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Quote:(List that basically replicates my problems snipped for brevity.)Originally Posted by SkeetSkeet
Ok, I'll bite. It *is* wireless but it's *also* specific to CoH where the game is causing a conflict with something in certain environments where CoH ran just fine before i17. Here's an overview of symptoms:
- Wireless connection and CoH running, the game gets pulses of packet loss every few seconds. These show up in game as "lost connection to mapserver" messages. Using netgraph, you see alternating red-green-red-green stretches.
I'm now at the point where Support is asking me to find someone else's wireless network with a different ISP to determine whether we can rule out my ISP/modem and isolate to the machine itself.
Edited to add: Which I hope to do this weekend. -
Quote:Tech support skipped right past my router. They had me plug my laptop directly into the modem and play the game with pingplotter running. When I was able to play the game successfully for 40 minutes without more than a couple of hiccups (no disconnects at all) they looked at the PP output and suggested that the problem must be in my modem.Originally Posted by Gray_Lensman
I can't speak for him, but the problem he's describing is the exact same one I'm having now, and the machine I'm playing on is plugged directly into my router. System's clean, no antivirus running in the background when I'm playing, and everything was fine before I17.
I don't know what's going on over there, but they really need to track down whatever's causing these issues and kill it, ASAP.
Which I was plugged directly into.
Able to play the game just fine.
On the same computer that can't stay connected for more than 5 minutes wirelessly.
I asked, in what I hope was a polite and non-ironic fashion, for an explanation I can offer my ISP as to why they should give me a new modem when the problem doesn't seem to manifest in any other program, and only manifests on one computer that typically connects wirelessly when that computer is using the wireless network. I tried to get a new modem (at Support's urging) when the /sync bug first came to light, long before we had the /sync command to fix it, and my ISP refused because the problem was program-specific. I appreciate everything Support has done, but I really need more than a statement of, "The problem appears to be with your modem," to convince the ISP, given all the other elements of the situation. -
Quote:Perhaps the OP is in the same situation I am, where the problem didn't exist on the Test server, and still does not exist on the test server. I can get on Test and do whatever I want, but on Live, LCTM starts up almost immediately when I travel across any zone with more than one other person in it.Originally Posted by je_saist
Again. Did you actually log into the test server and file a bug report that it was not working on your platform?
You seem like a generally helpful person. This sounds a lot like you're getting burned out on the current set of issues.Quote:No? Shut up.
I don't think we're going to get any kind of reimbursement out of this, nor would I ask for it. I'm just going to keep doing what the nice NCSoft Support people ask me to do (maybe... if I can ever get to the Pingplotter dl page they pointed me to...) and hope something I give them helps isolate the problem.
Folks who are dismissing this as "small scale" need to remember that this is exactly how the "sync" bug started two or three years ago. A few people randomly de-syncing from the map and being told that the problem was with their ISP/router/modem/whatever because no one could figure out what was going on and it wasn't consistently replicable within the game. I know, because I was one of those "few people" then, too (different computer, not limited to wireless). The problem got much bigger and more widespread before it was resolved. -
Quote:I have a support ticket in where I provided them with full system specs, as well as the fact that the problem almost completely went away when I moved from wireless to wired. I'm guessing their staff is short on the weekend and I'll hear any request they have for more details early next week.Originally Posted by Psycho_Gecko
I'm not sure what router they have here. It's college wireless and it's one of the things I'll miss about this place. Has anyone talked to tech support about this, besides the /bug thing?
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Quote:Not recently. /em shameOriginally Posted by Memphis_Bill
Huh. I may have to see what happens wirelessly here.
(Just out of curiosity, again
- updated wireless drivers?
The router's a Linksys 802.11b (I think model is BEFW11S4, but am not upstairs to check it at the moment). Wireless on the laptop is an Atheros AR5B93 Wireless Network Adapter. Security is pretty basic - windows firewall/AVIRA.Quote:What wireless card and router, any security and what type? Just since the info may be helpful.) -
What kind of routers is everyone using? I've been having this problem, but when I took my laptop and connected it with a regular ethernet cable and disabled the wireless, the problem virtually disappeared.
I'm using a Linksys 2.4Ghz 802.11b router that's 5-6 years old. Is anyone else using a wireless-B router who's having the problem? -
Quote:That was next on my list to test, I was just being lazy because I'm sick.Originally Posted by Captain Fabulous
Have you tried using a hardwired Ethernet connection instead of wifi?
