ric7202 119 Author Share Posted October 21 (edited) 4 hours ago, SLD said: There is a connection between EE/Superspawn and Orc Cave seeming bad for levelling. You get more enemies outside the cave with these mods but the enemies inside are still the same. For my SP test BFG Sera I tried levelling outside the cave and it did not seem faster at all. Rather slower... The amount of loot per time was also far worse outside. I would actually have preferred levelling elsewhere, it was just not efficient enough with the normal lack of mob density. Yes, I can see that because of how those toons differ in strike-pattern so to say. The BFG, and the SW on mount works pretty much the same, they shoot a superfast stream of projectiles towards 1 to 3 targets whereas the SW on foot shoots at up to a dozen or so and draws in more mobs towards himself that way. I often get swarmed by baddies and can just stand there in the middle and keep on shooting. I don't have the Challenge mod installed, but the extra added aggro-range should actually work in my favor as it would bring in even more mobs to the carnage I think I'll try it now. Edit 1: Well, the Challenge did indeed prove to be a greater challenge. 3 times in the short time I played I redlined because of the ranged mobs on Seraphin Island. They absolutely swarmed me. I had to chug nearly two pots, can you imagine:) It seems I need to upgrade my ranged defences. And possibly get more life-leech, I have only about 30 or so atm, not including the %LL from the armor (which is only 1% atm). Edited October 21 by ric7202 1 Link to comment
SLD 523 Share Posted October 21 45 minutes ago, ric7202 said: I don't have the Challenge mod installed, but the extra added aggro-range should actually work in my favor as it would bring in even more mobs to the carnage I think I'll try it now. I thought the same way when I originally played EE. 46 minutes ago, ric7202 said: Yes, I can see that because of how those toons differ in strike-pattern so to say. I said nothing about the "strike-pattern". Just that without EE and Superspawn Orcs are far apart. And therefore 4 champs close together quickly resettable is "good". With EE and Superspawn you get a lot more orcs when running around but no superspawned cave to even it out, so the balance of which is better shifts in favor of the outside farming. 1 Link to comment
gogoblender 3,338 Share Posted October 21 53 minutes ago, ric7202 said: the Challenge did indeed prove to be a greater challenge. 3 times in the short time I played I redlined because of the ranged mobs on Seraphin Island. They absolutely swarmed me. I had to chug nearly two pots, can you imagine:) It seems I need to upgrade my ranged defences. And possibly get more life-leech, I have only about 30 or so atm, not including the %LL from the armor (which is only 1% atm). I love these kinds of challenges with builds...thanks for being so upfront, and constantly on the *push*.. it keeps things exciting and lets us see how pieces of your build puzzle are being put together Yah leech is the lovely source to almost everything...but for ranged SW.. is it only that single unique that has it? I forget its name gogo Link to comment
ric7202 119 Author Share Posted October 21 5 minutes ago, SLD said: I thought the same way when I originally played EE. I said nothing about the "strike-pattern". Just that without EE and Superspawn Orcs are far apart. And therefore 4 champs close together quickly resettable is "good". With EE and Superspawn you get a lot more orcs when running around but no superspawned cave to even it out, so the balance of which is better shifts in favor of the outside farming. Ahh I thought you did the test with EE+Superspawn. Now it makes more sense. My bad 1 Link to comment
SLD 523 Share Posted October 21 10 minutes ago, ric7202 said: Ahh I thought you did the test with EE+Superspawn. Now it makes more sense. My bad Sry, I just reread my earlier post and it doesn't actually specify that that bfg sera testrun was on cm patch not EE. So it's actually my bad Link to comment
ric7202 119 Author Share Posted October 21 19 minutes ago, gogoblender said: I love these kinds of challenges with builds...thanks for being so upfront, and constantly on the *push*.. it keeps things exciting and lets us see how pieces of your build puzzle are being put together Yah leech is the lovely source to almost everything...but for ranged SW.. is it only that single unique that has it? I forget its name gogo I have not found all uniques in EE so I can't say for certain that this is the only one: https://www.sacredwiki.org/index.php/Sacred_2:Star_of_Astaroth Link to comment
gogoblender 3,338 Share Posted October 21 Ric I sent you your uploaded vids... your ranged is going up levels! gogo Link to comment
ric7202 119 Author Share Posted October 21 3 hours ago, gogoblender said: Ric I sent you your uploaded vids... your ranged is going up levels! gogo Yes, the biggest problem I have now is that I run out of mentor potions too fast. Another great reverse BBQ Link to comment
ric7202 119 Author Share Posted October 21 The Black Knight moves along in Ancaria. Here he clears out the orc cave. And here he has a little rendezvous with some demons 1 Link to comment
