, works fine if only I'm playing.  If my wife is also online in-game, voicechat is erratic:  Sometimes it doesnt work for either of us, sometimes I can hear (and she cant)...
Forum: General Tech Support Questions 11-13-2008, 10:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 134
Posted By Barruk
<p>Ended up going with an HP (hated their...

<p>Ended up going with an HP (hated their desktops, but I've read great reviews on their laptops), model dv5t:</p><ul ><li>Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T5800 (2.0GHz)</li><li>15.4" diagonal WXGA...
Forum: General Tech Support Questions 11-11-2008, 08:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 134
Posted By Barruk
<p>Good to know, thanks.  So getting a machine...

<p>Good to know, thanks.  So getting a machine with a beefier video card (and maybe a slightly weaker CPU to compensate cost) would be a better option?</p>
Forum: General Tech Support Questions 11-10-2008, 04:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 134
Posted By Barruk
<p>Hello all,</p><p>I'm trying to pickup a...

<p>Hello all,</p><p>I'm trying to pickup a low-end laptop (sub $800) that can play Everquest 2 while Im on business trips away from home.  I currently play on a 2 year old system that only sports a...
Forum: General Tech Support Questions 03-16-2008, 09:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 94
Posted By Barruk
<p>Never mind - figures I'd resolve the problem...

<p>Never mind - figures I'd resolve the problem immediately AFTER I post for help...</p>
Forum: Defiler 01-12-2008, 01:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 117
Posted By Barruk
Well, when I say raiding my guild / raid alliance...

Well, when I say raiding my guild / raid alliance is still a bit low on the totem pole (we're mostly roleplayers *grin*, hitting DT, MMIS, etc.  I haven't noticed much of an issue without Dogdog.I...
Forum: Defiler 01-12-2008, 10:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 117
Posted By Barruk
While I haven't parsed it, I have noticed that...

While I haven't parsed it, I have noticed that Dogdog doesn't seem to hit mobs as often in RoK (and therefore, the ward proc goes off even less).  I decided to respec to AGI 44681, WIS 46681, and INT...
Forum: Defiler 01-01-2008, 08:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 198
Posted By Barruk
I think Morphea hit it on the head -- 99% of the...

I think Morphea hit it on the head -- 99% of the time its relatively easy work. Its those rare times when the s**t hits the fan where being able to stay in control and get the spells off you need to...
Forum: Defiler 09-28-2007, 11:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 108
Posted By Barruk
Actually, I had the opposite realization - I went...

Actually, I had the opposite realization - I went to AGI WIS over STR WIS, heh.  Not 100% sure I'm keeping it, but its worked well thus far.
Forum: Roleplaying 09-28-2007, 11:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,186
Posted By Barruk
<span class="postbody"><p><span style="color:...

<span class="postbody"><p><span style="color: #ccff99;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;font-family: verdana,geneva;">Consolidated List of Roleplay Communities</span></b></i></span></p> <p><b>The...
Forum: Defiler 09-16-2007, 03:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 174
Posted By Barruk
One of my biggest gripes was the lack of an...

One of my biggest gripes was the lack of an encounter debuff for us.  I think the upgrade is outstanding, and rather than being a raid-only debuff for the most part, its now part of my everyday...
Forum: Defiler 09-03-2007, 12:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 49
Posted By Barruk
Hi all,Trying to figure out what the heck to do...

Hi all,Trying to figure out what the heck to do with the last 8 AA I have, and looking for suggestions (up my a** is not an acceptable response *smirk*).I'm currently specced STR/WIS on the shaman...
Forum: Berserker 08-20-2007, 11:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 335
Posted By Barruk
Look at it this way:  You bring a healer for a...

Look at it this way:  You bring a healer for a reason.  As long as you're not getting slaughtered for 30% of your health a hit (and even then, with the right healer...), There's no reason to make...
Forum: Defiler 08-20-2007, 11:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 288
Posted By Barruk
I've used both the INT/WIS spec, and to be honest...

I've used both the INT/WIS spec, and to be honest I found myself gravitating back to the STR/WIS spec.  That 8% reduction seems HUGE during most fights, raid or otherwise.  I also can tell you in...
Forum: Defiler 08-20-2007, 11:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 54
Posted By Barruk
I don't know, the dog is usually dead before I...

