Maelstrom.. I gave up!

Izaki · July 2016

I spent around 30 hours spread over a week trying to clear Maelstrom Arena in Vet on my first go. Every boss would take me a couple of hours to figure out, I'd die, ressurect at wayshrine, walk back to the arena, die again. I hated every second of walking back just to die again.

The one thing that kept me going is that this game is a source of relaxation and pleasure for me. Believe me, 30 hours of uni + work at night + all the study hours for the exams really is stressing. So when I grab my guitar and write a song or when I sit down to play ESO or some other game, I relax and not think about anything else. But none of those would not be relaxing activities if I didn't want to get something out of it, if I didn't want to get better at what I was doing. Writing a guitar solo over a weird chord progression is effort, it is not easy, you can't do it just for the sake of doing it and hope to get a great melody in the end. When you do come up with that perfect solo that you hear in your hear when walking back from uni or from work, that's when you're satisfied. It is more stress on top of the overwhelming amount that you endure already, but in the end you're satisfied

So in that arena, I could not give up. Its like an exam, you can't just put your pen down and say : "Oh well that's another year wasted". Why? Because you spend hours in that arena, and if you give up in the middle of it, you would have wasted hours of more stress for nothing, if you give up you don't get a sense of accomplishement. So I kept going with that damn arena. I figured out boss mechanics when to use what sigil, etc. And I got to that final boss. Of the 30 hours I've spent in vMSA, the final boss must have taken me half of that time. Yeah around 15 hours. Took me 3 f*cking days to finish it during the holidays. Each time I'd get him down a bit lower. At one point I got him down to 0.8% and ESO crashed ! I gave up, went out with friends, cried over the Euro 2016 final (yeah that's right I'm french

), played a few gigs. Came back on ESO, made a [snip] ton of tri-pots and believe it or not, I didn't die once in the 9th Stage, and took the boss down first go ! Okay I did get a arcane Para Bellum ring but hey, I just proved to myself that those 30 hours of play a bloody video game instead of hanging out with friends or working towards the next exam, those 30 hours weren't lost, I actually made it. I was CP368 going to 369 when I beat that mofo. So champ points aren't what's making you wipe, its the mechanics.

Keep goin' at it mate @GreenhaloX you'll be happy as f*ck when you get it done !

Izaki · July 2016

Egonieser wrote: »

It really is not that difficult once you learn the mechanics and counters. The right build and a timely rolldodge goes a long long way aswell. I completed it with just one death with a strictly PvP build nightblade with 15k health... How? Dodge right and take no damage at all or keep it to a minimum. Needless to say, doing it on a magicka class was a breeze all together, both my Sorcerer and Templar had no struggles at all, just shield up during a hard hitting attack and keep them HoT's going.

Trying to attempt it on DK next, but as it stands his build is a bit behind.

I am in no way a PvE expert, but this comparatively to 1 vs X daily in PvP is a cakewalk, a braindead mob is still a braindead mob no matter how hard it hits, it's all about memorizing mechanics, nothing else xD

I can't really agree with you. I struggled a lot on my first runs with my magicka sorcerer. I don't know why people whine about how bad sorcs are, but then claim they are the easiest class to do vMSA on. Playing with 2 toggles on a bar was always a DPS loss anyway so people can complain about sorcs being awesome in solo content (PvP and PvE). Mag builds are definetly easier than stam builds, but its by no means a cakewalk. No matter how good you are at 1vX or how many CP or how many gold gear pieces you have will save you from a wipe on the first try. So no I can't agree with the fact that Sorcs or Templars can breeze through this content straight off the bat, I struggled and everyone else struggled too.

Burning_Talons · July 2016

Lol wait until stage 7

DRXHarbinger · July 2016

^ 2mag builds are easier.

Magplar and magdk and by far harder than thier stam counter parts. Complete on a stamblade and it's the same as any other stam class. The only NB skill you use is sup attack, DK use claw stamplar use sweep. No difference at all. I converted my high elf healer into a stam player just to get storm proof on it.

Ep1kMalware · July 2016

EternalEther wrote: »

phairdon wrote: »

Ventured into Maelstrom Arena during the weekend on normal mode, as I have not done any of the veteran dungeons before. Got stuck on the same stage too. My problem was all the ice being destroyed. Made no difference how many trolls killed as the boss also destroys the ice with its club. Certainly became frustrating. Exited out of the dungeon yesterday before losing the plot completely.
All the stages beforehand were a breeze in comparison.