SLD 523 Share Posted October 21 4 hours ago, gogoblender said: ah leech is the lovely source to almost everything...but for ranged SW.. is it only that single unique that has it? I forget its name 4 hours ago, ric7202 said: I have not found all uniques in EE so I can't say for certain that this is the only one: https://www.sacredwiki.org/index.php/Sacred_2:Star_of_Astaroth I'm pretty sure that one should also be available: https://www.sacredwiki.org/index.php/Sacred_2:Khral's_Sceptre But you don't necessarily need it on a weapon. Ric uses the denderan set, the kanka set is also an option and tooth and nail works on every character class. Obviously all of these take quite some work so the Star of Astaroth would still be the easiest to get, as in EE that one is a quest reward for: https://www.sacredwiki.org/index.php/Sacred_2:The_Unholy_Crusade 1 Link to comment
gogoblender 3,338 Share Posted October 21 4 hours ago, SLD said: I'm pretty sure that one should also be available: https://www.sacredwiki.org/index.php/Sacred_2:Khral's_Sceptre Ah thats is... we must have it...the precious... 1 Link to comment
gogoblender 3,338 Share Posted October 21 5 hours ago, ric7202 said: The Black Knight moves along in Ancaria. Here he clears out the orc cave. And here he has a little rendezvous with some demons Looks like the *feel* of the build is still there from the new videos... golly I love this new method of getting videos up here, great new way to connect to community! Build still feel as exciting as for you? gogo Link to comment
ric7202 119 Author Share Posted October 21 Just now, gogoblender said: Looks like the *feel* of the build is still there from the new videos... golly I love this new method of getting videos up here, great new way to connect to community! Build still feel as exciting as for you? gogo Absolutely. Still going strong 1 Link to comment
gogoblender 3,338 Share Posted October 21 10 minutes ago, ric7202 said: Absolutely. Still going strong I feel like it too... thats youre seeing issues but seem confident on the road to resolution.. keeeeeeeep goin! for Ancariaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa gogo Link to comment
ric7202 119 Author Share Posted October 21 (edited) 1 hour ago, gogoblender said: I feel like it too... thats youre seeing issues but seem confident on the road to resolution.. keeeeeeeep goin! for Ancariaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa gogo Yeah, if I should change one thing with the build, it would be to take Spell Resistance earlier, I'm starting to feel those spells hit me. And maybe pump Armor a bit more. I have 5 levels left to 65 so I think I'll live if I'm careful. And one thing I really must stress... be very aware that he might start shoot at some hidden mob, and then you're locked in the animation for perhaps a couple of seconds, which can be very fatal if you're not paying attention, especially when running the Superspawn and Challenge mods together. Other than that, it's a walk in the park. A very bloody and gory walk, but still... *grin* And I must say... my gear and weapon is nowhere near optimized yet. I still have some lvl 15 armor with simple +3LL runes in the only slot. Edited October 21 by ric7202 1 Link to comment
ric7202 119 Author Share Posted October 21 (edited) Just gonna test putting up a video from my own Youtube-channel. Wohoo, it worked. Thx Gogo for showing me the ropes. Edited October 21 by ric7202 Link to comment
gogoblender 3,338 Share Posted October 21 2 minutes ago, ric7202 said: Just gonna test putting up a video from my own Youtube-channel. It works! youre in!! Bravo!! gogo Link to comment
ric7202 119 Author Share Posted October 21 Just now, gogoblender said: It works! youre in!! Bravo!! gogo Yeah... now I can put stuff up without going through you. But are we still gonna put them up on the Darkmatters wiki videopage? 1 Link to comment
gogoblender 3,338 Share Posted October 21 15 minutes ago, ric7202 said: Yeah... now I can put stuff up without going through you. But are we still gonna put them up on the Darkmatters wiki videopage? google doesn't really like copies, you have two choices, you can put together your own collection or keep with the uploads to DarkMatters SacredWiki collection ... im good with either and also proud that you got your own channel too! I was putting your videos in a playlist in SacredWiki DarkMatters ... if youre going to be as prolific with your videos as your marvelous energy, Id arrange them in a play list with a good header and links in your details as to where your build is coming form (this topic) and this way people can follow you back here, ask questions and even start to post their own ideas We are all connected gogo Link to comment
