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Forum: Ranger 05-14-2009, 08:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 103
Posted By Zholain
<p>Even on PvE, it has always broken stealth if...

<p>Even on PvE, it has always broken stealth if you were already engaged in combat.</p><p>Stealth -> Tank pulls -> Focus  --> has never broken Stealth.</p><p>Tank pulls -> you attack -> Stealth ->...
Forum: Ranger 04-09-2008, 06:39 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 398
Posted By Zholain
I won't bother posting the numbers, but I did a...

I won't bother posting the numbers, but I did a significant amount of testing against the wall the night before the update and again last night after the patch using both Rigid Scale Bow and fabled...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 03-29-2008, 02:24 AM
Replies: 734
Views: 3,109
Posted By Zholain
Your are wrong Aerilik.  One way or the other. ...

Your are wrong Aerilik.  One way or the other.  Either you are analyzing the wrong dataset, or you are analyzing the wrong scenarios.  Either way, rangers are not scaling appropriately with other dps...
Forum: Ranger 12-20-2007, 11:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 473
Posted By Zholain
I agree.  The current restrictions make it an...

I agree.  The current restrictions make it an incredibly cumbersome skill.  I like the concept of it, but I don't think it was implemented in a very practical way.Removing the 10 meter restriction...
Forum: Ranger 11-12-2007, 11:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 194
Posted By Zholain
<cite>Brega wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>Shower of...

<cite>Brega wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>Shower of Arrows at a1 is 2172 - 3621 @ 530 Str</p></blockquote>Is it just me, or does the damage of Shower of Arrows seem kinda low as well?
Forum: Ranger 11-06-2007, 02:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 295
Posted By Zholain
The Yew longbow no longer exists.  It was...

The Yew longbow no longer exists.  It was formerly a drop from t5 raids, or rather the component(yew extract) was.  If you were fortunate enough to get it to drop, any woodworker with the recipe...
Forum: Ranger 11-05-2007, 01:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 61
Posted By Zholain
Unfortunately, all of that is still under control...

Unfortunately, all of that is still under control of the NDA.  I imagine that we'll be hearing something soon, since we're only 9 days (hopefully) from RoK release.
Forum: Items and Equipment 10-18-2007, 10:22 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 60
Posted By Zholain
Breastplate drops from the very last mob in...

Breastplate drops from the very last mob in Unrest.The legs drop from the Sage in Castle Mistmoore.
Forum: Ranger 09-24-2007, 10:01 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 258
Posted By Zholain
<cite>m0ya wrote:</cite><blockquote>come on dude,...

<cite>m0ya wrote:</cite><blockquote>come on dude, the best bow out there is Craftable, if you cant get it you can just BUY IT! HOW [I cannot control my vocabulary] EASY!</blockquote>Sorry, but I had...
Forum: Ranger 04-26-2007, 02:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 200
Posted By Zholain
Unless the arrows are reversed for the pvp...

Unless the arrows are reversed for the pvp servers, I think you have your arrows confused. Field point arrows are the ones with the big + to hit chance and +5m to maximum range.
Forum: Ranger 04-25-2007, 03:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 107
Posted By Zholain
Just as effective, yes...but you're confusing...

Just as effective, yes...but you're confusing damage modifier with damage type.  Arrows do not effect how <i><b>much</b></i> damage our CA's do, but they do effect the <i><b>type</b></i> of damage.  ...
Forum: Items and Equipment 04-25-2007, 11:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 121
Posted By Zholain
Actually, it's in Solusek's Eye way down in the...

Actually, it's in Solusek's Eye way down in the bottom level over the lava sea.  There's an npc near the Forge of Ro who will convert them for you.  You also need to have 3 gems which you can...
Forum: Ranger 04-25-2007, 10:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 107
Posted By Zholain
If I remember correctly, all of our CAs' damages...

If I remember correctly, all of our CAs' damages are based on what type of arrow is equipped in the ammo slot...unless the CA's description specifically states the type of damage. This was changed a...
Forum: Ranger 04-24-2007, 07:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 107
Posted By Zholain
<cite>dremtak wrote:</cite><blockquote>after...

<cite>dremtak wrote:</cite><blockquote>after fighting a few mobs i noticed i only went through a hand full of arrows. </blockquote> The reason you're seeing that is that CA's no longer consume...
Forum: Ranger 04-23-2007, 05:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 297
Posted By Zholain
<cite>Skydrop wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>Another...

<cite>Skydrop wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>Another buff I can't really pin down who it was was a short duration buff that greatly increased the groups casting speed, I was able to unload an insane...
Forum: Ranger 04-23-2007, 10:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 200
Posted By Zholain
I think the best answer is "It depends".  It...

I think the best answer is "It depends".  It depends on the mobs you are fighting, and the types of resistance they have. I have to agree with the developer who posted when these arrows were being...
Forum: Ranger 04-17-2007, 06:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 53
Posted By Zholain
From a raid perspective, we are in pretty good...

