WaterAstro
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Wow, I dunno what changed since beta, but I'm liking Kunoichi. So agile while attacking, I barely get hit.
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Black Desert Online |OT| Come on in, the sand's fine [Mediah Update]
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HundredEyeMonk
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So I put some time into the game last night. I am lvl 13 now, did a few quests at Western Gate I think its called.
There is... a lot. Overwhelmingly a lot. I did some Conversation stuff, and randomly clicked portraits and expended what looked like a limited pool of energy that refills like 1 every few minutes kinda like a mobile game. Did it enough to unlock a quest from some girl.
No idea what node management does. So I ignored that.
The combat is really fun. I love stringing together combos.
The game looks great as well.
There is... a lot. Overwhelmingly a lot. I did some Conversation stuff, and randomly clicked portraits and expended what looked like a limited pool of energy that refills like 1 every few minutes kinda like a mobile game. Did it enough to unlock a quest from some girl.
No idea what node management does. So I ignored that.
The combat is really fun. I love stringing together combos.
The game looks great as well.
WaterAstro
Member
I'm not sure why this never clicked with me. Tamer and Sorceress should be the same as how I'm playing Kunoichi. You're attacking left and right to dodge enemies... how come I never realized it til now?
TheCongressman1
Member
Graphics look kinda rough for me. I have all the effects bumped up as high a it'll go, but it still doesn't look that great. Got a 1060.
Anyone using reshade, or something similar?
Edit: it's mainly that the AA is pretty weak. I tried bumping it up in nvidia control panel, but it didn't change anything.
Anyone using reshade, or something similar?
Edit: it's mainly that the AA is pretty weak. I tried bumping it up in nvidia control panel, but it didn't change anything.
Bigrx1
Banned
really? compared to AAA single player titles perhaps but compared to mmo's this blows most all of them away graphically. I still didn't care for the game but the graphics were impressive.
Mithos
Member
Uncheck High-End Mode, then you see how many many people play this game, then you turn on High-End mode again, and enjoy the improvements.
Aspirations26
Member
Ok cool good to hear. Going to start leveling a Kunoichi and try her out.
if it didn't have the WORST pop-in in the fucking world, I would totally agree with you
TheCongressman1
Member
You misunderstand. I'm speaking relatively. I've seen a good bit of screens that have much nicer effects than I'm getting, but yeah, it looks great for an MMO regardless. I just wondered if anyone else is using tools to improve it.
Also, there's the camera mode, why are all those bells and whistles tied only to that mode?
Do you have an in-game filter on? Not sure that'll help your issue, but it might be worth checking out.
WaterAstro
Member
Goddamn these Swamp Naga Commanders. I killed like thousands of you and you won't give me the stupid knowledge thing.
I'm not a fan of filling up numbers, but for this, I wish there was something that I could measure.
I'm not a fan of filling up numbers, but for this, I wish there was something that I could measure.
Eolz
Member
So, the game is on sale right now, and I really liked the beta.
That said, I'm not someone with a lot of time, prefer to play solo as much as I can, and heard that the game became more P2W over time...
Would you recommend it to me? I know it's an OT so people might obviously do it, but I'm interested to hear other sides.
That said, I'm not someone with a lot of time, prefer to play solo as much as I can, and heard that the game became more P2W over time...
Would you recommend it to me? I know it's an OT so people might obviously do it, but I'm interested to hear other sides.
The game is a lot of fun if you play solo and don't worry about your gear score and whatnot. I'd say it's a great way to wind down at the end of the day, you make your own tasks and do whatever you want.
Pay to win kind of comes in to play in the end game, but doesn't matter if you don't want to be in the top 1%. Even with P2W, you'd have to play 3-5 hrs a day to get enough money and experience consistently to be top tier, and it just isn't worth it if you have other responsibilities.
Basically if you aren't too OCD about it and enjoy crafting your own experiences over playing competitively, you will have a good time.
Pay to win kind of comes in to play in the end game, but doesn't matter if you don't want to be in the top 1%. Even with P2W, you'd have to play 3-5 hrs a day to get enough money and experience consistently to be top tier, and it just isn't worth it if you have other responsibilities.
Basically if you aren't too OCD about it and enjoy crafting your own experiences over playing competitively, you will have a good time.
What are you looking to get out of the game? It'll be easier to give you an honest opinion if I know what you are trying to do within the game.
Get on the updated boss timer discord if you are interested in doing them, other than that probably not. If you are high enough for Valencia or just want to check it out, go for it.
EDIT: Oh they put in a combat quest that gives you 30% of your level at level 55. Worth doing if you are 55+. Pretty sure it starts with this guy http://bddatabase.net/us/npc/44313/1/
Eolz
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Thanks for the info, especially about the P2W! Not worried if it's just for the endgame then...
I just really liked the combat system, the graphics obviously, and how it fit together (unlike Vindictus that got boring quicker than I expected for example, even if I like coming back to it).
Mostly PVE, exploration, and having a good time. Not helping I know, but it's really just playing from time to time when I want to play something else, not going for the best ever build or pvp
Mostly PVE, exploration, and having a good time. Not helping I know, but it's really just playing from time to time when I want to play something else, not going for the best ever build or pvp
Nah that works. PvP is probably out of your reach anyway if you don't have much time to invest into the game. There are P2W aspects to the game, though everybody's definition of P2W is different. The biggest offender right now is the costume coupon which you can only get with real money. If you aren't looking to PvP at the top then it probably doesn't matter. There are others too, but those either are getting money or saving money.
