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[coldwetn0se]

@Shepen - Pins and needles, woman. I say "aye" to the count down ticker. XD

Now that I have changed my Arisen for the umpteenth time......I feel the need to do it again. And frankly, I am going for something wholly unique to me...I think it's time. >.> <.<

With all this Assassin talk, I think I may switch to that for a bit. I miss it.

[CuriousArtemis]

coldwetn0se wrote...

With all this Assassin talk, I think I may switch to that for a bit. I miss it.

It has some pretty cool augments tbh. Like receiving less damage with your weapons drawn or at night. (Or something to that nature.) I should use more of those. But I'm still using your augment cheatsheet

[coldwetn0se]

I love the augments you can get with Assassin. However, the class augments were scaled back, when Dark Arisen was introduced. Granted, the original percentage of Strength/Magick boosts and damage reductions, for Bloodlust, were seriously OP'ed. They chopped it pretty hard when attempting to rebalance. For the damage rebalance alone, it went from 70% increase in Strength/Magick at nighttime, to 20%.

Don't get me wrong, it's still a boost, but it seems like they could have found a happier medium between 70 and 20. Afterall, you have a finite amount of slots, and an augment that is only effective at night, might not be worth taking up a slot, unless the numbers truly encourage you to do so. You could compare it to Opportunism, since you have to cling to an enemy and attack, to gain the bonus. But, if that is part of your play style, than it would be worth it. You still gain the attack bonus regardless of whether it is day or night.

Part of my complaint though, also has to do with my favored play style for Assassin (the bow with single long blade). BBI just doesn't seem as well suited for using that play style. You can do it, of course, and better players than me, probably do quite well. But what I found, is fighting with certain groups of enemies, and attempting to utilizing certain tactics, I felt more "gimped" with Assassin, in BBI.

I recognize my own limitations with the class, in BBI, so I should probably just shuddup about it. LOL! I definitely am going to switch to it....even if I do suck. XD

[happy_daiz]

^ I'm sure you'll do great.

I meant to check Gabs last night to see if she was using Toss and Trigger, and didn't do it. I got sucked into Skyrim. The hubs had to work late, so I took advantage of the opportunity to hog the big tv all night.

[coldwetn0se]

lol! It's just me being a big ole' baby. Curbstomping as an Assassin, was a pleasurable past time, when I utilized those OP'ed augments. (used those augments when I played other classes as well, mind you, but Assassin was a favorite class of mine.). Now, in BBI, I feel like I have to "work" while playing Assassin. Heh! I just want to look at a Frostwyrm screw-eyed, and have them fall over dead at the AWESOMENESS that is my Assassin Arisen!! *evil laughter* XD

And kudos on getting the big tv for an evening.

Modifié par coldwetn0se, 04 octobre 2013 - 06:18 .

[mnomaha]

I never want to see another cursed dragon. Ever. That's not how it works though, is it? Great that he dragonforged pretty much everything, but geez. Val didn't do so well, had to revive her several times. However, Chase and Shinon were happily blasting it with arrows and melee when it was down.

Is there a way to add a lightening enchantment on my silver rapier? >.> LOL Enchantment!

[CuriousArtemis]

mnomaha wrote...

Is there a way to add a lightening enchantment on my silver rapier? >.> LOL Enchantment!

I don't think you can enchant weapons... they come pre-enchanted. OR you can have a sorcerer pawn enchant it for you during battle. Which Seel could do, if he were still a sorcerer, but he's not

Modifié par motomotogirl, 04 octobre 2013 - 08:13 .

[Shepenwepet]

mnomaha wrote...
Is there a way to add a lightening enchantment on my silver rapier? >.> LOL Enchantment!

Yep, you need a mage or a sorcerer with the skill Thunder Boon (or -Affinity, or -Pact.)

We don't have many mages here, do we? Everyone's a ranger or a strider...

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Modifié par Shepenwepet, 04 octobre 2013 - 08:17 .

[happy_daiz]

mnomaha wrote...

I never want to see another cursed dragon. Ever. That's not how it works though, is it? Great that he dragonforged pretty much everything, but geez. Val didn't do so well, had to revive her several times. However, Chase and Shinon were happily blasting it with arrows and melee when it was down.

Is there a way to add a lightening enchantment on my silver rapier? >.> LOL Enchantment!

Hiding from them, or being sheepish won't get you anywhere. (Trust me, I know - my first CD fight took over an hour).

You have to run up and grab it (climb onto it), right where its heart is, and Hundred/Thousand Kiss it to death. You'll find that they're actually quite easy after you've fought a couple, and get used to their attacks. Hitting them in the heart, up close and personal, is the best strategy, along with having your blades enchanted.

Just make sure you have a way to restore stamina (mushrooms, Liquid Vim, etc.), as you'll burn it quickly while you're hanging on, whaling away.

