[X] My Assistant

-snip-

I'm asking all those questions, because the last time someone tried to make a serious study of that (I don't remember who, sorry, it was more than 1 year ago), the clear times he had were in this order, from lowest to biggest:
1) Imp Shortsword
2) Imp Rapier
3) No imp Rapier
4) Nop imp Shortsword

What you're saying and the past studies confirm what I usually say: Imp Shortsword tends to be effective only for those who are determined to play that way (which OFC is my case), to get it to work. It can only be crap/disappointing for those who "try" it half-assedly, without deploying 100% of the means that are necessary for it to be effective. Imp Rapier is a bit more tolerant regarding this, so it can probably be a good idea to play Imp Rapier if one's efficiency at landing Imperil (whatever the reason) is not optimal.

Anyway, I already knew that overall it's quite a niche. That's not a discovery. But at least, your contribution shows that it really pays off if you know in advance that you're going to play that way. Having Imperil with the highest magic accuracy and prof factor possible is really, really crucial. I was also expecting the shortsword to be rather "meh" if one uses Power Armor of Slaughter, which is somehow highlighted by your results.

My conclusion: pick a shortsword only if you're determined to get the best out of it. And if you're intending to play with Power of Protection/Warding. In which case it pays off.
Playing Imperil 1H (whether it's Rapier or Shortsword, or even Waki) is also an excellent idea to brace oneself for the switch to the mage playstyle, since when doing so one will already be familiar with spamming Imperil.

Overall, nothing I didn't know already.
I'll keep repeating that rapier is not the only way to go, and that choosing a shortsword is a good idea for those who want to get going with a lower initial investment, at the cost of following a rigorous path that doesn't tolerate any lack regarding spell casting.
I suppose we can call that path, that path of the "rigorous and disciplined swordsman". (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/heh.gif)

This post has been edited by decondelite: Jun 8 2019, 22:37

I still check my MMs and do some random things

just checked the log, it is not easy to get peerless from trophies, nor from battles, as I never obtain one from either way (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/cry.gif)

and it's just junk after junk after junk, except one not-so-junk-but-still-meh glove that I put in my storage (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)




This post has been edited by mouisaac: Jun 8 2019, 22:37

level up

Level 479 from Dawn of a New Day.

nor from battles, as I never obtain one from either way (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/cry.gif)

You never got a peerl from battle? I allready got, ehm seven or eight alltogether. Dont you play enough for them to drop? (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

You never got a peerl from battle? I allready got, ehm seven or eight alltogether. Dont you play enough for them to drop? (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

Never ever, well I guess I still haven't played long enough.

But I no longer have the passion to play and hoping for it to drop, at least not right now.

Maybe after I used up my 400 EDs (or shrined another 50m worth of trophies) but it won't happen at any time soon, I am putting my energy on more meaningful stuff like... idk, browsing galleries (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

Wow, that is a bit unlucky, but afaik they really just take enough time, enough rounds and every level of Quartermaster does help. But yeah, take a break, i did took once one myself for a while, and you really rush quite into the game, so no wonder you are a bit burned out.

but it won't happen at any time soon

Well, i wouldnt say that, i allready got one from every single game mode, RE, RoB, IW, Arena and GF. One of them can drop everytime and i am allready surprised and mostly disapointed afterwards. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

I can now go till IW100 without ever healing nor using any health draught.
I'm really becoming bullshit tanky.

I've also unexpectedly finished IWing my greatest pride:
Peerless Ethereal Longsword of Slaughter

Elec element to top it off. Excellent. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
I'll use dark infusions with it, or cold, depending on my mood.

This post has been edited by decondelite: Jun 9 2019, 11:29

Another monsterslot unlocked and only 1220 Token to go.

Another monsterslot unlocked and only 982 Token to go.

You have handed in 160,034,000 credits worth of trophies.

You have handed in 160,034,000 credits worth of trophies.

nice! Time to put up a WTB for more?

Might be time to consider FoS at that point. You can afford to drop 200mil for 16 mismatched staves, right?

This post has been edited by lestion: Jun 9 2019, 19:36

nice! Time to put up a WTB for more?

Might be time to consider FoS at that point. You can afford to drop 200mil for 16 mismatched staves, right?

I heard that 10b has no plan to update HV right now, so I decided to spend credits.

I'll try my luck when I hand in 200m of trophies...

I heard that 10b has no plan to update HV right now...

Was this on irc?

Was this on irc?

HV development is still on hold for RL reasons and because certain gallery infrastructure work must take priority. It will resume eventually, but there's no ETA.

Thanks. I guess that's equal parts good and bad news. It'd be nice to see some changes for melees but I've already taken the plunge and jumped to mage now, so stability for the future is good (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

Force Shield's Block forge 30.
I'll eventually reach Forge 50 with my self drops.

Force Shield's Block forge 30.
I'll eventually reach Forge 50 with my self drops.

You mean you're so stingy, that you can't force yourself to buy 20 bindings of Barrier 2k eack ?

(IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

I'm talking mostly about Defense Matrix Modulator and High-Grade Wood, but yes.
I mean, what will be their use once I'm done? Selling for nothing?

died 2 times in a row .. didnt want to use potions haah