Diablo 2 - NPF Campaign - Page 6

Vauron · 03-23-2010, 03:59 PM

GMT -5, weekends are free, weekdays are irregular.

waddle2120 · 03-23-2010, 04:10 PM

GMT -6 here; also I was reading the 1.13 patch notes...

Immolation Arrow got a bump so if we have no fire I guess I could try the fire tree.

Respec is nice so I can always change if it sucks.

Amake · 03-23-2010, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InsaneGenius

EDIT: I see poison is taken, that takes care of that at least.
Oh, and as far as I know the spirits of the druid don't stack, they work like an Aura I think, They don't stack either.

Yeah, if we're lucky just the most powerful vine is applied. But I imagine you'll rather want to flip a coin for Heart of Wolverine and Oak Sage and focus on one each.

Meanwhile, I guess IG and IQ are the Necro bros. You be bone, I be poison, I'll take care of Lower Resist and you can sink every last damn point in those sweet synergies.

...Right?

Menarker · 03-23-2010, 04:47 PM

-8 for time zone.

As for the spirits, only the Health one would benefit me. As a caster and non-melee type, Heart of Wolverine and Thorn Spirits are useless to me. With the were-bear druid, I can see him using Heart of Wolverine to push his damage and attack rating higher.

Weekdays at the moment are free in the early afternoon (Work later afternoon up to late evenings)
Weekends tend to work starting mornings until mid afternoon.

Also, would it be a problem if we allowed everyone to start early and work their way up to around 6th level by themselves? Not a difficult task and saves a bit of time doing somewhat boring missions. :3 But I think we're trying to avoid getting one or two players overpowered to the point that they don't fit with the party. (Since exp gain by everyone is reduced the bigger the difference between levels is apparently.)

Also the Immobilization Arrow sounds good because cold is mainly used for chilling and otherwise as another source of elemental damage. At later levels, my druid casts Hurricane which is basically a large constant AOE chilling spell with a fairly constant stream of damage. Fire is otherwise pretty balanced/powerful.

Amake · 03-23-2010, 05:23 PM

Let me expound on the experience formula.

With 8 players, each monster gives around 450% of its basic experience. When it's killed by someone in a party another 35% is added (and another 50% if he or she has an exp shrine effect), and then the sum is divided between all party members within two screens of the kill. It's then subject to various penalties based on the total levels of the party divided by the number of players, the difference in level between you and the monster, and additional penalties if you're above level 75.

If memory serves. The main part to be concerned about is that a vast level difference in a party makes the lesser characters get vastly less experience. It's a problem if you want to leech your way to the endgame by partying with some big boys, but not if someone pulls ahead by a level or two in an ongoing party.

(Also it's pretty funny, the least exp you can ever get for a kill is 5% and once you're past lvl 90 the most you can get is 6 or 7%.)

Menarker · 03-23-2010, 05:28 PM

Ah, ok.

Also...

NEW PATCH IS IN GAME!

*Has updated my Bnet and all. Playing a muling character while waiting for more news from the other players.* ^^

Amake · 03-23-2010, 05:34 PM

Err, I'll see you in eight. I hope we'll have a chat channel or a theme for game names or something on US West by then?

The Wandering God · 03-23-2010, 05:45 PM

And the patch is live!

Yeah, I'll focus on Heart of Wolverine.

My account name is: thewanderinggod
My character name will be: Bjarki (A warrior that was said to be able to transform into a bear.)

Anyway, I'll be on for a while so if anyone wants to join up, I'm game.

Menarker · 03-23-2010, 05:47 PM

Well, I found a somewhat powerful wand for a necro while playing on the mule character. It says it's "Crude Wand" but it has some +1 skills which is always nice to start with.

Creating a game:

Name: NuklearPower1

Password: BlackMage

if you're having problems, whisper me.

/whisper Sharl

BTW, it's USA West Server.

The Wandering God · 03-23-2010, 05:58 PM

So is this server US West then or what?

Okay, good times were had.

So me, Vauron, Menarker (Sharl) almost made it to the cube and level 18 before a server freeze screwed us over.

But we will be more than willing to help those who want to get through the first act.

Edit: Thanks for the reminder.