Modifié par happy_daiz, 04 octobre 2013 - 08:26 .

[CuriousArtemis]

happy_daiz wrote...



You have to run up and grab it (climb onto it), right where its heart is, and Hundred/Thousand Kiss it to death. You'll find that they're actually quite easy after you've fought a couple, and get used to their attacks. Hitting them in the heart, up close and personal, is the best strategy, along with having your blades enchanted.

The problem with this is if your Arisen is low level or has low health... one chomp from the CD can kill you! The camera is such, too, that finding the heart once you're actually hanging onto the CD (or any dragon) is very difficult. 

Modifié par motomotogirl, 04 octobre 2013 - 08:53 .

[CuriousArtemis]

motomotogirl wrote...

mnomaha wrote...

Is there a way to add a lightening enchantment on my silver rapier? >.> LOL Enchantment!

I don't think you can enchant weapons... they come pre-enchanted. OR you can have a sorcerer pawn enchant it for you during battle. Which Seel could do, if he were still a sorcerer, but he's not

Quoting myself to say, if you would like for me to put Seel back as sorcerer (with Thunder Boon), then I can 

[Shepenwepet]

motomotogirl wrote...
The problem with this is if your Arisen is low level or has low health... one chomp from the CD can kill you!

Or one tail swipe, or one... anything. I'm level 200, my arisen can only take one hit (maybe two on a good day) from a CD thanks to her fragility. She stays away and pelts it with ninefold until it falls, then tosses an explosive volley at its heart when down. She'll run in and trigger the explosion, then run away. Rinse, repeat. Takes about a couple minutes.

The camera is such, too, that finding the heart once you're actually hanging onto the CD (or any dragon) is very difficult. 

This is precisely the reason I never climb on things. Well, that and it fixes the camera when you try to take screenshots. And my physical attack is paltry. There's that too.

[happy_daiz]

Oh, wow. I don't usually have that much trouble with them. However, that said, I keep moving. Constantly. The whole fight. If you're a moving target, they can't hit you as easily, right? I maintain that tactic with every enemy, though. Unless I'm in a decently safe location, and they can't hit me with ranged attacks - in that case, I'll stand in one place.

Although I've had fights in the past where I've gotten pwned something fierce, and really shouldn't have. For instance, last week I think? When I kept getting pwned by AD? 
 
When I was still playing every night, I got to the point where I could kill him somewhat easily, without even busting out very many potions or periapts. That last time, it was a comedy of errors, and more wakestones than I could believe.

As for climbing on stuff, I haven't had much trouble with the camera angles (unless you count trying to snap photos - those rarely work how I'd like them to). But the Ur Dragon. That one is guaranteed to be ridiculous with the camera angles. It's difficult to see anyway, with the weird lighting and trippiness; then add the huge body, and the game's inability to scale or zoom correctly while you're on it, and yikes.

But back to CDs and the like; if you can hear the sound it makes while hitting the heart, you know you're where you need to be. That's enough for me, but it's completely possible that I've simply gotten used to, and accepted it. I hope if they make a second DD, that they'll put some effort into making that easier/better.

Modifié par happy_daiz, 04 octobre 2013 - 09:28 .

[Shepenwepet]

One of these days I'll make a physically strong character who doesn't die if something sneezes in her direction.

Someday.

Right now I'm trying to come up with a logo for the Gransys News Network. I'm thinking just a "GNN" with a Ferrystone or something next to it. Except I can't find a good picture of one on Google search. Maybe a Jewel of Health, that kinda looks like a globe...

[coldwetn0se]

The Bastion Augment can be your friend, when fighting Cursed Dragons. I am like @happy, in regards to them (jump on their chest, and whack away. lol!!), and it helps that my Arisen is slightly more tanky than magicky (all those levels spent as an Assassin...heh). Plus, I love jumping on beasties and hitting them. I get strange satisfaction from it. Ulee: she's a biter! XD

As for wanting a Sorcerer, well it just so happens, I am about to switch Chase to Sorcerer. I wasn't going to upload his magick butt to the rift (that way everyone who wants to use him, would still get Ranger Chase....*is that like Ranger Rick, but different?* XD ). BUT, I have no problem uploading him as a Sorcerer. I will gladly put both ThunderAffinity and Holy Affinity (which will allow him to enchant your weapons) in his skill set.

Speaking of dying or coming close to; I couldn't figure out why I was getting so beat up lately myself. Well, how stupid am I. I have been trying to get lower level gear dragonforged, and my defensive numbers took a dramatic hit. >.< Yup. I got dumbs. XP

I am now going back and forth between DFing and fighting the online Ur_Dragon. Just felt like it...it's been a while. Gabs and Briana are with me right now. I only have one more item on my list to DF, and then I will change out pawns. Ulee wants to play "SandeeClaws".

