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MQ2Druid

Plugin - MQ2Druid 3.1.52471.11

The only spell I memorized manually was lesser succor in slot 7.

Current line-up:
1. Drifting Death
2. Nature's Renewal
3. Snare
4. Drones of Doom
5. Was Firestrike (removed it for now, so empty slot. Even with it off the spellbar if I toggle use nuke on it crashes right to desktop)
6. Immolate
7. Lesser Succor
8. Counteract Poison
ok so its not due to one you have memorized, and i think i found the issue (you'd have to be burning)

gonna patch this and rebuild then head to bed

thanks for working through with me bonk
 
so this druid thing showed up in my plugin window are you trying to suck my in :-)

..........loading up old druid now
 
Evening,

Found something incredibly small that I wanted to put on someone's radar.

I attempted to find Butcherblock ports in the portal UI and they did not come up. (And it's not just my typing! I triple checked for sure.)

Anyone else able to confirm the same for them?

Thanks

EDIT: I checked a few other Classic zones and they didn't seem to come up either. The karanas, feerrott, lavastorm, misty thicket, surefall glade, stonebrunt, ro deserts, Toxxulia. Possibly others I missed.
 
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Evening,

Found something incredibly small that I wanted to put on someone's radar.

I attempted to find Butcherblock ports in the portal UI and they did not come up. (And it's not just my typing! I triple checked for sure.)

Anyone else able to confirm the same for them?

Thanks

EDIT: I checked a few other Classic zones and they didn't seem to come up either. The karanas, feerrott, lavastorm, misty thicket, surefall glade, stonebrunt, ro deserts, Toxxulia. Possibly others I missed.
I brought this up. Sic's aware. he should have patched it, or it's being fixed. Either one.
 
Hello and good morning.,

I just checked all the ports, old and new. The druid pulled all of them up, loaded the spell and ported me there right away. Once ported she reloaded what ever spell gem she had before and I was ready to go. I have been looking on here frequently reading post and checking for updates.

So far I have not had any issues with the plug. I even made a new druid to check it out from the start( level 1 up). from 1 to 10 just a normal character. After level 10 and learned the first dot stinging swarm. was like auto, all was loaded up and she began to do her thing. I have had no issues so far. I couldn't wait to long and want to see end game. I had a lvl 100 boost so I will be checking it out today.

Great work so far I enjoy all the plugs.
 
I'm in Hybrid and Assist mode as level 116. I have a cleric in group, with SK tank.

Initial Feedback:
I think the insect DoTs should be cast earlier in the lineup. It does the cold dot/debuff early on, which is good, but insects is more dps. Fire DoT (Nature's fervid wrath) also seems to happen early in the rotation, which is good.
I also am casting Sundew Blessing (Nuke and twincast heals), but I'm not casting heals very often so its not utilizing the full effect. (HealsHealsMA set to 95 currently)
I'm not a fan of the wind/stun nuke line. Over the years I found the stuns don't work on very many mobs. (I have "UseNuke" off and its still in the slot but not casting it).
I have UseSwarmPet on and it doesn't not have the hyperbaids mushroom pet loaded as a gem. I would think this should be in hybrid mode.


Suggestions:
Have toggles/options for damage type priority (cold, fire, magic), because its better to use the same damage type you are debuffing for. Often not enough time/mana to do cold and fire.
Option to use thorns DS. Casting the group thorns DS and prioritizes the Heal/Thorn (Vinespike Rush) line over other instant heals.
Add a toggle for "Enigmatic Ways" line of heal triggers. I think it stacks well and provides decent healing if you have melee dps.

Thanks again to the creators!
After a few days running this I am impressed by the DPS.
There are far less healing "tricks" being used in the hybrid mode than I usually like (Enigmatic ways, Sporali pet), but the use of nukes over DoTs is (as expected) far better for faster kills. What surprises me is that my mana holds up!
I love the added toggles since the first day. I appreciate being able to upkeep things like regen, DS, reptile, and skin.
I am still figuring out the niche things that happen when toggling things like usenuke while in hybrid mode.
So far, when the druid is doing her dps things, she keeps pace just behind my monk(KA) and SK(cwtn).
 
