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- Tue Jan 26, 2010 5:54 am
- Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
- Topic: wow, what a bunch of bs.
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3111
Re: wow, what a bunch of bs.
I just wanted to call attention to this snippet in this article regarding Brock's comments. Towards the end of his press conference, Mr. Lesnar admitted that his comments were partly motivated by the ongoing political debate in the U.S. “The reason I'm saying that is because there's millions of peop...
- Sun Aug 23, 2009 4:44 am
- Forum: T2 Ideas Archive
- Topic: Poll - removal Good / Evil group restrictions
- Replies: 53
- Views: 26371
Re: Poll - removal Good / Evil group restrictions
I've cast my vote, gave my reasons but in answer to something Valendhal said above, with regards to an evil barbarian vs. an evil troll. I'm going to use elves as an example as there's a literature based example of the two, evil elf and evil drow. An evil elf of FR canon was Elaith Craulnober (sp?)....
- Sun Aug 16, 2009 3:39 am
- Forum: T2 Ideas Archive
- Topic: Poll - removal Good / Evil group restrictions
- Replies: 53
- Views: 26371
Re: Poll - removal Good / Evil group restrictions
I voted no because I've always felt that the different sides gives Toril an identity that distinguishes it from cookie cutter MUD's. Its theme and atmosphere were supported by Faerunian based areas and the idea of different factions, that there are such things as irreconcilable perspectives as what...
- Sat Aug 15, 2009 4:46 pm
- Forum: T2 Ideas Archive
- Topic: Poll - removal Good / Evil group restrictions
- Replies: 53
- Views: 26371
Re: Poll - removal Good / Evil group restrictions
I voted no because I've always felt that the different sides gives Toril an identity that distinguishes it from cookie cutter MUD's. Its theme and atmosphere were supported by Faerunian based areas and the idea of different factions, that there are such things as irreconcilable perspectives as what ...
- Thu May 07, 2009 12:13 pm
- Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
- Topic: Memorial Day Multiplay..
- Replies: 29
- Views: 7385
Re: Memorial Day Multiplay..
Eilistraee never promised double xp plus multiplay.
- Sat Apr 04, 2009 5:57 pm
- Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
- Topic: Reisgnation of Eilistraee
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3531
Re: Reisgnation of Eilistraee
Ganthal is a neutral dwarven rogue. No khanjaris though, he was really just a hobby character so I could see the rogue class from an inside perspective.
- Tue Dec 23, 2008 5:38 pm
- Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
- Topic: Worst Case scenario
- Replies: 223
- Views: 20234
Re: Worst Case scenario
You drew a direct corellation between 'mindlessly doing as one is told' and 'leading to war and genocide'. Sure you didn't say fostering. You just implied it. I really have no interest in discussing what options a soldier has when they disagree with an order. I'm not military, I'll never be military...
- Tue Dec 23, 2008 5:19 pm
- Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
- Topic: Worst Case scenario
- Replies: 223
- Views: 20234
Re: Worst Case scenario
Awesome, I'm fostering wars and genocide now! Oh and just doing everything that I'm told. Black and white much? In this real world, if I feel something is silly, or out of place, I look to address it. See about changing it maybe. That's a grade above disregard, just to clear it up for you Sarvis. No...
- Tue Dec 23, 2008 5:00 pm
- Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
- Topic: Worst Case scenario
- Replies: 223
- Views: 20234
Re: Worst Case scenario
If there is a dress code and somebody breaks it regularly, they are disrespecting the organization and their peers. Or they just think dress codes are silly, and that their actual work should be considered more important. At least, that's what I think. Plus I've never found a comfortable pair of dr...
- Tue Dec 23, 2008 4:58 pm
- Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
- Topic: Worst Case scenario
- Replies: 223
- Views: 20234
Re: Worst Case scenario
discriminate - to make a difference in treatment or favor on a basis other than individual merit; especially : to make a difference in treatment on a basis prohibited by law (as national origin, race, sex, religion, age, or disability Tatoos, body piercing, dyed hair... It has nothing to do with di...
