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Melisande · Oct 26, 2005, 11:48 PM // 23:48

This is a great idea. I'm a decent runner, but I still get stuck in the southern shiverpeaks and I was looking for someone to teach me some tricks/tips. I can do all the other runs, inc Sanctum Cay & Elona's reach mission runs.

My input on the healing breeze discussion:

I find it's generally not worth it since it takes 10 energy (which is hard for me to spare since I usually run w/ mending on) and I prefer defensive stance + charge.

about holy veil:

like I said before, I usually run with mending, so I only have 1 energy regen pip. If I cast holy veil, I get no energy regen, so how would you use it? Not use mending? or cast it only for short periods of time?

Bleak Spyda · Oct 26, 2005, 11:48 PM // 23:48

Deffinately joinging IGN:Bleak the warrior

JaktUp · Oct 26, 2005, 11:48 PM // 23:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cranky

with the new patch and having unlimited refunds, why bother with any axe mastery, seems like it would be better to pump u breeze or another actually important attribute

edit: oops forgot to hit submit for 10 minutes and someone already made my point, oh well

All good! Thanks though!

Captain Krompdown · Oct 26, 2005, 11:51 PM // 23:51

Don't aologize for accepting input when you're teaching others. Real teachers are also lifelong students and value input not only from colleagues like IDBURNU, but also their students.

A teacher is very different from a cult leader.
Teachers take input constructively and as an opportunity to enhance everyone's experience. Cult leaders take input as insubordination.

A student is very different from a hero worshipper. Students listen critically, ask questions, and give input from their perspective. Hero worshippers sit wide-eyed and accept what the talking head says.

Good luck building your community.
Free bump for a good idea.

knoll · Oct 26, 2005, 11:52 PM // 23:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melisande

This is a great idea. I'm a decent runner, but I still get stuck in the southern shiverpeaks and I was looking for someone to teach me some tricks/tips. I can do all the other runs, inc Sanctum Cay & Elona's reach mission runs.

My input on the healing breeze discussion:

I find it's generally not worth it since it takes 10 energy (which is hard for me to spare since I usually run w/ mending on) and I prefer defensive stance + charge.

about holy veil:

like I said before, I usually run with mending, so I only have 1 energy regen pip. If I cast holy veil, I get no energy regen, so how would you use it? Not use mending? or cast it only for short periods of time?

it a descision you have to make use holy vail or mending on the drok forge run there are alot of hexs like the one that slow you down i would rater make it take twice as long to cast them on you and try to run away from them.

JaktUp · Oct 26, 2005, 11:55 PM // 23:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melisande

This is a great idea. I'm a decent runner, but I still get stuck in the southern shiverpeaks and I was looking for someone to teach me some tricks/tips. I can do all the other runs, inc Sanctum Cay & Elona's reach mission runs.

My input on the healing breeze discussion:

I find it's generally not worth it since it takes 10 energy (which is hard for me to spare since I usually run w/ mending on) and I prefer defensive stance + charge.

about holy veil:

like I said before, I usually run with mending, so I only have 1 energy regen pip. If I cast holy veil, I get no energy regen, so how would you use it? Not use mending? or cast it only for short periods of time?

I would recommend not using mending myself based on the energy issue and experience. For me it has proven to be more a game of knowing where to rest and regen and precise timing of skill use as you run through the baddies which is something that you need to see done rather than read about, at least with my poor descriptive abilities. I'll try to show you if you like. Message me in game.

ishtnona · Oct 27, 2005, 12:07 AM // 00:07

I very much would like to join this academy. I will send you a mesg in game.
thks

JaktUp · Oct 27, 2005, 12:14 AM // 00:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by ishtnona

I very much would like to join this academy. I will send you a mesg in game.
thks

See you soon!

Idburnu · Oct 27, 2005, 12:25 AM // 00:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Krompdown

Teachers take input constructively and as an opportunity to enhance everyone's experience.

That is it exactly Captain, and JaktUp has shown already that he has a very unselfish and open minded attitude by suggesting/offering this topic for discussion, which are two HUGE pluses in any venture, and most definitely are qualities in any field. He may not have all the answers, (who really does?) but a set of sound fundamentals and openess to trying different takes on solving a challenge are huge.

