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Message Edited by Ladywolff on 07-03-2005 09:24 PM

Well, you have to go in order for everything to work. Meaning if you want a Level 4 speed slice, you have to have done the 1-3 speed slices first. I can definately verify this as I have a finely crafted kit and no simple kit. Also, it says in a warning that you can't slice that yet but of course I did have to check just to make sure I couldn't.

Also, each slice adds a certain amount of customization to the weapon. I am assuming that at 100% you can not add any additional slices. I can't verify this for you as I haven't been able to get more than a couple of the components so far.

I can't remember the exact numbers but I'm pretty sure if you went all the way on speed you'd be capped at 100. 20, 25, 25, 30 I think is how that progression goes.

So, you'll pretty much have to decide reallly which ones you want. I saw the list underseveral of thepostsfor new slicing I think so just add the numbers of the custom side until you hit 100 and you'll know how much you can do.

Truthfully, speed is almost as useless as it was before. There is no hard speed cap, but there is a point at which more points add less and less to your actual speed. Plus, your speed is really determined by your specials' cool-down timers. This is not to say you shouldn't look for a quick weapon. A slow weapon is a slow weapon. But at some point, speed's not going to help you much.

Currently, I slice my own stuff only for damage. I'm all speeded out. As a rifleman, it might be a bit more important to you, especially since you've only got the one ranged weapon profession. I'm Master pistoleer/master smuggler/carbineer 0440. I'm pretty much at the point with both carbines and pistols where anymore speed is really a waste.

But, the poster above has it right. If you want to do a level 2 slice, you also have to do the level 1 slice. Slices must be done in order. You can't switch lines for higher values. They all start at the bottom. Or top, I guess. I guess if I were you, I'd take the leve 1 damage slice for a 2% increase (which is very close to your stated cap), then dump the rest into speed. You won't be able to get the level 4 speed slice, but you won't have to hunt down a trigger assembly, either.

ok, here's the cut and paste from the other thread. so assuming:

Speed: (Apparently cannot slice over weapons speed cap, this should NOT take customisation points or components if you attempt a slice)Check your cap here!
Level 1 | 2% Increase | 20% customisation | No Components
Level 2 | 4% Increase | 45% customisation | Simple Toolkit
Level 3 | 7% Increase | 70% customisation | Finely Crafted Toolset
Level 4 | 12% Increase | 100% customisation | Delicate Trigger Assembly

Damage: (Apparently cannot slice over weapons damage cap, this should NOT take customisation points or components if you attempt a slice)Check your cap here!
Level 1 | 2% Increase | 20% Customisation | No Components
Level 2 | 4% Increase | 40% Customisation | Simple Toolkit
Level 3 | 8% increase | 60% Customisation | Illegal Core Booster

Message Edited by Ladywolff on 07-03-2005 09:11 PM

bump

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Ladywolff wrote:

ok, here's the cut and paste from the other thread. so assuming:

Speed: (Apparently cannot slice over weapons speed cap, this should NOT take customisation points or components if you attempt a slice)Check your cap here!
Level 1 | 2% Increase | 20% customisation | No Components
Level 2 | 4% Increase | 45% customisation | Simple Toolkit
Level 3 | 7% Increase | 70% customisation | Finely Crafted Toolset
Level 4 | 12% Increase | 100% customisation | Delicate Trigger Assembly

Damage: (Apparently cannot slice over weapons damage cap, this should NOT take customisation points or components if you attempt a slice)Check your cap here!
Level 1 | 2% Increase | 20% Customisation | No Components
Level 2 | 4% Increase | 40% Customisation | Simple Toolkit
Level 3 | 8% increase | 60% Customisation | Illegal Core Booster

assuming this correct, here is my question then (lets set aside all issues of caps...as i want to ensure i understand the system...) say i get a lvl 1 dam slice which gives me a 2% increase...will the next dam slice give me a 4% increase (therefore 6% total now? or would it be a further 2% increase (i.e. not sure if the increase of 4% postedis cumulative or just for that level)...

Message Edited by Ladywolff on 07-03-2005 09:11 PM

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Bumbers are final stats, lvl 1 dmg gives you 2% speed final, lvl 2 dmg will give you 4% final (adds 2% over the previusly 2%)