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by Kaede
Mon Feb 07, 2005 11:09 pm
Forum: Stories
Topic: Kiyen Ken'ai - A Khanjari Tale
Replies: 0
Views: 1788

Kiyen Ken'ai - A Khanjari Tale

I AM INVINCIBLE. These words echoed loudly in Kiyen’s thoughts. MY SKILLS ARE UNRIVALED. His heart paced wildly, his head throbbed feverously, and he quivered uncontrollably with excitement. THE POWER OF MY STRIKE HAS NO EQUAL. His eyes flew open and quickly focused on his adversary. The wide grin o...
by Kaede
Tue Dec 30, 2003 2:44 am
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Underpowered rogues
Replies: 39
Views: 9278

Hmm, I dunno. I think adding attacks or improving weapons would make rogues infringe upon the ranger's domain of single target melee damage. I think we need to look into other things to make rogues more desirable to groups. Some suggestions I'd have would be giving rogues riposte, dimensional fold, ...
by Kaede
Tue Dec 16, 2003 6:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Archive
Topic: To be or not to be, chaos christmas is the question.
Replies: 36
Views: 6457

Agree with Malia, offer a final prize (badge or something) for competitions between groups. This would make it really fun and something unique to do, everyone's already done the nonstop killing and dying thing of prior chaos.

ORGANIZED CHAOS!

Look forward to my daggers in your back, everyone!
by Kaede
Sat Dec 13, 2003 8:29 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Awareness
Replies: 20
Views: 3811

Let me dumb it down for you, Kifle, so that even a genius such as yourself can understand it. 1. The whole first post was fun sarcasm. Refer to Enchanted Khanjari Dagger thread. Note the similarity. Why would you make the easiest rogue skill to notch, notch faster?!?!?! I guess I might not have unde...
by Kaede
Sat Dec 13, 2003 7:19 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Awareness
Replies: 20
Views: 3811

I'm sorry Kifle, but please stop posting. No one was bitching about how easy the skill used to be to learn, and I'm certainly not complaining about that. I was just suggesting that awareness be made easier to notch, and I used Dizzin's humorous khanjari thread as a template. I don't need to assume I...
by Kaede
Sat Dec 13, 2003 5:52 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Awareness
Replies: 20
Views: 3811

That is just rediculous. Awareness, which is semi-useful in very specific situations, is not that big of a deal. Stop being a pansy and practice. It may be hard, but try not to be such a jackass. I suggest rereading the original post, slowly, and this time, correctly. Have someone else interpret it...
by Kaede
Sat Dec 13, 2003 5:14 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Awareness
Replies: 20
Views: 3811

Hmm, I guess some of you guys missed the parody of this post :P

Could we make this reflective skill a little easier to notch? It is extremely difficult atm, even when you intentionall take backstabs or try to watch people sneak around.
by Kaede
Sat Dec 13, 2003 1:46 am
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Awareness
Replies: 20
Views: 3811

Awareness

I'm really curious what the staff were thinking when they put in the new change for awareness. Why is it that unarguably a skill for every rogue/ranger/dire in the game was so incredibly wuss to learn at the beginning of the wipe? Why wasn't everyone's awareness in the game at the time of the change...
by Kaede
Thu Dec 11, 2003 3:14 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: new roller: request reroll period
Replies: 59
Views: 12484

I think the current autoroller is good. Stats like the ones generated now were achievable in the past, just took an incredibly long time. I've spent months (no joke!) rolling characters that the current roller can generate in hours. I've always hated the old autoroller for being an utter waste of ti...
by Kaede
Wed Dec 10, 2003 7:24 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Halfling strength
Replies: 15
Views: 2925

Yeah what can you do? Halfling rogues rock low to mid levels due to their constant extra attack and high backstab/circle success rates. But at the zone levels, halflings can't hold a candle to the tubby dorf. The damage dealt by the extra dexterity attack of halflings is comparable to the dorf's hig...
by Kaede
Tue Dec 09, 2003 7:01 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Enchanted Khanjari Dagger
Replies: 96
Views: 21841

Regarding the original intent of the post... I don't think anyone could really say there was a conspiracy theory. When the original quest to enchant the khanjari was actually put in, everyone pretty much heard a rumor that there would be a proc added to the enchanted khanjari. Nilan went around RP'i...
by Kaede
Tue Dec 09, 2003 5:08 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Enchanted Khanjari Dagger
Replies: 96
Views: 21841

I'm sure it did do up to 200 at some point. Perhaps it was a bug, but I was solo'ing in DS for several days from level 49 to 50 using bard glaive. I recall at the time speaking with Vhagar the battlechanter who was also in DS where I demonstrated to him that it was indeed restoring most of my hit po...
by Kaede
Tue Dec 09, 2003 2:34 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Enchanted Khanjari Dagger
Replies: 96
Views: 21841