03-23-2010, 03:59 PM	#51
Vauron Herald Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 148	GMT -5, weekends are free, weekdays are irregular. __________________ Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'Press On' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race. Calvin Coolidge

03-23-2010, 04:47 PM	#54
Menarker OMG! WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW? Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,802	-8 for time zone. As for the spirits, only the Health one would benefit me. As a caster and non-melee type, Heart of Wolverine and Thorn Spirits are useless to me. With the were-bear druid, I can see him using Heart of Wolverine to push his damage and attack rating higher. Weekdays at the moment are free in the early afternoon (Work later afternoon up to late evenings) Weekends tend to work starting mornings until mid afternoon. Also, would it be a problem if we allowed everyone to start early and work their way up to around 6th level by themselves? Not a difficult task and saves a bit of time doing somewhat boring missions. :3 But I think we're trying to avoid getting one or two players overpowered to the point that they don't fit with the party. (Since exp gain by everyone is reduced the bigger the difference between levels is apparently.) Also the Immobilization Arrow sounds good because cold is mainly used for chilling and otherwise as another source of elemental damage. At later levels, my druid casts Hurricane which is basically a large constant AOE chilling spell with a fairly constant stream of damage. Fire is otherwise pretty balanced/powerful. __________________ THE BIO OF RENNY TRESSERHORN THE BIOs OF POKEMON UMBRAL! Last edited by Menarker; 03-23-2010 at 05:17 PM.

03-23-2010, 05:23 PM	#55
Amake Keeper of the new Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: A place without judgment Posts: 4,506	Let me expound on the experience formula. With 8 players, each monster gives around 450% of its basic experience. When it's killed by someone in a party another 35% is added (and another 50% if he or she has an exp shrine effect), and then the sum is divided between all party members within two screens of the kill. It's then subject to various penalties based on the total levels of the party divided by the number of players, the difference in level between you and the monster, and additional penalties if you're above level 75. If memory serves. The main part to be concerned about is that a vast level difference in a party makes the lesser characters get vastly less experience. It's a problem if you want to leech your way to the endgame by partying with some big boys, but not if someone pulls ahead by a level or two in an ongoing party. (Also it's pretty funny, the least exp you can ever get for a kill is 5% and once you're past lvl 90 the most you can get is 6 or 7%.) __________________ Hope insistent, trust implicit, love inherent, life immersed Last edited by Amake; 03-23-2010 at 05:32 PM.

03-23-2010, 05:28 PM	#56
Menarker OMG! WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW? Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,802	Ah, ok. Also... NEW PATCH IS IN GAME! Has updated my Bnet and all. Playing a muling character while waiting for more news from the other players. ^^ __________________ THE BIO OF RENNY TRESSERHORN THE BIOs OF POKEMON UMBRAL! Last edited by Menarker; 03-23-2010 at 05:32 PM.

03-23-2010, 05:34 PM	#57
Amake Keeper of the new Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: A place without judgment Posts: 4,506	Err, I'll see you in eight. I hope we'll have a chat channel or a theme for game names or something on US West by then? __________________ Hope insistent, trust implicit, love inherent, life immersed

03-23-2010, 04:10 PM	#52
waddle2120 Troopa Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 50	GMT -6 here; also I was reading the 1.13 patch notes... Immolation Arrow got a bump so if we have no fire I guess I could try the fire tree. Respec is nice so I can always change if it sucks.

03-23-2010, 05:45 PM	#58
The Wandering God THE SUPREME COURT DID WHAT? Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arkansas (for now) Posts: 1,477	And the patch is live! Yeah, I'll focus on Heart of Wolverine. My account name is: thewanderinggod My character name will be: Bjarki (A warrior that was said to be able to transform into a bear.) Anyway, I'll be on for a while so if anyone wants to join up, I'm game.

03-23-2010, 05:47 PM	#59
Menarker OMG! WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW? Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,802	Well, I found a somewhat powerful wand for a necro while playing on the mule character. It says it's "Crude Wand" but it has some +1 skills which is always nice to start with. Creating a game: Name: NuklearPower1 Password: BlackMage if you're having problems, whisper me. /whisper Sharl BTW, it's USA West Server. __________________ THE BIO OF RENNY TRESSERHORN THE BIOs OF POKEMON UMBRAL! Last edited by Menarker; 03-23-2010 at 06:06 PM.

03-23-2010, 05:58 PM	#60
The Wandering God THE SUPREME COURT DID WHAT? Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arkansas (for now) Posts: 1,477	So is this server US West then or what? Okay, good times were had. So me, Vauron, Menarker (Sharl) almost made it to the cube and level 18 before a server freeze screwed us over. But we will be more than willing to help those who want to get through the first act. Edit: Thanks for the reminder. Last edited by The Wandering God; 03-23-2010 at 10:08 PM.