To add to the portals I did find a few missing, west Karana I could not find. In Kunark Wind of the South is a succor to emerald Jungle. I could not search that in the portal UI. It could be there, I could not find it. Other than that this is doing an awesome job. Better than me trying my self.
 
Evening,

Found something incredibly small that I wanted to put on someone's radar.

I attempted to find Butcherblock ports in the portal UI and they did not come up. (And it's not just my typing! I triple checked for sure.)

Anyone else able to confirm the same for them?

Thanks

EDIT: I checked a few other Classic zones and they didn't seem to come up either. The karanas, feerrott, lavastorm, misty thicket, surefall glade, stonebrunt, ro deserts, Toxxulia. Possibly others I missed.
Has already been fixed.

Please make sure to be running the latest version and check updates
 
After a few days running this I am impressed by the DPS.
There are far less healing "tricks" being used in the hybrid mode than I usually like (Enigmatic ways, Sporali pet), but the use of nukes over DoTs is (as expected) far better for faster kills. What surprises me is that my mana holds up!
I love the added toggles since the first day. I appreciate being able to upkeep things like regen, DS, reptile, and skin.
I am still figuring out the niche things that happen when toggling things like usenuke while in hybrid mode.
So far, when the druid is doing her dps things, she keeps pace just behind my monk(KA) and SK(cwtn).
Please see faq
 
Also, if you are PMing me about mq2druid pre-release I am going to not reply to you.

If you pm me and tell me that you didn't read the FAQ/commands/ watch the vid - I'm going to ignore you.

It works out of the box, but if you want to know the longer explains of those things, please check in the places that has that information. I can't drive to your house and take you out for a nice steak dinner to explain questions you may have.

Thanks
 
re: UseGrowth

/dru UseGrowth true/false/on/off/0/1 - Use Growth temp hp buff line (not the bear, not any other spell that happens to have "growth" in the name).

Q: I want to use the temporary hp "growth" line?

A: you can turn that on with usegrowth
/dru UseGrowth true/false/on/off/0/1 -
Use Growth temp hp buff line (not the bear, not any other spell that happens to have "growth" in the name).

Q: Is usegrowth for any spell that has "growth" in the name?
A: No, it is just for the temporary hp buff line. When the plugin loads and the plugin spits out all the spell groupings, it says what we call the grouping. I touched on the spell groups in the mq2druid vid. if you need further information on it, please watch it if you have information

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I had already updated the tooltip yesterday.

As with previous pre-releases, if you have items that are "on your radar" please make sure to check patch notes, update notes, that you're on the latest build, that you're re-checking commands and FAQ - they get updated/changed sometimes multiple times a day.
Folks often end up messaging me with things that have already been addressed in some fashion, and I end up having to re-repeat.
 
Just got back into town and loaded up MQDruid and enjoying it! Great addition to the lineup! One thing I noticed is that she keep casting Talisman of Tenacious, after my Shaman's Ecliptic Roar wears off. Shaman doesn't cast it on the group but the Druid does, anything I am missing to toggle this spell off? I didn't see anyone else post the issue. I use a Shaman in my caster dps group for the aoe heals and the druid of course compliments those casters.
 
Just got back into town and loaded up MQDruid and enjoying it! Great addition to the lineup! One thing I noticed is that she keep casting Talisman of Tenacious, after my Shaman's Ecliptic Roar wears off. Shaman doesn't cast it on the group but the Druid does, anything I am missing to toggle this spell off? I didn't see anyone else post the issue. I use a Shaman in my caster dps group for the aoe heals and the druid of course compliments those casters.
yep, turn off useregen


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the post above you i also posted
sic said:
As with previous pre-releases, if you have items that are "on your radar" please make sure to check patch notes, update notes, that you're on the latest build, that you're re-checking commands and FAQ - they get updated/changed sometimes multiple times a day.
Folks often end up messaging me with things that have already been addressed in some fashion, and I end up having to re-repeat.
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As a personal note, i hate that shammy thing kills the regen buff - as you can tell by where i express that complaint in the mq2druid video

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as i've mentioned a couple times already today, please make sure to re-re-revisit the faq/commands etc, as they get updated often.

