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Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 07-10-2010, 01:38 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 191
Posted By Axterix
<p><cite>BtilTheMage...

<p><cite>BtilTheMage wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>CoH does, indeed, have DownMentoring.  As does FFXI with its level sync system.</p></blockquote><p>Yup, CoH has mentoring (low goes up in level)...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 07-09-2010, 09:25 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 331
Posted By Axterix
<p><cite>MurFalad...

<p><cite>MurFalad wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Thats really awful gameplay, what I think would help it a lot would be to</p><ol><li>Reduce survivability down for non-tanks a lot, for success to be...
Forum: Tips, Tricks, and New Player Questions 07-08-2010, 05:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 380
Posted By Axterix
<p>You are limited to how much you can spend (50,...

<p>You are limited to how much you can spend (50, 50, 60 until level 70), but you can have a nice collection of unspent points.  Hence why the screenshot shows 90 of 250 points unspent.</p>
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 07-08-2010, 04:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 183
Posted By Axterix
<p><cite>Barx@Antonia Bayle...

<p><cite>Barx@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>To my knowledge they weren't compensated down when the city tokens were added, so they shouldn't really be compensated up now. The city...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 07-08-2010, 04:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 183
Posted By Axterix
<p><cite>DominoDev...

<p><cite>DominoDev wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Apologies this detail was not called out in the update notes, it was an oversight.  The change was made because the introduction of the new travel...
Forum: Fighter's Arena 07-08-2010, 04:33 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 1,889
Posted By Axterix
<p><cite>Raahl...

<p><cite>Raahl wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Point is that a similarly equipped/AA'd non-SK would die.  These mobs were at the least orange to him.  His armor should have been crap to these...
Forum: Fighter's Arena 07-08-2010, 04:21 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 1,889
Posted By Axterix
<p>Just for fun, took my 30 guardian up against...

<p>Just for fun, took my 30 guardian up against about 8 33-34 mobs.  Took them down no, problem.  Yeah, not +5, but also wearing level 22 armor, with exactly 65 AAs.  In 32 MC'd stuff, I'm pretty...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 07-07-2010, 05:21 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 210
Posted By Axterix
<p><cite>Fyranaer@Everfrost...

<p><cite>Fyranaer@Everfrost wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Where is the motivation to play if you're not the first 10?  10 people out of a thousand get some fun unique drop and everyone else gets...
Forum: Tips, Tricks, and New Player Questions 07-06-2010, 05:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 97
Posted By Axterix
<p>If you hold the right mouse button while...

<p>If you hold the right mouse button while running away, that should keep you facing whichever way you want, no?</p>
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 07-05-2010, 06:47 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 191
Posted By Axterix
<p>Religion.  In both EQ1 and 2 you can choose...

<p>Religion.  In both EQ1 and 2 you can choose one for your character and it has some impact upon that character.</p>
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 07-05-2010, 03:55 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 210
Posted By Axterix
<p>I expect most of the bigger budget MMOs will...

<p>I expect most of the bigger budget MMOs will go with LotRO/DDO's set up.  Monthly subscription fee that gets you some points to buy stuff.  And a lower tier or two that is free to play, but...
Forum: Tips, Tricks, and New Player Questions 07-03-2010, 06:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 121
Posted By Axterix
<p>Tank + healer would probably be the easiest...

<p>Tank + healer would probably be the easiest duo.  Of your characters, the SK would be the best choice, good mix of toughness and dps, both AoE and ST.</p><p>If you were looking to start a new...
Forum: Tips, Tricks, and New Player Questions 07-02-2010, 03:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 229
Posted By Axterix
<p><cite>ibetheelmo1...

<p><cite>ibetheelmo1 wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>So, any tips on starting? Or maybe someone who is either starting a new character or just a new alternate that wouldn't mind a tag along to learn...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 07-02-2010, 08:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 60
Posted By Axterix
<p>Yeah, DFC would probably be a bit rough. ...

<p>Yeah, DFC would probably be a bit rough.  Harder boss mobs than any dungeon its level.  Soon though.</p><p>Nektropos Castle mobs cap out at about 35, but it would be worth doing, nice dungeon. ...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 07-02-2010, 07:35 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 352
Posted By Axterix
<p><cite>SmokeJumper...

<p><cite>SmokeJumper wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>A few comments/responses:</p><ul><li>Double SC weekends are designed, honestly, to sell the little retail cards. Those just don't sell...
Forum: Tips, Tricks, and New Player Questions 07-02-2010, 07:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,995
Posted By Axterix
<p>The cost of food compenents is relatively low,...

<p>The cost of food compenents is relatively low, for the most part, until 80-90 anyway.  And there aren't that many recipes per level until 70+ as well.  So people don't feel any real need to try...
Forum: Tips, Tricks, and New Player Questions 06-30-2010, 05:14 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 519
Posted By Axterix
<p>I find it worthwhile to do a bunch of extra...

