Torchlight thread

[phevnil]

It seems a few MKWEA regulars have the game, so I decided this could be fun. Basically: discuss classes, items, game mechanics, the promised free MMO upgrade, speculations on how the confusing dual-wield system actually works, posting characters, screenshots, help, etc. etc.

So, how about a contest to start this thread off? Most badass looking character picture, posted by whenever it seems every one who will has posted, wins an imaginary prize!

My best looking character (I have one of each, but I eventually chose the alchemist to finish my first play-through as because keeping them all equally played was getting annoying):

(anyone else confused by this new imageshack layout?)

Edit: thumbnail posted in place of full image, image shack stuck a one line advertisement on the side and stretched the post into oblivion

[Jeziah]

What I have observed with the dual-wield system (note that I am not sure on ANY of this):
Primary slot weapon deals special damage (blue text elemental, effected by magic level).
Secondary slot weapon deals base damage (physical damage+standard weapon damage, effected by strength/dexterity).
Attack speed seems to average and apply to each weapon "turn".
Special effects are shared.
Skills use the base standard damage.
Dual-wield skill adds damage to both base/special.
You can pair a ranged with a melee weapon, etc
Shields don't apply (as of an early patch)

It is therefore best to have a weapon of very high standard damage in slot 2, and a heavily enchanted weapon in slot 1. Or WAY better, just don't dual wield at all, because it sucks.

[timgunn]

I'm playing a Lore spec'd Alchemist, and I find it very fun! Currently I am able to summon 5 imp minions from corpses, a golem elemental, and a fiery sword, so at one time i have 8 people fighting for me (my pet too). I don't have to do too much except heal occasionally and click the left mouse button.

Any idea when the MMO update will come out? Ideas?

[phevnil]

Some time in the next two years, apparently. It is going to be free to play (once you buy the game) and have micro transactions as the business plan. Usually microtransactions suck, but they said they have a plan so that it is fair for people without money and every one can have fun.
(Ie. instead of paying directly for better equipment you pay for things like portal maps that take you to areas with better loot drops and it lets you bring everyone in your party)

I posted a couple nice mods in the game tweak topic. You may want to look at them.