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Freelance Ramblings / Re: Hills of Shade & Rk III Spells

« on: August 08, 2009, 08:51:29 PM »

  
Bumping this again.  I didn't realise that Bimbalicus win unlocked certain rk3 spells from Bertoxxulous' Chosen camp.  For those who already have the faction with this camp, and attended a successful Bimbalicus kill, you may find the rk3 versions useful.  Even if you don't have the faction or Bimbalicus win yet, it's worth checking the lists above, for potentially useful spells.  Also note, as you build faction, rk2's become available of the above listed spells.


Thanks Danaen for pointing out the Bimbalicus unlocking rk3s.

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Freelance Ramblings / Re: Hills of Shade & Rk III Spells

« on: July 10, 2009, 07:59:20 PM »

  

Bumping this post, as Scorn is coming up on the calender soon.

This upcoming target ties into unlocking the above associated rk3's via a task.  The task requires a Scorn kill to update, and a collect/hand-in of a Petal of Erollisi (that cannot be prelooted).

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Freelance Ramblings / Hills of Shade & Rk III Spells

« on: February 21, 2009, 11:50:35 PM »

  

SoF - Hills of Shade & Rk III Spells

Both Scorn & Bimbalicus raids, combined with related faction tasks unlock rk3 spells listed below.  Raspers site is a good reference for the related faction tasks required.

Faction Masks:

There are faction masks for both Kirathas and Blackwater.  These are sold at the a mysterious stranger NPC.  Loc approx. 450 by 940.  Wearing a mask in certain areas, makes it easier to move around with less chance of agro.  For waypoint/loot groundspawn tasks, I found the masks handy.


List of HoS Rk III Spells - Camp Valor

The mysterious stranger is the elite supplier NPC who sells the spells listed below.  To unlock these versions, you need to complete all of the related faction tasks, as well as defeating Scorn and looting a Petal of Erollisi from the corpse to update task.  Details on the faction tasks can be found at Raspers here.

                                               

SPELL NAME		CLASS
Circle of Divinity Rk. III		Cleric
Promised Recovery Rk. III		Mage, Beastlord
Ancestral Intervention Rk. III		Shaman
Aura of Endless Glamour Rk. III		Enchanter
Burst of Morrow Rk. III		Paladin
Solarsliver Rk. III		Druid

List of HoS Rk III Spells - Bertoxxulous' Chosen

Shelsy Shadestepper it the NPC elite supplier for the spells listed below.  To unlock these versions, you need to complete all of the related faction tasks, as well as the Bimbalicus raid.  The related tasks can be found at Raspers, here.

                                                      

SPELL NAME		CLASS
Song: Polyphony of Pain Rk. III		Bard
Spell: Aura of Horror Rk. III		Enchanter
Spell: Growl of the Puma Rk. III		Beastlord
Spell: Soulthirst Horror Rk. III		Shadowknight
Tome of Fadelure Rk. III		Rogue
Spell: Splort Rk. III		Necromancer
Spell: Wildmagic Burst Rk. III		Wizard

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Freelance Ramblings / The Search for the Ultimate Story (MMM Flag Task)

« on: July 20, 2009, 04:13:53 PM »

  

The Search for the Ultimate Story (MMM Flag Task)

Meldrath's Majestic Mansion raid access is split into two parts:  Group zone MMM flag, and the associated raid flag.  Both these flags are combined into a task called: The Search for the Ultimate Story.

With the advent of levels/AA, this progression task isn't much of a hassle as it once may have been for many.  However, this doesn't negate the fact that for certain stages, it's still troublesome for those without the resources to handle the areas solo or even molo.

The purpose here is to help facilitate the group progression stages for this task, by providing a place to co-ordinate the task activities with others whom are willing to assist, or require assistance in some way.  If you so desire to participate, please feel free to reply to this post, with your request or offer to help others.  For in game co-ordination, I'd recommend utilizing the FLRaids:raids channel as an additional resource.  The channel is never moderated, and I'm attempting to promote it's use for group forming during non-raid times.


* Please Read:

It's important to realise, people are more receptive to help those who have taken some inititive in at least completing up to the Beza/Zeka document stages.  Prior to those steps, are merely hails, waypoint updates, and related collection/hand-ins.  Please use the above link to get started.

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Freelance Ramblings / Powersource Unlocking Raids

« on: July 18, 2009, 09:10:32 PM »

  

Powersource Unlocking Raids

Completion of various SoF raids unlock higher quality TBS Tradeskilled Powersources.   This does not include the vendor sold PS's in Katta (those require Solteris raids to unlock, and special currency).

Short version: ANY Steam Factory, MMM, or Crystallos raid event unlocks ALL TS Powersources.

Detailed version: ANY of the following raids listed below will unlock the TS PS's:

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Clankwrench
Mining Behemoth
Spindlecrank
Bimbalicus
Deepscar
Big Bynn
MMM - Breakneck
MMM - Krond
MMM - Battle Room (Tactical Prototype)
MMM - Brinda Sprockets
MMM - Bargangle Tinkerson
MMM - Meldrath the Malignant
Crystalos - Halls of Fire
Crystalos - Keepers of Stone
Crystalos - Ice Constructs
Crystalos - Aerius Windfury
Crystalos - Tjudawos
Crystalos - Kildrukaun
Crystalos - Zeixshi`Kar
Crystalos - Vyskudra
Crystalos - Brood Mother Visziaj
Crystalos - Kerafyrm the Awakended

Tradeskill Powersource List

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TS Powersource List		TIER (Solteris Ranked)
Pure Energeian Ice Orb		1
Pure Energeian Fire Orb		1
Pure Energeian Earth Orb		1
Pure Energeian Air Orb		1
Pure Energeian Growth Orb		2
Pure Energeian Decay Orb		2
Pure Energeian Poison Orb		2
Pure Energeian Disease Orb		2
Pure Energeian Water Orb		3
Pure Energeian Shadow Orb		3
Pure Energeian Light Orb		4
Pure Energeian Steam Orb		4
Pure Energeian Stone Orb		5
Pure Energeian Ethereal Orb		6
Pure Energeian Elemental Orb		6
Pure Energeian Metal Orb		7
Pure Energeian Death Orb		7

* Note: I've ranked these using Solteris tiers because there are lower raids in SoF which unlock TS PS's up to certain tiers.  BMK 1 & 2, opens Tiers 1-5 in the above list.  Raids such as: Octa, Wirlem, Scorn, will not unlock any TS PS's.  The rest I've covered above.