<p>I find it worthwhile to do a bunch of extra quests, as well as kill *'d mobs.  There's typically some AAs that have a big impact on character power and getting those asap makes life a lot easier. ...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 06-29-2010, 05:43 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 218
Posted By Axterix
<p><cite>Jack@Lucan DLere...

<p><cite>Jack@Lucan DLere wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I wish one of these would include guild xp ( sp? )</p></blockquote><p>Being as I'm trying to get my guild to 30 at the moment, I'd really,...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 06-28-2010, 08:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,058
Posted By Axterix
<p><cite>Ballads...

<p><cite>Ballads wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Options->Display->animations->render mounts-> never show mounts. Mounts are just buffs.</p></blockquote><p>Problem with that is that it isn't like the...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 06-27-2010, 06:06 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 342
Posted By Axterix
<p><cite>fbitt...

<p><cite>fbitt wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Since when is planned tedium, enforced boredom, spawn camping, etc. ad nauseum intellectually challenging or engaging gameplay? The ability to disengage...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 06-27-2010, 05:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,058
Posted By Axterix
<p>Oh, the mention of some of those foods/drinks...

<p>Oh, the mention of some of those foods/drinks reminds me of another one:</p><p>One of those often done guide quests is the one of the dwarf in Antonica asking for help gathering components to make...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 06-27-2010, 05:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,058
Posted By Axterix
<p>A few things I'm aware of:</p><p>1.  There are...

<p>A few things I'm aware of:</p><p>1.  There are indeed totems.  Woodworkers make them.  Of the wolf, of the chokidai, and so on.  If you want to go this route, you'll probably want to have your own...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 06-26-2010, 10:39 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 620
Posted By Axterix
<p>Personally, I wouldn't mind them borrowing the...

<p>Personally, I wouldn't mind them borrowing the subscription model used by DDO and, soon enough, LOTRO.</p><p>Pretty much means that nothing changes for those of us paying monthly.  As is, we...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 06-26-2010, 10:24 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 342
Posted By Axterix
<p><cite>Taemien@Lucan DLere...

<p><cite>Taemien@Lucan DLere wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I've been saying this for the last 3 years, just not on these boards. When I played World of Warcraft and heard people complaining that...
Forum: Tips, Tricks, and New Player Questions 06-25-2010, 09:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 91
Posted By Axterix
<p>Would agree with the choices...

<p>Would agree with the choices listed. </p><p>Shadow Knights get several nice AoEs.  And the Reaver AA works well with the spell ones of those (as opposed to the combat art ones), as, for some...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 06-25-2010, 09:04 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 231
Posted By Axterix
<p><cite>yzyh wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>And...

<p><cite>yzyh wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>And no skipping harvesting sin,t an option cuz it is kinda the only plat income a newby can have.</p></blockquote><p>Nah, you can make plenty of money...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 06-24-2010, 04:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 77
Posted By Axterix
<p>For the first, I'd assume arcane, since...

<p>For the first, I'd assume arcane, since physical, elemental, or noxious would all seem less of a fit.  But don't know for sure.</p><p>For the second, it doesn't add, but multiplies, I believe.  So...
Forum: Tradeskill Discussion 06-19-2010, 06:23 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 314
Posted By Axterix
<p><cite>MoiraesFate...

<p><cite>MoiraesFate wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><blockquote><p><span style="color: #00ffff;">See, thats the thing. My character should get more powerful and kill things a little easier as my level...
Forum: Warden 06-17-2010, 06:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 78
Posted By Axterix
<p><cite>soibitum...

<p><cite>soibitum wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>this is something that's bugged me for a while as i have a shaman druid and cleric 80+ (currently playing the druid)</p><p>why cant we use 2hd slash?...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 06-15-2010, 07:57 AM
Replies: 347
Views: 1,510
Posted By Axterix
<p>Some more thoughts I've had over the last...

<p>Some more thoughts I've had over the last couple of days:</p><p>Reduced pulse time:</p><p>I was using the goblin forge in Lavastorm, making the ornate armor set for discovery experience xp, as...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 06-15-2010, 07:12 AM
Replies: 347
Views: 1,510
Posted By Axterix
<p><cite>Deson...

<p><cite>Deson wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>That's the only usage reason to do it. I used to level lock and MC gear makes you a god in lower tiers and I imagine its far more OP'd with everything...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 06-15-2010, 12:56 AM
Replies: 347
Views: 1,510
Posted By Axterix
<p><cite>MurFalad...

<p><cite>MurFalad wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Deson wrote:</cite></p><p>Alternatively just equiped treasured or hand crafted gear brought for peanuts off the broker, and you'll get to level...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 06-14-2010, 06:29 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 270
Posted By Axterix
<p><cite>Odys@Storms...

<p><cite>Odys@Storms wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Your comment on the leveling spee is rather unclear, do you think it's too fast or too slow?</p></blockquote><p>He finds it too slow.  Personally,...
Forum: Tips, Tricks, and New Player Questions 06-08-2010, 02:29 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,017
Posted By Axterix
<p><cite>Finora@Everfrost...