Q: But I want to root!
A: We don't use the following:
Paralytic Spores: this is a directional (from your face direction) punt/root
Paralytic Spray: this is an AoE directional punt/root
Wall of Wind: this is another AoE directional punt/root
Q. I keep recasting my regen buff like "Talisman of Tenacious".
A. I go into more details in the mq2druid vid, but you can just turn of off - /dru useregen off. This is defaulted off as of Sep 11, 2023 for that reason.

Q. I'm not using my Vortex of Ro.
A. Make sure you have a fire beetle eye.

Q. Do I need any spell components?.
A. Yes, a fire beetle eye.

Q: "Spike DS" like Duskthorn and Vinespike?
A: You can byos/byos-custom if you want to use Vinespike DS. We don't memorize it, but will use it if you are byos/byos-custom.

Q: I want to use the "Ways" line?
A: You can byos/byos-custom and memorize that if you need/want. We don't load it automatically. but will use it.

Q: I want to use the "Arboreal" line?
A: You can byos/byos-custom and memorize that if you need/want. We don't load it automatically, but will use it.

Q: I want to use the "Skin to Plant" line?
A: In Heal mode, we will memorize it if you usecureall, usegroupcureall, and usecharm is off
in hybrid/dps mode, we will memorize it in slot 2 if useskintoplant is on


Q: I want to use the temporary hp "growth" line?
A: you can turn that on with usegrowth
/dru UseGrowth true/false/on/off/0/1 -
Use Growth temp hp buff line (not the bear, not any other spell that happens to have "growth" in the name).

Q: Is usegrowth for any spell that has "growth" in the name?
A: No, it is just for the temporary hp buff line. When the plugin loads and the plugin spits out all the spell groupings, it says what we call the grouping. I touched on the spell groups in the mq2druid vid. if you need further information on it, please watch it.

Q: What is the deal with the bear?
A:
1: Poop Bear
2: Wait a bit
3: Bear Explodes
4: Get Mana

Q: Can we recast the bear in combat?
A: We will likely add functionality to allow combatmemorizing and usage of the bear - but it is not there at this time.

Q: Can we recast our Aura in combat?

A: Currently, if you Byos/Byos-Custom and have the aura memorized, we will recast it in combat.
We will possibly add functionality to allow combatmemorizing and usage of the aura in combat - but it is not there at this time.

Q: I'm the best druid to ever exist and have been playing since 1874. The druid model was made after my great-great grandpappy harry "hobbit feet" McGillacuddy.
A: Sorry if mq2druid isn't meeting up to those standards. Unfortunately with classes that some folks love so near and dear, there are undoubtedly going to be things that are "not done the way i'd do it".
 
update notes haven't auto-posted yet, but if you patch

update notes said:
9/12/2023:
MQ2Druid: |
- UseProgressive adjustability
-- You will memorize SummerShock instead
-- turns off usage (and memorization) of the Progressive spell line
- Adjusted SunrayDoT application
- Added ChillDoT to GoM check
- Adjusted where/when SunDoT fires
- UseSwarmPet's memorization and usage of "SwarmAssault", the mushroom pet, will no longer memorize it in dps loadout.
-- we still use the swarm AAs that UseSwarmPet toggles
- DPS loadout will no longer load Rush, and will instead load WinterShock (once you have WinterShock at 73)
- Added "Burst of Fire" and "Burst of Flame" to summershock for lower levels
- added lower level memorization of summershock, stormborn, and hordedot
 
You can actually see mask usage in the video.