ric7202 119 Author Share Posted October 21 2 minutes ago, gogoblender said: google doesn't really like copies, you have two choices, you can put together your own collection or keep with the uploads to DarkMatters SacredWiki collection ... im good with either and also proud that you got your own channel too! I was putting your videos in a playlist in SacredWiki DarkMatters ... if youre going to be as prolific with your videos as your marvelous energy, Id arrange them in a play list with a good header and links in your details as to where your build is coming form (this topic) and this way people can follow you back here, ask questions and even start to post their own ideas We are all connected gogo That's a good idea, make that list. Let's leave the videos already there,there. It should be enough to get people interested and to come here instead to follow the continued journey. Future videos I can put up here myself now that I've figured the Youtube thing out. These are fun times 1 Link to comment
gogoblender 3,338 Share Posted October 21 4 minutes ago, ric7202 said: That's a good idea, make that list. Let's leave the videos already there,there. It should be enough to get people interested and to come here instead to follow the continued journey. Future videos I can put up here myself now that I've figured the Youtube thing out. These are fun times Yes!!! I was hoping youd want to go into your own Channel! You have plenty of content and your *mindset* is very open to staying on the path of excitement! Looking forward to your new outings out of the nest! Please remember to come back home to us now and then okay? :heart: gogo 1 Link to comment
ric7202 119 Author Share Posted October 21 2 minutes ago, gogoblender said: Yes!!! I was hoping youd want to go into your own Channel! You have plenty of content and your *mindset* is very open to staying on the path of excitement! Looking forward to your new outings out of the nest! Please remember to come back home to us now and then okay? gogo Ohh I will... the journey to Niob is long and much can happen along the way. I'm also excited because this character is the first I really feel like pushing all the way. 1 Link to comment
ric7202 119 Author Share Posted October 22 It's SlimeTime Let's see what the Swamp has in store for us. Ohh a Creature at Skull Rock? Sure... why not? 1 Link to comment
gogoblender 3,338 Share Posted October 22 10 hours ago, ric7202 said: It's SlimeTime Let's see what the Swamp has in store for us. Ohh a Creature at Skull Rock? Sure... why not? Love it! If that damage can keep scaling and yer left non bbq were talking action! Just a few questions? Do you find it easier to kill on foot than on mount? why always on foot... Is it because the animations are lovelier? Dang...I get that Also is this video with super spawn? If you didnt have the super spawn how much less than what we previously saw would show? Are you able to *round* up or *grab* a bunch of nasties with you and then melt 'em all at once? muhahahah. mass melt... multi bbq! And as always, thanks for putting your time into sharing with us gogo Link to comment
ric7202 119 Author Share Posted October 22 (edited) 4 hours ago, gogoblender said: Love it! If that damage can keep scaling and yer left non bbq were talking action! Just a few questions? Do you find it easier to kill on foot than on mount? why always on foot... Is it because the animations are lovelier? Dang...I get that Also is this video with super spawn? If you didnt have the super spawn how much less than what we previously saw would show? Are you able to *round* up or *grab* a bunch of nasties with you and then melt 'em all at once? muhahahah. mass melt... multi bbq! And as always, thanks for putting your time into sharing with us gogo The behaviour of the gun is different on foot or mounted. Mounted it behaves just like the seraphim BFG, short fast bursts that hits just a few enemies, I've never seen more than 3 go down per burst with that. It's quick but requires more aiming or choosing targets on your behalf. Not a bad choice, but different. On foot you get that lovely dance animation and he shoots at many more targets, provided they go down quickly. Which they do if you got the right equipment. And that's what makes this stand out from the other shooters a bit. Edit 1: Ohh I just remembered... the speed mod for Killing Spree does not work while on the mount. It has fixed speed. While Killing Spree is active and the speed kicks in, you'll run around like the veritable Seraphim on speed. Yes, it's Superspawn and Challenge mode. At that particulate place I don't know if it's a big difference. Maybe 1 smaller Demon instead of three, and perhaps a few less ordinary mobs. Yeah, I often do that, run past a few baddies who follow me and when I have like 10 or more I melt them down. But because this CA actually stops the animation when there are no more mobs in sight, it goes just as fast to just hit them directly when you see them. Of course, the CA regen time always applies, but with regen-per-hit and Focus and Concentration you'll soon get the regen times low enough. Frenzied starts out with a quite long regen, so don't expect to spam it in the early levels. Rounding up a bunch of mobs is therefore a good idea even at the start. One thing with this version of Sacred 2 is that it's much harder to get stuff with regen-per-hit. Before you could easily buy rings and so if you had a shopper, but now.. no such luck. I had to use those Set-rings for the Dryad (Ring of Heartscales). At low lvl they only give 0.1 sec per hit, but when you hit 5-10 enemies per burst, it works well enough. Edited October 22 by ric7202 Link to comment
