Does DCI stack?

[chuckoatl]

Just wonding if anyone could answer this. We have been arguing about it in vent for 3 days. I personally never have seen the difference in having 70 DCI (which is supposed to make you HLD proof) or 45 DCI, which is the cap. Just wondering if anyone knows.

 

[temu]

Hit Lower Defense drops your Defense Chance Increase by 25% for 8 like seconds. 70% - 25% = 45%(which is cap). That's why everyone wants 70% DCI!!

 

[Cetric]

Just wonding if anyone could answer this. We have been arguing about it in vent for 3 days. I personally never have seen the difference in having 70 DCI (which is supposed to make you HLD proof) or 45 DCI, which is the cap. Just wondering if anyone knows.

I can confirm it does indeed work when stacking to 70, anymore i aim for 60+

 

[chuckoatl]

where can you confirm it?

 

[Stupid Miner]

where can you confirm it?

In game. With a Hit lower defense weapon and an opponent with 45 DCI and then 70 DCI.

Kinda simple, eh?

 

[chuckoatl]

In game. With a Hit lower defense weapon and an opponent with 45 DCI and then 70 DCI.

Kinda simple, eh?

Ok kid, explain to me how you can do that since its a RNG? unless you have RNG hack?

 

[Stupid Miner]

Ok kid, explain to me how you can do that since its a RNG? unless you have RNG hack?

Very high tech one at that:
Sample several output. Take their average. Do this until the results generally agree, or at least vary little.
Since you're looking for something that would have an incredibly noticeable change in output, it'll be simple.

 

[G.v.P]

Can't you just use EC and look at DCI change?

 

[spoonyd]

Can't you just use EC and look at DCI change?

This doesn't mean it actually WORKS. There are lots of things in UO that are IN but don't work as intended.

 

[Konge]

Ok kid, explain to me how you can do that since its a RNG? unless you have RNG hack?

What are you, rumplestil-I-can't-believe-Im-Wrongs- alt? Seriously kid? Or are you just that stubborn, but too lazy to actually test it yourself. Awesome! Oh and btw, the answer is easy, you see, on test, and the EC, you can have someone smack you until you hear the sound effect for HLD (IT DOES HAVE ONE! OH MY GOD) and then check your DCI.

 

[Kellgory]

Hasn't this issue been asked before about every couple of months. This and how does HLD and HLA work and stack.

 

[Dermott of LS]

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Originally Posted by G.v.P View Post
Can't you just use EC and look at DCI change?
This doesn't mean it actually WORKS. There are lots of things in UO that are IN but don't work as intended.

EC is about as close as you're going to get to the answer in an easily verifyable manner.

 

[chuckoatl]

I have done the test with a few guildies, I seriously couldnt tell the difference between 70 and 45.......... Just wondering if I could get a serious answer...... guess not.

 

[G.v.P]

This doesn't mean it actually WORKS. There are lots of things in UO that are IN but don't work as intended.

Well as far as I remember, HLD doesn't stack, right? Pretty sure a Dev told us that one. Most other things seem to stack though.

 

[spoonyd]

I have done the test with a few guildies, I seriously couldnt tell the difference between 70 and 45.......... Just wondering if I could get a serious answer...... guess not.

Serious answer with know-it-all trammies on these boards? GL sir.

 

[Dermott of LS]

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You're NOT going to notice a difference between 45 and 70 because the CAP is 45. HOWEVER, people usually take it up to 70 to counter the effects of Hit Lower Defense. The cushion of the extra amount between 45 and 70 effectively negates the HLD.

 

[RawHeadRex]

rolleyes:

 

[Harlequin]

I have done the test with a few guildies, I seriously couldnt tell the difference between 70 and 45.......... Just wondering if I could get a serious answer...... guess not.

Serious answer with know-it-all trammies on these boards? GL sir.

Guys, I beg to differ. I see mainly serious replies to the OP's questions.

This question does tend to come up regularly.

Here's a thread a couple of months back:

http://vboards.stratics.com/showthread.php?p=1576234



Like Dermott mentioned, this is verifiable using EC.

Just wear 45 dci, then have your guidie hit you with a weak HLD weapon until you hear the HLD sound effect. Confirm that your dci has gone down by 25 and continue to have your guildie swing at you for 100 more times. Notice that you are getting hit more often.



