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Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 03-16-2010, 12:32 PM
Replies: 692
Views: 4,298
Posted By Orionv
<p><cite>Cisgo...

<p><cite>Cisgo wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Ayane@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>ilikecows@Nagafen wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Well, these wern't past exploits that...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 03-16-2010, 11:11 AM
Replies: 692
Views: 4,298
Posted By Orionv
<p><cite>ilikecows@Nagafen...

<p><cite>ilikecows@Nagafen wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Well, these wern't past exploits that people took advantage of, these are other exploits in the expansion that people took advantage of.  I...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 03-15-2010, 04:52 PM
Replies: 692
Views: 4,298
Posted By Orionv
<p><cite>Gungo...

<p><cite>Gungo wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Just like in real life not every criminal gets caught. Some people will get away with their crimes and some will get remmed, but every person...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 03-15-2010, 03:07 PM
Replies: 692
Views: 4,298
Posted By Orionv
<p><cite>Lorriana...

<p><cite>Lorriana wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>  Threads like these always end up in such ridiculous arguments.  This is like the real life thieves who complain that an unlocked door was an...
Forum: General Tech Support Questions 11-16-2007, 08:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 317
Posted By Orionv
<cite>Mylita wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>I'm...

<cite>Mylita wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>I'm relieved to say that I am now able to get into the game. All the files finally did download. What did it for me was to make EQ2 an exception to Windows...
Forum: General Tech Support Questions 11-16-2007, 08:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 155
Posted By Orionv
<cite>Luinne@Kithicor...

<cite>Luinne@Kithicor wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>aside from base OS components, nothing else is running in the background.  There was a thing i had found regarding altering the .exe file so it...
Forum: General Tech Support Questions 11-16-2007, 07:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 138
Posted By Orionv
<cite>Luinne@Kithicor...

<cite>Luinne@Kithicor wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>willnotuse wrote:</cite><blockquote>Then I'm sorry I can't assist you. Without the information I can't confirm everything is up-to-date nor can I...
Forum: General Tech Support Questions 11-16-2007, 01:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 57
Posted By Orionv
Update: This appears to have fixed the issue for...

Update: This appears to have fixed the issue for me. I have now been able to download 3 files in succession. The lp_tmp version of each file was removed indicating success. I restarted EQ2.exe to...
Forum: General Tech Support Questions 11-16-2007, 01:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 57
Posted By Orionv
If you are running Windows Vista, tech support...

If you are running Windows Vista, tech support has suggested <b>running EQ2 in Compatibility mode</b>. Right click EQ2.exe then choose Properties, click Compatibility tab, choose Run as Windows XP...
Forum: General Tech Support Questions 11-16-2007, 01:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 317
Posted By Orionv
I tried running in compatibility mode, restarted...

I tried running in compatibility mode, restarted EQ2.exe. The Char_monsters3.vpk file still ended prematurely at 50% completion as the patcher moved on to the next file. I disabled Windows Defender...
Forum: General Tech Support Questions 11-15-2007, 05:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 317
Posted By Orionv
Really wish we could consolidate threads like...

Really wish we could consolidate threads like this lol. I've posted this in the similar threads here:The problem is definitely with the server. It's timing out on downloads, or terminating them. You...
Forum: General Tech Support Questions 11-15-2007, 04:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 300
Posted By Orionv
The problem is server side, it's timing out on...

The problem is server side, it's timing out on downloads. Just look at your Everquest2Patch file. Here's what mine said:[13:40:43] Patcher: Downloading Char_monsters3.vpk [dloadsize=25935337;...
Forum: General Tech Support Questions 11-15-2007, 04:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 204
Posted By Orionv
The problem is server side. Look at your...

The problem is server side. Look at your Everquest2Patch file. You will see each download indicates "Transfer closed" (unless you canceled the download yourself) or "Empty reply from server". I'm...
Forum: General Tech Support Questions 11-15-2007, 03:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 144
Posted By Orionv
The problem I'm having is that the file never...

The problem I'm having is that the file never fully gets downloaded, so downloading the lp_tmp file did not help.I finally got some more details in the Everquest2Patch file:[12:28:44] Patcher:...
Forum: General Tech Support Questions 11-15-2007, 01:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 317
Posted By Orionv
The issue with the file size discrepancy seems to...

The issue with the file size discrepancy seems to be because the actual server side file never gets downloaded, leaving the original "old" version remaining.Also, I was able to login and play the...
Forum: General Tech Support Questions 11-15-2007, 11:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 317
Posted By Orionv
The only solution I can think of is to somehow...

The only solution I can think of is to somehow get the correct file size from someone who has it (who can log into the game fine and can report the correct file size according to...
Forum: General Tech Support Questions 11-15-2007, 11:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 317
Posted By Orionv
I believe I found the problem, and it looks like...

