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=Who Am I?=
 
=Who Am I?=
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Long time Guild Wars player, former Diablo II player, currently Guild Wars 2 addict.  Basiner.
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Long time [[D2 Main Page | Diablo II]] player, short time [[GW Main Page | Guild Wars]] player.  Basiner.
 
  
 
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That said, I've mostly stopped playing D2, with the exception of a weekly group game.  I have no current ladder characters.  In these kinds of games, I really enjoy planning build ideas, and can still be found tweaking barbarian and sorceress builds on [http://www.theamazonbasin.com/forums/ The Amazon Basin D2 Forums].  I'm also the senior (by which I mean less useful) moderator of the Barbarian Room.  I play only hardcore PvE characters, mainly Paladins, Barbarians, Sorceresses, and Assassins.
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Guild Wars 2 has been a natural fit for me, moving right in from the original.  In the switch to the new game, I was also asked to step into the Basin roles of Game Council member and PvP Coordinator.  This means I head up the Basin's WvW Commanders -- I help enable them to lead the Basin into battle, though I find myself doing little leading currently.  I'll also help round up a structured PvP group or two at some point, though we, as a guild, haven't done much in that venue yet.
  
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In Guild Wars, I've found a new friend and slipped into what feels like an old family.  I'm still learning the nuances of the game -- execution, observation, and anticipation are much more intense in Guild Wars, while planning and selection are less so.  Lyne, Ceolstan, and others forced me to try my hand at PvP, and I've had a blast doing it.  At the moment, GvG has me enthralled, and I'm slowly coming to understand the tactics and skills necessary (even if my execution of those are less than spectacular).  I've also been running through the various chapters, completing each one with a native toon.
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This comes after a long spell as de facto GvG organizer for GW1, where I led approximately 8 distinct groups of players in tournaments, ladder play, and weekly team groups.  The 8v8 format seemed to fit me well -- it was big enough to allow tactics and organization to carry the day, while small enough to not eliminate the need for individual skill.  In GW2, I find sPvP to be too duel-oriented and WvW to be too zerg oriented.  That said, I enjoy both PvP venues, and also like running organized PvE, especially in hard dungeons and bigger Guild Missions and meta-events.
  
 
=Want to be my friend?=
 
=Want to be my friend?=
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* On Guild Wars 2, my main character is '''Roux'''.
 
* On Guild Wars, my main character is '''Morello Le Rouge'''.
 
* On Guild Wars, my main character is '''Morello Le Rouge'''.
 
* On Diablo II, my main account is ''*CoonerTheRed2''.
 
* On Diablo II, my main account is ''*CoonerTheRed2''.
  
 
=Select Characters=
 
=Select Characters=
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A smattering of my favorite toons... (Note to Arena-Net... while "Coon" may be (at times) a racial slur, it's also a '''last name!'''  Hence no GW CoonerTheReds... grrr at censorship.)
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A smattering of my favorite toons...  
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==Guild Wars II==
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===Roux===
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Norn Guardian
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==Guild Wars==
 
==Guild Wars==
 
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===Morello Le Rouge===
 
===Morello Le Rouge===
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Elonian Dervish (PvE)
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Elonian Dervish (PvE)     [http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/~ecoon/gw/gw007bg.jpg Photo 1]
  
 
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'''Stats:'''
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'''Titles:'''
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*'''God Walking Amongst Mere Mortals!'''
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| Morello, namesake of several old Diablo toons, is a Dervish of Dazzling Deeds.  My first Guild Wars character, I chose the profession because it promised the best looking armor and the coolest weapon.  A big fan of the two-hand barbarian, a whirling dervish seemed the best fit... not the world's best tank, but she can put out some serious damage.  She also serves the role of runner and farmer -- the real breadwinner of my GW family.
 
| Morello, namesake of several old Diablo toons, is a Dervish of Dazzling Deeds.  My first Guild Wars character, I chose the profession because it promised the best looking armor and the coolest weapon.  A big fan of the two-hand barbarian, a whirling dervish seemed the best fit... not the world's best tank, but she can put out some serious damage.  She also serves the role of runner and farmer -- the real breadwinner of my GW family.
  
