11:32 pm, March 10, 2017
The goal of this thread is to provide a short guide on how to gear for PVE in the beginning of endgame, before getting to aegis content, without using too many Mark of the Pantheon, Black Bullions and [..]
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12:32 pm, March 6, 2017
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1...eqbm4qeYY/edit
BOX’S 1-SIZE-FITS-ALL TANK BUILD
Hey Guys it’s Box again!
Ever wanted to learn the role of the most sought after role but [..]
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12:32 pm, March 6, 2017
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1...zUqylTNU8/edit
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THE BOX METHOD: Pistol/Shotgun Guide
Ide [..]
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12:32 pm, November 22, 2016
So im not a huge fan of the equal footing, but such is the game so not going to argue it.
my concern is, i just got my green auxilery weapon, and also have a blue upgrade kit, but if i start using my [..]
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11:32 pm, November 10, 2016
Hello so I am a somewhat new player to the game and for the most part unclear as to what the current meta is for DPS in terms of stats. I believe the old meta is 900+ pen 650+ hit 500+ Crit Power a cr [..]
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11:32 pm, November 3, 2016
So - every time I come back to the game after a few months break I think "i have some black bullion from the seasonal events, I really must sort myself out some custom gear".
And then I spe [..]
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1:32 pm, October 14, 2016
Heya, I'm hoping an expert here can help me resurrect my character and finally finish the story after I abandoned it in June. When last I played, I was reasonably comfortable running around northern [..]
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1:32 pm, August 15, 2016
Thanks Jagour. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkDL8I5RM6g
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12:32 am, August 4, 2016
While no longer critical as it was when fuses were rare, I still would like to reuse gear if possible between my dps, tank, leach, and solo builds. I have come up with the following design to re-glyp [..]
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1:32 pm, June 27, 2016
A couple of recent comments in the forum have got me wondering exactly what players expect other players to bring to the table, according to the suit that they're wearing, in order to be a 'proper' Ta [..]
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12:32 am, June 22, 2016
Hiyall,
I was playing a scenario the other day and thought about all the gadgets i have conveniently locked in an inventory bag just above my hot bars in order to use in certain situations. The probl [..]
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12:32 am, June 20, 2016
The dozen or so matches I’ve played in Stonehenge in the past several days since the 1.15.1 patch was launched have demonstrated the precarious balance inherent in PvP. It was tempting in th [..]
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1:32 pm, June 15, 2016
Since I’ve posted a few curve fittings to some of the known rating to chance formulae in the game, I figured it might not be a bad idea to put them all in one thread. It will also be easier [..]
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1:32 pm, June 3, 2016
So, I've recently came back but this makes me wonder.
Why is grand slam not considered a strike?
While Blade Torrent and Esscalation are both considered Frenzies?
I haven't done any hard tests b [..]
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12:32 am, May 21, 2016
I'm just starting in Blur Mountains, and really enjoying the combo so far. I'm focusing on exploiting hindered states, and it's working well so far:
Actives:
Powder Burn
Pump Action
Buckshot
Out [..]
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1:32 pm, April 17, 2016
My thoughts on these tanking signets...Info Box
Signet of Resilience (epic)
When you evade/glance/block, you get +150 phys and mag protection for 4 seconds, up to +450. No cd.
Signet of Reinforcement [..]
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1:32 pm, April 10, 2016
Hey,
I did with some veteran Consensio Maria Elal and some others, a script in order to explain to noobs where they are and what they will have to do etc http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/44...041014 [..]
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12:32 am, April 5, 2016
It is my understanding that PvP has only gotten worse since the last time i tried it. And it is only getting worse. From my POV, there is Only One major Problem with PvP and 2 minor issues.
The Majo [..]
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1:32 pm, April 3, 2016
I've heard a lot of different stuff regarding tank gearing, and since the seemingly most popular tanking guide thread is from 2013 with only 10.4.4 gear I figured I'd double check before building my g [..]
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12:32 pm, March 25, 2016
Hello TSW people,
The arrival of Shambala brought the biggest changes to TSW PVP for a long time.
I have mostly seen discussion about game frequency, the new signets gained and also (unfortunately [..]
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11:32 pm, March 22, 2016
Alright, I propose we build a wall to keep all those Illuminati and Dragon scum out......
