- ArchWizard
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Eggy Koopa was the second-best koopa kid don't @ me
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The Egg-cellent Easter Event
April 16th - April 30th, 2019
Spring is finally in the air and Easter's just around the corner! With that, there's no better way to celebrate the season and the holiday with an "egg-cellent" Easter event Vindictus style! For two weeks, the Exchange Shop is open for trade with all sorts of rewards for Easter Eggs! You're going to need to do some killing to get your hands on these precious eggs so complete all the Daily Missions each day, and when you've finally got a modest collection of Easter eggs, it's time to do some shopping! Go out there now and show your spirit!
Important Notes:
- Event can be participated per character.
- When all Daily Missions are completed, 3 Easter Eggs are given.
- All items purchasable from the Exchange Shop are not tradeable.
Unrelated: We should probably come up with a new thread title because the devs removed dismemberment a long time ago. Any ideas?
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Unrelated: We should probably come up with a new thread title because the devs removed dismemberment a long time ago. Any ideas?
vindictus: welcome to the grind
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Let the fools who stand before us be destroyed by the power you and I possess.
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Unrelated: We should probably come up with a new thread title because the devs removed dismemberment a long time ago. Any ideas?
Haha, did they?
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- ArchWizard
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Alright, update information is here.
Golden Time again
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Golden Time Event is back! So come and get as many gifts as you can during the event period! Jump in-game from April 30th to June 4th and receive SPECIAL REWARDS & BOOST every weekend! Yes, you read it correctly, you'll be receiving rewards during the Golden Time Event! So don’t miss out on your weekend rewards and boost!
Press Returning To Continue
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Returning Mercenaries & Redeployment
Welcome back Mercenaries and check out what we have prepared as your welcoming gifts! Returning Mercenaries event has been extended due to its popular demands! Don't miss out on getting your additional perks with the Returning Mercenaries Event!
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Redeployment Event
When logging in during the event, give the Redeployment Necklace (30 Days) in the mail to returning players, per CID.
Since it is based on CID, all characters of the returning player will receive the item.
Redeployment Necklace (30 Days)
All trades not possible
ATT, M. ATT, and DEF +500, respectively
ATT SPD, Critical, Balance +1, respectively
You might want to get that growth checked
Get free butterfly wings from the cat traveler. Defeat bosses to get wing powder, then use the powder to make your wings bigger. This makes the bonuses from it bigger, too. However, the wings are time-limited so I wouldn't level them just for the sake of it.
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Abundant Luminary Dungeon Event
UPDATE: Eira does not kick. Instead, she shoots enemies in the feet. Eira can grapple and in addition to using the standard wrestling moves that other characters use, some of her moves involve grabbing dudes and shooting them. They're rather peculiar details.
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Eira is p fun but I'm already suffering the gear grind once I hit endgame since even with all the freebies Evie can't hit QB reqs and she's been around forever.
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Eira is fun but endgame bad
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- ArchWizard
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More events.
Eira Release Raid
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Eira Release Raid Event
Event Period: May 14th - June 4th
Exchange Shop: May 14th - June 11th
Celebrating the two-week mark of the recent new hero release, 'Eira: The Void Witch,' we've arranged a special Raid Event for all you Mercenaries who are hungry to kill some Raid Bosses and receive a chance at winning special rewards at the same time! For only 3 weeks, clearing any Season 3 Raid will give you an 'Eira Release Raid Coupon' that you can exchange for the following items below! You can obtain up to 10 Coupons per day so find your guild, pound those bosses, and exchange them for limited items now!
An event to encourage guild runs
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Together With Guild Event
Event Period: May 14th - June 4th
What's more lively and entertaining than fighting side by side with your comrades in battle? That's right! The more guild members you go out into battle with, the stronger you'll feel! For only 3 weeks, we're supporting all the Mercenaries who're going to battles with their guild members with an exceptional buff! The more your members join you, the bigger the support your group will get! So get your members ready and assemble for battle!
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I'm halfway with the collecting event and I just want to lie down forever. On one hand, I'm glad it's not RNG but drat 10 raids a day and I'm burned out after Eira's launch.
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Did you read that sister?
Yes, truly a shitposter's post. I read it, Rem.
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Why does this game not run at 60fps on my 1080ti?
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Did you read that sister?
Yes, truly a shitposter's post. I read it, Rem.
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Short answer: The game is not coded well. Longer answer: Have you turned down your graphics settings in the game options? The autodetected video settings are going to overestimate what your GPU can do. I have a 1060 and the settings GeForce Experience believes are "optimal" make my client chug even when I'm in town.
I mean, I shouldn't have to turn down my graphics settings? Given the game's age and visual fidelity, you shouldn't need Titans to run the game on maximum graphics setting at a smooth framerate. Sigh, and here I went and spent $10 on virtual lingerie because my character outfit looked rear end ugly with the default undergarments.
