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Give Newspaper/Radio contacts cellphones first, please.
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Quote:More teams: Found since I16Originally Posted by Samson_Sledge
Come on players,you wrecked AE and all those teams that I just loved joining and playing,and making progress in-game on,especially on red side.You wrecked AE because we wanted to make the game harder for players to find teammates and gain levels,while you all laughed and danced in joy.You left other players no choice but to use AE when you just sat on our butts at Pocket D,and meaninglessly roleplayed.What the heck did you guys care anyway?!?!You all were too busy holding Pocket D down.
Who's with me?!
AE Teams: Boring; repetetive
Jibes at RP: In an mmoRPG?
Expression: Laughter
Troll Status: Obvious
Answer: Still No
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Quote:Your telling this to a guy who's first toon was and still is a lvl 50 Invul/Enrg tankerOriginally Posted by Rodion
I'm a firm believer in the proper use of knockback, but I have to admit it's not complete tripe when certain kinds of tankers complain about KB causing them problems.
Invulnerability and Willpower tankers need to be in the vicinity of mobs for their defense and regeneration. Under certain circumstances (the tank surrounded by melee mobs while also under fire from another group of ranged mobs), knocking the mobs around the tank away can result in the tank losing a substantial amount of mitigation.
And pretty much every Tanker primary has some kind of damage aura or other effect that requires the presence of mobs (Consume, Energy Absorption, Oppressive Gloom, Power Sink, Ice Patch, Chilling Embrace, etc.). An Ice tanker about to use Energy Absorption could find himself denuded of mobs by knockback, and thereby lose critically needed defense.
Of course, those mobs are not doing anything while they're knocked back, so it's not usually very dangerous when this happens -- it's just an annoyance. But for something like Ice Melee, the Ice Patch often forms a significant part of the tanker's mitigation, and knocking all the mobs off it can be bad if the mobs have ranged attacks and feel no need to rush back to you (like certain Rikti).
So, people should know better than to use area KB attacks on most tankers, and should desist when a tanker asks them to stop. And tankers should give others fair warning when KB is harming/annoying them. And if they can't work it out, then they shouldn't be teaming together.
This is why we were given taunt. The +def is nice, yes, but it won't kill us.
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I think I know how to fix the idea behind the buff -debuff being seperate, and same with the def and res sets.
Yes, they are mixed and matched. But WHICH is the one that is focused on?
So, you will either have a buff set with a few debuffs (/Fire on Corrs) or a Debuff set with some buffs (/Rad on Corrs)
A res set with some defence (Willpower) or a Defense set with some Resistance (Stone armour).
Hell, I'd go for it. Unlockable, maybe. But more options would be nice. -
Quote:And what about female players that play characters with ramped up chest sliders, pencil thin waists and massive hips that are 7'+ tall?Originally Posted by Golden Girl
It is a pity some female players feel they have to do that - it's like letting the knuckle-draggers win.
There's being forced into something, and then theres actively embracing it.
So you get the knuckle-dragger types (metaphorically) on both sides. -
The first time I got two IOs from the same set...
I slotted them in Different sets...and got mad that the effects didnt happen. Until I realised, probably after some explanation, that they had ti be slotted in the SAME power.
Oh, and that you couldn't have two of the same set in a power.
Master of technology indeed
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Quote:Speak for yourself...Originally Posted by NuclearToast
It's tough to be a disenfranchised second-class super-powered being.
--NT
Evil will always triumph over Good, because Good is DUMB!
That, and we get cooler costumes
And, yes, the first example of animated hair. Sorry GG ^^ -
Quote:I don't have your luck. I had a lvl pact duo with a friend and his WS, we both got faceplanted over and over. It's the fact that all Vahz do toxic damage, the docs have stacking slow, and the zombies actual punches semm capable of breaking concrete, let alone our lowbie boomers.Originally Posted by Willowpaw
With my two PBs, I didn't really see that as a problem. Why? Perhaps I was just lucky, but no zombie was ever able to get close enough to lay a decayed hand on me. And I do not seem to recall having trouble with the zombie barf either.
I was actually happy to fight Vahz at such a low level, since they have an XP bonus, that meant faster leveling. And if you take out their chaperones fast (Reapers, Morts, and Eidolons, the rest are pretty easy pickings since they lose interest in you fast.) -
Quote:Look on the tray bar for a little + sign.Originally Posted by perwira
I'm still a fairly new player with just a PB at 25th level (and a 45 MM bots/traps villianside on the way to 50 to earn a VEAT). How do you switch your active tray amongst those four trays quickly without a key bind?
