"Spine Cone" - I love it already and it's just a name!
Roar of the Snarbolax Release Chatter
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 11:18
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 11:25
#2
The Snarble Barb sounds like
The Snarble Barb sounds like it has projectiles. So a hybrid of the Spur and the Flourish...that goes up to 5*? I gotta see how that plays out. I wonder if all the shields have sword power increase.
Also curious if they will be 25 tokens like JK, or less, so that the boss requirements scale.
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 11:25
#3
I already love the shield lol
I already love the shield lol
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 11:26
#4
Changing to block is probably
Changing to block is probably to negate heat farming. It was awfully nice to have a person who didn't need heat sit on the spikes a bit for you to res them with no consequence.
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 11:28
#5
OMG
I can not wait for the bomb at all NEW BOMB YAY =)
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 11:30
#6
New content is always nice.
New content is always nice.
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 11:31
#7
So.
Are you all excited, or
So.
Are you all excited, or fifty exciteds?
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 11:34
#8
Apologies, only 25 here.
Apologies, only 25 here.
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 11:39
#9
Anyone have images for the
Anyone have images for the new boss and items?
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 11:40
#10
How can we have images if it
How can we have images if it hasn't been released? We're not magicians, y'know.
Or are we...?
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 11:42
#11
Once we update the site
Once we update the site you'll get a fancy pic of the boss in the form of a new wallpaper! It shows an up-close shot of what the Snarbolax really looks like... or does it?
Dun dun duuuuh!
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 11:48
#12
Really looking forward to
Really looking forward to seeing what the new Wildwood maps / Snarbolax look like.
Also can't wait to see what the new equipment looks like. The descriptions for them caused me to come up with ideas of what they might look like, or maybe what I would personally make them look like if I was able to.
The ''dark'' descriptions of the new boss lead me to think that maybe it does Shadow damage? The description made me think of Gomez from Majora's Mask.
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 11:49
#13
I feel sorry for the new
I feel sorry for the new Snarbolax. I can see the hordes of T3-ready knights that are going to descend upon it when the proper gate rolls around, bringing their final flourishes and dusty hunting blades to farm those items. :P
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 11:52
#14
@Smarfle
I would do no such thing!
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I'll bring my Rigadoon instead! Muahahaha!
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 11:59
#15
Actually...
A new T1 boss is an excellent chance to equip a brand new set of 3* gear and start heating it up in an environment where wearing all 3* is just fine, for anyone wanting to try a new set of gear.
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 12:03
#16
@Senshi
This could be the case, but keep in mind, that the jelly king is HORRIBLE for heat. We could have the same thing here.
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 12:13
#17
The bosses themselves are
The bosses themselves are poor heat, but the stages accompanying them are pretty good heat. Lots of monsters to whomp.
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 12:24
#18
Loving this update allready.
Loving this update allready.
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 12:27
#19
Shield is gonna be super
Shield is gonna be super popular. Must have 5 star with Sword damage increased - just hope the defense is decent!
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 12:32
#20
When?
.. is this available?
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 12:33
#21
@div
In a few hours.
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 12:35
#22
Next question: Will it be in
Next question: Will it be in the next available gate or are we going to have to wait for it to cycle in over the next 8 days?
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 12:37
#23
in 3 hours and 23 minutes.
in 3 hours and 23 minutes.
@Gigafreak - refer to this http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/10116
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 12:37
#24
We're going to reconfigure
We're going to reconfigure the gates a bit to accommodate the new content. You will be able to play it immediately following the update.
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 12:42
#25
No love for gunslingers
New sword, new sword-friendly shield, new bomb...
Oh well, no love for gunslingers makes me sad panda.
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 12:48
#26
Thanks
Just wanted to say thanks for the update, nick. I know you guys have taken a lot of heat (haha) lately but I'm glad to see you're pushing new content and keeping on keeping on.
I'm super excited about the update and looking forward to shooting the face off of a Snarbolax instead of working.
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 12:54
#27
"Immediately." The best kind
"Immediately." The best kind of "-ly."
Thanks! Looking forward to giving it a try tonight! :D
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 12:57
#28
No new guns or gun related items?
Seriously?
Gunslingers were already feeling left out in the cold. Now you add a new boss with no new gear for us?
A poison gun is a much needed addition, and it would have been perfectly logical here.
Instead the most powerful and well represented item class gets two amazing new items.
The rich get richer and the under dogs get ignored.
