Post by Wolfeye on Jul 22, 2015 23:35:22 GMT
So, sometimes, you might see someone swing their saber, and suddenly, they're flying half way across the map. How does one do this? What IS this?
Well, here is Sorcery Class 101.
Section 1: How does this even work?
Well the answer is kind of simple. When you do a swing that has compatibility with a red DFA (Death From Above: W+attack+space), it will attempt to chain the DFA into the swing if you are holding attack. However, when you are against a slanted surface, it is unable to chain the attack, but still grants the automated boost you would normally get when doing a DFA (AKA, the thing that keeps you locked in the animation while sending you flying forward at your enemy). This means that when you swing with D, and then hold only W+attack+space against that slanted surface, you'll get launched instead of DFA'ing. It will also attempt to work with other swings, such as WD, but does not produce the effect you're aiming for.
Section 2: TL;DR, How do I do it?
In order to get the boost, you need to swing with D and then hold W+space+attack. Yep, it's that simple. What isn't simple, is timing it when the slanted surface isn't directly in front of your face. This means that sometimes, you will need to jump first and then start a swing. In order to make it work, you have to have your body against the slanted surface when the game attempts to chain the D swing into a DFA. This means that as long as you're against the surface by sometime-mid-strike (it will take practice to be able to tell exactly when), you should be able to still get the boost. Once you get the boost, whatever direction you're facing, you will be immediately launched in. Keep in mind, this will require a lot of force, so make sure you have enough for the more complex jumps. You will also note that at the moment when you boost needs to occur, you can only be holding W+space+attack. If you are holding any other keys, it will not work.
Section 3: Great, now how do I make this useful?
Well, as long as your body is pressing against the surface of the slant, you do not necessarily have to be facing that slant. So, before the boost takes place, turn your mouse to face the direction you want to be launched in. Also keep in mind that as soon as you receive the boost, you no longer need to be holding W+space+attack. This means you can now have access to the strafe keys (A and D) and it also means you can release the attack button so that you are not slowed down by another attack. Once you receive this boost, you can freely maneuver yourself anywhere you'd like.
Section 4: Where can this be used?
This trick will work on any slanted surface that you can press your body against. Small ramps that you can walk on will obviously not work, but a wall that goes almost straight up with a very slight slant to it will be a viable candidate for this exploit. The slants have to be slanted away from you however, and they must also be in the upward direction. You cannot go up a slanted surface that is slanted inward, and you also cannot use this on sideways slants. It will only work on upwards ones. It does not matter if the slant is slippery or not though, it will still work just fine. Also note that curves are just polygons made of small slants, so this will also work on curved surfaces as well.
Questions, comments, concerns, things to add? Please post below to help improve upon the information here!
Well, here is Sorcery Class 101.
Section 1: How does this even work?
Well the answer is kind of simple. When you do a swing that has compatibility with a red DFA (Death From Above: W+attack+space), it will attempt to chain the DFA into the swing if you are holding attack. However, when you are against a slanted surface, it is unable to chain the attack, but still grants the automated boost you would normally get when doing a DFA (AKA, the thing that keeps you locked in the animation while sending you flying forward at your enemy). This means that when you swing with D, and then hold only W+attack+space against that slanted surface, you'll get launched instead of DFA'ing. It will also attempt to work with other swings, such as WD, but does not produce the effect you're aiming for.
Section 2: TL;DR, How do I do it?
In order to get the boost, you need to swing with D and then hold W+space+attack. Yep, it's that simple. What isn't simple, is timing it when the slanted surface isn't directly in front of your face. This means that sometimes, you will need to jump first and then start a swing. In order to make it work, you have to have your body against the slanted surface when the game attempts to chain the D swing into a DFA. This means that as long as you're against the surface by sometime-mid-strike (it will take practice to be able to tell exactly when), you should be able to still get the boost. Once you get the boost, whatever direction you're facing, you will be immediately launched in. Keep in mind, this will require a lot of force, so make sure you have enough for the more complex jumps. You will also note that at the moment when you boost needs to occur, you can only be holding W+space+attack. If you are holding any other keys, it will not work.
Section 3: Great, now how do I make this useful?
Well, as long as your body is pressing against the surface of the slant, you do not necessarily have to be facing that slant. So, before the boost takes place, turn your mouse to face the direction you want to be launched in. Also keep in mind that as soon as you receive the boost, you no longer need to be holding W+space+attack. This means you can now have access to the strafe keys (A and D) and it also means you can release the attack button so that you are not slowed down by another attack. Once you receive this boost, you can freely maneuver yourself anywhere you'd like.
Section 4: Where can this be used?
This trick will work on any slanted surface that you can press your body against. Small ramps that you can walk on will obviously not work, but a wall that goes almost straight up with a very slight slant to it will be a viable candidate for this exploit. The slants have to be slanted away from you however, and they must also be in the upward direction. You cannot go up a slanted surface that is slanted inward, and you also cannot use this on sideways slants. It will only work on upwards ones. It does not matter if the slant is slippery or not though, it will still work just fine. Also note that curves are just polygons made of small slants, so this will also work on curved surfaces as well.
Questions, comments, concerns, things to add? Please post below to help improve upon the information here!