I read Papa's tri-form PB guide and a few bind guides to go with it and, so far, I've found it very convenient to hit a single key to switch forms and activate their associated trays. Granted, it takes a while to learn and get used to, and I'm open to any suggestions on how to more quickly switch and apply the various form human/squid/dwarf powers, each of which take up almost a tray each, two for human form.
Currently, I have human form set up in trays 1 & 2 (with odd/temporary powers like Pocket D teleport in tray 3), and squid/dwarf powers separately in key-bind activated trays 8 & 9. I'm open for ideas... is there a better/quicker way to arrange this?
That will pop up a whole new tray for you. I tend to make that number 4, and jam it under the existing three in the bottom corner.
Voila. Four trays, zilch keybinds ^^ -
Quote:YES! YESYESYESYEEEEEEEEEEEESSS!Originally Posted by Niviene
- Five new maps added. Each can be found under the following categories under “unique”
General- Crey Hero Lab
Barracuda Strike Force- The Power of Black Scorpion will once again work on Reichsman.
THANK YOU!
My favourite map and the finale of my AE arc, and a fix that I THOUGHT had gone through a while back You sneaky watsits.
Unless it did work when we pulped Reich's. Either way is good ^^ hehe! -
Quote:Gizza job, Ghosty?Originally Posted by Ghost Falcon
Yes, exactly.
...a lot of things that 1) keep me up late at night and 2) just contribute to stress related hair loss.
Since I don't think most players want to become bald, I'm going to keep the risks tight-lipped.
(I had a full head of hair when I started this job in 2004...now, however...there's a reason why I wear a baseball cap.)
I also know a guy who would kill for a job like this, and he already IS bald, so you save on hairloss too
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Corr version. Guarenteed.
What Bill said and...hell, it's just Fun ^^
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Quote:Screw that, use it as ammo anyway!Originally Posted by Jade_Dragon
You could always say your super power is the creation of ammo by psychically reshaping other materials...
You have played Fallout 3, right?
(If not, look up the custome weapon that fires anything as ammo. Yes: Anything. Never have so many died with such embarresment, as when felled by a toy car at high speed )
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Quote:HeheOriginally Posted by Captain_Photon
Years ago, a friend of mine was building a Champions(? might've been Villains & Vigilantes or Heroes Unlimited, it was a long time ago) character when he discovered that any effect could be teamed with any power. He promptly made a character who had Ego Attack with Knockback, which we liked to envision as Captain Magnificent going up to a villain and saying, "You suck!" with such force of personality that the villain would be sent flying. I like it
Tbh, it was more a case of trying to make the idea something a bit different. Confront is probably the only one that could easily stay the same. I mean, its the same as any current power. How does taunt work on CoT ghosts, or 5th/Council Robots? But it does. Making the 'It wouldnt work' arguement ultimately pointless. -
Lvl 1 - Hammer Punch: Minor/Moderate Damage, chance to stun
You punch your enemy wherever they looks vulnerable, wherever that is. Attacking the weak points gives you a chance to leave your enemy helpless for a moment, as they recover.
Lvl 1 - Viscious Kick: Moderate damage, -def
You lash out at your opponent, forcing them to back off. Even then, it's hard to put off a determined attacker, effectively lowering their defence as they try and back away.
Lvl 2 - Furious Assault: Cone Moderate Damage
You swing at ever opponent in range. It doesn't need to be pretty, it just needs to make them hurt.
(For the animation, a right swing, left swing, then a sort fo roundhouse kick. Certainly not another flurry port)
Lvl 6 - Headbutt: Moderate damage, self +damage, +hit
You headbutt your opponent and, while most people might find it painful, all it does for you is get the adrenaline pumping. It might well wear off fast, but it's enough to get you in a real fighting mood.
Lvl 8 - Rabbit Kick: High Damage, Knockback, chance for -end
You land a kick with both feet on your opponent, with enough force to knock them flying. Theres a chance that such a swift fall will knock some of the air from their lungs as well.
Lvl 12 - Verbal Assault: Foe Taunt, low chance for fear
You pick out one opponent and throw every insult you can bring to mind at them. Most foes will be incensed by your tirade, but some might be made to quiver in panic at your furious barrage of verbal abuse.
Lvl 18 - Handful of Dirt: Cone, Foe Confuse, Sleep, -hit
In the finest manner of fighting dirty, anything can be a weapon. The failsafe is a handful of whatever is to hand; dirt, stones, sand, inter-dimensional spore plant. Whatever gets in your opponents face and makes him reel.
