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Why BOW dps? Whyyyyyyy?????

  • Violynne
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    I agree... actually I love these players. I usually tank and yes it takes forever to kill the easiest boss but when we kill it, they are so happy, makes me remember why one plays games.
    This statement should be pinned right above the maintenance notices.

    An "Awesome" for you, well deserved.

  • AsNied
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    LadyLavina wrote: »

    Your snipe hits hard, but it's not fast enough.

    Damage per second - DPS. Hits hard but slow, and hits low but fast = may be same DPS.
    Edited by AsNied on May 4, 2017 5:22PM
  • SodanTok
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    dotme wrote: »
    Perhaps some players are just playing a video game to have a little fun and don't actually wish to study for a PhD in ESO builds.

    I don't want your fun builds in my veteran dungeons, they don't belong there.

    Why is that? What does belong to veteran dungeons?
  • dotme
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    dotme wrote: »
    Perhaps some players are just playing a video game to have a little fun and don't actually wish to study for a PhD in ESO builds...
    I don't want your fun builds in my veteran dungeons, they don't belong there.
    dotme wrote: »
    ...Variety is the spice of life :smile:

    So is salt, I guess.

    BTW, I don't do dungeons but I'm pretty sure they aren't "yours"

    Edited by dotme on May 4, 2017 5:50PM
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  • DDemon
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    I think you definitely should play how you want, however, dungeons you run in a group and your way of playing will effect them. Now if this was overworld content/pvp/solo dungeons, I would say, go right ahead.

    But the moment you step into a dungeon, you have other people on your team, that perhaps, don't even like that dungeon, or they want to have a shot at a speed run for the achievement. If there is someone standing far away from the group spamming light attacks, out of range of a healer/tank tickling the boss/adds, that's not very supportive of the group you are in, right?

    If you can do enough damage with a bow build comparable to any other dps player with a different weapon type, fine. However, most players cannot.

    I would simply advise, in the spirit of team play, to have a different build when you are running dungeons in a group.

    You can play how you want, however, you might want to also take other players into account when doing so and try being a little less selfish.
    Edited by DDemon on May 4, 2017 5:54PM
  • MehrunesFlagon
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    dotme wrote: »
    Perhaps some players are just playing a video game to have a little fun and don't actually wish to study for a PhD in ESO builds.

    We should all strive for PhD in ESO at L2PU.
  • Horowonnoe
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    mr1sho wrote: »
    I don't understand some of these players in this game, If you going queue up as a dps please for the love God don't come in there using SNIPE lol

    But... snipe is BiS... didn't you know?
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  • Juhasow
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    mr1sho wrote: »
    I don't understand some of these players in this game, If you going queue up as a dps please for the love God don't come in there using SNIPE lol

    Just to make some people confussed :wink:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVHJlmYC68A
    Edited by Juhasow on May 4, 2017 5:59PM
  • Magdalina
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    It is possible to have a viable bow/bow build, and backbar bow is definitely more than viable, but to be fair I have never seen it in a pug. I've run with a friend who was testing his bow/bow build and we did rom hm without too much issues, but every single time I see a bow/bow in a pug it's guaranteed 7k dps max AND running to the other end of the room and dying there out of the range of heals. I don't kick if I can carry, but it is what it is. Bow needs some love, and people choosing to spam snipe/light attacks in vet dungeons need to reconsider their builds a bit and understand that safe fun ranged damage that's good enough for killing open world mobs=/=viable for a vet dungeon.
  • Horowonnoe
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    @hedna123b14_ESO has a fun bo bo build : )
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    Dragonknight Tank "Nico's Facsimile"

    Builds & Guides:
    Horow's Templar Healer Guide for Trials (Murkmire updated)
    How to get Felms to jump correctly in vAS HM?
    Horow's vMA Magicka Sorc Build for beginners and lazy farmers
    Horow's Magicka Sorc Triple Pet Heavy Attack Build - Summerset Isles Ready
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  • clocksstoppe
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    Juhasow wrote: »
    mr1sho wrote: »
    I don't understand some of these players in this game, If you going queue up as a dps please for the love God don't come in there using SNIPE lol

    Just to make some people confussed :wink:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVHJlmYC68A

    This isn't really a factor for the discussion because, as stated in the video, here's the build:

    Molag Kena monster helm and shoulders
    Twice Fang Snake 5 piece
    Alkosh/ VO - 3-piece
    Sharpened maelstrom bow
    Sharpened Master's bow

