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Digital X -> =AQ= Archer Class (5/30/2022 12:38:52)

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Archer Class
COMING THIS WEEK!

The Tier 1 class revamps begin with the introduction of Archer! Take a trip back to the early days of your heroic escapades, and meet Robina for some practical lessons on archery as an adventurer, and its cunning applications! Let the arrows fly and become a Master Archer – unlocking a special Master version of the Archer base class armor!

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Primate Murder -> RE: =AQ= Archer Class (5/30/2022 12:43:29)

Feels a little premature.

Is it really a good idea to introduce a Dex-centric class before Dex is revamped?



Digital X -> RE: =AQ= Archer Class (5/30/2022 12:51:25)

Maybe a bit too early, but when was the last time we had a Ranger update?

IIRC wasn't it one of, or THE first class?



Primate Murder -> RE: =AQ= Archer Class (5/30/2022 13:02:15)

Oh, don't get me wrong. I like the idea.

I'm just worried the staff are going to have to dedicate another week to completely redo it once Dex is updated.



battlesiege15 -> RE: =AQ= Archer Class (5/30/2022 14:51:35)

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We will begin this project this year, with the introduction of the tier 1 Archer* class and its corresponding Master armor. This will only be one step in fleshing out Ranger builds, as coverage for further tiers is also planned. That will allow us to proceed with Wizard and Archmage unburdened in the future, working our way up to the class without worrying about any excessive overlap between Archmage, Master Wizard, Master Mage, and Necromancer. Any other Tier 2 revamps that happen in the future will also benefit from the example of a clear progression from the first tier, to the final tier that Archmage will establish. This way, we're not only ensuring that Archmage can release in its best possible shape, but applying that to all classes, for players of all levels.


While the Archmage Class is planned for a later date, an untrained Archmage Armor will be added as one of the new rewards to the updated Squires of Order quest coming in early March! Once Mage and Wizard are revamped, we will finally put the wait to rest with the ultimate arcane expert class.
Oooh, accidentally stumbled upon a Design Note from earlier in the year.

I'm excited for ranger builds with this update. But as of now, I'm enjoying not needing DEX for accuracy anymore so hope they don't bring that in for non-DEX builds



Kaizoku -> RE: =AQ= Archer Class (5/30/2022 19:12:24)

Much excitement for this one! Feels like we've been begging Robina to teach us forever!



Heroes of the Scape -> RE: =AQ= Archer Class (5/30/2022 19:39:20)

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Maybe a bit too early, but when was the last time we had a Ranger update?

IIRC wasn't it one of, or THE first class?


It was never released. I was teased for years (even earlier than Archmage according to the way back machine), but never came.



ruleandrew -> RE: =AQ= Archer Class (5/30/2022 21:34:18)

I am looking forward to this release.



PD -> RE: =AQ= Archer Class (5/30/2022 23:25:12)

Interesting we are getting this now. I thought like above DEX still had some work so this wasn't going to be a thing for awhile but color me wrong! I hope they'll also do the other base class revamps because quite frankly they are also some of the most infuriating experiences to have to go through in the game. At this point I'm not even interested in the actual class equipment more than I am about them fixing the experience of leveling and unlocking class questing. Hopefully as a base class Archer won't be too difficult to get progression on early. A strong base class can make for a much better playing experience early on.



The Hollow -> RE: =AQ= Archer Class (6/1/2022 19:56:39)

This is looking like a Friday release at the earliest. So the House Guard Sale and Bonus XP/Gold have been extended to June 3rd. No specific time so don't delay!



PD -> RE: =AQ= Archer Class (6/1/2022 21:03:00)

^^ Thanks for the extension Hollow, Much appreciated!

I actually forgot about the House Guard Sale, although is there any cheap/efficient sets of Z-token house guards that aren't the Shadow Guards from LOL? Maybe Guard Dogs (lvl 90, 900Z) / Drakel Bouncers (lvl 105, 1350Z)? Estate defense is a function of Guard levels IIRC?

EDIT: Looks like the answer will be to purchase the 2nd highest tier of shadows, but I think I'll hold for BF on that one.



A separate point of discussion that I realize might be of some value: Because of this extension of the boost period, I think it might justify a conversation around possibly increasing the X-Guardian Gold Boost. Currently it is at just +10% Reward + additional Cap and only applies to 1 character. However Spirits of X also offer this, but can also be transferred to multiple characters at a time. While X-boost is either $24.95 or $9.95 (or $29.90 if you get it much later as a combined thing), Spirits of X are always $19.95. Perhaps some may still consider X-boost still better in this regard because it doesn't take a slot. Which is a fair point to consider but one can also swap out miscs as needed so it isn't a straight sacrifice either. In my opinion anyways it seems that the X-Boost upgrade could ironically use a boost to make it competitive versus the Spirits of X.

Maybe we ought to tinker around with making the Gold Boost from X-Guardian perhaps +15% or even +20% from the current +10%. I'll admit part of this is me being extra motivated to get gold because of contests but this current Boost period made me really think about the efficacy of X-Boost vs. Spirits. Making a small change to X-Boost also fix the issue of being viewed as "worthless" after you hit the level cap. I do realize there's an update in the wings around fixing gold/exp caps and rewards, but I think this is a tiny consideration that for now would be easier to do.



EDIT: It seems that the event button is broken? I clicked on it and it seems to just show an empty screen?
Fixed! ~Imry



The Hollow -> RE: =AQ= Archer Class (6/3/2022 12:08:21)

We're going to need one more day folks, the release will be Saturday.

Edit: Just about ready!



PD -> RE: =AQ= Archer Class (6/4/2022 16:13:49)

A little late but thanks IMR for the bug fix!