I had the same experience on my Stamblade. I just couldnt DPS the giantess down fast enough. I think there might be a bug. With the sigil of healing you should be able to survive in the water for a little bit, but I kept dying instantly. I put it on hold for a while then came back with a few moves switched around and finally did it. On my templar I only got stuck on the final boss of the final stage, and had to give up and complete it the next day. I'm am not looking forward to attempting this on Veteran....

stand on platform with power/defense sigil. soon as you see the portals grab both. giants spawn right on top of you. ??? profit.

bryanhaas · July 2016

DRXHarbinger wrote: »

bryanhaas wrote: »

DRXHarbinger wrote: »

GreenhaloX wrote: »

bryanhaas wrote: »

I was stuck there for a bit until I just burned the boss as fast as possible and ignored the adds. I have 40k mag and 5100 to 5800 spell damage depending on how I am fighting it.

See.. that are some good stats, @bryanhaas . I can see how a sorc can breeze through normal Maelstrom, and I'm sure you do fine in VMA. I'm at 3200 weapon damage right now with my 2H with 30k health and about 25k stam (with food aid), and I can't seem to find any other ways to raise my weapon any higher or into the 5k or raise my stam stats. Even with my current stats, I don't really have problem cutting through those minions, which I have also faired better with this recent try than when I previously tried when I was in the mid-300 CP. It would be nice, though, if I have weapon dam in the 5000 and even if my stam is in the 30k. Yes, it seems like knowing the mechanics of each stage and boss is 50% or maybe more of the battle within Maelstrom.

Proof on those figures required. Without SPC, Kena and clever alchemist, stealth procs it's I have never seen spell damage in a solo instance anywhere near that. Even scathing mage and Kena procs only hits the 4k mark.

You saying that you would need to see proof that I hit 5800 spell power? If so I can upload a video later, it honestly is not hard to get those numbers. Just clever alc, torugs, willpower and kena. I do use my dual wield swords to proc kena and the enchantments get me some more spell power.

all those sets and when fully procd only give 2254 damage, plus the base stats you're only hitting about 4k or so. where is the extra 1800 coming from? even a power glyph won't come anywhere near? What am I missing here?

Please upload a video or a screenshot of the build, I want that immense power.

GreenhaloX · July 2016

mb10 wrote: »

Well then dont do it if you cant. Its for skilled players.

Many people on here moan about easy end game content including dungeons but the one difficult thing in the game, people want nerfed.

Every single game has content that is difficult especially MMOs and it should be a reward for players who spend time to master their class.

Btw you might need to check a guide before you do maelstrom too youre just going into the next round blind with no idea what to expect. Then you expect it to be easy/a breeze. Confusing...

Granted this is my first MMORPG experience, I'm slowly coming around and seemingly have to agree with you. I'm so used to playing single-player games that you can figure out the in-game mechanics much easier than within ESO. Yes, yes, have to study up and look at more guides, clips and advices from all you good folks.

However, telling people don't do it because you're unskilled, is not cool at all, man. People have different learning style and ability and may be faster or slower to learn than others, but it is better to be more positive and encourage those that are seemingly lacking versus seemingly belittling them. Makes for a better world when there are more positive people and things. You may be the bomb at something where others are still striving to become, but humility and humbleness are good virtues. You maybe better at something than someone else, but believe me, I'm sure that someone else is better than you at other things as well.

“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.”
― Ernest Hemingway

GreenhaloX · July 2016

Ep1kMalware wrote: »

samdegreat wrote: »

The veteran maelstrom arena seems like a progression thing to me as well as acquiring more skill with movement, when to dodge etc. Which is all good practise for pvp.

So if I were you, I'd farm to 501 champion points and try it again, it will be a lot easier and less stressful.

so e guy on ps4 with like 278cp got flawless.mif you can't do it at 440cp 501 won't make a a difference.

Seemingly inconceivable! Need proof.. ha ha!

bryanhaas wrote: »

I actually have a stam DK, more of a tank but managed to complete normal on him. I created a youtube account look up MaulochBaal I will post up a video of the Stam DK setup and tactics I used. This DK is setup mainly for PVP but norm MA was not difficult just took a little longer than my Mag Sorc.

