Game Mechanics: Archery bonus Incorrectly Using Mainhand Primary

[nilbog]

Okay this is looking better.

Assuming a best in slot raid-geared ranger, can I get a list of what buffs they would have?

[feniin]

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

Okay this is looking better.

Assuming a best in slot raid-geared ranger, can I get a list of what buffs they would have?

For +ATK
Avatar
Call of the Predator
Strength of Nature
Visions of Grandeur
Bard epic proc

All Aura of Battle items
Swiftwind

[Awsten_Tx]

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

Okay this is looking better.

Assuming a best in slot raid-geared ranger, can I get a list of what buffs they would have?

Worn Items
Silver Mask of Slayer (+10)
Belt of Dwarf Slaying (+10)
Spirit Wracked Cords (+10)
Swift Spirit (+30)

Spell buffs
Frostreaver's Blessing (+10)
Strength of Nature (+25)
Call of the Predator (+40)
Avatar (+100)
Visions of Grandeur (+20)
Dance of the Blade (+30)
McVaxius' Rousing Rondo (+39)

[Rygar]

Here's an out of era trueshot log for comparison, he gives atk rating, buffs used, current stats/arrows. Confirmed Level 56 so shouldn't have archery AA. I believe 56+ could potentially have bonus crit damage AA, so maybe disregard the frequency (even tho only 3 crits).

https://web.archive.org/web/20030316...ex.php/t-14523

kamilka
The Following is proof that a ranger can do 15K dmg in about 2min using a good bow.
Stats needed for personal computations is as follows:
ATK = 1220
STR = 193
DEX = 165
Falcon Eye buff was cast
Disc Trueshot was used
Bow = Nightmare Bow 28 dmg 39 dly at lvl 56
Arrow = Tolan Bracer Summoned
Epic Ranger Haste from Swiftwind = 40 %

Forgot to put this in the calcs:

Also my skill is maxed for lvl at 224

Unsure what P99 archery caps at, so you may need to take that into consideration.

