Code Update 11/24/2012 Q&A

Opey · **Posted:** Sat Dec 08, 2012 9:22 am

I like how Galactus uses logic and a vast understanding of game mechanics to formulate his ideas and arguments about the game.

Baldric · **Posted:** Sat Dec 08, 2012 9:24 am

Galactus, 5 MP on a piece of armor before the change was the same as 5 MP and 5 AP on a piece of armor after the change.

And yeah, opey. I was going to refrain from rehashing the whole "all opinions are not equal" discussion, though.

Dulrik · **Posted:** Sat Dec 08, 2012 9:27 am

Yes, let's refrain from rehashing that again. The forums are open to comment by all (who observe the rules).

Imperialistic_Babble · **Joined:** Sat Feb 23, 2008 5:38 pm **Posts:** 381

Dulrik wrote:

Yes, let's refrain from rehashing that again. The forums are open to comment by all (who observe the rules).

Dulrik, you silly newb, you are not welcome to post. Your knowledge of game mechanics are sorely lacking and clearly we need to know who your mortal characters are/were to know if your opinions are valid to comment in regards to PK. Lrn2abc, silly chicken.

JeanValjean · **Posted:** Sat Dec 08, 2012 11:57 am

Dulrik wrote:

- Mastered berserk always succeeds if pulse racing
- Allow retry for fury even if already berserking

This is an absolutely brilliant change. Huuuuge quality of life change for barbs, I might be more giddy than what's reasonable over this, but I now totally want to play a barb.

Galactus · **Joined:** Fri Aug 24, 2012 3:21 pm **Posts:** 906

MP only soaked damage from magical attacks, not from mundane sources, from what I understood. MP still soaks magical damage, from what I understand.

Imperialistic_Babble · **Joined:** Sat Feb 23, 2008 5:38 pm **Posts:** 381

Galactus wrote:

MP only soaked damage from magical attacks, not from mundane sources, from what I understood. MP still soaks magical damage, from what I understand.

Edit: Le sigh. Actually, nevermind. Not even worth it.

Baldric · **Posted:** Sat Dec 08, 2012 12:42 pm

Your understanding was wrong. MP on armor protected against physical attacks that targeted the body part protected by that piece of armor. For example, if someone was stabbing you in the head, you were much better off with a helmet that had +4 MP than one that was unenchanted, even if the two helmets compared as equivalent. Understanding this was fundamental to building a successful character in SK, and would also have been relevant information for anyone who wanted to contribute to a discussion regarding game balance.

Imperialistic_Babble · **Joined:** Sat Feb 23, 2008 5:38 pm **Posts:** 381

Baldric wrote:

Your understanding was wrong. MP on armor protected against physical attacks that targeted the body part protected by that piece of armor. For example, if someone was stabbing you in the head, you were much better off with a helmet that had +4 MP than one that was unenchanted, even if the two helmets compared as equivalent. Understanding this was fundamental to building a successful character in SK, and would also have been relevant information for anyone who wanted to contribute to a discussion regarding game balance.

I love you, Baldric.

Dulrik · **Posted:** Sat Dec 08, 2012 1:15 pm

JeanValjean wrote:

Dulrik wrote:

- Mastered berserk always succeeds if pulse racing
- Allow retry for fury even if already berserking

This is an absolutely brilliant change. Huuuuge quality of life change for barbs, I might be more giddy than what's reasonable over this, but I now totally want to play a barb.

And this isn't even new. I was listing all the berserk changes since April and these were both part of the 4/23/2012 update.
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