tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829401646612727780.post252686932734430324..comments2024-02-07T08:32:53.306+00:00Comments on Stabbed Up: DDO: Microtransactions analysisUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829401646612727780.post-38833896080823617202009-10-30T20:53:09.715+00:002009-10-30T20:53:09.715+00:00I'm pretty sure you can do absolutely fine wit...I'm pretty sure you can do absolutely fine with any class as a 28 pointer. I haven't raided yet but it seems like a community where you can find "casual" raid guilds.<br /><br />You probably won't find it easy to get into an extremely hardcore raid guild with a 28 pointer but you don't strike me as the type of player who wants that.<br /><br />If you are playing a class based on one main stat you can be almost indistinguishable from a 32 pointer by taking an 18 in your main stat and a 16 in Con.<br /><br />For example Fighter/Barb 18 Str 16 Con<br />Sorc 18 Cha 16 Con<br />Wizard 18 Int 16 Con<br />Cleric 18 Wis 16 Con<br /><br />A 32 pointer can't reach 2 18s so all they can do is pad out some fairly irrelevant stat.<br /><br />(NB racial adjustments not included)<br /><br />If you need stats as pre-requisites for certain feats or you are playing a class like Paladin that needs several stats (Str, Con, Cha and possibly a little Wis) you will feel the missing points.<br /><br />My own attitude is just to play what seems fun and be prepared to re-roll if I ever find myself wanting to get serious with this game.Stabshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08716211705647213383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829401646612727780.post-73359820137502561112009-10-30T12:34:43.574+00:002009-10-30T12:34:43.574+00:00Ok, Having readup a bit more about it I think ther...Ok, Having readup a bit more about it I think there is something called Greater Re-incarnation which does exactly what I want. <br /><br />My noob understanding is as follows: <br /><br />True Re-incarnation: Rerolls you character as a level 1 with 34 stat points. Start again from scratch.<br /><br />Greater Re-incarnation: Keeps your level and current achievements but upgrades a 28 point to a 32 point and allows a free respec.<br /><br />Lesser Re-incarnation: Like greater but without the upgrade to 32 points. <br /><br />A far as I can tell the components required for re-incarnation can either be bought in the cash shop or can be got in game (via grind I am sure).<br /><br />Not sure why someone would opt for lesser rather than greater but perhaps it is for purists. <br /><br />Anyway it appears my rant was groundless - above seems to meet my needs exactlymbphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09037758442729422620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829401646612727780.post-87393242593020618392009-10-30T11:59:02.992+00:002009-10-30T11:59:02.992+00:00Hi Stabs. As I understand true re-incarnation you ...Hi Stabs. As I understand true re-incarnation you have to start again as a level 1 character. I would prefer to see an option to advance to a 32 (or even 34) point build at the level cap without starting over. <br /><br />This is all a moot point for me anyway - I tend to spend a few months in a game and then move on so I doubt I will ever get to the stage where I really need those four extra stat points.mbphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09037758442729422620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829401646612727780.post-19789622349733908462009-10-30T03:30:09.834+00:002009-10-30T03:30:09.834+00:00You can true ress though in fact it's easier f...You can true ress though in fact it's easier for new players to true ress than for veterans (who face the wrench of losing all their Tome bonuses).<br /><br />Once you true ress once you become a 34 point character whether you started as 28 points or 32.<br /><br />I also agree that you don't need to make the game easier. Pretty much all of the problems I've seen so far come from plain old-fashioned bad play like walking into traps after the rogue shouts Trap! or everyone splitting up in unsolable elite content.<br /><br />Not that I'm innocent of any of that *blush*Stabshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08716211705647213383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829401646612727780.post-35222562010246265192009-10-29T19:53:44.299+00:002009-10-29T19:53:44.299+00:00Great series of posts Stabs. The best seller list ...Great series of posts Stabs. The best seller list on the store gives us an interesting insight into what people are buying. <br /><br />I haven't felt the need to spend any real money yet but I am quite happy to spend money on content (leveling sigils / adventure packs) instead of grinding to unlock it. As a matter of personal pride I intend not to spend money on potions / gear / stat upgrades etc. <br /><br />I am not sure yet about the 32 point character builds. I imagine most of the content is balanced for a 28 point build so 32 point builds sound like easy mode and I don't want that. On the other hand I can imagine that those 4 extra points could become vital at end game. Its a pity you cannot put off buying the 32 point upgrade until your character has already reached maximum level.mbphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09037758442729422620noreply@blogger.com