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projected maximum of stats on katalox somewhat higher. but with 3%(?) ratio of katalox - non katalox, it still expensive toy for rich players.

Then again, the choice of potencies to IW for katalox are somewhat more limited since it doesn't have counter-resist...
Is Penetrator also mandatory for willow?

so, usually willow are better than katalox for dark and oak are better for holy. then what's the point in having a katalox apart for showing off? (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

katalox are better for holy, mainly due to its "main" prof being divine, as opposed to supportive prof on oak, which isn't nearly as useful as divine and deprecating prof.

Question: which part is better as a proficiency one for mage gears (head, body, hands, pants, shoes)? I'm trying the suicidal route of dark mage. ^^
And while I'm at it: Willow or Katalox for a dark mage? (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

1.
(you may already know, when it comes to base stats, body > legs > head > hands > feet)
3+2 build: head and hands are recommended.
4+1 build: body or legs. you can also choose feet like Dreamophobia does, but in that case the unforged prof should be at least Mmax and heavy forging is required.
5+0 build: you rich bastard.

the only priciple is to avoid wearing cotton robe and cotton pants at the same time, because the huge loss of edb cannot be easily compensated.

2.
generally speaking,
x12 arenas: as long as you are wearing something, then it's fine.
x20 non-SG arenas: 3+2 = 4+1 = 5+0, willow = katalox. i don't feel much difference. if you don't need imperil then use katalox.
x20 SG arenas: 4+1 and 5+0 are recommened. magic score is everything, just choose the staff that grants you the highest magic score, be it a willow or katalox.
x12 GF: 3+2 is the king. imperil is not needed (for high-levelled mages), but enough cr is very important to guarantee no enemy is left after T3. katalox with 4cr or willow with built-in cr are both good.
x15+ GF: 5+0 is the king. imperil is needed, so willow is better due to its built-in dep prof.

having said those shit, i recommend you use 3+2 with willow. it's cheaper to build, more general-purpose, and no need to worry if you can't get 4cr on the staff to play x15+ GF.
besides, katalox staves are rare, and good katalox staves are extremely rare and can easily make you become the poorest player in HV.

This post has been edited by djackallstar: Feb 8 2015, 16:30

it can surely give you a boost to cure spell. i remember colman once said that many players are moving towards one piece with holy edb for this reason

but at this point, since staff is quite important and quite cheaper to forge if compared to phase, to reach the same goal wouldn't it be better to have a willow of destruction + one phase of heimdall (maybe radiant)? (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

I do not remember I have said something similar.....
I mostly play as holy mage / melee.

The first time I know this build (1 holy EDB + 4 others) is from the Wind mage PF GF clear screen shot by a Chinese(?) player. However, by my test experience, it require close to the top gears with heavy forge to make it worthwhile.

This post has been edited by Colman: Feb 8 2015, 16:19

alright, many thanks.


now, another question: i bought an item to an auction but after trying it i saw that it isn't an upgrade of my current gear as much as i thought. i asked the second bidder if he wanted to buy it (clearly, at his price and not at mine) but he answered me that it looks suspicious in his eyes.
afaik there isn't anything against it since i own the item and can dispose of it as i want, since the only suspicious thing may be to return it to the first seller but obviously i may be wrong. do someone know something more on this matter?

I do not remember I have said something similar.....
I mostly play as holy mage / melee.

The first time I know this build (1 holy EDB + 4 others) work is from the Wind mage PF GF clear screen shot. However, by my test experience, it require close to the top gears with heavy forge to make it worthwhile.

maybe i remember the wrong person then. i can edit my previous post to not stain your name if you want (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

alright, many thanks.
now, another question: i bought an item to an auction but after trying it i saw that it isn't an upgrade of my current gear as much as i thought. i asked the second bidder if he wanted to buy it (clearly, at his price and not at mine) but he answered me that it looks suspicious in his eyes.
afaik there isn't anything against it since i own the item and can dispose of it as i want, since the only suspicious thing may be to return it to the first seller but obviously i may be wrong. do someone know something more on this matter?

