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Samhayne
01-16-2013, 10:59 AM
http://www.spacetimestudios.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21179&d=1354820422



4 vs. 4 Capture the Flag Player vs. Player Map Coming Soon!

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Let's get ready to rumble!! Gather your friends and join the mayhem as 4v4 Capture the Flag is launching very soon!

Fight opponents for control of the flag. Run the flag, scout, defend your flag or go all in... it is up to you! The first to 5 flag captures wins! A new leaderboard recording PvP kills along with PvP Achievements and Titles will also be added.

Capture the Flag is currently in final development testing and could go live as early as Friday, January 18th!



New Expansion Coming! Level Cap Raise, New Content and Pirates!

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Across the ocean south of Windmoore lies the Kraken Isles, a series of small islands rich in natural resources and grog. On the surface it looks like paradise but the land is rife with pirates and threatened by an ancient curse. The Rogue jumps on the nearest seaworthy vessel, returning to her homeland to save her family…and pick up a few pirate treasure chests!

A new high seas adventure is in the making for Arcane Legends! Aaaar! Shiver me timbers! The Dev Team is hard at work on the next expansion, titled "The Kraken Isles." This will be similar to the Dead City expansion (http://www.spacetimestudios.com/content.php?476-Arcane-Legends-Expands-New-Dead-City-Adventure-Holiday-Content-and-More!), in that the level cap will go up 5 levels and there will be all new areas to explore, new loot, new quests and more.

Timing wise, you can expect the next expansion in February. Look for more details over the coming weeks as we prepare to get nautical and say, “Arrrr!”



You are playing the best Mobile MMO of 2012!

http://www.spacetimestudios.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21934&d=1355935680 (http://massively.joystiq.com/2012/12/19/massivelys-best-of-2012-awards/)

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Thanks for reading this latest In Development Update and thanks for playing Arcane Legends!

Vystirch
01-16-2013, 12:10 PM
http://www.spacetimestudios.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21179&d=1354820422

3 vs. 3 Capture the Flag PvP Map Coming Soon!
Let's get ready to rumble!! Gather your friends and join the mayhem as 3v3 Capture the Flag is launching very soon!

You and two friends fight 3 opponents for control of the flag. The first to 5 captures wins bragging rights. A new leaderboard recording PvP kills will also be added.

Look for 3v3 Capture the Flag to go live as early as Friday, January 18th!

Yah! Can't wait thanks guys!

Bless
01-16-2013, 12:11 PM
Woo!

Whens 1v1 coming? Looking forward to that

octavos
01-16-2013, 12:25 PM
sweet..so question is....can we hide our stats ;) dont want ppl to know good PvP'rs stats :)

Bless
01-16-2013, 12:27 PM
Also, you guys WILL do a free 2 day respec right? Because it will take time to test builds. Just wanna know :loyal:

Lowlyspy
01-16-2013, 12:30 PM
Well plunder me booty. Woot pirates!

Lady_Pebbles
01-16-2013, 12:31 PM
Time to FFA it up in AL!!! Woot!!!

@Octavos: Stats only compliment a player's skills. Just because one player has nice stats doesn't mean that they are a good PvPer. ;) I don't care if they see my stats or my gear, someone who copies my build entirely could easily fight differently. Challenges are part of PvP, makes it more fun. :)

Edit: Freakin' typos!

octavos
01-16-2013, 12:42 PM
Challenges are part of PvP, makes it more fun. :)

still dont want to have any hints to help anyone..yes stats arn't everything.. but why do what to help the enemy?!?! anyway..i could care less..i wont PvP XD

*correction i have a twink..i wuv it.

Lady_Pebbles
01-16-2013, 12:44 PM
LoL They're gonna figure it out anyway. All they have to do is look at the builds players will be posting on the forums. XD

Edit: Grr my phone hates me lol.

octavos
01-16-2013, 12:54 PM
LoL They're gonna figure it out anyway. All they have to do is look at the builds players will be posting on the forums. XD

Edit: Grr my phone hates me lol.



Kill them while you can..while your ahead..then after they figure it out..you change your build ;) PvP is more than just skill..its strategy..anyone can button mash and kite. Vanities def help you hide your armors :ghost:

Lady_Pebbles
01-16-2013, 12:59 PM
Pfft vans help our toons look good while pwning lol. Its obvious once this goes live the LBers will flood the servers to spam their way up on the lists again.. Taking full advantage of a system being live w/o any tweaks and exploiting the bugs until patches are released. Of course... Those that report the OP bugs will probably wait a little before reporting so theycan take advantage too. Smh & lol.

