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Bumble

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Oct 2010

20 Oct 2010 at 16:40 - 41

well fudge. Looks like I ordered the wrong thing. Bugger! thanks for the info though

Rushin Roulette

Forge Runner

Join Date: Sep 2007

Right here

Ende

20 Oct 2010 at 17:43 - 42

But dont worry, Anet have said that they will also be bringing a similar event to Factions. And I wouldnt take bets against Nightfall having its own event further allong down the road.

DeanBB

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jul 2005

Arizona

Wizardry Players Guild, http://4guildwars.7.forumer.com

20 Oct 2010 at 19:20 - 43

Prophecies (original Guild Wars) is cheap. $10 or less on Amazon. Be sure to buy new, never used.

Stomphoof

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2007

Orlando Fl

21 Oct 2010 at 18:47 - 44

And if you are completely new to the style of GW (its very different from other MMOs) Prophecies seems to be the best way to learn. At least for me thus far!

Also: I have been Seared! :O

Darcy

Never Too Old

Join Date: Jul 2006

Rhode Island where there are no GW contests

Order of First

W/R

21 Oct 2010 at 23:51 - 45

Congratulations, Stomphoof. You are on your way.

Xman

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Sep 2010

A/

22 Oct 2010 at 12:48 - 46

Now the funny thing is that, when I first started I played an assassin whish means I started in Factions. I didn't know that it was not recommended to start as an assassin or even in Factions your first time. I did fine and my assassin is my favorite toon.

Stomphoof

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2007

Orlando Fl

24 Oct 2010 at 16:48 - 47

Quick question:

I used the /bonus thing and got all my free stuff. I am using the Sundering Rhino Hammer right now, and it has in the following written on the tooltip:

Blunt DMG 19-35 (Requires 9 Hammer Mastery)

What does the requires mean exactly? Does the damage not reach that point until I have 9 Hammer Mastery? What kind of damage does it do if I do not have the 9?

I have a shield as well that has this and I am trying to figure out what it means.

Darcy

Never Too Old

Join Date: Jul 2006

Rhode Island where there are no GW contests

Order of First

W/R

25 Oct 2010 at 01:05 - 48

Bonus weapons are reduced to half of the stated damage if the requirement is not met. Shields are reduced to eight armor.http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Requirement

Any other modifications are received in full.

Your hammer for example:

Blunt damage: 19-35 (Req. 9 Hammer Mastery) reduced to 9-17
Damage +15% (while Health is above 50%) full
Armor penetration +20% (Chance: 20%) full
Damage +20% (customized) full

Stomphoof

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2007

Orlando Fl

25 Oct 2010 at 02:00 - 49

Thanks Darcy! That makes sense. 2 more points of Hammer Master then to unlock its full potential!

Marty Silverblade

Administrator

Join Date: Jun 2006

25 Oct 2010 at 08:19 - 50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stomphoof

Thanks Darcy! That makes sense. 2 more points of Hammer Master then to unlock its full potential!

Technically still not true. You won't deal the listed damage unless you meet the requirement and have 12 in Hammer Mastery. With only 9 points and meeting the requirement, you'll only be dealing 77.1% of the listed damage.

If that's a bit complex for you now just keep in mind more Hammer Mastery = more damage, even after you meet the weapon requirement.