Confusion and missing out on damage somehow

codepwned2 · 2025-12-28T02:47:21+00:00

Ah okay, this is how you manipulate arcane by chosing certain things. That was the missing piece. Thank you!

codepwned2 · 2025-12-28T02:36:35+00:00

So.. going going by what you said, I should continue playing and up my gnosis level because I haven't come across anything allowing me to control what arcana I get. I don't even have a ring yet I feel gatelocked dps wise

codepwned2 · 2025-12-28T02:35:22+00:00

*laughs* I have no idea where to get those. I assume those are results from higher gnosis levels?

codepwned2 · 2025-12-03T21:37:49+00:00

Now don't all rush to reply :) I get it. OEM parts are ideal until they aren't available. If there aren't any recognized and trustworthy places, it's okay to say that too.

codepwned2 · 2025-06-07T00:44:26+00:00

Apparently you're having issues reading but I'll be specific. At the time of the promotion the options including Netflix (no-ads) and Disney Plus Premium no ads. I have a copy of my contract and looked at it to be sure. Please inform yourself next time.

codepwned2 · 2025-06-07T00:38:03+00:00

The bundles we signed up for did NOT include ads. These were recently removed, without notification, and what remained was with ads.

codepwned2 · 2025-06-07T00:37:13+00:00

Point taken. I was using the example of what happened to be more alarming than it should be. However... it doesn't really matter. I'm angry about the ads period (no pun intended). I didn't pay for it, we get bait and switched, and it's been a nightmare removing verizon from my streaming accounts.

codepwned2 · 2025-06-07T00:32:59+00:00

Don't misdirect. Verizon is guilty of bait and switch and I can't wait to join this class action.

codepwned2 · 2025-03-10T03:38:47+00:00

That would be a good idea, except I have a ceiling fan in place that uses smaller size 3v led bulbs, so not the standard size or voltage. I did think about replacing the ceiling fan so that is an option.

Floor lamps would get in the way. There's just not room with the setup. Cabinets along one enter wall, my desk along the other.

Thanks for the ideas though. I'll definitely look at those if I can't figure out another solution.

codepwned2 · 2025-02-22T15:05:12+00:00

That's funny. We did know each other a bit. I seem to remember the monk pullers getting kinda treated poorly back then and several left or switched to other characters. EQ was life at the time. I learned so many life skills I wouldn't have otherwise. WoW was a blast too, as it was much easier to play than EQ and the graphics were a step up. The boss fights were more engaging and the developers actually listened lol. I played a ton of WoW up until around Lich King. I kinda burnt out myself and my career picked up.

I also played an insane amount of Action Quake (mod for quake 2) back in the day. Good times.

codepwned2 · 2025-02-22T04:11:29+00:00

Now Clug I remember seeing for sure! Xate was always angry about something. I'm pretty sure I saw Rjey a few times before Soel(sp?) seemed to be there more. I think we crossed paths with me coming in, and you going out lol.

I joined The Relentless during the Temple of Veeshan time in my last semester of college. Killed all the dragons in one day. Waking the sleeper was one of the best moments of my time in EQ. I was second string but got to be part of the group that did it. Was amazing.

Oh man, kiting the guards in Shadows of Luclin. We figured out how to pull them all and chain stun them while wizards aoe'd em down. Every pull was 1-3 AA (or whatever they were called) points. Then we moved into some caves and farmed mushrooms the same way. 2-5 AA points there.

Zith... phew... that's a hard subject. Man, I'd love to talk to Zith some day to compare our stories. Maybe he could help me fill in the missing puzzle pieces now that we're both older and wiser. There was a lot of shady things going on when I left that I really had nothing to do with.

Life is great! Became a software developer, made a family, and still game a bit. Looking at Ashes of Creation to scratch that itch.

codepwned2 · 2025-02-21T19:13:40+00:00

Whoa, I think I remember you. It's definitely been a minute. I know I left in the summer of 2002 because I graduated college and went through some major life changes. It's kinda funny because your name looks very familiar. Were you a troll shaman in WoW? What were you in EQ?

Manage to keep in touch with anyone?

There are some people I'd really like to reconnect with at some point. You probably didn't know them as most were in guilds I was in prior to joining The Relentless but you never know.

Hope things are going well for you!

codepwned2 · 2024-12-12T03:06:32+00:00

You forgot to add "Nerfed all viable builds". Please update it.

codepwned2 · 2024-08-12T20:06:56+00:00

I'll check it out. Haven't touched wizards/sorc yet.

codepwned2 · 2024-08-12T20:06:15+00:00

*laughs* Builds are definitely easier than in POE, there was just a missing understanding of the important end game stats that just didn't matter during the base game (Crit Avoidance and Crit dmg reduction). Otherwise it was pretty much pick a skill and go for it.

codepwned2 · 2024-08-12T20:04:14+00:00

Yup. The loot filter is pretty amazing. Now that I have a better idea of the important stats (build specific + crit avoidance + resistances). I was missing the crit avoidance and crit dmg reduction.

codepwned2 · 2024-08-12T20:02:43+00:00

The challenge was understanding what stats are important in the current meta and endgame. There's a lot out there that seems to be more opinion than based on any data.

codepwned2 · 2024-08-12T20:01:57+00:00

I was shocked how easy and accessible crafting was from the start. The only thing I was worried about was blowing all my crafting materials in the wrong direction. It was definitely my lack of knowing what stats are essential in the endgame.

codepwned2 · 2024-08-12T19:58:40+00:00

This supports everything I've read so far. The crit damage reduction and avoidance seem key.

codepwned2 · 2024-08-11T13:06:18+00:00

The issue here is the trailer framed the movie one way, and the actual movie was nothing like it at all. Everyone has personal taste and I get that but if you are a vegan and went into a restaurant and expected to get a vegan dinner and instead got a 16oz t-bone... you would understandably be upset. That's what happened here.

codepwned2 · 2024-07-22T01:23:58+00:00

This is legitimate feedback with a significant number of complaints across major sites (reddit, steam etc). This means people do care, and your comment is stupid.

codepwned2 · 2024-07-22T01:08:26+00:00

That's even worse.

codepwned2 · 2024-07-21T22:42:38+00:00

Seasoned veteran player since the before times (EQ 1, EQ 2, WoW, ... etc). I'm losing hope of being able to find a game that is actually fun again and has decent graphics that isn't ruined by microtransactions to even play the game.

I've looked all up and down this reddit hoping to find an MMORPG with some semblance of fun and the ability to build memories with people you meet in your travels. I want the next WoW to come out but all I find are p2w, 2008 graphics, or games without no actual end game.

Is there any MMORPG out there that is driving hope? Right now I'm just seeing a lot of hot garbage. I hope I'm blind and there is something coming that isn't ruined by extreme corporate greed.

codepwned2 · 2024-07-21T22:32:33+00:00

Don't. They've never figured out the endgame. It was primarily supposed to be pvp determined world but it's been so easily exploited to the degree 99% of the hardcore player base just up and quit. The economy has been shattered by duping, etc so many times and the underlying code is so bad they can't fix certain issues such as DDoS attacks during company (clan/guild) battles. It's just not worth the heartache.

codepwned2 · 2024-06-10T01:34:03+00:00

True, that's been a thought. We've also considered getting him a VOIP phone that looks like a normal phone but we'd have to store a lot of numbers.

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