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Forum: Shadowknight 05-11-2008, 01:33 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 577
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
<p>DPS plate tank?</p><p>Well..lets see how...

<p>DPS plate tank?</p><p>Well..lets see how things are SUPPOSED to work in the grand scheme of things, until they got completely screwed.</p><p> The archtypes are SUPPOSED to go, in DPS...
Forum: Coercer 05-05-2008, 12:21 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 848
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
Aonein,Troubadors are few, and far between. Our...

Aonein,Troubadors are few, and far between. Our guild doesn't have any, although we have 3 raiding lvl 80 Coercers....<img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY"...
Forum: Illusionist 05-04-2008, 01:37 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 678
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
<p>Aonein.</p><p>For the vast majority of...

<p>Aonein.</p><p>For the vast majority of coercers (not that there are that many of us), about 1-1.5k IS the norm. Yes, there are those like Fnar. Not all of us raid VP however, nor have we all spent...
Forum: Illusionist 05-01-2008, 07:27 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 678
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
<p>Anyone complaining about this seriously needs...

<p>Anyone complaining about this seriously needs to /testcopy and try the changes on test. Yes, you are losing 15% DPS (in SOME..LIMITED circumstances). Not everyone raids...and not everyone bothers...
Forum: Coercer 04-30-2008, 12:00 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 1,662
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
<p>Aonein,</p><p>You seem to be missing the...

<p>Aonein,</p><p>You seem to be missing the point. First, you've got to understand that this game is not about elite level raiding for the vast majority of players.. You CANNOT balance the classes,...
Forum: Developer Roundtable 03-21-2008, 10:00 AM
Replies: 280
Views: 1,497
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
<p>Coercer please..and make sure you parse our...

<p>Coercer please..and make sure you parse our supposed tier-3 DPS. Guardians and Furys regularly outdps us..pretty sad indeed! I wish you all the joy of charm breaks...for the lousy, highly...
Forum: Coercer 11-03-2005, 08:07 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 206
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
Well...heroic blue/whites, sure, doable. Heroic...

Well...heroic blue/whites, sure, doable. Heroic yellow orange mobs were a bit much though..even for warlocks. They did fix that though. Of course, according to SOE, NOBODY is supposed to solo...
Forum: Coercer 10-28-2005, 11:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 206
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
<DIV>Well..there goes the best XP I ever...

<DIV>Well..there goes the best XP I ever made...</DIV> <DIV>Using the Psychic wail/AOE mez, it was pretty easy to solo heroic group no arrow mobs...like the guards in Maj'dul</DIV> <DIV>Before the...
Forum: Coercer 09-19-2005, 05:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 201
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
The solution is fairly simple, and it was...

The solution is fairly simple, and it was actually working just fine in beta. Haruspex used to proc on every melee hit. Every one. The problem was, it was doing a lot more DPS than intended. What...
Forum: Coercer 09-16-2005, 07:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 201
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
I have to say, regardless of the proc rate, the...

I have to say, regardless of the proc rate, the class is WAY more fun to play now...<img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> Also, i've noticed it procs far...
Forum: Coercer 09-16-2005, 11:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 201
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
So, in beta, Haruspex used to go off...

So, in beta, Haruspex used to go off consistently, doing good damage. Now, IF I am lucky, it might go off once, maybe twice per 30 second cast. Its supposedly a 50% proc rate, but, watching the tank...
Forum: Coercer 09-11-2005, 11:55 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 335
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
Charm soloing in EQL always required skill and...

Charm soloing in EQL always required skill and precision, why should it be different now? A charmed mob breaking loose is just another add to handle, and thats our primary job anyway, right? ...
Forum: Coercer 09-11-2005, 11:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 183
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
I fail to see what all the whining about charm is...

I fail to see what all the whining about charm is about. I would expect it to have some risk, and after all, we are Coercers, are we not? Crowd control specialists, not so? So WHAT if charm breaks?...
Forum: Coercer 08-20-2005, 12:08 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 1,171
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
Please note that the numbers you see on...

Please note that the numbers you see on screenshots are HIGHLY dependent on INT and spell level. For example, Psychic wail tops at 1580 damage at 200int (me) while only 1531 for Karde (184int?)...
Forum: Coercer 08-09-2005, 10:18 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 133
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
What am I missing here? Crowd control ability -...

What am I missing here? Crowd control ability - Similar. Mez shorter, but root actually works. Charm - Greatly improved. Useful now for DPS DD - Greatly improved. Ego blast 2 second cast now, 30%...
Forum: Coercer 08-05-2005, 11:24 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 1,171
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
All I can say its... Its all worthwhile now...I...

All I can say its... Its all worthwhile now...I really, really like what I see. Less work buffing on raids...and now able to contribute in many other ways, without trivializing encounters. Soloing...
Forum: Coercer 07-20-2005, 01:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 92
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
<DIV>Ah yes....THAT method.</DIV> <DIV>What...

