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Seissor · Nov 09, 2005, 01:11 PM // 13:11

Evade attack or Block attack?

I never thought about it...but, whats the difference between evading an attack and blocking?

Does evade mean you're not attacking or something.

Former Ruling · Nov 09, 2005, 01:35 PM // 13:35

Evade means it just doesn't hit you, and block means it hit you, but your ownzo0r skills pWned it >_>

Basically its wording thats different for skills.

Theres Evade, Dodge, and Block. If something cannot be Evaded or Blocked it can still be dodged visa versa among the three.

If somethign says "when you evade attacks, this happens" - it only activates when you evade, not block or dodge.

So its basically wording. All 3 means you dont take the damage.

Ray · Nov 09, 2005, 02:45 PM // 14:45

There's also this 'stray' sometimes o_o

darkMishkin · Nov 09, 2005, 02:55 PM // 14:55

First off just to confuse you: the skill dodge evades. Lol.

There are four ways you can fail to hit an opponent:
you can 'Miss', because you are 'blind', or have 'price of failure' on you etc,
You can get a 'stray' dunno how this happens lol...
the opponent can 'Dodge' your ranged attacks by physically sidestepping,
the opponent can 'Block' or 'Evade', the % chances of block and evade stack.

So there must be a difference ie whether warriors gain adrenaline, whether oath shot or marksmans wager get a hit, someone else answer this please! itts a good one...

The undead Mesmer · Nov 09, 2005, 02:57 PM // 14:57

stray is when the enemy walks under your arrow without getting hit ^^

Jetdoc · Nov 09, 2005, 02:58 PM // 14:58

The difference is that there are a variety of skills that cause different effects if used on a target that is blocking or evading an attack.

Some warrior skills cause additional damage if the attack is blocked, but not if they are evaded. Some other skills cause conditions (i.e. deep wound) if the attack is evaded but not blocked.

Epinephrine · Nov 09, 2005, 03:00 PM // 15:00

Adrenaline gain happens on a block, but not on an evade.

Adambomb · Nov 09, 2005, 03:24 PM // 15:24

Isn't stray when you fire an arrow at quite a distance and by the time it gets there your target has moved... Z0MG.... there's wind in GW!!! Wind I tell you!!!

-Adam

Seissor · Nov 09, 2005, 03:31 PM // 15:31

I know stray occurs from A: lag, B: target foe moved and your firing pos. wasnt good enough to do a deflection shot.

ive snuck up on a hydra, fired a shot, and its spun around and come at me, and its been called a "Stray" and im all....WTF...it was standing still, its a giant MOFO lizard...HOW CAN I MISS!!!??

Adambomb · Nov 09, 2005, 03:32 PM // 15:32

*chuckle*

-Adam

darkMishkin · Nov 09, 2005, 05:08 PM // 17:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Epinephrine

Adrenaline gain happens on a block, but not on an evade.

Great thanks

dargon · Nov 09, 2005, 06:03 PM // 18:03

I've had a stray where I aimed at 12 o'clock and the arrow took off at 10 o'clock (direction based on target being straight ahead at 12 o'clock)

Nov 09, 2005, 01:11 PM // 13:11	#1
Seissor Jungle Guide Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Squiggilyville. Population: Me. Guild: [oRly] Hello Kitty Death Squad Profession: R/Me	Evade attack or Block attack? Evade attack or Block attack? I never thought about it...but, whats the difference between evading an attack and blocking? Does evade mean you're not attacking or something.

Nov 09, 2005, 01:35 PM // 13:35	#2
Former Ruling Grotto Attendant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cedartown, Georgia Profession: R/	Evade means it just doesn't hit you, and block means it hit you, but your ownzo0r skills pWned it >_> Basically its wording thats different for skills. Theres Evade, Dodge, and Block. If something cannot be Evaded or Blocked it can still be dodged visa versa among the three. If somethign says "when you evade attacks, this happens" - it only activates when you evade, not block or dodge. So its basically wording. All 3 means you dont take the damage.

Nov 09, 2005, 02:45 PM // 14:45	#3
Ray Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Denmark	There's also this 'stray' sometimes o_o

Nov 09, 2005, 02:55 PM // 14:55	#4
darkMishkin Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Guild: Servants of Fortuna [SoF] Profession: Mo/	First off just to confuse you: the skill dodge evades. Lol. There are four ways you can fail to hit an opponent: you can 'Miss', because you are 'blind', or have 'price of failure' on you etc, You can get a 'stray' dunno how this happens lol... the opponent can 'Dodge' your ranged attacks by physically sidestepping, the opponent can 'Block' or 'Evade', the % chances of block and evade stack. So there must be a difference ie whether warriors gain adrenaline, whether oath shot or marksmans wager get a hit, someone else answer this please! itts a good one...

Nov 09, 2005, 02:57 PM // 14:57	#5
The undead Mesmer Delphian Scribe Join Date: May 2005 Location: Holland Guild: No guild ;_; Profession: N/Me	stray is when the enemy walks under your arrow without getting hit ^^

Nov 09, 2005, 02:58 PM // 14:58	#6
Jetdoc Hell's Protector Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: The Eyes of Texas [BEVO] Profession: D/A	The difference is that there are a variety of skills that cause different effects if used on a target that is blocking or evading an attack. Some warrior skills cause additional damage if the attack is blocked, but not if they are evaded. Some other skills cause conditions (i.e. deep wound) if the attack is evaded but not blocked.

Nov 09, 2005, 03:00 PM // 15:00	#7
Epinephrine Master of Beasts Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ottawa, Canada Guild: Servants of Fortuna [SoF]	Adrenaline gain happens on a block, but not on an evade.

Nov 09, 2005, 03:24 PM // 15:24	#8
Adambomb Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North Yorkshire, England Guild: If anyone needs a spike ranger for Tombs, a tank or trapper for UW / FoW just PM me ingame ^^ Profession: R/Me	Isn't stray when you fire an arrow at quite a distance and by the time it gets there your target has moved... Z0MG.... there's wind in GW!!! Wind I tell you!!! -Adam

Nov 09, 2005, 03:31 PM // 15:31	#9
Seissor Jungle Guide Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Squiggilyville. Population: Me. Guild: [oRly] Hello Kitty Death Squad Profession: R/Me	I know stray occurs from A: lag, B: target foe moved and your firing pos. wasnt good enough to do a deflection shot. ive snuck up on a hydra, fired a shot, and its spun around and come at me, and its been called a "Stray" and im all....WTF...it was standing still, its a giant MOFO lizard...HOW CAN I MISS!!!??

Nov 09, 2005, 03:32 PM // 15:32	#10
Adambomb Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North Yorkshire, England Guild: If anyone needs a spike ranger for Tombs, a tank or trapper for UW / FoW just PM me ingame ^^ Profession: R/Me	chuckle -Adam

Nov 09, 2005, 06:03 PM // 18:03	#12
dargon Furnace Stoker Join Date: May 2005 Guild: The Seraphim Knights [TSK] Profession: R/	I've had a stray where I aimed at 12 o'clock and the arrow took off at 10 o'clock (direction based on target being straight ahead at 12 o'clock)