Let the cycle begin!

Tilax
01-16-2013, 01:02 PM
YUSSSS PvP!

Danvers
01-16-2013, 02:21 PM
does level cap raise also comes on friday ?

Vystirch
01-16-2013, 02:24 PM
A new high seas adventure is in the making for Arcane Legends! Aaaar! Shiver me timbers! The Dev Team is hard at work on the next expansion for Arcane Legends. This will be similar to the Dead City expansion (http://www.spacetimestudios.com/content.php?476-Arcane-Legends-Expands-New-Dead-City-Adventure-Holiday-Content-and-More!), in that the level cap will go up 5 levels and there will be all new areas to explore, new loot, new quests and more.

Timing wise, you can expect the next expansion in February. Look for more details over the coming weeks as we prepare to get nautical and say, “Arrrr!”


Um it says in bold above.


does level cap raise also comes on friday ?

Hope this helps :)

Danvers
01-16-2013, 02:41 PM
Um it says in bold above.



Hope this helps :)

Thanks :)

azefekie
01-16-2013, 03:06 PM
time for the present leader board hunters to fail in pvp and ctf, they farm computers we farm people ;) let the mass ffa begin

Lalarie
01-16-2013, 03:18 PM
Oooo, my birthday gift xD, ya my birthday is the 18th!

Wizard_Mike
01-16-2013, 03:19 PM
Wow, CTF this Friday? Wasn't expecting PvP to hit before the pirate expansion. Pretty cool! :)

Bless
01-16-2013, 03:23 PM
Guys it MAY release as early as friday, its no set in stone date :) still looking forward to it on friday ;)

Vystirch
01-16-2013, 03:57 PM
Thanks :)

Np


Guys it MAY release as early as friday, its no set in stone date :) still looking forward to it on friday ;)

True but I'm hoping for it :)

Bless
01-16-2013, 03:59 PM
Also, you guys WILL do a free 2 day respec right? Because it will take time to test builds. Just wanna know :loyal: sam nothing on my question?

Vystirch
01-16-2013, 04:01 PM
sam nothing on my question?

He will answer in due time. Be patient :)

Jed
01-16-2013, 04:08 PM
It's free right

Vystirch
01-16-2013, 04:10 PM
It's free right

When they do a free respect it is free. Otherwise it is 5plat.

azefekie
01-16-2013, 04:11 PM
not yet
It's free right

Jed
01-16-2013, 04:23 PM
I meant the CTF. I know in PL there are places you have to pay for - not sure about the specifics, never got into PvP/CTF in PL.

Hadec
01-16-2013, 04:24 PM
yay am gonna pown xd jk !! at last its out hurray...thx sts lets see ur results

Wizard_Mike
01-16-2013, 06:38 PM
It's free right

Nope, still caged up at the moment.

Dreuefesie
01-16-2013, 06:46 PM
Bring it on.

Samhayne
01-16-2013, 06:49 PM
Hey guys, a few clarifications and answers to your questions:

Capture the Flag is still in testing. If a big bug turns up, it may slide to next week. Otherwise, look for it on Friday, January 18th. I'll keep you posted.

Regarding Free Respecs, I'll bring it up with the team.

Entrance to play Capture the Flag, once it is put into the game, will be free.

I originally posted that CTF would be 3v3. I was mistaken and it will be 4v4.

Patricks
01-16-2013, 06:49 PM
Will there be skill changes at all? Or will Mage vs Mage first who freezes wins?

Is it 3v3 or 4v4?

Patricks
01-16-2013, 06:58 PM
Second question got ninja answered

Samhayne
01-16-2013, 06:59 PM
Will there be skill changes at all? Or will Mage vs Mage first who freezes wins?

Is it 3v3 or 4v4?

We will be posting more details about how skills work in a PvP map. Skills won't function the same as they do in a PvE map.

For example, all roots become snares. Stuns, knockdowns, etc. have lesser duration so they are not overpowered. Damage and heal values are also tweaked for balance. We will be looking forward to player feedback of the initial release to further dial in balance.

Dragonrider023
01-16-2013, 07:13 PM
Hey guys, a few clarifications and answers to your questions:

Capture the Flag is still in testing. If a big bug turns up, it may slide to next week. Otherwise, look for it on Friday, January 18th. I'll keep you posted.