I don't know, the dog is usually dead before I can take a look at him <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> <strike>Ours is a black wolf-dog with red...
Forum: Defiler 08-20-2007, 10:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 218
Posted By Barruk
Well, as a RPer myself, I applaud your making the...

Well, as a RPer myself, I applaud your making the backstory > Stats, Inc.  *grin* However, I can tell you firsthand there ARE differences between the Mystic and Defiler, some rather drastic ones. ...
Forum: Defiler 07-06-2007, 04:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 71
Posted By Barruk
I specced STR / INT following the GU, and I can...

I specced STR / INT following the GU, and I can concur that Immunities presently seems to be a waste.  Also, Scourge could be a killer in pvp, but most mobs dont have that many buffs on them (at...
Forum: Berserker 07-05-2007, 08:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 96
Posted By Barruk
That's what I needed to know, thanks!

That's what I needed to know, thanks!
Forum: Berserker 07-05-2007, 04:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 96
Posted By Barruk
Hi all, new zerker here -- I have a quick...

Hi all, new zerker here -- I have a quick question on the STR line (and no, its not a "which aas should I use" post, I know there are a million of them already!): I know a lot of people swear by...
Forum: Developer Roundtable 04-15-2007, 05:48 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 1,186
Posted By Barruk
Just throwing my 2 copper in... While I am not a...

Just throwing my 2 copper in... While I am not a hardcore raider by any stretch of the imagination, I do understand and agree that there needs to be things in the game that offer the hardcore...
Forum: General Tech Support Questions 03-31-2007, 09:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 109
Posted By Barruk
Hi all, My PC has been acting up fairly...

Hi all, My PC has been acting up fairly frequently lately, and I think its time for an upgrade.  If at all possible, I'd like to keep the PC's costs below $1,000 (not including Vista -- I have a...
Forum: Defiler 08-17-2006, 03:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 192
Posted By Barruk
The only way to give us a fully functional pet...

The only way to give us a fully functional pet like you describe is to reduce our abilities in other areas, particularly healing. To be honest, I dislike that idea.I'd like to have ice comet in my...
Forum: Defiler 06-20-2006, 06:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 94
Posted By Barruk
Nah, 10 mins is worse -- At least now it has...

Nah, 10 mins is worse -- At least now it has limited utility when fighting as secondary healer against large groups of critters.  (Yes, very limited utility)I don't think 9 seconds was overpowered --...
Forum: Defiler 06-05-2006, 10:01 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 523
Posted By Barruk
<div></div>If that's the case, wouldn't that be a...

<div></div>If that's the case, wouldn't that be a bug based on the AA ability's description?  I'd hate to throw my AAs into something that's likely to change...<div></div><p>Message Edited by Barruk...
Forum: Defiler 04-28-2006, 06:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 42
Posted By Barruk
Hello! I've been gone since around the time the...

Hello! I've been gone since around the time the new skills were introduced with Kingdom of Sky. Could anyone give me a quick summary of the major changes to the Defiler class?Yes, its lazy. I'm a...
Forum: Defiler 02-20-2006, 10:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 71
Posted By Barruk
I just hit level 50 yesterday, and I've managed...

I just hit level 50 yesterday, and I've managed to scrounge up two vanadium clusters to be made into adept 3 spells. I plan on taking Calamitous Shroud at 54 as my Master 2 spell, are there any...
Forum: Traveler's Tales 02-20-2006, 08:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 182
Posted By Barruk
(ooc) This story was told by my character,...

(ooc) This story was told by my character, Grimgar, at the annual Night of the Faithful event on Antonia Bayle. Its an ancient trollish story on the makings of the halflings for the trolls...
Forum: Monk 11-04-2005, 09:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 271
Posted By Barruk
Thanks folks, I appreciate the input!...

Thanks folks, I appreciate the input! <div></div>
Forum: Monk 11-04-2005, 07:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 271
Posted By Barruk
New monk here, and wanted to ask the elders here...

New monk here, and wanted to ask the elders here a quick question.  When soloing, is it better to use your Defensive Stance, your Offensive Stance, or no stance at all (balanced attack/defense)? ...
Forum: Swashbuckler 10-28-2005, 04:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 369
Posted By Barruk
Thanks for the feedback!  Actually, I like...