<DIV>Ah yes....THAT method.</DIV> <DIV>What Gilbertus is not tell you however, is that it probably took 15 minutes+ to finish him off, and requires excellent timing, and a lag free connection.</DIV>...
Forum: Coercer 07-09-2005, 08:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 241
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
I'm usually quite scared to drain health for...

I'm usually quite scared to drain health for power..especially since I can't heal. Still, I should revisit transference (better ratio than manastone I think). Also, does Mana cloak actually do...
Forum: Coercer 07-07-2005, 11:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 185
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
How do you stop from running OOP while doing...

How do you stop from running OOP while doing this? I've got good gear (over 2700 power), AdeptIII or master on my damage spells, yet I run OOP pretty fast on green lvl 40-41 mobs (I'm 45). Normally,...
Forum: Coercer 07-07-2005, 11:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 241
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
How do you pull this off? I can BARELY solo a...

How do you pull this off? I can BARELY solo a green ^^ mob at 45, usually running out of power. This with most damage spells at Adept3 (although I still use Despotic Mind, MasterI and Anguish Master...
Forum: Coercer 07-07-2005, 06:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 104
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
<DIV>Just confirmed this, as of last patch.</DIV>...

<DIV>Just confirmed this, as of last patch.</DIV> <DIV>The max power component of Basten's runes of surety no longer stacks with Exhortation. Odd, because Magi's shielding DOES stack, as normal...
Forum: Coercer 07-02-2005, 07:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 68
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
I've had withering land on plenty of ^^^ mobs...

I've had withering land on plenty of ^^^ mobs before, including Myrgroth, and Zalek. In both cases, it stiffled all but innate abilities. <div></div>
Forum: In Testing Feedback 06-29-2005, 10:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 137
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
Raids? Ah...so you better invite a few enchanters...

Raids? Ah...so you better invite a few enchanters along...<img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> <div></div>
Forum: Coercer 06-29-2005, 03:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 68
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
<P>Shhhhhhh...</P> <P>That being said, agonizing...

<P>Shhhhhhh...</P> <P>That being said, agonizing silence is clearly superior, for all but raid mobs.</P>
Forum: Coercer 06-19-2005, 08:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 215
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
Eh? I just charm the agitator. Usually its mez...

Eh? I just charm the agitator. Usually its mez mob 1, AE mez other mobs, mez mob 2, charm mob 3, stiffle mob 4, have mob 3 attack mob 4, remez mob 1. Start helping pet. Recharm mob 3, rinse, repeat....
Forum: Coercer 06-19-2005, 08:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 477
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
If you're on Permafrost, drop me a line. I'll pay...

If you're on Permafrost, drop me a line. I'll pay well for it. -Proteus <div></div>
Forum: Coercer 06-15-2005, 04:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 215
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
<P>Yes...did it Sunday, at lvl 44/45.</P>...

<P>Yes...did it Sunday, at lvl 44/45.</P> <P>Challenging, especially the 4 mob encounters, but doable. I did have to break encounter more than once, and died one time towards the end.</P> <P>Generous...
Forum: Coercer 05-14-2005, 07:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 199
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
Ootpek...what are you using to parse your charm...

Ootpek...what are you using to parse your charm DPS? Combatstats, and other parsers I've seen don't differentiate between charmed, and non-charmed mob dps. <div></div>
Forum: Coercer 05-12-2005, 07:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 199
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
Beguile cannot be used on any ^^ mobs. Many of...

Beguile cannot be used on any ^^ mobs. Many of those nightbloods you refer to are ^. Also note that when Beguile breaks, or is broken by you, the mob retains ALL of your group buffs. Any attempt to...
Forum: Coercer 05-10-2005, 10:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 167
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
Whew..glad I picked correctly. BMG is great. In...

Whew..glad I picked correctly. BMG is great. In an xp group in Everfrost, I could afford to be very slack about keeping Refresh on the group. Great spell. Now I just need to figure out how to ditch...
Forum: Coercer 05-10-2005, 09:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 167
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
Ah..on Glyssa's.. Since Bravado, at AdeptI only...

Ah..on Glyssa's.. Since Bravado, at AdeptI only affects group melee DPS by about 4%, since almost all damage is done by specials.. Thats why I assumed its worthless..Is this not the case with...
Forum: Coercer 05-10-2005, 01:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 167
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
<DIV>Decisions, decisions...</DIV> <DIV>...

<DIV>Decisions, decisions...</DIV> <DIV> <LI><SPAN><FONT color=#ffffff>Liskia's Grievous Quietude - An advanced form of Withering Silence. As a bonus to Withering Silence it deals mental damage for...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 05-10-2005, 01:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 203
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
<DIV>Not sure why this is news...A number...

<DIV>Not sure why this is news...A number of "uber" guilds in EQLive had devs playing in them. Fires of Heaven, and Triton (Povar) come to mind.</DIV> <DIV>Nothing wrong with this, how else are the...
Forum: Coercer 05-07-2005, 02:19 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 200
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
<DIV>Junaru. Unlike EQ1 charm soloing, where your...