Regarding Free Respecs, I'll bring it up with the team.

Entrance to play Capture the Flag, once it is put into the game, will be free.

I originally posted that CTF would be 3v3. I was mistaken and it will be 4v4.

Better change it, its on update info on AL

grazier07
01-16-2013, 07:49 PM
Now I'm confused... its 3vs3 or 4vs4 like pl??

Samhayne
01-16-2013, 07:53 PM
Now I'm confused... its 3vs3 or 4vs4 like pl??

It is currently set up as 1 group against another, so 4 vs 4. That may still change, depending on internal development playtesting.

grazier07
01-16-2013, 08:09 PM
It is currently set up as 1 group against another, so 4 vs 4. That may still change, depending on internal development playtesting.


Owh kay.. I get it.. thanks Sam!

Melodicdeath
01-16-2013, 08:49 PM
Blackbeard looks arrrrrsome! I can't wait to be a pirate! And PVP is something we have ALL been anticipating, already planning out respec....I will destroy you! Muh hahahahahaha!

Tamlo97
01-16-2013, 09:40 PM
Looking forward to the expansion! Not very fond of pvp! But excited for you guys that are!!!!!!

Mondim
01-16-2013, 09:52 PM
Nice work guys, keep it up ;)

Jcyee
01-16-2013, 09:53 PM
Wow. Looking forward to this very much. Good luck with the development :)

Atashi Dubz
01-16-2013, 11:00 PM
Aww.. I have suggested this same idea .. But anyway, this sounds cool..:)

Megabird56
01-16-2013, 11:25 PM
Will the pvp achievement points be available for season 2 even tho season 2 is winding down? I would like to surpass all those PVEers in top overall rankings in a week with the new APs lol.

wrathstorm
01-17-2013, 05:29 AM
this would be awesome!!!! i can't wait! :D

*Zero*
01-17-2013, 07:12 AM
Muhahaha time to smash blue blobs!

DeltaKain
01-17-2013, 07:12 AM
This will be similar to the Dead City expansion, in that the level cap will go up 5 levels and there will be all new areas to explore, new loot, new quests and more.

:((( Why not raise the cap by 10 or 15 levels? Many of us find that 5 levels is too little, and we hit that in a day - more times than not a couple hours. Making the cap higher will allow us to play for more than just the mundane farm farm farm fest which gets boring overtime while we wait for the next level cap. Most of us also already have the best gear and also get it within a few more hours of reaching the new cap. Please increase the cap by more than 5 levels at a time - and make it harder to level up as well. In the end the 10x exp to get from 20 to 21 was still not really enough as that comes easily while simply farming without consciously grinding to 21 :))))))

Choy De Jen
01-17-2013, 07:41 AM
Is the new blackbeard armour vanity or legendary?

yuriramos
01-17-2013, 10:11 AM
i think rogues will over power pvp.

Raxin
01-17-2013, 10:38 AM
i think rogues will over power pvp.
This i doubt. But we shall see

wrathstorm
01-17-2013, 10:43 AM
:((( Why not raise the cap by 10 or 15 levels? Many of us find that 5 levels is too little, and we hit that in a day - more times than not a couple hours. Making the cap higher will allow us to play for more than just the mundane farm farm farm fest which gets boring overtime while we wait for the next level cap. Most of us also already have the best gear and also get it within a few more hours of reaching the new cap. Please increase the cap by more than 5 levels at a time - and make it harder to level up as well. In the end the 10x exp to get from 20 to 21 was still not really enough as that comes easily while simply farming without consciously grinding to 21 :))))))

i think level cap will be 16000xp to each level

GodzSoldier
01-17-2013, 11:04 AM
Um it says in bold above.



Hope this helps :)

Im sorry but it says expect the PvP on Friday, then clearly says in bold " Expect the expansion in febuary "

Vystirch
01-17-2013, 12:00 PM
Im sorry but it says expect the PvP on Friday, then clearly says in bold " Expect the expansion in febuary "

Yes I hope u read the question they were asking. They asked when the expansion would come out not PvP.

hassn
01-17-2013, 12:25 PM
Can't wait:rolleyes: I hve 1 question,when we can buy platium with SMS?

Infrico
01-17-2013, 12:47 PM
http://www.spacetimestudios.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21179&d=1354820422


4 vs. 4 Capture the Flag Player vs. Player Map Coming Soon!

