Pikeman Archive

To all the true pikemen (and women), I feel your pain. I had no idea this was such a messed up prof. When I used my 2nd holo and drew pikeman I was not alarmed. Even in polearm brawler I was not alarmed. I am Now 0/2/2/2 and I am so alarmed it's not funny. My personal record for consecutive misses is 8. This was at actual pikeman and not brawler. This prof would and could be a very cool experience but sadly it is not. I will drop this gimped out thing soon as I master. It's no fun compared to my other toon with tka/pistoleer. I dont think a master pikeman could take me 1 v 1 no buffs. I think he wud pass out from missing standing in front of me. Maybe if I went prone he could drop the weapon on my head. Seriously though, this is messed up and needs to be fixed regardless of what I do with my toon. This is a prof that needs a basic fix not just tweaking. It could be soooo **edit** fun if it was balanced. I have done 1h and 2h as well along the way and this is by far the worst of the brawlers. I have to be buffed at all times b4 a chuba incaps me. As it stands, I will grind then quit. I hope for everyone who wants to be a Pikeman that they fix this prof asap. Luck to u all.

All you noobers to the pike profession read that post and you will again understand why time and time again it has been said on these boards not to use a long vibro axe until you get up the tree quite a bit. Use a vibro lance (at the very most) for most creatures unless they have high electricity resist in which case use the basic lance. I know it sucks for damage but at least the bloody thing hits the target most of the time.

Legwand Longfellow

Master Pikeman

~Doing it with a big stick~

hahah I thought pikemen sucked whe I started but know I know they

RRRRUUUULLLLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

i masted in 8 days you can kill 8 pickets at once

I have seen many new pikemen lately. Almost everyone using a LVA. I mention that they might be more successful with a good lance. They all say, "But this lance does 5 million damage!" Ok, but you have to hit the target first. 1 out of 5 with LVA, or 4 out of 5 with the lance. Should be an easy choice, but the lure of big damage, puts a lot of pikes on the ground.

the new lva with -35 range mod is quite good . When u have the second box in support u wont miss a lot with it. Change ur pole else use VL

I thank u for the tips and I did read other threads for more tips. LVA, and VL. Still miss at 2/4/3/3. What still astound me is the xp payout. Been working Endor and Dath. Sometimes will get 4k on a mob now but then 2k on same mob a minute later with no other help doing it solo with someone healing me. The xp is now my major complaint. I should be 2/4/4/4 tonight. I still say the Horror! The Horror. I have improved the HAM by migrating stats somewhat. Good luck to all pikeman. Thanks Again for your help.

Message Edited by Kovev on 08-14-2005 08:12 PM