Having now tested a different computer (wired) and the same laptop (wired with the same cable), I have learned the following:
I don't get LCTM messages on my wired desktop at all.
I got almost no LCTM messages on this laptop when I plugged it in and stopped it from connecting wirelessly.
This is not a graphics card issue - it looks like it may have something to do with the router in use/wireless transfer protocols/something like that. But I won't take up any more room in this thread, other than to say that if anyone else is having this problem, I'd be interested in whether they're also using aging Linksys Wireless-B routers. -
Quote:Tried it on Virtue and Victory with the same results.Originally Posted by Memphis_Bill
Just as a side question - and assuming you're in the US - does it happen with both east and west coast based servers?
(This is more out of curiosity, can't see why it'd disable a network adaptor - there's really no "larger amount of data," AFAIK, given all the graphical stuff is clientside. Though... hmmm... how is it with graphics - for testings sake - drpoped down to minimum, since I see mention of it not being an issue in instances?)
Then I plugged in an ethernet cable and stopped it from connecting wirelessly, and the problem almost completely went away.
I think that the new issue doesn't play well with 6-year-old Wireless-B routers - or at least, not mine... -
Quote:I wouldn't say "bajillions," but OP is definitely not the only person having this problem. I am, for one. It reminds me of when the /sync problem first manifested, and no one could figure out the common element. I got my ISP blamed a number of times, but the problem only grew worse, and the issues only happened in CoX.Originally Posted by Aggelakis
Bajillions of posts in Tech Issues ------>
I'd been assuming it was yet another ATI-related problem, but it sounds instead like it may be wireless network-related. I'm running an old router; maybe there's something in the new information that doesn't play well with older wireless transfer protocols? -
Quote:No software firewall running that I'm aware of. I ended up posting a CoHHelper and HijackThis output in the "Players experiencing issues..." thread, since I'm having trouble updating my video drivers (I install the update from ATI's website, but nothing changes...) and thought that might be the cause, but the problem only seems to get worse, and even persists in Safe Mode.Originally Posted by Zombie Man
If you have a software firewall running, try disabling it to see if that's the cause.
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Quote:It's possible, but it only happens in City, it's only happened since I17 dropped, and from looking around the forums, I'm not the only one it's happening to. I appreciate the help, though.Originally Posted by Captain Fabulous
It sounds like a connection problem not a game problem. You might want to call your ISP and have them check your line, just to be sure.
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Quote:The problem persists in safe mode. Interestingly, I couldn't even connect to the login server the first time I tried in safe mode; had to back all the way out of the program and go through the updater a second time to even be able to log in.Originally Posted by Captain Fabulous
Did you try safe mode?
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Quote:Done and done. Still mapserved and crashed out, mainly just standing there with the options window open in KR.Originally Posted by Captain Fabulous
Turn physics off and particles WAY down (around 5000)
Turn these off
Edited to add: Thank you =) -
So, to update:
Downloaded and installed the 10.4 pack. Rebooted to complete the installation.
When I checked the dxdiag, it still showed the 8.634.0.0 driver version as being what's active. All I can figure is that it didn't install the drivers in the right place (it installed them in c:\program files\ATI). Logged in to the game, teleported around KR a little bit, mapserved repeatedly.
I'll paste the CoHHelper file and HiJackThis below. If Asus is one of the makers that doesn't want you to be able to update the drivers (and it tells me, when I point the driver updater at the location it installed the update to, that all the files are up to date...), what process can I follow to make the game playable again? That is, how can I manually wipe/install the relevant driver material?
---System information gathered by CoH Helper version 0.1.1.8---
DxDiag gathered at May 1, 2010 15:45 (-04:00)
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_gdr.100226-1909)
System Manufacturer: Acer
System Model: Aspire 5532
BIOS: InsydeH2O Version V1.05
Central Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) Processor TF-20, ~1.6GHz
Memory: 3072MB
.Net Memory Report: 2029MB out of 2812MB available
Page File: 4354MB (1267MB currently in use)
C Drive: (TOSHIBA MK1655GSX ATA Device) 99057MB out of 140232MB (70%) free
D Drive: (TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-L633B ATA Device) zero-size drive
Windows directory location: C:\Windows
DirectX: DirectX 11
DirectX Diag version: 6.01.7600.16385 (64-bit version)
Display Notes: No problems found.
Sound Notes: No problems found.
