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"Stephen van Ham" <svanham@xtra.co.nz> wrote in message
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> "gene" <genejackson@sprynet.com> had this idea for a movie:
>
> >I inherited a hellrack from Alice (Hey there, Alice, I'm pretty sure you
are
> >lurking out there somewhere), and I would like suggestions about what to
> >socket it with. I'm thinking two shaels, but if anyone has a better
idea, I
> >would like to hear it.
>
> Might want to start by indicating what sort of build you intend to use the
> crossbow with...
>
> But for a Multi/Strafe zon:
>
> Colossus Crossbow
> Multiple shot -
> The default 20 IAS gets you 18 FPA (SLOW!)
> 40 IAS (1 shael) - 16 FPA
> 60 IAS (2 shael) - 15 FPA
> 95 IAS (2 shael, 20 IAS gloves, 15 IAS elsewhere) - 13 FPA
>
> Strafe -
> The default 20 IAS gets you a 18/5 FPA Strafe
> 40 IAS (1 shael) - 16 FPA/4.5 frame (???) Strafe
> 60 IAS (2 shael) - 15 FPA/4 frame Strafe
> 95 IAS (2 shael, 20 IAS gloves, 15 IAS elsewhere) - 13 FPA/3.5 (???)
Strafe
>
> The whole .5 of a frame thing makes no sense, so maybe
>
http://diablo2.ingame.de/tips/calcs/weaponspeed.php?lang=english is just
full
> of it, or it just gives you a bunch of extra breakpoints that never
actually
> happen. Bloody engineers.
>
> For a wereform druid, double shael sounds like a good default choice.
>
> Damage looks okay at a glance for a BF sin, BUT once you factor in the
> additional damage halving for a two handed weapon, the usual BF options
are
> probably better anyway.
>
> Disclaimer: it's Monday morning here.
>
>
> --
> Slaughter is its own reward.
Vague question, comprehensive answer. Thanks. Multizon, and underpowered
in hell. Trying to increase killing power. I'll try two shaels. Thanks
for the answer.
gene