Nek 3 (HELP!) - Page 2

MysidiaDrakkenbane · 11-02-2006, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Tiesto

If you can swtich out some classes, then it would be a little easier like Elanie/Niber mentioned.

One suggestion is to max your Gamma in the display settings. This should help you see a lot better in there.

You'll get used to the traps etc. once you get a feel for the zone, they're not that big of a deal.

And, OMG, the making you short part is awesome, I fkn love that. :D How can you say it's not fun???

It wasn't fun when we saw our coercer slam down to half of his health. I was like WTF??

Are you able to see the traps on the floor? I'll be the first to admit, my gamma isn't up that high (to make the graphics look better)

Ezze · 11-02-2006, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MysidiaDrakkenbane

It wasn't fun when we saw our coercer slam down to half of his health. I was like WTF??

Are you able to see the traps on the floor? I'll be the first to admit, my gamma isn't up that high (to make the graphics look better)

That sounds like loads of fun actually :P Mini coercer who just got creamed for 50%hp going WTF?? LOL! Love it.

Like I said, you'll learn as you do the zone more where the traps are. With 2 healers in there, though, you should have no problem healing through them.

What's the HP/MIT like on your tank btw?

In regards to Gamma, def. boost it up. It makes a huge difference, at least on my PC.

Alania · 11-02-2006, 12:01 PM

If you don't like to turn up your gamma (i don't like it either) in the lighting section of your options there is a "Minimum ambient light" option you can turn up to actually make dark places brighter without the gamma washout.

Kiara · 11-02-2006, 12:05 PM

With regards to the traps that slam up into you with the rusty spikes.

(Gods I love this zone. Seriously.. it rocks my socks and I trigger the traps on purpose cause it's THAT MUCH FUN. But that's me, and I'm a little tetched.)

There are places on the floor you can see the triggers. For the rusty spikes it looks like those terracotta roofing tiles. There are two little mounds on the floor that are off colour. You can have a scout disarm them, or you can go around. Some places, you can't get past them, so you just have to be prepared.

The shrinking trap ( LOVE IT OMG ) can also be disarmed, and it's better to fight those mobs in the hall. Disarm the trap and have your tank body pull a single group. Ranged pulls brings it all.

I really think it was just first time through issues. Once you get used to it, you'll actually enjoy the traps, I think. It adds some fun to it all.

It is a challenging zone, much like the level 50 instance was when it came out. I can't wait for us to go back!!

* calls her tank to start making demands *

Choadley · 11-02-2006, 01:55 PM

All that was said. You'll get better every time in. Since you have a coercer with you, you are completely missing out if you don't charm a box. That is the best. lol

MysidiaDrakkenbane · 11-02-2006, 02:04 PM

I'll let the coercer know, if we go in with him again. Thank you all, for your help. My guildies and I are going to give it another run on Friday night and see if we do any better. =)

Jayad · 11-02-2006, 06:53 PM

It would help a lot to do the zone with an experienced group once to see how it's done. Or if you prefer to learn it on your own, then just keep going, dying, and getting better

If your tank is undergeared, he is gonna get smacked around pretty hard. I have solo healed this zone with a 5000 mitigation (buffed) plate tank but it wasn't fun. If you're not getting adds from people trigger traps you should be able to do this zone.

Illuminator · 11-02-2006, 11:02 PM

I duo'd the zone, my coercer with another coercer. Took about as long as a normal group. However, that zone isn't my idea of fun, and I haven't run it since.

Nueen · 11-03-2006, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Illuminator

I duo'd the zone, my coercer with another coercer. Took about as long as a normal group. However, that zone isn't my idea of fun, and I haven't run it since.

Took 2 Coercers 15mins to do that zone? Impressive!

Illuminator · 11-03-2006, 01:55 AM

As long as a normal group, not Nueen's Super Duper All Star Extravaganza Hosted By Richard Simmons. No, the epic2x wasn't viable, but I never heard anyone say Let's farm Nek3 so we can kill the epic2x!!