Here is my Stam DK on norm round 2Correction Vet round 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLhZWGToMOE&list=PLd3BBcBw-stjaX1Z5IeOJn5KtQk0K832H&index=1

Wow! Now that's a battle and a half, even for round 2 of VMA. Again, big kudos for you all have completed VMA (especially those keep doing it over and over again). That vigor ability plus the coagulating blood seem to make a big difference. You're regen your health constantly. That seems to be the other key. Unfortunately, I haven't done enough PvP yet to get that vigor skill.

bryanhaas wrote: »

Here's how I run it on normal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxdNuOMbHBQ&index=3&list=PLd3BBcBw-stgMS2T2jBKRLaU0elZ2KNum

You are one badass dude, @bryanhaas! Good view of round 9. So, you're not using your 2H. Is it because round 9 is harder for a 2H DK.. maybe?

bryanhaas · July 2016

GreenhaloX wrote: »

Ep1kMalware wrote: »

samdegreat wrote: »

The veteran maelstrom arena seems like a progression thing to me as well as acquiring more skill with movement, when to dodge etc. Which is all good practise for pvp.

So if I were you, I'd farm to 501 champion points and try it again, it will be a lot easier and less stressful.

so e guy on ps4 with like 278cp got flawless.mif you can't do it at 440cp 501 won't make a a difference.

Seemingly inconceivable! Need proof.. ha ha!

bryanhaas wrote: »

I actually have a stam DK, more of a tank but managed to complete normal on him. I created a youtube account look up MaulochBaal I will post up a video of the Stam DK setup and tactics I used. This DK is setup mainly for PVP but norm MA was not difficult just took a little longer than my Mag Sorc.

Here is my Stam DK on norm round 2Correction Vet round 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLhZWGToMOE&list=PLd3BBcBw-stjaX1Z5IeOJn5KtQk0K832H&index=1

Wow! Now that's a battle and a half, even for round 2 of VMA. Again, big kudos for you all have completed VMA (especially those keep doing it over and over again). That vigor ability plus the coagulating blood seem to make a big difference. You're regen your health constantly. That seems to be the other key. Unfortunately, I haven't done enough PvP yet to get that vigor skill.

bryanhaas wrote: »

Here's how I run it on normal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxdNuOMbHBQ&index=3&list=PLd3BBcBw-stgMS2T2jBKRLaU0elZ2KNum

You are one badass dude, @bryanhaas! Good view of round 9. So, you're not using your 2H. Is it because round 9 is harder for a 2H DK.. maybe?

Thanks, btw round 9 is my magic sorc on normal.

Here is a video of normal Maelstrom on my DK:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Grebp9lT5eo&list=PLihbmSQztziOCb0fB2hxzMlNpF-0ySGKR

Only the first 4 rounds so far will be adding the rest when I have time to run it again. I do switch up some skills based on the round. If there are ranged casters I will use reflecting scales if not the DK shield (forget the name) also sometimes I sub in wreaking blow for the damage buff expecially for enemies immune to poison.

notimetocare · July 2016

GreenhaloX wrote: »

This is pretty much it for me for Maelstrom. After being stuck in the 5th ice stage for awhile, I got the nerve to go back in after reaching 480 CP and having plus up on my elemental and poison defense slots. Breezed through the 5th stage, then took a few to figure out the 6th stage. After reaching the final round of the 7th from enduring numerous respawning after getting hit by numerous 60-70k volatile poison blasts from out of nowhere, then all the final behemoth boss has to do is scream his rage and drains all your health. You know what.. I already have enough stress in my life, and I had recently lowered my blood pressure to an acceptable level. I don't need any more stress or have my BP rise up again. I can live with myself without having a Maelstrom completion, a flawless or stormproof achievement. I'll leave this to you all hardcore masochist types. Lol!

Volatile poison doesnt come out of nowhere, means you were in a plant explosion.
Stand in the shields the adds put up to survive behemoth.
Just solved your problems in 2 sentences.

GreenhaloX · July 2016

bryanhaas wrote: »

Thanks, that round 9 is normal and that is on a mag sorc. I will have more rounds up for normal on my DK later today hopefully that helps you get through it. Rally can be used in place of vigor, I actually just recently unlocked vigor on my DK actually that and proxy det on my sorc. The DK is based on one of Alcast's builds for PVP gearing is not done yet. The Sorc is just odd and ends I pieced together based on this and that, I would assume it is probably a common build but who knows I never researched builds for it.

This Alcast has been mentioned quite a few times before, and I been meaning to check out his clips of guides. I'm just focused right now to get 501, which I should reach within the next couple of weeks. I think then, after not needing to chase XP for CP anymore, I can sit down and look at some of these clips. For my next character build, I should be better off. I'm looking to get into PvP, but this current DK build of mine is probably better off for PvE. So yeah, I would need to look into building a better character next time. Even the character from your clip (below) that you posted earlier seems pretty powerful, although fast and hard to follow while you were redoing your skillsets.

