[X] My Assistant

After a long time, I was defeated today. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/faint.gif)

I was doing an IW, and I didn't realize that the Spirit Shield was over. I was so distracted that I didn't even notice when everything was blinking, I kept attacking, and I lost. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

This kind of situation has happened before, but I always managed to stop in time. Today did not. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/mellow.gif)

I think I have to buy Innate Arcana. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/heh.gif)

Innate Arcana will waste your mana unless you buy at least IA3 in my opinion. I was not even willing to use it until I was ready to go straight from nothing to IA4, and even then I still hardcast fairly often. If you put Spirit Shield on you will also have to keep it on from the beginning of Item World when it is not truly needed. At your high level though you probably do not need to worry about wasting mana unless you use Imperil.

You can set Monsterbation to stop hovering when your Spirit Shield is expiring, however doing this wastes a couple seconds and will lower your clear time. I used to warn on most buffs expiring except Heartseeker (since it is not ever truly needed to survive). Now I do the reverse, I warn on only Heartseeker (but this is because I don't have time to ever play normally, I just do the Research speed tests so I can't let my Heartseeker expire for those).

For Item World, I warn and stop hover only for expiring Spirit Shield (because it is not on my Innate Arcana normally, I have Haste there instead).

Innate Arcana will waste your mana unless you buy at least IA3 in my opinion. I was not even willing to use it until I was ready to go straight from nothing to IA4, and even then I still hardcast fairly often. If you put Spirit Shield on you will also have to keep it on from the beginning of Item World when it is not truly needed. At your high level though you probably do not need to worry about wasting mana unless you use Imperil.

In my case, I trigger the supportive spells (except Haste and Shadow Veil) and Imperil all the time, that is, from the first to the last round (all Arenas and IWs). My consumption of Mana is high (I use more Mana Draught than I get, but as the unit value is low I don't even care about that cost).

I intend to buy all levels of Innate Arcana, but one at a time, to observe the reduction in Mana consumption at each level (just out of curiosity).

You can set Monsterbation to stop hovering when your Spirit Shield is expiring, however doing this wastes a couple seconds and will lower your clear time. I used to warn on most buffs expiring except Heartseeker (since it is not ever truly needed to survive). Now I do the reverse, I warn on only Heartseeker (but this is because I don't have time to ever play normally, I just do the Research speed tests so I can't let my Heartseeker expire for those).

For Item World, I warn and stop hover only for expiring Spirit Shield (because it is not on my Innate Arcana normally, I have Haste there instead).

I don't use scripts (I've never used them before). (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/heh.gif)

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My last EXP from dawn (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif) :

(IMG:[imgur.com] https://imgur.com/Upjb70C.jpg)

And my last proficiency gain from dawn EXP (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/happy.gif) :

(IMG:[imgur.com] https://imgur.com/F3tuNra.jpg)

My last EXP from dawn (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif) :

(IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) So today is the day? Awww. My little Basara will becoming a man 500. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

And it did happen. Graz Basara. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/happy.gif)

This post has been edited by Uncle Stu: May 4 2020, 05:46

(IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) So today is the day? Awww. My little Basara will becoming a man 500. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

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It took, but I did it!!! (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/cool2.gif)

And as I said a few years ago, without the help of a Gold Star. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/happy.gif) Okay, this is nothing new, after all, there are at least 30 other players who also did this. Well, even so, they are few. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif)

Another decision that I made at that time was also fulfilled: I did it without using scripts. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) I'm sure that hardly any other player did that (only if it is too crazy too (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/heh.gif) ).

500

congratz basara, time for that gold star

In my case, I trigger the supportive spells (except Haste and Shadow Veil) and Imperil all the time, that is, from the first to the last round (all Arenas and IWs). My consumption of Mana is high (I use more Mana Draught than I get, but as the unit value is low I don't even care about that cost).

I intend to buy all levels of Innate Arcana, but one at a time, to observe the reduction in Mana consumption at each level (just out of curiosity).
I don't use scripts (I've never used them before). (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/heh.gif)

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My last EXP from dawn (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif) :

(IMG:[imgur.com] https://imgur.com/Upjb70C.jpg)

And my last proficiency gain from dawn EXP (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/happy.gif) :

(IMG:[imgur.com] https://imgur.com/F3tuNra.jpg)

Congratulations!!! Now, will you finally try using scripts?

