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Racthoh · Aug 12, 2005, 10:34 PM // 22:34

Just curious when I get a chance to play, wondering how many matches I could expect to get in. Like if (and that is a BIG if) we lose the first match will I basically call it a day and you'll move onto the next person?

Schorny · Aug 12, 2005, 10:37 PM // 22:37

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Originally Posted by Sarus

On a side note I compiled a list of people that have expressed interest so far.
[...][*]Schorny -- Marcus Healnix -- N/A/ -- X

I prefer Mo, Me or air ele in 4v4

Scaphism · Aug 12, 2005, 10:44 PM // 22:44

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Originally Posted by Racthoh

Just curious when I get a chance to play, wondering how many matches I could expect to get in. Like if (and that is a BIG if) we lose the first match will I basically call it a day and you'll move onto the next person?

It's pretty much a "shoot from the hip" operation. It's not like you have to stand in line at the deli and get a ticket, you get your one chance and it's over.

We play til either A) Someone drops (and doesn't reconnect within a few minutes) B) it gets stupid boring (50+ win streaks), C) it gets late and someone has to go D) We get enough people for tombs and decide to vacate the arena.

If I had to guess I'd say most runs average 30+ matches, but needing to go before then isn't a big deal. If this keeps gaining popularity (and it looks promising) then it should be easy to grab another person when someone has to go.

Winning is a given. Arena is more about fun, being made fun of, and networking.

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Hell, the highlight for me so far was seeing OddSock log into vent with Neo in the channel and suddenly get all apologetic. You could almost hear the moment when he realized that the names on the forum were actually people. It was so cute.

And I missed it? Damn...

Sarus · Aug 12, 2005, 10:55 PM // 22:55

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Just curious when I get a chance to play, wondering how many matches I could expect to get in. Like if (and that is a BIG if) we lose the first match will I basically call it a day and you'll move onto the next person?

As Scaph said it's not that organized. It's not like we have a list of people and once you play with us once we cross you off and chalk one up for being a good guy.

I have everyone on the list I compiled above on my friends list so earlier in the night when we aren't in tombs or GvG I'll just message people on it to check if you're available to play.

Don't worry if you're not available either. It's not like we're gonna hold it against you and never ask again

Once we set up the group we usually go till someone has to log, gets bored, or we go Tombs/GvG. Usually it's ~20 matches at least.

anti_z3r0 · Aug 12, 2005, 11:37 PM // 23:37

What I noticed strategy-wise:

- Instant hex/condition removal
- Excellent observation skills on what skills were being used by the enemies (I don't know if it was through the skill animations or just the bar on the top of the screen when someone is highlighted)
- Almost predicted builds based off of 1 or 2 skills that had been used

What I now know that I didn't know from before:
- Drain Enchantment isn't too shabby of a skill to run as a warrior.
- My mic doesn't like Ventrillo.

Aug 12, 2005, 11:51 PM // 23:51

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Originally Posted by mamluk

I was on the iQ team that beat the other iQ team. The monks were using inspired enchant to grab enchantments off other teams and they did get mending a few times I think, but not against the other iQ team. I think he was being sarcastic.

Oh yeah, we went on a twenty win streak, with all but one victory being flawless.

It was a good time. iQ guys seemed quite cool.

You guys were running the same setup as us, and all 4 monks had the exact same build

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Originally Posted by anti_z3r0

- Excellent observation skills on what skills were being used by the enemies (I don't know if it was through the skill animations or just the bar on the top of the screen when someone is highlighted)
- Almost predicted builds based off of 1 or 2 skills that had been used

Constant Arena runs, knowing skills and watching behaviors will do that to you. Thats how we usually know when to switch off of healing monks to peg other targets. Notice how many times Sarus or Lonedust would say the enemy monk is out of energy

SOT · Aug 12, 2005, 11:59 PM // 23:59

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Originally Posted by Ensign

we'll do a quick build critique before going in.

I repsect you guys, namely because no matter where I hear about you all, from either the horse's mouth, or other players (yes in game you come up far more often than you might think).

However, that statement that you made....left me kinda....chagrined, to say the least.

I mean really.

Cyan · Aug 13, 2005, 12:15 AM // 00:15

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Originally Posted by anti_z3r0

Well, we went on a 20-something win streak until we got piledriven by the other iQ team :-)

then we went on a 15 win streak until someone had to log.

All in all, I had a blast, and now see why you guys do so well. You all were on top of your game 100% conditions didn't stay on me for more than 2 seconds even though my damn mic wouldn't work and the only way I could inform you was to ctrl+click >.<

This was awesome. I hope to do it again sometime if you guys wouldn't mind.

Haha yeah we owned you guys hard

Its alright its not your fault you were on the B team anyways

I bet Sarus and Blackace are gonna flame me hard for saying that

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Originally Posted by sidepocket13

well then i might have to look you guys up! i can handle trash talk and slight flame for my "noobishness" if it helps me learn

We won't flame you

We will only flame our other guildies cause hey thats what guildies do. We are doing this so you guys can learn something and practice your skills so don't be scared, enjoy yourself.