Oops, Dalar was right, looks like bard glaive's kill proc was downgraded. Still, its a nice weapon that adds a lot to a bard's arsenal for soloing, in groups, and even in zones, much like the avengers. Enchanted khanjari however will not let you solo. It will help tremendously in zone survival and t...
by Kaede
Mon Dec 08, 2003 9:54 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Enchanted Khanjari Dagger
Replies: 96
Views: 21841

I find it silly that people are claiming the khanjari is far better than weapons like the avengers. The avengers are the defination of overpowered, providing high damage procs, area damage procs, constant healing capabilities, and other misc abilities that contribute to a paladin/anti doing multiple...
by Kaede
Sun Dec 07, 2003 7:14 pm
Forum: T2 Ideas Archive
Topic: half elf rogues
Replies: 25
Views: 4491

Half-elves are just humans with infravision and one extra ac notch. What would be the difference between half-elf and grey elf? Half elf - about 50 more hp and 1 more damroll, and can drag heavier corpses without need of max_str Grey elf - extra hitroll, extra dex attack, 2 more agility notches, hig...
by Kaede
Sat Dec 06, 2003 5:12 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: eldritch ring
Replies: 3
Views: 1165

eldritch ring

formerly was only !warrior

after changes was made !rogue too

how bout making it roguable again, its still less hp than amethyst ring and minus lots of strength, and worthless compared to musp signet ring.

:)
by Kaede
Wed Dec 03, 2003 4:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Archive
Topic: Super Mario Brothers 3 in 11 minutes 2 seconds
Replies: 25
Views: 5110

Even if he used a turbo control for floating, that guy had mad skillz. Most of his jumps wouldn't use the turbo function.

He must see that game now like Neo sees Matrix code :shock:
by Kaede
Tue Nov 18, 2003 7:47 pm
Forum: Object Changes
Topic: Scorp Earring
Replies: 79
Views: 44784

I wasn't flaming anyone (what I said about Thanuk's mom was truth, not flame!) and my posts had no intent of flaming of any kind. If disagreeing or challenging views of others without sucking up seems like flaming to you, then I apologize and will compensate by using more smiley faces for your benef...
by Kaede
Tue Nov 18, 2003 5:50 pm
Forum: T2 Ideas Archive
Topic: Half-Elf Rogues!
Replies: 5
Views: 1357

Half-elves may make slightly better rogues than humans due to one extra agility notch and infravision (same dexterity, ever so slightly less strength and constitution, slightly more intelligence), but then look at dwarves. Mountain dwarves get a lot more strength (and even easier to get max_strength...
by Kaede
Tue Nov 18, 2003 4:45 pm
Forum: Object Changes
Topic: Scorp Earring
Replies: 79
Views: 44784

Yeah, cuz its real hard to uhm, walk around.


Just as hard as it is to walk around your fat mother.
by Kaede
Tue Nov 18, 2003 4:18 pm
Forum: Object Changes
Topic: Scorp Earring
Replies: 79
Views: 44784

Anyone can get incredibly lucky with loads, but for the most part it won't happen like that. That's all I was saying, Nekler. And when you're a barbarian shaman doing all those GN quests, its a lot easier to farm quest items. A second scorp is easier to get than the initial after you've been around ...
by Kaede
Tue Nov 18, 2003 3:34 pm
Forum: Object Changes
Topic: Scorp Earring
Replies: 79
Views: 44784

Nekler, do it again within two months :)
by Kaede
Tue Nov 18, 2003 2:39 pm
Forum: Object Changes
Topic: Scorp Earring
Replies: 79
Views: 44784

Kifle has a good point. When there is no competition for an item it is easy to get despite its rarity. But this isn't the case now is it? Otherwise I'd go solo every Greycloak rare, collect a dozen dragon tattoos, and laugh at how incredibly easy Erlan's quest is. Scorp earring is hard to get becaus...
by Kaede
Tue Nov 18, 2003 1:50 am
Forum: T2 Ideas Archive
Topic: Half-Elf Rogues!
Replies: 5
Views: 1357

Half-Elf Rogues!

