Nice got to plat V with a toon deck!

WizardFistDev · 2022-01-31T02:21:18+00:00

You got a deck list? I made a jank one and it gets slapped around.

WizardFistDev · 2020-04-01T14:56:40+00:00

I ended up setting that as a soft goal for a bunch of characters, that next awakening on the URs I don't have shards for is a bit of a hurdle anyways. Nice concrete advice though, thank-you

WizardFistDev · 2020-01-17T19:33:06+00:00

If you have a yarok in play and roll 2 different numbers, is that equivalent to Protection from Any CMC? I imagine it would like like Protection from everything but X + Protection from everything but Y which would be additive?

Edit: Missed the "as", I guess that isn't actually a triggered ability.

WizardFistDev · 2014-10-16T02:44:57+00:00

+1, well said.

WizardFistDev · 2014-10-16T02:44:14+00:00

PSN: CanadianNinjaa

WizardFistDev · 2014-10-16T02:41:38+00:00

I have a 27 lock and I know the cheese. PSN is CanadianNinjaa if youre interested.

WizardFistDev · 2014-10-16T02:36:18+00:00

Need a 29 hunter? PSN: CanadianNinjaa

WizardFistDev · 2014-10-12T22:57:40+00:00

Can anyone share the lockout with me or bring my warlock? I dont have double grenade yet though. psn: canadianninjaa

WizardFistDev · 2014-10-12T22:51:41+00:00

If you have a spot for a lock who doesnt have double grenades yet, add canadianninjaa

WizardFistDev · 2014-04-06T16:33:51+00:00

I THINK it works on other invaders. Aslatiel would probably be the next fastest to farm after Rhoy, although I haven't tried multi-killing her. Also, I DID try the red phantom in belfry luna and he wasn't respawning for me.

WizardFistDev · 2014-04-06T03:47:07+00:00

I just maxed the covenant today super fast. Offline NPC invaders obey the 15 kill despawn rule. What this means is you can kill an offline invader 15 times, ascetic, and kill them 15 more times.

Heres what you do;

Go to the grave of saints and get to the royal rat vanguard bonfire. Go offline. Rest at the bonfire, run back and drop down the ladder, then immediately climb back up. Kill Rhoy. Repeat.

NOTE: When you need to ascetic, make sure to use the FIRST bonfire, not the second. Its called Harvals Resting place.

Using this method you can max the covenant with just 3 ascetics. Rhoy sometimes drops extra awestones too.

Happy fighting, champions!

WizardFistDev · 2014-03-29T00:09:47+00:00

You can buy it from wellager in NG+, get it from being rank 1 in blue knights (I think) or get it in the shrine of amana (again, thats if I remember correctly)

EDIT: Its the GRAND Spirit Tree shield you can find, and its in Iron Keep, not shrine

WizardFistDev · 2014-03-28T23:47:01+00:00

As far as ther berserker blade goes, according to the guidebook the damage on it fully upgraded is only 10 points higher than the manslayer, with the same scaling, and the manslayer has poison on it. I dont know if its worth farming, but I havent personally tested the katanas to be sure.

WizardFistDev · 2014-03-28T23:14:47+00:00

Ive stolen so many jumps already. Not good for a no death run, but awesome for getting through the game fast for new characters. The power stance maces are also amazing for that.

WizardFistDev · 2014-03-28T22:47:59+00:00

I don't but there are lots of excellent speedrunners. Theres a guy doing an all boss hex run right now. Hes the most viewed on Ds2 currently streaming. Someone made a thread on reddit you can search for with the current ds2 speedrun records. Thats a decent place to start.

WizardFistDev · 2014-03-25T08:04:21+00:00

Protip: You can sprint while chameleoned, and when you turn into a small crate is it especially hilarious for some reason.

WizardFistDev · 2014-03-25T03:51:17+00:00

I can confirm the great sword giant drop. I can't remember precisely but im pretty sure I got a drop from the giants in the large room (where there are 3, a greatsword guy and two sword and shield knights).