You can resell it to other players, or auction it.
I also waste some credits on not so useful item rather often. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/heh.gif)

You can resell it to other players, or auction it.
I also waste some credits on not so useful item rather often. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/heh.gif)

Not as much as I do. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/cry.gif)

Not as much as I do. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/cry.gif)

you have holes in your hands (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

btw, there's someone here that fears you as soon as he knows you approach an auction (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

alright, many thanks.
now, another question: i bought an item to an auction but after trying it i saw that it isn't an upgrade of my current gear as much as i thought. i asked the second bidder if he wanted to buy it (clearly, at his price and not at mine) but he answered me that it looks suspicious in his eyes.
afaik there isn't anything against it since i own the item and can dispose of it as i want, since the only suspicious thing may be to return it to the first seller but obviously i may be wrong. do someone know something more on this matter?

It "looks supsicious"? How so? Have you tried and asked him what he meant exactly? If he's just got cold feet you can send it with CoD, if he's simply being an ass just hold onto the item for a bit and send it to an auction whenever you feel like.

BTW, what's the piece in question?

Not as much as I do. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/cry.gif)

(IMG:[i.imgur.com] http://i.imgur.com/qKDCJDe.gif)

though, when should we start panicking about the new patch? (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/heh.gif)

alright, many thanks.
now, another question: i bought an item to an auction but after trying it i saw that it isn't an upgrade of my current gear as much as i thought. i asked the second bidder if he wanted to buy it (clearly, at his price and not at mine) but he answered me that it looks suspicious in his eyes.
afaik there isn't anything against it since i own the item and can dispose of it as i want, since the only suspicious thing may be to return it to the first seller but obviously i may be wrong. do someone know something more on this matter?

I fought with him in auction yesterday.
I am loser (second bidder).
But, Item has arrived with CoD (my price) today.
Rather than the auction sponsor, it is from the winner.
I was surprised. And I think suspicious. Because I was the first time experience.

explain again.
1. win to an auction
2. trying it -> it isn't an upgrade of current gear
3. send it with CoD to second bidder

Do you that his actions are generally carried out?

Sorry for my poor english.

It "looks supsicious"? How so? Have you tried and asked him what he meant exactly? If he's just got cold feet you can send it with CoD, if he's simply being an ass just hold onto the item for a bit and send it to an auction whenever you feel like.

BTW, what's the piece in question?

Explained below by him (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Didn't write the name for privacy, but since he came out... (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

I fought with him in auction yesterday.
I am loser (second bidder).
But, Item has arrived with CoD (my price) today.
Rather than the auction sponsor, it is from the winner.
I was surprised. And I think suspicious. Because I was the first time experience.

explain again.
1. win to an auction
2. trying it -> it isn't an upgrade of current gear
3. send it with CoD to second bidder

Do you that his actions are generally carried out?

Yup. Maybe i should have explained a bit more when i sent cod, my bad (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/heh.gif)

This post has been edited by Scremaz: Feb 8 2015, 19:48

Explained below by him (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Didn't write the name for privacy, but since he came out... (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
Yup. Maybe i should have explained a bit more when i sent cod, my bad (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/heh.gif)

I see. Well, from now on when something happens I'll just assume it's always your fault! (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I see. Well, from now on when something happens I'll just assume it's always your fault! (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

you are flattering me. i'm not a dark mastermind, you know (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

alright, many thanks.
now, another question: i bought an item to an auction but after trying it i saw that it isn't an upgrade of my current gear as much as i thought. i asked the second bidder if he wanted to buy it (clearly, at his price and not at mine) but he answered me that it looks suspicious in his eyes.
afaik there isn't anything against it since i own the item and can dispose of it as i want, since the only suspicious thing may be to return it to the first seller but obviously i may be wrong. do someone know something more on this matter?

It's not cool if you just send it with COD. Auction bidder mentality is, "Spend a bit more than I can actually afford because if I don't win, the item will be gone." When the item is guaranteed to be had, it wont worth as high. If you're dumping equipment that you realized isn't much of an upgrade, communicate! Offering lower price than his last bid isn't necessary unless your communication skill isn't perfect.

Another possibility is that a person has colluded with the seller or auctioneer to pump the price of an item. Perhaps such actions are relatively common in the second bidder's experience.

What is the good turns/sec ratio with 80-90 ping?

What is the good turns/sec ratio with 80-90 ping?

4 (max)

Why max?