Wizards! Do you regret it?

[Zuranthium]

Originally Posted by Doors [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Yeah click targeting a stranger and giving them a buff out of generosity is really painstaking. My fingers cramp up sometimes as I agonize over clicking a spell gem.

It costs mana. You obviously don't understand the concept of time=money, which in this case is mana=exp.

And since you have failed to understand everything else I said, as always, I will say it again in summation:

* I find it rude when people ask for buffs without first offering something to compensate for it.

* I dislike buffing people I am not grouped with or fond of because it negatively shifts the dynamic of the game (or at least how I see the game).

[Bodeanicus]

Originally Posted by Zuranthium [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

It costs mana. You obviously don't understand the concept of time=money, which in this case is mana=exp.

And since you have failed to understand everything else I said, as always, I will say it again in summation:

* I find it rude when people ask for buffs without first offering something to compensate for it.

* I dislike buffing people I am not grouped with or fond of because it negatively shifts the dynamic of the game (or at least how I see the game).

It's all about me, people. Ayn Rand was right about you parasites. What are you, pinko commie faggots who watch MSNBC, or something.

[Zuranthium]

Originally Posted by Raavak [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Dmg/mana efficiency of DD's is better on higher level nukes.

While the nukes themselves are "more efficient", the Wizard themself in relation to the actual game is far less efficient as they get to the higher levels. MOBs have MUCH higher resists and HP in relation to the nukes, when compared to the lower levels, and thus they become a lot less effective. Especially in comparison to the damage melee classes will do.

Originally Posted by Bodeanicus [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

It's all about me, people. Ayn Rand was right about you parasites. What are you, pinko commie faggots who watch MSNBC, or something.

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Do you even understand that a "commie" supports a more equalized distribution of resources across society? Thus, it's not about them (that would be capitalism) but rather what's best for everyone as a whole? Of course, such a form of a governance has been better in theory than practice. Many of the other European countries, and Canada, have the right idea though.

Anyway, I'm all about helping people. But sometimes a person just wants to focus on work and reap the benefits. I'm soooooo sure you give money to every single person that comes up to you on the street, right? [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Not to mention my argument of how it negatively impacts the game if you were to just always hand out free buffs to everyone and thus make grouping less relevant.

[Raavak]

Originally Posted by Zuranthium [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

While the nukes themselves are "more efficient", the Wizard themself in relation to the actual game is far less efficient as they get to the higher levels. MOBs have MUCH higher resists and HP in relation to the nukes, when compared to the lower levels, and thus they become a lot less effective. Especially in comparison to the damage melee classes will do.

True, though its a "feel" kind of thing. Like at 51 in Seb/Chardok the new draught gets resisted, at 55+ not so much. A smart wizard will do what he has to do to make it work.

But even then you are low on the table when it comes to continuous dps.

I like my wizard, a class I didn't play on Live, but I never expected that I'd basically be forced to quad my way through Kunark, getting in the occasional AE group when I can.

[Atmas]

This horse has been beaten into a fine mist.

Wizards are not the best sustained dps for groups. They do have other advantages such as burning mobs and evacing.

Wizards are decent to good at soloing and are good for raids. When I played on live I can not recall a point where serious raiding guilds didn't have recruitment of Wizards as high. Obviously you can never have too many Clerics and some Warriors are essential but many of the other classes have diminishing value when stacked.

[Estu]

Originally Posted by Atmas [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

This horse has been beaten into a fine mist.

I enjoyed this a lot.

[Tiggles]

Originally Posted by Estu [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I enjoyed this a lot.

Estu lvl 50 yet?


+1

[Decad]

Originally Posted by Raavak [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

True, though its a "feel" kind of thing. Like at 51 in Seb/Chardok the new draught gets resisted, at 55+ not so much. A smart wizard will do what he has to do to make it work.

But even then you are low on the table when it comes to continuous dps.

I like my wizard, a class I didn't play on Live, but I never expected that I'd basically be forced to quad my way through Kunark, getting in the occasional AE group when I can.

Bro, we are forced to solo anything or make groups ourselves if we want one pre Luclin.

Wizards are an absolute social outcast pre luclin from level 1-59. Although AA came into play in Luclin and it doesnt really affect level 1-59 but the general public perception towards wizards changed.

At level 60 the game changes for wizards because by then a smart wizard would have associated himself/herself with a raid guild and will be welcomed to tag along guild groups in dungeons and finally have a shot at getting the stuff that is selling in EC without forking out cold hard cash.