Aren't PvP maps for, well, PvP?

[Ellyidol]

I'm a bit new to the twinking world, just got my bear to 31 today (thank you Myst).

9 times out of 10, the PvP rooms I join (non-created ones, seem to be no host all the time) are NOT for PvP.

Am I missing something? The moment I try to PvP, very interesting remarks are used. Lol.

Can't count how many I've reported today alone due to the language they use.

PS. This isn't intended to troll, for flames, or anything. I really don't get it, where's the PvP?

[Ayc2000]

Some of the pvpers like to chat about stuff, I know I do sometimes xD usually, ask whether it's FFA or 1-1

[Ellyidol]

Some of the pvpers like to chat about stuff, I know I do sometimes xD usually, ask whether it's FFA or 1-1

I understand that, I do too. But these games are non-hosted and random, which gives me the impression that they weren't created to invite friends to chat in but to solely to PvP.

I just don't get it when both teams just stand there doing nothing, and the moment you engage them they reply as if they hosted the game, but they didn't 0.0

[Otukura]

Bring your community shield.

Are you staying at 31? Str armor and dex talon bear then?

[Ellyidol]

Bring your community shield.

Are you staying at 31? Str armor and dex talon bear then?

I don't wanna seem arrogant by whipping out the shield though.. But will try that

And yeah I was told 31 was a good level to stay between 35 and below? And yes, talon/str armour bear. Not sure if I'm doing it right though

[Otukura]

When I first started at that level on my bear, people weren't nice. As you started to kill voodoo mages, etc, they, um, started to behave? (bad wording I think) Versus when I created my mage; generally, people just don't trash talk voodoo mages. They'd rather not get beat up.

[Ellyidol]

When I first started at that level on my bear, people weren't nice. As you started to kill voodoo mages, etc, they, um, started to behave? (bad wording I think) Versus when I created my mage; generally, people just don't trash talk voodoo mages. They'd rather not get beat up.

I've heard a bit about voodoo people, I haven't seen or experienced what its about though.

What's with voodoo gear? Those are the red robes right? Lol.

[KingFu]

Ty too bro Sorry I couldn't help more. I was trying to multi task and had to jet off somewhere. It's hard to find a FFA at most levels. You pretty match have to challenge people to a 1V1 or just find a full game and ask for FFA and hope they agree.

[Ellyidol]

Ty too bro Sorry I couldn't help more. I was trying to multi task and had to jet off somewhere. It's hard to find a FFA at most levels. You pretty match have to challenge people to a 1V1 or just find a full game and ask for FFA and hope they agree.

Not a problem! You helped heaps, thanks for getting me started

So 35-or so PvP is more on 1v1 rather than FFA type? Two different builds for that, IMO.

[Otukura]

I've heard a bit about voodoo people, I haven't seen or experienced what its about though.

What's with voodoo gear? Those are the red robes right? Lol.

Red robes.. skinny white wand with an eye.

[Ellyidol]

Red robes.. skinny white wand with an eye.

Ah, came across one earlier. What am I supposed to expect with them?

[Otukura]

Ah, came across one earlier. What am I supposed to expect with them?

I don't really know how to describe it.. a strong first nuke and then minor damage after. They basically rule 30-35 PvP due to regen and heals. But with that comes a huge ego for most of them; they just think they can beat any other class.

[Ellyidol]

I don't really know how to describe it.. a strong first nuke and then minor damage after. They basically rule 30-35 PvP due to regen and heals. But with that comes a huge ego for most of them; they just think they can beat any other class.

Oooooo. Interesting! Challenge is always fun

Will look out for them, thanks

[Zerious]

Oooooo. Interesting! Challenge is always fun

Will look out for them, thanks

As a voodoo myself, I'll give you pointers for a bear: 2h swords. We get murdered if you combo us correctly with an iceberg sword (color don't matter, but green works better of course). Just keep us close and get that hell scream in ASAP. If you're running evasion, best to have it maxed. I don't think crippling blow against voodoos is very effective, in spite of its unhealable effect...

btw i'm unbaised as i'm working on a 30-31 bear myself

[Ellyidol]

As a voodoo myself, I'll give you pointers for a bear: 2h swords. We get murdered if you combo us correctly with an iceberg sword (color don't matter, but green works better of course). Just keep us close and get that hell scream in ASAP. If you're running evasion, best to have it maxed. I don't think crippling blow against voodoos is very effective, in spite of its unhealable effect...

btw i'm unbaised as i'm working on a 30-31 bear myself

I see. Anything special with the 2H sword? Or because it has high base damage?

I'll have to work on balancing my buffs, at the moment I haven't picked between dodge/armour yet. Tips there?

Crippling has -65 damage versus the -30 of HS though, or is it because of the -30 Hit of HS?

[Silentarrow]

I actually wouldn't mind a full out free for all map. How about 6 people every man for himself .

[kobebean]

Hey Ellyidol! Great to see you join the PvP ranks. If you want, I'd gladly help you with speccing out lvl 31 str/dex bear, since I have one myself. And I've had every class of lvl 30-35 pvp, so I mean hey, I've come to know what to expect from pvp in this category.

Edit: and yes, I sound decidingly ambiguous, due to the nature that I'm not too interested in giving out build info to just about anyone who reads this forum. Pm me if you're interested. Or find me in game.

[simnar_]

I'm a bit new to the twinking world, I really don't get it, where's the PvP?

time for a forum tourney!

[Ellyidol]

Hey Ellyidol! Great to see you join the PvP ranks. If you want, I'd gladly help you with speccing out lvl 31 str/dex bear, since I have one myself. And I've had every class of lvl 30-35 pvp, so I mean hey, I've come to know what to expect from pvp in this category.

Edit: and yes, I sound decidingly ambiguous, due to the nature that I'm not too interested in giving out build info to just about anyone who reads this forum. Pm me if you're interested. Or find me in game.

Thanks! Will take you up on that, always eager to talk bear PvP with a fellow bear

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time for a forum tourney!

I want to try and venture more into the Competition function

[Otukura]

As a voodoo myself, I'll give you pointers for a bear: 2h swords. We get murdered if you combo us correctly with an iceberg sword (color don't matter, but green works better of course). Just keep us close and get that hell scream in ASAP. If you're running evasion, best to have it maxed. I don't think crippling blow against voodoos is very effective, in spite of its unhealable effect...

btw i'm unbaised as i'm working on a 30-31 bear myself

Crippling blow.. it's amazing if you get it off before they can fully combo. I used to not carry it, but later on as I was experimenting with builds I did; took be about 1-2 weeks before I got the hang of it, worked very well after. CB and the Iceberg Long were the only ways I could beat voodoos. Iceberg long was less reliable -- needed at least two crits to single combo them, and the good voodoos can combo you fast enough you don't get any follow up slashes. After CB, mages weren't too hard.

Birds were my problem, I'd need to hit both beckon and CB to win, but they have ~40 dodge, so it's not like it happened a lot. (40 dodge means you'd have a 36% chance of hitting both). If you ever find a way to destroy the warbirds, lmk

edit: PM'd you my two favorite builds, for 31 and 35.