Well, lo and behold, finally got my first and second graduate on the same turn from the same arena. So I'd like to proudly present my proteges to the masses and then ask for some ADM knowledge...
#1
LU 11(2)-9-12-17-21-5-11 Good/Good, 15-7 Record
Favorites: Epee, VH/VH, Attack Skills, Dodge
+4 INI, +1 Att, mode Def
Looks like a good rhythm, good tactic. Epee? Don't know if that's good for a lunger or not.
#2
BA 17(1)-6-10-21-13-5-13 Great / Norm, 17-9 Record
Favorites: War Flail (Argh!), VH/Low, Attack Skills, Bash
Mode INI, -1 Att, +4 Def
I like the rhythm here also, but WF? Really? Needless to say I never tried it but probably will just to see what he does.
And now for the questions for you ADM vets:
Do your grads become well suited to their Fav weapon even if they weren't in Basic? Can my lunger use that Epee well suited now?
I have a choice of 3 regular ADM arenas: 100, 101, 104. Which one should I pick?
And finally, and comments on potential of the above guys in ADM?
Thanks!
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One Armed Bandit ArchMaster Poster
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Posted:
Sun May 20, 2012 5:35 pm
kgood wrote:
Looks like a good rhythm, good tactic. Epee? Don't know if that's good for a lunger or not.
Its not the top of the line, but I've used it in ADM and I don't mind it one bit.
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And now for the questions for you ADM vets:
Do your grads become well suited to their Fav weapon even if they weren't in Basic? Can my lunger use that Epee well suited now?
Yes
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I have a choice of 3 regular ADM arenas: 100, 101, 104. Which one should I pick?
DM-100. There is a wide array of warriors to choose from as far as challenges and match-ups go, and you are more likely to find warriors that you can beat there right off the bat. Plus, the bigger arena will likely be more entertaining all around, getting to interact with more managers, etc.
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And finally, any comments on potential of the above guys in ADM?
LUs have great ADM potential up through the Contenders class (or all the way to the top of the Primus arena, if you are mostly an arena player). BAs, aside from some rare exceptions, are good in the Freshman tourney class but not much above. They can be fine arena warriors while they remain in DM-100 and equivalent arenas, but once they are forced into DM-102, they will provide you with lots and lots of losses.
Both your warriors have good rhythms and tactics (and in the case of your LU, a fine weapon). I don't see any reason why they can't give you more success and enjoyment in ADM.
Congrats on your first two grads!
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Posted:
Sun May 20, 2012 6:26 pm
Congrats on the two Grads!
Also, you are alsoeligible for 106- the slow AD arena. Does either have tourney fights? If not, 107, the no-tourney ADM arena, may beckon. But it won't show up as option for you. They aren't for everyine, but they are fun options.
As for the warriors - one of the key things to keep in mind is that ADM will teach you more about the game. These two aren't amazing, but are solid. They would give you a chance to get your ADM feet wet. If you like them, don't hesitate to run them.
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Posted:
Sun May 20, 2012 7:35 pm
Congratulations on the first and second of hopefully many more!
As one who runs many bashers in ADM, I will tell you that they are not very competitive. There are things you can do to help them, but they're still not very good. War Flail has fun to read crits, but damage-wise is amongst the worst in the game. (rumors of it bouncing off of skin are correct).
That said, enjoy a new aspect of the game, whether you run both, one, or neither of them.
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Posted:
Sun May 20, 2012 7:56 pm
Congrats on the invites!
Epee is fine for Lungers, it's one of those weapons that works very well (even against plate) IF it's your favorite.
I, too, have run many Bashers in ADM, and have learned the same lesson. These days, I'll only run them past Freshmen level if they're really special.
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Posted:
Mon May 21, 2012 1:09 am
Gratters!. We echo everything OAB said, except - your warriors are also eligible for slow 106. You will really, really enjoy it there, if you can live with the monthly pace - which we prefer in ADM.
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Posted:
Mon May 21, 2012 7:26 am
Congrats on the two invites!!!
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Posted:
Mon May 21, 2012 1:05 pm
Congrats from me as well. I daresay those two may be some of the finest looking "first grads" ever to be seen in all the land! The wonders of the information and resources made available in the modern age...And, a good manager helps, too! Well played!
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