Friday, April 8, 2011

Rift: Mage Stat Values and Links

Rift Junkies is compiling important mage links on their website.  There are spell stat values, videos, builds, information on PvP, etc.
http://www.riftjunkies.com/forums/showthread.php?1954-Mage-Compendium-Helpful-Links-for-Mages-Builds-Stat-Values

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Thursday, April 7, 2011

Rift: Dungeons List

This list of all the dungeons is organized by faction with the faction/level/zone listed and there is a map link which I've listed separately below.
http://www.riftdungeonsguide.com/rift-dungeons-list-locations/


This lists all the five-mans.


Map with the minimum and average level for the dungeons.
http://www.riftdungeonsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/world-map-dungeon-locations.jpg

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Rift: Developers Working to Fix Corrupted Souls

Rift Junkies reports that Trion is trying to fix the drop rate of corrupted souls.  It may be that there is a problem with the content that doesn't allow players to get to where these drop.  I'm not sure about that but if you've noticed a problem, here is what the developers say.
http://www.riftjunkies.com/2011/04/07/developer-response-to-corrupted-soul-problem/

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Rift: Mage Casting Sequences/Rotations

Here is a list of casting sequences for Rift mages.  The first rotation document is a discussion of the Archon/Pyromancer/Dominator.
http://forums.riftgame.com/archive/index.php/t-75525.html?s=a21996d169ec5bd63429d657746ff25c

This article gives a casting sequence for the Pryo/Elemental/ Archon mage.
http://rift.zam.com/forum.html?forum=227&mid=1299531248200583443&howmany=50

Rift Junkies has posted a thorough article on the Warlock/ Necromancer/Chloromancer mage.  The recommended rotations are in the middle of the page in a blue table.
http://www.riftjunkies.com/2011/04/04/the-magic-storm-the-necromancer/

The Chloromancer/Achron and/or Warlock discussion (rotations, stats and more).
http://forums.riftgame.com/archive/index.php/t-99001.html?s=335ae7d5fbc6a432347711ecec480517

UPDATE:  Chloromancer spell weaving discussion-
http://forums.riftgame.com/showthread.php?67204-Efficient-Chloromancer-Spell-Weaving&s=c94317d0abbf0f41bd2fddec02db84d2

UPDATE:  Comprehensive Choloromancer/Warlock guide with rotations right up front and video link
http://forums.riftgame.com/showthread.php?108981-VIDEO-A-Comprehensive-Chloromancer-Warlock-Class-Guide-UPDATED&s=c94317d0abbf0f41bd2fddec02db84d2

UPDATE:  Comprehensive Choloromancer/Warlock/Necromancer guide (with video) and spell casting sequence.
http://forums.riftgame.com/showthread.php?101961-How-I-completely-OWN-with-a-mage-Chloro-Warlock-Necro-Guide-VIDEO-INCLUDED&s=c94317d0abbf0f41bd2fddec02db84d2

UPDATE:  Chloromancer Healing Rotation discussion
http://forums.riftgame.com/showthread.php?40645-Chloromancer-Healing-Rotation-Question/page2

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Rift: Rogue Casting Sequences/Rotations UPDATED

As you might have guessed, I'm collecting rotations for rogues.  Note that new information is in bold letters.  Here is the Bladedancer PvE DPS build.  Note this is not meant for solo play.
http://forums.riftgame.com/archive/index.php/t-97726.html?s=335ae7d5fbc6a432347711ecec480517

Another Bladedancer rotation.
http://forums.riftgame.com/showthread.php?132007-Help-with-bladedancer-rotation

A third Bladedancer rotation with discussion of how the build works.
http://forums.riftgame.com/showthread.php?108001-Completeli-s-Bladedancer-Riftstalker-Guide

A Bladedancer solo spec
http://www.dawn-guild.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=47&Itemid=111&limitstart=2

Another solo Bladedancer
http://forums.riftgame.com/showthread.php?130351-Could-use-some-pointers-advice-on-my-Bladedancer-Nightblade-Riftstalker-build

Here is a suggestion for the Assassin/Riftstalker/Nightblade rogue.
http://forums.riftgame.com/archive/index.php/t-119490.html?s=57b67f9b0b87af758b1bb279005f4a87

Bard/Nightblade/Riftstalker raider discussion from Feb. 2011 with rotations.
http://www.riftbards.com/forum/soul-builds-and-theorycrafting/endgame-raiding-pure-bard51-maximum-support-and-healing-soul-build-discussion/

Two-thirds of the way down the page is a rotation for the Ranger/ Marksman/Saboteur in a build the author calls the Nightblade.  Hopefully this collection of builds will be updated to include more casting sequences for other flavors of rogues.
http://www.progamercity.net/rift-guides/1295-guide-rift-rogue-builds-collection.html

The Necromancer (from January 2011)
http://forums.riftgame.com/archive/index.php/t-45148.html?s=a21996d169ec5bd63429d657746ff25c

This website is devoted to Rogue builds.  Some of them list casting sequences.
http://riftroguebuilds.com/

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Rift: Warrior Casting Sequences/Rotations UPDATED

I've started collecting casting sequences (rotations) for warriors.  Note the links at the top for warrior resources.  This is a wonderful resource for two flavors of warriors:  Paladin/ Void Knight/Warlord (rotations for several situations are listed), and a farming AoE build for a RiftBlade/Reaver/WarBlade.
http://forums.riftgame.com/showthread.php?132719-Builds-Rotations-Macros