23049


Let's get ready to rumble!! Gather your friends and join the mayhem as 4v4 Capture the Flag is launching very soon!

Fight opponents for control of the flag. Run the flag, scout, defend your flag or go all in... it is up to you! The first to 5 flag captures wins! A new leaderboard recording PvP kills along with PvP Achievements and Titles will also be added.

Capture the Flag is currently in final development testing and could go live as early as Friday, January 18th!



New Expansion Coming! Level Cap Raise, New Content and Pirates!

23050

Across the ocean south of Windmoore lies the Kraken Isles, a series of small islands rich in natural resources and grog. On the surface it looks like paradise but the land is rife with pirates and threatened by an ancient curse. The Rogue jumps on the nearest seaworthy vessel, returning to her homeland to save her family…and pick up a few pirate treasure chests!

A new high seas adventure is in the making for Arcane Legends! Aaaar! Shiver me timbers! The Dev Team is hard at work on the next expansion, titled "The Kraken Isles." This will be similar to the Dead City expansion (http://www.spacetimestudios.com/content.php?476-Arcane-Legends-Expands-New-Dead-City-Adventure-Holiday-Content-and-More!), in that the level cap will go up 5 levels and there will be all new areas to explore, new loot, new quests and more.

Timing wise, you can expect the next expansion in February. Look for more details over the coming weeks as we prepare to get nautical and say, “Arrrr!”



You are playing the best Mobile MMO of 2012!

http://www.spacetimestudios.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21934&d=1355935680 (http://massively.joystiq.com/2012/12/19/massivelys-best-of-2012-awards/)

Massively declares Arcane Legends the best Mobile MMO of 2012! Arcane Legends is also in the running for an award from BestAppEver.com (http://bestappever.com/v/mmgm/1/543335870) If you like Arcane Legends please click here to cast your vote (http://bestappever.com/v/mmgm/1/543335870).

Thanks for reading this latest In Development Update and thanks for playing Arcane Legends!

I would prefer a response from an official dev or someone who actually knows but how will the PvP matchmaking work? Will it be lvl 5-10 pvp then 10-16 pvp etc. I hope you guys don't make it like star legends where lvl 16's fight level 20's -_-

yojimbo
01-17-2013, 02:29 PM
still dont want to have any hints to help anyone..yes stats arn't everything.. but why do what to help the enemy?!?! anyway..i could care less..i wont PvP XD
well if that happens you wont be able to know the good stats for pvp

Samhayne
01-17-2013, 04:18 PM
I would prefer a response from an official dev or someone who actually knows but how will the PvP matchmaking work? Will it be lvl 5-10 pvp then 10-16 pvp etc. I hope you guys don't make it like star legends where lvl 16's fight level 20's -_-

I believe they are going to tighten the matchmaking up to be +/- 3 levels from the person who first joins the map. Star Legends is +/- 5 levels.

Samhayne
01-17-2013, 04:24 PM
:((( Why not raise the cap by 10 or 15 levels? Many of us find that 5 levels is too little, and we hit that in a day - more times than not a couple hours. Making the cap higher will allow us to play for more than just the mundane farm farm farm fest which gets boring overtime while we wait for the next level cap. Most of us also already have the best gear and also get it within a few more hours of reaching the new cap. Please increase the cap by more than 5 levels at a time - and make it harder to level up as well. In the end the 10x exp to get from 20 to 21 was still not really enough as that comes easily while simply farming without consciously grinding to 21 :))))))

We know everyone wants fun new stuff to play and lots of it. However, we can't turn out 15 levels of content in 6 weeks. We're working hard to make 5 in that time.

Vystirch
01-17-2013, 04:31 PM
I would prefer a response from an official dev or someone who actually knows but how will the PvP matchmaking work? Will it be lvl 5-10 pvp then 10-16 pvp etc. I hope you guys don't make it like star legends where lvl 16's fight level 20's -_-
Wow that was gutsy.


We know everyone wants fun new stuff to play and lots of it. However, we can't turn out 15 levels of content in 6 weeks. We're working hard to make 5 in that time.
thanks Sam and team :) keep up the great work!

azefekie
01-17-2013, 04:32 PM
Wouldn't make sense if you could freeze someone and they couldn't move....lol
Will there be skill changes at all? Or will Mage vs Mage first who freezes wins?

