11:32 pm, January 8, 2017
I used to mainly play a healer, but that was a LONG time ago.
so I am trying out tanking.
I also love Synergy meaning things that easily flow into each other, and or work well with tis each other [..]
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11:32 pm, December 19, 2016
El Dorado in it's current state is not working at all as intended. Literally if a team has 2 semi decent tanks and manages to get 2 relics while others have 1 each or non so that they get a point lead [..]
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12:32 pm, December 6, 2016
i just raised my talisam skills to 11 because i had the extra points. i had assumed the "understanding equal footing" thread was oudated, having the cap of resists before other stats were [..]
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11:32 pm, November 7, 2016
Hi guys,
I'm very satisfied with my current build for solo (except the quantum brace, but tbh it's the only Aux I have right now so it'll do).http://www.tsw-builder.com/#41v42017...10332143114a21
No [..]
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1:32 pm, October 28, 2016
I just started playing recently and went AR/Pistol. I know with so many choices it must vary but I couldn't find anything on tswdb and I'm just trying to get an idea of where to put points early to ge [..]
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1:32 pm, October 21, 2016
Of some sort, anyway. Yes, I am rather new at this. But if this super flexible system is in this game, why not use it? I want to make a build that can **** healers quite well. I've seen a few ideas [..]
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12:32 am, August 13, 2016
Quote:
Originally Posted by Odonoptera
PVPEl Dorado Final score points are now awarded for defending a relic or relic carrier. The point gain is approximately 125 per se [..]
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12:32 am, July 14, 2016
Hello!
there was recently well... hmm... "event" in wich talking abaut ED went sideways.
The air of that discusion was poisonus and i would like to avoid it while talking abaut ED, becous [..]
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12:32 am, July 6, 2016
Now the title might sound like hyperbole, but I honestly think that in 18 years of playing various MMOs I've never come across anything worse than this. Let me explain:
The whole idea of creating a co [..]
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12:32 am, July 1, 2016
Hi all, so, I need help! A word of forewarning: I will not know the acronyms of abilities, or their effects, off by heart.
I'm using AR/Shotgun combo, and usually play through content with only my par [..]
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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 17, 2016
I notice running stonehenge that you get more points for killing players instead of dominating in center how bout instead of doing that increase point cost of player kills fighting in the center inste [..]
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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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12:32 am, May 5, 2016
hey guys.
So I started off with fists/elemental and then switched to pistol/elemental. I'm still finding it frustrating at Kingsmouth when I get swarmed by mobs. I have no real clue where to go with [..]
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12:32 am, April 5, 2016
Hi all.
I am gearing up atm and trying to reuse as many talismans as possible.
After reading lots of guides this is my first draft for the major roles (Solo, DPS, Tank, Leech).
Everything calculate [..]
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12:32 am, April 1, 2016
NEWIssue #14: Call of the Nameless is now out! Six all-new main missions and assorted side missions await in the sands of Egypt. This issue is available from the item store and may be purchased with [..]
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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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12:32 pm, March 7, 2016
Shambala has been around a bit now, and I wonder if anyone else has noticed this.
I haven't looked at the map recently, since it's not too important to do in there. BUT....
The map I saw looked as t [..]
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11:32 pm, March 1, 2016
Hi guys. I played a little secret world a while ago closer to when it first released but quickly got involved in another game at the time and now I just reinstalled because I wanted to try this again. [..]
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11:32 pm, February 19, 2016
Hey Tilty
if you reading forums, I know you sometimes do :)
How about some minor fixes:
1. Add PVP reward bag with new signets to Fusang Complex missions, ED and SH wins
2. Add PVP green reward bag, n [..]
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11:32 pm, February 17, 2016
Hi, all! Membership has been greatly updated. This FAQ already exists on the main site under the Membership page: http://www.thesecretworld.com/membership/
But, for the sake of convenience and makin [..]
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11:32 pm, February 14, 2016
So whats the deal with this signet. Have been testing a purple quality Karma in my fist weapon for several matches now. Ive seen it proc once and heal me for 99 points. My last match I healed a total [..]
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11:32 pm, January 15, 2016
This is a completely generic guide with universal advice for any new player who wants a solid soloing build. It is applicable to ALL weapon combinations. It is NOT the only viable soloing build but it [..]
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11:32 pm, January 13, 2016
For this character I picked Hammers and Elementalism before I knew anything about synergy. These two weapons don't have any synergy whatsoever, so I want to replace one of them. The question is which [..]