You basically have to enjoy character progression being numbers (and a lot of the time hidden numbers). The game does a really piss poor job on visual progression/visual gear progression. The costume system could use some work (you can't mix and match pieces and keep set bonuses, changing costumes takes too long).
Try and grab a seven day guest pass and see if you enjoy it.
Are there any extra 7-day passes floating around? I'd love to give this a real try to see if it's something my wife and I would enjoy playing together. After WoW on and off for 10 years, it's time to try something new. The trading, gathering and crafting, and of course housing sounds pretty interesting. ..And combat without 25 buttons to push.
Eolz
Member
If it's better than the beta, I'm good for it. I really enjoyed it over a few days, despite some issues here and there (some weird UI sometimes, and some optimization issues at the time).
Thanks for the tips!
If it's better than the beta, I'm good for it. I really enjoyed it over a few days, despite some issues here and there (some weird UI sometimes, and some optimization issues at the time).
Thanks for the tips!
Np, you can PM me here or in game if you want any tips/help/or whatever else.
WaterAstro
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I was wondering, have they ever given out free pearls like in an event or something?
Jiggaloboy
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Actual pearls, no. Pearl shop items like Brand Stones, Value Packs, and pets have been available through attendance rewards and the currently running board game.
WaterAstro
Member
Oh man I would love a pet... how about appearance change?
Jiggaloboy
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If you have the Value Pack running you can change your appearance freely as much as you want, so in a way, yeah.
WaterAstro
Member
Where is the Value Pack available in the current board?
The GM box?
The GM box?
Jiggaloboy
Member
You can pull it out of the random item square, can't remember if it is the 1d or 7d version.
WaterAstro
Member
Sounds like I have to get really really lucky lol.
I still have a guest pass that I can send. Let me know if you still need it.
Believe it is the 1 day version. I got it a few days ago.
sackboy2197
Member
Are the packages worth it or should I just get the cheap one for 10? I plan to play very very casually, mostly PvE and exploring the world. The only thing that sound interesting is the horse-whistle-thingy.
You can buy a 30 day value pack off the market for ~10 million. You have to get a little lucky to grab one, but it is possible.
If you are playing very casually no, they probably aren't worth it. Getting your own horse is pretty easy and there are tons of guides on it. Honestly I haven't even been tempted to buy the horse whistle. Out of all the convenience items, that seems to be the weakest/easiest to ignore. You can still whistle your horse to you without one, the whistle just increases the range.
sackboy2197
Member
Well, that's exactly what I wanted to hear
Thanks!Also, is the European side of things active? Or should I just go to the US servers?
Well, that's exactly what I wanted to hear
Also, is the European side of things active? Or should I just go to the US servers?
Ping can be a big issue so I'd say probably stick to EU, though I don't believe there is an active GAF EU community. Can't remember which is the most popular EU server, but this is a game where you almost don't want to run into people after a certain level. You don't want people contesting your grind spot.
WaterAstro
Member
Yeah I'm only interested in it to change the look of my kuno, since it's kinda defaulty now.
How long does it take to get a high tier horse? I've looked up this question but everyone is just talking about how to get horses.
Painfully long depending on how RNG blesses you. Once you hit T5 (maybe even lower), you want the holy trinity of horse skills more than you want a higher tier horse. Sure a T8 with the trinity is amazing, but a T5 with it is better than a higher tier without it.
PvE solo? Pretty much anything. Ranger seems to be the go to safe class, though until you get your weapon slotted right it is very mana hungry. Sorc is another good class, not the best PvE clear until awakening but not a bad clear either with plenty of i-frames to abuse. Witch/Wizard is good if you like nuking things.
Honestly play whatever appeals the most to you, any class can make it work. Some may have to work a little harder than others, but the game really isn't balanced around 1v1.
WaterAstro
Member
Kuno is really fun because avoiding damage is rewarding on its own. It definitely feels like Kuno/Ninja is super mobile as long as they have the stamina, being able to dodge and attack feels so good.
I'm pretty sure sorc and tamer can do it too, but I never felt like they could move as far as kuno when using shadow slash.
I heard Ranger is super OP with awakening, like the best PVP class or something after a buff.
I'm pretty sure sorc and tamer can do it too, but I never felt like they could move as far as kuno when using shadow slash.
I heard Ranger is super OP with awakening, like the best PVP class or something after a buff.
I know people use controllers in the game but I don't, so I can't help you set it up.
Thanks. The character creation is really overwhelming.
I might play the Maehwa or whatever the sword and bow class is
WaterAstro
Member
You should also check out the Awakenings before you decide. The Awakening weapons really change up the class.
sackboy2197
Member
Would it be an issue even if I wanted to stick with PvE? I'd imagine ping having a noticeable impact on PvP, but in PvE it's usually manageable.
I mean, I'll probably just try it out if possible.
WaterAstro
Member
Ugh, I didn't realize Kunoichi's awakening isn't out yet...
I got a 1 day Value Pass from the boardgame. Woot. I can change styles now.
I got a 1 day Value Pass from the boardgame. Woot. I can change styles now.
According to leet Korean players, kuno and valk awakenings are the worst. I feel great having both kuno and valk!
Via Purifico
Banned
Build up enough failstacks you feel confident in enchanting. It costs much more getting a DUO or TRI of Witch and MOS.
After losing several mos/witch and other accessories trying to enhance them from pri to duo, I've decided to just stick with what I have currently have which is mix of pri/duo accessories and not take my chances.
It took me between 35-44 fail stacks to go from duo to tri with armors/weapons for me. Weapons took higher fs than armors.
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