- Sun Mar 30, 2008 12:37 am
- Forum: Logs
- Topic: Ranger heal ftw
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1294
Ranger heal ftw
Within the Fiery Sea of the Magma Plane Room size: Enormous (L:250 ft W:250 ft H:500 ft) Exits: -N -E -S Tanir (RP) (Human) stands in mid-air here. A massive magma wyrm stands in mid-air here, fighting Tanir. You flee northward! A massive magma wyrm claws Tanir extremely hard. A massive magma wyrm c...
- Sun Jul 08, 2007 12:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion Archive
- Topic: An inconvenient truth
- Replies: 287
- Views: 70458
I'm no doctor or nurse, but my expectation is that a worsening environment, e.g. pollution, causes the immune system to be weaker. A weaker immune system means that the body isn't as capable to deal with other problems, such as an early introduction to nuts. I suspect it's an indirect corrolation, a...
- Sat Jul 07, 2007 5:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Archive
- Topic: An inconvenient truth
- Replies: 287
- Views: 70458
Something that I have wondered about off and on for the last few years, but I haven't looked into any research on the topic but I'm curious. Lots have changed in the twenty years between my comparisons, but I do have to wonder how much of the difference between the two is a result of a worsening env...
- Sun Feb 04, 2007 4:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Archive
- Topic: Healthcare gripes in America (strand tugged from Justice)
- Replies: 117
- Views: 23385
- Sat Jan 27, 2007 5:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Archive
- Topic: Justice as percieved in America
- Replies: 48
- Views: 11329
There's a lot more to the issue of a public health care system than I'm educated on or can bring up. I'll just say though, that I certainly don't mind paying higher taxes for health care after watching my daughter get 4 months of intensive care service at approximately $1000 a day. Sure maybe if I h...
- Tue Dec 26, 2006 3:10 am
- Forum: Logs
- Topic: Rangers say 'Hey guys, where'd you go? Guys?'
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1062
Rangers say 'Hey guys, where'd you go? Guys?'
You quest a paladin of Tyr. The paladin of Tyr babbles about religion and gives you your lewt. The paladin bows deeply and quickly wanders away, leaving his companions scratching their heads in confusion. An elven druid stops following a paladin of Tyr. An elven ranger stops following a paladin of T...
- Tue Jun 06, 2006 6:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Archive
- Topic: Increased fine enforcement for butt litter
- Replies: 126
- Views: 23322
You know what Kifle? I just can't seem to get it through to my 1 year old daughter with lung disease (not from smokers but still a health problem) that she's supposed to hold her fucking breath when we take her to the hospital because she's having trouble breathing. I'd happily make my opinion known...
- Mon May 22, 2006 11:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Archive
- Topic: 1001 reasons why pava sucks.
- Replies: 125
- Views: 63813
- Mon Nov 28, 2005 4:47 pm
- Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
- Topic: The Mysterious Ranger
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2409
I think the ranger class is better distilled down to two aspects, that the player has direct control over. This is not meant as a refute to Teflor's comments, but rather a reconsideration of them under broader terms. You need, really two things to make a successful ranger; well 3 I suppose. The most...
- Wed Nov 02, 2005 4:33 pm
- Forum: T2 Ideas Archive
- Topic: Nodrop Spell for Enchanters
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3423
- Thu Jul 14, 2005 5:22 am
- Forum: T2 Ideas Archive
- Topic: assassinate
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2961
- Tue May 24, 2005 2:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Archive
- Topic: Congrats Joe and Coral!!!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2777
- Sun May 01, 2005 2:18 am
- Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
- Topic: 6 weeks later, tiamat still not in game.
- Replies: 78
- Views: 16904
Indeed. help trap TRAP Applied skill. Syntax: trap Aggressive: Yes Class/Level: Ranger/Dire Raider 5th COMING SOON This skill allows you to set a trap within your current location. When another creature walks into the room, it may trigger the trap and suffer a loss of hit points. The chances of some...
- Sat Apr 30, 2005 12:01 am
- Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
- Topic: Low Player Base (IMO & Long)
- Replies: 42
- Views: 9186
I know that I'm faced with a few stat deficiencies on sylvos. I'm 5 points shy of my top con notch, 11 points down on my full strength notch and... 6? points down on my full dex. As a result I'm down some from what my full damage could be, I have equipment that looks ugly or just plain doesn't match...