[Mon Nov 25 06:23:16 2002] Danzzig tells the group, 'Sambata Tribal Advisor inc get your butts up and kick em in the junk'
[Mon Nov 25 06:23:21 2002] Danzzig begins to cast a spell.
[Mon Nov 25 06:23:23 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor begins to cast a spell.
[Mon Nov 25 06:23:26 2002] Kamilka saved.
[Mon Nov 25 06:23:34 2002] Kamilka's bow crackles with natural energy.
[Mon Nov 25 06:23:38 2002] Your bow shot did double dmg.
[Mon Nov 25 06:23:38 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor was hit by non-melee for 148 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:23:38 2002] You hit Sambata Tribal Advisor for 148 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:23:41 2002] Your bow shot did double dmg.
[Mon Nov 25 06:23:41 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor was hit by non-melee for 348 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:23:41 2002] You hit Sambata Tribal Advisor for 348 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:23:42 2002] Aardwarden begins to cast a spell.
[Mon Nov 25 06:23:43 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor begins to cast a spell.
[Mon Nov 25 06:23:43 2002] Your bow shot did double dmg.
[Mon Nov 25 06:23:43 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor was hit by non-melee for 176 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:23:43 2002] You hit Sambata Tribal Advisor for 176 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:23:44 2002] Danzzig begins to cast a spell.
[Mon Nov 25 06:23:46 2002] Your bow shot did double dmg.
[Mon Nov 25 06:23:46 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor was hit by non-melee for 332 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:23:46 2002] You hit Sambata Tribal Advisor for 332 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:23:48 2002] Your bow shot did double dmg.
[Mon Nov 25 06:23:48 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor was hit by non-melee for 148 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:23:48 2002] You hit Sambata Tribal Advisor for 148 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:23:50 2002] Danzzig begins to cast a spell.
[Mon Nov 25 06:23:53 2002] Your bow shot did double dmg.
[Mon Nov 25 06:23:53 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor was hit by non-melee for 56 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:23:53 2002] You hit Sambata Tribal Advisor for 56 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:23:55 2002] Your bow shot did double dmg.
[Mon Nov 25 06:23:55 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor was hit by non-melee for 68 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:23:55 2002] You hit Sambata Tribal Advisor for 68 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:23:57 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor begins to cast a spell.
[Mon Nov 25 06:23:57 2002] Your bow shot did double dmg.
[Mon Nov 25 06:23:57 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor was hit by non-melee for 188 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:23:57 2002] You hit Sambata Tribal Advisor for 188 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:00 2002] Your bow shot did double dmg.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:00 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor was hit by non-melee for 240 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:00 2002] You hit Sambata Tribal Advisor for 240 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:03 2002] Your bow shot did double dmg.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:03 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor was hit by non-melee for 348 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:03 2002] You hit Sambata Tribal Advisor for 348 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:04 2002] Your target resisted the Shadow Vortex spell.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:05 2002] Your bow shot did double dmg.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:05 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor was hit by non-melee for 116 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:05 2002] You hit Sambata Tribal Advisor for 116 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:07 2002] Your bow shot did double dmg.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:07 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor was hit by non-melee for 168 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:07 2002] You hit Sambata Tribal Advisor for 168 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:15 2002] Your bow shot did double dmg.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:15 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor was hit by non-melee for 48 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:15 2002] You hit Sambata Tribal Advisor for 48 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:16 2002] Aardwarden begins to cast a spell.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:17 2002] Your bow shot did double dmg.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:17 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor was hit by non-melee for 168 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:17 2002] You hit Sambata Tribal Advisor for 168 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:19 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor begins to cast a spell.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:20 2002] Your bow shot did double dmg.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:20 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor was hit by non-melee for 128 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:20 2002] You hit Sambata Tribal Advisor for 128 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:22 2002] Your bow shot did double dmg.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:22 2002] Kamilka Scores a critical hit!(600)
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:22 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor was hit by non-melee for 600 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:22 2002] You hit Sambata Tribal Advisor for 600 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:24 2002] Aardwarden begins to cast a spell.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:24 2002] Your bow shot did double dmg.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:24 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor was hit by non-melee for 148 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:24 2002] You hit Sambata Tribal Advisor for 148 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:27 2002] Your bow shot did double dmg.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:27 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor was hit by non-melee for 160 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:27 2002] You hit Sambata Tribal Advisor for 160 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:27 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor begins to cast a spell.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:29 2002] Your bow shot did double dmg.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:29 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor was hit by non-melee for 108 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:29 2002] You hit Sambata Tribal Advisor for 108 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:31 2002] Aardwarden begins to cast a spell.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:31 2002] Your bow shot did double dmg.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:31 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor was hit by non-melee for 224 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:31 2002] You hit Sambata Tribal Advisor for 224 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:35 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor begins to cast a spell.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:38 2002] Danzzig begins to cast a spell.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:39 2002] Your bow shot did double dmg.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:39 2002] Kamilka Scores a critical hit!(620)
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:39 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor was hit by non-melee for 620 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:39 2002] You hit Sambata Tribal Advisor for 620 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:39 2002] Aardwarden begins to cast a spell.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:41 2002] Shadyman's body is pelted by spores.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:41 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor begins to cast a spell.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:41 2002] Your bow shot did double dmg.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:41 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor was hit by non-melee for 80 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:41 2002] You hit Sambata Tribal Advisor for 80 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:44 2002] Your bow shot did double dmg.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:44 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor was hit by non-melee for 108 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:44 2002] You hit Sambata Tribal Advisor for 108 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:44 2002] Danzzig begins to cast a spell.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:45 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor begins to cast a spell.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:46 2002] Aardwarden begins to cast a spell.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:46 2002] Your bow shot did double dmg.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:46 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor was hit by non-melee for 268 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:46 2002] You hit Sambata Tribal Advisor for 268 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:48 2002] Your bow shot did double dmg.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:48 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor was hit by non-melee for 264 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:48 2002] You hit Sambata Tribal Advisor for 264 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:51 2002] Your bow shot did double dmg.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:51 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor was hit by non-melee for 216 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:51 2002] You hit Sambata Tribal Advisor for 216 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:54 2002] Your bow shot did double dmg.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:54 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor was hit by non-melee for 220 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:54 2002] You hit Sambata Tribal Advisor for 220 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:54 2002] Aardwarden begins to cast a spell.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:56 2002] Your bow shot did double dmg.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:56 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor was hit by non-melee for 148 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:56 2002] You hit Sambata Tribal Advisor for 148 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:24:59 2002] Danzzig begins to cast a spell.
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:01 2002] Your bow shot did double dmg.
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:01 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor was hit by non-melee for 88 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:01 2002] You hit Sambata Tribal Advisor for 88 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:03 2002] Aardwarden begins to cast a spell.
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:04 2002] Your bow shot did double dmg.
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:04 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor was hit by non-melee for 184 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:04 2002] You hit Sambata Tribal Advisor for 184 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:06 2002] Aardwarden tells the group, 'can't heal shady while he LD '
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:10 2002] Aardwarden begins to cast a spell.
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:11 2002] Your bow shot did double dmg.
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:11 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor was hit by non-melee for 304 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:11 2002] You hit Sambata Tribal Advisor for 304 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:12 2002] Danzzig tells the group, 'he feared'
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:13 2002] Your bow shot did double dmg.
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:13 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor was hit by non-melee for 256 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:13 2002] You hit Sambata Tribal Advisor for 256 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:16 2002] Aardwarden tells the group, 'yeah'
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:18 2002] Aardwarden begins to cast a spell.
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:18 2002] Your bow shot did double dmg.
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:18 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor was hit by non-melee for 204 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:18 2002] You hit Sambata Tribal Advisor for 204 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:21 2002] Your bow shot did double dmg.
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:21 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor was hit by non-melee for 20 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:21 2002] You hit Sambata Tribal Advisor for 20 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:23 2002] Your bow shot did double dmg.
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:23 2002] Kamilka Scores a critical hit!(457)
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:23 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor was hit by non-melee for 457 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:23 2002] You hit Sambata Tribal Advisor for 457 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:25 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor begins to cast a spell.
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:25 2002] Aardwarden begins to cast a spell.
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:25 2002] Your bow shot did double dmg.
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:25 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor was hit by non-melee for 176 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:25 2002] You hit Sambata Tribal Advisor for 176 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:28 2002] Your bow shot did double dmg.
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:28 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor was hit by non-melee for 56 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:28 2002] You hit Sambata Tribal Advisor for 56 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:32 2002] Danzzig tells the group, 'discing'
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:33 2002] Aardwarden begins to cast a spell.
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:36 2002] Your bow shot did double dmg.
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:36 2002] Sambata Tribal Advisor was hit by non-melee for 148 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:36 2002] You hit Sambata Tribal Advisor for 148 points of damage.
[Mon Nov 25 06:25:36 2002] You lose the concentration to remain in your fighting discipline.