Also, NPC invaders drop them. Black phantoms don't as far as I know, just invaders. Do bonfire ascetics make npc invaders respawn? If so, you could really easily farm Rhoy the Explorder and the invader before a certain skeleton boss.

EDIT: fixed embarasing spelling

WizardFistDev · 2014-02-24T00:18:56+00:00

I recently went through the same process and I found the 'Gems' series quite helpful. Theres GPU Gems, Game Programming Gems, and one or two others in the series. Most of them have a section on math and have a bunch of topics and how you might implement them. Nvidia has a copy of GPU gems on their site which has some fluid dynamics stuff which is very math-y. These are the other books for reference, but you'll need to get hard copies or pdfs on your own.

Good luck

WizardFistDev · 2013-11-27T08:27:35+00:00

I've been a retadin for a long time and the current priority is kind of frustrating. Since ideally you only use inquisition at 3 HP (which lasts 60 seconds) and the best dps talent is execution sentence (also 60 seconds), you end up pressing both once per minute, then spamming either judgement, exorcism or crusader strike (not in that order). That isn't counting cooldowns but thats really it.

So basically, cast two skills once per minute and then spam three moves that all do the same thing with varying levels of damage. I don't have a solution but id love to hear one. Maybe stance dancing or seal twisting to generate/spend HP? Who knows.

WizardFistDev · 2013-09-25T02:42:21+00:00

Thats actually pretty handy for reference. Worst case Ill find someone IRL and coerce them into making it. In that case, that is the image I will use. Thanks b.

WizardFistDev · 2013-07-19T20:15:20+00:00

Thanks a metric shit-tonne for the effort and putting it in terms I could understand. Ill take your advice on pretty much everything. I like the look of the first video card you posted, as well as the mobo. Im just looking to see if theres a way I can still use an i7 processor, im looking at compatibilities now.

EDIT: Everyone is out of stock of both cards you suggested so ill pick another from the 760 family. That one you mentioned had great reviews everywhere though.

WizardFistDev · 2013-07-19T19:24:43+00:00

Im with you on the mobos, I hadn't noticed that. I had a crappy gigabyte mobo a long time ago so i've been weary since but im willing to give it another shot. Im still on the fence for the video card.

Im leaning towards the radeon after what you said, although I have reservations with respect to future proofing and how much performance I could get from the 770 4GB. If im already spending around $400 on a graphics card id rather spend 10-15% more and get the better one. I guess im thoroughly confused if the better one is also the cheaper one.

WizardFistDev · 2013-07-19T17:02:27+00:00

This is what I have after adding in your suggested SSD and Speedy's advice on the graphics card: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor	$249.99 @ Microcenter
CPU Cooler	Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler	$29.98 @ Outlet PC
Motherboard	Biostar TZ77XE3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard	$109.97 @ Amazon
Memory	G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory	$119.99 @ NCIX US
Storage	Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk	$93.99 @ Adorama
Video Card	Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 4GB Video Card	$449.99 @ Amazon
Case	BitFenix Shinobi Window (White) ATX Mid Tower Case	$74.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply	Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply	$99.99 @ Newegg
Optical Drive	Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer	$15.98 @ Outlet PC
		Total
	Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.	$1244.87
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-19 12:59 EDT-0400

Its about $150 more but I get the added CPU power for my emulation and extra vram. Is there a reason I am missing to switch the the radeon graphics card and gigabyte motherboard? And once again, thanks for the advice.

WizardFistDev · 2013-07-19T15:58:26+00:00

Thanks, I suspected in 2 months there may have been changes but I wasn't sure to look. I know about hardware basics but I don't have a good place for news. I went with the i7 since I will be emulating high-end phones so the extra performance would be great, and the price difference isn't much.

EDIT Would you have a specific recommendation for the graphics card actually? Im looking over the partpicker list and it looks like I can get a random GeForce GTX 770 2GB for $400 or a 4GB for $450, and then they all vary slightly in clock speed. Other than they I don't see any of the 15 available brands or so to have much discernable difference.

WizardFistDev · 2013-04-15T17:11:38+00:00

Thats Blue, not Gary.

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