ASPD Nerf Testing - Phase II

2 files changed, 6 insertions, 3 deletions

diff --git a/world/map/news.d/97-news-2022-10-02.txt b/world/map/news.d/97-news-2022-10-02.txt
index f23f63c4..71a77201 100644
--- a/world/map/news.d/97-news-2022-10-02.txt
+++ b/world/map/news.d/97-news-2022-10-02.txt
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ It is low chance, but an experiment on weekly events.
 
 Some of these mobs may drop a corsair hat too?
 
-{b}We Test in Production!{/b}
+{b}We Test in Production! (Phase II){/b}
 Gentlemen, it is my pleasure to inform you that the
 machine gun version of lightning is coming.
 
@@ -20,11 +20,14 @@ potions, speed focus, etc.
 Do note that this may have unintended side effects as it was not
 extensively tested. Please report any bugs, misbehavior, etc.
 
+This is part of a major nerf described below:
+{link:https://forums.themanaworld.org/viewtopic.php?t=21500}
+
 {b}New Attack Speed Rules{/b}
 
 Jesusalva's nerf machine gun is back to action, unfortunately.
 Attack Speed bonuses are slightly less effective, details on forums:
-{link:https://forums.themanaworld.org/viewtopic.php?p=164230#p164230}
+{link:https://forums.themanaworld.org/viewtopic.php?t=21498}
 
 {b}Some other changes and buffs{/b}
 
diff --git a/world/map/npc/magic/level2-magic-knuckles.txt b/world/map/npc/magic/level2-magic-knuckles.txt
index da276811..3f2d5da1 100644
--- a/world/map/npc/magic/level2-magic-knuckles.txt
+++ b/world/map/npc/magic/level2-magic-knuckles.txt
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
     setarray @upmarmuspell[0],
         max(1, BASE_ATK - 100 + min(100, Int)), // dmg
         ((@spellpower/10) + ((Dex * 8)/(sqrt(BaseLevel + 34)) + 20)), // charges (you get more at lower levels)
-        (sqrt(300 - (Agi * 2)) + (5/2)), // delay
+        (sqrt(190)), // delay - see conf/battle_athena.conf @ max_aspd
         ((Agi + Int) / 2), // dmg bonus
         (((BaseLevel/5) + Str) * 2); // do not allow to equip light armor, cast, and then switch to heavy armor to get bonus str
     callfunc "magic_exp";