I believe I found the problem, and it looks like it is server side.I just downloaded Char_monsters3.vpk again, which is the first file it starts to download. Char_monsters3.vpk file size on disk is:...
Forum: Connection Support 11-15-2007, 05:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 261
Posted By Orionv
Yeah I'm playing Eternal Sonata on the XBOX 360...

Yeah I'm playing Eternal Sonata on the XBOX 360 while I wait, and it will surely "tide me over" until they get the patcher fixed. BTW, if anyone is looking for a fun RPG similar to Final Fantasy, you...
Forum: Expansions and Adventure Packs 11-15-2007, 04:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 79
Posted By Orionv
The patcher initially stated about a 12 hour...

The patcher initially stated about a 12 hour download. I ended up going to sleep but woke up about 3 times and found the download had stopped twice, so I restarted it. About 12 hours later the top...
Forum: Assassin 04-16-2006, 08:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,010
Posted By Orionv
<DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> You're...

<DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> You're crazy. If you're parsing near an assassin for DPS all the time, the assassin sucks. Flat out. I can't think of any time a swashbuckler has beat me DPS-wise...
Forum: Assassin 04-13-2006, 07:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 70
Posted By Orionv
<P>I've never seen a defensive stance help while...

<P>I've never seen a defensive stance help while soloing, in fact they seem to get me killed faster. At least, with my Swashbuckler. I can only assume the same strategy applies with Assassin...to...
Forum: Assassin 04-13-2006, 07:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,010
Posted By Orionv
I forgot to mention that Swashbucklers also have...

I forgot to mention that Swashbucklers also have more utility, with their many debuffs and mezmerize (which is great for soloing). (Brigand is the BEST debuffer however)
Forum: Assassin 04-13-2006, 07:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,010
Posted By Orionv
<DIV>I would say it's a close tie between...

<DIV>I would say it's a close tie between Swashbuckler and Assassin, in terms of DPS.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>What really sets them apart is how they play. Swashbucklers are fast and furious. They...
Forum: Swashbuckler 04-09-2006, 02:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 97
Posted By Orionv
<div></div><div>How it plays is up to the player....

<div></div><div>How it plays is up to the player. This is how I would describe the class, given my playing style...</div><div> </div><div>It's very fast paced. I chain cast combat arts every 1-2...
Forum: Swashbuckler 04-09-2006, 02:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 97
Posted By Orionv
<p> </p><p>Message Edited by Orionvr6 on <span...

<p> </p><p>Message Edited by Orionvr6 on <span class="date_text">04-08-2006</span><span class="time_text">03:39 PM</span></p>
Forum: Swashbuckler 04-09-2006, 02:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 97
Posted By Orionv
<p> </p><p>Message Edited by Orionvr6 on <span...

<p> </p><p>Message Edited by Orionvr6 on <span class="date_text">04-08-2006</span><span class="time_text">03:41 PM</span></p>
Forum: Swashbuckler 03-10-2006, 09:06 AM
Replies: 264
Views: 2,635
Posted By Orionv
<div>Has anyone gotten Sailwind and able to...

<div>Has anyone gotten Sailwind and able to confirm that it lowers RECAST timers and not RECOVERY, as it says? Logically it should lower recast timer, as all our recovery timers are 0.5 seconds. If...
Forum: Wizard 10-23-2005, 02:47 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 266
Posted By Orionv
<P>I don't think the surge line is useless. It's...

<P>I don't think the surge line is useless. It's like mez...situational. When I'm facing 1 up arrow mobs I'll use it, because more often than not the mob stays alive with 1% health after my final...
Forum: Wizard 10-23-2005, 02:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 419
Posted By Orionv
<DIV><FONT face=Verdana>It saves the healer when...

<DIV><FONT face=Verdana>It saves the healer when they are getting pounded and almost dead from an add. Especially when the tank is slow to react (even after you've mez'd it).</FONT></DIV>
Forum: Wizard 10-23-2005, 02:21 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 691
Posted By Orionv
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT...

<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Verdana size=2></FONT></DIV> <P><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Senliten has the fastest method of fighting IMO. This is what...
Forum: Swashbuckler 10-02-2005, 03:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 87
Posted By Orionv
<P>Adeste's Disruption is the best IMO, it's...

<P>Adeste's Disruption is the best IMO, it's extreme DD. 25% chance to do 438 dmg and 72 dmg every 6 sec for 24 sec. It usually does more than that in group with poison debuffs, 460-500 dmg.</P>
Forum: Swashbuckler 10-01-2005, 05:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 105
Posted By Orionv
<DIV>Just use Swindler's Luck HO. With that and...

<DIV>Just use Swindler's Luck HO. With that and my defensive buff on, I'm at +3 to slashing/piercing/ranged. Key is to finish Swindler's Luck with your highest level and most powerful attack to get...
Forum: Swashbuckler 09-27-2005, 02:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 189
Posted By Orionv
<DIV>#1 reason I started a Swashbuckler when EQII...