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'''Stats:'''
 
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'''Titles:'''
 
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*'''Protector of Elona'''
 
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*Spearmarshal (9/10, Sunspear)
 
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*Mighty Lightbringer (4/10, Lightbringer)
 
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'''Common Builds:'''
 
'''Common Builds:'''
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* Avatar of Balthazar Tank: <tt>test template</tt>
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* Avatar of Dwayna Tank: <tt>test template</tt>
 
:A standard tank with good damage... not as unkillable as a stance tank, but pretty tough.
 
:A standard tank with good damage... not as unkillable as a stance tank, but pretty tough.
 
* Avatar of Lyssa Damage:
 
* Avatar of Lyssa Damage:
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* 130 Farmer:
 
* 130 Farmer:
 
:Morello likes to shop.  Staying at the height of fashion gets expensive...
 
:Morello likes to shop.  Staying at the height of fashion gets expensive...
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* 600 Dervish/Monk:
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:Bring along your favorite monk smiting bonder hero and cruise the Cathedral of Flames...
 
* Runner:  
 
* Runner:  
 
:Stolen shamelessly from Alphabet, this runner does quite nicely.
 
:Stolen shamelessly from Alphabet, this runner does quite nicely.
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===Morello Le Vert===
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Elonian Dervish (PvP)
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===Amelie Le Rouge===
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Canthan Warrior
  
 
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| | The PvP version of the above toon, Morello Le Vert is a bit bigger, a bit stronger, but not quite so bright as her older sister.  She swings a mean scythe in her role of Defender of Basin Guild Halls, and heaven help the warrior who thinks they will get a free shot at Basin monks.
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| | This is my main PvP slot, a warrior with quite a few Guild Battles under her belt.  She and her PvP-only predecessor have led six different Team GvG events -- GvG Teams consisting of 8 players plus alternates, playing together as a team on the same build for about two months.  These teams have done quite well, competing in both Guru and RAWR Cup tourneys.  She tends to play meta-friendly GvG builds, including hammer, axe, and sword bars.  The hammer is her favorite weapon, and she loves nothing better than thumping monks into the dirt.
  
 
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'''Common Builds:'''
 
'''Common Builds:'''
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* Avatar of Melandru Damage: <tt>test template</tt>
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* Warrior's Endurance:  
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:A standard meta-game GvG Dervish, this build spews out deep wound and AoE melee pressure rather impressively.  Take Distracting Blow or a self-heal make good substitutions for Wild Blow as needed.
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:A standard meta-game GvG Warrior, this build spews out deep wound and can spike with great regularity due to fast recharging attack skills.
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* Assassin of Melandru:  
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* Dev Hammer Warrior:  
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:Great for pickup chaos games, this dervish is a blast to play.  Not as reliable at the flagstand, but great for taking out archers and surprising backliners.
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:The standard meta hammer bar.  Variants include adding Wild Throw to deal with pesky Balanced Stance monks.
 
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===Anja Le Rouge===
 
===Anja Le Rouge===
 
Elonian Monk (PvP)  
 
Elonian Monk (PvP)  
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| Anja Description
 
| Anja Description
 
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===And some others...===
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===Veronique Le Rouge===
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Elonian Dervish
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Canthan Necromancer
  
 
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| Morello Description
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| Veronique started as a plan for a curse necro, but quickly found that all the cool curses were learned in other continents.  So she changed her mind and became a vampire for most of her life -- there's nothing more fun than stealing monster life-blood.  Now that she's older and wiser, she's taken advantage of the best energy management a few souls can buy, and has played the role of curse necro, ellie nuker, rit healer, 55 monk, and nearly any caster-role imaginable.
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Photos of Veronique show her in her unique Kurzick/Tyrian combination armor.
  
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'''Stats:'''
  
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'''Titles:'''
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*'''Hero of Cantha'''
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'''Common Builds:'''
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* Nerfed bloodspike
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* Echoed Pain Inverter Curse Necro
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* 55 monk
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* Glint's Challenge Farmer
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==Diablo II==
 
==Diablo II==

Latest revision as of 12:37, 4 July 2013

This page still very under construction.

Who Am I?

Long time Guild Wars player, former Diablo II player, currently Guild Wars 2 addict. Basiner.

Guild Wars 2 has been a natural fit for me, moving right in from the original. In the switch to the new game, I was also asked to step into the Basin roles of Game Council member and PvP Coordinator. This means I head up the Basin's WvW Commanders -- I help enable them to lead the Basin into battle, though I find myself doing little leading currently. I'll also help round up a structured PvP group or two at some point, though we, as a guild, haven't done much in that venue yet.

