Chasm and Barrier

by Narsrim

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Narsrim2009-02-01 22:13:21
Shrine dodge and Bodyguard are ridiculous.

QUOTE
Cracked and dry field.
A duststorm rages here. The bright sun shines down, blanketing you with its life-giving warmth. With dark brown eyes, a muscular wyvern with carnelian bat wings prowls around here. A stinking noxious cloud floats here. Apprentice Ceren Valtyros is here, shrouded. He wields a twisted staff in his left hand. He is surrounded by one reflection of himself.
You see exits leading northeast, east, and south.
Your movement causes your magical shield to dissipate.
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read disruption to ceren
read disruption to ceren

A reflection of Ceren blinks out of existence.
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A dizzying beam of energy strikes you as your attack rebounds off of Ceren's shield.
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read disruption to ceren
read disruption to ceren

A dizzying beam of energy strikes you as your attack rebounds off of Ceren's shield.
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The presence of your Deity's avatar soothes you.
What were you thinking? You have no desire to find a mate.
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A dizzying beam of energy strikes you as your attack rebounds off of Ceren's shield.
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read disruption to ceren
sip love

A dizzying beam of energy strikes you as your attack rebounds off of Ceren's shield.
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Ceren creates a sparkling cloud and then molds it until it appears like himself.
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A reflection of Ceren blinks out of existence.
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A dizzying beam of energy strikes you as your attack rebounds off of Ceren's shield.
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You take a drink from a sapphire vial.
Mmmm! You are seized with a sudden desire to find a mate!
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The bright sun shines down upon you.
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A Divine wave of healing washes over Ceren, and he looks heartier and more aware.
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You may drink another purgative or curing potion.
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read disruption to ceren

Ceren's aura of weapons rebounding disappears.
Ceren points at the tainted earth beneath your feet, snarling with a look of madness on his face. The ground begins to tremble.

CHASM CHASM CHASM!!
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CHASM CHASM CHASM!!
CHASM CHASM CHASM!!
CHASM CHASM CHASM!!
You must regain equilibrium first.
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read disruption to ceren

A violent tremor rocks the land, causing the earth to shake and the ground to buck beneath your feet.
springup
stand
Your expert balance allows you to remain standing.
A deep, foreboding hum emanates from the tainted earth, and then you are suddenly slammed into the ground by an irresistable force.
springup
stand
Dust clouds rise as the earth shifts and sharp rocks slide and bounce, some flying into the air. You yelp in pain as several of them smash into you, bruising your flesh and cutting your skin.
A magic aura flares around you and completely absorbs the damage.
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springup
stand
read disruption to ceren

You are too stunned to be able to do anything.
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You are too stunned to be able to do anything.
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read disruption to ceren

You are too stunned to be able to do anything.
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You are too stunned to be able to do anything.
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You are too stunned to be able to do anything.
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You are too stunned to be able to do anything.
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You are too stunned to be able to do anything.
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read disruption to ceren

You are too stunned to be able to do anything.
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read disruption to ceren

You are too stunned to be able to do anything.
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You are no longer stunned and have a brief stun immunity.
springup
stand
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read disruption to ceren

You must regain equilibrium first.
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read disruption to ceren

You must regain equilibrium first.
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read disruption to ceren

In a swift, fluid motion, you spring up from your hands to land crouched on your feet.
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You must possess equilibrium in order to do that.
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You are no longer immune from stun.
The space around Ceren twists strangely as you attempt to attack, and somehow your aggression meets only air.
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read disruption to ceren

You must regain equilibrium first.
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read disruption to ceren

You must regain equilibrium first.
7420h, 5520m, 6210e, 10p, 21809w xkdb<>-
read disruption to ceren

You must regain equilibrium first.
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read disruption to ceren

The presence of your Deity's avatar soothes you.
What were you thinking? You have no desire to find a mate.
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You must regain equilibrium first.
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You must regain equilibrium first.
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sip love

You must regain equilibrium first.
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read disruption to ceren

You take a drink from a sapphire vial.
Mmmm! You are seized with a sudden desire to find a mate!
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You must regain equilibrium first.
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read disruption to ceren
read disruption to ceren
concentrate
read disruption to ceren
read disruption to ceren
read disruption to ceren

