ENVOY REPORTS

by Ashteru

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Xenthos2008-03-27 18:26:13
Um.

What about Ascendant Sealbearers who aren't True Ascendants through that Seal? Do we count as "True," or does the Seal just not do anything? Or do we get the Demigod bonus added to the Ascendant bonus?
Unknown2008-03-27 18:31:05
Lolpinleg...loltrueheal....

Now it can be used in any state. sad.gif
Shiri2008-03-28 01:35:51
QUOTE(Catarin @ Mar 27 2008, 06:23 PM) 496514
This is kind of ignoring that non-warrior ascendant/demis have a lot of trouble dealing with the damage these mobs dish out. Without support (preferably in the tanky variety) I'm not sure how well this will play out for demis of other classes.


I can only imagine we're supposed to hit and run. I suppose we will see next time Xiel or I have to go for one.
Bashara2008-03-28 02:27:38
QUOTE(Catarin @ Mar 27 2008, 06:23 PM) 496514
This is kind of ignoring that non-warrior ascendant/demis have a lot of trouble dealing with the damage these mobs dish out. Without support (preferably in the tanky variety) I'm not sure how well this will play out for demis of other classes.



It might be worth the investment converting an active and dependable warrior member of your org into an Asc. With a little bit of preparation, you've got your tank. If he has trouble being a sponge, slap a shield on him. Just something I thought I'd throw out there.
Krellan2008-03-28 05:25:25
QUOTE(Catarin @ Mar 27 2008, 01:23 PM) 496514
This is kind of ignoring that non-warrior ascendant/demis have a lot of trouble dealing with the damage these mobs dish out. Without support (preferably in the tanky variety) I'm not sure how well this will play out for demis of other classes.


I would've gotten justice today if it wasn't broken. Bugged already so hopefully it'll be up and running soon. Not sure how the kings of justice compare to the other mobs. only really been hit by war slightly and that was already crazy. the Intelligence ones I don't think are as bad, but then again, Nejii was the main target for that. I haven't gotten hit enough by Sirens to tell about them either. Kind of annoyed how the justice kings' room attack goes through shields and serpent though. I just assumed it's some kind of psionic or psychic attack, but then it went through psi shield sad.gif Should that be bugged anyways? I mean, to me it sort of made sense that it shouldn't, but I had the feeling psi shields were only ever mean to work against telepaths/telekinetics.
Shiri2008-03-28 05:55:10
I assumed they go through shields to make them a little more challenging.
Xenthos2008-03-28 12:33:21
QUOTE(Krellan @ Mar 28 2008, 01:25 AM) 496895
I would've gotten justice today if it wasn't broken. Bugged already so hopefully it'll be up and running soon. Not sure how the kings of justice compare to the other mobs. only really been hit by war slightly and that was already crazy. the Intelligence ones I don't think are as bad, but then again, Nejii was the main target for that. I haven't gotten hit enough by Sirens to tell about them either. Kind of annoyed how the justice kings' room attack goes through shields and serpent though. I just assumed it's some kind of psionic or psychic attack, but then it went through psi shield sad.gif Should that be bugged anyways? I mean, to me it sort of made sense that it shouldn't, but I had the feeling psi shields were only ever mean to work against telepaths/telekinetics.

... NPC room attacks normally go through shield. See: Gorgogs.
Shiri2008-03-28 12:35:07
IIRC, guardians go through shield on every attack. They just ignore it and hit you like it wasn't there (not sure if that strips it or not.)

The room attacks -look- like they go through prismatic too, but they actually don't.
Xenthos2008-03-28 12:36:46
QUOTE(Shiri @ Mar 28 2008, 08:35 AM) 496965
IIRC, guardians go through shield on every attack. They just ignore it and hit you like it wasn't there (not sure if that strips it or not.)

The room attacks -look- like they go through prismatic too, but they actually don't.

Ah, like abhorrences (used to? Do they still ignore shield?).
Krellan2008-03-28 21:40:27
QUOTE(Shiri @ Mar 28 2008, 07:35 AM) 496965
IIRC, guardians go through shield on every attack. They just ignore it and hit you like it wasn't there (not sure if that strips it or not.)