A full discussion (including rotations) for the dual wielding warrior.
http://rift.zam.com/forum.html?forum=227&mid=1299317817212306240&howmany=50

This is for a Paladin/Reaver/Warlord and besides the spells, this article talks about AoE and things tanks should consider.
http://www.progamercity.net/rift-guides/1240-guide-rift-warrior-tanking.html

Reaver/Paladin/Champion PvE tank rotation
http://www.riftjunkies.com/forums/showthread.php?682-Warrior-Tank-Discussion

Paladin/ Warlord/Void Knight melee tank and Reaver/Paladin/Void Knight magic tank and rotations
http://rift.zam.com/forum.html?forum=227&mid=130093631320167708&howmany=50

UPDATE:  Warrior discussion
http://forums.riftgame.com/archive/index.php/t-74243.html?s=a21996d169ec5bd63429d657746ff25c

Warrior tank build with rotations
http://forums.riftgame.com/archive/index.php/t-132719.html?s=ac848f71ea6a370c3209a8f27ae9367c

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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Rift: Cleric Casting Sequences/Rotations

Whether you call the spells you string together casting sequences or call them rotations, players are always looking for recommendations for good macros.  Here are the ones I've found recently, but I can't say how well they work for your flavor of cleric.

Cleric Sentinel Healing Rotation Discussions
http://forums.riftgame.com/archive/index.php/t-107822.html?s=335ae7d5fbc6a432347711ecec480517

Cleric Warden/Sentinel Healing Rotations
http://forums.riftgame.com/archive/index.php/t-97353.html?s=25b09da632721b48ed9e906567ba7c8b

This "collection of cleric builds" has a rotation for the following builds:  Shaman/Druid/Sentinel, for the Cabalist/ Inquisitor/ Sentinel, for the Shaman/Justical/Sentinel tanking build, for a Justicar/Shaman leveling build, and for a Druid/Shaman/Sentinel solo melee leveling build.
http://www.progamercity.net/rift-guides/1270-guide-rift-cleric-builds-collection.html

The Rift Cleric Builds website has a summary page of builds on the home page, some of which have rotations listed.  Those include the Shaman/Druid/Sentinel pet leveling build (to level 35), Cabalist/ Inquisitor/Sentinel DPS leveling build, a Shaman/Justicar/Sentinel tank leveling build, a Justicar/Shaman solo leveling melee build, and a Druid/Shaman/Sentinel solo melee leveling build.  I expect this information to change but the above are what are listed today.
http://riftclericbuilds.com/

This site has a nice explanation of the Cabalist/Inquisitor/Warden build for AoE Damage casting and leveling, including the rotation.
http://thewayofthefish.com/rift/rift-cleric-caster-aoe/

UPDATE:  Cleric discussion
http://forums.riftgame.com/archive/index.php/t-47740.html?s=a15147dbdc6a83bcc52f9d040311ab8d

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Rift: Macros and Rotations (with G15 Info)

While looking for spell rotation recommendations I found this note from Behindya about writing macros for a character's spells.  I wanted to capture it here for those who are writing macros for their rotations.

"I'm with the OP on this one. I really enjoy writing Macros, it's like a mini game for me. I find it almost impossible to move and hit the number keys in the heat of battle; I much prefer to come up with a solid rotation and put it in a macro.

At the moment, instant cast abilities can't be used in a macro unless they are at the end (because they will always pop and thus end the macro). Instead of a cast sequence, what I'd like to see is this kind of syntax:

cast

RecastWaitTime = (optional) Number of seconds to wait before re-casting.

A cast sequence has limitations, especially when trying to efficiently keep DOT's on a target or trying to pop something that uses combo points of some sort. This syntax is simple and provides flexibility to come up with some creative macros. Also, nerds like me will find it fun."

http://forums.riftgame.com/showthread.php?142791-Suggestion-Cast-Sequence-Macro

I also found this answer to a request for helping setting up Rift rotations on a G15 game pad.
http://www.logitechusers.com/showthread.php?t=10936

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Monday, April 4, 2011

Rift: Tracking News and Solving Problems

Here's the link to the official Rift forum for technical issues.  This is the place to go for help if you are constantly disconnected, experience constant lag, etc.
http://forums.riftgame.com/forumdisplay.php?64-Technical-Discussions

This site has tidbits from the developers about downtimes, updates, etc.
http://www.riftjunkies.com/dev-tracker/

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Rift: PvP and Role Play Sites

This website is devoted to PvP and Realm Versus Realm (RvR) play.
http://www.riftrvr.com/

There are warfront strategy guides, an article about UI and interface settings for PvP, etc.  If you are interested in versus play, you'll want to explore this site.
http://www.riftrvr.com/2011/03/30/ui-and-interface-settings-for-pvp/

Thanks to IGN's Rift Kingdom, I found this site with PvP-specific settings.
http://www.thetelaran.com/2011/03/29/settings-for-a-better-pvp-experience/

If role playing is your thing, you'll want to explore this website which has a database of players, a forum, and online role play (public and private).
http://rift-legends.com/

Here's an article to spark debate on how to structure role play in Rift.
http://forums.riftgame.com/showthread.php?1148-Roleplaying-in-Rift-how-to-make-it-happen

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