Makkir · July 2016

Which MMO was it where your character actually slid while walking/running over ice? Was that EverQuest?

Makkir · July 2016

UltimaJoe777 wrote: »

Milvan wrote: »

UltimaJoe777 wrote: »

Masochist? You're very much mistaken. You learn from failure, not take pleasure in it.

You can't S & M in virtual reality. That is beyond weird... And that's coming from a weird guy! Seriously can you imagine hearing 2 people practice S & M over voice chat? Dear MARA the awkwardness...

@UltimaJoe777 You'd be surprised what happens at the Goldshire Inn (World of Warcraft).

Ep1kMalware · July 2016

GreenhaloX wrote: »

Ep1kMalware wrote: »

samdegreat wrote: »

The veteran maelstrom arena seems like a progression thing to me as well as acquiring more skill with movement, when to dodge etc. Which is all good practise for pvp.

So if I were you, I'd farm to 501 champion points and try it again, it will be a lot easier and less stressful.

so e guy on ps4 with like 278cp got flawless.mif you can't do it at 440cp 501 won't make a a difference.

Seemingly inconceivable! Need proof.. ha ha!

bryanhaas wrote: »

I actually have a stam DK, more of a tank but managed to complete normal on him. I created a youtube account look up MaulochBaal I will post up a video of the Stam DK setup and tactics I used. This DK is setup mainly for PVP but norm MA was not difficult just took a little longer than my Mag Sorc.

Here is my Stam DK on norm round 2Correction Vet round 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLhZWGToMOE&list=PLd3BBcBw-stjaX1Z5IeOJn5KtQk0K832H&index=1

Wow! Now that's a battle and a half, even for round 2 of VMA. Again, big kudos for you all have completed VMA (especially those keep doing it over and over again). That vigor ability plus the coagulating blood seem to make a big difference. You're regen your health constantly. That seems to be the other key. Unfortunately, I haven't done enough PvP yet to get that vigor skill.

bryanhaas wrote: »

Here's how I run it on normal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxdNuOMbHBQ&index=3&list=PLd3BBcBw-stgMS2T2jBKRLaU0elZ2KNum

You are one badass dude, @bryanhaas! Good view of round 9. So, you're not using your 2H. Is it because round 9 is harder for a 2H DK.. maybe?

if tou want proof keep hitting mext page button. he posted it a while back.

Ep1kMalware · July 2016

@GreenhaloX

https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/237056/flawless-conqueror/p1

potirondb16_ESO · July 2016

GreenhaloX wrote: »

This is pretty much it for me for Maelstrom. After being stuck in the 5th ice stage for awhile, I got the nerve to go back in after reaching 480 CP and having plus up on my elemental and poison defense slots. Breezed through the 5th stage, then took a few to figure out the 6th stage. After reaching the final round of the 7th from enduring numerous respawning after getting hit by numerous 60-70k volatile poison blasts from out of nowhere, then all the final behemoth boss has to do is scream his rage and drains all your health. You know what.. I already have enough stress in my life, and I had recently lowered my blood pressure to an acceptable level. I don't need any more stress or have my BP rise up again. I can live with myself without having a Maelstrom completion, a flawless or stormproof achievement. I'll leave this to you all hardcore masochist types. Lol!

@GreenhaloX don't know if you knew but if you don't interrupt the behemot while he scream and hide Inside the bubble created by the mage left (the one add you didn't kill) then you won't be one shotted.

Ep1kMalware · July 2016

potirondb16_ESO wrote: »

GreenhaloX wrote: »

This is pretty much it for me for Maelstrom. After being stuck in the 5th ice stage for awhile, I got the nerve to go back in after reaching 480 CP and having plus up on my elemental and poison defense slots. Breezed through the 5th stage, then took a few to figure out the 6th stage. After reaching the final round of the 7th from enduring numerous respawning after getting hit by numerous 60-70k volatile poison blasts from out of nowhere, then all the final behemoth boss has to do is scream his rage and drains all your health. You know what.. I already have enough stress in my life, and I had recently lowered my blood pressure to an acceptable level. I don't need any more stress or have my BP rise up again. I can live with myself without having a Maelstrom completion, a flawless or stormproof achievement. I'll leave this to you all hardcore masochist types. Lol!

@GreenhaloX don't know if you knew but if you don't interrupt the behemot while he scream and hide Inside the bubble created by the mage left (the one add you didn't kill) then you won't be one shotted.

yeh, but some magica strats just interrupt and avoid getting hit at all. or shields.