We don't currently use skin to lichen, but I can take a look (I have notes in it that we don't use)
It’s typically not used because it blocks assassinate/headshot and doesn’t stack with elemental arrows or season wrath
 
It’s typically not used because it blocks assassinate/headshot and doesn’t stack with elemental arrows or season wrath
Yeah I added it as a toggle. I can only imagine how upset paladins would be if you turned an undead into a plant
 
I love the CWTN plugins and I am so happy to see a druid one finally come out! I am loving it so far. Keep up the great work!

P.s. Ranger next !

Yeah I added it as a toggle. I can only imagine how upset paladins would be if you turned an undead into a plant
Skin to Lichen really is unnessasary since Season's wrath can be cast every 1 min and has a 1 min debuff, hence you can just keep it on and not need skin to whatever.

One spell i would like to see added though would be Arboreal Atonement, this is a group buff that makes all damaging spells do a Target of target heal, I find it is helpful in my caster groups on raids.
 
I love the CWTN plugins and I am so happy to see a druid one finally come out! I am loving it so far. Keep up the great work!

P.s. Ranger next !


Skin to Lichen really is unnessasary since Season's wrath can be cast every 1 min and has a 1 min debuff, hence you can just keep it on and not need skin to whatever.

One spell i would like to see added though would be Arboreal Atonement, this is a group buff that makes all damaging spells do a Target of target heal, I find it is helpful in my caster groups on raids.
Please read the FAQ, I even posted in this thread a couple posts above about the FAQ item for atonement.

And re: skin to plant - yep, if you don't want to use it don't. I got flooded with people about it, so it is there
 
Please read the FAQ, I even posted in this thread a couple posts above about the FAQ item for atonement.

And re: skin to plant - yep, if you don't want to use it don't. I got flooded with people about it, so it is there
I see that now, must have overlooked it or just too much information input at once. Thanks for working so hard on these wonderful tools.
 
Working flawlessly for my level 113 DRU, I don't think it will be long before I have every class CWTN plugin, they are just so cool and fun!

Thank you Sic and Chat, you guys are brilliant! :-)
 
yep, turn off useregen


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the post above you i also posted

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As a personal note, i hate that shammy thing kills the regen buff - as you can tell by where i express that complaint in the mq2druid video

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Thanks Sic! Operator Headspace and Time, my bag. I had regen off on the Druid but I kept noticing it back on when I looked back. Shammy's somehow got turned back on, so not the Druids fault at all!
 
LOVE IT Sic!!! Thank you for the pre-release. One thing I was hoping for, as I play my main as a Druid, would a section the delegates DoTs to only Named if possible. It helps with our mana conservation to only DoT during the big boys. Is that something we can look into adding?

Thanks again man!
 
LOVE IT Sic!!! Thank you for the pre-release. One thing I was hoping for, as I play my main as a Druid, would a section the delegates DoTs to only Named if possible. It helps with our mana conservation to only DoT during the big boys. Is that something we can look into adding?

Thanks again man!
Adjust your dothp value to 100 and leave dothpnamed at whatever
 
I'm not sure why, but I have MQ2Druid showing up on my plugin list on the launcher without me purchasing it and it loads up just fine on the level 1 druid i made. Note that EQ crashes every time I go to melee something.
 
Ok, so I figured out what was happening with the issue I was having. The issue is I am getting hit with Column of Ro and, even though I have group cures on, I am not getting cured.

So it seems like I am hitting myself with Column of Ro. I must be casting on mobs that are too close to me and I am getting hit as well? Not entirely sure how it works, the description says "Surrounds entities around your target with dancing flames", this must include friendlies? Anyways, after trying quite a few times, I confirmed I am casting it on myself.

It appears that I need Radiant Cure or Purified Spirits to remove it. So I was wondering, does Use Cures include those options? I'm just wondering so I can set myself up in my group. It's an interesting issue as it doesn't seem to happen every time I cast, but often enough that I need to watch for it.