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 13:11
#29
"The rich get richer and the
"The rich get richer and the under dogs get ignored."
There are five different kinds of 5* Handguns: Magnus series, Alchemer series, Autogun series, Blaster series, Antigua series.
Until now, there were only three kinds of 5* Bombs: Blast Bomb series, Haze Bomb series, and Graviton Vortex. (Crystal Bomb series does not go up to 5*.)
We really needed a new kind of 5* bomb. What concerns me about guns is not the lack of variety but the lack of... well, firepower. (And, yeah, Poison would be nice.) There's discussions in the Arsenal forum on this issue.
Anyway... I am going to beat that boss, then buy the piercing bomb with the tokens... which I will then use to beat the boss again. :D
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 13:16
#30
Here's hoping, Fossa, that
Here's hoping, Fossa, that they're going to do some fundamental gun reworking as opposed to just putting out new content.
I don't expect it, but here's hoping.
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 13:17
#31
UV question.
Ok here is my question. Possibly out of place as it could refer to antigua, sealed sword, and fang of vog as well.
Is it possible for weapons such as these and the ones listed above to have a unique variant before upgrading them? And will the new gear be bound upon purchase? I imagine so.
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 13:29
#32
sounds like piercing
sounds like piercing damage/defense might become more relevant excited to see the new update.
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 13:31
#33
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO why did they
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO why did they have to release it 2 hrs ago?!?!?!?! now im gonna have to wait 8hrs to play it.....
and wooo new bombs swords and shields (so getting the shield and bomb)
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 14:12
#34
Dude... It's not released
Dude... It's not released yet...
EDIT: 30 minutes to update!
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 14:22
#35
Dramatic Boss
@ Nick
I got this image of the boss (not talking about Snarbolax) when you meme-d: Dun dun duuuuh!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X82YBir3650
All that's needed is to draw a dapper toupee and mustachio for a Nick meme.
@Fossa
I think the new boss theme gives some of our dusties (Magnus series/Blitzneedle) like your UV Callahan more love. Also, if the new theme incorporates piercing, the gunners are one step ahead of everyone with their protection. The rumored new shield sounds like a gunner's best friend. I'm not sure if I'm going to breakout the max piercing uv owlite I crafted yesterday... although PvP coming soon and I need as much protection from gunners like you.
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 14:28
#36
uuuhmm Snarbolax burger, I'll
uuuhmm Snarbolax burger, I'll take three.
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 14:30
#37
Has the update come out yet?
Has the update come out yet?
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 14:31
#38
10 Minutes now Leafy
10 Minutes now Leafy
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 14:32
#39
No. I'm going to complain
No. I'm going to complain about that now.
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 14:33
#40
But I need it nooooooow!
But I need it nooooooow!
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 14:34
#41
It's my money
And I need it now!
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 14:38
#42
Its up now
Its up now
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 14:40
#43
WOOOOOOOOO!
WOOOOOOOOO!
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 14:43
#44
Who's a pretty
Who's a pretty bird?
http://media.spiralknights.com/v/20110602120347/images/wallpaper/snarbol...
Wait... you're not a bird.
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 14:45
#45
And it's earlier then
And it's earlier then promised... It's not even brillig yet...
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 14:47
#46
It all looks good to me! New
It all looks good to me! New shield, new bomb, new sword, a couple bug fixes, the neat little mails back (along with an artifact, just a pretty but I'll take) that come from going boss stomping. No other changes... looks very good to me nick!
~Gwen
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 14:50
#47
Snarbolax reminds me of my
Snarbolax reminds me of my mother.
Don't ask.
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 14:51
#48
They updated the game but
They updated the game but neglected to give us a gate to fight the boss in? XD Gonna reboot servers again shortly I hope?
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 14:54
#49
There was an issue inserting
There was an issue inserting the Wildwoods into a live gate. We're working on it now. Sit tight!
Thu, 06/02/2011 - 14:57
#50
Commencing sitting! Good luck
Commencing sitting! Good luck getting stuff to work~
A new bomb... YES! Can't wait. Sadly, I'll have to wait till tomorrow to best the Snarbolax.
A sword attack+ shield that goes up to 5* is pretty promising.
On a different note, looks like they just upped the difficulty of FSC o.O Curious to see which pads were switched to blocks. I think the only one that gets excessive use is the one in the last room of Depth 27. If all the others are no longer pads it doesn't make much difference for my play through.