[nilbog]

I'm feeling pretty good with the local code now. Still needs more testing, but here is a summary of changes being tested so far.

-Archery damage no longer receives a damage bonus from mainhand weapon delay
-Archery damage scales with Dexterity instead of Strength
-Rangers can critically hit with archery at level 12 [Aug1999]
-Rogues can critically hit with throwing weapons at level 12 [Aug1999]
-Archery and throwing weapon hits display "X was hit by non-melee for Y points of damage" followed by "You hit X for Y points of damage"

Trueshot
[!Jan2001]
-All bows act as 45 damage bows while Trueshot is active
[Jan2001]
-Uses actual bow damage
-Added delay-based damage bonus (slower bows receive larger damage bonuses)

Expected Impact
-Rangers with high Dexterity will deal more damage with bows
-[Jan2001] Trueshot Discipline used with slow, high-delay bows will be more powerful


From the posted logs, damage seems close. With a fully raid buffed BIS ranger, it is possible (not likely) to achieve ~1000-1200 damage crits with Trueshot. Any additional logs would still be helpful.

And I just noticed when Trueshot fades, it says 'The natural energy fades from your bow.', but according to the logs it should say 'You lose the concentration to remain in your fighting discipline.' I'll see about changing that.

[Vaarsuvius]

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

Worn Items
Silver Mask of Slayer (+10)
Belt of Dwarf Slaying (+10)
Spirit Wracked Cords (+10)
Swift Spirit (+30)

Spell buffs
Frostreaver's Blessing (+10)
Strength of Nature (+25)
Call of the Predator (+40)
Avatar (+100)
Visions of Grandeur (+20)
Dance of the Blade (+30)
McVaxius' Rousing Rondo (+39)

Greater Wolf Form gives another +40 ATK for outdoor targets (Sont, Klandi, Narandi, VP)

[Awsten_Tx]

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

Greater Wolf Form gives another +40 ATK for outdoor targets (Sont, Klandi, Narandi, VP)

Does not stack with avatar

[loramin]

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

Worn Items
Silver Mask of Slayer (+10)
Belt of Dwarf Slaying (+10)
Spirit Wracked Cords (+10)
Swift Spirit (+30)

Spell buffs
Frostreaver's Blessing (+10)
Strength of Nature (+25)
Call of the Predator (+40)
Avatar (+100)
Visions of Grandeur (+20)
Dance of the Blade (+30)
McVaxius' Rousing Rondo (+39)

That looks almost perfect, but the wiki page thinks there's a little more worn options:
https://wiki.project1999.com/Buff%20...tack_.28ATK.29

[Awsten_Tx]

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

That looks almost perfect, but the wiki page thinks there's a little more worn options:
https://wiki.project1999.com/Buff%20...tack_.28ATK.29

Not for rangers.

[loramin]

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

Worn Items
Silver Mask of Slayer (+10)
Belt of Dwarf Slaying (+10)
Spirit Wracked Cords (+10)
Swift Spirit (+30)

Spell buffs
Frostreaver's Blessing (+10)
Strength of Nature (+25)
Call of the Predator (+40)
Avatar (+100)
Visions of Grandeur (+20)
Dance of the Blade (+30)
McVaxius' Rousing Rondo (+39)

That looks perfect, per:
https://wiki.project1999.com/Buff%20...tack_.28ATK.29