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Got busted laughing too loud at work X.x

Another thing for the aspiring (and maybe some experienced) RP'ers to add on their 'don't' checklist: if you attempt to RP in a PUG setting, make sure others know what you are doing!

Had a run-in with a particular unpleasant RP'er last night, apparently his character was arrogant and condescending, except the group did not know and thought he was just being an a-hole. Before the group lead could smooth things out, people were bickering in the middle of first mission and two quit right after it was completed.

The RP'er either left or was kicked, and the group lead reinvited those two back in her team. Everything went well thereafter.

So think about your character's personality/attitude carefully before having fun with it/him/her! If it might rub people the wrong way, you should at least let others know it's just the character, especially when they haven't interacted with you before.

Don't end up repeating that careless RPer's mistake!

For my eng/dev blaster I have Caltrops slotted with 2 slow enhancers.

Pretty much only Superspeed and Teleport can escape the patch. I'm not sure if it also negates SJ, but usually I use Web Grenade on the target too.

More and more stalkers are getting TP..but for those who aren't, Web Grenade + Caltrop make them stay still...and Placate does not affect you placing a patch on the ground either, so they just kinda stand there trying to move while you wait for Placate to wear off.

It probably won't be as useful if you don't slot it much...but few powers work fine 'right out of the box,' so to speak.

Finished that particular respec trial three times so far.

It's not just the AV. Vines still respawn after you've reached the counter, and once you engage the tree it'll spawn CoT in quick waves from different directions.

Having some kind of quick heals is actually a good idea in that encounter.

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I think I have provided more than enough options up to this point... at least 3 right? One of those options would allow you to use any secondary besides devices. Another used devices. Why do people have to know what I am using if I (and 1 other ice blaster) have given many options?


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...because you are saying how things work for you, therefore it's only reasonable to ask what is it that you are doing to validify such claim?

And you STILL are giving so many (not your own) options... Noticed how many times various people have asked you the same question, yet you always either dodge it or reply with something unrelated? (the post I'm replying to is just another example)

I guess it's pointless, obviously you either have nothing practical to prove, or just -really- guarding this unknown combo as a secret of some sort. Do us a favor, show it or leave it.

I've always wanted to try out an Ice/X blaster. Guess I'll just start one and see how it goes, thanks anyway.

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So, now I am 27.5 and still waiting to see when things are going to change. At what point will I not be able to use my caltrops + 2 attack combo to kill groups? Please tell me that I just have to level higher to understand... it worked so well last time.

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Lightning_Fast, what 2-attack combo are you referring to?

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Lightning_Fast [ QUOTE ]
Rather than belabor spawns/attacks/etc... how about solid numbers.

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You again did not mention what you are fighting or how you are doing it. So again, I can only guess that you are using 2 Frost Breaths. You have not disputed that, and I can't see any other way for Ice to 2-shot anything AOE (Ice Storm will not cut it.)

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Consider your statement disputed. I don't care for telling people my attacks because people can think for themselves. While you may enjoy making a guide and outlining this, I prefer not to see cookie cutter builds and would like people to try stuff out on their own to learn... like I had to. Powers, slots, etc. I don't talk about spawn points because I already have problems with people hunting in my areas and lowering my spawns regularly. Last thing I need is 5+ people messing me up. Perhaps when I am done with TV i'll talk about it. Then again, maybe people should just explore zones themselves instead of things being handed to them on a silver platter.

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Also, I realize now that RSRobinson will most likely make a comment regarding attack powers and that I must be using ice breath twice, as he has many times before.

Since I would like to head that discussion off at the pass, let me give one combo (which I am not using, but know for a fact will work)

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Lightning_Fast [ QUOTE ]
The buildup isn't for ice storm, and vs dual frost breaths, I don't have to stick around except to kill fb misses, if I choose to. Nor do I have to try and line up another cone.

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Cambios [ QUOTE ]
Lightning_Fast: You have never answered the question of whether you are using 2 frost breaths to take out these entire packs or not.

