I'm a 75 drk and there are some things that havent been talked about like the fact that the stats will have a greater effect on 2 handed weapons and 2 handed weapons will deal greater damage to higher lvl/def mobs.
To me this means not only will wen not attack so damn slow, but we will hit even harder then before, and now maybe we will get a lil more use endgame on god fights and such, not just stun duty, now our damage wont be as gimped as as our tiny weapon-useing friends.
When i read that i was so pumped and at the same time im tihnking "Duh, finally SE" i play D&D a little with friends and when useing 2 hands on a weapon you get your str mod and a half to dmage instead of jus str mod, because it only makes sence. Then theres the more dmg to high defense, again LOGIC , you try to cut something with a thick exoskelitin (crab) or hit it with a scythe wich do you think will be less effected by the think armer?
As for the whole /nin thing, i personally sub nin and use scythe sill in most situations, i dont sub nin for duel weild, i sub nin so i can spam guillotine and dish out the damage w/o worrying much about hate, useally if im about to do something stupid i cast dreadspikes first and laugh as i tear the mob a new one then let him open up his own wound by hitting me, but recast and mp cost makes it so you cant rely on it. but now im thinking maybe /SAM is looking alot better for meriting, still get one shadow and drain II + I should be enough to stop the mages from whineing when i pull hate for a bit. Another thought, DRK/SAM with haste gear + grip and less deley . . . im tihnking a drk could do some searious WS spamming >_>
If this update goes well ill probably consider leveling war or sam for my next 75 job.
lil off topic but im totally pissed now because my computer just recently desided not to turn on anymore and haveing just got out of highschool and looking to go to collage i dont have alot of moneys XD . . . so i have to wait till i have more money to enjoy this update T-T
Battle System Adjustments (08/14/2007)
The August version update will bring revisions to the use of two-handed weapons, as well as a number of modifications to several jobs.
In this edition of Topics, we would like to elaborate on the changes that will be made to the two-handed weapon system. Job changes will be described in length in a future Topics article.
- Two-handed weapons
Up until now, there have been instances in which the attack frequency and speed generated by dual wielding would greatly surpass those of two-handed weapons. We have since examined this issue from every conceivable angle, and as a result have decided to reconsider the frequency and delay calculation methods for two-handed weapons.
This month's version update will see the introduction of a new type of gear called "grips," which players can equip in their offhand weapon slot when using a two-handed weapon. We are also planning to apply changes to associated weapon skills as well.
- Attacking with two-handed weapons
The new modifications will be set up so that a character's attribute scores will enhance attack benefits to a greater extent when wielding a two-handed weapon than when using a single-handed weapon. Further, when attacking high-level opponents or enemies with high defense, two-handed weapons will deal more damage than they have in the past.
- A word on grips
While not designed to bring about radical improvements, grips are a new lineup of items which can be used in tandem with two-handed weapons as a means of wielding them more effectively. They accomplish this by enhancing a weapon's benefits while compensating for shortcomings. Grips will not be limited to offensive weapons, as some will be tailored to mages and their indispensable staves.
Different grips will allow players to adapt to specific situations depending on the type of two-handed weapon they are using, as well as the type of enemy they are fighting. Players should be advised, however, that changing grips mid-combat will result in a loss of TP. Therefore, no grip's benefits will be restricted to the execution of weapon skills.
- Rethinking weapon skills
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