[coldwetn0se]

If you have an image of the Jewel of Health, than this link probably isn't needed. But, just in case...a Large Fish Eye Stone:

Modifié par coldwetn0se, 04 octobre 2013 - 09:40 .

[happy_daiz]

Also, with Cursed Dragons, poison resistance goes a long way. If you need rings to augment your resistances, let us know! I know I've got probably 5 of every single ring there is in my Lielle/Gabrielle run, and I've be happy to donate some.

Modifié par happy_daiz, 04 octobre 2013 - 09:41 .

[coldwetn0se]

@mnomaha - Okay, I believe Sorcerer Chase is uploaded to the Rift. A bit of warning: he is wearing a DLC coat. If you haven't downloaded the free "viewing" DLC, it may look like he isn't wearing anything but the Hard Leather Plate. To download the free DLC, just go to Orla on BBI, and when you speak to her, you will see in the drop down menu where you can click to download DLC. It is easy to figure out which DLC you would need, since it is free.

[CuriousArtemis]

Shepenwepet wrote...

One of these days I'll make a physically strong character who doesn't die if something sneezes in her direction.

Someday.

That's kind of what I had in mind when I made Seel's Arisen, Rohan. He may look like a pretty FF boy, but he's strong, and he's consistently been assassin and ranger all the way through. I think once he's level 100+ hitching a ride on dragons won't be too hard.

Dai, my first Arisen, weighs about 90 lbs and is magick heavy. He doesn't need to climb them though; he just shoots them with magick arrows and down they come 8D

[coldwetn0se]

What's the deal-eo. Shinon appears to be "camera shy" today. heh! I have not gotten any decent snaps of him. Good ones of the gals, and a few of Chase, but squat with Abs-man.

@mnomaha - I am going to send Val back to you with a lvl.3 Cursed Armor. Have you started purifying cursed items from Orla yet? BTW, when you gonna switch her vocation?? I wanna play dress up with her, but I don't have anything else good for Warrior. ;D

Going to head back to Ur-Dragon hunting, now that I switched back to Assassin. I changed the way Ulee looks again (poor woman is going to end up looking like Joan Rivers, with all the plastic surgery I give her. LOL!) Character Creators are like crack....I just need one more "fix"...XD

[Shepenwepet]

coldwetn0se wrote...

What's the deal-eo. Shinon appears to be "camera shy" today. heh!

...uh-huh. Camera shy.


I got a ton of good stuff tonight. The share button was being incredibly nice. I decided to head into post-game, and then immediately realized I wanted a few shots of Blue Sky Cassardis. Oh well, it's no biggie.

Oh, if anyone can get shots of major NPCs besides Julian, Madeleine, or stupid Aelinore, and have them moderately close up, kinda like this...

...you'd have my deepest appreciation. Oh, which reminds me, I don't need Barnaby either. Don't worry if the NPCs are off center or poorly lit, I'll take em. One of the duke would be nice. I forgot to get one.

Modifié par Shepenwepet, 05 octobre 2013 - 02:28 .

[coldwetn0se]

LOL....Yeah. Not sure what was going on, but when I first picked him up today, nearly everytime I was trying to get shots, he would go out of frame. Granted, it is always a risk when you go for group shots, but good golly he wanted none of it. XD

Finally got a few good ones, after doing a crew rotation. Maybe him and Gabs had a tiff....she, on the other hand, was posing something fierce tonight.

I should be able to get one of Fat Bastard, and that a-hole Montebank. Oh, and I still have to take the ankle-biter on a walk around Gran Soren, so I can snap one of her, if you'd like.

@mnomaha - take a nap.........very sleepy.

OHHHH, and I found my new favorite Assassin outfit. I have pics, so I will post.

[CuriousArtemis]

I wish I could help you with the duke. I'm post-game.

Okay Seel looks like he was awkwardly trying to do the news with his giant golden microphone and Shinon was having none of it. "IS THAT THE CAMERA?" he cried, sprinting into view, his hand brushing back his magnificently glorious red ponytail.

[happy_daiz]

@Coldi - can't wait to see your pics! I did go in and give Gabs Advanced Trigger earlier on tonight, so she could mayhap join in the news action.

Hubs has commandeered the tv, so no gaming of any sort for me for a little while. Waa. He'll get tired at some point. 

Modifié par happy_daiz, 05 octobre 2013 - 03:03 .

[CuriousArtemis]

Okay I tried to get a clear, close up shot of Valmiro for Shep's project, but then this happened. Someone couldn't seem to keep her big beautiful face out of the shot.



Gabs: Who is that luscious hunk of man meat?
Rohan: Yeah, that would be my boyfriend.
Gabs: Mmm... come over here big boy.
Rohan: I'm standing right here. I can hear you.