While we wait for the release today, I'm sure these will be answered today but my biggest hopes:

1. Hopefully passing rolls isn't strictly required like the Tier 3 training.

2. Will the new base classes be only trainable to 5 levels or is it still the normal 10 but you only get a new skill every other level?

3. Is there going to be a "final quest" that unlocks special armors/skills?



Also, just a side note it seems that the Boost period overran to earlier today, but since I've already capped for the day is it still active, or is it now over? Should we assume either way that it will end when the release is finally live if it still is active?



The Hollow -> RE: =AQ= Archer Class (6/4/2022 16:24:58)

Right, the boosts and House Guard sale stuck around until the release was live. Both have ended now as Robina Hood has opened up her Archery Range!



PD -> RE: =AQ= Archer Class (6/4/2022 16:52:04)

Sad, I'm gonna miss the boost period :(

But anyways, loving the release. Maybe just a few more things here and there and I may actually switch to a Ranger build. A few thoughts:

1. I didn't pass a single DEX Roll and managed to get to class level 5! But I still zoomed through the quest training. But the biggest win here is no longer needing to pass the rolls to progress.

2. Interesting how I didn't need to change my class to Ranger to train it. It doesn't look like it improves or does anything by switching to Ranger though.

3. The last skill with the double attack is interesting to say the least. Some items may have interesting interactions by being able to double-attack. I could think of items like Eclipsed Dragonlord Bow being able to get double the SP healing from the turn, to some burn weapons being able to get double burn stacks.

4. The other two skills to inflict bleed and poison as well. If you have a 100-proc that inflicts a bleed or burn, you can also get more stacks from these skills.

5. So it seems that the "Base" classes are no longer proper "classes". It was noted that we are in the middle of more planned stat changes but focusing these on just the damage and not the stats themselves seems to be able to resolve the tension for now.



Yozai -> RE: =AQ= Archer Class (6/4/2022 17:04:17)

Could the animation from the Title skill bow plz somehow come to the master armors?[:D]

It looks so very nice, maybe animation for the bleed/poison arrows?



Cupquake -> RE: =AQ= Archer Class (6/4/2022 17:38:28)

I hope it can be the normal attack animation. It looks so nice and is wasted on the basic class.



Jue Viole Grace -> RE: =AQ= Archer Class (6/4/2022 19:19:04)

This class has engouraged me to just say add int instead of paying high sp skills for rangers (it is high if you disagree I know your a mage)



GwenMay -> RE: =AQ= Archer Class (6/4/2022 21:08:32)

Thoughts on the class:

I love the armor design, and especially the owl. So cute, omg. And the potion animation? Ugh. Having a CC token version is also very much appreciated. Great job Team AQ.

The quest was also pretty funny. Poor Chosen --- the things we do for class skills.

Class is excellent for 100 proc users. It's basically guaranteed celerity that works with celerity, so 100 proc weapons can act 4 times in one round. Absolutely nuts. Also, the burn and bleed are pretty powerful.

Fun fact: tomes count as 100 procs. So you can use tomes 4 times per round now too. That includes non-damage skills like recovering mp or shields. Turns out this was stealth mage support after all.

What a great start to the tier 1 class revamps! I'm excited for the rest.



ArchNero -> RE: =AQ= Archer Class (6/4/2022 22:02:26)

That's kinda funny that tomes with the last skill, that may change if they want to prevent tomes from working alongside that skill depending if it's too much trouble that may or may not take up too much of their time . I wonder if it's because the skill registered them as 100 procs due to their backup 100 proc move, where they can attack in an event that spell options are disabled.

Overall I like the release.



Zennistrad -> RE: =AQ= Archer Class (6/4/2022 23:01:16)

Took a hiatus from AQ for a while — was pleasantly surprised to see this! The turnaround time is impressive, but I guess that makes sense given that T1 classes only have one-fourth of the skills of a T3 class.

I'm honestly a bit surprised this wasn't called "Ranger" since that's what Robina introduced herself as.



Guardswordian -> RE: =AQ= Archer Class (6/5/2022 3:04:56)

Just tried out the new Archer class and armors. Quite an interesting armor, huge boost to 100 proc weapons. I quite love it.
However, there's one thing I'd like to change: I want to be able to use the Prodigy's Bow with the Master Archer Armor as well.
This ability was available in the lvl 10 archer class armor, but it is unavailable for the Master Archer Armor, despite the fact you can see the bow still hanging there. It wouldn't be too much of an upgrade, as it the Prodigy Bow only gets the element, but not the effects of the weapon. However, it does allow us to use the Archer Class skills with weapons that aren't 100 proc, so it'd be pretty useful, since I think it's pretty hard to play with all 100 proc weapons, especially since the Awe weapons don't have a 100 proc version.



Kaizoku -> RE: =AQ= Archer Class (6/5/2022 10:19:42)

Have to agree on the animation - the Master Armor is an unexpected treat as it is, but with that it would definitely shine even in a world where Neko exists by virtue of FashionQuest.



dizzle -> RE: =AQ= Archer Class (6/10/2022 2:39:50)

Just another friendly reminder that Gilded Compound Bows sp regen is still not working. Hopefully this can get fixed soon



red vector -> RE: =AQ= Archer Class (6/25/2022 15:19:05)

I wasn't sure about trying out Archer when I've settled on my first and currently only character being a hybrid, but I decided to go for it anyways.

First thing I notice- I can't buy anything in the Archer Gear shop because I haven't bought the Orange Shieldcake package. Is it supposed to be like that?

I'll still go through the class because I'm sure I'll be able to get the Master Archer Armor, but I don't think it's a good idea to have a class hidden behind a 7500 Z Token package, especially not a Tier 1 class.



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