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11:32 pm, January 11, 2016
As I earn more and more Ability Points, it gets more and more difficult to pick abilities. Because I only can equip 7+7 abilities, I should feel it was important to learn new abilities as fast as poss [..]
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12:32 pm, January 8, 2016
Ok, So Fusang is pretty dead atm. Unless there is a daily challenge for it, no bugger goes it seems. That being said I believe I might have an idea that combines the old way with the new way that woul [..]
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11:32 pm, January 7, 2016
So I've been working on a build that involves woodcutter + coney for the hell of it (while keeping coney useful for other builds, by filling it with crit) and I can land on 644 hit rating, OR 697 hi [..]
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11:32 pm, December 18, 2015
i thought i would take a moment to give some feedback after playing some pvp with the issue 13 changes.
first and foremost i really love the ability to change uniforms in every battlefield whenever y [..]
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11:32 pm, December 17, 2015
I did not expect the next release anywhere near so soon.
This is a nice surprise. I am sure not everything will suit us all, but there is certainly going to be a lot to do this evening. :)
I am lo [..]
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11:32 pm, December 2, 2015
Ok so, I have searched high and low to find a build that does what I want to do...but I have been completely unable to find up to date builds.
I came back to the game a week ago after a very lengthy b [..]
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11:32 pm, November 28, 2015
Having high-quality gear should provide either no advantage or a small advantage over less-geared players. There's a fair amount of discussion on these forums about what the magnitude of this advanta [..]
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11:32 pm, November 11, 2015
Is this just an error?
In shotgun damage skills, the second unlock that uses 2 points appears to gain absolutely nothing. The current and the "Next" both say the same thing "Does 2 phy [..]
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12:32 pm, November 7, 2015
I apologize in advance for asking about this. I'm sure there are a TON of similar questions and responses about this topic, but most of the stuff I've found is years old and I have no idea how outdat [..]
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11:32 pm, November 6, 2015
I took a brief break from TSW (I know, I had a lapse in judgment!). When I came back, I saw all of our skills go up to 11 now. Aside from setting us up for some choice Spinal Tap references, what is t [..]
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11:32 pm, November 3, 2015
Ok, so, I've only been playing for a few days, but as I've found myself with a lot of free time on my hands lately, I'm already into the Savage Coast. I recently did my first group mission (Polaris), [..]
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1:32 pm, October 20, 2015
Any thoughts on creating a crit-centric build around the woodcutter's talisman?
I mean, we already run with 400 crit power on builder weapon attacks, so if we can tune penetration to an amount where [..]
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12:32 am, October 12, 2015
Hi. I quit playing just before the New Player Experience, but I'm back (at the very least for Halloween, since I really liked their Halloween content). I usually solo, and my old solo build still wo [..]
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1:32 pm, October 6, 2015
In this thread, some people said interesting things on the topic of the most sturdiest tank possible in TSW, a topic that interest me a lot.
Since however this was not the main topic of this thread, [..]
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1:32 pm, October 4, 2015
So we all agree Fusang is actual garbage right? If anyone likes the current version of Fusang i will be very surprised and should speak out now.
I'm not going to outline the points of why the current [..]
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1:32 pm, October 3, 2015
///// BACKGROUND INFO / Please skip to the section titled: ''BUILD QUESTIONS'' if not interested :) /////
Greetings!
I am actually a veteran/lifetimer of this game (bought it back when it was released [..]
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1:32 pm, October 2, 2015
Hi,
I'm running a Blade/Ar build. I think I have about 175 points spent.
Actives
Stunning swirl
Three Round Burst
Martial Discipline
Anima Burst
Balanced Blade
Bamboo cutter
Forking Path
Passives
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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 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 12, 2015
While not an expert by any means, I have been thinking for quite a while about how to level a character fast, or at least easier. Some of these suggestions will need a friend to work with, maybe two [..]
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12:32 am, September 11, 2015
Hey, I'm working on a build I can use for early game soloing ('m starting to die a lot and would like to stop that) so I've adapted a build I found online to be more low skillpoint friendly. I've come [..]
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12:32 am, September 8, 2015
I will start this off by saying I have not been a regular PvP player in TSW. I've dabbled with it here or there since the game launched, but nothing extensive or routine. Now with the Challenges, I' [..]
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12:32 am, September 7, 2015
The Facts: Ele/Blade in Transylvania. Doing pretty good only have to skip and come back to a few of the harder missions. Primarily solo.
The Question: Read a guide about high end gear but i guess [..]
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1:32 pm, August 25, 2015
Now with the daily/weekly PvP challenges, I'm sure many of us that haven't or don't regularly PvP will be doing so. So I had a couple or so questions about Stonehenge.