This was brought up a while ago, but why not allow half-elves to be rogues too? As outcasts of human and elven societies, it would make perfect sense that they could be rogues. Right now they are lumped in with barbarians, ogres, trolls, and illithids as the only races that cannot be rogues... this ...
by Kaede
Mon Nov 17, 2003 3:01 am
Forum: Object Changes
Topic: Scorp Earring
Replies: 79
Views: 44784

Wey, I disagree with the items you posted as having similar rarity. Scorps is rarer :P And string of Ayuruk's tears is soloable too (yes, Kralgar and Calamity are soloable), and it is a lot less rare and easier to get too. However, most people can't solo either of these quests and will require group...
by Kaede
Sun Nov 16, 2003 1:19 am
Forum: Object Changes
Topic: Scorp Earring
Replies: 79
Views: 44784

Right now scorp earring is comparable to earring of the waters. Making it max_dex is gonna be useless unless you make dexterity actually do something. Why not just restore it to 3/1 which was what everyone who spent their time was going for? This is one of the many frustrating and annoying quests on...
by Kaede
Wed Nov 12, 2003 2:36 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Bring Back Mercenaries!
Replies: 28
Views: 5147

Mercs were funny! I had a level 48 one... umm yeah they were the most useless things in the game. Their skill caps were so low, its like the backstab skill of a bard and tank skills of a level 20 ranger. Though I'm all for putting in more rogue classes, I'm running out of races here to play! Add a c...
by Kaede
Wed Nov 12, 2003 5:27 am
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Balance Melee?
Replies: 153
Views: 38767

I agree with a lot of people here. Definately though I think we should: 1. Downgrade high circle (7th) spell damage and protective spells (blur, scales, displace, etc) by 20%. Low level casters have it tough and their spells don't do too much so no need to downgrade. 2. Increase tank skills slightly...
by Kaede
Sun Nov 09, 2003 4:06 pm
Forum: Object Changes
Topic: adamantite band set with a flawless ruby
Replies: 4
Views: 2001

I agree with Dizzin, adamantite band should be at least 3 hit, if necessary lower its hp.

And musp invasion ring is godly :)
by Kaede
Fri Nov 07, 2003 6:11 am
Forum: Object Changes
Topic: Scorp Earring
Replies: 79
Views: 44784

Its still yuck! Please either return it to 3/1 or make stats that are actually useful. Like 3 dam or 2/2 (wasn't that spob earring 2/2 pfg???).
by Kaede
Thu Nov 06, 2003 9:20 pm
Forum: Object Changes
Topic: Surtur
Replies: 5
Views: 1786

3. Solo something over level 40

ROFL! I think you're being too ambitious here :D
by Kaede
Thu Nov 06, 2003 6:56 pm
Forum: Object Changes
Topic: sharkskin items
Replies: 10
Views: 9035

Just saying, would you always wear sharkskin over grey greens/phaerimm, fangs/baatezu, storm bracelet, spob rogue leggings, or nighthunter greaves (especially with the current stats)? Sharkskin quests are pretty easy, but several of the items that are far superior to sharkskin are just as easy or ev...
by Kaede
Thu Nov 06, 2003 6:31 pm
Forum: Object Changes
Topic: sharkskin items
Replies: 10
Views: 9035

But compare sharkskin eq to the other rogue usuable gear out there and you will see that it isn't all that. Add the fact that they are quest rewards and the quest mob loads pretty rare these days.
by Kaede
Thu Nov 06, 2003 6:03 pm
Forum: Object Changes
Topic: Roots Anyone?
Replies: 39
Views: 9268

You guys laugh but Inama solo'ed Bel with the 100 extra moves from heartstones.
by Kaede
Thu Nov 06, 2003 4:15 pm
Forum: Object Changes
Topic: Tanari Gloves
Replies: 11
Views: 3166

Yeah, these gloves got reduced to easy-to-get musp quest gauntlets level. There is little point wearing them now because there is already too much PFC eq in the game, and musp has two of the best PFC items for melee classes already. But then maybe prot_evil is all that and we just don't realize it y...
by Kaede
Thu Nov 06, 2003 3:43 pm
Forum: Object Changes
Topic: Scorp Earring
Replies: 79
Views: 44784

Yeah, I completely agree with Sarell, its a completely different item now... it rocks for warrior classes but is useless for rogue classes (who were its primary users before). Unless of course you give rogues max_con capability :) BTW you notice how much new Max_Con gear there is in the game now? Is...
by Kaede
Wed Apr 23, 2003 10:23 pm
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: "Lead off with bash" Feedbadk
Replies: 52
Views: 12246

Rylan: sarcasm was lost on you, doh! Nokie: trip does not lag for 2 rounds. Mobs just don't get up immediately because they're stupid and only perform actions during a combat round. By suggesting bash should be more like trip, I meant it should fail more often, stun more often, and possibly have a v...
by Kaede
Tue Apr 22, 2003 10:28 pm
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: "Lead off with bash" Feedbadk
Replies: 52
Views: 12246

Bash skill has always been silly I think; its success rate is too high and has a consistent and lengthy lag on its target. Should be more like trip in my opinion...

