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  • PaperPrittPaperPritt Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Klyka wrote: »
    Adda wrote: »
    Klyka wrote: »
    PaperPritt wrote: »
    So, apologies if this has been answered already but is there gonna be an euro PA guild ?

    I am thinking about starting one on Bloodiron (PvP server) or on some PvE server, depending on what people want.

    I would call the guild "Planary Arcadia".
    If enough EU players message me about it, I'll get something rolling!

    Me and Louie are mega fucking casual but we would likely be down with this if enough people were interested. Currently we were planning on just joining the American crew as the ping is fine.

    Oh I am also pretty casual, don't worry. The guild will just be for fun and profit.

    I guess we'll talk about things when the servers are actually up :D

    I would definetly join an euro pve guild, as the time difference on the US server would make things really akward.

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  • SniperGuySniperGuy SniperGuyGaming Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Any end of beta event happen? Or will that not happen till beta actually closes? Which is in...3 hours?

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  • Shorn Scrotum ManShorn Scrotum Man Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    So have they said when the head start will be starting? I'm trying to decide if it will be worth it to take the day off.

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  • ArthilArthil Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    We've known for a while now, it'll be the 24th at 10 AM PST.

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  • hoodie13hoodie13 punch bro Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Aw, beta ends today at 10? That saddens me. I wanted to play the last few hours.

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  • ArthilArthil Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    You still got about two hours left.

    Ends at 10 AM PST. >.>

    Trion REALLY likes that time.

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  • Shorn Scrotum ManShorn Scrotum Man Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Arthil wrote: »
    We've known for a while now, it'll be the 24th at 10 AM PST.

    Sweet. Worth calling off for then.

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  • AddaAdda LondonRegistered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Arthil wrote: »
    We've known for a while now, it'll be the 24th at 10 AM PST.

    Sweet. Worth calling off for then.

    Already booked it off but it turns out it's 6pm for me. Oh well I get an hour more than I would have :rotate:

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  • SniperGuySniperGuy SniperGuyGaming Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    So I logged on.

    FIRE IS EVERYWHERE.

    There are at least 20 open rifts in silverwood.

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  • NabobNabob Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    I absolutely love the classes in this game, there are so many atypical classes mixed in with the normal archetypes.

    The first one I made was a Just/Shaman/Sent, which I loved, but everybody seems to be talking about Justicar as a tank, I really liked the idea of being a main healer thats doing some dps while I'm at it. Are Justicars not really effective as main healers?

    I am really attracted to a straight up buffer type role, so I tried bard as well, but I couldnt decide what my other souls should be with it. Archon seems like it might fit the buffer/dps role I like as well.

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  • WMain00WMain00 Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    What I want to know is the differences in ability from using 2handed weapons as cleric, to 1 handed weapons and something offhand (book, shield). Which one is better?

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  • DemonStaceyDemonStacey TTODewback's Daughter In love with the TaySwayRegistered User regular
    edited February 2011
    So a quick question for the people voting against RP for the PvP server.

    Are you voting against RP because you don't want to actually roleplay? If we went to the RP server you wouldn't need to roleplay and I'm pretty sure our guild wouldn't make it a requirement either. It would just be nice to have the tighter rule on douchebags and terrible names.

    Just food for thought. RP PvP pleeeease!

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  • ArthilArthil Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    SniperGuy wrote: »
    So I logged on.

    FIRE IS EVERYWHERE.

    There are at least 20 open rifts in silverwood.

    Sounds about normal.

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  • ArikadoArikado Southern CaliforniaRegistered User regular
    edited February 2011
    SniperGuy wrote: »
    So I logged on.

    FIRE IS EVERY... OH MY GOD MY PIG!

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  • BloodycowBloodycow Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Well I had fun in the open beta getting my warrior to 40. I made a rogue just to try it out and got him to 20. I was really liking running around as an assassin and a bard in warfronts. Then one of you guys were ranting about how awesome being a terrorist (saboteur) was so I gave that a shot. Blowing shit up in warfronts was fun!