My understanding it's a 5 v 5 [..]
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1:32 pm, August 10, 2015
I'm probably about halfway through Savage Coast and I've been using the same build since Kingsmouth. I use Fist/Chaos, but I've also completed the inner wheel of Shotgun. I am playing 100% solo and ha [..]
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12:32 am, August 1, 2015
Just a small thought I've had for a long time: what if crit were slightly buffed? I've thought of 3 possibilities:
1) every point of crit rating would give more critical chance. It doesn't need to be [..]
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12:32 am, July 21, 2015
I've been running a Sword/Blood solo build with Martial Stance and The Scarlet Arts riveted to my skillbar for, gosh, actually a couple of years now on my main, so now that I've started messing around [..]
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1:32 pm, July 20, 2015
Can anyone suggest me a good build to solo PvE questing. I suspect the build will need some form of sustain i.e heal. There has to be an optimal build for it.
I've been following the guide here Pisto [..]
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1:32 pm, June 30, 2015
My scenario build is under performing.
I have purple 10.0 Shotgun, 10.1 Elemental and Blood weapons
Mixed blue/purple gear.
Using the three weapons above (yes I know only two at a given time) what [..]
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1:32 pm, June 29, 2015
I am very much new to this game and still trying to learn alot about it!
I decided to go with a Blade/Chaos for my first seems interesting!
I like Melee
But the builds im looking how dont tell me w [..]
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12:32 am, June 19, 2015
Hey guys,
Maybe this have been asked before many times in forums, but I couldn't find.
So, as the title says, I have maxed all skills now. Is there anything I can spend skill points now?
Also do yo [..]
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12:32 am, June 12, 2015
While I understand right off the bat many people will disagree with me on this, let me try to explain my reasoning. Currently there are quite a few high end PVP dps, from ALL factions, who instead of [..]
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12:32 am, June 5, 2015
Well there I am sitting at home with some back problems and I think lets take a look at the TSW a game I dropped pretty shortly after launch despite my heavy investment. So far I am enjoying myself, b [..]
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1:32 pm, June 1, 2015
Hi!
So on my current alt, I'm running an improvised hammer/shotgun build that has been working surprisingly well so far for soloing/levelling. But I'm noticing that I'm not really using the shotgun a [..]
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12:32 am, May 31, 2015
Just getting back into the game after a lengthy hiatus, never really got into the game before so never made a lot of progress. My current character has entered Blue Ridge Mountains with a decent chao [..]
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1:32 pm, May 29, 2015
I'm really looking forward to the new achievement vendor. Here's why:
Our achievements now matter! People might start signing up for SH just to get the played X SH matches and get all the SH/ED achie [..]
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12:32 am, May 7, 2015
Hello everyone!
I'm kinda new to this game, but I'm getting more and more into it every day. After the first week, I'm confident to have figured out how things work and I started thinking about buil [..]
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12:32 am, April 8, 2015
Hello everyone,
could you guys help me out for a decision of a deck? I am currently playing with a friend and we are running the missions in different areas.
For now i concentrated on the soldier d [..]
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12:32 pm, March 21, 2015
Hey all,
Hope some vets can clear something up for me. I'm really thrown by the wording of some skills and abilities, and how they interact with each other.
So I'm using Blade/AR, and just unlocked [..]
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11:32 pm, March 17, 2015
Ok, so I know this topic has come up a few times; but I was just sharing with one of our PvP community about some of my experiences and decided to post this here.
It is my firm belief that being a je [..]
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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
Theirs alot of post so I don't have alot of time to check each one so I thought I ask here.
I have started a toon on the game my very first toon. I happen to like Elementalism fun abilities to use b [..]
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11:32 pm, February 4, 2015
Over the years, there have been many threads / discussions regarding character decks / builds specifically targeted at PvP players. It's probably past time that there be an easy way to reference this [..]
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11:32 pm, February 4, 2015
Hey all - I just started TSW and almost Q4.
I've been using this Modern Samurai build: http://www.tswdb.com/builds/beginner...odern-samurai/ which has been GREAT at solo content. I am about to get r [..]
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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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12:32 pm, December 26, 2014
I've been running an AR/BM deck since I started the game and haven't had any problems so far (I'm in Egypt). I'm clearing everything relatively fast and have no problems staying alive. My issue here i [..]
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11:32 pm, December 23, 2014
I feel as though the fight clubs in this game are very neglected. They are basically never used by anyone in a traditional PvP manner. Most people tend to use them to test out builds, but that's about [..]
