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Forum: PVP Discussion 03-14-2010, 11:55 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 145
Posted By HanktheDwarf
So explain this to me. A 14 Bruiser and 15 Inq...

So explain this to me. A 14 Bruiser and 15 Inq vs. a 14 Wizard. I mean, I know gear plays some part, but I don't see how it makes since that most of the bruiser's attacks did little to no damage, and...
Forum: Quests and Live Events 02-24-2010, 07:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 524
Posted By HanktheDwarf
<p>You should be able to see them from the quest...

<p>You should be able to see them from the quest giver, as all the updates I got on Test were from right around the tree she is standing next to.  I'll go on Test in a little to see if I can't get a...
Forum: Quests and Live Events 02-24-2010, 05:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 524
Posted By HanktheDwarf
<p><cite>Tymy@Splitpaw...

<p><cite>Tymy@Splitpaw wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I have been having the same issue with this quest. Today i finally received an answer to my ticket.</p><p>In short it said **working as...
Forum: Quests and Live Events 02-22-2010, 09:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 524
Posted By HanktheDwarf
<p>I'll try bumping my settings up tonight.  I...

<p>I'll try bumping my settings up tonight.  I figured Balanced would be good enough.  (EDIT: No dice, even on Super Mega Maximum Detail.)</p><p>I'd be interested to see if it's a matter of the items...
Forum: Quests and Live Events 02-22-2010, 06:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 524
Posted By HanktheDwarf
<p>I guess I'm just being the goofy one here...

<p>I guess I'm just being the goofy one here then.  I can't find these things anywhere.  Tried both of the suggested places.  Three different characters on three different servers.  Nada Tostada.</p>
Forum: Quests and Live Events 02-21-2010, 04:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 524
Posted By HanktheDwarf
<p>So, the "Building a Fire" quest.  You get it...

<p>So, the "Building a Fire" quest.  You get it from Amber Walker near the Druid Ring.  Let me give you the rundown.</p><p style="padding-left: 30px;">Amber Walker would like you to gather leaves and...
Forum: Expansions and Adventure Packs 02-19-2010, 01:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 200
Posted By HanktheDwarf
Like I said, our IP is really weird because it's...

Like I said, our IP is really weird because it's hit or miss. Hulu.com will let me watch videos, but the Hulu Desktop will not. That's the kind of stuff I deal with. I tried the websites (D2D,...
Forum: Expansions and Adventure Packs 02-19-2010, 03:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 200
Posted By HanktheDwarf
<p>Then why are you penalizing those who didn't...

<p>Then why are you penalizing those who didn't buy it retail?  I'm relaying the experience here from a friend.</p><p>To set up the scenario, we are both in the Navy and are stationed in Japan.  So...
Forum: Expansions and Adventure Packs 02-16-2010, 01:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 286
Posted By HanktheDwarf
<p>*shrug*  I ordered a copy of the Collector's...

<p>*shrug*  I ordered a copy of the Collector's Edition through Amazon.com.  I got an e-mail Monday saying they shipped it out.  Now had I lived in the States and picked express shipping, I'm sure I...
Forum: Expansions and Adventure Packs 01-29-2010, 12:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 107
Posted By HanktheDwarf
<p>Press 'L'.  Click on the 'Shadows' tab.  If...

<p>Press 'L'.  Click on the 'Shadows' tab.  If you do have the expansion, you will be able to view the AAs.  If you DO NOT have the expansion, you will see in big words something to the effect of...
Forum: Testers Only 01-13-2010, 11:59 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 969
Posted By HanktheDwarf
<p><cite>hellboy007...

<p><cite>hellboy007 wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Have have signed the NDA and not received and email for beta access</p></blockquote><p>Ditto for me.  At least I remember signing the NDA.  I'll...
Forum: Testers Only 08-18-2008, 01:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 73
Posted By HanktheDwarf
Of course, the problem I would have with most...

Of course, the problem I would have with most anytime is I just won't be able to make it.  Tuesday 7pm Pacific for you is Wednesday 11am for me.  The saturday time is a little more workable for me,...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 11-12-2006, 10:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 261
Posted By HanktheDwarf
It has been said that this is for multiple...

It has been said that this is for multiple instances of overland zones (CL, Ant, etc), and not special group instanced dungeons.<div></div>
Forum: In Testing Feedback 11-11-2006, 11:53 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 1,188
Posted By HanktheDwarf
<div></div>Edit: I may be wrong.  Earlier I said...

<div></div>Edit: I may be wrong.  Earlier I said I think they may have lowered the status gains from writs.  Guess I was just messed up in the head, but someone from Live could still check on it for...
Forum: Testers Only 11-11-2006, 11:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 140
Posted By HanktheDwarf
So the 10%, I can get around that.  I think I...

So the 10%, I can get around that.  I think I will survive.But the guild level cap has not been raised to 60 yet IAW the patch notes.  I get messages saying the guild gets umptee-squat status, but...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 11-11-2006, 07:50 AM
Replies: 445
Views: 1,188
Posted By HanktheDwarf
<div></div><div><font color="#cc0000"></font>So...