Just kidding. But really, PvP is in a really weird spot right now, and while we finally got new content, we se [..]
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11:32 pm, February 4, 2016
I never know what best suits my play style in any game, so I typically try out a bunch of weapons, pick what I like the look/feel of the best, and choose a bunch of skills that help me **** monsters t [..]
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11:32 pm, January 30, 2016
The servers will come down for Hotfix on January 30, at 22:30 GMT/ 17:30 PM EST/ 14:30 PM PST. (check this link to see when this is in your timezone). The downtime is estimated to take 2 hours.
This [..]
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11:32 pm, January 13, 2016
There are a couple of ways to get information or contact Funcom for assistance if you have questions. For in-game help please log into the game and use the /petition command. If your question is not a [..]
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11:32 pm, January 13, 2016
Oh, NO! Todays patch ****** Anima Shot? I guess people will stop using AR now, or will they?
Have fun nerfing Funcom :D
Here some ideas for replacement builds. I'm reconstructing those builds from [..]
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12:32 pm, January 9, 2016
Main issue (imo) is that nothing rewards defence.
In order to fix this I suggest to add an auto-completed quest (like the bosses' quests during PvE events):If a faction successfully defends a facilit [..]
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12:32 pm, January 7, 2016
I'm a fresh novice who would appreciate some advice on Talismans.
I don't know anyone so I'm playing solo. I'm neither Tank, DSP, or Healer. Or you could say that I'm all of those in one character.
[..]
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12:32 pm, December 12, 2015
Beginning this Monday, December 14th and lasting through December 25th, we will be having 12 days of special deals on various items in the item store. Each deal is only available for a single day, so [..]
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12:32 pm, December 9, 2015
Hello all! Let me preface this by saying that I haven't played the game since release and never got past the first zone.
I have done quite a bit of browsing and other than some 2014 posts, I haven't [..]
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12:32 pm, November 26, 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlwnbcxBuzI
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11:32 pm, November 14, 2015
Hi there.
I know you will tell me "that depends". But in order to be a minimum effective, and considering EFB, as a tank, as a healer and as a dps, how much minimum pen / crit / crit power [..]
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11:32 pm, November 12, 2015
The most brutal and difficult challenges in The Secret World await your pleasure. Test your mettle against two fresh Nightmare Raids and earn incredible rewards!
The two Nightmare Raids not only ta [..]
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12:32 am, October 22, 2015
This year, we asked you- the community- to share with us your teams for Extra Life, which happens on November 7th this year. Some teams are streaming 24 hours, some only when they can. No matter whe [..]
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12:32 am, October 15, 2015
PvP has changed radically since the introduction of daily challenges, and very much for the worse.
ED and SH have suffered particularly seriously because all that is required of a player is "par [..]
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12:32 am, October 14, 2015
"You can now pre-order The Park – Funcom's upcoming psychological horror thriller, set in The Secret World's Atlantic Island Park, where a dark and sinister secret is just waiting to be [..]
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12:32 am, October 14, 2015
http://www.thesecretworld.com/news/p...park_at_23_off
For pre-ordering The Park you get QL 10.9 gear. The gear was leaked and is really powerful. If you would like to see the gear PM me and I will PM [..]
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12:32 am, October 10, 2015
Don't miss the all new 'What is The Park?' video, where you can hear Creative Director Joel Bylos, Audio Director Simon Poole and Art Director Gavin Whelan talk about the upcoming game.
The Park is [..]
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12:32 am, October 10, 2015
Before Issue 12Bluesang Conspiracy - What it was (to me) ( I was lucky in this clip )
After Issue 12When its not a Daily Day....
:D
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12:32 am, October 10, 2015
Before Issue 12Bluesang Conspiracy - What it was (to me) ( I was lucky in this clip )
After Issue 12When its not a Daily Day....
:D
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12:32 am, September 29, 2015
Having a defensive target selected will Highlight that player and makes it easier for you to track their movements and actions, and it comes with pretty much no downside. Forgoing this additional Info [..]
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12:32 am, September 29, 2015
What the hell is equal footing and why should you care about it?
The equal footing buff (EFB in short) is a buff that is applied to you whenever joining a PvP minigame. Its purpose is to raise your s [..]