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Freelance Ramblings / Re: El Bardo is back!

« on: June 20, 2009, 07:14:08 AM »

  
/cheer!


Encourage others on your server to xfer with you!  Open raids should be enough to entice anyone!

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Freelance Ramblings / Re: Timeworn Molds

« on: June 15, 2009, 02:23:16 AM »

 
Thanks for the info!

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Freelance Ramblings / Re: Stylish skins

« on: May 29, 2009, 01:11:52 AM »

  
I changed the main site over to a blue'ish color scheme.  It should be easier to read now.

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Freelance Ramblings / Re: Stylish skins

« on: May 27, 2009, 12:52:59 AM »

  
This is something I'd like to incorporate into the page sometime.  At least some color combo options.  It's doable with CSS, I've just been busy with other Freelance projects.

I don't use the template Thewun outlined above, however I can relate to the lightening of text while EQ is loaded for pages.  I was also never satisfied with the color scheme of large portions of grey used in the current Freelance version.  The FL page definately could use more vibrance.

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Freelance Ramblings / Re: Raid Day(s) Options

« on: April 19, 2009, 07:13:19 PM »

  
I've closed the poll.  It's been up for a month now, and it looks like most of the votes are in.  The weekends still seem to be the targeted days open for most.


Thanks to all those who took the time to vote!


- Furro

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Freelance Ramblings / Raid Day(s) Options

« on: March 13, 2009, 07:39:52 PM »

  
As guilds and players schedules change, we may have to adapt to conform.  I'm putting this poll up to try and get an idea on what works for the majority.  I'll try to adjust my schedule around the most popular days in order to make it work.

I listed every day of the week in the poll, and you're able to select more then one day if necessary.


Thanks for voting,

Furro

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Freelance Ramblings / Re: posting once

« on: March 14, 2009, 04:25:59 AM »

Haha, np.  Maybe voting in a poll counts as a post too!


- Furro

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Freelance Ramblings / Fabled goes live Monday, March 16

« on: March 13, 2009, 07:23:06 PM »

  
Reminder:  Fabled goes live on Monday, March 16.

Just as we've done in previous fabled years, targets of opportunity may land on different days.

The best way to monitor when we're raiding is to idle in the Freelance channel.  Anything we hit up on short notice will be called in the channel.  This way you're not left out of the loop!
 
With the added levels and gear advantages this year, I think we have a good shot at Fabled Plane of Time.  Being this is instanced content, we can schedule it in advance so people can plan ahead.  



- Furro

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Freelance Ramblings / Re: Freelance Helpers Needed!

« on: February 22, 2009, 05:10:02 AM »

Wouldn't mind being the Tank or the CC Team leader, both are fields i have experiance in with other raid teams. have lead heals before as well as a raid leader but do not feel it to be my strong point, but if needed i can step up for that or any role.

Sounds good.  Drop me a tell in game when you have a moment.



- Furro

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Freelance Ramblings / Freelance Helpers Needed!

« on: February 20, 2009, 08:16:25 PM »

  

Freelance Helpers!

In order to progress Freelance into SoF, we need to expand upon it's regular raid force and provide structure.   There are two main components which will help accomplish these goals.  These components are DKP and Team Leaders.

On the DKP side, I've introduced a system that is fair, opens the doors for newcomers and supports regular attendees.

I wish to address the Team Leader aspect in a similiar fashion to how the DKP system was designed.  That is, by opening the opportunity to everyone.  Therefore, Freelance is currently seeking individuals interested in helping out during raids.  No specific class or experience in this type of position is required.  If interested, either reply to this thread, or send me a tell in game.  Thanks!

Team Leader Positions

I'll use our raid channel grouping as a starting point.  Since I've setup these channels to cover three main roles during raids, they require the most attention at the moment.  However, there are other roles available if anyone is interested outside these.

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POSITIONS		CLASSES
Healers		Cleric, Druid, Shaman, Necro
Tanks		Warrior, Paladin, Shadowknight
Crowd Control		Enchanter, Bard, Shadowknight, Ranger, Druid

* Be aware:  You do not need to be of a particular class, in order to lead that area.  Multiple people can fill any given area.

Team Leader Duties

These are light duty positions.  I've designed them this way so they don't require much beyond the scope of volunteer work.  The list below covers the three main areas in a broad sense.

Healer Team Leader

• Assign specific healers for Main Tanks, Offtanks, when applicable
• Positioning of healers for AE mechanics and other related details
• Reminders for DI on specific tanks
• Setup or delegation of someone to work MGB's.

Tank Team Leader

• Assign Main Tanks, Offtanks, and all related tank activity on a per event basis.
• Explain for each event, which mobs are mezzable, non-mezzable, and general event mechanics tanks need to be aware of.
• Positioning of tanks

CC Team Leader

• Assign CC to different aspects of an event.
• Explain which mobs are mezzable and non-mezzlabe, kitable etc,.
• Brief any other details of the event related to CC.

- Furro