Regarding not being able to equip loot because I have distributed my attribute points more evenly. (Couldn’t manage a link to my screen-shots. Mebbe next time).
Archer; Level 19.
STR: 36 / DEX: 48 / INT: 21
Hit%: 93; Crit: 10; Dodge: 3; Health: 268; Regen: 1; Mana: 260; Regen: 3; Damage: 36-44; DPS: 21; Armor: 26. As Presently Equipped.
Now, some if not most of us, are new to the whole MMORPG thing. I had one of the more experienced players tell me that Balanced characters are not the way to go to begin with.
However, and I can quote the Dev’s on this; all stats affect your characters ultimate attributes. It was in the first patch. If not the second.
2010-04-09 Content Update (45589)
-Revised how stats affect damage, hit, crit, and dodge (Dex and Int now influence damage, health, and health regen). End Quote.
Speaking of which, another thing that comes to mind real quick, is the spectrum of people presently involved with the game. I believe that all the warnings about maintaining a level of decorum in character names, chat, and in game, is because younger children are present within the game community. Unlike in other MMORPG’s, where that may not be the case.
Having said that, why is the Math so complicated. Thats almost as bad as having characters with rude implications in their name running around raising hell, as far as I’m concerned. Personally, I hated Math as a kid. And I can still do without it as far as I’m concerned. The only problem is. I can’t seem to be able to equip all this quality stuff that I have been looting and raiding in the dungeons of the olde forest.
For Example: Having looted a spiffy Ursan Emerald Gem Blade, and held on to it all these many years, at level 19 with a STR rating of 36, I still cant use this Level 14 weapon. Not even for a single sweet fatal yet glorious blow.
Leaving aside the fact that it is clearly for the warrior class (besides, I’ve seen plenty of warriors running with a bow), the reason I can’t seem to equip it as of yet, is because it requires a Str. rating of 43. That’s it.
My whole contention is, that it should instead require something like Str. 30; Dex: 17; Int: 12. A more balanced approach.
On the other extreme of it; we have a wonderful Level 19. Platinum Bow, to go with our Level 19 archer who’s Dex is middling at around 47. (Int is way up there at 21; and STR at 36. Comparable to many mid-level warriors and mages out there might I add). Therefore the Bow cannot be equipped as it requires the Archer to be at Dex. 61.
Oh-well.*Mebbe at level 25 I guess.
And then there’s this wonderful device. Which I just spotted on the itunes storefront. A Battle Crossbow. With Flames even. Choke-Sniff. I Want One cause it’s pretty. And it goes with my smoking ice jacket/cloak.
Now I’m no scrooge. $0.99 is alright with me. But it’s a level 15 Wep. And I’m on 19. Do I really wanna purchase something that’s already obsolete to my character. Level-wise if not indicated spec. Hmmm. Tough call. One I’m unwilling to make.
Because of all the math involved.
So can we please see a more balanced requirement for equipping loot. And Yes. I’d like some fries with my Crossbow - thank you very much.
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