01-20-2004, 02:25 PM
(This post was last modified: 01-20-2004, 02:29 PM by LiquidDamage.)
Well, I'm looking in the MagicPrefix.txt and MagicSuffix.txt files, and it looks like there are three types of magic affixes, marked as 0, 1, and 100 in the "Version" column. 0 seems to be D2C, I haven't figured out what the differences between 1 and 100 are, but I am hoping that neither of them means "also shows up in classic" (it is probably what 1 means, though).
Interesting things to note:
1) Lots of worthless affixes are non existant in D2C, if I am right in assuming that only Version 0 affixes are used. Affixes like charges, chance to cast, bonus min or max damage on non weapon items, self repairing, bonuses to stamina, etc.
2) Some affix values in D2C Do not exist in LOD. When was the last time you saw 50% to a single resistance on an item? Yeah, that's right, you haven't seen that since D2C. It looks like they are still there in D2C, and they show up on rares.
3) Some affix values in D2C are not random-- all +resist all rings are 15% in D2C, which is the max in LOD. They also show up on rares, which is not different, but all my LOD prismatic rings are around 9-11% resist all, not 15%.
4) Some affix values have lower level reqs and show up earlier in D2C. For example, the of the Titans (+16 to 20 strength) suffix is req level 22 in D2C. That same suffix is req level 50 in LOD. Yeah, I am starting to remember (well, I still have it on a mule) some really good stuff I had for hardcore-- a pair of 28% MF, +29 life, +16% cold res, +19 dex gloves, a triple resist (46% lightning!), +19 str plated belt, a pair of triple resist boots, a triple resist skull cap, and one of those old-style prismatic amulets with random individual 15-25% values with an extra bit of lightning res, and 20ish life and mana. These things were all req level 18-22.
What does this mean? Well, for one, imbues on non-weapon items are worth a hell of a lot more in D2C than in LOD, though you cannot imbue items that don't exist-- like Circlets. You can't get Cruel in D2C, so weapons won't be as good, but if you want high, multiple resist rare armor, boots, belts, gloves, great helms, etc, then D2C is where to find them. Also, remember that you can use the upgrade formulas in LOD, so a fantastic triple resist sash with +strength, and life can be upgraded to have 4 rows when it is brought to LOD.
It also means really fantastic low level items, because some of the good damage and stat bonus affixes were lower level. if you want over 15% res all on a prismatic amulet in LOD, it will be level 31. Any 15-25% res all amulet from D2C will be req level 20.
I plan to play a D2C character tomorrow (well, later today) and see if all this seems to be true. Also, I will spend a good deal of money gambling, and see how many uniques I turn up.
Edit: It also occurred to me that with only 3 unique rings available, it will be a LOT easier to get a Stone of Jordan in D2C.
Interesting things to note:
1) Lots of worthless affixes are non existant in D2C, if I am right in assuming that only Version 0 affixes are used. Affixes like charges, chance to cast, bonus min or max damage on non weapon items, self repairing, bonuses to stamina, etc.
2) Some affix values in D2C Do not exist in LOD. When was the last time you saw 50% to a single resistance on an item? Yeah, that's right, you haven't seen that since D2C. It looks like they are still there in D2C, and they show up on rares.
3) Some affix values in D2C are not random-- all +resist all rings are 15% in D2C, which is the max in LOD. They also show up on rares, which is not different, but all my LOD prismatic rings are around 9-11% resist all, not 15%.
4) Some affix values have lower level reqs and show up earlier in D2C. For example, the of the Titans (+16 to 20 strength) suffix is req level 22 in D2C. That same suffix is req level 50 in LOD. Yeah, I am starting to remember (well, I still have it on a mule) some really good stuff I had for hardcore-- a pair of 28% MF, +29 life, +16% cold res, +19 dex gloves, a triple resist (46% lightning!), +19 str plated belt, a pair of triple resist boots, a triple resist skull cap, and one of those old-style prismatic amulets with random individual 15-25% values with an extra bit of lightning res, and 20ish life and mana. These things were all req level 18-22.
What does this mean? Well, for one, imbues on non-weapon items are worth a hell of a lot more in D2C than in LOD, though you cannot imbue items that don't exist-- like Circlets. You can't get Cruel in D2C, so weapons won't be as good, but if you want high, multiple resist rare armor, boots, belts, gloves, great helms, etc, then D2C is where to find them. Also, remember that you can use the upgrade formulas in LOD, so a fantastic triple resist sash with +strength, and life can be upgraded to have 4 rows when it is brought to LOD.
It also means really fantastic low level items, because some of the good damage and stat bonus affixes were lower level. if you want over 15% res all on a prismatic amulet in LOD, it will be level 31. Any 15-25% res all amulet from D2C will be req level 20.
I plan to play a D2C character tomorrow (well, later today) and see if all this seems to be true. Also, I will spend a good deal of money gambling, and see how many uniques I turn up.
Edit: It also occurred to me that with only 3 unique rings available, it will be a LOT easier to get a Stone of Jordan in D2C.