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Kacktress
04-12-2011, 07:49 PM
Sorry if this was already posted, but I did not see anything. What does the Shield symbol next to my toons name mean?
Junside
04-12-2011, 07:50 PM
I thought it meant you were the host. But that theory is incorrect.
Physiologic
04-12-2011, 07:52 PM
The only legitimate time when the Shield symbol appears during the game is if you take the Protection Orb at Gurgox's Chamber. It's a bug as far as I can tell, since it appears randomly and erratically. Or I could be wrong :)
Kacktress
04-12-2011, 07:54 PM
The only legitimate time when the Shield symbol appears during the game is if you take the Protection Orb at Gurgox's Chamber. It's a bug as far as I can tell, since it appears randomly and erratically. Or I could be wrong :)
Actually I have seen in the sewers, so I don't think it has to do with orbs.
Physiologic
04-12-2011, 07:58 PM
Actually I have seen in the sewers, so I don't think it has to do with orbs.
Hence I said legitimate. I've never seen the Shield icon appear outside of Gurgox's chamber, until this latest update. Now the Shield icon is nearly everywhere, even in towne.
KrachenVogel
04-12-2011, 08:09 PM
I Don't klnow any more about it than you do, but I can make the shield icon come and go by equipping/unequipping my Cyber Kite Shield of the Rift. My gem shield doesn't give it.
Major
04-12-2011, 08:11 PM
Yep I think it's cyber gear. If you have two items of the gear you get 2 shields, 1 say like the gun cyber set you get 1 shield.....still no idea what it actually does or means tho.
Echelong
04-12-2011, 08:11 PM
Maybe its a bug I saw a player join a game on AO2 and it had the shield.
Physiologic
04-12-2011, 08:15 PM
It's nearly any random piece of gear I think. The PL shield and Community Shield also gives it. When I created a Hideout game and Ellyidol joined, he had TWO shield icons next to his name :D
Whirlzap
04-12-2011, 08:17 PM
The shields show set pieces. They implemented new set bonuses and the shields show it. Although it might be still a bit glitchy. Each piece=1 shield.
KrachenVogel
04-12-2011, 08:17 PM
My bird can make the shield icon come and go by equipping/unequipping my Sentinel's Armor of Death. Only 1 shield and only the body armor triggers it. I have the full set. Weird.
Vallist
04-12-2011, 11:24 PM
From what i've seen
Cyber Armor/Sent
1 shield is for body armor
2 shield is for both body armor and shield
Ellyidol
04-12-2011, 11:26 PM
It's nearly any random piece of gear I think. The PL shield and Community Shield also gives it. When I created a Hideout game and Ellyidol joined, he had TWO shield icons next to his name :D
What can I say, now you know what allows me to tank! I have 2 secret shield buffs from Gurgox.
But seriously, yeah it seems Cyber. Had Cyber Armour+Shield on, hence the 2 shield buffs.
Vallist
04-12-2011, 11:28 PM
These buffs stay forever, even in towne, it's like an everlasting buff
superglut2
04-12-2011, 11:30 PM
whats up with the healing in aoe town?
Otukura
04-12-2011, 11:32 PM
These buffs stay forever, even in towne, it's like an everlasting buff
Must. Figure. Out. How. To. Get. One..... I know a friend of mine got one when he was changing from STR to DEX for his bear... maybe he used a cyber piece?
Vallist
04-12-2011, 11:34 PM
Must. Figure. Out. How. To. Get. One..... I know a friend of mine got one when he was changing from STR to DEX for his bear... maybe he used a cyber piece?
Maybe, just maybe
braluk
04-12-2011, 11:35 PM
hate shield, mystery armor of ancients give it. helms do not. im pretty sure OL kite of rift probably does too. i get two with hate and mystery
Ellyidol
04-12-2011, 11:37 PM
My Str Booster Set : (Str Crown, Zuraz Lance, Cyber Rift Armour, Cyber Rift Shield) - 2 Shield Buffs.
http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo96/bryantioliu/b0021be7.png
Vallist
04-12-2011, 11:39 PM
Here's the list i've concluded so far that gives shield buff
Mystery armor, Cyber armor, Cyber Shield, Sent armor, Sent Shield
not sure about sent armor
Ellyidol
04-12-2011, 11:42 PM
Mystery Helm and Mystery Sword seems to give one buff each, but not at the same time.
I wear both, I have 1 shield buff. I wear one of either, I still have one buff.
Vallist
04-12-2011, 11:45 PM
Mystery Helm and Mystery Sword seems to give one buff each, but not at the same time.
I wear both, I have 1 shield buff. I wear one of either, I still have one buff.
=O all this time i kinda understand which armors give the shield buff, but what does it do?
my first guess was increase armor?
Ellyidol
04-12-2011, 11:52 PM
=O all this time i kinda understand which armors give the shield buff, but what does it do?
my first guess was increase armor?
Don't think so, no increase in armour when I have one of the shield icons on.
I think maybe just a glitch?
Ursanblessing
04-13-2011, 02:06 AM
on my Bear i see 2 shields, on my bird only 1. Bear uses Hate set, bird not sure :>
Cheesecakess
04-13-2011, 04:59 AM
I had it when i was wearing sewer gear....
MAGICAL POCKET LEGEND
04-13-2011, 05:35 AM
I have 2........
Redbridge
04-13-2011, 05:45 AM
was feeling really left out....... :-(
But then i put on my Bear's Mystery Set....... :-)
Any ideas what it does/doesn't do yet?
lilbyrdie
04-13-2011, 08:34 AM
I also have two pieces of mystery gear and show a single shield. Been in groups where everyone has the shield showing.
I assume it's an indicator of something we already had, rather than some new buff. But, I could be wrong.
I have not seen it at all in any lower level groups (neither my bear nor bird in the 20s have it).
In fact, I only need the Mystery Armor on for it to show (no other items equipped -- just that one item equipped will do it). The Mystery Helm does not do it. Based on shown stats, it's not doing anything specific. So, I don't know what it would be indicating, either...
If that's the case, how come when I equip full cyber gear it only shows two shields?
drewcapu
04-13-2011, 08:49 AM
It definitely doesn't protect you from grates either.
:)
BeardedBear
04-13-2011, 08:54 AM
Just a note, I don't see any shield(s) when using a copperhead set.
Kacktress
04-13-2011, 10:12 AM
Can the Devs give us a heads up on what this is about? Instead of playing the guessing game.
Addicted
04-13-2011, 02:56 PM
It definitely doesn't protect you from grates either.
:)
Are you sure?! Keep testing that and get back with us... :p
superss
04-13-2011, 03:01 PM
ive seen the shield too. all people who had it had cyber...
Phoenixking
04-13-2011, 03:09 PM
Cyber sheild works to but void doesnt
Olli Walli
04-13-2011, 03:12 PM
I use shadow gear with any weapon and I get the shield all the time. It never goes away when using shadow death set. Doesn't seem to do anything.
Redbridge
04-13-2011, 03:51 PM
Shield now gone with the latest update in the last 30mins..... see the update thread......
LADYHADASSA
04-13-2011, 03:55 PM
Lol but the mystery remains......