<p><cite>Finora@Everfrost wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Axterix wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Antonica needs quite a bit of love.  Mainly, it is missing a good quest hub, like CL has with...
Forum: Tips, Tricks, and New Player Questions 06-08-2010, 02:05 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,017
Posted By Axterix
<p><cite>Terron@Splitpaw...

<p><cite>Terron@Splitpaw wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Axterix wrote:</cite></p><blockquote>TS is definitely a bit of an annoying zone to quest in.  It is a big zone with many obstructions...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 06-08-2010, 01:53 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 337
Posted By Axterix
<p><cite>MurFalad...

<p><cite>MurFalad wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I would actually say that quiet zones at the lower level isn't a big problem, I do actually like the fact that the game is so huge that areas of it...
Forum: Tips, Tricks, and New Player Questions 06-08-2010, 06:12 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,017
Posted By Axterix
<p><cite>Calberak@Valor...

<p><cite>Calberak@Valor wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Actually most zones got a revamp since the beginning. As most zones are good now I will only list the zones that could need some work: ...
Forum: Warden 06-07-2010, 04:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 256
Posted By Axterix
<p>Depends a lot on race how armor looks. ...

<p>Depends a lot on race how armor looks.  Personally, I'm not overly fond of the leather look on either my gnome fury or Iksar warden.  But that doesn't matter much.</p><p>At level 20, you gain...
Forum: Warden 06-07-2010, 12:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 256
Posted By Axterix
<p>As long as you know how to pull and where to...

<p>As long as you know how to pull and where to fight so as to avoid patrol aggro, both should be able to do fine.  The warden might have problems in an area where you will get multiple groups.  The...
Forum: Warden 06-07-2010, 06:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 256
Posted By Axterix
<p>I've got a well geared and AA'd SK and Warden,...

<p>I've got a well geared and AA'd SK and Warden, both about the same level, in the 30-40s.  They both solo quite well, but each has its own strong points. </p><p>The SK is better at killing groups...
Forum: Tips, Tricks, and New Player Questions 06-06-2010, 10:38 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,017
Posted By Axterix
<p>Personally, I prefer the old...

<p>Personally, I prefer the old zones. </p><p>They tend to have more quests, as well as be more interesting overall, with things like random nameds that can spawn.  The downside to them is that you...
Forum: Tradeskill Discussion 06-05-2010, 07:14 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 546
Posted By Axterix
<p><cite>Deson wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I...

<p><cite>Deson wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I look at Heirloom like I look at all other "easy" fixes-- they bring more people in because it's less work thus reducing people I can sell to. If you...
Forum: Tips, Tricks, and New Player Questions 06-04-2010, 01:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 139
Posted By Axterix
<p><cite>Narcisus...

<p><cite>Narcisus wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>All right all quick update. rolled a Mystic and am got to level 22 last night. I got and almost 6 plat following the above tips. Problem is Steel...
Forum: Tradeskill Discussion 06-02-2010, 09:07 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 546
Posted By Axterix
<p>450 tinkerers, epic stuff...not the right...

<p>450 tinkerers, epic stuff...not the right answer.  Provisioners suffer from this at all levels.</p><p>What I'd like to see is rare recipe books for Provisioners.  Everyone else has them, about...
Forum: Tips, Tricks, and New Player Questions 06-02-2010, 05:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 139
Posted By Axterix
<p><cite>Narcisus...

<p><cite>Narcisus wrote:</cite></p><blockquote>Thank you all, very good info. I hope to group mostly after starting between 15-20. As far as gear and spells go, will I be fine with Journeyman spells...
Forum: Tradeskill Discussion 05-31-2010, 04:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 180
Posted By Axterix
<p><cite>Misbehavior...

<p><cite>Misbehavior wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Not a complaint, just asking if there is a way for those that previously completed the Harvest Quest to still get the bag. It is actually very...
Forum: Ranger 05-29-2010, 06:23 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 946
Posted By Axterix
<p>I wouldn't mind seeing weaponsmiths also gain...

<p>I wouldn't mind seeing weaponsmiths also gain access to the ranged ammo recipes.  That would provide another source of ammo, which should theoritically increase supply and lower prices.  It'd also...
Forum: Items and Equipment 05-29-2010, 06:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 110
Posted By Axterix
<p>The follow up has level 61 items, also not...

<p>The follow up has level 61 items, also not very desirable.  But, hey, they do go great with the 628rapier and the 60+ plate shoulders and helm that drop in Kaladim.</p><p>The itemization for...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 05-28-2010, 10:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 397
Posted By Axterix
<p><cite>Rhaegor@Permafrost...

<p><cite>Rhaegor@Permafrost wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Seriously though, we would like to hit some dungeons/instances, (probably if it's just us two the instance would have to be...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 05-28-2010, 08:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 397
Posted By Axterix
<p>Twinking is sort of irrelevant.  If you are...

<p>Twinking is sort of irrelevant.  If you are planning on going a bit slower, seeing lots of content, then selling the proper items on the broker will make you tons of money.  I came back from a,...
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