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Thread: Mandalorian Armor Revealed!: Information, tips & screenshots (from the 1st successful raid) 05/26
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TheRealTK421
Thu May 27, 2004 11:21 am
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Death Watch Bunker - Mandalorian Armor Crafting
Information and Screenshots!! (05/27)
Information and Screenshots!! (05/27)
First off, I'd like to personally thank the 'Roughneck'
strike team that made the 1st successful crafting raid of the DeathWatch Bunker possible...
color=#ffff00>they are 'the real Hawtness!!':
The Roughneck's 'Strike Team' - 1st Successful
DWB Raid!!
strike team that made the 1st successful crafting raid of the DeathWatch Bunker possible...
color=#ffff00>they are 'the real Hawtness!!':
The Roughneck's 'Strike Team' - 1st Successful
DWB Raid!!
-
Joanna Frank (1st
Leader) -
Expor -
Reeli Owoo -
Vorath -
Jinks -
Ell' Kabong -
Osrix Ahazian -
Ahab Crestingrunner -
Fever Bifi -
Chur Twilight -
'Zeutheir -
Dra'ak Guumi -
Me-ke Macre -
T'plari -
Okkoo
Server: Test Center
Date: Wed. May 26 - approx. 11:45 PM - 2:15 AM PM (CST)
Start: Endor's Smuggler Outpost Cantina
Date: Wed. May 26 - approx. 11:45 PM - 2:15 AM PM (CST)
Start: Endor's Smuggler Outpost Cantina
Various members of the 'strike team' listed above spent several days (to a
few weeks) learning the layout, getting keys and looted drops, BH armor, etc. Only when we knew that all the
needed components were available did we make an attempt to get to the crafting rooms. The raid last night was
specifically focused on getting me into the crafting room as quickly and safely as possible...nothing else.
Preparation:
The DWB is not the sort of dungeon that can be completed in one night or one 'pass'. It will take a longer term,
concentrated effort. The first few times your 'strike team' hits the bunker, you'll end up needing to work on getting the
layout down, collecting keys and looted parts for the armor/jetpack.
I would very much suggest that you find a solid, well-trained (and very
disciplined) combat 'strike team' to hit the Bunker repetitively. I would
not suggest that you get yourself in there with people you do not
know and trust.
So, before you get geared up to do this for real, have the following (if at all possible):
- The layout down as much as possible...
- The list of combat folk that you can count on to focus on crackin' this mutha...
- Several needed keys (on several different members, in case someone dies)...
- Several sets of needed parts (again, just in case)...
We muster inside the front door
and get ready to 'roll'...
What you need to
bring:
bring:
You need not worry a ton (as the DE/crafter member) about bringing any crafting tools, a crafting-enabled droid, any
sorts of regular resources, droid/armor parts, etc.
If the looted parts (needed to get into the room) are on your person, by the time you need to use the DE door lock
controls, you're good to go.
Once you're at the DE crafting room
door:
door:
Okay...so, you've fought through the higher levels....
We got hung up in a few rooms...but no SBDs
are gonna stop US...
You've gotten yourself to the mine entrance...and finally to the DE crafting room door...
If you haven't already, get the parts you need from the member of your party that has them. I actually recommend
that they get you the needed items before you all even start. This means no waiting when you finally step up to the
plate.
When you reach the door, you have only to "Use" the door control (via its radial menu) and, if you have the necessary
ingredients, you will unlock the door and you (and your team) can get on in there...
We got hung up in a few rooms...but no SBDs
are gonna stop US...
You've gotten yourself to the mine entrance...and finally to the DE crafting room door...
If you haven't already, get the parts you need from the member of your party that has them. I actually recommend
that they get you the needed items before you all even start. This means no waiting when you finally step up to the
plate.
When you reach the door, you have only to "Use" the door control (via its radial menu) and, if you have the necessary
ingredients, you will unlock the door and you (and your team) can get on in there...
DE Crafting room - Level 1 (up the first
ramp):
ramp):
You'll need to get right in there and make a quick right, heading up the ramp. The first level here has the
Jetpack Crafting droid and a Mandalorian Forge for it to use. Since our target was the helmet, I wasn't able to try this
out (even though I had all the needed parts....I think). Anyway...here's some screenies:
Jetpack Crafting droid and a Mandalorian Forge for it to use. Since our target was the helmet, I wasn't able to try this
out (even though I had all the needed parts....I think). Anyway...here's some screenies:
DE Crafting room - Level 2 (top
level):
level):
This is where the armor 'magic' happens...
If you're making armor, get thyself up to the top level as soon as possible. Bear in mind, your group CAN follow you
into the DE Crafting room...but there are baddies around while you're trying to craft. So, make sure they are ready to
keep them off you while you focus.
There is another Crafting droid here next to another Mandalorian Forge. If you attempt to select/use the Mandalorian
Forge, you will see the following message:
"The Terminal is displaying numbers and images. It is not ready for input at this
time."
If you see this...it means you're not doing it right.
You will need to start by dragging and dropping parts from your main inventory right on top of the Crafting droid.
I dropped my BH Helmet on the Crafting droid
(top level)...
Note: Make sure to check the chat/UI for the line... "The following
items are still needed...".
