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Thread: How Do Lightsabers Work???

KurttHalcyon
Mon Oct 03, 2005 3:30 am
#1

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So, my main Character is one unlock away from Jedi. However, I'd just like to confirm how Lightsabers work in game.


I've checked all the stickies and FAQ's, but there doesn't seem to be any help for a n00b like me.


What I want to know is, how do Power Crystals/Pearls work???


Can I have a Lightsaber without a Power Crystal/Pearl???


And when people say 'it tuned for 50 -5' do they mean +50 Damage and -5 Force Cost??? And does this add to the base damage of the Saber???


What is the base damage of a Saber???


Just some questions I'd like to know the answers to!!!


Thanks in advance for your help.

Message Edited by KurttHalcyon on 10-03-2005 03:35 AM



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vigocke
Mon Oct 03, 2005 3:46 am
#2


how do Power Crystals/Pearls work???

Power/damage crystals are optional enhancements to the saber

Can I have a Lightsaber without a Power Crystal/Pearl???

Yes though a saber must have a colour crystal to work

And when people say 'it tuned for 50 -5' do they mean +50 Damage and -5 Force Cost???

Yep thats it

And does this add to the base damage of the Saber???

yes , and force cost directly subtracts from saber's force cost

What is the base damage of a Saber???

This completely depends on the generation, type, resources used to craft the saber, the number of experimental points the crafter has (which depends on how much of lightsaber techniques/master lightsaber the crafter has) and how these experimental points are used


Edit to make clearer

eg a jedi with 0004 in lightsabers has 75 lightsaber experimentation, so has 7 experimental points.

With his best resources he crafts a one handed fourth generationlightsaber hilt with base 100-200 at 3.2speed, force cost 54 , and places six experimental points into speed lowering it to 2.8 and 1 experimental pont in efficiency lowering the force cost to 53

The saber can hold 1 colour and 4 damage/power crystals/pearls so uses his best possible pearls

+99min/max -0.18speed -7force cost

+86min/max -0.13speed -5force cost


+103min/max -0.21speed -1force cost


+64min/max -0.09speed -4force cost


end results is a saber 452-552 at 2.19 force cost 36


these number I just made up , they are not wildly off but might not be completely possible


Message Edited by vigocke on 10-03-2005 04:02 AM

KurttHalcyon
Mon Oct 03, 2005 3:50 am
#3




vigocke wrote:


how do Power Crystals/Pearls work???

Power/damage crystals are optional enhancements to the saber

Can I have a Lightsaber without a Power Crystal/Pearl???

Yes though a saber must have a colour crystal to work

And when people say 'it tuned for 50 -5' do they mean +50 Damage and -5 Force Cost???

Yep thats it

And does this add to the base damage of the Saber???

yes , and force cost directly subtracts from saber's force cost

What is the base damage of a Saber???

This completely depends on the generation, type, resources used to craft the saber, the number of experimental points the crafter has (which depends on how much of lightsaber techniques/master lightsaber the crafter has) and how these experimental points are used





Ahh... I see, thanks for your response.


So, which resource qualities matter wehn crafting a good Saber???





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da-bro
Mon Oct 03, 2005 3:51 am
#4
A Lightsaber with no damage crystals in it will do more damage if you were to throw the hilt at something.



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Cojonelso
Mon Oct 03, 2005 4:01 am
#5

where to begain....


LS use to be its own type of damage...they changed it to energy damage now..


the color crystal is a must and its also adds a type of elemental damaged based on what color it is.


power crystals and pearls work the same...you tune it hen only the tuner may use it ...must be tuned to use... and is pretty random on what it is


get ready to see alot of 16/16 -7 crystals


good cystals and pearls give you a minor almost not noiticeable chance to better tune it


LS speed is messed up at moment... so be paitenet with leveling...


get a hold of a old knight or long time Jedi to show you what res...also many server sell LS crafting packs with the best res and tools all ready in there for you for arround 200k


umm .... as you level after paddy trials...and start droping stuff ...really important for noob Jedi .... try to stay as close to or at CL 80 as much as possible


so don't get novice everything and get all teir 1 boxes.... instead pick one tree and work it till tier 4 and then a second ...this will maximixe your over all CL and thuis make the most xp possible


hard to advise which tree tho ...depends on your personal choices... tho Id guess maybe .... LS 0040 so you can spin..... ten LS 0004 so you can make a decent saber


after that its your own pat really...healing is good on 4000 and of coase you can't go wrong with def trees...


but its all opinion and Im a dabbler /m def so my advice might be odd anyway


good luck ....wish you were on intrepid Id help you personally ...


but good luck and be the jedi you want to be no matter what anyone says too you





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SioBabble
Mon Oct 03, 2005 4:06 am
#6


KurttHalcyon wrote:

So, which resource qualities matter wehn crafting a good Saber???





Once you hit intitiate, you'll be able to see all the schematics. They work the same way as any other craftable item in the game. You'll need a lightsaber crafting tool (naturally) to craft your lightsaber.


Basically, OQ and conductivity are the stats that really matter; shock resistance and unit toughness are secondary. The refined crystal packs that are needed to craft the light saber are like tents or alcohol; the quality of resources does not matter for them, you'll need some metals and gemstone of any quality at all for them. The 3rd and 4th generation sabers require specific resources for the metals used (polysteel copper, duralloy steel, titanium aluminum), and the inert gas used (culsion).


Go here to see the full guide on saber crafting.


Edited to correct clicky

Message Edited by SioBabble on 10-03-2005 04:20 AM




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Routackio
Mon Oct 03, 2005 4:15 am
#7
Some good advice but I tried the Link and it came to a unknown page or error, not sure if it was just taken down.



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KurttHalcyon
Mon Oct 03, 2005 4:17 am
#8
Thanks guys, this is really helpfull. Please keep the posts coming!!!



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Cojonelso
Mon Oct 03, 2005 4:22 am
#9

Oh... read up on vis ... and such.. and see if you can find groups that do daily hunts you can hang with... its helps pass the 30 mil Jedi xp .... at 1/5 so 150mil normal xp


and ...have fun...


your at the half way point...tho trufully ...as a ful temp..been tehre done that Jedi... its not the end game unless you want it to be.... now I get to relax and help others and act more jedi like then ever before


so its all about what you want to do or play


and don't get discoraged if you read the forums here...alot of fustration gets vented... try not to see the negative and try to enjoy what we have and watch it get batter over time (i hope LOL)


good luck




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KurttHalcyon
Mon Oct 03, 2005 6:19 am
#10

Very, very helpfull!!! Thankyou again.


Another question that came to mind was the issue of decay.


Do Lightsabers decay??? I had heard that they didn't. If they don't, do the Crystals/Pearls within decay???


I also heard that if you took the Crystals/Pearls out of a Saber, they decay faster.


So, what gives???

Message Edited by KurttHalcyon on 10-03-2005 06:20 AM



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Everitt_Cage
Mon Oct 03, 2005 7:11 am
#11
Just read the item description in game. It actualy does a good jot of explaning it.

KurttHalcyon
Mon Oct 03, 2005 9:00 am
#12




Everitt_Cage wrote:
Just read the item description in game. It actualy does a good jot of explaning it.





I would, but I haven't unlocked yet!!!


Would anyone be willing to explain it to me???




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Everitt_Cage
Mon Oct 03, 2005 9:50 am
#13


KurttHalcyon wrote:





Everitt_Cage wrote:
Just read the item description in game. It actualy does a good jot of explaning it.





I would, but I haven't unlocked yet!!!


Would anyone be willing to explain it to me???





Here u go



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