<div></div><div><font color="#cc0000"></font>So people are saying 5% was too small because of small guilds, and now other people are saying 10% is too big because of big guilds?Oh, I know, let's...
Forum: Testers Only 11-09-2006, 09:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 126
Posted By HanktheDwarf
Since I'm not on test at the moment, I have to go...

Since I'm not on test at the moment, I have to go by memory.  But last time I looked, it seemed like end of the tail was cut with a hole in it to where you can see the inside of the horse.<div></div>
Forum: In Testing Feedback 11-09-2006, 05:51 AM
Replies: 340
Views: 1,216
Posted By HanktheDwarf
The only arguement that I feel holds any water is...

The only arguement that I feel holds any water is the Top Guild Status Contributors list thing.  Sure, it's unfair that smaller guild members can get on that list with a quarter of the work.  So why...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 11-09-2006, 05:43 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 288
Posted By HanktheDwarf
<div><blockquote><hr>nobe wrote:<div></div>...

<div><blockquote><hr>nobe wrote:<div></div> <p><font color="#ffff00">Theres a lengthy thread on this issue in In testing feedback. </font></p><hr></blockquote>Well, this thread was started three days...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 11-08-2006, 08:53 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 1,216
Posted By HanktheDwarf
So when I started EQ2, I was under the impression...

So when I started EQ2, I was under the impression they were trying to create a game that had a little bit for everyone, no matter playstyle.   Which is why you see mobs marked as solo, heroic, epic,...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 11-07-2006, 07:53 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 288
Posted By HanktheDwarf
Nope, not a bug. Patch notes from a recent patch...

Nope, not a bug. Patch notes from a recent patch on beta state that the guild will get 5% of status regardless of size.  To sum it up... Thanks for killing (legitimately) small guilds. <div></div>
Forum: In Testing Feedback 11-06-2006, 12:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 288
Posted By HanktheDwarf
Maybe they lowered it to 5% across the board to...

Maybe they lowered it to 5% across the board to even out the disparity of the top guild status contributors.  If they did that, then they should have lowered the amount of status needed for smaller...
Forum: Testers Only 11-05-2006, 01:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 166
Posted By HanktheDwarf
Seems they added this in from the beta and didn't...

Seems they added this in from the beta and didn't tell us about it.<div></div>
Forum: Testers Only 11-05-2006, 01:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 140
Posted By HanktheDwarf
I'm hoping the 5% thing is a bug.  There's no...

I'm hoping the 5% thing is a bug.  There's no reason to make it such a small amount across the board, as all it does is penalize the small guilds.And also, it doesn't seem like the guild level was...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 11-05-2006, 08:32 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 288
Posted By HanktheDwarf
<div></div>Double that.  Only got four unique...

<div></div>Double that.  Only got four unique accounts in the guild and am only getting 5%.  I didn't see any note saying they were changing the way of calculating Guild Status contributions.  Edit: ...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 10-17-2006, 10:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 380
Posted By HanktheDwarf
If you got to the top of a mountain through sheer...

If you got to the top of a mountain through sheer will, then it's not an exploit.  If you simply jumped, crawled, and ran your way up, and anyone else can get there too, then it's not really an...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 09-21-2006, 07:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 53
Posted By HanktheDwarf
ALT+TAB and ALT+ENTER also cause the game to...

ALT+TAB and ALT+ENTER also cause the game to crash.<div></div>
Forum: Testers Only 09-21-2006, 07:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 176
Posted By HanktheDwarf
Assuming this was done on purpose, I'd suggest...

Assuming this was done on purpose, I'd suggest lowering the prices of the tradeskill stations found on the cirt merchants.  They sell for ~88gp and ~500k status.  So a super crafter would have to...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 09-13-2006, 05:13 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 472
Posted By HanktheDwarf
As said before, low levels won't see much of a...

As said before, low levels won't see much of a difference.  Minor differences in INT won't make much of a difference either.  Here's an example with my SK (level 5<img...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 01-06-2006, 03:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 268
Posted By HanktheDwarf
They have this tool already.  Here is a...

They have this tool already.  Here is a screenshot...<img src="http://www.sjsu.edu/provost/pics/3_pen-and-paper.jpg">All sarcasm aside, I personally don't go to instances with lockouts on a regular...
Forum: Zones and Population 01-05-2006, 07:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,860
Posted By HanktheDwarf
<DIV>I have in fact seen both of these mobs...

<DIV>I have in fact seen both of these mobs wandering around.  Not broken, just weird.  I've seen the mobs pop multiple times in a row, and then I've seen them go days without showing their...
Forum: Ranger 01-02-2006, 03:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 54
Posted By HanktheDwarf
Swashbucklers have good damage and some nice...

Swashbucklers have good damage and some nice utility spells.Dirge/Troub have decent damage and kick butt utility (more buffs than concentration slots, way more).Rangers have super uber awesome...
Forum: Shadowknight 01-02-2006, 03:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 93
Posted By HanktheDwarf
No need.  I picked STR for all my traits and...