<DIV>Junaru. Unlike EQ1 charm soloing, where your charmed pet, and the other mob would fight each other, in EQ2, your charmed pet does not seem to  generate agro.</DIV> <DIV>So, your charmed pet...
Forum: Coercer 05-06-2005, 12:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 111
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
At lvl 38, my best DD does 605 (lvl 28 Despotic...

At lvl 38, my best DD does 605 (lvl 28 Despotic Mind, MasterI). My secondary DD hits for about 190 (Tyrenson's) Meanwhile, my warlock buddy is hitting for 1400+, with a secondary DD that does about...
Forum: Coercer 05-05-2005, 09:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 111
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
<font color="midnightblue" face="Verdana, Arial,...

<font color="midnightblue" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size="2"><a href="http://www.eq2i.com/defender.wmv" target="_blank">http://www.eq2i.com/defender.wmv</a></font> Ok....so I'm jealous. Sue...
Forum: Coercer 05-05-2005, 09:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 145
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
Ootpek... How are you charming two pets? I can...

Ootpek... How are you charming two pets? I can only ever get ONE pet window up on screen <div></div>
Forum: Coercer 05-04-2005, 11:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 116
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
<DIV>While charm has great potential, there is a...

<DIV>While charm has great potential, there is a very nasty bug, that will get us killed quickly.</DIV> <DIV>Once a mob is charmed, it gains ALL group buffs. When charm breaks, the mob retains the...
Forum: Coercer 04-10-2005, 04:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 43
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
<DIV>Hmm..I must be missing something. What...

<DIV>Hmm..I must be missing something. What exactly is wrong with Beguile?</DIV> <DIV>On groups of greens, start with AE mez, then mez others individually, except for one. Beguile that one, and sic...
Forum: Coercer 04-10-2005, 04:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 65
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
<P>Of course, you were using Adept1 or better...

<P>Of course, you were using Adept1 or better Enthrall, right?</P> <P>I don't get resists very often..on mobs yellow or lower. Orange/red, sure, the resist rate goes up, but still perfectly usable....
Forum: Coercer 03-29-2005, 02:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 106
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
Once you purchase bloodline chronicles, go to...

Once you purchase bloodline chronicles, go to timber lake in Nek. The Brethren (NPC's on the east side of lake) will give you access to Underrot. The entrance to underrot itself is south from timber...
Forum: Coercer 03-28-2005, 06:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 106
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
True, soloing isn't that fast for xp, and getting...

True, soloing isn't that fast for xp, and getting a group is pretty easy. Still, if you want some great solo practice (and great loot), try the new Underrot Caverns zone in nek. There's a solo...
Forum: Coercer 03-26-2005, 11:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 106
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
<div></div>Hmm....lets see, you ARE fighting...

<div></div>Hmm....lets see, you ARE fighting green DU mobs, right? Blues and whites will kill you fast... Yes, if I get a resist, the bear will smack me (or miss), for around 200 or so. More like...
Forum: Coercer 03-26-2005, 01:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 106
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
<DIV>Open with mez</DIV> <DIV>Open HO</DIV>...

<DIV>Open with mez</DIV> <DIV>Open HO</DIV> <DIV>Tyrenson's (root+stiffle)+DD</DIV> <DIV>Despotic mind</DIV> <DIV>remez</DIV> <DIV>rinse</DIV> <DIV>repeat</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Pretty simple...
Forum: Coercer 03-26-2005, 12:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 106
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
<P>Dunno about that. My 37 Coercer has no problem...

<P>Dunno about that. My 37 Coercer has no problem soloing green ++ briarpaws in EL, or blue+ named mobs in bloodline.</P> <P>Its slow, granted, taking 2-4 minutes per kill, and thus usually not worth...
Forum: Coercer 03-24-2005, 09:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 92
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
Well..after extensive soloing last night, two...

Well..after extensive soloing last night, two major stealth nerfs we got last month have been fixed...stealthily. 1) Damage mitigation/avoidance is back to normal. Mobs hit as they did in January. I...
Forum: Coercer 03-24-2005, 09:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 106
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
Tan....um. We were kidding...<wink>. I was just...

Tan....um. We were kidding...<wink>. I was just trying to keep this quiet...hehe <div></div>
Forum: Coercer 03-24-2005, 09:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 82
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
Yes! Ditto that. Binding light and Forced...

Yes! Ditto that. Binding light and Forced hesitation are WORKING!! Now, I can root the mob, stack 3 dots on him, and it will STILL hold, usually. Its in no way perfect, but its as least as good as...
Forum: Coercer 03-23-2005, 07:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 106
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
Actually, thats a very slow tactic, and of no...

Actually, thats a very slow tactic, and of no practical use to anyone. Taking out those kinds of mobs is a total fluke...resists, etc will kill you. You'd never want to use that in real life........
Forum: Coercer 03-23-2005, 10:01 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 106
Posted By ProteusTielaxi
Good tips val. Yes, we can tank a bit, with...

Good tips val. Yes, we can tank a bit, with withering silence on the mob. High AGI helps a LOT for this. I keep mine above 110, and I have 55% avoidance now...as good as some tanks. Of course, my...
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