Episode 10: Advent of the Goddess

• SakuraFarron wrote on 2012-01-03 17:35

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  Concept art that I would imagine is for ep10:
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  Thanks! Added along with other pictures.
  
  

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  Maps
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  Dragon Pictures
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  Story Pictures
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• Invertex wrote on 2012-01-03 17:55
  Well...
  
  [SPOILER="Spoiler"]Conor's first image is the last one shown in the credit roll. Seeing it in full size, I think it's actually Keaghen and Tieve under a tree with Nyle (or perhaps the generic robed player) there. That's pretty neat.[/SPOILER]
• SakuraFarron wrote on 2012-01-03 18:16
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  Lann
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  Black Guardian Set mixed with PD Boots by TeddySakura, on Flickr
  
  

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  Gold Guardian Helm with Chiulin by TeddySakura, on Flickr
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  Fiona
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  White Guardian Set and Fallen Angel Boots by TeddySakura, on Flickr
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  Evie
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  Pink and White Guardian Top in town by TeddySakura, on Flickr
  
  

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  Pink and White Guardian Top in town2 by TeddySakura, on Flickr
  
  

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  Purple and Black Guardian Top mixed with Raider's Skirt by TeddySakura, on Flickr
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  [SIZE="3"]Weapon/Armor Comparison Charts[/SIZE]*

  
  
  Following the Item Comparison Tool format on VindictusDB.com, I made comparison charts of previous weapons to the new dragon weapons (9.5 & 10) Still adding weapon icons/pictures and armor comparisons. I'm not really sure about some popular mixed sets for Lann/Fiona/Karok, if someone could tell me I'd appreciate it :thumb: If there is a typo, let me know I'll fix it xD;
  
  Guardian Set Stats/Comparison (Ep 9.5 v Ep 10)
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  Google Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ArZWCIgfqRpxdDRIejRram9iN253NXM2N1dHN1pOUHc
  
  

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  Lann-Karok-Fiona Guardian Set Stats by TeddySakura, on Flickr
  
  

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  Evie Guardian Set Stats by TeddySakura, on Flickr
  
  

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  Apocryphal and Mhara v Guardian Set by TeddySakura, on Flickr
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  Lann
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  Twin Swords Comparison Sheet by TeddySakura, on Flickr
  
  VindictusDB: http://vindictusdb.com/item-comparer?i=dualsword_recluse;dualsword_vanquisher;dualsword_commander;dualsword_thor;dualsword_glasgavelen;twinsaber;dualsword_splender
  Google Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ArZWCIgfqRpxdDNxNUJKdXhhLTlKNjFuNGJ5LWcwdkE
  
  Twin Spears
  

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  Twin Spear Comparison Sheet by TeddySakura, on Flickr
  
  VindictusDB: http://vindictusdb.com/item-comparer?i=dualspear_zagursh;dualspear_titan;dualspear_chiulin;dualspear_glasgavelen;piraspear;dualspear_madness
  Google Spreadsheet:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ArZWCIgfqRpxdEk0UDViWEJCeC1GOHRrLWdBRnJxUXc
  
  Armor (In Progress)
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  Fiona
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  Long Sword Comparison Sheet by TeddySakura, on Flickr
  
  VindictusDB: http://vindictusdb.com/item-comparer?i=longsword_holy_defender;longsword_thor;longsword_glasgavelen;babel;longsword_noble
  Google Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ArZWCIgfqRpxdEUzTXkzSUd3eDJCNnhWUXNyYUFWTEE
  
  Long Hammer
  

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  Long Hammer Comparison by TeddySakura, on Flickr
  
  VindictusDB: http://vindictusdb.com/item-comparer?i=hammer_black;longhammer_chiulin;hammer_blade;shiningclap;hammer_pierce_core
  Google Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ArZWCIgfqRpxdGI1MGZnQkg3WHoyQkU4MjllX0xTeUE
  
  Small Shield
  

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  Small Shield Comparison by TeddySakura, on Flickr
  
  VindictusDB: http://vindictusdb.com/item-comparer?i=shield_jirkal_left;shield_jirkal_center;shield_jirkal_right;shield_commander;shield_chiulin;shield_cresent;savethequeen;shield_alter_guardian
  Google Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ArZWCIgfqRpxdGYwX1pfbWlVZEJnM2lQNTZjNk9RZFE
  
  Large Shield
  

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  Large Shield Comparison by TeddySakura, on Flickr
  
