Best way to 99 strength?

[I_am_Geed]

Punch things. Lots of things.

[SirIzenhime]

soo..since it's been said before, that instantly makes it invalid?

I don't see the problem in saying something that's been said before, as long as it's a valid statement

[aspeeder]

Still don't get it.

All right let me cut straight to the chase here son, because you obviously haven't been on this boat long enough. And I say boat as in forum just incase that slips past your head too. The argument that slayer is the "best" form of cb training or strength training in this case is as old as these forums. Different strokes for different folks. I'll leave it at that.

What he's saying is that his "stroke" is to train str and other combat stats through slayer; just because you don't like the way he trains and gives advice to others doesn't mean his opinion is flat our wrong. Also saying a stance is old or has been repeated a lot doesn't imply that the argument is invalid or outdated...

[Sinkhan]

soo..since it's been said before, that instantly makes it invalid?

I don't see the problem in saying something that's been said before, as long as it's a valid statement

 

There's a pretty famous rant started by an equally famous member, compfreak847. I always knew him to be right up there with the super analytical types like zaaps1, bladewing, and morionic. Some of the arguments he's made are a little outdated with the release of new items and such, but it's a good read. 80+ pages of replies also says something too.

 

Slayer Sucks

[Cptbaker08]

soo..since it's been said before, that instantly makes it invalid?

I don't see the problem in saying something that's been said before, as long as it's a valid statement

 

There's a pretty famous rant started by an equally famous member, compfreak847. I always knew him to be right up there with the super analytical types like zaaps1, bladewing, and morionic. Some of the arguments he's made are a little outdated with the release of new items and such, but it's a good read. 80+ pages of replies also says something too.

 

Slayer Sucks

But unlike zaaps1, bladewing, and morionic (atleast i think so) comp didn't like slayer at all. If you like slayer or plan on training it AT ALL, its a good decision to train slayer while at a lower combat so you don't end up wasting time getting maxed melee before slayer. Some people might say its better to get maxed then do slayer, but thats up to the person.

 

I myself have trained all/most of my stats through slayer, including range and magic. I even plan on maxing range and magic through slayer. Yes i know there are better ways, faster ways, more economical ways, but its what i choose to do. I rather kill different creatures then one creature or camp at a bank casting spells.

 

To the OP: If you rather camp a single monster to get the rest of your exp, then you have plenty of examples listed already. If you rather have a little variety then try out slayer. Or you can always do a little of both. Either way pick something that you enjoy, because if you don't enjoy it then it will most likely take twice as long then doing something you do enjoy.

[Troacctid]

soo..since it's been said before, that instantly makes it invalid?

I don't see the problem in saying something that's been said before, as long as it's a valid statement

 

There's a pretty famous rant started by an equally famous member, compfreak847. I always knew him to be right up there with the super analytical types like zaaps1, bladewing, and morionic. Some of the arguments he's made are a little outdated with the release of new items and such, but it's a good read. 80+ pages of replies also says something too.

 

Slayer Sucks

But unlike zaaps1, bladewing, and morionic (atleast i think so) comp didn't like slayer at all. If you like slayer or plan on training it AT ALL, its a good decision to train slayer while at a lower combat so you don't end up wasting time getting maxed melee before slayer. Some people might say its better to get maxed then do slayer, but thats up to the person.

Nah, compfreak admitted that slayer was one of his favorite skills. But the rant is still obsolete now with additions like Kuradal, her dungeon, and task-only strykewyrms making slayer significantly faster and more competitive (compared to camping) than it used to be, particularly at higher levels.

[Sinkhan]

Nah, compfreak admitted that slayer was one of his favorite skills. But the rant is still obsolete now with additions like Kuradal, her dungeon, and task-only strykewyrms making slayer significantly faster and more competitive (compared to camping) than it used to be, particularly at higher levels.

 

Yeah I got the feeling his rant was more of a "Bleh, I like it, but I know it sucks."

 

I was under the impression that strykewryms were actually pretty bad for xp and were just another decent money maker. Kuradal's dungeon with ferocious rings definitely brings slayer into line, but that still doesn't change the fact that monsters like metals aren't the fastest sources of XP. From what I've heard and read, people get around 60 and even 70k/h with maxed stats, extremes, turmoil, steel titans, and cannoning wherever they can. It's still a pretty slow skill and it's a lot slower if you don't have those aforementioned assets. Money-wise green dragons are still often better in a lot of cases.

[Aiel]

un4given take your joindate elitism and leave, honestly a relatively recent joindate does not make his opinion invalid. /rant

 

I would say slayer, if you enjoy it, if you don't whatever monster you do enjoy (be it watching tv at SoS spiders, or powering waterfiends)

 

in any case, use a saradomin sword and super sets. And (possibley) piety or 10% prayers.

[geesch]

If you want to camp a monster, and cant do armoured zombies (best xp) or dharock, you could try ghouls. They are pretty fast exp raking in about 65k exp an hour (when i use extreme pure sets). If you do go for them, bring 3 pure sets, and like 15 tuna and you can last for like 4 hours without banking. Dont wear degradable armour. I usually just wear rune, fighter torso, and the remaining 'standard' equipment. If you have bandos, use it here. Although ghouls may seem undead, they are not, so a salve ammy is not effective here at all.

