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Solo Dungeoning

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Posted by: Ropechef.6192

Ropechef.6192

Alright As the title suggests, Dungeons Solo.

Somewhere in the pages is a compilation list of places that can be done solo. Due to game mechanics or what have you. The question I am asking more specifically is where do you start? When All of you High tier runners were getting the idea down. Building the builds, etc. Where do you go?

For someone who plays semi casually and in semi off hours. And wants to be able to run (insert random dungeon) solo because I feel like locking myself in a place and pretending my “obligations” don’t exist.

start here: (insert random dungeon path)
Train here:
Fine tune here:
kick kitten here:
End here: Arah Path….?

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Posted by: TheMaskedParadigm.3629

TheMaskedParadigm.3629

Well, good luck doing it casually.

Brazil
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Posted by: Seveleniumus.5973

Seveleniumus.5973

I suppose lv 1 fractals would be a good place to start, you could solo all of them except
Underground Facility Fractal,
Swampland Fractal and
Cliffside Fractal.
Urban Battlegrounds Fractal is especially easy to solo, because you have npc’s.

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Posted by: Zelyhn.8069

Zelyhn.8069

Even easier than that you have storymodes

Zelyhn.8069 [rT]
Retired elementalist theorycrafter

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Posted by: Ropechef.6192

Ropechef.6192

I should probably add that this is more of a personal challenge for me. I add things to my “plate” to keep me busy and occupied within the game and be able to enjoy myself. Keeps me coming back. The solo running is part of that.

Story modes are viable Options I realize. Picture yourself as a “high tier” dungeoneer. you know the ones that solo Lupi because its fun. All of you high end guys feel free to chime in here.

If you had someone come to you and say "I wanna be like you and do the things you do you would say… "ok go here first. Figure it out. and when your done, go here.

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Posted by: TheMaskedParadigm.3629

TheMaskedParadigm.3629

dungeoneer

DON’T SAY THAT

Brazil
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Posted by: Ropechef.6192

Ropechef.6192

0.0

sorry….

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Posted by: Sanderinoa.8065

Sanderinoa.8065

I like seeing new people interested in soloing again once in a while, personally my own reason for soloing content is also the challange, combined with people saying ‘I bet you cant do this’.
If you want to start trying things out, I think you should really try and figure it out by yourself, find your own playstyle and see what weapons or traits you feel good using.

If you want to practice the basics of combat mechanics and dodging, I reccommend the cliffside fractal, look for the fractal, go solo the first boss, he’s got fairly straightforward but deadly attacks, its a great place to practice the basics of dodging, keeping focus and reacting quickly. Beat him on lvl 1? go to lvl 10, beat him there? lvl 20

Soloing things in general is about setting a goal, practicing and adapting,
1.go find yourself a place which you’d like to solo, I usually look for things that havent been done before.
2. Try it, see where you fail, see where you’re doing well.
3. reflect on the previously collected data, having trouble with condis? change to more condi removal, having trouble with projectiles? focus more on projectile deflection, having trouble with big groups? find a way to seperate them or practice using a more aoe based weapon.

This may not be exactly what you asked for, but to be honest, in a solo environment the dungeons are so varied thakittens hard to give any specific order to them in terms of, start here, end there.

Delvert/Sanderinoa [rT]
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Posted by: SkyChef.5432

SkyChef.5432

I would suggest you using some sort of recording videos so you can record your fight and see why you’re hit at the time. Very good learning tool to study boss animations, reaction time for you.
PS: For some reasons, free recording apps don’t work for me so I use a paid Fraps.

People are too serious of their knowledge.

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Posted by: Broadicea.8294

Broadicea.8294

I would suggest you using some sort of recording videos so you can record your fight and see why you’re hit at the time. Very good learning tool to study boss animations, reaction time for you.
PS: For some reasons, free recording apps don’t work for me so I use a paid Fraps.

Seconded. Fraps, MSI Afterburner, ZDSoft Screen Recorder, Bandicam…

Lots of options.

Retired. Too many casuals.

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TheMaskedParadigm.3629

MSI Afterburner. Use that.

Brazil
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Posted by: samski.5194

samski.5194

Heres some of my videos that might help you out with ideas.

Soloing CM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPM6tBpYACk

Soloing AC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYpox-LXW4c

Soloing Spider Queen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2-QZI4HpjM

Level 80 Champion soloing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rl90qXtJOTk