    Now I don't know if I want to roll a warrior or rogue as my main!

    Damn you trion for making fun builds! :twisted:

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  • buddyleebuddylee Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    All i gotta say is, thank goodness next round is for paid subscribers. :P

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  • SniperGuySniperGuy SniperGuyGaming Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Arthil wrote: »
    SniperGuy wrote: »
    So I logged on.

    FIRE IS EVERYWHERE.

    There are at least 20 open rifts in silverwood.

    Sounds about normal.

    The beta servers went down with level 50 elite tree monsters stomping into the sanctum and fighting the king. Just after we barely killed a level 44 elite fire guy that teleported around, put down huge fire aoes that nuked giant waves of players, and did a massive knockback throwing people off the sanctum bridge.

    Epic as hell.

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  • SvenSven Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Oh man, literally logged on to whatch the world die, as they shut off the servers. For some reason though i had another hour or so.

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  • WMain00WMain00 Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Bye bye everyone! Until the head start!
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    A nice memorabilia image! :D

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  • ArthilArthil Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    SniperGuy wrote: »
    Arthil wrote: »
    SniperGuy wrote: »
    So I logged on.

    FIRE IS EVERYWHERE.

    There are at least 20 open rifts in silverwood.

    Sounds about normal.

    The beta servers went down with level 50 elite tree monsters stomping into the sanctum and fighting the king. Just after we barely killed a level 44 elite fire guy that teleported around, put down huge fire aoes that nuked giant waves of players, and did a massive knockback throwing people off the sanctum bridge.

    Epic as hell.

    :< ... was this on Faeblight? I joined in on the massive invasion going on for a last hurrah.

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  • Fartacus_the_MightyFartacus_the_Mighty Brought to you by the letter A.Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Nabob wrote: »
    I absolutely love the classes in this game, there are so many atypical classes mixed in with the normal archetypes.

    The first one I made was a Just/Shaman/Sent, which I loved, but everybody seems to be talking about Justicar as a tank, I really liked the idea of being a main healer thats doing some dps while I'm at it. Are Justicars not really effective as main healers?

    I am really attracted to a straight up buffer type role, so I tried bard as well, but I couldnt decide what my other souls should be with it. Archon seems like it might fit the buffer/dps role I like as well.

    Clerics in general are balls at dps. I mean, my 15 warrior (pally/war/BM) was killing level 18s about twice as fast as my level 18 Justicar (with druid/sham). In terms of healing, you'll have to take a more healing-oriented soul, like Warden, to be an effective main healer. Justicars are very decent tanks, but their heals are very lackluster.

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  • KlykaKlyka DO you have any SPARE BATTERIES?Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    On Bloodiron in Freemarsh the beta event was.... nothing.

    Nothing happened.

    Nothing.

    Except for DANCEPARTY:
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  • ArthilArthil Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Nabob wrote: »
    I absolutely love the classes in this game, there are so many atypical classes mixed in with the normal archetypes.

    The first one I made was a Just/Shaman/Sent, which I loved, but everybody seems to be talking about Justicar as a tank, I really liked the idea of being a main healer thats doing some dps while I'm at it. Are Justicars not really effective as main healers?

    I am really attracted to a straight up buffer type role, so I tried bard as well, but I couldnt decide what my other souls should be with it. Archon seems like it might fit the buffer/dps role I like as well.

    Clerics in general are balls at dps. I mean, my 15 warrior (pally/war/BM) was killing level 18s about twice as fast as my level 18 Justicar (with druid/sham). In terms of healing, you'll have to take a more healing-oriented soul, like Warden, to be an effective main healer. Justicars are very decent tanks, but their heals are very lackluster.

