Quick question:

Are the gems on a timer in these armors? Because I've had several shatter without ever being struck.

Respectfully

Yeah there is a timer, seems like there is some sort of charge pool (based on gem value), and after a time interval some charges are eaten, and more are eaten when struck in combat.

kind of a let down in that regard.

I'll look into the armor some and post more details.

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Wyrom, PM

I had an uncut diamond shatter upon logging in today. I placed it last night and got through two bandit tasks. I don't recall being hit except for manuevers. I just placed a new uncut diamond in about 15mins ago and so far no shatter.

Respectfully

Thanks Wyrom!

Okay, I went ahead and fixed the issue where gems may have been shattering prematurely.

So some information on these armors. There are three forms of decay on the gem you set inside it. It has charges and then 2 timers. The two timers SHOULD work together, but should they get out of sync, it will always default to real time. Gem value determines the number of hits you can take and how long the gem will last, so the armor has constant upkeep. The absolute cap is 150 charges (hits) or 15000 seconds. The gem expires on whichever comes first. Cheaper gems won't last very long. The timers don't start until you are successfully hit.

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Wyrom, PM

Another question I had was whether or not the gems, once inserted, can be removed and rejuvenated via purification song or some such?

Respectfully

You are not the creating? Wyrom's been drinking again...

Keith/Brinret/Shiun

Keith is correct

Wyrom, APM

http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Help%20for%20Players/Policy%20Discussions/view/246

Hands down this is some of the coolest armor I've owned. 6x 25 point (15 for the diamond + 10 for GoS) crit padded armor for the cost of A DIAMOND every 4 hours is epic. Or I can have 40% - 60% of any resistance of my choice + my GoS padding. Hah...if I have to live with a bit of a cheesy look, so be it.

Respectfully

I'm quite happy with getting the tunic.

Keith/Brinret/Shiun

Keith is correct

Wyrom, APM

http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Help%20for%20Players/Policy%20Discussions/view/246

>>Oof, between this and the 4-hour (max!) gem timer, I am very, very, very glad I passed on these.

Remember, the timer only begins when you start taking hits.

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Wyrom, PM

>>When can we expect to hear from the "creating" of this armor?

He's on a medical LOA, so I'm not sure. I did the QC on them, so I've been fixing them as bugs have been reported/posted.

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Wyrom, PM

>>I'm back to one hit diamond shatters on this armor. Should I expect that?

The base "charges" should be determined by the value of the gem (with a cap). If it's a normal gem with a decent value, it should last quite a bit. Is there anything else going on with it? If you can toss me an email with logs and such, I can investigate it.

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Wyrom, PM

I have the set of gem-encrusted chain hauberk, Ardwen couldn't see the crit padding when we put a diamond in the hauberk .. neither could the Abandoned Inn crystal. Are you folks able to assess your sets?

I'm wondering if my set is bugged or are you getting the very heavy/15 point padding readings some other way?

I was unable to replicate this issue. But please post if it continues with logs.

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Wyrom, PM

>assess haub
You assess the hauberk for structural weaknesses and strengths.

Careful examination indicates the gem-encrusted hauberk has a base strength of 74 and a base durability of 535. You also determine the current integrity of the gem-encrusted hauberk to be at 100.0%.
You examine the hauberk closely and you don't note anything.

Roundtime: 25 sec.
R>

R>l haub
Odd pieces of various gemstones encrust the chest piece of the hauberk, with an especially fine uncut diamond mounted in the center of the chest piece.
R>;chat to shana unofficials or officials?
Pilars just went north.
R>assess haub
You assess the hauberk for structural weaknesses and strengths.

Careful examination indicates the gem-encrusted hauberk has a base strength of 74 and a base durability of 535. You also determine the current integrity of the gem-encrusted hauberk to be at 100.0%.
You examine the hauberk closely and you don't note anything.

Roundtime: 23 sec.
R>

>assess haub
You assess the hauberk for structural weaknesses and strengths.

Careful examination indicates the gem-encrusted hauberk has a base strength of 74 and a base durability of 535. You also determine the current integrity of the gem-encrusted hauberk to be at 100.0%.
You examine the hauberk closely and you don't note anything.

Roundtime: 23 sec.
R>assess haub
...wait 9 seconds.
R>assess haub
...wait 1 seconds.
R>assess haub
You assess the hauberk for structural weaknesses and strengths.

Careful examination indicates the gem-encrusted hauberk has a base strength of 74 and a base durability of 535. You also determine the current integrity of the gem-encrusted hauberk to be at 100.0%.
You examine the hauberk closely and you don't note anything.


290 ranks of armor training, nothing in 15 or so assesses

How do I try it again? The diamond is stuck inside it and doesn't do anything.

Thanks to Wyrom for the help.

It looks like the padding at least isn't applied until the first attack while wearing the armor. So when we assessed/AI crystal'd the armor just after putting in the crystal it didn't show because it wasn't there yet.

After taking an attack while wearing it I can now see it with the AI crystal.

I'm assuming the resistance also functions the same way.

As an aside, has anyone done testing yet with their armor? 15 different combinations is quite a large number of options. :)

>Okay, I went ahead and fixed the issue where gems may have been shattering prematurely.
>So some information on these armors. There are three forms of decay on the gem you set inside it. It has charges and then 2 timers. The two timers SHOULD work together, but should they get out of sync, it will always default to real time. Gem value determines the number of hits you can take and how long the gem will last, so the armor has constant upkeep. The absolute cap is 150 charges (hits) or 15000 seconds. The gem expires on whichever comes first. Cheaper gems won't last very long. The timers don't start until you are successfully hit.

Hi there. I recently received some gem-eating leathers, and there does seem to be a bug that is causing the gems to shatter on the first hit. I tried some standard uncut diamonds and also an orbed blue diamond. I did a BUGITEM on them, but was told it might also be a good idea to post here. Anything else I should be doing or trying? Thanks!



~Land Pirate Maylan~

Thanks Wyrom, just chiming in that I've had this happen as well with the chain hauberk version. Just had a pearl shatter on the first hit in the DR arena, seems a bit out of balance.