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12:32 am, September 29, 2015
I was speaking with a fellow beginner a few days ago, that explained me that he had hard time to deal with daily scenarii because he was still investing to complete his dungeon tanking gear, and thus, [..]
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12:32 am, September 24, 2015
"For the first time ever you can zoom around on the Hover-Tech Stealthboard. The board gives you the unique Veil-Mode Ability, which allows you to cloak from enemies for a short time and lose a [..]
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12:32 am, September 16, 2015
Hi everyone, Senior Community Manager sezmra here! In August, we saw the release of the hotly anticipated update, Issue #12: To the Dark Tower Below! We introduced a host of new improvements to the [..]
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12:32 am, September 15, 2015
The fuse-tank
Mysteries about high efficiency – unveiled!
Hey guys,
ever wondered why there are tanks with an elemental focus in their off-hand?
Ever wondered why there are groups able to ** [..]
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1:32 pm, September 13, 2015
Sorry, the topic is kinda "misleading" - of course it's for Group Nightmare Scenarios!
So:
Here comes another deck.
I actually developed this deck before I made the Stunner Build to farm Gro [..]
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12:32 am, September 10, 2015
This is the concept I've started working towards for my first build. Since I'm new to the game, I'd like opinions from people who have more familiarity with the mechanics of the game.
Actives:
Blade [..]
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12:32 am, August 6, 2015
Did you miss our awesome reveal of Issue #12 content? The Streaming Ones will return officially on August 14th, so in the meantime catch up on the exciting preview of Issue #12 here!
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12:32 am, July 2, 2015
The Secret World is celebrating its third anniversary with a bang! The celebrations start today and last for two weeks, until the 15th of July.
Take part in the Guardians of Gaia event, where huge [..]
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12:32 am, July 1, 2015
Hi everyone, it's sezmra here again to bring you the latest news for The Secret World, directly from those lovable developers of ours!
We are simply thrilled to celebrate the third anniversary for [..]
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12:32 am, June 26, 2015
Join us for the fourth installment of The Streaming Ones, a live Dev stream brought to you directly from Funcom!
Lead Designer Tilty and Lead Writer Scrivnomancer will be covering Issue 5 and all [..]
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12:32 am, June 12, 2015
We are introducing The Secret World: Ultimate Edition! It contains the full game with all content updates so far, along with the exclusive new outfit the Zenith Core, rare and powerful starter weapo [..]
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12:32 am, June 6, 2015
"Hi folks!
This is sezmra here again, checking in with cookie in hand. May's been a pretty exciting month for us here at the office! We just released Issue #11: Reaping the Whirlwind, and we [..]
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12:32 am, June 4, 2015
For the first time ever we are introducing Customizable Sprints and Vehicles to the game!
Our very first vehicle is the Franken Chopper, and you can get it in the Item Store. After doing a new miss [..]
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1:32 pm, June 3, 2015
Let me just start by saying that I know this has been discussed many times before, but the latest discussion I found was back when DP stacked to 150 and IM gave 10%, so the thinking might be different [..]
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1:32 pm, May 26, 2015
Just starting and really want to try to focus on the guns (shotgun/pistol/rifle) are in order of the ones that appeal most to me, would be ok having blade as a secondary. What combination would you su [..]
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12:32 am, May 26, 2015
So it come to conversation by a fellow Faction player and then raised the concern with some friends from other Factions since Beta, regarding what is currently happening in Fusang and they said immedi [..]
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12:32 am, May 21, 2015
There are only patterns, patterns on top of patterns, patterns that affect other patterns. Patterns hidden by patterns. Patterns within patterns.
If you watch close, history does nothing but repeat i [..]
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1:32 pm, May 20, 2015
Hey, there, guys.
Decided to come back to this game, after being away since roughly around Issue 4.
Started a new character, in order to play with a fresh friend, and though i'd try my hand at Chaos [..]
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12:32 am, May 13, 2015
This has happened now for three times in Fusang in the last month. Does not seem to be a common bug to happen nor I know how it happens in order to reproduce and report correctly.
Basically the enemy [..]
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12:32 am, May 7, 2015
Be sure not to miss this latest update to The Secret World. This is what the story has been building towards since launch! Experience the season 1 finale and get the answers you have been waiting fo [..]