    *Looks to his Level 35 Inquisitor/Sentinel/Purifier who blasts things apart.*

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  • grrarggrrarg Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    WMain00 wrote: »
    What I want to know is the differences in ability from using 2handed weapons as cleric, to 1 handed weapons and something offhand (book, shield). Which one is better?

    Two-handed weapons are generally better due to higher stats and spellpower. I could not get a 1h+totem with the stats to match a 2h, not even with augmented Artificed totems. It is a shame since the totem/book casting animations are so cool. Maybe they will be equal at the level cap.

    Justicar tanks are the only clerics that require a 1h+shield. I suppose pure healers running instances might use a 1h and int totem for more mana too.

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  • ArthilArthil Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    One thing that made me majorly go "derp" was the fact that the stats affect the callings differently, apparently. A Cleric gains more Spell Power from Wisdom, flat out. But a Mage gains more from Intellect. Mind you Intellect isn't a terrible thing, increases muh spell crit :>

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  • MgcwMgcw Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Arthil wrote: »
    Nabob wrote: »
    I absolutely love the classes in this game, there are so many atypical classes mixed in with the normal archetypes.

    The first one I made was a Just/Shaman/Sent, which I loved, but everybody seems to be talking about Justicar as a tank, I really liked the idea of being a main healer thats doing some dps while I'm at it. Are Justicars not really effective as main healers?

    I am really attracted to a straight up buffer type role, so I tried bard as well, but I couldnt decide what my other souls should be with it. Archon seems like it might fit the buffer/dps role I like as well.

    Clerics in general are balls at dps. I mean, my 15 warrior (pally/war/BM) was killing level 18s about twice as fast as my level 18 Justicar (with druid/sham). In terms of healing, you'll have to take a more healing-oriented soul, like Warden, to be an effective main healer. Justicars are very decent tanks, but their heals are very lackluster.

    *Looks to his Level 35 Inquisitor/Sentinel/Purifier who blasts things apart.*

    Yeah, Clerics are just fine at dps, and might even have the best in terms of AoE. The reason you were doing shitty DPS is because you picked Justicar, a tank spec and you were only lvl 18 where I'm pretty sure they have 0 of their hard hitting abilities.

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  • ArthilArthil Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Mgcw wrote: »
    Arthil wrote: »
    Nabob wrote: »
    I absolutely love the classes in this game, there are so many atypical classes mixed in with the normal archetypes.

    The first one I made was a Just/Shaman/Sent, which I loved, but everybody seems to be talking about Justicar as a tank, I really liked the idea of being a main healer thats doing some dps while I'm at it. Are Justicars not really effective as main healers?

    I am really attracted to a straight up buffer type role, so I tried bard as well, but I couldnt decide what my other souls should be with it. Archon seems like it might fit the buffer/dps role I like as well.

    Clerics in general are balls at dps. I mean, my 15 warrior (pally/war/BM) was killing level 18s about twice as fast as my level 18 Justicar (with druid/sham). In terms of healing, you'll have to take a more healing-oriented soul, like Warden, to be an effective main healer. Justicars are very decent tanks, but their heals are very lackluster.

    *Looks to his Level 35 Inquisitor/Sentinel/Purifier who blasts things apart.*

    Yeah, Clerics are just fine at dps, and might even have the best in terms of AoE. The reason you were doing shitty DPS is because you picked Justicar, a tank spec and you were only lvl 18 where I'm pretty sure they have 0 of their hard hitting abilities.

    My chosen role was very very nice, powerful damage as well as very good healing.

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  • WMain00WMain00 Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Arthil wrote: »
    Nabob wrote: »
    I absolutely love the classes in this game, there are so many atypical classes mixed in with the normal archetypes.

    The first one I made was a Just/Shaman/Sent, which I loved, but everybody seems to be talking about Justicar as a tank, I really liked the idea of being a main healer thats doing some dps while I'm at it. Are Justicars not really effective as main healers?

    I am really attracted to a straight up buffer type role, so I tried bard as well, but I couldnt decide what my other souls should be with it. Archon seems like it might fit the buffer/dps role I like as well.

