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blackbird71 · Jun 28, 2005, 09:55 PM // 21:55

I'm pretty new to the game, and still trying to figure some things out. I recently acquired (I belive from a collector) a bow which has me puzzled. It's labeled as "Diessa Flatbow of Fortitude", if anyone is familiar with it. Among other bonuses, it lists a "-67%" to attack speed. It's the negative that has me confused, is this shortening or lengthening the time for an attack? I've known some games where the negative means it lessens the time, and others where any negative indicates a penalty, so I have no idea if this is a good thing or bad. Any help here would be appreciated, thanks!

Arthas006not7 · Jun 28, 2005, 10:12 PM // 22:12

try finding a regular flatbow, shooting it, counting the arrow time, and then use your diessa, and see the difference, tell me what it is. I believe the diessa will be slower.

Radagast de Brun · Jun 28, 2005, 11:02 PM // 23:02

If that is a bonus (firstly I really want that bow) you should be shooting an arrow once every 2/3 seconds; if it is a penalty, once every 3&1/3 seconds. It should be apparent which is occurring.

I'm pretty certain; however, that that indicates a penalty.

blackbird71 · Jun 29, 2005, 02:32 AM // 02:32

Yeah, it seems to be about 3 seconds between shots, I guess that answers that, thanks for the help though

womble · Jun 29, 2005, 03:21 PM // 15:21

Don't forget to slavage the grip of fortitude, though. That won't have a penalty associated with it.

provoko · Jun 29, 2005, 03:24 PM // 15:24

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Originally Posted by blackbird71

I'm pretty new to the game, and still trying to figure some things out. I recently acquired (I belive from a collector) a bow which has me puzzled. It's labeled as "Diessa Flatbow of Fortitude", if anyone is familiar with it. Among other bonuses, it lists a "-67%" to attack speed. It's the negative that has me confused, is this shortening or lengthening the time for an attack? I've known some games where the negative means it lessens the time, and others where any negative indicates a penalty, so I have no idea if this is a good thing or bad. Any help here would be appreciated, thanks!

Which collector was it and can you please post or take a screenshot of the exact stats of the bow? Thank you.

sledgeunderhill · Jun 29, 2005, 05:58 PM // 17:58

This bow is from outside the Serenity Temple - trade in stormy eyes.

It's a Diessa Flatbow of Fortitude.
Damage 33%
Attack Speed -67%
Health +25

And I just counted it out - it's about 3 seconds between shots.

Since it's a collector bow, you can't scrap the upgrade out of it.

I'll let the merchant deal with it.

Algren Cole · Jun 29, 2005, 06:03 PM // 18:03

salvage the grip out(expert salvage kit) a +25 HP grip should score you a few grand.

Lewick · Jun 29, 2005, 06:33 PM // 18:33

I didn't think you could salvage collector items?

Algren Cole · Jun 29, 2005, 06:34 PM // 18:34

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Originally Posted by Lewick

I didn't think you could salvage collector items?

I've never gotten a collector item before

Bueno Star · Jun 29, 2005, 06:37 PM // 18:37

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Originally Posted by Lewick

I didn't think you could salvage collector items?

im pretty sure this is true.

Eclair · Jun 29, 2005, 06:45 PM // 18:45

I thought the last update made it so that you could?

MCS · Jun 29, 2005, 06:51 PM // 18:51

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I thought the last update made it so that you could?

Nah that was runes out of collector armor.

Crom The Grim · Jun 29, 2005, 06:54 PM // 18:54

hmmm, i think i just sold that, i thought you can only get "Fortitude" items from quests?? i am also new so i have no clue if that is a flase statement.

edit... i think i did see it at a collector

EF2NYD · Jun 29, 2005, 06:58 PM // 18:58

You can find mods everywhere; you just can't salvage quest reward items, which is a shame since finishing the Galrath quest gives a pretty decent sword.

Enigmatics · Jun 29, 2005, 10:52 PM // 22:52

Um... about speeds, half moons and short bows have the best speed and horrible range, while (i think) long/storm bows have the slowest speed and greatest range and performance. I tried switching my storm bow with a composite and I ended up hitting less moving targets.

Jun 28, 2005, 09:55 PM // 21:55	#1
blackbird71 Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jun 2005	A bow speed question I'm pretty new to the game, and still trying to figure some things out. I recently acquired (I belive from a collector) a bow which has me puzzled. It's labeled as "Diessa Flatbow of Fortitude", if anyone is familiar with it. Among other bonuses, it lists a "-67%" to attack speed. It's the negative that has me confused, is this shortening or lengthening the time for an attack? I've known some games where the negative means it lessens the time, and others where any negative indicates a penalty, so I have no idea if this is a good thing or bad. Any help here would be appreciated, thanks!

Jun 28, 2005, 10:12 PM // 22:12	#2
Arthas006not7 Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Location: Down South Guild: Ninjas of Eden Profession: W/Mo	try finding a regular flatbow, shooting it, counting the arrow time, and then use your diessa, and see the difference, tell me what it is. I believe the diessa will be slower.

Jun 28, 2005, 11:02 PM // 23:02	#3
Radagast de Brun Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jun 2005	If that is a bonus (firstly I really want that bow) you should be shooting an arrow once every 2/3 seconds; if it is a penalty, once every 3&1/3 seconds. It should be apparent which is occurring. I'm pretty certain; however, that that indicates a penalty.

Jun 29, 2005, 02:32 AM // 02:32	#4
blackbird71 Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jun 2005	Yeah, it seems to be about 3 seconds between shots, I guess that answers that, thanks for the help though

Jun 29, 2005, 03:21 PM // 15:21	#5
womble Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jun 2005	Don't forget to slavage the grip of fortitude, though. That won't have a penalty associated with it.

Jun 29, 2005, 05:58 PM // 17:58	#7
sledgeunderhill Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: Gathering of Friends [GoF]	This bow is from outside the Serenity Temple - trade in stormy eyes. It's a Diessa Flatbow of Fortitude. Damage 33% Attack Speed -67% Health +25 And I just counted it out - it's about 3 seconds between shots. Since it's a collector bow, you can't scrap the upgrade out of it. I'll let the merchant deal with it.

Jun 29, 2005, 06:03 PM // 18:03	#8
Algren Cole Banned Join Date: Jun 2005	salvage the grip out(expert salvage kit) a +25 HP grip should score you a few grand.

Jun 29, 2005, 06:33 PM // 18:33	#9
Lewick Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Profession: R/Mo	I didn't think you could salvage collector items?

Jun 29, 2005, 06:45 PM // 18:45	#12
Eclair Desert Nomad Join Date: Apr 2005	I thought the last update made it so that you could?

Jun 29, 2005, 06:54 PM // 18:54	#14
Crom The Grim Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: W/E	hmmm, i think i just sold that, i thought you can only get "Fortitude" items from quests?? i am also new so i have no clue if that is a flase statement. edit... i think i did see it at a collector

Jun 29, 2005, 06:58 PM // 18:58	#15
EF2NYD Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2005	You can find mods everywhere; you just can't salvage quest reward items, which is a shame since finishing the Galrath quest gives a pretty decent sword.

Jun 29, 2005, 10:52 PM // 22:52	#16
Enigmatics Jungle Guide Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tenafly, NJ Guild: Defenders of Rillanon Profession: W/Mo	Um... about speeds, half moons and short bows have the best speed and horrible range, while (i think) long/storm bows have the slowest speed and greatest range and performance. I tried switching my storm bow with a composite and I ended up hitting less moving targets.