Kalebron · July 2016

bryanhaas wrote: »

Kalebron wrote: »

I have posted similar forum post. It pains me to say I cannot finish the last stage. Maelstrom is meant for the player elite. I do not have great reaction time, I do not have patience, and I have learned all the mechanics. It is all down to hand/eye coordination and reaction time plus a good internet connection along with crossing your fingers you don't experience ESO lag. No amount of resistance will help you and it will not matter. It only matters how much damage you can do. I suppose if I tried long enough, I might make it, but I think I need anger management after about an hour.

Vet?

edited to add vet

Travy_2Hype · July 2016

I ended up looking up different guides to Maelstrom Arena and pieced together what each stage entailed, hidden facts, etc. to understand each and how the boss fights were. My first run through took an enormous amount of time, but I eventually gathered an understand of the mechanics and now the arena is a breeze for me. Probably also didn't help that my first time I decided to be 'macho' and refused to use any of the buffs.

I would have to say though, stage 5 (ice arena) was my more difficult one as well though. As I run mostly as a tank - I survive for a long time and eat damage up, but my damage output isn't superb. Therefore, doing a stage where it's practically on a timer because the boss will destroy the ice depending on where his heal is was a bit of a snap for me. As for the other stages, understanding the mechanics is a HUGE part of the arena. As for the one you're having troubles with engaging, for the longest I thought the smaller, brighter green circles were bad and was avoiding them until I finally read that those circles are what actually cure you of the poison and that you should kill the summoners as soon as they spawn in.

I can't stress enough how knowing and understanding the mechanics of each arena is. After you know and understand how each one functions and how to beat it, everything else will fall into place.

Jar_Ek · July 2016

Normal msa is very doable, but the first time hurts alot. It's all down to learning the mechanics. The first time I did it I breezed through to the ice round and then died alot, but eventually worked out the mechanics, worked out the boss was a dps race at the end (ie when you get to the last platform)... and similarly with the rest of the rounds until the end of the arena (ie die, learn mechanics, overcome).
The second time through on normal I only died at the behemoth and then because my charge + aoe was killing the second minder (on normal), leaving me with no shield during his scream. So I stopped running hurricane (stam sorc). Now this is all in 1st person as a tanky (heavy armour) stamina sorcerer.

In vet I am still working on round 4... mostly because I simply cannot always see the aoe and ranged attacks (1st person). But I know ill get there and get better and beat the round... and then the next round. Eventually I'll complete it to get a really bad drop like everyone else

Lord_Eomer · July 2016

I gave up too finding desired weapon,

VMSA is messed up!

Instead now, i am raising my bosmer puppy to level 50.

GrigorijMalahevich · July 2016

Probably the easiest mechanic is round 7... After you call one of the storm mages, the second one creates a defense sphere and boss starts to complain about something very loudly. So don't kill one mage if second is very far away.

Really mate, man up. Nobody is forcing you to complete Maelstrom arena.

If you can't fly an airbus, no need to complain about how difficult it is, just get gud, or stop trying.

GreenhaloX · July 2016

Haaa! I did it!! I finally beat normal Maelstrom. After a minor disturbance in the force a couple days ago with an issue I had with a post/thread being locked or deleted, I contemplated taking a long break or maybe just going cold turkey away from this. But then, it kept on bugging me because I normally never leave something unfinished. So, I decided to cut short my evening out yesterday and had to make one final stand. I figured this recent try would be my flip of the coin. If I still have trouble, then yeah, I would just have to pack it up and call it a day. After another 14 CP points later and reconfigured my CPs a bit and grabbed the crit rush and rally (thank you, @CasNation for the critiques and tips for improvements), and understanding what needs to be done to mitigate the mechanics of the stages, I actually rolled right through the remaining stages 7-9.

So, I was excited and decided to do the whole thing one more time, for safe keeping. I went through the whole thing in one sitting and actually only died once. It was in the 7th stage, after beating the argonian behemoth boss, I was killed by the volatile explosion while digging into the chest at the end of the round. I was like, what the heck?! I must've been hit by the poison spore of something during the fight with the boss and not realize it. You all are right. Once you understand the mechanics and know how to get around it, it was a breeze to go the whole thing. Now, after a break, I think I may be ready to venture into VMA and experience the moans and groans that many are talking about. Lol!

