Scorp_NA

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I believe it's a bug to get the 'Thorn Robber' badge as soon as you finish the respec trial, as the badge description says it's given after RESPECing, also i was awarded the badge again after i actually respeced gloomy).

Thorn Robber description:
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You have stolen the power of the Nexus of Thorns for the first time, and have used the character respec it granted you.

[/ QUOTE ]Something not right with getting the badge awarded message twice (once when i completed the trial, and then again when i actually used the respec).

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That, at least, is not a bug - the badge has a different description prior to respeccing, and tells you who to go see and where to redeem it.

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Yes the description 4 the badge after u finish the respec
mission is different to the description after you talk to Lupin.

Description after you talk to Arbiteer Lupin:
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You have stolen the power of the Nexus of Thorns for the first time, and have used the character respec it granted you.

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My point was that "have used the character respec" is incorrect, as i had talked to Lupin, but NOT respec'd my character. A minor point, but one that is wrong neverless.

As 2 getting the badge awarded twice, i noted i got it awarded when the Thorn Tree was defeated and then again after i actually respec'd gloomy. I didn't notice if it gives u one after you talk 2 Lupin (but not actually respec).

And off on a tangent, the award selection screen when you defeat the 'Thorn Tree' has a title of "In recognition of of your tremendous deed in save the Terra Volta reactor" ...

Hoping i'll get round to the 2nd respec this weeked, see if i can finally talk to Leery.

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Here is a compiled update from this thread:

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Contact.............Lvl........Badge.............. ............Location
Arbiter Leery.......35-40......Thorn Robber (2)................-1739, 157, 3153 in Nerva
+ Needs confirmation: need to do both Respec Trials
and choose the respec reward for the Thorn Robber badges (and not a SO reward)
+ Face Indigo, a Hero in a timed mission
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Coord is 1739 not -1739

Took L40 Gloomy to him just now. Who has completed the 1st respec trial (not respec'd yet though) , but not the 2nd.

With Thorn Robber, but not actually respec'd ... he wouldn't give me missions. ( I believe it's a bug to get the 'Thorn Robber' badge as soon as you finish the respec trial, as the badge description says it's given after RESPECing, also i was awarded the badge again after i actually respeced gloomy).

Thorn Robber description:
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You have stolen the power of the Nexus of Thorns for the first time, and have used the character respec it granted you.

[/ QUOTE ]Something not right with getting the badge awarded message twice (once when i completed the trial, and then again when i actually used the respec). Wether you have to actually 'respec' i'm not sure, the 'used' in the description could mean 'choose' the respec option instead of an SO, or it could mean actually respec your character.

Anyway I respec'd and went back to Leery, this time he came up with a new message ...

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As an arbiter, i can handle disputes between Arachnos faction leaders. I only work with those individuals who have proven they are the best. You have not done so. Seek out the demons who walk this isle, Sparcetriel and Trepsarciel. They can show you the way to greatness.

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So it would seem that you do need to complete both respec trials, and take the respec option (not the SO rewards).

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He told me that he only works with villains that prove their greatness and told me to speak with the two respec trial contacts to do just that.

So I think he's unlocked by earning a respec.

[/ QUOTE ]Had Leery maxed out for sometime. I've only got the badge for one respec 'Thorn Robber', pretty sure i'd done the respec before i did leery's missions.

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Crimson Revenant..........??-??...........Hammer Down......................-3.7, 103.5, 6636.5 Nerva

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L30-35, tested him with a team of L29, L32 and L39 all of whom had the relevant badge.

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Veluta..........................5-10...........Privateer (Trap 50 Ghosts)......-2509, 108, -823. Port Oakes

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Privateer badge is now listed as Pirate

and this might be useful:

Pirate [was Privateer] = Trap 50 Ghosts
Strike Buster = Defeat 100? Scrapyarders
Bling = Earn 1 Million Infamy
Lore Keeper = History badge
Hammerhead = Defeat 100? Ghost of Scrapyard MINIONS
Hammer Down = Defeat Ghost of Scrapyard
Villain = Defeat 100? Longbow
Gangbuster = Defeat 100 Family Marcone Bosses
Obsessed = Collect 50 Badges

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