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I mean, I shouldn't have to turn down my graphics settings? Given the game's age and visual fidelity, you shouldn't need Titans to run the game on maximum graphics setting at a smooth framerate. Sigh, and here I went and spent $10 on virtual lingerie because my character outfit looked rear end ugly with the default undergarments.
The problem is it's a poorly optimized ancient source engine shitheap with an enormous CPU bottleneck that gets worse if you are hosting battles for other players. It doesn't really handle multi-core CPUs so it just tries to do everything on one core. I have a 1070 and a 4.0 ghz cpu and hit 60 fps solo most of the time. Overclocking the CPU would be the most noticeable fps increase for me but I haven't done it because I don't play this much anymore.
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- ArchWizard
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Instead of talking about how bad this game is, let's take a few minutes to talk about how bad it's going to be thanks to these horrible updates.
Et tu, point five two?
Some GUI streamlining. Nothing significant aside from the "Random Box" window being merged into the Event window. Since random stuff is only relevant to events anyway, so why not? They also added a bunch of new hairstyles and inner armors.
Dressing Room Update
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Dressing Room Update
Are you tired of rummaging through your storage chest slots for the outfit that you’re in the mood for? Say no more, Dressing Room Update is here for your convenience! Now, you can customize and pre-select up to 24 outfits in your wardrobe!
Special Dungeons Update
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Special Dungeons Update
Avatar of Destruction & Memory of the Past
Welcome to the Special Dungeons Mercenaries!
You can access the two Special Dungeons, [Avatar of Destruction & Memory of the Past] from the [Catacombs] region in Rocheste. Each Special Dungeon will be available weekly and separately, starting with Special Dungeon [Avatar of Destruction].
For some reason, the special dungeon update is spread across two pages.
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Special Dungeon Celebration Event
With celebration to the new update of special dungeons, we're giving out special coupons upon your completion of the dungeon to be exchanged with rewards at the Exchange Shop! Check out the details below and make the best out of this opportunity!
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Double Warm Welcome Ticket Event
We know you all love the 'Warm Welcome Ticket' we give you. So, for just a limited amount of time, we're giving out double for all players! During the event period, you can purchase double the amount of all items from the Warm Welcome Shop!
Goddess Heart Event
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Goddess' Heart Event
Event Period: June 4th - July 2nd
Mercenaries we need your help! Help us complete the Goddess Statue! Whenever you clear a battle that's level 20 or higher, you'll obtain 1 'Goddess Heart.' (You can obtain up to 20 per week.) Collect the 'Goddess Hearts' and use it to complete the Goddess Statue and receive rewards it gives for your bravery! The statue of the Goddess is in your hands so go now!
Important Note:
All rewards, except for the Restoration Scroll, are given as no expiration + binding specs.
Restoration Scroll can be used for a month after the event ends. (Until 8/2/2019 07:00 UTC.)
Per-character Event
Since the max number of "Goddess' Heart" items obtainable during the event is 80, there are no rewards beyond stage 10.
You can move around the Goddess Statue Gauge UI around by click & dragging the UI around the screen.
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Don't you need outfit points to unlock the dye part? I've only managed to unlock 2 slots on 2 PC since AP.
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People say bigger is better.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=411cTWwxFu8
Another maintenance, another set of events.
4th of July Pre-Celebratory Party
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Event Schedule:
NA: June 22nd, 2019 (Saturday) 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. PST
EU: June 22nd, 2019 (Saturday) 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. CEST
Mercenaries! You're all invited to the 4th of July Pre-celebratory Party!
Come join the GMs on the Colhen Dock in commemorating the Independence Day for our 4th of July Pre-celebratory Party! We will be releasing the 'Premium Bath Soap' during the event period for all of you to enjoy so save the date and let's get a great group photo!
Event Schedule
Location: Colhen Dock Near the Hot Spring
Dress Code: 4th of July Themed Outfits!
Well actually DON'T spend NX on a tattoo because
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Independence Festival Event
To commemorate the momentous event of independence, there will be festive Independence Day fireworks upon your departures! In addition, when you complete your Daily Missions, you will receive a coupon, which then you may use at the Exchange Shop for the items listed up below! Come and join us in celebrating the 4th of July!
Mysterious Relic Box Event
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Have we got a treat for you! To support those who challenge the list of Season 3 Raid Battles below, we offer you a special 'Mysterious Relic Box' that you can exchange for a prize you desire from the list of random rewards below! Not only that, to appreciate your great endeavors, we will also give you a 'Shining Relic' that you can take to the Exchange Shop as well for an item you need! Clear Season 3 Raid Battles and collect rewards of your choice!
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Muir's Large Adult Son is at it again
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSWRG7aWqew
Nuadha and Balor are the ancient gods that took part in the creation of this world. They were forgotten when they merged with this world.
