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Very cool. A lot of function there as well. This release got its page too, although the previous release pages seem to still be getting ported over.
That definitely happened on SBI as well. I think it might also have been bugged; I had the harpoon but it was removed upon exit, so I couldn't do anything to the bastard.
xenoflux2113
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All I can think of right now is that scene in Avengers with Iron Man destroying the Chitauri worm. It might be because I watched it last week. That's probably the reason.
Nope, that's 100% it. Thank you. Would have bugged me all day.
xenoflux2113
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Of course. So are we going to have/plan a GAF take down the wurm event soon?
shysaursoft
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sackboy2197
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Even though we failed the Marionette and the dude got stuck, I had a lot fun with the events, it's so cool to see all those people working together.
Also, does anyone know if the cypher you get is the same whichever items you combine?
Also, does anyone know if the cypher you get is the same whichever items you combine?
That it will, you should (I think?) be upscaled to 80 for both of these new events, so technically you could jump in and try them at level 1... might be a little overwhelming though
I gotta patch when I get home and will probably nap while doing so cause I am exhausted, but I will be online afterward probably for quite a while.
Mr_Antimatter
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Any details up yet about the fights mechanics? still a few hours left at work, interested to see how it actually plays.
Yeah I can give you the run down:
Marionette -
5 lanes, players need to split up fairly evenly, initially every lane has mobs in it that are gunning for the portals at the end of the lane. You hold them off via killing them, barricades that you can build and repair with a hammer, arrow carts, etc. After 30 sec lane 5 is let into the gate where the group is split onto 5 different platforms. There's 5 different bosses total with unique mechanics, but each platform is fighting the same one. Attempt one will always be the same first boss. So once all 5 platforms down him you have to destroy the regulator and then 1 chain is servered out of 5. Then you go back out into your lane and defend. If any of the watchwork mobs get through it increases the Aethercannon level. Aethercannon level = 100% = full wipe for anyone in the area and failure of the fight. So the 2nd group that goes in fights a different boss. If that group fails the cannon level increases by a lot and then the 3rd group will get to fight that boss. The idea is that for each chain severed = new boss type. Failing the event still nets you a chest with nice rewards.
Amber Wurm -
There's 3 simultaneous escorts that once completed spawn 3 different wurms in a different spot so the zerg splits into three. Each wurm is color coated and has a different mechanic. I personally have only seen the amber wurm but here's how it works. There's the giant wurm kinda as the focal point who has his own attacks, then you have these aboms who when killed put this debuff on people but the key is you want as many people to get the debuff, then go stand on this red arrow where you become food for the wurm. The wurm must eat 20 people with the debuff and then you go inside his stomach, get harpoons, kill his throat inside, get spit out, and then use the harpoons on him to get his stacks off in order to damage him. Meanwhile there's larvae eggs all aroudn that you have to kill quickly otherwise wurms pop and it's just nasty.
So according to Reddit, there's a lot of changes not listed in the update notes.
and most interesting of all:
I'll be honest, I hate skipping mobs, stacking, and all the lame crap that people do to take the path of least resistance, not only because it rarely works if everyone isn't on the same page, but because you're often missing opportunities for loot (every time somebody passes Kholer up, I remember Kanik getting the axe precursor from his chest).
I am not sad to see what is pretty clearly an unintended feature / exploit sewn up. I hope in a future update, the gate across the bridge stays sealed until you've killed off Firetooth.
- Party chat is no longer cleared upon leaving a group.
- Mini-map now works as it did before Christmas.
- Renown Hearts now indicate the level of completion by filling in the heart icon appropriately.
- Mini-map now works as it did before Christmas.
- Renown Hearts now indicate the level of completion by filling in the heart icon appropriately.
and most interesting of all:
- The side cavern in CoF1 that people hide in during the Acolyte fight is now closed.
I'll be honest, I hate skipping mobs, stacking, and all the lame crap that people do to take the path of least resistance, not only because it rarely works if everyone isn't on the same page, but because you're often missing opportunities for loot (every time somebody passes Kholer up, I remember Kanik getting the axe precursor from his chest).
I am not sad to see what is pretty clearly an unintended feature / exploit sewn up. I hope in a future update, the gate across the bridge stays sealed until you've killed off Firetooth.
Yep. Same with stacking: I'm sure it works if you have the exact group composition and everyone is used to farming the damn thing non-stop. But every time I see a PUG demand we do it or the occasional GAFer picks up one of their bad habits, it never works. The game requires too much mobility for it to be effective in all situations, if I wanted to stand in one spot and mash buttons and trade blows, I'd reinstall World of Warcraft.