  VindictusDB: http://vindictusdb.com/item-comparer?i=largeshield_jirkal;largeshield_chiulin;largeshield_diamond;grandcross;largeshield_eternal_faith
  Google Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ArZWCIgfqRpxdG90UFhlYzJ0OTJMNUlBbnkyRU1IWmc
  
  Armor (In Progress)
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  Evie
  
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  VindictusDB: http://vindictusdb.com/item-comparer?i=staff_firework;staff_pobelo;staff_rakum;staff_ingkara;staff_feather;eightteten;staff_soar_sorrow
  Google Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ArZWCIgfqRpxdFRJMVRRTm9xSTFneW5GRXFHbmcwaUE
  
  Battle Scythe
  

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  Battle Scythe Comparison by TeddySakura, on Flickr
  
  VindictusDB: http://vindictusdb.com/item-comparer?i=scythe_blackhammer;scythe_titan;scythe_rakrak;scythe_shadow;scythe_blade;linoteeth;scythe_tear_glow
  Google Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ArZWCIgfqRpxdG1EczRvOTVTYlRBODRkNVZBUjc1QUE
  
  Armor (In Progress)
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  Karok
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  Battle Pillar Comparison by TeddySakura, on Flickr
  
  VindictusDB: http://vindictusdb.com/item-comparer?i=pillar_lion;pillar_blackhammer;pillar_titan;pillar_chiulin;pillar_capricorn;pillar_pillar_blade;paladium;pillar_twist_wave
  Google Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ArZWCIgfqRpxdDFFZU1DNFViQWVaeUdwZUJQMGZucnc
  
  Cestus (Blaster)
  

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  Cestus (Blaster) Comparison Sheet by TeddySakura, on Flickr
  
  Google Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ArZWCIgfqRpxdGFYZTF5WUtaczFwMEhfTXByc0dZbVE
  
  Armor (In Progress)
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• RebeccaBlack wrote on 2012-01-03 23:02
  Does the Guardian set offer stamina or anything? If not... it seems useless for Evie. The other classes may appreciate the 500 defense, though.
• Conor wrote on 2012-01-04 05:55
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• Skye wrote on 2012-01-04 05:57
  ^ Those two in the middle are almost identical.
• SakuraFarron wrote on 2012-01-04 06:46

  Quote from Conor;721429:

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  Quote from Skye;721433:

  ^ Those two in the middle are almost identical.

  
  
  The red one is Elchulus in episode 9.5 (flash back I think) then he's black in episode 10. I wonder why he changed colors :what:
• Skye wrote on 2012-01-04 06:50

  Quote from SakuraFarron;721482:

  The red one is Elchulus in episode 9.5 (flash back I think) then he's black in episode 10. I wonder why he changed colors :what:

  
  
  Well his design changed a bit too. Some details are different.
• Conor wrote on 2012-01-04 08:08
  ANDERE!
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• SakuraFarron wrote on 2012-01-04 08:24
  [SIZE="3"]Crafting Recipe[/SIZE]

  
  Google Translator is a bit rusty. Electric Dragon = Zingrit, Ice Dragon = Bwijekeulroseuui(?)
  ThisIsGame only has the recipe for Evie's armor/weapons, will update when they have more :thumb:
  
  
  Evie's Guardian Set:
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  ThisIsGame Info: http://www.thisisgame.com/heroes/item_set_view2.php?id=106
  
  Google Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ArZWCIgfqRpxdHNHOERPOC1FWkFwSkJwdXlpY0ZvYlE
  
  

  
  
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  • Elchulus's Black Thorn [x4]
    
  • Elchulus's Head Horns [x2]
    
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  Seal Maker Staff & Seal Breaker Battle Scythe:
  
  ThisIsGame Info (Staff): http://www.thisisgame.com/heroes/item_view2.php?id=2132
  ThisisGame Info (Scythe): http://www.thisisgame.com/heroes/item_view2.php?id=2133
  
  Google Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ArZWCIgfqRpxdDlkcUh1MW5IR1E3OUtsTzlaMTdHakE
• Invertex wrote on 2012-01-04 08:44
  Not looking fowards to these sets.
  The reason? They require multiple hard breakoffs and rare drops each (I'm assuming Electric Pockets, Ice Crystals, and Tears are the rare drops. That's 8, for one set).
  