Jake · Aug 13, 2005, 12:17 AM // 00:17

I'm always down for some arena fun. On during the evenings till the early morning hours usually.

IGN is the same.

Neo-LD · Aug 13, 2005, 12:20 AM // 00:20

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Originally Posted by Ensign

What I would like is for people to relate anything helpful they might have learned from our matches back to the community.

Hammer Warriors. Can Deal. Damage. A lot. Of Damage.

And vent makes me lag.

Scaphism · Aug 13, 2005, 12:26 AM // 00:26

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Originally Posted by SOT

I repsect you guys, namely because no matter where I hear about you all, from either the horse's mouth, or other players (yes in game you come up far more often than you might think).

However, that statement that you made....left me kinda....chagrined, to say the least.

I mean really.

I don't really follow why you're chagrined- is it because your builds don't need critiquing? Or is it the way Ensign does his hair for the weekend?
We've tried to emphasize that this isn't the most serious of endeavors. If you'd like to hang out and play with us we're trying to reach out to players who want to get better and do some networking.

It doesn't mean we have all the answers, or think we have all the answers. As a guild, we know a lot about the game (all or nearly all of us played throughout the BWEs, insert other credentials here) and we'll share with people who want to learn by doing, not just from reading forums.

If you don't think there's anything to do to improve your build or your play, we can still probably win some games and have a decent time doing it. But there's some mutual reward built into sharing- both sides (optimally) benefit from the experience. Maybe you're running a build we've never seen or thought up before. There are a lot more of you than there are of us, and despite the many hours we've logged, the populace of this forum has more hours to spend than we do as a group.

So don't be mad. And remember, you've got a great smile!

Aug 13, 2005, 12:28 AM // 00:28

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Originally Posted by Cyan

Haha yeah we owned you guys hard

Its alright its not your fault you were on the B team anyways

I bet Sarus and Blackace are gonna flame me hard for saying that

Wtf we're the B TEAM!? Well, atleast I know who the n00b monk on the other team was

Cyan · Aug 13, 2005, 12:31 AM // 00:31

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So don't be mad. And remember, you've got a great smile!

Are you hitting on him Scaph? Yeesh just ask for his number already

anti_z3r0 · Aug 13, 2005, 02:30 AM // 02:30

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Originally Posted by Scaphism

Maybe you're running a build we've never seen or thought up before.

Why do you think you guys are all running mending? That was all me baby! wammo taught you fools a lesson!

Racthoh · Aug 13, 2005, 02:47 AM // 02:47

Thanks guys for the tips, had a blast. Glad to know I could help bring down that other iQ team

. If we ever do that again I'll try to chat some more on vent.

Tuna · Aug 13, 2005, 02:58 AM // 02:58

Pretty fun, nice playing with folks fromt he forum. I had to cut out part of my headset cord and solder it back together. Everything works but the mic :/

Neo-LD · Aug 13, 2005, 03:26 AM // 03:26

Its very noticable that iQ is playing arena alot right now. They are the only matches I lose -_- lol the funny part is that my team had more kills in 1 match than all 20 of the teams yesterday combined. gg. Theres a long list of people now but you bet I want in on seconds.

You guys make it look easy.

knives · Aug 13, 2005, 03:59 AM // 03:59

Seems like fun to throw down with you guys. I'll be on my mesmer pvp character. IGN: I Hate The Lava Map. I'm on right now, so if you guys wouldn't mind taking me, I'm up for anything.

Linkie · Aug 13, 2005, 04:35 AM // 04:35

I'd just like to take the oppurtunity to apologise to Tuna for being a complete noob tonight

I haven't played for over a week and I had actually been out having a real life for once

On another note, all the other guys are tombsing right now, perhaps if someone leaves we'll be going back in

Ensign · Aug 13, 2005, 05:22 AM // 05:22

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Originally Posted by SOT

I repsect you guys, namely because no matter where I hear about you all, from either the horse's mouth, or other players (yes in game you come up far more often than you might think).

However, that statement that you made....left me kinda....chagrined, to say the least.

I mean really.

I didn't mean that we were going to subject you to a full on critique of your build and what you should run, or some long discussion on why we think Hammer Bash is better than Heavy Blow or whatever. I didn't mean to imply that our builds are superior and that you have to run one of them. In many ways I see this an an opportunity to see what other players are running, and perhaps why.

Mostly we just want to make sure that what you're running makes sense and will mesh with the rest of the team. If you're playing a Ranger that needs to drop QZ to function, then we need to know and build around that. If you're running a protection Monk we'll need to make sure we don't double up on key buffs.

It's also an acknowledgment that things change when you play in an organized team. For example, I'm sure that many players who frequent the arenas are used to running self-heals, because they're needed in that unreliable environment. But when you're running with us, you should have excellent Monk support that you can rely upon, so the self heals end up being counterproductive. Also, there are players from all sorts of different backgrounds on these boards and playing with us in arena. Some of them are PvP veterans and a couple quick words will let us know what you're running. Others are just dipping into competitive PvP, and going over skill selections and *why* is important.

A little bit of preparation and discussion of builds goes on before every PvP run. These arena runs are no different.

Peace,
-CxE