- Fri Apr 22, 2005 5:44 pm
- Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
- Topic: News Flash: Are invokers obsolete?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 7107
- Wed Mar 23, 2005 4:51 pm
- Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
- Topic: reimbursing arrows lost due to crash
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5263
Well... 7 per boot in one zone (4/4) 3 per boot in another (4/2) Persistent repop throughout an entire boot in another, ranger-soloable zone (3/3) Questable set in magma for an unknown number of arrows (5/5) Randomload in demi for 8 arrows (3/3) Chance for 5 to load in another zone (3/3) Unknown qua...
- Tue Mar 22, 2005 2:46 pm
- Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
- Topic: reimbursing arrows lost due to crash
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5263
- Sun Jan 02, 2005 11:37 pm
- Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
- Topic: Fun and Consequences
- Replies: 44
- Views: 9262
Yes, because a lot of us have fond memories of this place and still hold out hope some of the interest can get put back into it. For those who think I'm just a bitter old player who doesn't enjoy himself, well that's incorrect. I still love exploring, roaming about, and the occasional time when a zo...
- Sun Jan 02, 2005 10:04 pm
- Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
- Topic: Fun and Consequences
- Replies: 44
- Views: 9262
- Sun Jan 02, 2005 7:51 pm
- Forum: T2 Ideas Archive
- Topic: Ranger Archery
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3922
and since im not ready for bed quite yet... Regardless of whether I am "qualified" to comment, do you dispute any of my stances? Archery is rangers single unique skill archery damage easily surpasses ranger melee when missile shield is factored out (possible exception having a valhalla scepter) Arc...
- Fri Dec 31, 2004 7:53 am
- Forum: T2 Ideas Archive
- Topic: Ranger Archery
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3922
Nah, I'm pretty much just unwilling to accept archery as a ranger's lot on this mud. Hell I even use good arrows exclusively (3/3 at least) for those scant times I use ranged. I just don't see what forcing rangers into a one-trick pony will do for the class. At least not without some broad changes e...
- Mon Dec 06, 2004 2:18 pm
- Forum: T2 Ideas Archive
- Topic: some ranger ideas, constructive criticism please
- Replies: 46
- Views: 13789
I'll just drop my comments on the suggested additions. Summon mount and mounted archery - at least currently mounted archery would require mounted combat to be able to notch to 78 or so, to permit wielding a 2handed weapon while engaged in combat. I personally have never really seen the ranger class...
- Tue Oct 12, 2004 12:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Archive
- Topic: I BELIEVE a man can fly
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3645
- Tue Oct 05, 2004 7:49 pm
- Forum: Logs
- Topic: Precision timing
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1110
payback's a bitch
You stop trying to hide.
You sneak up behind a dock master, pull his head back, and brutally slash his throat!
You receive your share of experience.
You raise a level!
A dock master is dead! R.I.P.
Your blood freezes as you hear the rattling death cry of a dock master.
You sneak up behind a dock master, pull his head back, and brutally slash his throat!
You receive your share of experience.
You raise a level!
A dock master is dead! R.I.P.
Your blood freezes as you hear the rattling death cry of a dock master.
- Tue Oct 05, 2004 4:54 pm
- Forum: Logs
- Topic: Precision timing
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1110
Precision timing
esc e w bac master A dock master enshrouds you in a mist of blood with his deadly hit! A dock master misses you with his hit. Dark shadowy tendrils flow from your etched shadow dagger burrowing into a dock master's wounds. You score a CRITICAL HIT! Your awesome pierce causes a dock master to gasp in...
- Fri Sep 03, 2004 12:38 pm
- Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
- Topic: Whine and Cheese!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2550
See, this is what i mean.. look a poor old broken hearted Sylvos. He can't even stand up for his own ranger class. :P Threads like this are not a defense of the ranger class. They are a poorly considered and short-sighted request for an upgrade that does not address the crux of the issue regarding ...