    Clerics in general are balls at dps. I mean, my 15 warrior (pally/war/BM) was killing level 18s about twice as fast as my level 18 Justicar (with druid/sham). In terms of healing, you'll have to take a more healing-oriented soul, like Warden, to be an effective main healer. Justicars are very decent tanks, but their heals are very lackluster.

    *Looks to his Level 35 Inquisitor/Sentinel/Purifier who blasts things apart.*

    Whats your talent tree like? I'm still trying to settle on a good role, though I did enjoy my tanking Shaman/Justicar/Sentinel role.

    WMain00 on
  • Fartacus_the_MightyFartacus_the_Mighty Brought to you by the letter A.Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Arthil wrote: »
    Mgcw wrote: »
    Arthil wrote: »
    Nabob wrote: »
    I absolutely love the classes in this game, there are so many atypical classes mixed in with the normal archetypes.

    The first one I made was a Just/Shaman/Sent, which I loved, but everybody seems to be talking about Justicar as a tank, I really liked the idea of being a main healer thats doing some dps while I'm at it. Are Justicars not really effective as main healers?

    I am really attracted to a straight up buffer type role, so I tried bard as well, but I couldnt decide what my other souls should be with it. Archon seems like it might fit the buffer/dps role I like as well.

    Clerics in general are balls at dps. I mean, my 15 warrior (pally/war/BM) was killing level 18s about twice as fast as my level 18 Justicar (with druid/sham). In terms of healing, you'll have to take a more healing-oriented soul, like Warden, to be an effective main healer. Justicars are very decent tanks, but their heals are very lackluster.

    *Looks to his Level 35 Inquisitor/Sentinel/Purifier who blasts things apart.*

    Yeah, Clerics are just fine at dps, and might even have the best in terms of AoE. The reason you were doing shitty DPS is because you picked Justicar, a tank spec and you were only lvl 18 where I'm pretty sure they have 0 of their hard hitting abilities.

    My chosen role was very very nice, powerful damage as well as very good healing.

    You won't sway me with your 17 levels of additional experience with the class!

    At any rate, I think I'll be sticking with my Pally. I'll probably swap BM for Champion when I hit 30, though, unless there's a better Warrior soul for just putting 5 points into.

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  • ArthilArthil Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    WMain00 wrote: »
    Arthil wrote: »
    Nabob wrote: »
    I absolutely love the classes in this game, there are so many atypical classes mixed in with the normal archetypes.

    The first one I made was a Just/Shaman/Sent, which I loved, but everybody seems to be talking about Justicar as a tank, I really liked the idea of being a main healer thats doing some dps while I'm at it. Are Justicars not really effective as main healers?

    I am really attracted to a straight up buffer type role, so I tried bard as well, but I couldnt decide what my other souls should be with it. Archon seems like it might fit the buffer/dps role I like as well.

    Clerics in general are balls at dps. I mean, my 15 warrior (pally/war/BM) was killing level 18s about twice as fast as my level 18 Justicar (with druid/sham). In terms of healing, you'll have to take a more healing-oriented soul, like Warden, to be an effective main healer. Justicars are very decent tanks, but their heals are very lackluster.

    *Looks to his Level 35 Inquisitor/Sentinel/Purifier who blasts things apart.*

    Whats your talent tree like? I'm still trying to settle on a good role, though I did enjoy my tanking Shaman/Justicar/Sentinel role.

    Let's just call it a tree, yes? Here you go: http://rift.zam.com/en/stc.html?t=00Gdj..VEkbxz0a.V0E00o

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  • BullheadBullhead Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Well, Sunday confused me - I was dead set on a champion for headstart, but I bought another profile for my rogue and respecced her to Ass/Blade/Rift and was having an absolute blast - I think I'm going to go rogue now for HS, very versatile class (can technically do all 4 roles). I'll be on the PvE server as an outfitter to make leather for myself and bags for myself and everyone else.

