new staff is not good

[blitzcraig]

Like I said, pharaoh armor was originally submitted to give dex, not str so they would have different uses... I'm still hoping that gets changed (though I'm sure some players will be mad if it happens after they have it)

[Elia]

Like I said, pharaoh armor was originally submitted to give dex, not str so they would have different uses... I'm still hoping that gets changed (though I'm sure some players will be mad if it happens after they have it)

I hope it will change because two plates for the same level and with the same states does not make any sense. The one threatens the existence of other. The "no drop" factor does not cater for the taste of all players as all players are not PvP-oriented, many of them are Pvm. The level 125 wand is a great variation in game and it satisfies the needs of many players. For grinding, it is extraordinary. For PvP, it is not, of course. Fact is, many players dislike pvp, while other love it. The scheme is, indeed, well thought, and is a product of a wise head and keen observation.

So, the same variation and diversity we would like to witness in the two plates for the same level. It would help many. Those having low dex could use Pharaoh plate; and those having high dex can go for Gold plate. I hope we will have the same variation in plates as mages have gotten in wands.

[blitzcraig]

Thank you Elia, I agree FYI - pharaoh armor will be changing soon to give +20 dex instead of +30 damage ... I know some players will complain, but it's better for the game to have some variety

[ricky14]

AGREE...ON ELIA AND BLITZ

[diamat-nc-]

The three new pieces of gear were meant to address three common complaints:

One of the complaints of this game is that everybody always uses the same gear (presumably because there is always a clear-cut best option) ... the staff and armor were an attempt to combat that (the pharaoh armor was originally submitted as +20 dexterity instead of +30 strength) there are some situations where one is better, other situations where the other is better... (before it is asked, I will explain a situation where spectre staff is better than diamond for two reasons - level 125 mage grinding/earning gold in robes dungeon ... with boots, easy to have enough dex to hit corpses, where extra damage will help. Additionally, while the extra mana will not add damage to each cast, but it will increase your mana regeneration rate which is obviously an advantage. Range here won't really matter at all... again, I WANTED a down side to the new gear. Admittedly, a level 125 mage getting the staff on his/her own is super difficult, but that just serves to improve the in-game economy)

Another common complaint is that mages have armor that can not drop, but other classes do not (giving big advantage to mages by not worrying about unequipping gear or risk losing it) the "no drop" pharaoh armor is a huge improvement in this area (IMO)

A third common complaint is that there are no good misc items to use because they are all so outdated. The boots were intended to address this issue.

I hope I have addressed your concerns, if there is any way I can assist further, please let me know

Well said blitz,making it harder to get is better for mid lvl mage for they will also get xp in process.although i wouldnt use in pvp cuz its only xtra 25 mana,and theres only few high lvls out there 900+,but good for grinding.imo so keep on doin what u guys are doin.why else would you become a mod is to improve and even out the playin field.

Keep up the good work,no compaints here..