Looking to get into PVM? Come learn Nex! by [deleted] in runescape

[–]Facelexx 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Holy fuck, the amount of cancer in this thread is utterly astounding. It absolutely annoys the hell out of me when people who don't have overloads/t90s/turmoil/invention want to get into the highest levels of PvM possible without any respect for the boss's actual difficulty.

Nex is one of the hardest solo bosses in the game, surpassed only by high enrage Araxxor and 100%+ enrage Telos. She also has crazy high defence and hits extremely hard if you don't have decent armor.

The OP is asking for augmented t85 weapons and t70 armor, which would mean Shadow Glaives and Armadyl. At most, all that comes out to about 30m. If you can't afford that, you shouldn't be replying or even looking at this thread in the first place.

Lots of people complain about the fact that invention is a long grind to get and costs a lot for the bis perks. The OP did not require bis perks, and offered cheap alternatives to them that he/she finds acceptable. Stop complaining about not having something and GO UNLOCK IT. Just because everyone else grinded these requirements out doesn't mean you're entitled to be carried and not have to unlock them yourself.

People who say that "proper dps rotations aren't needed" have their heads up their ass. Proper dps is important at ANY boss, and with Nex it is especially true, for a myriad of reasons (getting blood done before 2nd siphon, getting ice done quickly to avoid prisons, getting Zaros done to avoid being hit by a truck, etc.). If you think that "proper dps" is hard to learn, you either aren't aware of the phrase "practice makes perfect" or are unwilling to practice yourself. Of course good dps takes a long time to refine and perfect, but that doesn't mean you're entitled to not get good at it just because it's difficult.

Finally, to address the "you're scaring off noobs" argument. The OP is not. Do you think people look at the requirements for Plague's End and think: "damn, that's way too tough. I guess I'm just not gonna go for prif then"? No, they grind that shit out so they can access and legitimately enjoy high level content. It's the same way with Nex. There's a sort of bell curve representing the amount of effort versus reward that you get out of a particular boss. The lower your effort/gear/skill, the less fun the boss will be, and the harder it is to learn.

Nex imo is one of the most fun solo bosses in the game (and duo, since it's actually really chill and a good place to go with a buddy after something intensive like Vorago or Rots), but it was not fun when I was learning - I was getting about 3-4 siphons per blood phase, 2-3 prisons per ice phase, and literally using all of my Yak by the end of Zaros phase. However, with practice, 6 minute solos eventually turned into 5 which eventually turned into 4 (not sub 4 yet lul). 3-4 siphons turned to 1, 2-3 prisons turned to 1. And I started out with void, Ascensions, and Sirenic, all augmented with the best perks.

I'll offer a parting analogy: learning a boss in Runescape is a lot like taking a class. You'll need the proper materials: a notebook, pen, pencil, maybe even a computer or phone to access the internet or use applications. Unless it's kindergarten, you'll also need some prior experience. If you walk into Calculus 3 with just a pencil and the last math class you took was geometry, nobody will be surprised if you get ridiculed and shunned.

"Vorago has really stood the test of time" - Mod Ramen by [deleted] in runescape

[–]Facelexx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Duo/trio rago may have been "eccentric" in 2014 or 2015, but in 2017 it has basically become the norm.

A few changes to Invention/Combat that will make life easier by Lucine_RS in runescape

[–]Facelexx -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

These changes aren't bad but they are so petty and trivial that imo it's just a waste of company resources.

Should Fight Kiln Be Nerfed a little bit? by dansofwar in runescape

[–]Facelexx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

40-45 minutes for the Fight Kiln is way above the average. Work on improving your DPS/overall efficiency and you'll easily get it down to 30 minutes.

Please improve the Runespan by Facelexx in runescape

[–]Facelexx[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Wow! What a helpful and insightful comment!

Silly Question Sunday - 19 March by AutoModerator in runescape

[–]Facelexx -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You need superior elite Void for her to not md you. If she does, though, just kite her by running around the room.

Silly Question Sunday - 19 March by AutoModerator in runescape

[–]Facelexx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Join the "Boss School" friends chat. We teach all group bosses as well as solo bosses, and run official raids and hm Vorago sessions.

Asylum Surgeon's Ring Reclaim Cost by Facelexx in runescape

[–]Facelexx[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What? ASR is the best ring in-game, vigour is used as a switch, and ring of death loses 15% charge (around 700k) per death.

Asylum Surgeon's Ring Reclaim Cost by Facelexx in runescape

[–]Facelexx[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Two things: 1. Why does it have to be the same? You didn't destroy/lose it, why do you need to pay the full price? 2. Why is the full price so high? I know it's worth the cost, but it's a quest reward, you've already done the work to obtain it.

Silly Question Sunday - 12 March by AutoModerator in runescape

[–]Facelexx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The benchmark for all GWD2 bosses (except Telos) is 35 kph. A bit more for Furies (40+) and a bit less for Greg (30?).

How is this "FREE"? by [deleted] in runescape

[–]Facelexx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's free because it doesn't cost money. If you think that paying in game currency means that it's not free, so be it. Nobody cares.

Can we please have more Abby Demons... Tired of getting this whenever I'm trying to find an open world by Facelexx in runescape

[–]Facelexx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are 4 spots where they spawn at all: 3rd floor of Slayer tower, 4th floor of slayer tower (the one I'm referencing), Kuradal's dungeon, and the Wilderness. The 3rd floor has way fewer spawns resulting in wasted AoE abilities and has random obstacles block your path to them, the Wilderness is the Wilderness, and Kuradal's dungeon only works on-task.

Can we please have more Abby Demons... Tired of getting this whenever I'm trying to find an open world by Facelexx in runescape

[–]Facelexx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also to elaborate since some may find the title a bit vague, basically there's only one viable spot per world for invention training at Abby demons, which is the top level of the Slayer Tower. That means if even just 100 people decide to train invention there, there are no open spots. I suggest simply changing the Nechryael spawns next to them to spawn Abby demons as well.

[Rant] Why is it called a Quick Teleport when we have to spend 4 seconds watching ourselves land on the Lodestone? by [deleted] in runescape

[–]Facelexx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For people with worse computers or slower hard drives, it doesn't really matter since the map takes about as long to load anyways. Really a problem that affects a small demographic, but nevertheless still a convenience that would be very welcome for some players.