    When I see the potato bow pugs using this gear in dungeons then you can start defending them. Not to mention anyone who owns a maelstrom sharpened bow knows better than to bring bow/bow to vet dungeons.
  • Amayna
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    mr1sho wrote: »
    I don't understand some of these players in this game, If you going queue up as a dps please for the love God don't come in there using SNIPE lol

    ROFL!!! You think this is bad, wait till Morrowind hits and the changes to sustain when they have no stam LOL

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    Edited by Tasear on May 4, 2017 6:09PM
  • zaria
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    DocFrost72 wrote: »
    mr1sho wrote: »
    I don't understand some of these players in this game, If you going queue up as a dps please for the love God don't come in there using just a spammable and nothing else lol

    Ftfy. Bow builds are absolutely viable, but potatoes gunna potate.
    Bows get an bad rep because all the snipers or worse the light attack brigade.
    I have run into cp600 sorcerers doing only light attacks with staff in delves.
    Two pets but never activate them.



    Grinding just make you go in circles.
    Asking ZoS for nerfs is as stupid as asking for close air support from the death star.
  • SodanTok
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    Juhasow wrote: »
    mr1sho wrote: »
    I don't understand some of these players in this game, If you going queue up as a dps please for the love God don't come in there using SNIPE lol

    Just to make some people confussed :wink:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVHJlmYC68A

    This isn't really a factor for the discussion because, as stated in the video, here's the build:

    Molag Kena monster helm and shoulders
    Twice Fang Snake 5 piece
    Alkosh/ VO - 3-piece
    Sharpened maelstrom bow
    Sharpened Master's bow

    When I see the potato bow pugs using this gear in dungeons then you can start defending them. Not to mention anyone who owns a maelstrom sharpened bow knows better than to bring bow/bow to vet dungeons.

    I own sharpened maelstrom bow (personally grinded again on bow) and I bring bow/bow to vet dungeons all the time. Not to mention those vet dungeons i solo grind...
    Edited by SodanTok on May 4, 2017 6:25PM
  • hedna123b14_ESO
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    mr1sho wrote: »
    I don't understand some of these players in this game, If you going queue up as a dps please for the love God don't come in there using SNIPE lol

    Bow bow is definitely viable...you just need the right gear...
    Edited by hedna123b14_ESO on May 4, 2017 8:09PM
  • s7732425ub17_ESO
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    Bow DPS is perfectly viable in Vet Dungeons. Stamina builds have tons of DOTs, so most of the damage will be coming from these anyways. And instead of using a DW skill as your spammable, you just use a bow skill. Similar DPS numbers.
  • Juhasow
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    Juhasow wrote: »
    mr1sho wrote: »
    I don't understand some of these players in this game, If you going queue up as a dps please for the love God don't come in there using SNIPE lol

    Just to make some people confussed :wink:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVHJlmYC68A

    This isn't really a factor for the discussion because, as stated in the video, here's the build:

    Molag Kena monster helm and shoulders
    Twice Fang Snake 5 piece
    Alkosh/ VO - 3-piece
    Sharpened maelstrom bow
    Sharpened Master's bow

    When I see the potato bow pugs using this gear in dungeons then you can start defending them. Not to mention anyone who owns a maelstrom sharpened bow knows better than to bring bow/bow to vet dungeons.

    Have You ever seen any potato pugs using BiS ?

    If they suck they'll suck with any weapon type and wont get huge dmg increase by changing weapons..
  • Pops_ND_Irish
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    mr1sho wrote: »
    I don't understand some of these players in this game, If you going queue up as a dps please for the love God don't come in there using SNIPE lol

    Thanks for telling people how to play according to "YOUR" rules !
  • clocksstoppe
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    Juhasow wrote: »
    Juhasow wrote: »
    mr1sho wrote: »
    I don't understand some of these players in this game, If you going queue up as a dps please for the love God don't come in there using SNIPE lol

    Just to make some people confussed :wink:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVHJlmYC68A

    This isn't really a factor for the discussion because, as stated in the video, here's the build:

    Molag Kena monster helm and shoulders
    Twice Fang Snake 5 piece
    Alkosh/ VO - 3-piece
    Sharpened maelstrom bow
    Sharpened Master's bow

    When I see the potato bow pugs using this gear in dungeons then you can start defending them. Not to mention anyone who owns a maelstrom sharpened bow knows better than to bring bow/bow to vet dungeons.

    Have You ever seen any potato pugs using BiS ?

    If they suck they'll suck with any weapon type and wont get huge dmg increase by changing weapons..