Thank you, all, for your inputs, the tips, encouragements and your side of the story. You are good people. I appreciated a lot! Thank you, @Ep1kMalware, @CasNation, @bryanhaas, @DRXHarbinger, for the extra attention you gave to this thread which fueled my resolve to go back and finish it. For those of you who are still contemplating to go back in, be like me.. take heeds of the other good people's tips and recommendations, and just go and tackle it!

Ep1kMalware · July 2016

GreenhaloX wrote: »

Haaa! I did it!! I finally beat normal Maelstrom. After a minor disturbance in the force a couple days ago with an issue I had with a post/thread being locked or deleted, I contemplated taking a long break or maybe just going cold turkey away from this. But then, it kept on bugging me because I normally never leave something unfinished. So, I decided to cut short my evening out yesterday and had to make one final stand. I figured this recent try would be my flip of the coin. If I still have trouble, then yeah, I would just have to pack it up and call it a day. After another 14 CP points later and reconfigured my CPs a bit and grabbed the crit rush and rally (thank you, @CasNation for the critiques and tips for improvements), and understanding what needs to be done to mitigate the mechanics of the stages, I actually rolled right through the remaining stages 7-9.

So, I was excited and decided to do the whole thing one more time, for safe keeping. I went through the whole thing in one sitting and actually only died once. It was in the 7th stage, after beating the argonian behemoth boss, I was killed by the volatile explosion while digging into the chest at the end of the round. I was like, what the heck?! I must've been hit by the poison spore of something during the fight with the boss and not realize it. You all are right. Once you understand the mechanics and know how to get around it, it was a breeze to go the whole thing. Now, after a break, I think I may be ready to venture into VMA and experience the moans and groans that many are talking about. Lol!

Thank you, all, for your inputs, the tips, encouragements and your side of the story. You are good people. I appreciated a lot! Thank you, @Ep1kMalware, @CasNation, @bryanhaas, @DRXHarbinger, for the extra attention you gave to this thread which fueled my resolve to go back and finish it. For those of you who are still contemplating to go back in, be like me.. take heeds of the other good people's tips and recommendations, and just go and tackle it!

That's amazing dude! I'm feeling stoked for you. Hell, sounds like you might be a flawless conquerer before too long

GreenhaloX · July 2016

Ep1kMalware wrote: »

That's amazing dude! I'm feeling stoked for you. Hell, sounds like you might be a flawless conquerer before too long

Haaa! yeah, I think I would probably be induced with the moans and groans and a couple more cases of brewskies and Jack Daniels before that happens.

. Thanks again for your inputs..

Bobby_V_Rockit · July 2016

Finished normal people mode yesterday. Stage 7 was a breeze, just bash the behemoth when he roars and he stops straight away. Minders kept dying immediately due to hurricane area. That said, I'm not even going to try vMA, I'm too crappy a player lol

GreenhaloX · July 2016

Bobby_V_Rockit wrote: »

Finished normal people mode yesterday. Stage 7 was a breeze, just bash the behemoth when he roars and he stops straight away. Minders kept dying immediately due to hurricane area. That said, I'm not even going to try vMA, I'm too crappy a player lol

"Normal people mode".. that is funny. Ha ha. Congrats to you too! It's a good feeling, right. But yeah, we do have to get our feet wet, though. Maybe I'll post another rant after trying VMA and more good people will chime in again and offer more good tips and recommendations.

Ep1kMalware · July 2016

GreenhaloX wrote: »

Ep1kMalware wrote: »

That's amazing dude! I'm feeling stoked for you. Hell, sounds like you might be a flawless conquerer before too long

Haaa! yeah, I think I would probably be induced with the moans and groans and a couple more cases of brewskies and Jack Daniels before that happens. . Thanks again for your inputs..

how so? only thinf that stopped you before was wrong place, wrong time. =]

CasNation · July 2016

@GreenhaloX

Congrats! Glad some of my help came in handy. Just be forwarned that VMA is a whole different creature entirely...stuck on Stage 3 right now myself. I understand the mechanics, but my red/green colorblindness makes it nearly impossible to tell when anything is happening. Anyways, best of luck on vMA, and have fun reveling in your glorious triumph!

GreenhaloX · July 2016

CasNation wrote: »

@GreenhaloX

Congrats! Glad some of my help came in handy. Just be forwarned that VMA is a whole different creature entirely...stuck on Stage 3 right now myself. I understand the mechanics, but my red/green colorblindness makes it nearly impossible to tell when anything is happening. Anyways, best of luck on vMA, and have fun reveling in your glorious triumph!

Hey, thanks man.. I appreciated your input and give you credit for making it that far, so far in VMA.