Even after defeating Balor, the red moon Eweca continues to menace the world. Nuadha's revelation has revealed that another hero is needed to combat Eweca. That hero is Lugh Lamhfada, forgotten but far from dead. The Hero meets Lugh Lamhfada again and seeks his help.
Meanwhile, Lugh Lamhfada finds his true self in a crumbling temple, seeking the reason he did not die.
The return of the previous hero leads to a rematch. The Hero and Lugh Lamhfada face off, once more. While he has lost Fragarach, Lugh Lamhfada remains a formidable opponent, armed with spear, shield, and Tathlum.
Lugh Lamhfada also has an ace up in his sleeve. When the morning sun rises, you will behold his the true form…
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Battle Tips
The battleground for your rematch against Lugh is a temple to forgotten gods. The fight starts in the dead of night, and rages until the morning sun rises.
Here, Lugh awakens to his true powers. And that power may come in a familiar form to you.
Though he has lost Fragarach, Lugh is not to be underestimated with his spear, Prism Shield, and Tathlum.
The spear is Lugh's main weapon. To the Hero who has continued to grow ever stronger, Lugh's spear is not as lethal as it was before. However, as the battle continues, Lugh Lamhfada will use more attacks that sweep through the battlefield. He will earn his epithet, "of the long arm".
The Prism Shield, which Heroes could previously take and use against Lugh, remains with him. Lugh can instantly block attacks and perform powerful counters with it. Even if you have some distance between yourself and Lugh, the Prism Shield's barrier can counter projectile attacks. You must watch Lugh's movements carefully to find openings.
The Tathlum is also harder to deal with now. Unlike in the past when you could focus on simply absorbing Tathlum blasts, now you must absorb them while avoiding Lugh's constant attacks and barrages. Even if you absorb enough Tathlum blasts, you may lose the energy absorbed if you are hit by Lugh's attacks. Be ever mindful. ArchWizard fucked around with this message at 08:12 on Jun 29, 2019
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Is this game still a massive grind?
I had a ton of fun with it but hit a wall where everything was millions of gold without a decent way to make money.
yes, even with extra luk items and VVIP I just barely made enough for 1 wep for Eira. Mostly I feel like the only players left are whales and you can tell as they're ranked under top 10 players daily for their class. I took a break since the daily raid grind is depressing if you consider it the time/effort.
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A second Tathlum has hit the south tower
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Dazzlingly Brilliant Event
Event Period: July 2nd - July 16th
Exchange Shop Period: July 2nd - July 23rd
Welcome to the "Dazzlingly Brilliant Event," where you get rewarded for taking down the Brilliant Lugh! If you dare take on the challenge against the Brilliant Lugh in his raid, and clear it, you'll receive 1 Brilliant Shard! (You can obtain up to 10 of these per week per character!) If you take this to the Exchange Shop, you can trade yourself a "dazzling" but also "brilliant" reward from the list below! Only who are "dazzling" and "brilliant" are worthy of the title the following event gives.
Don't tell me how to live my life, Ferghus
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Ferghus' Attendance Event
Event Period: July 2nd - July 30th
A new raid has been added and Ferghus is calling on all Mercenaries to take on the new challenge! Check in every day, based on the schedule below, and receive the reward he gives for support!
You'll receive the day's attendance reward, based on the schedule below, 30 minutes after you log in.
More like grinding everyday am I right
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Vindictus Everyday Event & More!
Event Period: July 2nd - July 16th
1. Double Warm Welcome Ticket Event
With celebration to the new raid, we'd like to give our Mercenaries twice as much "Warm Welcomes" by doubling the Warm Welcome tickets and your purchase amounts!
During the event period, all players will receive 2x Warm Welcome Tickets! and,
You can purchase 2x the amount of all items from the Warm Welcome Shop!
Enjoy & Don't miss this chance!
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2. Vindictus Everyday Event
For a limited event period of time, complete the Daily Missions, and obtain 3 [Everyday Coupon]s!
Coupon Drops: July 2nd - July 16th
Take the coupons and exchange them for a reward at the Exchange Shop!
Exchange Shop Period: July 2nd - July 23rd
Say good Knight, Crystal
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Also the one female outfitter set that's a actual armor set.
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tiny baby lughs
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74BzSTQCl_c
Raids for everyone! Raids forever!
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Raids of-by-for Everyone Event!
Ticket Drop Period: July 16th – July 30th
Exchange Shop Period: July 16th – August 6th
Calling all Mercenaries! Raids are now of Everyone! by Everyone! and for Everyone! For just two weeks, we are calling on all Mercenaries of Vindictus to take advantage of the raids as much as you can! Upon completing a Season 3 story-related raid battle as listed below, you’ll be given a reward ticket to the Exchange Shop for rewards! Remember, tickets will not drop in Royal Army, Ein Lacher, and Redeemer Battles so be sure to raid on the battles listed below and collect an ‘Everyone’s Ticket’ for a reward of your choice at the Exchange Shop! Take advantage of this event!