Is it 3v3 or 4v4?

azefekie
01-17-2013, 04:35 PM
I seem to remember people saying this in PL....right before they failed..
Blackbeard looks arrrrrsome! I can't wait to be a pirate! And PVP is something we have ALL been anticipating, already planning out respec....I will destroy you! Muh hahahahahaha!

Arcana
01-17-2013, 05:21 PM
no free respec for test our build in pvp :D?

azefekie
01-17-2013, 06:01 PM
Sam said he will talk to the STS team about it.
no free respec for test our build in pvp :D?

Extreme
01-17-2013, 06:26 PM
Well i guess gotta lvl my jerk XD

TheStoic
01-17-2013, 07:21 PM
I wonder how well my mage play on PvP, I guess it boils down on the skill of the player. Its my first time playing with MMORPG though, and Im a bit anxious about PvP.

See you in the battlefield!

Drippingwet
01-17-2013, 09:40 PM
slight concern

4 warriors take it in turn to cast a charged heal spell (2 secs of 0 damage) - if timed right, is 8 seconds of continuous invincibility for the flag bearer


Perhaps make this 2 sec invincibility apply PVE only?


Could be so wrong, this is my first post so forgive me.

wrathstorm
01-18-2013, 12:01 AM
3hrs more to go! Yeahh

Tuffcheez
01-18-2013, 01:24 AM
Regarding Free Respecs, I'll bring it up with the team.

I was hoping for a PvP character you could freely change, plus free respects. Otherwise PvP will be owned by the wealthy, and the game will stagnate. PvP must be fast flowing where team builds and counter builds are possible.

Patricks
01-18-2013, 02:29 AM
Wouldn't make sense if you could freeze someone and they couldn't move....lol
Will there be skill changes at all? Or will Mage vs Mage first who freezes wins?

Is it 3v3 or 4v4?

No...if you freeze someone they should catch on fire and have increased 10% movement speed.....

Energizeric
01-18-2013, 02:52 AM
No...if you freeze someone they should catch on fire and have increased 10% movement speed.....

Sam already said some skills will be nerfed for PvP. For example, instead of freeze working like it does in PvE, it will just slow them. Also, skills that stun will have a shorter affective time period (I'm guessing less than the time it takes for the skill to cool down). Otherwise you would end up in a situation where whoever lands first hit can just keep freezing/stunning the other player over and over until they are dead. This way there can be an actual battle.

Edwinz
01-18-2013, 03:33 AM
May I ask, the PVP isit a open area pvp or to PVP we must send invite to player to pvp? ?

Melodicdeath
01-18-2013, 05:00 AM
Woo! Can't wait!

math83
01-18-2013, 05:36 AM
So if i understand, new lvl cap is coming today like pvp?

nipetnpet
01-18-2013, 07:27 AM
So if i understand, new lvl cap is coming today like pvp?

no it is coming in february i think .

starjaya
01-18-2013, 08:07 AM
cmon.we will rumble.....HOHOHO

Gabry
01-18-2013, 08:26 AM
What time can we download the expansion?

Shodopan
01-18-2013, 11:12 AM
Is this strictly for 4v4 or is there 1v1 also? 1v1 would be epic...

plate
01-18-2013, 11:59 AM
Its friday how long left till update comes?

Vystirch
01-18-2013, 12:04 PM
Is this strictly for 4v4 or is there 1v1 also? 1v1 would be epic...

Just 4v4 for now.


Its friday how long left till update comes?

Soon, is all I can guess

Infrico
01-18-2013, 12:13 PM
I believe they are going to tighten the matchmaking up to be +/- 3 levels from the person who first joins the map. Star Legends is +/- 5 levels.

Great thx for the info sam =)

Xman
01-18-2013, 02:06 PM
Sam, is that a good idea to let people lv up easily? so they can max lv 3 hours after any big update? In my opinion it's better to set each lv has 16k exp or more. So up lv is one of game achievement for players, furthermore, to make it interesting, PvP may earn exp as well, so it will encourage people to PvP more:). And one good thing for you is player won't scream for new update 2 days after new update anymore;))
Btw, is there any reward for winning PvP? is there any league or event for PvP? can we get anything (beside achievement) if we can win 10-20 matches in a row???

Anyway, I really appreciate your hard working, it's really impressive:)

Energizeric
01-18-2013, 02:21 PM
PvP stats (kills/deaths) will be shown on your inspect page, and there will surely be leaderboards for this as well.

