Putting it aside that there was basically no information whatsoever in this short sequence, I claim to SOE: Pleeeeaaase give this guy a real office, geez... xD
@hateeternalmaver It's a cubicle, which has been a common thing for like 50+ years. Only the "big dogs" get real walls with a real door in a decent sized company... ;-)
This was filmed during beta when hiring prices etc were still in flux. They all use a wide range of spells/abilities. That specific one has a good balance of healing ability as well as offensive ability. Mercs can be customized much in the way mannequins can be. During combat they cast as often as their spells are up. In most cases the refresh on their spells are fairly short.
@Gninja98 Thank you! Disappointing still that such seemingly fundamental information wasn't in the behind the scenes video, but it's great that you responded. Mercenaries - from what I've read/seen - are going to be a GREAT addition to the game, but like almost anything in society these days, a lot of great ideas/products die simply due to poor advertising.
@Nath1926 Oh my, mountains of pedantry over a 2min video. Most of it just about irrelevant details like prices, or a sociopathic addiction to precision in superfluous information. I personally found the video very interesting, because I don't know much of anything about EQ2. He showed me that such a system exists (or will), and showed it's basic functionality...he did say a "little" information, so expecting a lot of information is irrational.
@basmithtx Yeah, I might have been a bit bit harsh, especially considering I wasn't come from a lay-person's position. But Mercenaries are going to be a great addition to the game so I just wanted them to be talked up with information and the positives more! Food for thought for next time SOE; as as you can see from comments I'm not the only one who noticed the lack of information here. It's certainly not an 'irrational' request/expectation though.
@Gninja98 Cool it's been about 2yrs since I converted to the Xbox lol Eq2 was my 1st MMO & the best one ever played, yeah I tried wow & not many options there at all. Good game just kiddy. Nice Dirge, I have a HE Ranger, Bar Pally, WE Fury, & HM Guard...
@TheHorsenation They have to be weaker than player characters so you will still prefer a PC over an NPC merc in your group. SOE don't want to make grouping a thing of the past, they just want to give players the option still of being able to at least attempt group content when they can't find that player healer/support/tank to join them.
SoE please answer, when will the Fury mercenary come out?
Error93 1 month ago
how man rare mercs are there please ,, the one i now are matri dut and kenny, at least if we had a name we will know what to look for
sleepup7931 1 month ago
Putting it aside that there was basically no information whatsoever in this short sequence, I claim to SOE: Pleeeeaaase give this guy a real office, geez... xD
hateeternalmaver 2 months ago
@hateeternalmaver It's a cubicle, which has been a common thing for like 50+ years. Only the "big dogs" get real walls with a real door in a decent sized company... ;-)
basmithtx 2 months ago
This was filmed during beta when hiring prices etc were still in flux. They all use a wide range of spells/abilities. That specific one has a good balance of healing ability as well as offensive ability. Mercs can be customized much in the way mannequins can be. During combat they cast as often as their spells are up. In most cases the refresh on their spells are fairly short.
Gninja98 2 months ago
@Gninja98 Thank you! Disappointing still that such seemingly fundamental information wasn't in the behind the scenes video, but it's great that you responded. Mercenaries - from what I've read/seen - are going to be a GREAT addition to the game, but like almost anything in society these days, a lot of great ideas/products die simply due to poor advertising.
Nath1926 2 months ago
1.You should angle the screen to the camera.
2.Why not tell us what the fee and salary is for the healer merc you recruited?
3.You didn't tell us about their spells. Are they all healing based, are there offensive ones too? If so, what's roughly the ratio?
4.You didn't say anything about customising mercs. This feature will appeal to many players
5.You show one battle. How often do they cast during combat? etc etc.
There is basically no information shown in this video.
Disappointing, SOE.
Nath1926 2 months ago
@Nath1926 Oh my, mountains of pedantry over a 2min video. Most of it just about irrelevant details like prices, or a sociopathic addiction to precision in superfluous information. I personally found the video very interesting, because I don't know much of anything about EQ2. He showed me that such a system exists (or will), and showed it's basic functionality...he did say a "little" information, so expecting a lot of information is irrational.
basmithtx 2 months ago
@basmithtx Yeah, I might have been a bit bit harsh, especially considering I wasn't come from a lay-person's position. But Mercenaries are going to be a great addition to the game so I just wanted them to be talked up with information and the positives more! Food for thought for next time SOE; as as you can see from comments I'm not the only one who noticed the lack of information here. It's certainly not an 'irrational' request/expectation though.
Nath1926 2 months ago
So, 90% of the mercs are going to be in the station store. just like almost EVERY available flying mount.
Awesome.
EAUS1 2 months ago
Bring EQnext already!!!
DTAS0 2 months ago
I was playing a dirge at the time.
Gninja98 2 months ago
@Gninja98 Cool it's been about 2yrs since I converted to the Xbox lol Eq2 was my 1st MMO & the best one ever played, yeah I tried wow & not many options there at all. Good game just kiddy. Nice Dirge, I have a HE Ranger, Bar Pally, WE Fury, & HM Guard...
Welbeloved 2 months ago
Billy is awesome, and has been in game since the beginning. Don't hate!
slaystench 2 months ago
nicee ;))
BalramRules 2 months ago
I don't like the ridiculous Billy-doll . I hope the other special mercs dont look like freaky dolls from the pet cemetery.
Also hope they'll be worthwhile. I dont like that they already are weaker than human players like the guy says.
TheHorsenation 2 months ago
@TheHorsenation They have to be weaker than player characters so you will still prefer a PC over an NPC merc in your group. SOE don't want to make grouping a thing of the past, they just want to give players the option still of being able to at least attempt group content when they can't find that player healer/support/tank to join them.
Nath1926 2 months ago
Sweet. Can't wait.
Valhalla111 2 months ago
Are you. Kidding me.
Before, there were few groups. Now, there are none.
Emofreezer 2 months ago
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Emofreezer 2 months ago
Ninja is your character a SK?
Welbeloved 2 months ago
@Welbeloved 90% sure it's a Dirge. You can see the bard buffs, scout attacks, and the "death" looking buffs/debuffs.
Anyways, the doll looks awesome. Epicly epic, hehe.
Rivkah94 2 months ago
FIRST
xwtredsnake 2 months ago