Not a whine but can we please fix melee?

[Villert]

Originally Posted by nilbog [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I like how people think all the "developers" do the same work. If you think all of us, even the ones who actually do the source work, missed this huge thread, you're wrong. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

If it helps this situation to say, "we're working on it", or "thinking of solutions", pick whichever sounds better to you. Melee and caster mechanics are important issues.

Personally, I do mostly database work, world building, and scripting. Nothing having to do with this particular problem.

Melee is high priority. Hope that helps.

This is all we've wanted. It really doesn't mean much, but it's something. We haven't heard anything except, "Melee is working as intended" or, "Maybe the mob you were fighting is underconned" or, "we're on the same code as eqemu"... Thank you Nilbog, we all have faith that you'll be able to make it work, we just need to hear that you're working on it sometimes :-p

[Wildir]

thanks for update Nilbog

[girth]

Thank you nilbog - that does help. sorry for my asshole post

[guineapig]

Well now that we're all friends again, let's sing a song!!! [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.][You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.][You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Goobles]

Fix AC imo. Tanks need to tank.

[zionmuffin]

Is there any data that melee players could collect that would help correct this problem? I have no idea what kind of statistical data tracking is done at the moment, but I just wanted to say that I'm sure most of us are willing to help fix this! Just let us know what ya need. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] I would like to see a constant flow of new players jumping in and giving classic another try, so lets not forget whats said in these forums may turn people off and affect their decision to play... My 2 copper worth...

-Cavarian

[guineapig]

double post, sorry

[guineapig]

http://www.therunes.net/guide_ac.html

This is a decent guide dealing with various AC calculations. It doesn't date back to classic but it's still helpful.
It's quite possible that the error in the code has to do with soft caps, which I quite honestly have completely forgotten about. This would explain why only certain classes seem to be experiencing this.

Also, from now on I think people posting should give as much info as possible:

class
level
AC
Agi
level and name of mobs used in example

And approximate duration of fight wouldn't be completely useless either since the longer the fight is, the greater the chance of max damage hits happening.

I for one DO NOT want to see tanks and melee disappearing from the server. Variety is my favorite part of the game and I like to see it in the groups I play with.

Basically, I needs me a meat shield to haste and buff and will do whatever I can to help resolve this for them.

[Cribanox]

I am playing a level 9 ranger and I solo a lot, and it honestly doesnt feel any different than it did when I played 7-8 years ago. I mean, I'm wearing very old crappy armor, using a 6/22 wep with 75str, and I mean I can solo dark blues right now back to back (after a littl downtime sure).

I'm actually trying to practice bow kiting which makes some dark blues and evens start the fight at 50%-75% health.

One thing I might notice, even though its probably just in my head, is that I miss quite often.

[Danth]

Anyone who thinks things are right in their current form has to be either a melee newbie, or an alzheimer's patient. I can think of no other explanations as to how someone can think something so blatantly broken is 'fine'.

But then again, that's the nature of forums, there's always some fanboy claiming everything's okay. There were even a few people defending the ~65% missrate a few weeks ago!

Go ahead, I want to see someone tell me that the yellow bar is working just like classic, too.


Danth