  I mean, it makes sense for these to be harder to get, but I just hate the RNG aspect of it all.
• SakuraFarron wrote on 2012-01-04 08:50

  Quote from Invertex;721591:

  Not looking fowards to these sets.
  The reason? They require multiple hard breakoffs and rare drops each (I'm assuming Electric Pockets, Ice Crystals, and Tears are the rare drops. That's 8, for one set).
  
  I mean, it makes sense for these to be harder to get, but I just hate the RNG aspect of it all.

  
  
  I agree @_@ That's why I'd prefer Kai over 2 Dragon Episodes with rare loot to make the stuff :mad:
• foreignreign wrote on 2012-01-04 20:07
  The armor isn't even any good unless you want to stack obscene amounts of DEF anyway. It's absolutely worthless for Evies.
  
  The Dragon fights look legitimately fun, and if how I'm reading it is correct, you can do 10 runs of each a week (one a day for the 8-man version + three a week for 24-man version) so that should give you more than enough playtime on Vindictus a day without having multiple 61+ chars.
• RebeccaBlack wrote on 2012-01-04 20:49
  I really hope VIP capsules allow us to do six of the big dragons a week.
  
  And yeah, seems Guardian is useless for Evies. It's a real shame. Oh well, we still get a nice set~ And I think many Lanns and possibly Fionas/Karoks would take 500 defense over 150-200 attack or however much it is.
  
  I seriously don't see why people dislike rare drops sooo much. I mean, if Vindictus doesn't get harder, why are you even going to bother to play it? You'd get bored if every drop was reasonably common. I like the drop rate of Glas Pants and other rare items. It gives people something to be really excited about instead of just thinking, "maybe I'll get an item hardly worth more than 1m this run".
  
  If you insist on crafting everything and refuse to buy materials, then you're just being ridiculous. It doesn't make a difference whether you get 20 Lionotus Hearts, sell them and buy Glas Pants or just get the Glas Pants directly, and to force yourself to find every little thing is just unnecessarily torturing yourself.
• Invertex wrote on 2012-01-04 23:18

  Quote from RebeccaBlack;722211:

  I really hope VIP capsules allow us to do six of the big dragons a week.
  
  And yeah, seems Guardian is useless for Evies. It's a real shame. Oh well, we still get a nice set~ And I think many Lanns and possibly Fionas/Karoks would take 500 defense over 150-200 attack or however much it is.
  
  I seriously don't see why people dislike rare drops sooo much. I mean, if Vindictus doesn't get harder, why are you even going to bother to play it? You'd get bored if every drop was reasonably common. I like the drop rate of Glas Pants and other rare items. It gives people something to be really excited about instead of just thinking, "maybe I'll get an item hardly worth more than 1m this run".
  
  If you insist on crafting everything and refuse to buy materials, then you're just being ridiculous. It doesn't make a difference whether you get 20 Lionotus Hearts, sell them and buy Glas Pants or just get the Glas Pants directly, and to force yourself to find every little thing is just unnecessarily torturing yourself.

  
  
  I just hate RNGs in general. It's a bit of a stretch, but it's almost like enhancing something. With killing the boss as the equivlent of getting a weapon to the point where you can enhance it. Sure the rate might look high (even 40% seems fairly high), but in reality you won't get 2 of 5 to work. RNGs just tend to lead to frustration for me simply as I'd rather be able to have a reliable idea of when I'll get a drop (say a quest that requires me to kill the dragon 20 times) versus just hoping for a rare drop for weeks on end.
  
  It simply means that the RNG plays so much into if you're a "good" or a "bad" player, that it frustrates me. I mean most of the best geared people have at least a +12, if not higher. You could potentially break a ton of weapons to get nothing, or get a +15 in one shot. And with how stat based Vindi's endgame is, I just hate how that random number generator controls so much of this character development.
  
  Also of note. There are very few drops (I'd say one, Heavy Warrior Hammer Fragments) that are worth over 1m that aren't from a daily raid. Making that money to buy your way out of getting a rare drop requires more rare drops. It's an endless loop really.
  
  I've come to accept that RNGs and droprates are key to all MMOs, but I still don't like it at all. I mean, I miss stuff like the Savage set. The key ingredient was the Polar Bear's eye, which required a party to get the breakoff (which is still fairly hard). I much rather the rarest items be breakoffs that require the party to work to get the drop. The dragons all seem to have valuable breakoffs, but I much rather see most rare items just be hard to obtain breaks.