Dumb questions thread

[Stormwolf]

@ DaviddesJ

I found that if you push enter when that screen loads up, the "start a new game" screen resets the screen sizes. and it is correct even if you cancel out. I've gotten so used to it on my Macbook Pro, that I sometimes do the same thing on my PC even though I don't need to do it.

I also notice that I can't really play in windowed mode for some reason. The quickbar at the bottom is not rendered correctly...

[DaviddesJ]

I found that if you push enter when that screen loads up, the "start a new game" screen resets the screen sizes. and it is correct even if you cancel out. I've gotten so used to it on my Macbook Pro, that I sometimes do the same thing on my PC even though I don't need to do it.

I guess that works, too. I have other problems, though. The targeting interface doesn't seem to work, I can't move my mouse around freely when I'm trying to aim an effect. Seems like the game isn't really playable (yet) on a Mac?

[Strongpoint]

Are all escort types equally likely to appear? Or there are some rarity attribute?

[Crim, The Red Thunder]

Temporal explorer seems to be miles rarer then the others, but that could be random chance. I also question whether it could appear prior to you unlocking time warden at all (mine never did) but I can't confirm it one way or the other. All the others I've seen with consistent frequency.

Safest bet though, is you'll get 5 of the escort you don't need, and none that you do.

[greycat]

There is a "chance" variable for each of the escort types in the code. This isn't the spoiler forum, so I'll simply state that temporal explorer and worried loremaster have a lower chance than the others.

[torrenz]

Is there a place where I can buy a new torch? I lost my only one because it was arcane and I did the Zig thing and I haven't found one since.

[greycat]

I don't believe any of the stores sell lanterns, except for maybe possibly the Lost Merchant's store in Last Hope, because it sells a little of everything.

I go Antimagic fairly often, so I've become accustomed to saving at least one non-Arcane item for each slot, even if it's just the starting crappy white brass lantern.

[deathknight1728]

I want to make a dexterity based rogue that focuses on dual dagger strikes like dual strike. What would be a good trait to take that helps with cooldown time for rogues techniques. I find that when I don't launch a powerful attack, my enemies have an edge against me. I usually get bored with main regular attacks while waiting for them to recharge.

Isnt there any way to speed cooldown along faster? If I was to make a dexterity based (nonstealth) rogue, what other stat along with 2 dex per lvl do I have to choose?

[jotwebe]

Con is always useful for some durability, and especially the thick skin generic talent. For faster cooldowns there's a prodigy called "Eye of the tiger" that reduces a random talent's cd on a critical hit. You'll need to be level 30 and have at least 50 Cunning (items and/or a heroism infusion help). Cunning is also good on a rogue, even if you don't go stealth. It gets better at higher levels, since base damage scales worse than linear, but crit rate and crit modifier scale linearly.

[greycat]

I want to make a dexterity based rogue that focuses on dual dagger strikes like dual strike.

Isnt there any way to speed cooldown along faster? If I was to make a dexterity based (nonstealth) rogue, what other stat along with 2 dex per lvl do I have to choose?

Basically, you need more special attacks, not just to keep using the same one repeatedly. When you can do Dirty Fighting, Dual Strike, Flurry, Sweep, and Whirlwind then pretty much nothing is left alive. Then you rest and move on to the next fight (autoexplore rests for you automatically).

Cunning and Constitution are your other important stats, assuming you're using daggers that have the standard Str+Dex modifiers, and have Lethality which turns the Str modifier into a Cun modifier.

[Ethereal Reaper]

I just started playing a Temporal Warden, and I have chosen to play the first half of the game using a bow. Unfortunately when I left click monsters, it moves my character closer to do melee, as opposed to firing my bow. So is there anyway I can change this, I've tried equipping the bow in my main set, but still no luck.

[achoice]

Dose "Die at -XXX" stack'?
I have "Blurred mortality", i die at -250.
What if i get "Heroism infusion, die at -xxx" Will they stack?

Prodigy Cauterize - saves for deadly blows - but what "counts as deadly" regarding to the above?

[breadsmith]

While the "Shoot" talent is on your hotbar, right-click it. One of the commands you can use on the menu it brings up will let you use that ability when left clicking on a monster.

[Mewtarthio]

Dose "Die at -XXX" stack'?
I have "Blurred mortality", i die at -250.
What if i get "Heroism infusion, die at -xxx" Will they stack?

Prodigy Cauterize - saves for deadly blows - but what "counts as deadly" regarding to the above?

Deadly blows are blows that will kill you through all your defenses. Not blows that will bring you to less than zero hp: Blows that will result in your death. Every time Cauterize triggers, it saves your life.

Also, I believe the die_at bonuses stack additively.

[AlexanderR]

Sorry for especially dumb question, but what is APR on mindstars for?