This comes after a long spell as de facto GvG organizer for GW1, where I led approximately 8 distinct groups of players in tournaments, ladder play, and weekly team groups. The 8v8 format seemed to fit me well -- it was big enough to allow tactics and organization to carry the day, while small enough to not eliminate the need for individual skill. In GW2, I find sPvP to be too duel-oriented and WvW to be too zerg oriented. That said, I enjoy both PvP venues, and also like running organized PvE, especially in hard dungeons and bigger Guild Missions and meta-events.

Want to be my friend?

  • On Guild Wars 2, my main character is Roux.
  • On Guild Wars, my main character is Morello Le Rouge.
  • On Diablo II, my main account is *CoonerTheRed2.

Select Characters

A smattering of my favorite toons...

Guild Wars II

Roux

Norn Guardian

Guild Wars

Morello Le Rouge

Elonian Dervish (PvE) Photo 1

http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/~ecoon/gw/morello.gif

Stats:

Titles:

  • God Walking Amongst Mere Mortals!
 Morello, namesake of several old Diablo toons, is a Dervish of Dazzling Deeds. My first Guild Wars character, I chose the profession because it promised the best looking armor and the coolest weapon. A big fan of the two-hand barbarian, a whirling dervish seemed the best fit... not the world's best tank, but she can put out some serious damage. She also serves the role of runner and farmer -- the real breadwinner of my GW family.

Photos of Morello show her in Elite Sunspear Leggings, Istani Top, and Sunspear Shoes/Gloves. She is saving up for GW:EN's armor selection...

Common Builds:

  • Avatar of Dwayna Tank: test template
A standard tank with good damage... not as unkillable as a stance tank, but pretty tough.
  • Avatar of Lyssa Damage:
Some of the highest damage numbers I've ever seen come from this build... based upon Lyssa's added damage and fast-attack skills.
  • Dynamic Duo Burnin' Dervish:
Coupled with a Mark of Rodgort/SF Ellie (Zhed does well) for a Dynamic Duo
  • 130 Farmer:
Morello likes to shop. Staying at the height of fashion gets expensive...
  • 600 Dervish/Monk:
Bring along your favorite monk smiting bonder hero and cruise the Cathedral of Flames...
  • Runner:
Stolen shamelessly from Alphabet, this runner does quite nicely.
  • Hammer Dervish:
Sometimes a gal just wants to lay down a little smacking.

Amelie Le Rouge

Canthan Warrior

http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/~ecoon/Play5.jpg This is my main PvP slot, a warrior with quite a few Guild Battles under her belt. She and her PvP-only predecessor have led six different Team GvG events -- GvG Teams consisting of 8 players plus alternates, playing together as a team on the same build for about two months. These teams have done quite well, competing in both Guru and RAWR Cup tourneys. She tends to play meta-friendly GvG builds, including hammer, axe, and sword bars. The hammer is her favorite weapon, and she loves nothing better than thumping monks into the dirt.

Stats:


Common Builds:

  • Warrior's Endurance:
A standard meta-game GvG Warrior, this build spews out deep wound and can spike with great regularity due to fast recharging attack skills.
  • Dev Hammer Warrior:
The standard meta hammer bar. Variants include adding Wild Throw to deal with pesky Balanced Stance monks.

Anja Le Rouge

Elonian Monk (PvP)

http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/~ecoon/gw/gw015sm.jpg Anja Description

Veronique Le Rouge

Canthan Necromancer

http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/~ecoon/Play5.jpg Veronique started as a plan for a curse necro, but quickly found that all the cool curses were learned in other continents. So she changed her mind and became a vampire for most of her life -- there's nothing more fun than stealing monster life-blood. Now that she's older and wiser, she's taken advantage of the best energy management a few souls can buy, and has played the role of curse necro, ellie nuker, rit healer, 55 monk, and nearly any caster-role imaginable.

Photos of Veronique show her in her unique Kurzick/Tyrian combination armor.

Stats:

Titles:

  • Hero of Cantha

Common Builds:

  • Nerfed bloodspike
  • Echoed Pain Inverter Curse Necro
  • 55 monk
  • Glint's Challenge Farmer

Diablo II

CoonerTheGreen

Grendel's Armory

Hygd

Freawaru

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