".It happens, probability suggests that it will sometimes, but the larger the sample the more it averages out over time."----IDK. Could be True. I suppose (devil's in the DETAILS they say!) that depends upon the timeframe. # days?
Mostly been talking about [even w "Ashes" run] 1st 100-150, even <100 days. So NOT a large timeframe, but a LOT can/should happen then. [some of my posts talk about "bad luck", & this would certainly include crits---
Low to Med stats, LUCK impacts a LOT in MoR]
I don't want to argue about the whole "handgun vs Rifle" thingy. But I do stick by what I said---most Imp thing IMHO, is *ACCURACY*----more power/dam doesn't matter if u miss. A LOT. (most battles, ~ 3 rounds or LESS; So if someone HITS 3/3, & another MISSES 3/3 [or, even 2/3!] Basically, more rounds = more Dam, & more likely "die" [sleep? fall down? combat doesn't make sense to me anymore]
# Mercs: Even this isn't obvious. Example: you have 2+ mercs, *BUT*, you're trying to increase *RESPECT* [from your post, was biggest Diff I saw that *MIGHT* help lower Ch/Manip] on 3+ slaves. So, Likely, only take 1 merc @ a time. [very difficult & LONG long time to Inc RESPECT >20!]
*BUT*, this also means some will have lower stats. [tradeoff 4 trying to Inc *R*]
LOL! Even getting ST -> 80-100, can take quite a while! (often longer than 1st 100 days)
(I try to avoid using Trainer until lots of $, & even then, ideally, only when slave will train w you.)
".....Loren and the Space Marine using coilguns, which Loren will be able to fire without a penalty soon into the game, can take out pretty much any target on the board before they fire twice. "-----LOL! [BOY, you must have good dreams!]
or, perhaps I should ask: (Devil/DETAILS?) # days? Loren stats???
Tougher targets on board (CB AR or better) often take 3+ hits----that's *EVEN* w COIL! [Rem, LUCK/Ran #, Dam is not consistent] Unless Extremely hi stats, common to MISS at least 1/3x, early game, often 2/3. [meaning, only 1 hit] (we're not counting anybody else here, "targets" don't travel alone (ok, some Bounties, but 1 single target highly unlikely problem; Assume 4; Expert (Heroic?) shots, Good Ar/weapons.
Bounties (not sure where 2 ask this)
Got hit (can't repeat it, they change all the time!) w Bounty had ***ENERGY*** WEAPON. Ever had that? Know stats so can avoid, or at least better prepare in future?
---->>> I have *NEVER*, EVER, seen that, (what you just said SM/Loren) "b4 they fire 2x" [Or, r u exaggerating again? ;-)
It would take 2 HI end (60+?) Dam shots, meaning, *VERY* lucky! [ok funny part: I've seen them come *CLOSE* (but no cigar!) Must've been quite a few like that! lol]
I'd need to check, [help me here Dev?] but doesn't even *PART* of COIL get absorbed by Armor? [ie, it's not 100% "Armor piercing"]
Generally [REALISTIC here] Goal is [rem, 4 Powerful enemies] take out ALL, or at least, all but 1, b4 they fire 3 [THREE] times.
Anyway, mentioned in post a while back, w "Everybody *IMMORTAL*" now, doesn't really matter as much, as long as you *WIN*, & have $$$....
"... but you'll be able to take out the Ceilor Forest Raiders and the Highwaymen of Darkmere and that's good enough to solve your money problems."----Don't think ever tried taking out either of those w 2 Coil [OMG cost too much!] ---UNLESS , of course, they "Respawn". [Q enemies don't---Highway;]
Not lucky like you----very rarely get a COIL g 2 drop. [ie, would have to BUY] [YES, more time = more likely, but again, 1st ~ 50-100 Days]
In the new Version [812?] BOUNTIES [provided u stay away from (4-6?) worst ones] help a lot. WAY more than most Quests, in fact! (DEV---some R *TOO* easy---likely most would have friends or a "gang")
Ayden
Ok, haven't gotten him very much, esp since 811+.... (Black Guard guy?)
4 me, & anybody else reading this, how do you get him again?
Is he 1 of those w 150 HP?
Did he get taken out (earlier Ver) & then added back in? [thought at least 1x tried to get him, & wasn't avail]
"..... they're wearing their 'Do Me' perfume,"----lol!
1 more thing sometimes 4get. [out of SIGHT....]
BTW, DEV, could we put an indicator somewhere (main screen) that tells us when that's in use?
Also, is there a way to put it into effect *BEFORE* AM BJ? [ugh another common FAIL]
thanks.
"Yes, the Highwaymen of Darkmere are the exception, those three auto-rifles (outside the coilgun) are a pain, but they have leather armor and don't last long. They go down easy."---Actually, those guys R generally a HUGE *PAIN* [what *DAY* do you attack them???] 4 Example: Focus on "Coil" guy, other guys "kill" somebody. [YES, even w CB AR!] Same problem if focus on other guys.
Very common to "loose" 1-3 here.
Of course like every other fight:
-WEAPONS
-LUCK
-AR
-stats
etc all play a part.