[un4given]

un4given take your joindate elitism and leave, honestly a relatively recent joindate does not make his opinion invalid. /rant

Unfortunately the op wasn't very specific and left us up in the air when it comes to training. I was merely pointing out in my first post this forums strong obsession with slayer, which was true several years ago as it is today. Then yadda yadda my method is horrible yadda yadda slayer is best because yadda yadda yadda same [cabbage] that was said years ago as pointed out in the slayer sucks rant. It all boils down to preferences which basically sums up every argument for and against slayer.

 

Keep ranting kid. The truth hurts.

 

If you want to camp a monster, and cant do armoured zombies (best xp) or dharock, you could try ghouls. They are pretty fast exp raking in about 65k exp an hour (when i use extreme pure sets). If you do go for them, bring 3 pure sets, and like 15 tuna and you can last for like 4 hours without banking. Dont wear degradable armour. I usually just wear rune, fighter torso, and the remaining 'standard' equipment. If you have bandos, use it here. Although ghouls may seem undead, they are not, so a salve ammy is not effective here at all.

Oh what is this?

 

 

A nice descriptive post rather than [cabbage]ting out a slayer post and leaving it on the doorstep.

[SirIzenhime]

What I don't get is why you seemed to target me with this, I never shoved Slayer at him saying it was the best option. I just said that if he has any future plans to train slayer to do it now. If not, then by all means, camp at a monster.

 

Heck, in my first post, the only mention about slayer was me telling you why so many people liked it. I never actually gave it to him as a suggestion for training.

[Aiel]

un4given take your joindate elitism and leave, honestly a relatively recent joindate does not make his opinion invalid. /rant

Unfortunately the op wasn't very specific and left us up in the air when it comes to training. I was merely pointing out in my first post this forums strong obsession with slayer, which was true several years ago as it is today. Then yadda yadda my method is horrible yadda yadda slayer is best because yadda yadda yadda same [cabbage] that was said years ago as pointed out in the slayer sucks rant. It all boils down to preferences which basically sums up every argument for and against slayer.

 

Keep ranting kid. The truth hurts.

 

 

oh wait...I already said that.

 

un4given take your joindate elitism and leave, honestly a relatively recent joindate does not make his opinion invalid. /rant

 

I would say slayer, if you enjoy it, if you don't whatever monster you do enjoy (be it watching tv at SoS spiders, or powering waterfiends)

 

in any case, use a saradomin sword and super sets. And (possibley) piety or 10% prayers.

[All_Is_Great]

Have you guys ever taken into consideration that he might not want to max out slayer eventually? Not everyone is wanting to max out, or has the extra couple hundred hours to max melee through slayer. If he can make money in a different way faster than slayer (ALOT of possibilities), then he can just buy the item when it comes out, assuming there will be one (are we forgetting strykwyrms, kuradals? Wow, some people sure want a lot of updates for themselves).

 

Taking that into account, if he doesn't want to max out slayer, then it'd be a good idea to not train with it. Even if he eventually wanted 80 slayer or something and is in no hurry, it would be much faster to train at a faster spot first, then move onto slayer, as you get more slayer exp the better your combat stats are. So PLEASE, stop suggesting slayer for everyone, then get all defensive when others suggest something else. :rolleyes:

[un4given]

un4given take your joindate elitism and leave, honestly a relatively recent joindate does not make his opinion invalid. /rant

Unfortunately the op wasn't very specific and left us up in the air when it comes to training. I was merely pointing out in my first post this forums strong obsession with slayer, which was true several years ago as it is today. Then yadda yadda my method is horrible yadda yadda slayer is best because yadda yadda yadda same [cabbage] that was said years ago as pointed out in the slayer sucks rant. It all boils down to preferences which basically sums up every argument for and against slayer.

 

Keep ranting kid. The truth hurts.

 

 

oh wait...I already said that.

 

I suggest you reread my post you quoted. You're obviously upset and it's not registering with you. Try counting backwards from ten and then reread. thanks. :)

[SirIzenhime]

Have you guys ever taken into consideration that he might not want to max out slayer eventually? Not everyone is wanting to max out, or has the extra couple hundred hours to max melee through slayer. If he can make money in a different way faster than slayer (ALOT of possibilities), then he can just buy the item when it comes out, assuming there will be one (are we forgetting strykwyrms, kuradals? Wow, some people sure want a lot of updates for themselves).

 

Taking that into account, if he doesn't want to max out slayer, then it'd be a good idea to not train with it. Even if he eventually wanted 80 slayer or something and is in no hurry, it would be much faster to train at a faster spot first, then move onto slayer, as you get more slayer exp the better your combat stats are. So PLEASE, stop suggesting slayer for everyone, then get all defensive when others suggest something else. :rolleyes:

 

Considering I, and others in this thread, have given suggestions other then Slayer, I don't see why you posted this.

And if anything, other people are getting defensive, much like this useless post you just made :P

[Obtaurian]

Slayer is not what it was a year ago. It's now a very competitive way to max combat. The only thing that Compfreak was ever right about was that there are faster ways to get PURE melee experience than slayer. He tried very hard to make slayer seem like a total waste of time. Countless people proved him wrong in everything but his melee experience argument. I believe D Jay99 proved on that thread that at the time, slayer provided more total experience than armored zombies. That's even more true now.