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12:32 am, May 7, 2015
Beyond the Veil
Touring The Secret World’s Issue 11: Reaping the Whirlwind (Spoiler Heavy Edition)
Quote:
We sat down with Funcom’s Communications Manager Tor Egi [..]
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1:32 pm, May 5, 2015
Hai, I'm Ҝatarina1. This is my end-game DPS guide. It includes a list of working builds (Short - Mid/Long ) and video tutorials.Video [1080p] : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQitXwcb15s
&am [..]
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1:32 pm, April 25, 2015
I've been trying to work on higher-level scenarios recently and been having problems. I can sometimes do a nightmare solo but I struggle at portions, and elite solo is too easy. With my partner, we ma [..]
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12:32 am, April 16, 2015
Hey all!
I’m Senior Community Manager Laurie “sezmra” Payne, and I will be keeping you up to date each month on what is going on in The Secret World. I’ve b [..]
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12:32 am, April 2, 2015
A new dance fever has taken hold in The Secret World. Old rivalries, and even the boundaries of time and space, have been put aside to give the masters of The Secret World the chance to master synch [..]
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11:32 pm, March 24, 2015
We invite you to join us for a whole Golden Week of great bonuses, brand new outfits and items with tons of bling and the Gilded Rage event! The event has just started today and will last until the [..]
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12:32 pm, March 22, 2015
I really like the idea of blood/blade thematically. So I am not super worried with being the ultimate top end parsing super build, but there are a lot of abilities in this game, and I am an on and off [..]
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11:32 pm, March 19, 2015
Today we are releasing the all new Fall of Tokyo pack! It contains three Issues, two Sidestories and one exclusive Outfit. One of the Issues is the upcoming Issue #11: Reaping the Whirlwind! It will [..]
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11:32 pm, March 11, 2015
GENERAL
* Fast travel has been added to the map UI.
* Using /reset now automatically resurrects you at the closest anima well.Tilty says...
In order to make travelling through the bigger playfields ea [..]
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11:32 pm, March 9, 2015
Hi guys,
I’ve just returned from my whirlwind visit to the US office (and a quick trip to Canada) and I am jetlagged. Still, the nice unicorn that I sat next to on the plane after taking my [..]
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11:32 pm, March 8, 2015
(Skip to next set of parenthesis if the intro is TL;DR for you)
*The band begins to play upon the stage, drums rolling, horns blasting, guitars wailing and he enters from stage right; pants black, his [..]
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12:32 pm, February 14, 2015
I wrote this awhile back. Its mainly just Ciritty, Claretta and Katarina's info just put together, so absolute credit to them. I think starting off it's a good path to get you at a decent level for ev [..]
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11:32 pm, February 12, 2015
We wish to invite you to celebrate Valentine's Day in The Secret World. This year you can enjoy the all new Satchel of Amorous Delights! It offers unique and exclusive clothing, outfits and jewelry, [..]
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12:32 pm, February 12, 2015
What should I be doing for (in order of importance)
1) fastest aggro build-up
2) fast debil
3) more dps
when starting a fight?
Actives:
Blade Torrent
Clearing the Path
Chaos Consumer (Consequ [..]
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11:32 pm, February 4, 2015
"For the past few weeks we’ve been splitting our time between the player experience revamp and Issue #11.
The revamped experience has expanded slightly in scope by improving the tutori [..]
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11:32 pm, February 2, 2015
becous latly evry second poster i see has banned beneth his nick, and more and more topics are closed.
yes we are awere were so toxic you can grow a third head by just looking at us pvpers, so can we [..]
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12:32 pm, February 1, 2015
Hey guys,
I've been thinking about writing this guide for a year or so now....now that I have comfortably perfected the art of bursting, I'd like to share my insight.
Stage One: &q [..]
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11:32 pm, January 18, 2015
I've decided to try a build that focuses on penetration while using the BB and Destiny passives. The combo theory is this: BB's passive creates Afflicted DoT, Destiny then turns that into its special [..]
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11:32 pm, January 16, 2015
In the latest Chaos Theory, MJ Guthrie explains why she's a lifelong fan of The Secret World as she expertly reviews some of the unique facets of the game and its development. A great read to be sur [..]
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12:32 pm, January 16, 2015
(Skip to next set of parentheses if the into is TL:DR)
*Horns blast and lights shine upon the stage! Men and women clad in small, tight, blue, red and green lamé tuxedo jackets and matchi [..]