Schwarztkowski
01-18-2013, 02:33 PM
Looking forward for the PVP. Period.

volkanswat1
01-18-2013, 05:08 PM
When when when we waited too much.. we r from turkey our time is 1.00 am..we cant sleep..pls say time to us when patch coming

Raxin
01-18-2013, 05:09 PM
Wouldn't make sense if you could freeze someone and they couldn't move....lol
Will there be skill changes at all? Or will Mage vs Mage first who freezes wins?

Is it 3v3 or 4v4?

No...if you freeze someone they should catch on fire and have increased 10% movement speed.....
You my favorite troll pat

Jimmeh
01-18-2013, 05:22 PM
This all looks so spicy. Can't wait to see new names on the leaderboard.

Feke
01-18-2013, 05:43 PM
23:46 here... Still no update..

Smart
01-18-2013, 05:45 PM
Update please :)))))))))))))))

Testi
01-18-2013, 05:48 PM
Leaderboards will be useles honestly. A limited group of folks will farm their guildmates alternate chars for pvp kills. You know it, I know it.

You wanna be the 'best'? You get there by beating real players, leaderboards wont show that. The players you end will remember your name and your glory will wide yet silent.

Mattygspot
01-19-2013, 12:41 AM
Pvp is pretty good but I think there is room for improvement. I dont like that time spell for mage doesnt root enemies, effectively making it useless. Same as wind and knockback. I find pvp is also unbalanced as a rogues can kill 1800 hp in 2 hits with the right spell. It just seems odd that certain advantages are removed in an effort to balance the character abilities when it does the exact opposite. I dont think spells should be changed, leaving them will add different elements of stratagy and allow most players to keep there player mostly the same, and make minor tweaks instead. If the spells are changed in pvp at least give us a cheaper respec for skills only.

What about guild wars and leagues? Right now it is very hard to coordinate guild wars, and as a result no leagues can be formed. I would also like to see more health and mana around the map. Also less damage for the one flagging.

Anyway right now its good for a test, but I hope big changes are in store.

-Mattygspot

Energizeric
01-19-2013, 03:24 AM
Well, I played a few rounds, but I think that's it for me. I much prefer PvE. I wasn't able to kill anyone except sorcerers (I'm a sorcerer). Every time I went up against a rogue or warrior I lost. None of my skills worked, except for heal.

Lovelust
01-19-2013, 03:26 AM
Pvp sucks... The rouges so overpowered. Mage underpowered. I'm using clever demonologist armor lvl 20 and rouges can take my hp down to 10% in one spell

Energizeric
01-19-2013, 05:43 AM
Update: I've figured some things out and got a lot better at it. I no longer think mages are underpowered, I just think you have to learn to fight differently. Here's some things I would suggest:

1) Heal is a must. Not so much for the health even, but you will run out of mana quick if you manage to stay alive for more than a minute. And since there are no pets, you have really low regen. So heal maxed out (5/5) gives maximum amount of extra health and mana, and it seems to actually be the most useful of all my skills, and also greatly helps the entire party.

2) If you are outnumbered, you are dead. That's right, unlike in PL, no "pro" player is going to take down 3 enemies at the same time. It just won't happen. I had situations where I had a nice surprise attack on 2 enemy players, and I managed to stun them, but it didn't matter. Once they recovered I was over matched. In PL the same surprise attack would have killed both of the enemies within seconds.

3) So far my most useful attack skill is Fireball. It does a nice job stunning the enemy. Frost on the other hand does nothing to stun. I don't have the Clock skill, but when an enemy used it and I walked by it, it slowed me down considerably. So obviously it works to slow you down. I have no idea about Gale Force as I haven't seen anyone use that on me.

4) As a mage, you have to kite the enemies. Don't try to tank, if you do you will lose unless you are fighting another mage. Rogues and Warriors got more armor, and they will win a face-to-face battle. Instead, use your long range attacks, and if they try to close the distance, retreat a little until your skills have cooled down, and use the ranged attack again. You will win if you do this right.

5) Rogues with bows are no match for a mage's long range attacks. The few times I encountered bow rogues, I was able to beat them. On the other hand, rogues with stabbing weapons could kill me very easily. The solution here is as stated in #4 -- keep your distance and stun them before they get close. They are pretty squishy as well, and if you stun them first from a distance, you can finish them off pretty easily.

6) Assuming you have heal skill, remember to use it wisely, as it takes 15 seconds to cool down. So don't use it until you have lower than 50% health if you are near combat.