If you're making armor, get thyself up to the top level as soon as possible. Bear in mind, your group CAN follow you
into the DE Crafting room...but there are baddies around while you're trying to craft. So, make sure they are ready to
keep them off you while you focus.
There is another Crafting droid here next to another Mandalorian Forge. If you attempt to select/use the Mandalorian
Forge, you will see the following message:
"The Terminal is displaying numbers and images. It is not ready for input at this
time."
If you see this...it means you're not doing it right.
You will need to start by dragging and dropping parts from your main inventory right on top of the Crafting droid.
I dropped my BH Helmet on the Crafting droid
(top level)...
Note: Make sure to check the chat/UI for the line... "The following
items are still needed...".
I do not know if the order that you drop items is important, but I used:
- BH armor helmet
- Alum Minerals
- Binary Liquid
- Protective Liquid Coating
When I dragged/dropped the looted component items on to the Crafting Droid, I got the following:
All items dropped on...waiting for process to
begin
Then...I needed to actually use the Mandalorian Forge. When I did, I got...
The Alum hardening process (begins)...
"The Alum hardening process is about to begin. Would you like to
continue?" (Note: you cannot choose "No" here.)
Once this process completes (it happens pretty fast), you'll be prompted to use the Mandalorian Forge again. This
time, you'll be starting the "Aeration" process:
The Alum hardening process finished, then
Aeration needed to be done...
This also only takes a few moments, but....................when you're done.......
Success!! Success!! Success!!
Checking the stats after getting booted out
(alone)...
Large capture of the stat window, after
getting booted out..
Post Raid 'Strike Team' Screenies:
For those interested, here's some group shots of the first ever raid team to perform a successful DWB crafting
raid!!
Go Roughnecks!!
raid!!
Go Roughnecks!!
Thoughts, comments and
opinions:
opinions:
Whew! That is a wild ride, folks...
I have to say that I've not yet had a more enjoyable raid/combat experience in these here Galaxies!
The spawns are tough...the map is large...the parts are hard to find...and the experience will very likely make your
heart pound quite a bit harder (especially waiting to see if you crit fail on the build).
...I'll edit/add to this guide as needed. But I wanted to get you all some info and screenies right away.
Note: Because I like you all to have fun...there are things
I've left out of the guide on purpose.
/bow
Respectfully,
Respectfully,
Message Edited by TheRealTK421 on 05-28-2004 09:12 AM
Boomerbwm
Thu May 27, 2004 11:36 am
#2
Wooooo! Just what I needed TK, thnx a bunch man. Very informative.
OckVofad
Thu May 27, 2004 1:13 pm
#3
Congrats TK!!! Too bad you cant get a badge for it hehe. *pins Badge of Crafting on TK*
Tarne_Monter
Thu May 27, 2004 1:43 pm
#5
Did you get a badge for crafing the helmet? If not I think you should.. 
TheRealTK421
Thu May 27, 2004 2:04 pm
#6
Ya know...I didn't even check.
Tarne_Monter wrote:
Did you get a badge for crafing the helmet? If not I think you should..
I was kinda wigged out by the fact that we were able to pull it off. When I jump on next, I'll definitely look.
/bow
Respectfully,
Smuggler_Caylin
Thu May 27, 2004 4:56 pm
#7
I had to make this clickified for my sanity.
**Editted out, as TK updated his main post, no need to have this anymore.**
Message Edited by Smuggler_Caylin on 05-27-2004 09:29 PM
One of the Four Horsemen of the Smuggler Apocalypse! 
SivartMalcuma
Thu May 27, 2004 9:05 pm
#9
You say you got booted. Would you have time to craft each piece in there? Or is that simply not possible given the alotted time?
neinnunb
Thu May 27, 2004 11:37 pm
#10
Congrats TK and the rest of the group!
I bet its much easier to do this in TC because the Live servers have too much lag with everyone going there. Maybe later on when the novelty dies it will be doable. What also sucks is you get booted out of the dungeon after doing each peice.. that means you gota go back in there for each peice of the armor(thats what I have read). Thats like 8 or 9 successful runs to make one suit.
Looking at the stats, right now the armor is not as good as composite.. so the usefulness is not there.. so it will be interesting when they balance out armor like the devs said they would... then maybe this could be the best (along side RIS) armor in the game.
TommyBoy73110
Fri May 28, 2004 5:16 am
#11
The part i noticed is the lightsaber, vulnerability, is that a new damage type now? I don't remember seing anything about that. I'm also curious if the stats of the bh armor piece make a difference in the final output, I've seen great variation in the pieces, plus i've looted some with stat mods on them, and I'm curious if those will make it through to the final piece.
Rao
Rao
JavelinCatcher
Fri May 28, 2004 9:01 am
#12
TommyBoy73110 wrote:
The part i noticed is the lightsaber, vulnerability, is that a new damage type now? I don't remember seing anything about that. I'm also curious if the stats of the bh armor piece make a difference in the final output, I've seen great variation in the pieces, plus i've looted some with stat mods on them, and I'm curious if those will make it through to the final piece.
Rao
Yes, this is new with publish 9. Lightsabers now have their own damage type and are no longer kinetic.
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