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Lightning_Fast: Are you killing with 2 frost breaths or have you found some other source of pack-sized AoE damage for ice blasters?

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Lightning_Fast, the only possible AOE combinations Ice/Devices has to kill AOE in the 20s is Frost Breath/Frost Breath or Frost Breath/Ice Storm. That's it. ... You've explicitly stated that you don't Frost Breath twice.

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I must be doing something right with AOE...

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I have given 2 examples up to now. I know many people don't read and probably never saw them. Another Ice blaster (33) gave a possible solution. I'll give even one last one, a specific example based on everyone's desire for me to use 2 frost breaths.

Can Ice be an efficient AOE blaster based on RSR's original post's mob criteria?

Ummm... yeah, of course.

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Everyone is so concerned about what powers I use, in what order, and how I am doing it.

That was never the point but has been the only concern of so many it scares me.

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Lightning_fast: Why did it take about 5 pages and a week before you'd finally admit you were AoE killing by using 2 frost breaths?

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Lightning_Fast [ QUOTE ]
Blindness still prevails. What post did you read?

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Ok, what IS your point? Coming here and offering a 'trust me it can be done' build? Knowing people reading this thread would very likely ask for specifics AND still post a self proclaimed method without disclosing any finer points? It's a simple concept: you back up what your say with specific info and methods, how can you expect to convince anyone by overlapping your words?

This thread has the intent to let people know what mistakes/advantages others have gone through, so they won't fall into the same pit, or save themselve a few rerolls. Knowing that, and STILL bears the attitude of 'you guys will just have to go through it all....like I had to' doesn't put you on any credible stance nor impression.

To whoever mentioned Tahiro...yeah, this guy's just like him, claiming to have some kind of uber SR build that's untouchable, yet unable to give out ANY specifics.

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I'll give even one last one, a specific example based on everyone's desire for me to use 2 frost breaths.

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Ok, cut to the chase, what IS your caltrop + 2 attack combo you've mentioned? You've said so many times that you must be doing something right with AOE, yet you are still evading the question and offering set ups from 'other people.'

No offense, I believe your claim about mowing down blue/whites, and I'm not powergaming (2~3 hours per night, if available). I just want to know what exactly this 'caltrop + 2 attacks' which you've claimed to be effecient is, when there really aren't that many AOE -and- you've said it's not double FB.

So I decided to reread his posts again.

1. His stable attack combo is caltrop + 2 attacks.

2. He claims to be a viable -1/equal minion AOE'r. I believe him since most 'simple' (ie. physical attack only, no hold/mez/diso) mobs at blue/white can be killed easily.

3. The 'valuable reliable information' never went further than the previous two points, he did not want to disclose hunting grounds, and he didn't reveal what the second attack of that combo is. We just know it's caltrops, -one- FB, and whatever else.

So let me get this straight...posting in a powerlvl thread to say that his build won't be going as fast, but definately viable at underhunting, while casting a negative glance at people who want to use what's known to work...

Yeah, valuable reliable information of what not to do. I've learned another lesson at someone else's expense. Thanks.

Ice/Device, with caltrop and (assuming) Hasten is on, how do you do all right with aoe, -without- dual FB/Ice Storm? The -other- aoe is Trip Mine?

Look...if you are trying to say 'it works but since I found it, you'll have to find it on your own,' then just say so, instead of claiming it works but evading inquiries.

Things we know from what Lightning_Fast has revealed:

1. His blaster (according to his sig at the time of posts) is lvl30 Ice/Device

2. He doesn't use Aim/Build up/FB/Ice Storm, or he could be saying that he doesn't use Build up.

3. He doesn't seem to use dual FB either, or he doesn't want people to start copying exactly what he does, hence the hesitation.

4. At lvl30, effective aoe for an Ice/Devices are FB and Trip Mine. But setting up a good trip mine (center of a pack) usually requires a smoke grenade.

5. Blizzard is at clvl32, and Time Bomb is at clvl35.

So, if no dual FB (assuming he has Hasten), what else can you use to wipe out a pack of mobs with effective use of aoe?