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==Current Revisions==
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Myself and Zeddy are working on reworking the guide, some parts from scratch, to bring it more up-to-date since honestly the older revisions were extremely outdated, and other bits were put bluntly, needless obtuse. Not to mention the video section was more of an 'advertise certain channels' rather than an actual resource for aspiring bomber to find content.
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So expect to see a lot more revisions over the next few weeks, any questions or suggestions should go below.
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==Older Content==
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{{showhide|[[File:Achievement-World of Moorcraft.png|20px]] Older Records|content =
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==Shard Bombs==
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I've been working on observations of all the shard bombs over [[User:Eek5/Shard_Bombs|here]].  I think that the mechanics behind all the shard bombs are similar enough (read: identical) that we can condense all of the shard bombs into a single category.  The only differences between the bombs are damage and the two status bombs so they don't need individual sections.
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Something like this would be sufficient:
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* [[Deadly_Shard_Bomb|Deadly Shard Bomb]] [[File:Attack_normal_icon.png|15px]]
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* [[Deadly_Crystal_Bomb|Deadly Crystal Bomb]] [[File:Attack_elemental_icon.png|15px]]
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* [[Deadly_Splinter_Bomb|Deadly Splinter Bomb]] [[File:Attack_piercing_icon.png|15px]]
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* [[Scintillating_Sun_Shards|Scintillating Sun Shards]] [[File:Attack_piercing_icon.png|15px]] [[File:Icon_status_stun.png|15px]]
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* [[Deadly_Dark_Matter_Bomb|Deadly Dark Matter Bomb]] [[File:Attack_shadow_icon.png|15px]]
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* [[Shocking_Salt_Bomb| Shocking Salt Bomb]] [[File:Attack_shadow_icon.png|15px]] [[File:Icon_status_shock.png|15px]]
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-[[User:Eek5|Eek5]] 16:57, 18 August 2012 (UTC)
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:Yes, please. Seeing the bombs next to each other, with their damage types and statuses clearly marked, with no extraneous text, is really helpful. [[User:Jdavis|Jdavis]] 18:42, 18 August 2012 (UTC)
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== Class Discussion ==
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I've recently created a page called [[Class Discussion]] in order for 'classes' to better cooperate together. If you have opinions or gripes about the other classes, please drop by to give your opinion. --Apath
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Feel free to bump this down if it's not appropriate.
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== General ==
 
== General ==
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''Sorry Fallout I'm not sure where to put this - feel free to get rid of my additions when you want.
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I basically went thru the entire guide and did some minor grammar fixes, it should be pretty much all grammatically correct (like a bau5)
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'' [[User:Colonimbus2|Colonimbus2]] 11:49, 13 January 2012
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:Epic job man, thanks for the help =p --[[User:Fallout|Fallout]] 12:47, 19 January 2012 (UTC)
  
 
Now to get contributors, as i started this =D
 
Now to get contributors, as i started this =D
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:::: Ok, I put them into spoiler tabs, but kept them in the bomb section. I'll fiddle around with it. Thanks for the help Equinox. --[[User:Fallout|Fallout]] 08:36, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
 
:::: Ok, I put them into spoiler tabs, but kept them in the bomb section. I'll fiddle around with it. Thanks for the help Equinox. --[[User:Fallout|Fallout]] 08:36, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
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=== Style ===
 
=== Style ===
  
 
I have to say, this guide has so much information! Also, the readability is getting better and better. Very nice job! The swordsmen and gunners are looking quite jealously at us bombers right now *g*. IMHO, the next task is (besides filling in the few gaps) to improve the text to a more objective style. This has been done at many places already, some are missing. I will see what I can do, but since English is not my mother tongue, feel free to correct my corrections :-) --[[User:CeCeeS|CeCeeS]] 13:03, 4 August 2011 (UTC)
 
I have to say, this guide has so much information! Also, the readability is getting better and better. Very nice job! The swordsmen and gunners are looking quite jealously at us bombers right now *g*. IMHO, the next task is (besides filling in the few gaps) to improve the text to a more objective style. This has been done at many places already, some are missing. I will see what I can do, but since English is not my mother tongue, feel free to correct my corrections :-) --[[User:CeCeeS|CeCeeS]] 13:03, 4 August 2011 (UTC)
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:English is not my best subject xD, perhaps we hunt someone down who wants to sift through the walls of text we have and fix them? little difficult. with the gunner/swordie guides.... I laugh in their general direction, guess they just aren't dedicated enough.--[[User:Fallout|Fallout]] 10:14, 9 August 2011 (UTC)
  
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===Screenshots/Pictures===
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I still think there needs to be more colour in some places....
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'''[[File:Heavy-Deconstructor.png|thumb|330px|The Deconstructor's blast appears to be a gremlin symbol. Pretty neat.|right]]'''
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In particular, can anyone get a cool picture with Ash or Shiver? (My damages are messed up and don't always show >.<). The tactics section also needs a bit of life, perhaps a picture of blast network (in game or high scores wtvr) or is it possible to embed YouTube videos directly into the page? might make for an easier explanation when you can visualize while read.--[[User:Fallout|Fallout]] 10:14, 9 August 2011 (UTC)
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:Eh, i uploaded irontech des and heavy decon images....but they don't fit anywhere on the page =S also, the page is getting quite large, and takes a bit longer to load... xD anyways, can anyone work this: into the page at least?--[[User:Fallout|Fallout]] 11:57, 28 August 2011 (UTC)
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BAB Will Do More Damage Than Nitronome.
  
