Now how do we?

[thePlumber]

Now how do we master our defenses?

[Dellosimas]

Well, as far as I can see, the idea behind mastering defences is to get equipment that decreases your strength, so it takes you forever to kill something, and get equipment that increases dex, so you don't die doing it. And, you fight relatively weak mobs for your level.
Oh, and if this isn't detailed enough for you, there's a great guide to this on the AR website at: http://abandonedrealms.com/strategy/training.php

[thePlumber]

Are you stupid?
Must be because you failed english 5 times in a row.
Did you not read the post on Defenses broken? Guess not or you would not have given me a stupid answer.
They said they miss now and are not checked by defenses, so for those competent out there how do you propose we train now?

[Angelic Mortal]

At least he tried to help, that's more help than others might've given.

As far as I see it now, sparring perhaps is a liable option.. the changes are obviously new and it'll take time before people find a new way to train defences.

You could, just run continually through solo ranking a group of mobs over and over and over... You'll gain ranks but you'll be doing your defences + weapons and whatever else you need to do. The reason for doing it solo is so you don't gain ranks too quickly which will make it worth while and not to mention the money.

[Dellosimas]

Well, sorry. I didn't take the time to read all through that other topic. As for the whole ignorance thing, that's inherent to my newb-ness. Thank you though, for refraining from profanity when you insulted me.
(no sarcasm)

"and the little newbie never posted again..."

[Bones V2.0]

[Davairus]

[Sebryn]

In memory of the possibly-soon-to-be-banned offender, look for Davairus to change his forum ID in the near future:

tehPwnzor

[Brains]

[Aldorin]

I went to the hobgoblins and just started training....
less then 15 min...
Your proficiency at counterbalance is 94%.

Did you actually TRY training the way you used to?

[Simpleton]

Any ideas on training defenses are very welcome. I have tried the higher dex lower strength thing, without success. For mobs at or slighly below my rank I can't stay in battle very long because I take on too much damage. As for fighting many mobs that would be even worse. Are there any other ideas on mastering defenses? Or at least things that players have "actually tried" in the current system with success?

[Bones V2.0]

[divsky]

You could just allow them to go up through normal use. The whole idea that all skills absoloutly -must- be trained is silly. You'd be amazed out how much they go up doing simple things like gaining eq/re-equipping, tanking while ranking, or simply PKing.

[Altheripper]

Training on the mass hobs always works great for me, I dont see what the big deal is about. Maybe all of you people whining about should go and figure it out yourself instead of just sitting in the forum. Do something original for once.