cRPG is fun, but the going is rough.

[Breidr]

I'm already familiar with ~ as I use it in line battles all the time.  I've been running 2H with a longsword and generally just try to be a pain in someone's neck when they're fighting my teammates.  I'm tempted to give polearms a shot and just poke at people and stay with the group.  I also might give Crossbows a shot.  I just want to stay out of the way of the good people and try not to cause them trouble.  I try...

Thanks for the advice.  It seem that it does come with time.  a week ago I wasn't even scoring kills, now I get 2 or so a round.  It'll be interesting to see where it goes from here.

[Phew]

I've been running 2H with a longsword

This guy learns fast; he will be dominating the servers in no time.

[Elindor]

Old news Phew...

1h/polearms new OP now...leave LS alone. 

[Turboflex]

A lot of good advice here, I don't know if anyone has suggested this but try playing on siege server it's easier for beginners. You get back into the fight 30-60 seconds after you die (unlike 2-4 minutes for battle). There's less really strong players on siege too, it's less intense than battle so lots of vets consider it a bit more boring, it's also less about individual heroics, so really good players can't show off as much.

To actually become a force as a shielder takes a lot of experience, it's not as easy as people think. Takes a while to learn footwork and timing well. As others have siege, I would recommend a power build (especially for siege), 24-15 or 27-15. Avoid longer swords, they are actually more difficult for newer players as they are more finesse weapons and need to be handled expertly to inflict serious damage. Go try and find some shorter, faster ones with high damage. Joining a well established clan also recommended, you'll get advice on the fly and access to +3 items in armoury.

[Elindor]

I agree with Turboflex in that siege can be a good place to play because of the increased amount of playtime would result in more practice, where in battle a new player will often die early and just wank it for 2 min till the next round comes up (more if HA/HX are on)

But as for less skilled players, not sure I agree entirely.  Imho, battle of course has very very skilled players at the top, but LATELY you are more likely to run into less experienced players in battle than in siege.  Many rounds of battle you will encounter some peasants with pitchforks who get slaughtered in 1 sec flat. 

Siege (NA2) these days is usually small and visited regularly by some pretty skilled players like Jaich, Jarate, Smithy, Sauce and the rest of Remnant, Demento, Maduin and the BQ group, Mazrim, Jona, Mori, Redarrows, Rustyspoons, etc etc...not quite a walk in the park.  Oh and me and my scrubs are there too 

[Jarold]

I agree with Turboflex in that siege can be a good place to play because of the increased amount of playtime would result in more practice, where in battle a new player will often die early and just wank it for 2 min till the next round comes up (more if HA/HX are on)

But as for less skilled players, not sure I agree entirely.  Imho, battle of course has very very skilled players at the top, but LATELY you are more likely to run into less experienced players in battle than in siege.  Many rounds of battle you will encounter some peasants with pitchforks who get slaughtered in 1 sec flat. 

Siege (NA2) these days is usually small and visited regularly by some pretty skilled players like Jaich, Jarate, Smithy, Sauce and the rest of Remnant, Demento, Maduin and the BQ group, Mazrim, Jona, Mori, Redarrows, Rustyspoons, etc etc...not quite a walk in the park.  Oh and me and my scrubs are there too 

I think you just listed the whole NA siege playerbase actually! XD

[The_Bloody_Nine]

Siege or Battle depends on your behaviour. More playtime won't win you anything if it is 95% running then instantly dying. For some battle is the better choice to learn to be careful and to stay alive.

[Elindor]

I think you just listed the whole NA siege playerbase actually! XD

Nah there's some peasants running around too

[Breidr]

I generally frequent Battle more because I actually find I fight more (or so it seems.  Siege is just a heck of a lot of running just to die at the fort.  Heck, I don't know, lol.

When the servers are less populated I have been trying out DTV.  I like the idea of the mode, but the bots seem tougher than humans!  I can block them all I want, but I can't seem to get an opening, they just spam me to death.  If they have mallets, forget it.

[Jarold]

Yeah that mode is more about camping where they can't reach you.

[[ptx]]

If you can't get a hit back, it just means that you have to work on your timing.

[rufio]

common plz, this whole pve scrub thing has been about kiting and backstabbing all along, or abusing terrain. its just a way for weaklings to accumilate gold and xp in an eazy way by abusing the shitty bot ai.

[Jarold]

I'm assuming sitting around dead in battle is abusing the system too because you are not doing anything and you are still getting a multi.

[oohillac]

The best part of this mod is developing your own unique fighting style.  This only happens over time.  Patience!

[Breidr]

Whelp, thanks for all the advice, but I think I'm already done.  I hit 30, thought I was ready to retire, realized I had to be 31.  According to my stat page I have to gain the XP equal to all previous levels combined (or some really absurd number).  Since I can't seem to hang onto anything over x1 multiplier I'm, currently looking at about 50 hours of time, just so I can retire and start all over.  That's about 100 hours a generation, that's just insane!  I've sunk about 35 hours so far and have little to show for it.

I understand wanting progression, but I've played MMOs more forgiving than this.  If I have to sit through all this 14 more times, well, I can find a better use for the time.  Best of lick to the rest of you, but the barrier of entry is just a bit high.