I had a write-up describing why this is a dubious event that doesn't do much to help players run the latest raids and dances around the greater problem of power growth being both random (gently caress you RNG drops and upgrade systems) and completely arbitrary (gently caress you Counterforce and high seal shop costs). Then the SA forums poo poo itself while I was trying to post and it ate my beautiful explanation of why devcat should just stick to making pretty princess dress-up games because that's clearly their core competency. So screw that, figure out for yourselves why this event's a disappointment (hint: Legendary Ores are not the most expensive part of making a weapon and this event only solves that part of the problem halfway).
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It's another update.
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v.2.54 Updates
1. Evie Face Modeling Improvements
Fun fact: I've been told that Evie's face is based on one of the developer's wives. Nearly everything about this story is awkward in some way, from the dev's co-workers deciding she's not pretty enough any more to players saying they've wanted to bone her for years.
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2. Seal Shop Revamp
- Level 90 equipment mats are gone because they've been power-crept into irrelevance
- PvP equipment and enchants are gone. You can still craft equipment by talking to the Battlemaster in Rocheste, which is functionally equivalent.
- A handful of newer seals that went into your inventory because they had no room on the Seal window now have a place in the Seal window and no longer occupy inventory space
- Certain Ein Lacher rewards are gone, because no one really needed or wanted them. Did anyone ever use that Season 1 extra exp potion? I bet not. If you can do Ein Lacher then you don't need the help.
John Belushi wearing a sweater that says "GUILD" on it
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Guild House: Dungeon + Improvements
Other improvements: You can now tag your guild in the guild search function so people have an idea of what they're getting into by joining. Guild rent can be paid with guild points instead of money, so earning your keep (literally) no longer requires gold. The catch, of course, is that this is worse for solo guilds than paying money because you need a lot of GP. All of my characters combined have only earned enough GP to pay rent for two months.
Once again, they included an event wherein you must complete all guild missions in a day to get a single Guild Mission Coupon. The guild missions have not changed so the aggressively lovely "run ten raids" and "kill thirty bosses" missions are still required. But the rewards are oh-so-tempting: Two titles for two coupons each and a new heart balloon for three tickets.
It's Golden Time again. Didn't we just have a golden time?
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The Golden Summer Special Time Event!
Summer Daily Event
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Summer Daily Mission Event & More!
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Return of the Hero Attendance Event
We've got Heroes of Vindictus returning and we'd like to give our veterans an extra gift as our welcome! All you need to do is check-in on the schedule below and collect the returning gifts we give you! Rewards can only be received once per account, and all rewards are bound to the character so please be advised! Rewards will be distributed after 5 minutes to your attendance. ArchWizard fucked around with this message at 09:04 on Dec 1, 2019
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I think it's the headphones "Electro Swag Sound Player" outfit.
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To quote beloved nerd icon Sheldon Cooper: "Bazingo!"
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Summer Raid Bingo Event
Event & Exchange Shop Period: August 13th – 27th
How about a fun game of Bingo right after your Season 3 battle raid and win free rewards in exchange for the coupons you win? For only 2 whole weeks starting from today, we’re giving out free gifts in exchange for your Season 3 raid clearances! Claim a Season 3 raid victory, receive a ‘Summer Raid Bingo Ticket,’ and exchange for a reward of your choice at our shop! The ticket cannot be traded but can be obtained up to 10 times per day so take advantage of this event and collect as much as you can!
This bingo event is slightly different from previous iterations. You run raids and earn tickets, then exchange the tickets for either number pouches or straight-up rewards. There are two titles, each costing ten tickets. You can also spend five tickets to buy a number pouch containing any number from 1 to 25, or spend three tickets to buy a pouch containing a number within the specified five-number range (1-5, 6-10, etc.). If you have leftover tickets, you can buy goddess graces. As for the rewards for actually making Bingo lines? They suck. They're all boring and not even especially useful. The closest they get to being interesting is the blackout reward: A box containing cosmetic butterfly wings.
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A Royal Army Raid change
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Regarding Royal Raid Battle Update
Greetings Mercenaries,
There will be an update taking place this August 27th, 2019, and after the update, the Royal battles listed below will all be replaced with new battles. Thus, the relevant titles that are obtainable from those battles will also become unobtainable after August 27th, 2019. After the update, you will be able to obtain these titles only through the 'Ancient Title Destiny Box' and no longer from the Royal battles. As these titles will now be more difficult to obtain after the update, we encourage you to collect them prior to the change. Thank you.
What: Royal Raid Battles Updated
When: August 27th, 2019 After Maintenance
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