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12:32 pm, December 20, 2014
Ok, so I recently returnet to tsw and found myself in the middle of transylvania(haven't played since a couple of months after release). And I find myself dying a lot. I think the problem is my build. [..]
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11:32 pm, December 14, 2014
For the longest time, the Signet of Benediction has been plagued with bugs that have rendered it worse than useless. At one time, Quokka and others were worried that the way Benediction, redirect effe [..]
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12:32 pm, November 26, 2014
Hey there...
just got the game and been having fun.
need a little help with my build.
currently running my version of a fistol burst heal.
heading into blue mountain next would like input as to if [..]
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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, October 28, 2014
Events in TSW seldom really include anything PvP related, only two occasions in fact spring to mind. There was that one time one of the guardians was put into Fusang, and then we had that ever so anno [..]
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11:32 pm, October 26, 2014
I'm a new player, happily soloing and questing and enjoying this awesome game. I only recently got to Savage Coast. The build I've been using so far has been working fine, but I'm not sure which skill [..]
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12:32 am, October 21, 2014
I made this suggestion some time ago, but then community dissaproved, i wonder if its opinion changed a little
My idea is to allow fourth choice of the uniform trully customaziable at faction HQ for [..]
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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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12:32 am, October 13, 2014
As requested a full list of prizes distributed by your **** hosts.
(I personally did not do any of the distributing of prizes, your other hosts are to thank for that!)Funcom Prizes
Astral Fuse - St [..]
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12:32 am, October 7, 2014
In looking for answers to my blade / elemental post question, I stumbled on a build with Blade / Chaos Called the "Lawnmower" build, which I found online in it's original 2012 form (http://s [..]
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1:32 pm, October 4, 2014
*warning: it's me (i.e. loooooong)
*The light is subdued on the stage, the band; bleery eyed and exhausted raise their instruments and begin to play as the man makes his way to the microphone. Blue [..]
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12:32 am, September 29, 2014
Jack Barrow did Stonehenge for the first time last night. For those of you who are wondering what it's like, I have faithfully transcribed his thought processes through the match. This transcription i [..]
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1:32 pm, September 23, 2014
This is basically a set of simple ideas to balance PVP in such a way that uneven team sizes, gear strength, and team capabilities can be handled such that PVP is more accessible and functional even wi [..]
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1:32 pm, September 22, 2014
I enjoy SH alot, and think that it is pretty well designed overall. A catch up mechanism in the score algorithm might help the non dominant Teams and lead to even closer matches (Team score, not indiv [..]
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12:32 am, September 21, 2014
***Under construction, please be patient as we build this out****
Greetings and Salutations Secret Worlders!!!
With the upcoming Seven Days of Stonehenge event ( http://forums.thesecretworld.com/sho [..]
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12:32 am, September 19, 2014
Don't hate me because I'm slow on the pick-up... but BOY AM I SLOW ON THE PICK-UP.
I started playing this game at some point last year, I think. And I finally, FINALLY figured out what Leeching Frenz [..]
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12:32 am, September 11, 2014
So I started playing the game at launch and in the first couple of dungeons I tried to heal and barely managed it. No AoE heals and it took like 10 or more casts of a heal to heal just one player to f [..]
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1:32 pm, September 8, 2014
I'm starting to run solo/duo elite hotel and i was trying to think of a possible impair build mainly due to me loving impairs/hinders but them not being too good in other content (i still dont haave t [..]
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12:32 am, August 28, 2014
Heyo,
I wanted your people's thoughts on this thing. Its based on the cookie cutter AR/shot build (http://wordpress.tswguides.com/s-t-a...rifle-by-braz/), but one thing i find really annoying is the [..]
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2:33 am, August 26, 2014
So ive got about 10.4 days played. In that time i have been beat up, set on fire, had bombs explode on me, undead try to drain my life away, spoken with watchers, been to hell, all through it all i [..]
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2:33 am, August 26, 2014
Well Howdy!!!
While we are still circling the wagons and gettin' our giddy-up on; we wanted to signalize the upcomin' Billy!!! (I have no idea what any of these words mean, I have a "cowboy to [..]
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2:33 am, August 26, 2014
TSWDB Presents "Dress to ****"
This thread is about TSWDB's Stonehenge PvP event, which is one of the two events we are hosting on August 16th. The other one being a Fashion Show.
To read [..]
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2:33 am, August 26, 2014
everyone probably remembers the old town on the 2nd transsylvania map. iazumwhatever...
the one with the green forcefield door.
i been running thru it lately a lot, if the collapsed houses would off [..]
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