Input Notes: No problems found.
Monitor:
Monitor's Max Resolution: (blank)
Video Device Name: ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics
Manufacturer / Chip: ATI Technologies Inc. / ATI display adapter (0x9612)
Video Memory: 1403 MB
Driver Version: 8.634.0.0
Driver Date: 7/29/2009 7:43:14 AM
Driver Language: English
Sound Device Description: Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Driver File: RTKVHD64.sys
Driver Version: 6.00.0001.5904
Driver Date: 7/28/2009 9:00:14 AM
WMI Information
Motherboard Manufacturer: Acer
Motherboard Model: (empty)
Motherboard Product: Aspire 5532
Motherboard Version: V1.05
BIOS Manufacturer: Acer
BIOS Name: InsydeH2O Version V1.05
BIOS Version: ACRSYS - 3
BIOS Release: 20090824000000.000000+000
Registry Information for Current User
Resolution: 1366x768
3D Resolution: 1366x768 (Not using renderscale)
Full Screen: Yes
Maximized: No
Screen Position: 0, 0
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Vertical Sync Enabled: Yes
Physics Quality: Low
Maximum Particles: 50000
Max Particle Fill? 10.000
Physics Card Enabled: No
Anti-aliasing: None
Anisotropic Filtering: 4x
Texture LOD Bias: Smooth
Water Effects: None
Bloom: 0.761 (turned on)
Depth of Field Enabled: No
Desaturation Effects (Sepia) Enabled: Yes
Shader Detail: Low (with world bumpmaps)
World Texture Level: Medium
Character Texture Level: Very High
World Detail Level (Vis_Scale): 0.798
Entity Detail Level: 0.804
Shadows Enabled: Yes
Gamma Correction: 0.799
Geometry Buffers (VBOs) Enabled: Yes
Suppression of Extra Player FX Enabled: No
Suppression of FX When Camera Close Enabled: No
Close Suppression Range: 300.000
Show Advertisements: Yes
Audio Mode: Performance
3D Audio: No
FX Sound Volume: 0.099
Music Sound Volume: 0.000
Show Advanced Graphics Options: Yes
Overall Graphics Quality: 0.500
Reverse Mouse Buttons: No
Save Login Username: Yes
Transfer Rate: 134434 bytes/second
Current Game Version: 1800.201003300904.10T4r
Installation Directory: C:\Program Files (x86)\City of Heroes
Mod files in the Data directory
.\texture_library\GUI\CREATION\common\Backgrounds has 2 files
.\texture_library\GUI\CREATION\Login has 2 files
.\texture_library\GUI\Icons\Powers has 120 files
.\texture_library\MAPS\city has 1 file
.\texture_library\MAPS\Midnight_Squad has 1 file
.\texture_library\MAPS\Safeguard has 9 files
.\texture_library\MAPS\sewers has 44 files
.\texture_library\MAPS\static has 34 files
.\texture_library\V_MAPS\Outdoor_Missions has 9 files
.\texture_library\V_MAPS\Static has 16 files
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4
Scan saved at 3:47:25 PM, on 5/1/2010
Platform: Windows 7 (WinNT 6.00.3504)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.7600.16385)
Boot mode: Normal
Running processes:
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C:\Program Files (x86)\EgisTec Egis Software Update\EgisUpdate.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Acer Arcade Deluxe\Acer Arcade Deluxe\ArcadeDeluxeAgent.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Acer Arcade Deluxe\PlayMovie\PMVService.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avgnt.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Utilities\Trend Micro\HiJackThis\HiJackThis.exe
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O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper - {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EgisTecLiveUpdate] "C:\Program Files (x86)\EgisTec Egis Software Update\EgisUpdate.exe"
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O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [StartCCC] "C:\Program Files (x86)\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\Core-Static\CLIStart.exe" MSRun
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O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Acer Assist Launcher] C:\Program Files (x86)\Acer\Acer Assist\launcher.exe
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O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avgnt] "C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avgnt.exe" /min
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe ARM] "C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\ARM\1.0\AdobeARM.exe"
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O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~2\MICROS~1\Office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000
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O18 - Protocol: grooveLocalGWS - {88FED34C-F0CA-4636-A375-3CB6248B04CD} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office12\GrooveSystemServices.dll
O18 - Protocol: skype4com - {FFC8B962-9B40-4DFF-9458-1830C7DD7F5D} - C:\PROGRA~2\COMMON~1\Skype\SKYPE4~1.DLL
O23 - Service: @%SystemRoot%\system32\Alg.exe,-112 (ALG) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\System32\alg.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: AMD External Events Utility - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\atiesrxx.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: Avira AntiVir Scheduler (AntiVirSchedulerService) - Avira GmbH - C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\sched.exe
