Beamer wrote on Sep 18, 2012, 13:09:

Axis wrote on Sep 18, 2012, 12:04:
Windows 8 biggest thing since 95?

Maybe if you define "biggest thing" as "biggest hype from Microsoft".

See I remember converting our 100+ machines from 3.1 to 95, and yes it was an awesome transition. You're better off these days recommending Linux for office use if you can get them to accept it, Win 7 if not -- sure as shit won't be Win8.

Linux is an awful suggestion for office use - it does not have Office.

OpenOffice is ok for word processing, especially as Word is garbage, but who uses a word processor anymore? Everything is either email, spreadsheets or powerpoint. Nothing compares to Excel, even half as close, and while PowerPoint has issues it's a miracle when combined with Think-Cell.

xXBatmanXx wrote on Sep 17, 2012, 20:56:

[Obama campaign placing ads in video games…

another reason on top of the many not to vote for him....

sauron wrote on Sep 14, 2012, 15:33:

Axis wrote on Sep 14, 2012, 14:08:
Yes as I mentioned you throw down the Choking Gas followed by the Cluster bomb and everything in the AOE gets weakness (50% less damage 50% of the time) and lasts about 20 seconds per application on all mobs up to bosses.

It's extremely fast, and does huge dps to boot. Its hands down the most effective mitigation in the game, and one of if not the most useful tool in our belts.

Oh score! I didn't know that one either. I'm definitely bringing a shortbow as alt weapon on my Thief as well!

Creston wrote on Sep 14, 2012, 13:55:

Trevellian wrote on Sep 14, 2012, 12:41:

Creston wrote on Sep 14, 2012, 12:11:
2) I ask "Combo Field? So I need someone else to help?"

The information is not as difficult to find as some people would like you to believe.

http://www.shadowrefuge.com/2012/06/cross-profession-combos-closer-look.html

It isn't some mystic rare knowledge.

I knew about combos, but I will readily admit I didn't know you could combo with yourself. Though since you'd need to get two skills specifically to line up this one combo, and usually the results last a few seconds, I do wonder if it's really all that useful?

Is this something you could set up by yourself to apply to multiple enemies? If so, then that'd be pretty awesome.

Thanks to Verno and NewMaxx who also linked to the same article(s)!

Creston

sauron wrote on Sep 14, 2012, 12:59:
Self-combo on Thief is really fun. For example, if you use Smoke Screen or Black Powder, then Heartseeker, the combo puts you into stealth. Then you Backstab for maximum damage.

I'm sure there are others but have only been messing around with them for a little while.

Verno wrote on Sep 14, 2012, 12:49:

Trevellian wrote on Sep 14, 2012, 12:41:

Creston wrote on Sep 14, 2012, 12:11:
2) I ask "Combo Field? So I need someone else to help?"

The information is not as difficult to find as some people would like you to believe.

http://www.shadowrefuge.com/2012/06/cross-profession-combos-closer-look.html

It isn't some mystic rare knowledge.

Yeah exactly. He asked what a combo field was and understanding the basics of that is more important than explaining to him how to create all of his individual class ones in detail. Not like this stuff was super secret hidden info either and even the most fervent players probably haven't memorized them all.

Kudos to Travellian and NewMaxx for the info links without drama.

I should have just ignored him off the bat, my bad fellas.

Verno wrote on Sep 14, 2012, 12:40:

Axis wrote on Sep 14, 2012, 12:35:
You could have said in 5 words exactly how thiefs do it, but choose not to because you didn't know.

Transparent Verno, very.

Err, explaining what something is instead of just "you do it by pushing this button" is probably more useful hence my post but whatever you're clearly just interested in verbal sniping and vague "info" posts.

You've earned your permanent ignore little one, hasta la vista

Axis wrote on Sep 14, 2012, 12:35:
You could have said in 5 words exactly how thiefs do it, but choose not to because you didn't know.

Transparent Verno, very.

Verno wrote on Sep 14, 2012, 12:40:
Err, explaining what something is instead of just "you do it by pushing this button" is probably more useful hence my post but whatever you're clearly just interested in verbal sniping and vague "info" posts.

You've earned your permanent ignore little one, hasta la vista

Verno wrote on Sep 14, 2012, 12:24:

Well so far everyone seems to know everything, so I'm asking you guys to tell me something and it's glaringly apparent people like Verno and AngrGamer have no clue yet continue to comment on balance and changes as if they do.

Haha good lord you're deluded, it's like Derek Smart meets WoW Raider. I'll be the first person to admit I don't know everything there is to know in the game, you're the buffoon claiming to know everything and be the sole proprietor of information related to the game.

2) I ask "Combo Field? So I need someone else to help?"

The wiki has a pretty readable explanation but people have made some handy charts you can print. The basics are pretty easy to grasp though. In this case our resident Confucius is referring mainly to weakness I assume (hes very vague) for the glancing blows, certainly helpful but not essential to group composition.

Creston wrote on Sep 14, 2012, 12:11:

Axis wrote on Sep 14, 2012, 11:55:

See? Told ya most people have no idea of Thief's capabilities, no offense creston I'm just sick of giving information and ppl acting like they knew it all along.

1) You say "Area Weakness Combo field is the only true survival tool."

2) I ask "Combo Field? So I need someone else to help?"

3) You respond "blablabla I'm the greatest, sick of giving "information.

I don't know how things work where you're from, but here what you did doesn't actually count as GIVING INFORMATION. You bleated something, I asked a question, you never explained anything, and patted yourself on the shoulder. Alright man, you are the greatest GW2 God alive. Good on you.

Racket Hatcatcher! There, do something with that information!

Now, if you would take the time to explain what you mean, and I find your information useful, I would be very happy to thank you for it.

Creston

1AngryGamer wrote on Sep 14, 2012, 12:00:

Axis wrote on Sep 14, 2012, 11:44:

Funny this is the first time I've posted it, no one does it and there's no gw2guru posts highlighting it.

You won't be doing condition dmg to get event loot kills in pve, especially once a warrior is around. Hell most people don't even know how loot actually works - I do.

Any fucktard that listens to GW2 podcasts knows this information...talk about regurgitating