Thanks for the feedback!  Actually, I like shadowknights and bruisers, but that wouldn't fly with the goody roleplay guild I belong to *grin*  A monk gives me some interest, since I'll need to solo...
Forum: Swashbuckler 10-27-2005, 06:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 369
Posted By Barruk
My wife is a swashbuckler, and I've grown a bit...

My wife is a swashbuckler, and I've grown a bit tired with the healing routine.  Is there a non-healing class that goes well as a duo with a swashy though higher levels?  The two that come to mind...
Forum: Defiler 10-01-2005, 11:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 72
Posted By Barruk
Dunno, I still like it even with the inherent...

Dunno, I still like it even with the inherent risk.  I don't know anyone who actually likes swimming in game *grins* <div></div>
Forum: Defiler 10-01-2005, 11:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 94
Posted By Barruk
<span><blockquote><hr>Tchtch...

<span><blockquote><hr>Tchtch wrote:<span><blockquote><hr>Barruk wrote:I would recommend just casting the spell when you plan to be IN the water.  That should help avoid any nasty splatting from...
Forum: Defiler 09-30-2005, 10:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 94
Posted By Barruk
I would recommend just casting the spell when you...

I would recommend just casting the spell when you plan to be IN the water.  That should help avoid any nasty splatting from bridge jumping and what not...  <span>:smileyvery-happy:</span> <div></div>
Forum: Defiler 09-14-2005, 07:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 323
Posted By Barruk
Driving my brawler wife nuts though, she's...

Driving my brawler wife nuts though, she's starting to give the middle finger to the monitor in hopes that might help take back aggro, since nothing else is working... <span>:smileyvery-happy:</span>...
Forum: Defiler 09-14-2005, 07:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 323
Posted By Barruk
This is really good to hear.  As I posted on...

This is really good to hear.  As I posted on another thread here, I'm only a 18 Shaman on my alt but going Defiler.  I've become an uber aggro magnet unfortunately with wards.  I have about a 10...
Forum: Defiler 09-14-2005, 06:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 55
Posted By Barruk
While I'm not a Defiler yet on my alt (18...

While I'm not a Defiler yet on my alt (18 shaman), Wards are doing insane aggro now.  My poor monk wife has gone from easily holding aggro to being unable to obtain it. Am I doing something wrong? ...
Forum: Shadowknight 07-28-2005, 08:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 105
Posted By Barruk
Any insight from you older shadowknights on what...

Any insight from you older shadowknights on what to take at 20 (Zarn's Deadly Aura, Raltur's Siphoning Strike, or Phenzon's Ruthless Assault)? Thanks! <div></div>
Forum: Necromancer 07-18-2005, 04:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 108
Posted By Barruk
Where and how do you get the new DD spell? ...

Where and how do you get the new DD spell? <div></div>
Forum: Shadowknight 07-09-2005, 08:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 78
Posted By Barruk
Hello!  I've recently started a shadowknight alt,...

Hello!  I've recently started a shadowknight alt, and I have a quick newbie question on the subclass:  Does intelligence still increase power for the SK (as in EQLive), or is it Wisdom or some other...
Forum: Berserker 07-03-2005, 08:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,002
Posted By Barruk
Hello all, The wife and I are going to start a...

Hello all, The wife and I are going to start a set of alts (eventually to be mains?), and while it seems alot of what's said here is negative about zerkers, I really like the concept of the class...
Forum: Illusionist 06-29-2005, 04:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 92
Posted By Barruk
Hi all! The wife and I are thinking of starting...

Hi all! The wife and I are thinking of starting a pair of alts, and she's set on being a mage.  Now, as I already have a healer, I'm trying to come up with a good partner for said mage. For some...
Forum: Troubador 04-28-2005, 05:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 110
Posted By Barruk
In any event, I wouldn't worry about it too...

In any event, I wouldn't worry about it too much.  SOE is still tweaking the classes plenty.  What you sign up for may not be what you get by the time you are level 50.  Play what you want to play,...
Forum: Troubador 04-07-2005, 10:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 119
Posted By Barruk
I don't get it.  While sure we could use some...

I don't get it.  While sure we could use some lovin' from SOE, the fact is that we can solo, we can get groups (we do scout damage, just not to the extent of other scouts)...  its not like we CAN'T...
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