7) If you stay alive more than a couple of minutes, even with heal skill you are going to run out of mana. Best to retreat to a safe place and just wait if this happens, as just using your normal attack is not going to win any battles.

8) Full INT is not going to do it. You're going to need better than 1500 health, and best would be 1700+. The solution here maybe is to do this by getting the right gear, rather than doing a respec. Some of the gear gives a nice amount of STR so this will help boost your health. Remember that most battles are over in 4-8 hits.

So if you are comparing different gear, keep this in mind: your skill damage at best is double your stat damage. So if the average battle lasts 5 hits, then it pays to give up 1 damage point in your stats if you can gain more than 10 health points. For PvE health is less important because we can just pop health potions. But here in PvP you cannot.

Arkainn
01-20-2013, 12:54 PM
Can't wait for the pirate expansion!

moeskunde
01-21-2013, 12:46 AM
Thank you Energizeric for your 5 cents, that was very helpful.
I aggree with your tactics, stay long ranged, as a warrior or a rogue will overpower you easily up close. Often I find it very effective if you can get them to follow you, while you just use fireball every time cool down is ready. Shield is also very effective, whereas clock seems inefficient.
I also find that my 1500 hp is insufficient, and i will have to sacrifice some dmg for hp.
Any experiences with dex for dodge and crit?
And gear wise, any special suggestions?

moeskunde
01-21-2013, 12:49 AM
Also I feel that rogues are slightly overpowered. They have that charge, and will easily one-hit you.
I think clock needs to be charged in order to work.

DrSizofren
01-23-2013, 06:26 AM
good update

Astrocat
01-23-2013, 06:27 AM
Please make it so everyone on Leader Boards get the banner.

Rot
01-23-2013, 09:34 AM
People using pets in Ctf.. Fix plox.

jasontwin
01-23-2013, 05:40 PM
when use released pvp i was exspecting a free respec now i gotta wait til the expansion comes out my skill setup js far from usefull to enter pvp with and i heard from a few others who will not enter pvp due to us having skills based for pve so pvp is poor atm and i will not buy plat to respec my char ty

Zeeguu
01-25-2013, 07:06 AM
I got a question sam, can u tell when in febuary the expansion comes?? thx

Astrocat
01-25-2013, 09:19 AM
I got a question sam, can u tell when in febuary the expansion comes?? thx

Not sure if this will be answered to be honest.. :P

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Vystirch
01-25-2013, 10:26 AM
I got a question sam, can u tell when in febuary the expansion comes?? thx

I can tell u his answer, it will be:
1. Sometime in February
2. Sometime in early February
3. Sometime in late February
4. About the middle of February
5. Or he will give us a week in February, and we will all be happy!

smeagolette
01-25-2013, 01:17 PM
Why won't you buy plat to respec? If its worth it for you to complain, it should be worth it to spend 2 bux and buy respec.

Olivaria
01-25-2013, 08:35 PM
GATT

jasontwin
01-27-2013, 07:27 PM
smeagolette because there brought pvp out for the first time there should be a free respec due to the fact all of us have pve spec not pvp so why introduce pvp when everyone has pve skills wich is why i asked why no free respec so we can change from pve to pvp spec or cross spec why should we have to pay?

Gegeebuka
01-28-2013, 03:12 AM
best

[Sisu]Craphe
01-28-2013, 11:02 AM
The updates are comming a bit fast. Please give us the next update not until august.-)

Astrocat
01-28-2013, 11:38 AM
Craphe;945585']The updates are comming a bit fast. Please give us the next update not until august.-)

Won't happen, Lol.

Vystirch
01-28-2013, 01:03 PM
Won't happen, Lol.

Better not happen..... :/

Arcanee
01-28-2013, 05:41 PM
Dude no one wants to wait in anicent rome for you to cap if you buzz around you wont lvl up so get busy . We are excited for the next expansion who in the world is gonna wait untill august lol Just saying! Everyone has work and school but you still could cap in 5 days! not 5 months XD

Abuse
01-30-2013, 02:03 AM
Craphe;945585']The updates are comming a bit fast. Please give us the next update not until august.-)

I don't agree with that. A big update every 2 months is great, if you don't play every day and reach Level 26 in March for example, you would have to wait 5 Months till Level 31 with new maps, items, quests and so on... the game would be boring for a long time (and of course the developers wouldn't earn that much platinum if they don't bring us an expansion)