Pandora's Box

[Anonymous]

I've done a few. Finally, another reason to play the game other than PvP. Eroz, you should edit your post and include all the how-to's to go through each of the arc's as we figure them out.

[Fuse]

Yes please. I won't have time for a few days to do this and would like some guidance, please. =)

[Avzeke (Khr0n1k)]

has anyone even figured out how to start arc 3?

[Eroz]

small edit to include the the photo album link which should be a good guide on how to get the first arc done.

[Manic Velocity]

We should try getting four or five boxes (lower level of course) and opening them all up at once in a certain spot.  Unleash a massive horde of blood-smeared doctors on MegaCity!

[Eroz]

A single level 50 Howizter can take down the first two wave of the Arc 1 box.

[Lithium]

I'm sorry but I really don't understand why ever try to solo any of this. The whole point of PB is to work as a team to get these sweet items... anyway back to topic.

[Eroz]

Because I don't want to take a team just for a Tissue Samlpe.

[Anonymous]

Blood soaked doctors?  Reminds me of Thrill Kill!  Wish I wasn't sick so I could jack in and see it for meself

[Fuse]

In a few days can you guys help me with this stuff?

[Avzeke (Khr0n1k)]

a good amount of people are doing the arcs mulitple times, like i have already done arc 1 twice.

[Fuse]

Good to hear. Tomorrow will be the first night I might have a good amount of time to play, thought it will still be on stolen internet =)

[Anonymous]

I've done arcs 1, 3 and 4 on Recursion.  Well, I did 4 up to the Box, but we weren't able to beat the box.

The first 3 are easily doable with smartly concieved teams (all MA is probably not a good idea) with Howitzer/Destroyer abilities working to great effect.   A group of 4-6 will do well with minimal/no casualties - in fact arc 1 can be soloed (the last wave might be a bit tricky).

Arc 4 is a whole different animal.  We went into the missions phase with a group of 6 level 50's , all solid players with expertise in multiple fields.  I was playing as a Upgrade Master/Physician, we also had 2 MA's, 2 Area Viro's , and a Duelist.  The MA's had decent survivability, especially with a decent set of buffs, as did the duelist.  I was a frequent target - the NPC's seemed to key in on me.  The viros didn't fare so well, as there are NO mobs in arc 4 with anything less than 400 VD, many with 416-440 VD.

The second to last mission objective - the last combat objective excluding the box (kill the Antediluvian) is worth special note.  The area is crawling, with an estimated 30-40 enemies, a majority level 45, with Max VD, excellent rolls in interlock, and limited hacker capabilities.  By this point we gave up on area viro, as their high VD made the concept unrealistic, replacing them with a Master Rifleman and another MA.  By limiting our engagements, we were able to eventuallt make it through.

The arc 4 box is called the Ark of Armageddon, which is surprisingly apt, since all hell breaks loose when you drop The Box.  Minimum level is 55, with excellent VD (first wave isn't max VD, but good enough to bounce viruses more than occasionally), and great rolls, both in and out of interlock.  6 won't cut it for the box, but as it isn't a mission area, you aren't limited to what size force you can bring to bear.  12 level 50's might still be a bit low.  If I had my way I'd go in with 3-4 mission teams full, as that may be enough to do the Box before it times out and with limited problems.

As a group of 6, we were able to struggle through the first wave, but were completely outmatched at the second, to the point where I couldn't get within 50 meters of the main fray to rez without being killed in 15-20 seconds.

Three tenets of the military seem to apply: Plan Effectively, Change Decisively, and bring Excessive Firepower.

[Styan]

We completed arc 4 tonight at around 1:40 am (EST) there were many group photos taken... most of mine can been seen here.

http://www.sullycentral.net/images/FA/pandora (many are repeats)

[Eroz]

arc 2 now included