Now repeat the test by over capping your dci to 70. EC will still show that your dci is 45. Have your guildie hit you with the HLD weapon until you hear the HLD go off. Verify that the EC still shows you that your dci is 45. That is because the extra 25 points of dci would provide a buffer to offset the 25 point dci penalty from HLD. Continue to have your guildie swing at you for 100 more times. Notice that this time around, you are not getting hit more often even when affected by HLD.



Now, because like spoonyd, there are other folks that do not trust the stats displayed in the EC, these people have also done extensive tests to verify that what the EC shows in this case is accurate.

 

[spoonyd]

Guys, I beg to differ. I see mainly serious replies to the OP's questions.

This question does tend to come up regularly.

Here's a thread a couple of months back:

http://vboards.stratics.com/showthread.php?p=1576234



Like Dermott mentioned, this is verifiable using EC.

Just wear 45 dci, then have your guidie hit you with a weak HLD weapon until you hear the HLD sound effect. Confirm that your dci has gone down by 25 and continue to have your guildie swing at you for 100 more times. Notice that you are getting hit more often.



Now repeat the test by over capping your dci to 70. EC will still show that your dci is 45. Have your guildie hit you with the HLD weapon until you hear the HLD go off. Verify that the EC still shows you that your dci is 45. That is because the extra 25 points of dci would provide a buffer to offset the 25 point dci penalty from HLD. Continue to have your guildie swing at you for 100 more times. Notice that this time around, you are not getting hit more often even when affected by HLD.



Now, because like spoonyd, there are other folks that do not trust the stats displayed in the EC, these people have also done extensive tests to verify that what the EC shows in this case is accurate.

I'm ok with it working either way. Personally I'd prefer that the EC be 100% correct so that there aren't any flaws (or mis-programming) within the game. Would be awesome if Logrus would check the code and/or verify that this is all correct.

 

[chuckoatl]

Verify that the EC still shows you that your dci is 45.

I PvP, thus I havent switched to the EC. Once they can get the targeting right, I will switch
.

 

[Harlequin]

I PvP, thus I havent switched to the EC. Once they can get the targeting right, I will switch
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I totally understand your sentiment. I mainly use the CC as well. I just switch to EC for certain things like checking dci, lmc, lrc, making new chars, dark knight quest etc. It does have its uses.

You can also use it to check the dci to test and settle the disagreement with your friend once and for all. Then switch back to cc once you have completed your tests. Don't have to actively use it to play.

Would be sweet if they could add these to the CC. Not likely to happen mind you, but would be nice.

 

[Violence]

I don't know if your Q has been answered but.. With 70 DCI you're immune to HLD, you drop down to 45 which is its limit. HLD attacks from multiple sources do not EACH lower your DCI either so you're perfectly safe. Not sure if DCI 45+ gives any benefits in PVM but I'm sure it doesn't in PVP.

Having 45+ for any reason OTHER than being immune to HLD(and I suggest having 70 DCI to become a primary goal when you put together your suit) is pointless if you want to PVP.

These are my in-game observations from field action, using the EC.

 

[G.v.P]

EC actually can perform better than CC at times but doesn't have all the UOA features yet ... but I'm still way too used to CC anyway. I'm slowly getting comfortable when I PvM w/ EC but just a hassle to redo all the macros for every char. I think if game had a better macro conversion tool the switch to EC would happen more often but still would take awhile to get used to the dull players in pvp situations.

For anyone concerned with PvP though, yeah, EC is great for a lot of things like suit building. Grid view and expandable backpacks make crafting/imbuing a breeze, plus people write mods for EC, so now I know exactly what I will get from loot and can easily get relics.

And until Mythic fixes the God damn Gargoyles in 2D so that they can go through chairs without glitching the **** up ... EC is nice if you use a Gargoyle, lol.

 

[Lorax_Pacific]

Here is another thread about it...
http://vboards.stratics.com/showthread.php?t=186806

You're not really immune on your DCI if you use Divine fury and are under HLD until you use a higher DCI.

-Lorax

 

[Death Adder]

I've tested it extensively and it stacks.