    That's my point. You can't get a maelstrom weapon if you suck. Therefore, if you own a maelstrom weapon, you don't suck so no matter what weapon type you choose it will still be fine.
  • JiKama
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    >:O My snipe may be slow, but it'll take you out in 1 hit
  • mr1sho
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    MoTeets wrote: »
    mr1sho wrote: »
    I don't understand some of these players in this game, If you going queue up as a dps please for the love God don't come in there using SNIPE lol

    Thanks for telling people how to play according to "YOUR" rules !

    My rules you're making me sound like some kinda elitist or something the guy was not doing no damage really he had to know his dps was terrible
    Gold Company Commander
  • Dragonnord
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    DPS means Damage Per Second, it doesn't say if it's a lot of damage or not. :D:D:D
  • F7sus4
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    01.75% = amount of players that will do a decent DPS bow build (good enough for dungeons and nowhere above)
    98.75% = amount of players being light-attack/snipe spammers
  • DocFrost72
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    Juhasow wrote: »
    Juhasow wrote: »
    mr1sho wrote: »
    I don't understand some of these players in this game, If you going queue up as a dps please for the love God don't come in there using SNIPE lol

    Just to make some people confussed :wink:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVHJlmYC68A

    This isn't really a factor for the discussion because, as stated in the video, here's the build:

    Molag Kena monster helm and shoulders
    Twice Fang Snake 5 piece
    Alkosh/ VO - 3-piece
    Sharpened maelstrom bow
    Sharpened Master's bow

    When I see the potato bow pugs using this gear in dungeons then you can start defending them. Not to mention anyone who owns a maelstrom sharpened bow knows better than to bring bow/bow to vet dungeons.

    Have You ever seen any potato pugs using BiS ?

    If they suck they'll suck with any weapon type and wont get huge dmg increase by changing weapons..

    That's my point. You can't get a maelstrom weapon if you suck. Therefore, if you own a maelstrom weapon, you don't suck so no matter what weapon type you choose it will still be fine.

    I think their point was that a bad player would still be bad even if they were running dw/bow.

    So, you missed the real point: "Experienced player" boss OP, takes months to defeat and even then he keeps getting tougher and tougher.
    Edited by DocFrost72 on May 4, 2017 9:44PM
  • DocFrost72
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    F7sus4 wrote: »
    01.75% = amount of players that will do a decent DPS bow build (good enough for dungeons and nowhere above)
    98.75% = amount of players being light-attack/snipe spammers

    @F7sus4

    I heard from stats I just pulled out of my ear that most people never even set foot into trials vet hm, let alone complete. So how is bow different from the 98.75% of dw builds that will be "decent"?

    As for "just dungeons", well...
    Juhasow wrote: »
    mr1sho wrote: »
    I don't understand some of these players in this game, If you going queue up as a dps please for the love God don't come in there using SNIPE lol

    Just to make some people confussed :wink:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVHJlmYC68A

    Edited by DocFrost72 on May 4, 2017 9:48PM
  • Kiralyn2000
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    F7sus4 wrote: »
    01.75% = amount of players that will do a decent DPS bow build (good enough for dungeons and nowhere above)
    98.75% = amount of players being light-attack/snipe spammers

    I'd bet there's a good number of people in the middle ground between those (i.e, not just using LA/Snipe, but not knowing how to do a "proper" bow build.)

    But don't let that get in the way of your generalizations.
  • Cillion3117
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    How dare they not conform to the norm. Anyone different from you should be banned.
  • F7sus4
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    DocFrost72 wrote: »
    I heard from stats I just pulled out of my ear that most people never even set foot into trials vet hm, let alone complete. So how is bow different from the 98.75% of dw builds that will be "decent"?
    Far more valid discussion would be Stamina in Trials but that would require to take a bit wider perspective.
    F7sus4 wrote: »
    01.75% = amount of players that will do a decent DPS bow build (good enough for dungeons and nowhere above)
    98.75% = amount of players being light-attack/snipe spammers

    I'd bet there's a good number of people in the middle ground between those (i.e, not just using LA/Snipe, but not knowing how to do a "proper" bow build.)

    But don't let that get in the way of your generalizations.
    2.5k or 25k that vast majority will pull out of it is still bad DPS no matter if someone calls it a generalization or 1st world pug experience. High five!

    <3
    Edited by F7sus4 on May 4, 2017 9:59PM
  • bebynnag
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    mr1sho wrote: »
    I don't understand some of these players in this game, If you going queue up as a dps please for the love God don't come in there using SNIPE lol

    but weaving Snipe & Radiant destruction is OP!!!

    /S

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