But I would like to see more mobs bash and then spam shieldpunch until you die. :shock:
by Kaede
Wed Apr 09, 2003 10:23 pm
Forum: S3 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Gimme some lovin' (Bards)
Replies: 63
Views: 13678

I could write pages and pages, but here are what I perceive to be the problem for bards: 1. Songs are too weak 2. Singing is inefficient 3. Mana system hurts bards under level 35 4. Spell system is inefficient 5. Rogue skills are capped too low Here are my suggestions for bards: 1. Dramatically incr...
by Kaede
Mon Aug 12, 2002 4:17 pm
Forum: S3 Ideas Archive
Topic: Elfy mage hps
Replies: 124
Views: 16997

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Ashiwi: Drache, you're missing one of the most important points, though. People who typically play elves KNOW they're giving some things up in order to do so. There are newbies...
by Kaede
Mon May 20, 2002 8:13 am
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Common Courtesy for Other Players!
Replies: 22
Views: 3566

Hey Dornax, you keep reading me wrong... When I say "you" I mean anyone, not all are out to personally attack others on the BBS =P. When I said guild hook-ups, I mean anyone who is advantaged with a guild. When I said twink knowledge, it means you know how to twink (solo) the fight so that you don't...
by Kaede
Sun May 19, 2002 9:30 pm
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Common Courtesy for Other Players!
Replies: 22
Views: 3566

Dornax, Is first more important? Not really. But how do most things work in life? First person in line has priority over second. I'm suggesting to avoid unnecessary resentment that you apply this concept to mobs. For some players the only advantage they might have was the fact that they got there fi...
by Kaede
Sun May 19, 2002 8:44 pm
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Common Courtesy for Other Players!
Replies: 22
Views: 3566

My post really referred to two scenarios that happen all the time. The first is when you have the capability to kill the mob every time whereas the other person doesn't and has to call for help. Why not just let that other guy who was there first get it this time, since you can do it any other time?...
by Kaede
Sat May 18, 2002 3:29 pm
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Common Courtesy for Other Players!
Replies: 22
Views: 3566

Common Courtesy for Other Players!

The only things that could ruin the fun of this wonderful mud are the inconsiderate behavior and indifferent attitudes of some of our fellow players. If a person was soloing a mob for experience, would you take your group in and kill the mob while that person was spelling up for the fight? Of course...
by Kaede
Mon Apr 15, 2002 12:28 am
Forum: Stories
Topic: Malar's Hunt .../ OMG my fun story from fightclub
Replies: 3
Views: 1549

Kiyre grinned evilly as he walked along the Streets of Silk. For days he had endured the crude company of the most renowned combatants of the realms, suffering their petty conversations and mindless shows of strength. Regardless, Kiyre had cherished his experience, for in the chaos of Acheron his sk...
by Kaede
Sat Jan 26, 2002 7:38 am
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Zone Claims
Replies: 19
Views: 2629

Yssilk, Please realize that I know what can and cannot be done. The mob in question was a level 50 warrior that does not track and does not detect invisibility. Only a few classes cannot solo this. Is stealing twinking? That's hilarious to suggest it is... that is what the skill was designed for (to...
by Kaede
Sat Jan 26, 2002 5:54 am
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Zone Claims
Replies: 19
Views: 2629

Hmm, since I'm the one who came up with this I'll explain it a little... On New Years eve I was soloing a certain rare load mob who has an item in its inventory. In the past I had just stolen the item and left, however others wasted their time killing it and getting disppointed at finding nothing. S...
by Kaede
Fri Jan 25, 2002 12:50 am
Forum: S3 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Sex
Replies: 97
Views: 16376

Zhalatrax is a rare load mob. Unfortunately, according to a ruling that Miax has decided upon but hasn't made clear to all yet, a group has right to the mob even if it is in the process of being solo'ed by a single person. The group can even be as small as two and unnecessary for the fight... as lon...
by Kaede
Wed Jan 02, 2002 8:04 pm
Forum: Stories
Topic: re: My Queen
Replies: 113
Views: 21226

Words are wasted on fools such as yourselves. It never ceases to amaze me how blind some are... of the mortals it comes as no surprise, but even those of our own kindred? I will put it simply in terms so that even you will have hope of understanding. So you trust Nilan? You ignore the fact that he i...
by Kaede
Mon Dec 31, 2001 12:08 pm
Forum: Stories
Topic: re: My Queen
Replies: 113
Views: 21226

I grow weary of the speculation and rumor that follow the circumstances behind my actions. Though it is in our nature to remain discrete, to clear the ignorance of my critics I will share some of the motives behind my behavior. Ever do the drow commit raids upon our beloved isle. Ever do they journe...

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