You must regain equilibrium first.
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You must regain equilibrium first.
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You are already concentrating on regaining equilibrium.
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You may drink another purgative or curing potion.
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You must regain equilibrium first.
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A muscular wyvern with carnelian bat wings leaps into the air in front of Ceren, deflecting the attack.
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A Divine wave of healing washes over you, strengthening your mind, body and ego as reward for your devotion.
The divine aura of curing around you hums briefly as it draws an affliction from your body.
What were you thinking? You have no desire to find a mate.
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read disruption to ceren
sip love

The space around Ceren twists strangely as you attempt to attack, and somehow your aggression meets only air.
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Ceren's finger trembles and he bares his teeth in a hideous grimace. A small crack appears in the ground beneath you!

CHASM CHASM CHASM!!
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CHASM CHASM CHASM!!
CHASM CHASM CHASM!!
CHASM CHASM CHASM!!

(Celest): Jozan (from the Prime Material Plane) says, "Shattered Earth isn't the Earth Plane."
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You take a drink from a sapphire vial.
Mmmm! You are seized with a sudden desire to find a mate!
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read disruption to ceren

You have recovered balance on all limbs.
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The space around Ceren twists strangely as you attempt to attack, and somehow your aggression meets only air.
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The presence of your Deity's avatar soothes you.
What were you thinking? You have no desire to find a mate.
8459h, 5520m, 6210e, 10p, 21762w xkdb<>-
read disruption to ceren

You may drink another purgative or curing potion.
8459h, 5520m, 6210e, 10p, 21762w xkdb<>-

You must regain equilibrium first.
8459h, 5520m, 6210e, 10p, 21762w xkdb<>-
read disruption to ceren
sip love

You must regain equilibrium first.
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You take a drink from a sapphire vial.
Mmmm! You are seized with a sudden desire to find a mate!
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read disruption to ceren

You must regain equilibrium first.
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You may drink another purgative or curing potion.
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mantra wind ne

A violent tremor rocks the land, causing the earth to shake and the ground to buck beneath your feet.
springup
stand
Your expert balance allows you to remain standing.
A deep, foreboding hum emanates from the tainted earth, and then you are suddenly slammed into the ground by an irresistable force.
springup
stand
Your expert balance allows you to remain standing.
Dust clouds rise as the earth shifts and sharp rocks slide and bounce, some flying into the air. You yelp in pain as several of them smash into you, bruising your flesh and cutting your skin.
A magic aura flares around you and completely absorbs the damage.
8417h, 5520m, 6210e, 10p, 21765w xkdbp<>-
springup
stand
concentrate

You are too stunned to be able to do anything.
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mantra wind ne

You are too stunned to be able to do anything.
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You are too stunned to be able to do anything.
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You are too stunned to be able to do anything.
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You are too stunned to be able to do anything.
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You are too stunned to be able to do anything.
8417h, 5520m, 6210e, 10p, 21740w xkdbp<>-

You are too stunned to be able to do anything.
8417h, 5520m, 6210e, 10p, 21740w xkdbp<>-

You are too stunned to be able to do anything.
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You are no longer stunned and have a brief stun immunity.
springup
stand
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You must regain equilibrium first.
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mantra wind ne

You are not on the ground!
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Laughing maniacally, Ceren clenches his fists in triumph as the ground splits open beneath you, releasing foul smelling vapour and a blast of fetid heat. You hover momentarily over the gaping earthen maw before being sucked screaming down into its darkness. Your life is quickly snuffed out as the walls of this stinking chasm rumble shut, crushing you to jelly.
You have been slain by Ceren.
frown
frown
frown
You are OUT of the Wargames!
Narsrim2009-02-01 22:16:11
Stupid passive dodging like this needs removed. End of story.
Ashteru2009-02-01 22:18:08
Amen. Passive acro, beast, shrine and eco dodging, to be specific! ...Acro can stay though.
Charune2009-02-01 22:19:52
The envoys submitted a report regarding the number of dodging skills, which should be addressed in the near future.
Narsrim2009-02-01 22:20:32
I hope by addressed you mean removed.
Charune2009-02-01 22:21:33
QUOTE (Narsrim @ Feb 1 2009, 05:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I hope by addressed you mean removed.