Same with running past enemies, jumping / stealthing / sneaking past stuff, etc. I play the game for fun, and the combat itself is fun, so why would I want to skip it? If I wanted to be constantly rewarded for boring, repetitive tasks that take no effort I'd go play a slot machine.
Kos Luftar
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Learned how to stack legendary aura but it looks like no one else can see it.
I actually noticed the renown thing today while doing the Heart near the Marionette, but for whatever reason it didn't click in my head as "new".
For some reason I see this and compare it to your real face and then want to punch you or something.
Learned how to stack legendary aura but it looks like no one else can see it.
Bug Fixes:
Fixed a bug that caused inventory bags to start in the collapsed state.
Fixed a bug in which the pirate in Crusader Xutts escort event would perpetually remain in the game, causing the escort to stall on all future attempts.
Fixed an issue that could cause the powder keg counter for the cobalt great jungle wurm encounter to decrement incorrectly.
Fixed a bug that was preventing players from being invited to PvP rosters.
Fixed a server crash.
Fixed a bug that caused inventory bags to start in the collapsed state.
Fixed a bug in which the pirate in Crusader Xutts escort event would perpetually remain in the game, causing the escort to stall on all future attempts.
Fixed an issue that could cause the powder keg counter for the cobalt great jungle wurm encounter to decrement incorrectly.
Fixed a bug that was preventing players from being invited to PvP rosters.
Fixed a server crash.
shysaursoft
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Wow, so close on Marionette. 4/5 chains, 4/5 resonators, like 10% left on the resonator, ran out of time. On an overflow no less.
I managed to defeat the Marionette on my overflow 2 hours ago
People are getting better at it. Tomorrow there will be more successes I guess
Here's an image from reddit that'll help everyone out
Also, if you start at lane 1, do the champs, you get a debuff of 5 minutes. You can go to lane 4 however and enter the portal. In fact, after you've done champs, you can always skip 2 lanes and re enter a portal in the third lane after the one you finished. In that way, your map can 'rally' more players to certain lanes.
People are getting better at it. Tomorrow there will be more successes I guess
Here's an image from reddit that'll help everyone out
Also, if you start at lane 1, do the champs, you get a debuff of 5 minutes. You can go to lane 4 however and enter the portal. In fact, after you've done champs, you can always skip 2 lanes and re enter a portal in the third lane after the one you finished. In that way, your map can 'rally' more players to certain lanes.
shysaursoft
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Hmm, seems the servers are all falling over. None of the Bloodtide overflows can even function anymore.
hockeypuck
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Then who stays behind to defend the lanes from mobs reaching the gates?
A part stays behind. Depends on how many are ready in the next lanes. No need to fully defend a recent finished lane if the upcoming ones are not strong enough.
Grats on the kill, and thanks a lot for the image! That definitely helps visualize it.I managed to defeat the Marionette on my overflow 2 hours ago
People are getting better at it. Tomorrow there will be more successes I guess
Here's an image from reddit that'll help everyone out
Also, if you start at lane 1, do the champs, you get a debuff of 5 minutes. You can go to lane 4 however and enter the portal. In fact, after you've done champs, you can always skip 2 lanes and re enter a portal in the third lane after the one you finished. In that way, your map can 'rally' more players to certain lanes.
I'd love to be on for SBI's first if it hasn't happened yet... tomorrow after work hours, hmm.
I made a small album on stuff that jumped out on me on the walls in "Scarlet's Secret Lair". Link here: http://imgur.com/a/QC8sZ#0. I didn't take any screen grabs from the console or the ceiling, so I'll leave that for others to discover themselves if they still want a surprise.
What jumped out at me the most was this image:
Also if someone can answer my questions on the second and fourth image in the album, I'd be grateful.
What jumped out at me the most was this image:
Also if someone can answer my questions on the second and fourth image in the album, I'd be grateful.
Kos Luftar
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The Asura in picture is Omadd, from the short story "what Scarlet saw?".
sackboy2197
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So, what do you need to do to get to the lair?
I'll spoiler tag it:
First you need to participate in the Marionette event in Lornar's Pass. It doesn't matter if it succeeds or fails. Then go to Lion's Arch, north of the docks, and trigger a short private instance and the location of the lair will be marked on your map.
To open the door...
... you will need to collect energy cells from the "do not touch!" thingies around the world.
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