ELEX ELEX RELEASE THREAD

[rusty_shackleford]

Do stats even do anything by themselves? I mean, does raising your str really does increase melee damage or are you stuck doing the same damage until you get melee 2?

answer: "lol who knows"
nearly everything about how stats/skills work is hidden from you beyond a few vague words

 

[Blaine]

I have no issue with attribute system in ELEX because the way the attribute requirements are set up for gear and skills is that you'd always have the next "milestone" (be it a new skill or a new gear piece) only a few points away.
And even if you're short a few skill points, the ELEX potions are always there to help you out (unless you're a prude and reject the glory of the ELEX evolution).
My gearing/skilling progression only slowed down in the endgame, which is only to be expected.

Different temperaments. If there are going to be attributes and skills that I give a shit about in any way, then they have to at least pay lip service to muh immershun and muh atmosphere.

With a robotic, arbitrary, and extremely German attribute system like the one in ELEX, progression becomes nothing more than essentially gear unlocks and power-ups, which to me feels more like Mega Man than a proper RPG. There's still progression, customization, and specialization, though, so it's not like anything's technically missing.

You'll remember from PoE (which I may return to someday, probably) that I liked to have a matched thematic vanity equipment set, a strong theme to my class and abilities, that I got butthurt when I had to pick too many health nodes, etc. I never LARP, but I like muh immershun and muh atmosphere. You on the other hand are happy to wear a clownsuit and shoot out electrified farts while dual-wielding soup ladles and taking nothing but health nodes, if that's what it takes to get the job done.

 

[Darth Roxor]

Do stats even do anything by themselves?

nope

i used to test this p. extensively just to make sure and the result was negative

 

[unfairlight]

Maybe it's just that I'm trying to melee stuff and dodge with a new character, when I should be doing something differently. It seems to me that the telegraphing of creature melee attacks is way off, and by "way off" I mean that by the time I see that they're about to occur, it's too late to dodge; and if I preemptively dodge, I get hit anyway.

Turn off target lock, I have a feeling this is the cause of your problems. Dodging with target lock on makes your dodge angled against the center of the enemy rather than just straight in one direction. You also really want to use jetpack in melee combat to regenerate stamina, and make sure to get jetpack attack ability, allows you to fly to regenerate stamina, strike down and then get a combo with full stamina.

 

[Haplo]

Yeah. The only distinction to be made is that raising them above the level of training and gear you can reasonably afford in the near future doesn't really add much (if anything) to your character's puissance.

I figure a point or two each in melee, armor, and stamina, that hunter armor, a better weapon, and possibly a shield will stand me in good stead to not have to flee from almost everything. Just need to collect a few dozen more cartons of smokes and a few hundred rolls of toilet paper, and I should be able to afford all of it.

Watch out. The shield is a trap choice. I mean it is possible to play defensively and the knockdowns are pretty good vs humanoids but I would rather spend my stamina on killing my enemies rather then on hiding behind a shield. Using a shield reduces the range of your attacks. I think radius and speed as well, but don't quote me.

Personally I like two-handers for their stagger/stunlock potential and great range and radius. They also give YOU better stability ("Parry" - poise). Well shields are even better for poise, but they are pretty bad for offense. Preferably Warhammers, even though their special attack sucks. Great synergy with Strenght, Stamina, some great skills, as well as armor requirements. Plus you can find a great Tier II in the wild. Greatswords are kinda weird with far reach but narrow strike radius and initial strikes split into multi-hits. Greataxes are pretty cool, but their 3rd or 4th attack in combo is broken.

Admittedly 1-handers are faster and probably more balanced for this combat system, but please don't use a shield with them. Well maybe pull it out for some duels or something.

Early on I've found investments in that good eater perk invaluable (triples food health recovery, later on makes a certain bone marrow soup game-breaking) and in increased Stamina capacity. Those I would beeline. I guess better armor rating is also worth it early on. Melee buffs are okay, but they really don't change a whole lot. It's the equipment that really matters.
Focus on finding/buying better gear. Find a Tier I ASAP and get the stats to use it. Before Tier I you cannot do much to your enemies due to very high armor. Then getting Tier II pretty soon would be good also. Tier III can wait. With Tier II you could beat the game, if you wanted to.