By addressed, I mean addressed.
Xenthos2009-02-01 22:22:01
QUOTE (Narsrim @ Feb 1 2009, 05:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I hope by addressed you mean removed.

The submission was to remove/replace every form of dodging except the Acro one (which is limited by prone). With more details, of course. Don't have access to it all right now.
Narsrim2009-02-01 22:24:00
I can only imagine how "fun" it must be to try and hit a Spiritsinger with four forms of dodge.
Xenthos2009-02-01 22:24:30
QUOTE (Narsrim @ Feb 1 2009, 05:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I can only imagine how "fun" it must be to try and hit a Spiritsinger with four forms of dodge.

You don't need to imagine.

Go play with Xiel.

Quite insane. ohmy.gif
Ashteru2009-02-01 22:29:05
It's hard. sad.gif Can't build any wounds!
Sarrasri2009-02-01 22:33:35
Well, I suppose hitting shield five times and reflections twice didn't do you any good. I mean, razing and the reading probably would have given you time.
Celina2009-02-01 22:34:47
QUOTE (Narsrim @ Feb 1 2009, 04:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I can only imagine how "fun" it must be to try and hit a Spiritsinger with four forms of dodge.


Tons of fun. Especially when his song fires and you get confusion just when you hit and are off eq forever.

Yay balance. Yay Lusternia.
Unknown2009-02-01 22:41:40
All types of dodge need to be removed...just give acro some godly censor.gif dmp, seriously, give them 50 dmp to censor.gif everything, but please remove the lame ass dodging!
Shaddus2009-02-01 22:42:05
QUOTE
frown
frown
frown


Heh.
Narsrim2009-02-02 01:56:53
QUOTE (Sarrasri @ Feb 1 2009, 05:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well, I suppose hitting shield five times and reflections twice didn't do you any good. I mean, razing and the reading probably would have given you time.


It wouldn't have mattered at all as he didn't start chasm until after I hit the second reflection anyway. Hitting the shield beforehand had no impact whatsoever.
Xenthos2009-02-02 02:03:40
QUOTE (Narsrim @ Feb 1 2009, 08:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It wouldn't have mattered at all as he didn't start chasm until after I hit the second reflection anyway. Hitting the shield beforehand had no impact whatsoever.

Hm. Actually, it might have.

Did you notice that you never actually gained EQ in that entire thing?

It looks like you trying to read off-balance was giving the appropriate off-eq messages with the non-dodged attacks... but it was doing the whiff check before checking to see if you had equilibrium. Thus, every time he dodged, it was extending your EQ loss. Even though your attack shouldn't have even hit that in the first place.

Same thing happened with the beast and knocking you off-balance even though you had no EQ at the time.

(Might want to BUG that... I'm guessing it's an issue with Acrobatics dodging, too. In the meantime, it seems that spamming against people with lots of dodging is a really bad idea.)
Shryke2009-02-02 03:02:20
Good catch Xenthos, that sounds right.
Unknown2009-02-02 13:12:44
QUOTE (Thoros LaSaet @ Feb 1 2009, 10:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
All types of dodge need to be removed...just give acro some godly censor.gif dmp, seriously, give them 50 dmp to censor.gif everything, but please remove the lame ass dodging!


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Unknown2009-02-02 13:41:04
I have talked with the acrobats and they have decided to haggle up. Flat 50% damage reduction, from all sources, before DMP.
Enero2009-02-02 14:26:54
I'm just curious as to why people blame and want to remove Protection Aura. As far as I know it has always been there and I have never seen anyone complain about it before the Beastmaster Bodyguard was introduced.
Why not simlpy change Bodyguard which seems to cause all the complaints and leave the other abilities as they are? Obviouosly, I'm not an Envoy and I know little about combat and combat balance, but whenever Envoys/Admin try to address a group of abilities from different skillsets, instead the main reason the concern was expressed (in this case Bodyguard as far as I can tell), something goes wrong. Either it takes absolutely ages to balance out the change across several skillsets and ensure those skillsets are on par with each other and the other skillsets that are in the game or, it just get's worse confused.gif

At least that's how I see it.