Another decision that I made at that time was also fulfilled: I did it without using scripts. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) I'm sure that hardly any other player did that (only if it is too crazy too (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/heh.gif) ).

I also have never used scripts. Until now.
I can't promise I won't use'em before 500, though ... we'll see (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/heh.gif)

Finished my first Dance with Dragons on PFUDOR Lv.326

Finally obtained Dovahkiin title...

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You gain 1248401 EXP!
Arena Token Bonus! [Chaos Token]
Arena Clear Bonus! [Magnificent Shocking Katana of Slaughter]
You have obtained the title: Dovahkiin
Viserion dropped [Spirit Draught]
Drogon dropped [3x Crystal of Cunning]
Rhaegal dropped [Mana Draught]
You are Victorious!

(IMG:[i.imgur.com] https://i.imgur.com/tSDUlnL.png)

Took me around 2,5 hours to get 280M EXP. I def. prefer The Trio and the Tree which takes around 30 minutes and gain 150M EXP

My build is not good enough to farm it...
I prolly should be interested in getting Imperil to punch more. My Vital Strike dealing 100-200k is not enough for Mini Bosses with 840k HP


First 400k dmg

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Konata has been defeated.
Vital Strike crits Konata for 409115 void damage
You use Vital Strike.

This post has been edited by zest01: May 4 2020, 14:51

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Congratulations (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/happy.gif)

Another decision that I made at that time was also fulfilled: I did it without using scripts. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) I'm sure that hardly any other player did that (only if it is too crazy too (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/heh.gif) ).

Damn, vanilla gameplay from the start till lv.500? That truly is crazy!

And congratulations too for ascending to Dovahkiin, zest01!

This post has been edited by Venvalion: May 4 2020, 15:16

And it did happen. Graz Basara. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/happy.gif)

Thanks Uncle!!! (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

congratz basara, time for that gold star

Thanks yami!!! (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Regarding buying GS, I only intend to do this if I get a "miracle drop" (ie, with a value above 1 GS (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/heh.gif) ). I prefer to use my game credits with game stuff (items, materials, hath perks and training). (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif)

Congratulations!!! Now, will you finally try using scripts?

Thanks Noni!!! (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

And yes, that is a good idea. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) I need to learn to use these things. So get ready for a lot of questions because I don't know anything. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

I also have never used scripts. Until now.
I can't promise I won't use'em before 500, though ... we'll see (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/heh.gif)

Oh, I found another nutcase! (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) I'm not alone! (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Congratulations (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/happy.gif)

Damn, vanilla gameplay from the start till lv.500? That truly is crazy!

Thanks Venvalion!!! (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Yes, that was crazy (and I don't recommend it to anyone (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/heh.gif) ).

100 Monster with at least Gift Factor 129%. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/happy.gif)

Congrats on 500 Basara! Without a star And scripts too that's quite something.

This post has been edited by The_Ellimist: May 4 2020, 19:54

Congrats on 500 Basara! Without a star And scripts too that's quite something.

Thanks Ellimist!!! (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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Level 500!!! (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) It is time for a new round of exchanges. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/happy.gif) This will probably be the last. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif)

Total: 1000 Precursor Artifact.

Result:
18,5%　2 Hath
_0,6%　Attribute Point
20,7%　Last Elixir
18,6%　Energy Drink
41,6%　1000 x Crystals

According to Wiki, the chances are estimated:
20%　　　　2 Hath
00~10%　　Attribute Point
20%　　　　Last Elixir
20%　　　　Energy Drink
40%　　　　1000 x Crystals

Final Considerations:

Positive point: +6 PAB (current situation: 300 of 300 ---> +50/+50/+50/+50/+50/+50). (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) This time luck was on my side and I got all PABs in 387 artifacts. That amount was the lowest since level 460, when I started making exchanges only every 10 levels. They were respectively 393 [Lv460], 473 [Lv470], 615 [Lv480] and 900 [Lv490]. Thankfully, this sequence did not continue, otherwise I would need more than 1000 artifacts to get all the PABs. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/heh.gif)

Negative point 1: Last Elixir >> Energy Drink (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/anime_cry.gif) (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/anime_cry.gif) (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/anime_cry.gif)

Negative point 2: Very bad distribution of the crystals. That never changes. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

From now on, most likely, I should only make new exchanges during Easter events. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/happy.gif)

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And these are the total numbers, since I started writing them down (unfortunately I don't have all the data):

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I HATE Last Elixir!!! (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

You have gained another level in Scholar of War
Your battle scroll slots have been increased!

