I think I'd break out the 30+ lbs. shackles(flail) o' doom rather than an axe or a sword. It's somewhat surprising that nobody has tried it. (nt)

I think I'd break out the 30+ lbs. shackles(flail) o' doom rather than an axe or a sword. It's somewhat surprising that nobody has tried it. (nt):
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Posted by Arch-Angel on November 11, 2000 at 18:11:37:

In Reply to: Wrong, wrong, wrong. posted by Irazhul on November 11, 2000 at 17:59:33:

> No. Axes are better than swords, period, end of story. Perhaps you will say 'But no! I like parry! To parry it is good!' (I'm looking at you, Rooqweaz). This, unfortunately, is wrong. Wrong-o.
> As an AP, you will suck without wands at 35+. Yes, that's right, j00 w1ll sux0r. You will not be a competetive, high level AP without wand usage*. However. When you use wands, you're Superman. Hit, hit, graze, graze. The problem, in 75% of PKs, is not parrying, because why the hell do you care about parrying when you're taking hits and scratches? The problem is doing damage, and doing it fast. You can fight Mr. Rager Arial Sword Spec and tank him for 20 rounds easily - but you can't hit the fucker unless you're busting out the evil two handed 5000 lb axe from Hell**. This is my advice to prospective _high level_ APs (if you sit at 30 forever, sure you can go without wands, but get into the big leagues and you're fucked).

> * I'm sure some superstar has had a .500 PK ratio without wands, and I'm sure Bob the Blind Prophet can whoop it up without wands, but spare me.
> ** That is.. UNLESS you too purchase this once in a lifetime opportunity, a free duergar shaman partner! Just add water for days of rager-slaughtering fun! Learn to spam bash while your opponent summons and withers mercilessly! Acquire unique items! Only $29.95, c/o Scarab Permagroups Ltd.

> Just the two cents of somebody who's actually played one of these boring fuckers to a fairly high level. :P

> Irazhul
> > I love APs. They're my second favorite class next to Assassins. My weapon of choice is usually sword, because of the reason you gave... Keep in mind, though, it's a matter of preference. If you're fighting an assassin, let's say, you're going to want an axe, not a sword, because you'll tear through them since they don't know what an axe/mace is. I don't think looking through logs on here is entirely that good of an indicator, I think it's best to experiment in game.

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Prolly cause most of us enjoy being able to parry sometimes :P n/t Cathoir 18:49:18 11/11/2000 (0)
Hell, they're 41 pounds. Slap those two-handed bastards on a fire giant and he's mean. (nt) Arch-Angel 18:13:37 11/11/2000 (0)

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Comments:	> > No. Axes are better than swords, period, end of story. Perhaps you will say 'But no! I like parry! To parry it is good!' (I'm looking at you, Rooqweaz). This, unfortunately, is wrong. Wrong-o. > > As an AP, you will suck without wands at 35+. Yes, that's right, j00 w1ll sux0r. You will not be a competetive, high level AP without wand usage. However. When you use wands, you're Superman. Hit, hit, graze, graze. The problem, in 75% of PKs, is not parrying, because why the hell do you care about parrying when you're taking hits and scratches? The problem is doing damage, and doing it fast. You can fight Mr. Rager Arial Sword Spec and tank him for 20 rounds easily - but you can't hit the fucker unless you're busting out the evil two handed 5000 lb axe from Hell. This is my advice to prospective _high level_ APs (if you sit at 30 forever, sure you can go without wands, but get into the big leagues and you're fucked). > > I'm sure some superstar has had a .500 PK ratio without wands, and I'm sure Bob the Blind Prophet can whoop it up without wands, but spare me. > > ** That is.. UNLESS you too purchase this once in a lifetime opportunity, a free duergar shaman partner! Just add water for days of rager-slaughtering fun! Learn to spam bash while your opponent summons and withers mercilessly! Acquire unique items! Only $29.95, c/o Scarab Permagroups Ltd. > > Just the two cents of somebody who's actually played one of these boring fuckers to a fairly high level. :P > > Irazhul > > > I love APs. They're my second favorite class next to Assassins. My weapon of choice is usually sword, because of the reason you gave... Keep in mind, though, it's a matter of preference. If you're fighting an assassin, let's say, you're going to want an axe, not a sword, because you'll tear through them since they don't know what an axe/mace is. I don't think looking through logs on here is entirely that good of an indicator, I think it's best to experiment in game.

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