Posted:
Fri Apr 23, 2004 2:31 amby Joram Lionheart
Drocket wrote:Joram Lionheart wrote:Any word on "area" attacks (i.e. multiple targets damage) for archers (and possible melee fighters as well)?
Nope.
Nope no can do or nope bad idea?
Posted:
Fri Apr 23, 2004 7:01 amby Walker
Drocket wrote:Walker wrote:IRL, the arrow could be shot from 5 inch / 15 cm distance..
I'd like to see you try that with a dragon chewing on you, though
I think probably the biggest problem with archery is the length of time before the first attack. Unfortunately, that's not something that I can change (its hard-coded into POL.) The 'attacking while hidden' thing is pretty much the same thing: when you try to attack, POL automatically unhides you, so that by the time you attack, you're not hidden anymore.
Thank you for answering..
Well then it's ok - np - next question. :\ That kind of makes the pure Ranger build very hard to go with.. Well, I'm still aiming for it so, I believe I'm in a way of much hassle and difficulties..
I take it that the close range shot can't be done 'cause it's also hardcoded..
- Tharan Walker
Posted:
Fri Apr 23, 2004 12:44 pmby Eldric
As you say archery is a hard skill to solo with, but it is an outstanding group support skill, good damage, decent rate of fire (after the first shot), and it has a higher chance to hit than melee attaks do.
You don't really need a large group to get good use from archery, 2 archers hunting togeather can stand a few squares apart and target the mob on the other guy.
Archery is also useful when dealing with spellcasters as they don't close to melee untill thier mana is fairly depleted.
Your skill set is what?
Primes: Magery, Archery, Tactics
Seconds: Swords, Lore, Resist?
Posted:
Fri Apr 23, 2004 2:16 pmby Walker
Eldric wrote:May I humbly query your skill set sire?
I presume the following:
Primes: Magery, Archery, Tactics
Seconds: Swords, Lore, Resist?
Yes you may.. :\
Your presumption was correct. Main Idea was to buff a lot to get way over the 130.. jewelry will come handy some time.. Perhaps reaching something like ~150 with buffs.. dex cap was 82, jewels 20(?) and buffs ~50.
It was meant to be a party char anyways..