No need.  I picked STR for all my traits and ignored the Lifted Curse trait.  If you are out to do DPS, you are probably in your Offensive Stance.  It gives plenty of INT assuming you upgrade them to...
Forum: Shadowknight 12-31-2005, 01:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 115
Posted By HanktheDwarf
<div></div>Adept III Dark Sword gives you 73 INT....

<div></div>Adept III Dark Sword gives you 73 INT. Adept III Grim Sword gives you 103 INT.Adept III Plague Sword gives you 150 INT.Adept III Pox Sword gives you 196 INT.  I'd say it's pretty easy.  My...
Forum: Zones and Population 12-30-2005, 12:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 126
Posted By HanktheDwarf
<P>Taken from <A...

<P>Taken from <A href="http://eq2players.station.sony.com/en/servers_index.vm" target=_blank>Server Stats</A>...</P> <P>The newest US Servers are the Station Exchange servers, Shadowhaven and The...
Forum: Zones and Population 12-29-2005, 12:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 101
Posted By HanktheDwarf
<DIV>Sorry if I came off a bit harsh.  Just...

<DIV>Sorry if I came off a bit harsh.  Just playing devil's advocate, really.  And simply offering up alternatives is all.</DIV>
Forum: Zones and Population 12-28-2005, 11:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 101
Posted By HanktheDwarf
How about this.  Keep your writ mobs out of my...

How about this.  Keep your writ mobs out of my named areas.  Have you done any of the collect/destroy writs?  Don't have to worry about farmers there, just other writ-ers.  And you can always still...
Forum: Ranger 12-27-2005, 10:01 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 634
Posted By HanktheDwarf
I find that I work pretty good with a coercer.  I...

I find that I work pretty good with a coercer.  I tank, and with the stuns the coercer gets, I can back up and use my ranged attacks still.  Works pretty nicely since you can't stun anything with an...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 12-21-2005, 09:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 379
Posted By HanktheDwarf
No.  We don't test.  We sit around and eat...

No.  We don't test.  We sit around and eat cheetos and compare [expletive haxx0red by Raijinn] sizes with the Devs.
Forum: Zones and Population 12-21-2005, 08:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 116
Posted By HanktheDwarf
One owah (hour)!<div></div>

One owah (hour)!<div></div>
Forum: In Testing Feedback 12-21-2005, 06:01 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 362
Posted By HanktheDwarf
Hope you're kidding, but in case you...

Hope you're kidding, but in case you aren't...Taken from the notes:" - The rock for the Robe of the Invoker no longer spawns on the ground, <b><font color="#ff0000">but will drop more frequently from...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 12-21-2005, 05:46 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 424
Posted By HanktheDwarf
I think they need to leave it that way.  Maybe...

I think they need to leave it that way.  Maybe more people will move to Freeport.<div></div>
Forum: In Testing Feedback 12-20-2005, 11:47 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 1,001
Posted By HanktheDwarf
<div></div>The Master I was reduced by 6%.  The...

<div></div>The Master I was reduced by 6%.  The Adept III and Adept I were lowered by 2%.  Wow, didn't know 2% was going to make so much of a difference.   If so, tell your DPSer to do 2% less...
Forum: Paladin 12-20-2005, 10:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 337
Posted By HanktheDwarf
Well, I'll be.  It is paladin only (well,...

Well, I'll be.  It is paladin only (well, warriors also).  Not that it makes any sense really.  Ghoulbane is 12 levels lower and only works against undead whereas EBBC will proc against...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 12-20-2005, 07:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 284
Posted By HanktheDwarf
As was said before, a lot of the bugs and such...

As was said before, a lot of the bugs and such dealt with the event anyway.<div></div>
Forum: In Testing Feedback 12-20-2005, 05:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 284
Posted By HanktheDwarf
Doubtful.  Though there maybe people on test that...

Doubtful.  Though there maybe people on test that try to find exploits for their live characters, most of the high level people on test play exclusively to test.  Don't know how a low level character...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 12-20-2005, 03:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 284
Posted By HanktheDwarf
Just a note:  Most bugs are probably found within...

Just a note:  Most bugs are probably found within half an hour of testing.  I know all the bugs/exploits that they are working on right now were found within an hour of the content being patched to...
Forum: Testers Only 12-20-2005, 02:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 769
Posted By HanktheDwarf
I just noticed (not really, just now remembered...

I just noticed (not really, just now remembered about it).  The BBC/EBBC is not usable by Paladins anymore.  Just wondering if that was a mistake or an intentional change.<div></div>
Forum: Paladin 12-20-2005, 02:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 337
Posted By HanktheDwarf
<div></div>So I'm here to notify you of a change...

<div></div>So I'm here to notify you of a change on test that wasn't mentioned anywhere in any notes.  For some reason, the BBC/EBBC is not usable by Paladins anymore.  It lists Guardians, Beserkers,...
Forum: Testers Only 12-19-2005, 01:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 191
Posted By HanktheDwarf
Osen was getting the...

Osen was getting the little-blocks-instead-of-letters-in-the-pop-up-messages also.  She always just logged and came back and it would clear.  But she did stay on one time and got the UI error writing...
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