Hehehe I never bothered ;) I used a cracked staff to get mine up ;) That
way I could do it WHILE fighting so the XP never stopped, just slowed a
little.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Reeves, Patrick W" <pwr3@...>
To: <eqbards@onelist.com>
Sent: Friday, March 31, 2000 11:01 AM
Subject: RE: [eqbards] thulian claw hype?
> The perfect practice weapon for the bard that wants to work on their 1h
> blunt skill is the Fool's Gold Stein (2/30 wgt 1.0 Lore) It is light and
> fast(for a 1h blunt), does a little damage(no chance to KS), and most
> importantly looks like a beer mug! Get yours now at the Fool's Gold
Tavern
> in Rivervale :)
>
> Rokenn
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Peck White [mailto:pwhite@...]
> > Sent: Friday, March 31, 2000 7:57 AM
> > To: 'eqbards@onelist.com'
> > Subject: RE: [eqbards] thulian claw hype?
> >
> >
> > As a word of advice though, if you don't have your 1hb skills
> > up, then get a
> > 1hb weapon now and start whacking on things where your melee
> > damage doesn't
> > matter. For instance, ask if you can whack on the gob's
> > backs in the main
> > room of Highhold Keep.
> >
> > fwiw,
> >
> > Tomerrilin
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: John_Senior@... [mailto:John_Senior@...]
> > Sent: Friday, March 31, 2000 11:49 AM
> > To: eqbards@onelist.com
> > Subject: RE: [eqbards] thulian claw hype?
> >
> >
> > I wouldn't bother with the Staff until it proc's. This
> > happens at level 28,
> > only then will the Staff of Writhing be better that the Claw:
> >
> > Using the Formula someone posted we can see that the claw is
> > better (only
> > slightly):
> >
> > Claw - 5 x 2 +1 = 11 / 19 = 0.578
> > Staff - 9 x 2 +1 = 19 / 33 = 0.575
> >
> > The claw is only slightly better but considering it is
> > lighter, and does
> > not have -9 charisma then it is by far the better item. I
> > also prefer the
> > claws look over "The Ugly Stick".
> >
> > Like I said though, once you get to level 28 (might be 27, I
> > forgot), the
> > Staff of Writhing will be a nice weapon to wield as the proc
> > can change the
> > way a fight is going.
> >
> > Hope this helps.
> >
> > Now my question. I notice the Yak is worse than the wazi:
> >
> > yak = 0.708
> > Wazi = 0.714
> >
> > Does anyone recommend I chop my Yaks in for some Maid/Butler
> > Fangs, I am
> > nearly level 43 and never solo, so would I be better with a proc'less
> > weapon to reduce taunt factor??
> >
> > Madagan Songweaver, Bard of 43 levels and only 42 Songs <Guardians of
> > Light>
> > Veeshan Server
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Bill Costlow <atlatyl@...> on 31/03/2000 15:38:56
> >
> > Please respond to eqbards@onelist.com
> >
> > To: eqbards@onelist.com
> > cc: (bcc: John Senior/M&G)
> > Subject: RE: [eqbards] thulian claw hype?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks to everyone who responded. I will stick with
> > the claw for a bit (Wish I could get my hands on a
> > Staff of Writhing to check that out but right now my
> > sights are set on raising the 200 plat to pay back my
> > guild leader;-)
> >
> > Tyunes of Rodcet Nife
> > Expecting to hit 15th lvl tonight;-)
> >
> > --- "Reeves, Patrick W" <pwr3@...> wrote:
> > > The Claw is faster then the Whip. Also when it
> > > comes time to duel wield you
> > > will appreciate the light weight of the claw. The
> > > claw have a nice look,
> > > IMO, but the whip sounds cooler in combat *CRACK* :)
> > > Both are good weapons,
> > > use em both!
> > >
> > > Rokenn
> > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: Bill Costlow [mailto:atlatyl@...]
> > > > Sent: Friday, March 31, 2000 3:58 AM
> > > > To: eqbards@onelist.com
> > > > Subject: [eqbards] thulian claw hype?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > The head of my guild just sold me a claw.
> > > (Actually,
> > > > I will pay later since I don't have that much...)
> > > >
> > > > Problem is, I see damage of 8-12 using the claw
> > > and
> > > > 14-16 using my barbed leather whip. The Whip cost
> > > me
> > > > 50 pp, the claws will cost me 200. I don't see
> > > the
> > > > point.
> > > >
> > > > Can somebody clear this up for me?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > >
> > > > Tyunes of Rodcet Nife
> > > > almost to the 15th Song
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