    Arthil, what guild name won?

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  • StericaSterica Yes Registered User, Moderator mod
    edited February 2011
    Codex is so much better than Black Garden.

    Now, I need a hug and support for the next three days.

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  • ArikadoArikado Southern CaliforniaRegistered User regular
    edited February 2011
    What's a good pairing of souls if I were to main a Nightblade Rogue? I liked having the Assassin poison for the first few levels but most mobs would be nearly dead by the time they got close to me.

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  • hoodie13hoodie13 punch bro Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Rorus Raz wrote: »
    Codex is so much better than Black Garden.

    Now, I need a hug and support for the next three days.

    Dragon Age? That's what I'll be doing.

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  • ArthilArthil Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Bullhead wrote: »
    Well, Sunday confused me - I was dead set on a champion for headstart, but I bought another profile for my rogue and respecced her to Ass/Blade/Rift and was having an absolute blast - I think I'm going to go rogue now for HS, very versatile class (can technically do all 4 roles). I'll be on the PvE server as an outfitter to make leather for myself and bags for myself and everyone else.

    Arthil, what guild name won?

    I didn't really put the guild choices up in a way that one could 'win' it was more to get a consensus over the general preferences of everyone.

    However because I'm pretty sure SOMEONE tried to skew the results given that we have 120+ votes on it, I'll just leave it to a coin toss or other random thing.

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  • cptruggedcptrugged I think it has something to do with free will. Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    After playing all the classes and quite a few soul combinations, I really really liked the Bard. I just couldn't go back to my chloromancer after it. Also played a warrior up to 20 and think I like damage more than tanking, even tho my Reaver/Warlord/Void build took no damage ever. But I've always had a hard time tanking.. and in this game I got a feeling tanking is going to be rough with the availablility of pets and folks not turning off thier taunts. I ended up liking the Shaman alot more than I thought I would as well. I hope thier damage ends up being solid cause it seemed decent.

    But alas, I'm skeerood as I can't actually afford the game right now. I'll probly get it in a month or two after release. I just hope my bud who also got into it isn't going to be burned out by then.

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  • BullheadBullhead Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Arthil wrote: »
    Bullhead wrote: »
    Well, Sunday confused me - I was dead set on a champion for headstart, but I bought another profile for my rogue and respecced her to Ass/Blade/Rift and was having an absolute blast - I think I'm going to go rogue now for HS, very versatile class (can technically do all 4 roles). I'll be on the PvE server as an outfitter to make leather for myself and bags for myself and everyone else.

    Arthil, what guild name won?

    I didn't really put the guild choices up in a way that one could 'win' it was more to get a consensus over the general preferences of everyone.

    However because I'm pretty sure SOMEONE tried to skew the results given that we have 120+ votes on it, I'll just leave it to a coin toss or other random thing.

    Hmm...start a new thread to do guild name polls so it only allows once per user? Could have the threads killed afterwards?

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  • StericaSterica Yes Registered User, Moderator mod
    edited February 2011
    Well, we could do a guild thread after launch. WoW has several guild threads.

    Also, Hartsman actually posted here at one point?

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  • ArthilArthil Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    No real point honestly, even from the beginning we had a massive preference for Defiant which was the real point of it all.
    Rorus Raz wrote: »
    Well, we could do a guild thread after launch. WoW has several guild threads.

    Also, Hartsman actually posted here at one point?


    That's WoW, which sadly has to be given special treatment since it's the biggest fuck-off thing ever. Otherwise the guild information has to remain within the OP of the thread.

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  • YoshuaYoshua Registered User regular
    edited February 2011
    Deciding what to start with...

    Warden/Sentinel/Cabalist for healing with some fighting ability,

    Or Bard/Riftstalker/Saboteur for brokeness,

    Or just admit I hate myself and play a elementalist heavy mage.

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