- Fri Sep 03, 2004 8:19 am
- Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
- Topic: Whine and Cheese!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2550
- Thu Aug 26, 2004 1:30 pm
- Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
- Topic: Watch out Good Elven Warriors!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1270
What, it doesn't kill you anymore? Oh well... I don't know the reasoning, but since the weapon has existed for nearly what, seven years now?, you'd expect to have seen elven warriors wielding them before now, Ashod. That something about the scimitar didn't work for elven warriors shouldn't be that b...
Freedom
Part 3 of 3 in the story Firelight glinted off the diamond-lined edges of the blade, casting flickering shadows across his face as he idly cleansed the blade. He never needed to edge it, but the rest of the scimitar needed regular maintenance. Especially after dancing with the likes of the frost an...
- Fri Aug 20, 2004 2:07 am
- Forum: Stories
- Topic: Legacy Regained
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2041
- Fri Aug 20, 2004 2:06 am
- Forum: Stories
- Topic: The fate of the Stalker
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2410
- Wed Aug 11, 2004 12:27 pm
- Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
- Topic: Go-Go Khanjari Gender Bender
- Replies: 147
- Views: 44001
- Tue Aug 10, 2004 1:06 pm
- Forum: Logs
- Topic: why I will never roll human female rogue
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1149
Re: why I will never roll human female rogue
oteb wrote:[b]DWARVEN TAIL IS MASSIVE!
Are you saying you have a fat ass?
- Mon Aug 09, 2004 5:01 pm
- Forum: T2 Ideas Archive
- Topic: Archery Idea discussion on GCC (12 pages)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5406
Once autofire is engaged, areas won't kick you out of archery. However, mobs seem to like to try hitall's sometimes and even a missed hitall attack will knock you out of the firing loop. The inflexibility you're under with archery is the second largest reason not to use it. The two round delay from ...
- Sun Aug 08, 2004 4:00 pm
- Forum: T2 Ideas Archive
- Topic: Archery Idea discussion on GCC (12 pages)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5406
I don't have a tia quiver, so don't worry Amolol I'm not bragging. I wouldn't use archery as it stands, no matter what arrows you toss out there. The system has some much more glaring flaws than no proc arrows. The topic has been discussed/debated into oblivion, I'm not going to go into the reasons ...
- Tue Aug 03, 2004 12:22 pm
- Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
- Topic: Necro pet rules...
- Replies: 29
- Views: 6866
Undead pets gain the same benefit from equipment that players do. Armor class, hit/dam, etc. They will gain the full benefit from anything you equip on them. Additionally, they are unhindered by standard wearing restrictions; you can pile on a bunch of whatever and have them wear all, and they will....
- Thu Jul 29, 2004 7:34 pm
- Forum: T2 Ideas Archive
- Topic: NORENT eq
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5213
In order to increase the pace that a zone is completed you need to overcome the challenges faster. This equates either bypassing or killing the challenges. Utilities reduce casting time but that's not the time sink in a zone. The time required to fight stuff, and recover afterwards is. Thanks for y...
- Thu Jul 29, 2004 7:13 pm
- Forum: T2 Ideas Archive
- Topic: NORENT eq
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5213
Then I'll answer simply. Without a substantive increase in power, which for a norent piece of equipment would have to be great damage, increased spells or something similar, there is no point. Your example of an item with all the detections would not decrease the tiem required to complete a zone. Al...
- Thu Jul 29, 2004 6:37 pm
- Forum: T2 Ideas Archive
- Topic: NORENT eq
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5213
But if the power difference is enough to make that big of a difference, it makes a mockery of challenges put into other zones to justify the permanent equipment you can get from there. If we go get your norent equipment, and say it doubles existing character power. I can now either go do another zon...
- Thu Jul 29, 2004 6:17 pm
- Forum: T2 Ideas Archive
- Topic: NORENT eq
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5213
Hey, i figure why not. we already have a zone that you go into naked. oh! why don't we combine them! make spob EQ NORENT! Yay! I'll take it as a sign that you aren't interested. Would anyone like to give me an intelligent answer regarding the feasibility or use of "staging zones" with NORENT eq tha...