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Did anyone else notice the Archery changes?
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 8:01 am
by uofuntime
Heyyy...
There appears to be a change in archery (a good one!).
The swing timers of bows/xbows now behave like melee weapons. Before, every re-equip of a box/xbow meant waiting for the swing time before firing, regardless of whether you struck an opponent beforehand or not. I was testing it out on test center with a tank mage with archery instead of swords, and it works! Can do combos just like a hally, but with range! Another good thing is that with archery the swing timer keeps going while you move. Nice!
Cheers!
Re: Did anyone else notice the Archery changes?
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 8:22 am
by Derrick
There's been no intentional change to archery yet, although one is slated that should improve it some, relating to how long you have to wait to fire after you stop moving which is presently longer than it should be, and also not currently based on your stamina as it should be.
Re: Did anyone else notice the Archery changes?
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 9:31 am
by Lazarus
I noticed that after I cast I can equip and the bow will fire immediately. Thats sweet.
Re: Did anyone else notice the Archery changes?
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 9:42 am
by Faust
Definitely not intentional and I am sure it will be fixed unless the original swing timer gets thrown in before hand.
Re: Did anyone else notice the Archery changes?
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 9:50 am
by uofuntime
Lazarus wrote:I noticed that after I cast I can equip and the bow will fire immediately. Thats sweet.
Yeah it is! It's like a ranged tank mage.
But uh oh, I think I spoke too soon... it appears it wasn't intentional? Doh!
Re: Did anyone else notice the Archery changes?
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 9:53 am
by Lazarus
uofuntime wrote:Lazarus wrote:I noticed that after I cast I can equip and the bow will fire immediately. Thats sweet.
Yeah it is! It's like a ranged tank mage.
But uh oh, I think I spoke too soon... it appears it wasn't intentional? Doh!
Wish they would leave it like that. Archery already has no place in pvp, atleast with the timer working like a melee weapon it would give archery half a chance. Although I understand having to load a bolt or ready an arrow.
Re: Did anyone else notice the Archery changes?
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 9:56 am
by BlackFoot
crossbows you had a crank on the back to pull it back lol, crossbows killed the platemail knights :<
Re: Did anyone else notice the Archery changes?
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 10:00 am
by Lazarus
BlackFoot wrote:crossbows you had a crank on the back to pull it back lol, crossbows killed the platemail knights :<
Or use the stirrup.
Re: Did anyone else notice the Archery changes?
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 10:04 am
by chumbucket
Lazarus wrote:uofuntime wrote:Lazarus wrote:Archery already has no place in pvp
False.

Re: Did anyone else notice the Archery changes?
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 10:07 am
by Downs
BlackFoot wrote:crossbows killed the platemail knights :<
crossbows killed many knights last night
Re: Did anyone else notice the Archery changes?
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 10:15 am
by Lazarus
chum, when I first saw that pick I wondering how/why you were using heavies in pvp but then I realized it was a couple of you guys so yea if everyone focused on one person they would drop in no time. I still think that in 1on1 archery isnt good enough to hang.
Where did my reply go?
Re: Did anyone else notice the Archery changes?
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 10:26 am
by Downs
There's actually no one playing in that picture. Anytime you see cA archers, its really matron afk killing people with 6 accounts on her iPhone.
There's no way cA has over 6 members.
Re: Did anyone else notice the Archery changes?
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 10:31 am
by Lazarus
Downs wrote:There's actually no one playing in that picture. Anytime you see cA archers, its really matron afk killing people with 6 accounts on her iPhone.
There's no way cA has over 6 members.
I would like to add to cA's numbers.
Re: Did anyone else notice the Archery changes?
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 10:45 am
by uofuntime
Lazarus wrote:Downs wrote:There's actually no one playing in that picture. Anytime you see cA archers, its really matron afk killing people with 6 accounts on her iPhone.
There's no way cA has over 6 members.
I would like to add to cA's numbers.
lol, me too! especially as one of those stealth sniper archers.
on a side note remind me to never go in that store. lmao!
Re: Did anyone else notice the Archery changes?
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 2:03 pm
by DrFaustus
Matron is a man.
Kinda like Lady GaGa