Curse

Zinger314 · Sep 20, 2006, 12:14 AM // 00:14

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Originally Posted by Vermilion Okeanos

I am far more interested in signet of illusion... Waiting for the info on recharge/cast time.

16 attribute for any spell in the game...? Too awesome. I doubt it will change the next spell into illusion type thou (mantra of persistance). I hope they don't go "next mesemer spell", although that would still be great.

It's implied that Signet of Illusion will affect any spell, since Inspired Hex and Arcane Thievery is mentioned in conjunction. Seriously, you people need to read between the lies.

I have a strong feelign ArenaNet will butcher the recharge time, though. If it's greater than 15 seconds, it'll be useless.

Phoenix Ex · Sep 20, 2006, 12:23 AM // 00:23

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Originally Posted by Zinger314

It's implied that Signet of Illusion will affect any spell, since Inspired Hex and Arcane Thievery is mentioned in conjunction. Seriously, you people need to read between the lies.

I have a strong feelign ArenaNet will butcher the recharge time, though. If it's greater than 15 seconds, it'll be useless.

Or worse, make you lose all energy for using it, like Signet of Disenchantment

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Reza · Sep 20, 2006, 01:14 AM // 01:14

new paragon shout, LOL

Without a solid counter to touch-type skills, we decided to add a new Paragon shout called "Can't Touch This," which causes touch skills used on friends within earshot to completely fail. This will allow players to counter skills like Blackout, Shock, or Vampiric Touch more effectively.

touch rangers can go touch something else now, cuz this isnt touchable anymore! :P

Mr_eX · Sep 20, 2006, 01:44 AM // 01:44

What I want to know is why doesn't the Male Paragon have an MC Hammer dance?

Kha · Sep 20, 2006, 02:07 AM // 02:07

This skill isn't in response to Touch Rangers. It's clearly been added by the request of the Ghostly Hero:

Cloudpiercer · Sep 20, 2006, 03:10 AM // 03:10

I just want to say HA!!

This is so funny, I mean you gotta love Anet. I know people say just run and blah blah from touch groups, but running is hardly ever an effective strategy... especially when touch rangers started bringing storm chaser with them. All gimmick builds should have counters and this is awesome.

Plus the name is just awesome, they just need a class that can do the hammer dance while its being shouted.... maybe the male Dervish lol!

(awesome thread

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johnmedgla · Sep 20, 2006, 03:37 AM // 03:37

I've noticed that whenever I post lately I've tended to ramble on a bit more than I shoud so just this once, I'll be succinct.
<3 u ANet
Zomg Luxons = pwned! (On Euro servers Luxons touchers seem to outnumber Kurzick touchers by at least 20 to 1)

I have to say though, when I saw the name, I had to double check this was Mid Spetember and not April 1st.

Vermilion Okeanos · Sep 20, 2006, 03:47 AM // 03:47

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Originally Posted by Zinger314

It's implied that Signet of Illusion will affect any spell, since Inspired Hex and Arcane Thievery is mentioned in conjunction. Seriously, you people need to read between the lies.

I have a strong feelign ArenaNet will butcher the recharge time, though. If it's greater than 15 seconds, it'll be useless.

What I mean was, "I hope they don't change it to 'next mesemer spell'". While both inspired hex and arcane thievery are not illusion is the main catch I believe.

Claudia Starlight · Sep 20, 2006, 06:42 AM // 06:42

EDIT: Just realized that the Signet of Illusion is actually some sort of *catalyst* used to obnoxiously boost your newly-acquired spell.

Oh and it did mention the NEXT spell you cast... which means it's sort of like a one-shot boost?

Dragannia · Sep 20, 2006, 07:00 AM // 07:00

Ugh, "Can't Touch This." Before, with "It's just a flesh wound." it was kinda amusing, now they're just milking it dry. At least make it have a BIT of seriousness, like "For Great Justice!" and stuff had.

Alberic · Sep 20, 2006, 07:40 AM // 07:40

I'm having deja vu...

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...09&referrerid=

Ipillo Wupwup · Sep 20, 2006, 08:02 AM // 08:02

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Originally Posted by Claudia Starlight

EDIT: Just realized that the Signet of Illusion is actually some sort of *catalyst* used to obnoxiously boost your newly-acquired spell.

Oh and it did mention the NEXT spell you cast... which means it's sort of like a one-shot boost?

Yes, but a pretty powerful one - just imagine you steal Animate Flesh Golem or Chain Lightning or any other powerful offensive skill that doesn't require a specific weapon and then use it with 12 or so points in illusion magic...

Paperfly · Sep 20, 2006, 08:14 AM // 08:14

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At least make it have a BIT of seriousness, like "For Great Justice!" and stuff had.

Stupid poetic justice!
/Homer

Anryla · Sep 20, 2006, 08:14 AM // 08:14

Ally gets life transfer -> Inspire Hex -> Signet of Illusion -> Life Transfer on enemy

I sort of see the usefullness of that skill now

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TheMadKingGeorge · Sep 20, 2006, 08:20 AM // 08:20

its not to powerfull at all like you say ""kite it"" if he has it on him run away

or just attack the guy using it

TheMadKingGeorge · Sep 20, 2006, 08:21 AM // 08:21

thats why you should always cover hex

Ipillo Wupwup · Sep 20, 2006, 08:26 AM // 08:26

I don't know if that really works, Anryla, since the vague description on guildwars.com says "which will make the next spell you cast use your Illusion attribute". So it might well be that you can't use hexes with signet of illusions...

But even if it just works for spells it could be quite useful if you use it after arcane thievery ("one random spell is disabled for target foe, and Arcane Thievery is replaced by that spell").

Let's stick to the example I used before: the air spiker...
Arcane thievery catches a random spell from target foe = 1:8 chance to get the chain lightning.
Target has rez signet equipped = 1:7 chance.
Target has rez signet and glyph of (lesser) energy = 1:6 chance
And so on - the more non-spells the target has equipped the better the chance to get a good spell.

Arcane thievery & signet of illusions might be pretty worthless on a ranger, assassin, warrior and maybe even (healing) monk, but if you get the rigt spell from a necro, ele or ritualist it could really help your team.

Anryla · Sep 20, 2006, 08:33 AM // 08:33

Did I get something wrong. I thought hexes was spells or have I completely missunderstood this?
I think the in game text even say "Hex Spell", and yeah, the description is a little vague so we are still speculating of course

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Ipillo Wupwup · Sep 20, 2006, 08:39 AM // 08:39

I sure hope that they count hexes as hex spells like they normally do - I just wanted to point out that this might be the catch on the otherwise really sweet signet

Oh, and another thing: how about combining this with mantra of signets? Even with no points in inspiration magic it instantly recharges the signet used in the next 10 seconds...

Arcane thievery --> mantra of signets --> signet of illusions --> fire away with stolen spell... Uses three skill slots but might nonetheless be quite interessting for upcoming mesmer builds.

Carth` · Sep 20, 2006, 08:57 AM // 08:57

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Originally Posted by Kha

This skill isn't in response to Touch Rangers. It's clearly been added by the request of the Ghostly Hero:

lol