Yup

You have gained another level in Scholar of War
Your battle scroll slots have been increased!

Well, at least they are fast.

You have gained another level in Scholar of War
Your battle scroll slots have been increased!

And cheap.

You have gained another level in Scholar of War
Your battle scroll slots have been increased!

Allmost done.

You have gained another level in Scholar of War
Your battle scroll slots have been increased!

And done. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/happy.gif) Damned, i just hope i wont those credits anytime soon. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif)

What are Basara's proficiencies and assimilator training at these days? That's the real reason to buy stars once you hit or get near level 500 in my opinion.

First 100 monsters at least level 450 and 10 scavenger
next 50 at least level 400, not chaosed yet
last 50 still on chow diet (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

All 200 monsters scavenger 10
24 of them are level 750+ the rest ~450

next is chaosing all other upgrades to level 2 and keeping raising the rest to 750

This post has been edited by yami_zetsu: May 5 2020, 02:55

What are Basara's proficiencies and assimilator training at these days? That's the real reason to buy stars once you hit or get near level 500 in my opinion.

I have Assimilator 20 since level 482. Before that it was 15.

Proficiencies:

(IMG:[imgur.com] https://imgur.com/ULvxbxz.jpg)

I also agree with you about buying stars at that point. It is very difficult to gain proficiency at high levels. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/faint.gif)

But it's like I said, if I'm not lucky enough to win a "miracle drop", then no stars for me. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

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I forgot to mention something else.

When I reached level 500, although a specific message didn't appear (well, if it did, I didn't notice (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/heh.gif) ), I won 1 Ability Point and 1 Mastery Point. I am citing this fact because I have seen some people saying that they did not receive these points when they reached 500.

EDIT:

I also forgot this:

(IMG:[imgur.com] https://imgur.com/9T6F8eo.jpg)

It is very strange and also sad not to see that giant EXP number anymore.

This post has been edited by Basara Nekki: May 5 2020, 06:44

533/500 = 1.066 is not a bad proficiency ratio at your level, I guess it is a testament to your dedication to play a lot. (Or you could skip dawns, if you want to keep a good proficiency ratio when getting near level 500).

532/500 = 1.064 deprecating is even more impressive, so decondelite can't laugh at your imperil rapier tests. Well actually he can because he won't forgive your level haha.

My deprecating proficiency ratio is almost the same as yours, but I am a much lower level, so I did not have to work too hard for it. I still have my Imperil at 1 target so its cheap, and I never spend any mana draughts to spam it for half the rounds.

But this gives me the thought that it will be hard for a player getting near level 500 to keep a good deprecating proficiency, so his Imperil play will be a little weaker until after he reaches level 500.

Thank you Venvalion (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I upgraded and started using Imperil. Mini bosses are slightly easier to handle... still have to use 3 Vital Strikes and a Merciful Blow for 840kHP Mini bosses.

I think I got a really nice headgear drop ^^
A nice upgrade to my previous

Imperill helped to break my previous highest crit by 37% ^^

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Mithra has been defeated.
Vital Strike crits Mithra for 561947 void damage
You use Vital Strike.

I should get last Imperil upgrade today at LV330 for additional 5%

I'm slowly starting to see boundaries of my potential growth. Currently last 2 arenas are out of my reach for grinding. At least I have cleared them at PFUDOR. My time at 110FL is bad as well

I will start keeping track of my times on arena.
My current times @PFUDOR:

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110FL - ~50:00 - ~147M EXP
100FL - 22:50 - ~153M EXP
90FL - 18:40 - ~133M EXP
LV80 - 19:15 - ~130M EXP
LV75 - 15:10 - ~87M EXP
LV70 - 14:15 - ~83M EXP
LV65 - 14:40 - 77M EXP
ND: 25M EXP
RE - 4-8M EXP

I bet they are not the best. I'm still getting back to game after few years of break
Above floors take 23,6 stamina. This will be my daily task

Goals:

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- make 900M EXP in one day within 24 stamina. Should be doable with 12 RE
- get OFC (got figurines today. Waiting for New Dawn)
- make FL125 & FL150 quicker