In-game talent calculator

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In-game talent calculator

#1 Post by qui »

I'd like to see something calculating talent effects in-game. Right now I can only see what first (or next) level does, and for the current state of my character. As an inexperienced player, I have no idea how a particular talent will scale as the game progresses. This is especially important as I try to decide what category to unlock. Right now the only way to get more info is to code-dive, or search for characters of your class in the vault, or perhaps search for guides on the forums. Those aren't really in-game options.

Idea I have so far is some sort of "advanced" button on the talent screen. It would open a menu where you can change stats which this talent depends on, mastery value, and as a result you'll see the effect. This way, when deciding what to invest points at clvl 20, I'd have some knowledge what would it look like with clvl 50.

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#2 Post by The Revanchist »

That's a good idea. Mechanically, I don't see how it'd be hard either.

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#3 Post by Zizzo »

qui wrote:Idea I have so far is some sort of "advanced" button on the talent screen. It would open a menu where you can change stats which this talent depends on, mastery value, and as a result you'll see the effect. This way, when deciding what to invest points at clvl 20, I'd have some knowledge what would it look like with clvl 50.
Hmm, does the Talent Point Planner do what you want?
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#4 Post by Razakai »

The talent point planner addon or a similar version should be made part of the base game imo.

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#5 Post by qui »

Zizzo wrote: Hmm, does the Talent Point Planner do what you want?
Well, not exactly. It is useful indeed, but for example there is no way to increase Spellpower - I can push Magic stat up to 60, but an endgame character would likely get near 100. Not to mention bonuses from equipment. I guess looking at the character vault is still the way to go ;)

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#6 Post by Mewtarthio »

You could turn on dev mode, create a new character of the appropriate class, and modify his stats directly.

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