From a raid perspective, we are in pretty good shape, if still a little too dependent on equipment...primarily a fabled bow.  And quite honestly, there is still a disparity between one and...
Forum: Ranger 03-03-2007, 05:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 353
Posted By Zholain
While I didn't keep an exact count, we just got...

While I didn't keep an exact count, we just got done clearing Halls of Seeing and I think I used somewhere between 500 and 600 arrows.  Playing a ranger just became financially viable again. I've...
Forum: Ranger 02-24-2007, 03:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 145
Posted By Zholain
Safana has the right idea.  Even though the...

Safana has the right idea.  Even though the arrows are NO ZONE, the 10 minute dps buff and t8 ammo make a nice boost for those 'special' encounters. The Marr cloak is by far the best one available...
Forum: Ranger 02-20-2007, 07:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 72
Posted By Zholain
Oops.   Sorry.

Oops.   Sorry.
Forum: Ranger 02-20-2007, 02:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 72
Posted By Zholain
This is probably the most comprehensive post...

This is probably the most comprehensive post available. <a href="http://eqiiforums.station.sony.com/eq2/board/message?board.id=items&message.id=86869" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> <a...
Forum: General Tech Support Questions 02-13-2007, 03:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 238
Posted By Zholain
You might want to check out this thread.  Your...

You might want to check out this thread.  Your problems are not uncommon.  I upgraded from a 6800 Ultra to a 8800 gtx and my performance went into the cellar. ...
Forum: Ranger 02-13-2007, 01:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 104
Posted By Zholain
The "Vigilant" armor that you speak of is relic...

The "Vigilant" armor that you speak of is relic armor.  The patterns drop in various KoS raid zones, primarily Laboratory of Lord Vyemm and Lyceum of Abhorrence.  It will drop from trash or named as...
Forum: Ranger 02-06-2007, 12:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 156
Posted By Zholain
<div><blockquote><hr><font size="2">Sikeoka...

<div><blockquote><hr><font size="2">Sikeoka wrote:</font><div><font size="2">uhmm..for the most part, all spells for all classes get upgraded every 14 levels...there's really no need to give rangers...
Forum: Ranger 02-05-2007, 11:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 100
Posted By Zholain
<font size="2">I can verify that High Elves do...

<font size="2">I can verify that High Elves do <i><b>not</b></i> get a ranged crit chance racial trait.</font><div></div>
Forum: Ranger 02-03-2007, 02:13 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 207
Posted By Zholain
<div><blockquote><hr><font size="2">panther553212...

<div><blockquote><hr><font size="2">panther553212 wrote:Lol it bleeped out our predator brothers abbreviation.</font><div></div><hr></blockquote><font size="2">Well, if there were ever any doubt that...
Forum: Ranger 01-31-2007, 08:06 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 516
Posted By Zholain
<font size="2">I, personally, don't feel that...

<font size="2">I, personally, don't feel that there should be t8 arrows.  It shouldn't require ammunition from a tier that doesn't exist for rangers to do their job effectively.</font>
Forum: Ranger 01-30-2007, 08:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 69
Posted By Zholain
<font size="2">DOH !!  I may be remembering...

<font size="2">DOH !!  I may be remembering incorrectly.  If Poise isn't the final ability in the agi line, then I referred to the wrong skill in my post.  Sorry.  My memory really stinks sometimes. ...
Forum: Ranger 01-30-2007, 03:18 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 2,413
Posted By Zholain
<div></div><font size="2">Master I Makeshift...

<div></div><font size="2">Master I Makeshift Arrows here.  Also a woodworker.  Also a guild leader.There is no way in the world I am going to ask my guild to provide my arrows.  It is an inefficient...
Forum: Ranger 01-30-2007, 03:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 69
Posted By Zholain
<font size="2">As a starting point, go the...

<font size="2">As a starting point, go the agility line all the way down to poise and max out ranged crit chance.  The other best choices in the predator tree are debatable, but many choose the int...
Forum: Ranger 01-29-2007, 10:51 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 281
Posted By Zholain
<div><blockquote><hr><font size="2">RagingWolf...

<div><blockquote><hr><font size="2">RagingWolf wrote:</font> <p><font size="2">Always keep excess with you, never let it get down past a certain point or you have to wait for it to get back to where...
Forum: Ranger 01-22-2007, 01:39 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 504
Posted By Zholain
<div></div><div><blockquote><hr><font...

<div></div><div><blockquote><hr><font size="2">Nuladen wrote:</font><div><font size="2">So, just to be clear, in a theoretical raid with nobody kitted out with any Fabled gear Rangers should be top...
Forum: Ranger 01-20-2007, 08:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 395
Posted By Zholain
<font size="2">You got the chips and salsa, Sai? ...

<font size="2">You got the chips and salsa, Sai?  Or do we bring our own?</font><div></div>
Forum: Ranger 01-19-2007, 06:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 600
Posted By Zholain
<font size="2">I don't think so Kowen, but I...

