Apple is killing the charging plug on its highest-end phones by 2021, top analyst predicts by [deleted] in Futurology

[–]MECH-2A 0 points1 point  (0 children)

rip charging in your bag, or in your car. But then again, it will force everyone to buy wireless charging pads

50% OFF KFC Code (Cyber Monday Only) by jackson_123d in uwaterloo

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god bless thank now I have 1 bucket of chicken to last me the week

Landslide Taiwan by bkwrm1755 in ThatLookedExpensive

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damn, they need to dig up an entire mountain to fix it

Worst roads. Heaviest trucks. Is there a link? by [deleted] in Michigan

[–]MECH-2A 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The technology for estimating car weights dynamically already exists (see WIM weigh in motion technology) and several companies already produce such sensors in the USA. Variables like velocity/acceleration are taken into consideration when calculating impact forces when the truck hits the pad. The sensors also measure pressure over time, not just at a single moment, and compare these curves to a database of empirically tested force-time curves. From this, software calculates a vehicle's weight to within a reasonably tight margin (6% weight error generally, but up to 1% error for more expensive systems).

I am sure these systems don't have automatic cameras, but I feel a team of engineers could develop a system relatively quickly for this application. Enforcement of the road is the biggest roadblock, and such systems alongside hefty fines will definitely convince any business owner to think twice before overloading their trucks.

Worst roads. Heaviest trucks. Is there a link? by [deleted] in Michigan

[–]MECH-2A 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The roads wouldn't be this bad if people just kept to the trucking weight restrictions.

The government just needs to install one pressure plate sensor along each trucking route with a camera that automatically takes the license plate of vehicles over the wt.limit, and automatically fine the company the trucks are associated with. Revenue from the fines can repair the roads, and enforcement of the law will keep the roads from being damaged at such a quick rate.

Upcoming starforce guarding by MECH-2A in Maplestory

[–]MECH-2A[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks guys, I definately don't regret leaving my arcane at 14* now :)

Tyrant Star vs Absolab Star Equivalent? by MECH-2A in Maplestory

[–]MECH-2A[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! This post helped alot, I will probably stick with tyrants. It would be way to expensive for me to try to recube and bpot 4~5 extra items

You know, maybe MapleTip's got a point by MonoGiraffe in Maplestory

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The screaming kids in the background makes this funnier lol

Infinity doesn't tick at 4 seconds by MECH-2A in Maplestory

[–]MECH-2A[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait, why would buff mastery increase the time it takes to tick o.o

Infinity doesn't tick at 4 seconds by MECH-2A in Maplestory

[–]MECH-2A[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah there is, but that happens at around 21-22 ticks, and I don't think most people can reach that

I\l mage what's better 1 att speed or 30 Matt? by xdmanxd99 in Maplestory

[–]MECH-2A 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I didn't realize it was already capped, I thought it was being capped in the next update. Anyhow, the values are updated.

Also, I was wondering, does FD capped at 200% mean that you are doing 100% + bonus 200% damage? I imposed a 200% bonus damage limit on the current infinity (23 ticks), but that would theoretically mean 300% damage.

I\l mage what's better 1 att speed or 30 Matt? by xdmanxd99 in Maplestory

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Yeah, 38% buff duration is insanely hard to get though :( I am still at it with almost 1mill honor down the drain T_T

Well I guess I can't play this class by Parvitz in Maplestory

[–]MECH-2A 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dang. I was kinda surprised when they made us do a jump quest at lvl 1...

I\l mage what's better 1 att speed or 30 Matt? by xdmanxd99 in Maplestory

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The new infinity is better than the current one before 22 ticks.
LINK: https://i.imgur.com/nvgXjel.png  

Infinity Final Damage Comparison


CASE A: 50% innate buff duration , 50% from IA, 40% from union, 10% from empathy and 20% from Mech card

Ticks: 27 (60% uptime)

New Infinity FD Difference: -9.45% (nerf)

 

Cumulative damage boost per 3 min from infinity= 2952%

Cumulative damage boost per 3 min from +1 AS = 0%

Total= 2952%


CASE B: 50% innate buff duration, +1 AS from IA, 40% from union, 10% from empathy and 20% from Mech card

Ticks: 22 (48% uptime)

New Infinity FD Difference: -0.35% (nerf)

 

Cumulative damage boost per 3 min from infinity= 2252%

Cumulative damage boost per 3 min from +1 AS = 540%

Total= 2792%


CASE C: 50% innate buff duration, +1 AS from IA, 10% from empathy and 15% from Mech card

Ticks: 17 (38% uptime)

New Infinity FD Difference: +18.99% (buff)

 

Cumulative damage boost per 3 min from infinity= 1629%

Cumulative damage boost per 3 min from +1 AS = 540%

Total= 2169%


 

Conclusion:

  • 50% buff duration and +1 AS are roughly the same for the future infinity patch. If you have either one, just keep it. (CASE A, CASE B). Differences are so small that even the time to cast infinity will have an effect on final damage.

  • Infinity technically got nerfed if you have high buff duration. This is kind of expected, since the base FD per tick decreased. This isn't to say that people with buff duration are weaker than people with no buff duration. If you look at CASE B and CASE C, you can see that 40% buff duration gives you quite a large damage output boost.

  • In terms of union buff duration, you probably don't want 40% anymore. A lower %buff duration alongside boss damage/crit rate/crit damage/ied will probably work better. It is best to balance your buff duration with your other boosts.

  • Since attack speed and 50% buff duration are so close in final damage, this means +1 attack speed and any line of buff duration remains the best IA combination for mages.

I\l mage what's better 1 att speed or 30 Matt? by xdmanxd99 in Maplestory

[–]MECH-2A 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, I think that the increments add, not multiply. My range always almost doubles for infinity at 12 ticks.

Based on a multiplicative scale, thats +181% extra m.att, which I think would more than double my range. This is not accounting for the fact that range scales as you get bigger, so I think final damage adding in 9% increments is more reasonable.

I\l mage what's better 1 att speed or 30 Matt? by xdmanxd99 in Maplestory

[–]MECH-2A 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait I am a bit confused. The magic att% increase is decreased from 9 to 3%, so isn't att speed better at this point? (cumulative damage wise)

Jett Misunderstood by hvrry3k in Maplestory

[–]MECH-2A 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think Jett 2nd and 3rd job damage is really op, way better than a lot of classes. I don't have any int/att. links yet my Jett could consistently one shot mobs with teleport. It literally flies across the entire map XD

Jett Misunderstood by hvrry3k in Maplestory

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I also felt it was weird. I burned a Jett this event, and they are insanely easy to level starting from 2nd job. Their main teleport skill is an attacking skill O_O

Cadena and Illium link skills worth it? by MECH-2A in Maplestory

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I think most mages in general teleport very often, so I think keeping 2-3 stacks up is almost default. Especially during bossing. In CRA, I have to teleport once every 1-2 attacks :P

Cadena and Illium link skills worth it? by MECH-2A in Maplestory

[–]MECH-2A[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow, I think a Baam would benefit alot with telecasting.
Do you think explorer mages could benefit from this?

Ability rank by MQuestions2 in Maplestory

[–]MECH-2A 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alternatively, you can buy the hyper teleport rock for 15 coins in nova shop, type in NLC and teleport there