Also, skillwise, I think again that you have to be flexible and with the ability to redistribute skill points with no penalty now, you can make drastic changes for different runs, though I rarely do. I also don't like mending or other enchantments aside from Holy Veil for the Droknars run, and you just need one healing spell or Signet that you use in safe points. Endure pain will get you out of a tight spot if you need, but really shouldn't have to be used a lot. If you are using it continuously, then you need to find out what is causing you too take so much damage and then counter it. Preventative measures are much better than a hectic scramble to recover after the damage is done.

For most of the other runs, as long as you are a monk secondary, you can use mending alone and really don't have to heal at all as with a full Droknar/15k/FoW armor set and Superior Absorption and good shield, you probably won't take much damage from anything but poison/disease/bleeding etc. Again, avoiding that or stopping it ASAP to counter the condition is the key so that you don't lose massive HP to begin with.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Krompdown

Good luck building your community.
Free bump for a good idea.

That exactly sums up my feelings on the situation

JaktUp · Oct 27, 2005, 01:13 AM // 01:13

Thanks again Idburnu! The more the merrier! All the input is helping me too!

Look forward to hearing from you again!

Fallstar · Oct 27, 2005, 01:27 AM // 01:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cranky

with the new patch and having unlimited refunds, why bother with any axe mastery, seems like it would be better to pump u breeze or another actually important attribute

edit: oops forgot to hit submit for 10 minutes and someone already made my point, oh well

I think he gets his 1 point for axe mastery from a rune.

Great job by the way and keep up the good work

ishtnona · Oct 27, 2005, 02:23 AM // 02:23

I just joined the academy, it doesnt have any entrance fee

, its mainly for gamers who want to learn to run, gain experiance from certain runs and powering people thru missions, people who run for a living etc. We welcome all those who want to learn how to run, gain experiance running or teaming up for beacons - droknars run etc etc to come join this non-profit academy. Hope to see you all soon

For the good of the community!

JaktUp · Oct 27, 2005, 02:35 AM // 02:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by ishtnona

I just joined the academy, it doesnt have any entrance fee

, its mainly for gamers who want to learn to run, gain experiance from certain runs and powering people thru missions, people who run for a living etc. We welcome all those who want to learn how to run, gain experiance running or teaming up for beacons - droknars run etc etc to come join this non-profit academy. Hope to see you all soon

For the good of the community!

Thanks Ishtona, glad to have you on board! I'd also like to welcome Bleak Spyda and Owynvan Arthas!

legandry · Oct 27, 2005, 02:50 AM // 02:50

If anyone would like to know how to do the Elona Reach run, feel free to whisper me (IGN: Earnest Arryn) or pm me. It takes some practice, but once you get it down, it is a huge cash cow. Good luck to all the runners out there!

JaktUp · Oct 27, 2005, 02:53 AM // 02:53

Just a note again to thank everyone for their interest and posts! I wasn't sure if this would be a good move when I posted it last night but clearly the response has proven very good.

Just to let everyone know, I am getting hammered with whispers in-game and will try my best to help all I can. I suppose I'll have to do this on a first come first served basis, so if you'll be patient with me, we can all make this work. Again I would like to invite any who are already experienced runners to join in and help if they would be so inclined. I may need all the help I can get.

JaktUp

Ruoenkruez Tudor · Oct 27, 2005, 03:17 AM // 03:17

im joining and did u recive my messaGE?

JaktUp · Oct 27, 2005, 03:25 AM // 03:25

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Originally Posted by Ruoenkruez Tudor

im joining and did u recive my messaGE?

Welcome Ruoenkruez! I look forward to seeing your Mesmer run!

Wilheim Eversmann · Oct 27, 2005, 03:34 AM // 03:34

i will be with you guys once i have my lv 20 warrior~ lv13

atm

thx man~~i have read your PM already, i think due to my time zone, i could run ppl in that very early morning ^^

masterbeef · Oct 27, 2005, 05:32 AM // 05:32

Ok very interested in running/joining academy/helping others. I can probalby spring for some droks glads armor np. I use plate atm and sadly havent gotten to "charge" yet, but i've successfully doen to sanctum runs/powered through sanctum and can manage some desert runs. Occasionally i can do ss but damn hexes are hard to cope with.I got my warr at ice caves, i'll just get him to ember to cap charge and pick up any other skills i need. Anybody in the mood the help me through ss missions (especally thunderhead) just pm me in game and we can do it together!

arbiter · Oct 27, 2005, 05:45 AM // 05:45

i need to relearn droknars, help would be much apreciated

msg me ign arbiter terris

thnx