Like others have said, Elex potions can help get the required attributes early. And so do accessories if you can find (or craft) them. Not needing like 10-15 level's worth of attributes to wear stuff is huge - particularly important for higher Tiers, when attributes start to cost 5 points each!

 

[RK47]

Just buy grenades.

 

[unfairlight]

Greataxes are pretty cool, but their 3rd or 4th attack in combo is broken.

Fixed in the last patch IIRC.

 

[Zlaja]

Anyway, I hate all of you, because I probably wouldn't have bought this game if not the for the Codex. It's all your fault, really.

You should thank us for showing you the light.

 

[Blaine]

Turn off target lock, I have a feeling this is the cause of your problems. Dodging with target lock on makes your dodge angled against the center of the enemy rather than just straight in one direction. You also really want to use jetpack in melee combat to regenerate stamina, and make sure to get jetpack attack ability, allows you to fly to regenerate stamina, strike down and then get a combo with full stamina.

Yeah, I do remember reading that somewhere, but was hesitant to do so until I at least know what's going on.

If any of you are wondering how I could be playing ELEX for hours and be still brand-new to the game, remember that there are at least 10 hours of dialogue to soldier through in Fuck Elex Barbarianville before even getting into any quests.

 

[Zlaja]

Blaine: Go to the desert as soon as you can.

 

[Erikolaz]

You likely join the Claws (thieves guild).

No you don't. You report them to the authorities!

You may join the Berserkers, but you won't be living by their rules.

Yes you will.

Have you ever been more erect than you were when you saw this top dialogue option?

 

[abnaxus]

Blaine: Go to the desert as soon as you can.

That sloot's sidequest bugged out for me.

 

[Anthedon]

ELEX is 50% off until the 6th of April.

 

[Jimmious]

Men I received the ELEX due a real Codex bro.
Recommendations for first playthrough settings wise?`
I'm not the best popamoler, average I'd say

 

[Tigranes]

Hard, take a companion if you need, standard Gothic procedure (find cities & do quests and get strong before going wilderness)

Some weapon types (cleric, plasma, etc) are broken & half-godmode, so you can choose to get into it or not as you wish

 

[Geckabor]

Just make sure you turn off the locked camera/target lock during fights in the difficulty options menu.

 

[Morkar Left]

Men I received the ELEX due a real Codex bro.
Recommendations for first playthrough settings wise?`
I'm not the best popamoler, average I'd say

Maybe reduce the stamina consumption in the options menu. If it's too easy for you bump up the general difficulty but keep the stamina drain lower.

 

[unfairlight]

Men I received the ELEX due a real Codex bro.
Recommendations for first playthrough settings wise?`
I'm not the best popamoler, average I'd say

TURN OFF TARGET LOCK.
Seriously, do it. Target lock from my experience makes the combat worse and fucks with the dodge.

 

[Jimmious]

Thx guys!
77%
Soon I'll be able to troll Darth Roxor with proper arguments

 

[Alienman]

Whatever you do, don't anger the giant in the beginning.

 

[Abu Antar]

Good advice by the bros, here.

Btw, get Animal trophies maxed as soon as possible. You'll thank me later. I also maxed pick pocketing early on. Lock picking is fairly decent. I don't think I ever maxed hacking, though.

 

[Elex]

Whatever you do, don't anger the giant in the beginning.

i just realized how many rpg have a giant humanoid moster in a starting area.

 

[unfairlight]

Also: If something looks dangerous, it can probably kill you.
Follow the Joe Rogan school of thought, "That thing would rip you to fuckin' shreds man, Jesus Christ."

 

[Elex]

Men I received the ELEX due a real Codex bro.
Recommendations for first playthrough settings wise?`
I'm not the best popamoler, average I'd say

cleric is easy mode
bandits is for real men

 

[Jimmious]

I'd never join a faction named "clerics" anyway