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11:32 pm, January 9, 2015
Hello all!
Firstly, notice the snappy title. In the interest of my sanity, I am renaming the GD letters to the name of the month that they are most commonly released in. It makes more sense, it (ho [..]
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11:32 pm, January 7, 2015
As you know, The Secret World was a contender in The Great MMO Face/Off Quarterfinals over at MMORPG.com and WON!The battle continues, agents! TSW progressed through to the Semi-Finals and is waiting [..]
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11:32 pm, January 6, 2015
I will try to keep it short.
PVP right now is favoring imbalance in the wrong way. Imbalance in PVP could be the fuel that fire the fun but only if it is controlled and weighted in the right way, the [..]
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11:32 pm, January 6, 2015
As you know, The Secret World was a contender in The Great MMO Face/Off Quarterfinals over at MMORPG.com and WON!The battle continues, agents! TSW progressed through to the Semi-Finals and is waiting [..]
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11:32 pm, December 25, 2014
The following build is exactly what I use when I tank/carry in ED. Not only is it incredibly mitigated but when focused, which you will be if carrying, I do lots of reflect damage. Can get upwards of [..]
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11:32 pm, December 24, 2014
As you know, The Secret World was a contender in The Great MMO Face/Off Quarterfinals over at MMORPG.com and WON!The battle continues, agents! TSW progressed through to the Semi-Finals and is waiting [..]
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11:32 pm, December 4, 2014
Play now to enjoy the most revealing update to The Secret World yet!
Venture out of the quarantine zone in Tokyo and continue the main story as you explore new areas, fight new enemies, meet a new [..]
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12:32 pm, December 2, 2014
Moving from General thread:
Quote:
Originally Posted by Crynthar
(Post 1815521)
You are welcome to give it a try. There is a fairly wide gear disparity though. Chronic [..]
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11:32 pm, December 1, 2014
Hi everybody,
Hectic is the only word I have to describe the past few months. With one hand we’ve been pushing through our Halloween event and the scenario weekend, whilst the other hand ha [..]
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11:32 pm, November 20, 2014
You can now get your hands on the all new First Time Buyer's Pack in The Secret World. From now on, anyone buying 1200 or more Funcom Points in a single purchase will receive this great one-time bon [..]
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11:32 pm, November 15, 2014
I recently overhauled my solo-group-elite scenario build after finally getting a breaching for my blade - had a few people test this last night and really enjoy it, so I thought I'd share.Background
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12:32 pm, November 11, 2014
Hello!
I recently started playing TSW (2-3 weeks ago) as a Tank primarily with 3-4 friends. To learn the game I'm pretty much relying on trial and error as well as what I can read on the interwebs :P [..]
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12:32 pm, November 7, 2014
*A voice rings through the hall; "Ladies and gentlemen, may I take this great pleasure in bringing to the stage our own lothario, rake, gigolo, our philandering seducer, *** bomb and ladies man!& [..]
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11:32 pm, October 30, 2014
This year there is a brand new event called The Broadcast, many fresh items (and even a new dance!) plus Halloween events from earlier years. The event starts today and lasts for two weeks until the 1 [..]
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12:32 am, October 17, 2014
Hi everyone!
Once again, it's time for the Extra Life event! Funcom is back and ready to play this year, and I hope you are too! Just like last year, we are excited to welcome returning and new p [..]
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1:32 pm, October 16, 2014
Hi everyone, Myndr here. I wanted to thank the development team for their hard work and for still thinking about the PvP community as they move forward. I also wanted to give a suggestion that might h [..]
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12:32 am, October 10, 2014
The time has come for another Golden Weekend in The Secret World. From today and until Monday the 13th of October you can enjoy a ton of great bonuses and take part in a special event!Read all about [..]
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12:32 am, October 7, 2014
I am trying to build a good Hammer/Blade build and just wanted to make sure I understand the synergies right.
With Blade do I want to focus on afflicted in order to increase penetration rate which th [..]
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12:32 am, October 3, 2014
The shadows lengthen and the warmth leeches from the days. The glare of summer fades and trees shake the leaves from their branches to swirl on the wind in a Danse Macabre.
It is growing colder. It i [..]
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