<DIV>#1 reason I started a Swashbuckler when EQII came out is that I liked the fast recast time on combat arts, and the abundance of attacks and debuffs.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Now with combat...
Forum: Swashbuckler 09-27-2005, 01:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 103
Posted By Orionv
<P>I noticed nobody on my server is L55 yet so I...

<P>I noticed nobody on my server is L55 yet so I suspect the same is true for most servers, in which case I thought people would be interested in knowing what their L55 ancient combat art does.</P>...
Forum: Swashbuckler 09-25-2005, 02:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 121
Posted By Orionv
<DIV>When I started EQ2, I got into a group of...

<DIV>When I started EQ2, I got into a group of people that played nonstop. We explored most of the world and did a lot of server firsts. Then most of this group of people found that EQ2 was lacking...
Forum: Swashbuckler 09-21-2005, 01:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 140
Posted By Orionv
<DIV>Exp groups I use Torment of the...

<DIV>Exp groups I use Torment of the Ages/Influence of Hate, extremely high DD. Inspecting the poison shows 353 dmg, but I'm doing upwards of 400+ with debuffs. Given fights are SHORT with combat...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 09-01-2005, 09:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 88
Posted By Orionv
<P>I'm not sure if you've taken this into...

<P>I'm not sure if you've taken this into account, but the bonus exp was turned off with the patch that changed the con level.</P> <P>I noticed though at level 35 (swashbuckler), I was able to kill...
Forum: Swashbuckler 07-02-2005, 11:22 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 184
Posted By Orionv
<DIV>There is not a single thing that is...

<DIV>There is not a single thing that is compelling enough to play a swashbuckler, unless you choose your class primarily on roleplay themes.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>A predator does more damage, has...
Forum: Swashbuckler 07-02-2005, 10:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 124
Posted By Orionv
<P>I'd like to say "look at what swashbucklers...

<P>I'd like to say "look at what swashbucklers have" in comparison to other scouts, but there is nothing to say worthy of mention. I get better haste, but it is situational (it raises hate level by 2...
Forum: Swashbuckler 07-02-2005, 10:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 124
Posted By Orionv
<DIV>I'm a level 50 swashbuckler with high end...

<DIV>I'm a level 50 swashbuckler with high end armor, prismatic swiftblade of the scale and rubicite stilleto, 60g of potions and poisons, cedar bow, and all my combat arts at adept 3, and I cannot...
Forum: Swashbuckler 05-26-2005, 06:25 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 194
Posted By Orionv
<P>I'm not sure if I saw it listed here, but one...

<P>I'm not sure if I saw it listed here, but one of our utility spells is a mez. It's about 20 second duration with 30 second recast. This is handy in a lot of situations, especially for escaping...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 05-25-2005, 07:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 76
Posted By Orionv
Well I'm assuming that Fires of Heaven guild...

Well I'm assuming that Fires of Heaven guild (FoH) knows how to test DPS accurately, that's why I was giving this rumor some credit.
Forum: In Testing Feedback 05-25-2005, 07:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 76
Posted By Orionv
<DIV>What I heard was that FoH had parsed scouts...

<DIV>What I heard was that FoH had parsed scouts doing 300-350 DPS on Test server. So I'm assuming that was with the new combat changes? But only thing I read of the combat changes coming in next...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 05-25-2005, 03:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 76
Posted By Orionv
<DIV>I keep hearing this, that 9b is going to...

<DIV>I keep hearing this, that 9b is going to boost scout DPS. One person told me that a group on Test server parsed their scout and they were doing 300-350 DPS.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Yet I have...
Forum: Bruiser 01-03-2005, 04:00 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 406
Posted By Orionv
<DIV>OGRE. You can't beat their strength. For...

<DIV>OGRE. You can't beat their strength. For racial traits I've piled on even more strength. I want to CRUSH my enemies! Not dance around them like you pansy gnome and halfling bruisers. I don't...
Forum: Bruiser 01-03-2005, 03:42 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 966
Posted By Orionv
<DIV> <DIV> <DIV>I have a level 41 swashbuckler...

<DIV> <DIV> <DIV>I have a level 41 swashbuckler with Adept 1 of almost all my attacks. I have not been satisfied with our damage output compared to most other classes. Recently in a group in...
Forum: Bruiser 01-03-2005, 03:38 PM
Replies: 0
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Views: 66
Posted By Orionv
<DIV> <DIV> </DIV></DIV> <P>Message Edited by...

<DIV> <DIV> </DIV></DIV> <P>Message Edited by Orionvr6 on <SPAN class=date_text>01-03-2005</SPAN> <SPAN class=time_text>02:40 AM</SPAN></P><p>Message Edited by Orionvr6 on <span...
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