 
== Introduction ==
 
== Introduction ==
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I like the pictures and the hazard signs. It lightens up and structures the wall of text quite nicely! However, how about changing "hazards" to "cons" and adding "pros"? Or maybe leave "hazards" as it is and add "benefits" or so? Are there small symbols for something like that?--[[User:CeCeeS|CeCeeS]] 09:19, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
 
I like the pictures and the hazard signs. It lightens up and structures the wall of text quite nicely! However, how about changing "hazards" to "cons" and adding "pros"? Or maybe leave "hazards" as it is and add "benefits" or so? Are there small symbols for something like that?--[[User:CeCeeS|CeCeeS]] 09:19, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
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We should look into changing a few things in the Voltaic Tempest section. Something should be said about the AOE nature of the shock status. The current "rare situations" description is rather disparaging and unhelpful to players as the Voltaic Tempest out-damages the Ash of Agni in groups of tightly spaced mobs(Circle kiting in arenas/FSC/Teammate with a vortex). Moreover, the AOE nature of shock can reapply shock and this property is also compounded by having a tight group of mobs. --[[User:BananaFuton|BananaFuton]] 23:25, 3 October 2011 (UTC)
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: As far as i know Ash still does more DPS than VT unless it was secretly changed (can't see how shock would as the pause of mobile movement should be balanced with lower damage) ... and is still better to use in tight-knit mobs. Using it in arena's run the risk of mobs getting stuck In your path due to the pauses and will put enemies in unwanted positions, whereas Ash's placement of the enemies can be predicted... Furthermore with Poison fixed, VV will actually prove more useful in arenas then other AoE bombs (reminds me i need to fix that when I'm not being lazy). FSC is basically the only place to use VT aside from LD which I guess I'll add in the PvP section further down the page. As for a teammate with a vortex, Ash is still preferred as if that teammate is using ele, the Fire ticks are increased by the shock status; allowing for even more DPS. So I think the description is correct, however I can see how the 'rare situations' could deter players from deciding on the path... Maybe something along the lines of 'it's still helpful, just other paths prove OP relative to VT'. And something about shock being reapplied and can spread, certainly could be added as I'm sure people (like me) wouldn't click the link to the shock page xD.--[[User:Fallout|Fallout]] 11:02, 5 October 2011 (UTC)
  
 
== Armor ==
 
== Armor ==
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:Sounds good.--[[User:CeCeeS|CeCeeS]] 01:37, 20 July 2011 (UTC)
 
:Sounds good.--[[User:CeCeeS|CeCeeS]] 01:37, 20 July 2011 (UTC)
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What does AoE mean?
  
 
== gear/bombs shopping list needed ==
 
== gear/bombs shopping list needed ==
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:http://www.polljunkie.com/sA8LAS/View12326.aspx
 
:http://www.polljunkie.com/sA8LAS/View12326.aspx
 
:just need more people to take the poll =S --[[User:Fallout|Fallout]] 12:20, 30 July 2011 (UTC)
 
:just need more people to take the poll =S --[[User:Fallout|Fallout]] 12:20, 30 July 2011 (UTC)
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== Alchemy Paths ==
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Alchemy Paths are out of date, especially the Chemical bomb family and the vortex lines. Might be better to scrap the section and provide a link to the "list of alchemy paths" page #bombs.--[[User:SpiralMike|SpiralMike]] 19:03, 9 August 2011 (UTC)
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I just cleaned it all up, and added a section for the Vortex-related bombs. --[[User:Vermilion242|Vermilionshadow]]
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Friday, August 19, 2011 at 1:16 PM
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== Charge Times ==
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The bomb charge times have numbers such as 3180. Are these times in milliseconds? The page doesn't say. [[User:Vroom|Vroom]] 16:16, 11 November 2011 (UTC)
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:It does say (not visibly though xD) it is in milliseconds, just something went wrong when the table formatting was changed. But yeah, it's in ms --[[User:Fallout|Fallout]] 04:29, 9 December 2011 (UTC)
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::Is [[Dark Retribution]] of the fast-charging variety or slow-charging variety? [[User:Jdavis|Jdavis]] 17:29, 24 March 2012 (UTC)
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== Fuse Times ==
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Just a pontential thought, but including information on the fuse times on bombs could be useful. The guide frequently alludes to x bomb having a shorter fuse than y yet at no point during the guide do we have any stats reflecting this.
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== What the? ==
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Why are you saying BAB and Irontech are bad? They are actually very useful. Sure the decreased walk speed is a drag, but the long fuse gives time for teammates to lead enemies into the bomb, then escape the knockback it does.
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--[[User:Gianor|Gianor]] 16:15, 31 January 2012 (UTC)
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* Well, the guide does specifically say they they are "not recommended" at one point, as well as saying "actually viable with one factor of their uselessness knocked out" at another point. (Apologize for misquotes - from memory) Perhaps a slight edit toward making some parts sound more impartial, or accenting on the fact that this guide is based on opinion? --Apath
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== Shields ==
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In the Arsenal forum, we get asked all the time about shields (and sidearm guns and swords) for bombers. The most recent example is [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/71542 here]. This Bombing Guide briefly mentions Owlite Shield for a "rookie" bomber. Please add more shield and sidearm advice. [[User:Jdavis|Jdavis]] 02:48, 29 December 2012 (UTC)
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Latest revision as of 11:54, 17 August 2013

Current Revisions

Myself and Zeddy are working on reworking the guide, some parts from scratch, to bring it more up-to-date since honestly the older revisions were extremely outdated, and other bits were put bluntly, needless obtuse. Not to mention the video section was more of an 'advertise certain channels' rather than an actual resource for aspiring bomber to find content.

So expect to see a lot more revisions over the next few weeks, any questions or suggestions should go below.


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