Lvl 26 - Knee-Capper: Moderate damage, immobilise, slow
Sometimes it's not about hurting your opponent. It's making them stand the heck still. A swift boot to the knee cap, or whatever the equivelant is, tends to slow most things down, even if it doesn't stop them in their tracks.
Lvl 32 - Unrelenting Assault: Superior Damage, Targetted AoE, Knockdown
You launch yourself full pelt at your enemy, pummeling your opponent, and anyone unlucky enough to be stood nearby, into the ground. You are such a windmill of limbs that any enemy within range is likely to get hit.
A combination of attacks with debuffs and mez, to signify that Fighting Dirty is all about getting the upper hand, whatever it takes.
The much requested Headbutt.
And a lvl 32 that is a bit like Shield Charge, only a targetted AoE, most likely a slightly smaller radius. The original idea was to do something like Chain Induction, but that would probably be too damn hard to pull off, teleporting multiple times around the mob.
All in all, I dont think Fighting Dirty is a write off, and can be used against any opponent, the same as swords, maces and longbows still are. -
I still haven't got to the end of the VEAT story arc yet. I do tend to mostly use it for curiousity sake, and for missions in general. I have my own story that I make up for my characters anyway.
I dislike the HEAT stories just as much. Well, t'be fair thats not accurate. I hate the missions. Why?
Whatever goddamned bright spark decided to give PBs VAHZILOK, god damned freaking zombie puke monster VAHZILOK as the first enemy group should be taken out, kicked, kneecapped and shot.
Seriously, when you don't really start to gleam () until the 20+'s, giving PBs Vahzilok at low levels is nothing short of stupid. Teaming make them possible, but they are hell to solo, even on 0/0 diff.
Why? Hard hitting toxic ranged damage and slow effects. Zombies that die fast but hit like a freight train. Oh, and the LTs can rez zombies.
I still hate the Zahzilok most at low levels. Not hate as in broken hate, just hate to the point where I grin while killing them in teams and suchnot. -
Quote:Now, thats a serious question. I hate the lvl 999 Pedestrians....Originally Posted by Hellsminion_CoH
and why do pedestrians always push me out of the way!!!
I'm not kidding! Oo Its really irritating. -
Quote:The trick with SoA's is to go for the combo killer.Originally Posted by Sunpulse
P.S. Looknig to maybe try a Crab Spider out to see if that changes my opinion of VEATs... but I do so hate lvls 1-15.
Lvl 1 - Pummel. It stuns SO much its fantastic, same damage as Single shot and quicker to fire.
Lvl 2 - Burst. It hits hard, its good.
Lvl 6 - Wide Area web nade. The first combo move.
Lvl 8 - Heavy Burst. The second part of the combo for now, but then moved to third.
lvl 10 - Maneuvers. Defense. Nuff said.
lvl 12 - Venom grenade. The true second part of the combo, used on web naded mobs. -Res
Lvl 16 - Frag Grenade. The finisher. If it hasnt been shot to shreds it gets fragged into next week. Anything that survives the Combo then gets picked off by Burst or pummelled into the dirt.
Like a slightly more aggresive AR/Traps blaster, really. With more armour and defense. -
I do disagree most heavily with people who say you need bind on Triforms.
I have four trays. Human form stuff on top, then Nova and powers, then Dwarf and powers, then shields, sprint, jump pack and rest on the bottom as normal. Works fine for me
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Quote:We have one o' them in the studio!Originally Posted by Willowpaw
Didn't PvP get whittled down to where all that stuff doesn't seem to matter anyway? I was under the impression that PvP was effectively turned into Rock Em Sockem Robots.
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-stands back-
Woh....really didn't expect this...
Although I shouldn't actually be surprised.
On-Topic, the original point is now moot. Some people enjoy EATs, some don't (either type). I have finally reached the turning point for my PB, and can start to enjoy her, and may well roll a Warshade in future (altitis I tell ye! )
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-The hunt mission you skip will lead to either ANOTHER hunt or a talkie.
-You wont have an inspiration drop until AFTER you needed it.
-You will ALWAYS die jsut as you fire Dull Pain, meaning it needs to recharge but you got no benefit from it (Damn YOU, slow animation time!!) -
BaBs, can we be allowed to actually shoot at the shooting range targets, please?
It's really really annoying to have them there, be targetable and in range, and then it says 'Not in Range' when trying to shoot at them.
I mean, this is with a sniper power. What?! -
Allow us proper control over customised standard mobs.
Let us save them as files, let us set the level range and let them damn well spawn alongside custom mobs, not be bugged into non-existance.
I spent a very frustrationg hour trying to fix an arc I was very happy with. -
Illogical arguement is illogical.