Has anyone else had this happen? Other than this issue, and I don't even know if it's got anything to do with the plugin, I'm really enjoying this pre-release. Everything is working really well and I've had no other issues at all. This plugin finishes out all my toons but one, my Ranger. Knowing that is somewhere in the pipeline is one more thing to be excited for.
 
Ok, so I figured out what was happening with the issue I was having. The issue is I am getting hit with Column of Ro and, even though I have group cures on, I am not getting cured.

So it seems like I am hitting myself with Column of Ro. I must be casting on mobs that are too close to me and I am getting hit as well? Not entirely sure how it works, the description says "Surrounds entities around your target with dancing flames", this must include friendlies? Anyways, after trying quite a few times, I confirmed I am casting it on myself.

It appears that I need Radiant Cure or Purified Spirits to remove it. So I was wondering, does Use Cures include those options? I'm just wondering so I can set myself up in my group. It's an interesting issue as it doesn't seem to happen every time I cast, but often enough that I need to watch for it.

Has anyone else had this happen? Other than this issue, and I don't even know if it's got anything to do with the plugin, I'm really enjoying this pre-release. Everything is working really well and I've had no other issues at all. This plugin finishes out all my toons but one, my Ranger. Knowing that is somewhere in the pipeline is one more thing to be excited for.
Yes it has been mentioned a few times in this thread, and will be addressed, likely tomorrow

The aoe version can debuff you if you don't resist it.
 
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I'm not sure why, but I have MQ2Druid showing up on my plugin list on the launcher without me purchasing it and it loads up just fine on the level 1 druid i made. Note that EQ crashes every time I go to melee something.
No one has purchased it. It is a "pre release". Make sure to watch the vid and read the sticky etc.

As far as the crash goes - dunno, haven't seen any .dmps come through, and we ran another lvl 1 druid fresh this morning for funsies
 
No one has purchased it. It is a "pre release". Make sure to watch the vid and read the sticky etc.

As far as the crash goes - dunno, haven't seen any .dmps come through, and we ran another lvl 1 druid fresh this morning for funsies
Thanks, i must have overlooked the announcement on the pre-release. Figured i'd at least let you know of the crashing issue i am having. not sure if my machine is an isolated incident. the crashes dont happen on any of the other toons i run.
 
Yeah I added it as a toggle. I can only imagine how upset paladins would be if you turned an undead into a plant
Roflmao, Pal with undead, Rng/Rog with humanoids....ya basically shooting yourself in the foot using it in any of those target-rich environments.
 
I am totally excited to see another CWTN plugin, especially a druid. My current settings are Mode: Assist - Loadout: DPS - Plugin shows as currently updated as of 9-12 @ 10:03

As I have been using the plugin I have noticed a few things I would like to bring to the attention of the dynamic duo.
1. I have UseSwarmPet toggled on, the issue is: Saprophyte Assault is not being memed or used. I know there was an issue previously with this and just wanted to point it out in DPS mode as well.
2. None of my aa pets are being used, specifically Nature's Guardian, Spirit Nature during regular exp farming or during burns.
3. Convergence of Spirits doesn't appear to be used, I am not sure on this one as my SK is running eskay so he may just not get hurt enough.
4. Distant Conflagration has not been activated in any of my adventuring thus far.
5. My druid also does not automatically use his dazzling modulation rod.

None of this is meant as critical in any way, I am fully aware this is a work in progress and only trying to share my observations. As I started with I am excited!
 
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Sic updated MQ2Druid with a new update entry:

Update Notes

These were the update notes i posted in the druid thread yesterday. I don't know why they didn't get automatically posted, but i did put them in the discussion thread because sometimes the automatic update of notes takes a while. Please make sure you're checking the discussion and updates before asking stuff already addressed.

9/12/2023:
MQ2Druid: |
- UseProgressive adjustability
-- You will memorize SummerShock instead
-- turns off usage (and memorization) of the Progressive spell line
-...

Read the rest of this update entry...
 
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