<font size="2">I don't think so Kowen, but I could be wrong.  If I remember correctly, there was a dev post somewhere that specifically talked about this.  When using ranged combat, only the 'Ranged'...
Forum: Ranger 01-18-2007, 10:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 229
Posted By Zholain
<font size="2">Sheesh, Bongo.  Relax.  We're all...

<font size="2">Sheesh, Bongo.  Relax.  We're all supposed to be after the same goal here.</font><div></div>
Forum: Ranger 01-18-2007, 08:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 141
Posted By Zholain
<font size="2">Sort of correct.  Intelligence...

<font size="2">Sort of correct.  Intelligence only effects spell damage, which in the case of rangers means only poisons and a few other magic based procs.Intelligence doesn't effect the chance of...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 01-18-2007, 06:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 140
Posted By Zholain
<font size="2">I may be remembering incorrectly,...

<font size="2">I may be remembering incorrectly, but didn't the devs specifically say that we would not be getting upgrades to our Ancient Teachings abilities?Not to indicate that we won't get one of...
Forum: Ranger 01-18-2007, 12:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 269
Posted By Zholain
<font size="2">LOL   Carmina Burana ( by Carl...

<font size="2">LOL   Carmina Burana ( by Carl Orff ) is the musical piece he's used in this video.It tends to get overused in Hollywood for a lot of movie trailers and such.  It was featured in the...
Forum: Ranger 01-18-2007, 12:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 269
Posted By Zholain
<font size="2">Nah.  Carmina Burana is awesome ...

<font size="2">Nah.  Carmina Burana is awesome  <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></font><div></div>
Forum: Ranger 01-17-2007, 11:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 72
Posted By Zholain
<font size="2">Ummm...I don't think that Nuladen...

<font size="2">Ummm...I don't think that Nuladen would ever infer that I am trying to make him feel stupid.  Not in this post nor any other.  He knows as well as anyone the history of rangers and...
Forum: Ranger 01-17-2007, 09:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 141
Posted By Zholain
<font size="2">Every class has a big hill to...

<font size="2">Every class has a big hill to climb to get the maximum out of their character, it's just that ours is steeper and longer.I have seen parses before EoF came out (so limited to 50 AA's)...
Forum: Ranger 01-17-2007, 07:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 72
Posted By Zholain
<font size="2">I must agree with Bongo on this...

<font size="2">I must agree with Bongo on this one.  I've seen it too many times in the not-so-distant past.</font><div></div>
Forum: Ranger 01-17-2007, 07:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 141
Posted By Zholain
<font size="2">With all that you have mentioned,...

<font size="2">With all that you have mentioned, you're probably looking at zone-wide parses from 900 - 1200 before, to 1600 - 2000 after...but a lot depends on player skill, combat style, and which...
Forum: Ranger 01-16-2007, 11:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 323
Posted By Zholain
<FONT size=2>Aye, what they said.  New server &...

<FONT size=2>Aye, what they said.  New server & new guild.  There are too many fun things to enjoy and too many nice people to meet in EQ2 to allow some jerks to run you off.</FONT>
Forum: Ranger 01-15-2007, 11:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 173
Posted By Zholain
<font size="2">Fortunately, we won't experience...

<font size="2">Fortunately, we won't experience this in my guild any time soon.  Honestly, we are a bit ranger-heavy but I cana assure all of them that no fighter will <i><b>ever</b></i> have one of...
Forum: Ranger 01-15-2007, 11:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 311
Posted By Zholain
<div></div><div><font...

<div></div><div><font size="2"></font><blockquote><hr><font size="2">Zholain wrote:</font><font size="2">Edit:  Just found it in EQ2idb.aITEM 1086561807 191404169: Dreadfang - Vampire Slaying...
Forum: Ranger 01-15-2007, 11:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 311
Posted By Zholain
<div></div><div></div><div></div><font...

<div></div><div></div><div></div><font size="2">Same here Prandtl.  I am feeling quite the noob as I've never heard of it either.  The only CA from Bloodlines that I am familliar with is Honed...
Forum: Ranger 01-13-2007, 01:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 446
Posted By Zholain
<font size="2">Yep.  You sure can.  Both have...

<font size="2">Yep.  You sure can.  Both have positives and negatives though.The Marr pet gives +13 to str and sta.  The Tunare pet give +13 to wis and agi.  I decided to do exactly what you're...
Forum: Ranger 01-12-2007, 06:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 173
Posted By Zholain
<font size="2">Yes, but folks were referring to...

<font size="2">Yes, but folks were referring to Aflicted's post as if he were complaining about Double Arrow when he wasn't.</font><div></div>
Forum: Ranger 01-12-2007, 06:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 446
Posted By Zholain
<div></div><div></div><div><font...

<div></div><div></div><div><font size="2"></font><blockquote><hr><font size="2">Gnome mercy wrote:</font><font size="2">what does marr's cloak do?</font><hr></blockquote><font size="2">It procs a +50...
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