The room attacks -look- like they go through prismatic too, but they actually don't.


I'm almost positive it does go through prismatic. Fairly sure I nearly died under prismatic. But I'll take your word on it until I can see for myself. The justice kings have one attack that actually will cause them to break the shield first at least. The other attacks that go through, don't break it.

@Xenthos yeah, abhorrences still go through shield, but only on a specific attack. I believe 2 out of 3 attacks will make them break shield, and the third will go right through.
Malarious2008-03-30 01:55:15
Actually passing prismatic barrier would help try to balance domoths a bit. Suddenly lowmagic users dont have that option to serpent, use a bit of power near the end, refresh power and reserpent. Thats alot more of a fair way to bash alone.

Warriors and lowmagic get the best chances at it SOLO. It often becomes a group thing. Although if the mobs did better scaling damage to warriors or did more health and did mana damage (threat to wear out their regen maybe?) might also help.

In general though some things could be changed but usually cant be changed.
Xiel2008-03-30 02:17:25
QUOTE(Shiri @ Mar 27 2008, 06:35 PM) 496823
I can only imagine we're supposed to hit and run. I suppose we will see next time Xiel or I have to go for one.


Krellan and I both went for our respective crowns and both achieved them with a bit of effort. The spawn rate is just right so that it gives you ample time to run and heal if you need, without making it so slow that it would be considered too easy. Mind, Krellan as a rogue Hartstone and I as a bard just managed, so I'm guessing it'll be indeed easier for warriors, but at least it's suitable enough to be a challenge still, I think. Much wub.gif to the Divine for the good timing they've implemented for the solo third stage.
Shiri2008-03-30 02:22:23
Hm. Guess I'm in with a chance then. chin.gif
Malarious2008-03-30 02:57:29
QUOTE(Shiri @ Mar 29 2008, 10:22 PM) 497650
Hm. Guess I'm in with a chance then. chin.gif


You we might randomly slay just because! pureevil.gif

<3 Nejii
Krellan2008-03-30 07:28:46
I think I would've been able to get it done in a flat 30 minutes if I could use commune power
Gwylifar2008-04-07 12:30:25
Daganev2008-04-07 15:53:23
That is hillarious.

It just made its rounds around my office this morning.
Unknown2008-04-13 22:47:39
QUOTE(news post thingie)
ANNOUNCE NEWS #1058
Date: 4/13/2008 at 22:37
From: Roark Libertas
To : Everyone
Subj: New Skill + Bug Fixes

- New Combat skill: queuing. See the AB help file for details.
- There was an issue with pinleg being removed when the blademaster
became pacified. Those swords aren't going anywhere!
- Observe will no longer be able to see through rooms with fog.
- Winners of freeforalls who killed their opponents while underwater
were being stuck underwater after the arena ended. This has been
corrected.
- Using reply or directing a tell by name will prompt you if you have
configed your tells to be off.
- Choke (Telekinesis) will now be properly blocked by Psionic Barrier.
- If you are prefixed or suffixed by someone with a marauder mask, you
will see their true identity.
- Soulless rubs will be blocked by reflections, like any other attack.
- You can no longer buy from bins you can't see in shops.
- LOOK AT ON gives more logical responses.
- The Crowsfeet facepaint wasn't causing twitches when it should have.
Enjoy a twitch on dreamweaver entry and exit once again!
- Calling Righteousness (Celestialism) or Harrow (Nihilism) will not
waste
power if your minion is already using a double attack on the next round.
- Flight (Night) now works properly again.
- Maze (Glamours) was affecting souls and bypassing Avenger when it
expired. This has been fixed.


Not REALLY an envoy change but it's sorta kinda like one.
Diamondais2008-04-13 22:56:54
Finally, Flight is fixed. cheer.gif

Shadowdancer pompoms are surely deserved in this!
Shishi2008-04-13 23:24:21
QUOTE(diamondais @ Apr 13 2008, 03:56 PM) 501835
Finally, Flight is fixed. cheer.gif

Shadowdancer pompoms are surely deserved in this!

I agree
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