O23 - Service: Avira AntiVir Guard (AntiVirService) - Avira GmbH - C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avguard.exe
O23 - Service: @%SystemRoot%\system32\efssvc.dll,-100 (EFS) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\System32\lsass.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: Acer ePower Service (ePowerSvc) - Acer Incorporated - C:\Program Files\Acer\Acer ePower Management\ePowerSvc.exe
O23 - Service: @%systemroot%\system32\fxsresm.dll,-118 (Fax) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\fxssvc.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: GameConsoleService - WildTangent, Inc. - C:\Program Files (x86)\Acer Games\Acer Game Console\GameConsoleService.exe
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O23 - Service: @keyiso.dll,-100 (KeyIso) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\lsass.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @comres.dll,-2797 (MSDTC) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\System32\msdtc.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: MyWinLocker Service (MWLService) - Egis Technology Inc. - C:\Program Files (x86)\EgisTec\MyWinLocker 3\x86\\MWLService.exe
O23 - Service: @%SystemRoot%\System32\netlogon.dll,-102 (Netlogon) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\lsass.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: NTI Backup Now 5 Backup Service (NTIBackupSvc) - NewTech InfoSystems, Inc. - C:\Program Files (x86)\NewTech Infosystems\NTI Backup Now 5\BackupSvc.exe
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Quote:Thanks for the response! Downloading the driver update now. Hopefully it will install without problems.Originally Posted by Texas Justice
Yes, update the driver if you can. I'm not sure if Asus blocks normal driver installations like some OEM's do.
Also, lower some of the graphics settings, the 3200 is a relatively lower level chipset.
Here's a Hierarchy chart from March. I haven't seen a newer one posted. Notice that the 3200 doesn't show up until the second page of the chart.
This laptop is kind of a "stopgap" until my wife and I buy more dedicated gaming desktops; I wasn't crazy about the 3200 when I bought it, but it was "good enough" and that's all I ask for it to continue to be.
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So I'm one of the folks who's having an issue where, particularly in highly-populated zones, I will mapserve repeatedly, then eventually disconnect. This is new as of I17, and didn't happen to me on Test.
Not only will I disconnect from the game, but it will knock me completely off the wireless network and I'll have to reconnect.
I'll paste my DXDiag below. My first thought is that I probably need to upgrade to the 10.4 drivers, but I wanted to get more expert opinions than mine before doing so. Is this problem even something that could be driver-related?
Thanks in advance to anyone who can offer advice.
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System Information
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Time of this report: 5/1/2010, 14:06:59
Machine name: LAPTOP2009
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_gdr.100226-1909)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Acer
System Model: Aspire 5532
BIOS: InsydeH2O Version V1.05
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) Processor TF-20, ~1.6GHz
Memory: 3072MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 2812MB RAM
Page File: 1305MB used, 4316MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7600.16385 64bit Unicode
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DxDiag Notes
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Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)
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Display Devices
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Card name: ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: ATI display adapter (0x9612)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_9612&SUBSYS_028D1025&REV_00
Display Memory: 1403 MB
Dedicated Memory: 253 MB
Shared Memory: 1150 MB
Current Mode: 1366 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: unknown
Monitor Id: CMO1558
Native Mode: 1366 x 768(p) (60.046Hz)
Output Type: Internal
Driver Name: atiumd64.dll,atidxx64.dll,atiumdag,atidxx32,atiumd va,atiumd6a.cap,atitmm64.dll
Driver File Version: 8.14.0010.0678 (English)
Driver Version: 8.634.0.0
DDI Version: 10
Driver Model: WDDM 1.1
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 7/29/2009 07:43:14, 4059648 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
Device Identifier: {D7B71EE2-D552-11CF-3371-8722A1C2C535}
Vendor ID: 0x1002
Device ID: 0x9612
SubSys ID: 0x028D1025
Revision ID: 0x0000
Driver Strong Name: oem7.inf:ATI.Mfg.NTamd64.6.1:ati2mtag_RS780M:8.634 .0.0
ci\ven_1002&dev_9612&subsys_028d1025
Rank Of Driver: 00E60001
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Quote:Same problem here. It mainly happens in zones with a lot of other PCs around (it was difficult to move thru Atlas without constant LCTM messages, and took me 5 minutes to run across pocket d...), but I just dc'd and lost internet while standing in Kings Row.Originally Posted by MaestroMavius
I'm having this same exact issue. It started for me on Wed.
It only happens when not in an instance.
I can stand in an instanced mission for hours with no issue.
Zone outside and start to travel to the next one and lost connection message happens pretty quick.
It's forcibly disconnecting my adaptor too. Making me reconnect manually before getting back on.
No other program does this. As the OP stated, I too can run internet with no issue for hours. It's something with the game.
My friend thinks its the wireless signal not being able to transmit the larger amount of data. I'm going to try plugging the modem directly tonight and see if that solves it.
I'm pretty even-keel, but disruption of internet connectivity altogether (the laptop has to reconnect to the network after I LCTM out of the game) is brand new, and only happens in CoH. -
Quote:This. ^^ I've been very happy with Avira, despite the occasional random false positive.Originally Posted by Bill Z Bubba
Although I used to use AVG, at some point I noticed it became a bit too bloated for my tastes. I'm now using Avira Antivir.
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Quote:I love my kin/sonic. Fulcrum Shift + Howl (is that the cone? I can't remember...) is crazy. Although I may finally cave and make an Ill/Rad. I'm far enough removed from my Grav/Rad that I may have recovered from my controller trauma...Originally Posted by Necrotron_RO
Kinetics can provide an ample -50% Regen themselves simply with Transfusion.
Kinetics
Nothing will cap your damage and make your team blaze through a TF like Fulcrum Shift.
Leadership
Anyone can take Vengeance, and it will save a team wipe many, many a time.
Debuffs/Buffs
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Quote:Originally Posted by Kioshi
What's the ones you find worth going after and why? The Ouro one seems interesting, what kind of recipe can you get with that?Pool A, actually. You'll mostly see common recipes drop for it, but I've gotten Crushing Impacts, Thunderstrikes, and the occasional cool rare (got a Numina's Heal and a LotG Defense). It's possible to get both a Pool A Chronologist drop and a Pool B at the end of the same mission, even.Quote:Originally Posted by Fleeting Whisper
Anything in Pool B, I believe.
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Hi, Resi. I would suggest PMing this suggestion to TheOcho or one of the other forum moderators. This section of the forum is for questions players can answer for other players, and I'm afraid none of the players will be able to adequately address this for you.
I do agree with you that it's a good idea. Perhaps also down in the Suggestions forum? -
Quote:My wife and I logged in, got a team in Cap, jumped into a fight with Manticore and Psyche - and both immediately crashed.Originally Posted by SolarSentai
Overall, fun concept for the event, but the lag was just horrible horrible on Virtue.
I was able to log back in and move my character. She was not.
Today, I logged back in and went to Cap to check some market stuff. I see a pop-up that "Quarry has defeated [whoever]." Checked broadcast, and without announcing anything, some GM had started spawning giant monsters in Cap again. I moved away from the BM with the intention of exiting the zone and crashed so hard that I can't even log that character in again. I've logged in multiple other characters, but when I try him, I get a message that he's still logging out, and I should wait a few seconds and try again. So I've petitioned, in the hopes that I can get him moved and that he's not somehow corrupted.
I was able to take part in last year's event just fine. This one failed most egregiously. -
Thanks, VidiotMaps team!
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Quote:Originally Posted by GavinRuneblade
Do EB's have the chance to drop Pool C or only regular bosses? I think I asked this once before but even searching my own posts I couldn't find the answer.I have a not-quite-helpful answer.Quote:Originally Posted by GavinRuneblade
Anyone have an answer for this?
I once got a Pool C drop from a CoT Portal, which I believe is labeled "Object." At the very least, this tells me that it's possible for things that are not labeled as Boss-class to give the Pool C drops, and if an Object can drop one, I'd be surprised if an EB can't.
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Quote:That's because it's not a measure of difficulty. It's a measure of number of missions, type of goals needed to complete missions, zone size, mission placement, and a lot of other things that were treated differently as design factors when the game launched than when updates and new TF/SFs have been added.Originally Posted by Eiko-chan
Median time is a simple, but not particularly effective, measure of difficulty.
You will always win the argument that median time isn't a good measure of difficulty, so long as people let you conflate those two terms.