ChrisMoses

OK, that worked well enough. However, now that I'm opening it more, I should probably fix this issue...

At some point I followed some directions to access the Beta server that involved changing the Target of my NC Soft Launcher shortcut.

The target is currently: "D:\Program Files (x86)\NCSoft\Launcher\NCLauncher.exe" /LaunchGame=CohBeta

Which opens the launcher, and immediately starts launching the beta. I usually just click cancel, and then switch to the actual game link. However, if there is a patch to download on the beta, this creates all sorts of issues

So, what can I change about that target to simply open the NC Soft Launcher and not auto-load either the beta nor the game? And not lose my access to the Beta server?

Thanks.

I don't mind controlled knockback. Energy Torrent I can handle; at least the enemies are still in the same general area.

With this set, I may actually respec my energy/energy and he'll finally be able to use his second AoE (Explosive Blast).

Oh, this is where I should have asked, I guess.

How long is the mission? What levels?

Thanks.

Can anyone tell me about how long the summer event mission is? I have plans tonight, but I wanted to try to fit it in beforehand.

Gametrailers... plays game trailers. I thought their specialty was HD trailers for a while.

I got the most out of the site as the host for the HAWP (Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin') web-series/comic/videos.

Those comments mentioned about "this game is still going?" is someone inquiring about the game that wouldn't have otherwise said anything about it. It's good to get out of your comfort zone once in a while.

I guess I just click past it so quickly that I've stopped noticing it. Hrmm.

I was really hoping we'd get it yesterday... Next week will be a lot busier for me, so now I'm content with them taking their time on it.

I don't even know how to get to Praetoria when creating a new character anymore.

Blasters were my original Issue 1 love, but we eventually grew apart as the years went on and melee damage became closer in comparison.

My first two blasters were Molecule Misfit (Energy/Ice) and Magician (Ice/Fire). I played them both to 50, then re-rerolled (early on, way before server transfers, extra slots, and renames were available) the former as an Energy/Energy, and the latter as a Fire/Storm Controller.

The Energy/Energy relies on Power Boost plus Aid Self for healing. I believe I have Conserve Power (which will become Energize), so it won't require any power shuffling. Because Power Boost + Aid Self is pretty potent and a part of my playstyle, I'll just keep both. I will have to find a way to sneak my snipe back into my build though; I always liked sniping, I just never had many opportunities to do so, especially because Energy's snipe always seemed to be the worst for pulling.

My other 50 blaster is Ice/Electric. It will be nice for Bitter Ice Blast to have longer range, but it never really bothered me. I don't know how I'm going to fit in Lightning Clap, or even if I really want it... I'll never use it in the middle of a mob, so... Also, no snipe.

I have many other blasters, but nothing that I'm sold on.

I created a Psy/Device just the other day in preparation for the changes, but... Outside of Targeting Drone and Cloaking Device, there isn't too much excitement in Devices for me. Gun Drone may be cool; I've never seen it.

At this point, the only thing getting me to play Blasters right now is the upcoming Water Blast set, which looks like the hotness. My inclination is to go Water/Mental, which wouldn't take advantage of any new changes (no snipe, no changes to Mental).

My NC Soft Launcher freezes every time I leave my computer idle and unattended until it goes to sleep. I'm then forced to shut the launcher via the Task Manager. Has anyone else experienced this? Is it a Known Issue? Is there anything I can do to prevent the issue?

Thanks.

So, after realizing that Water Blast doesn't have a snipe, I decided I could go ahead and make a /Devices character in preparation for the upcoming changes. I actually had a Psy/Device already, which I had made a while back and forgot about, but when I went to play that, I noticed that Psy doesn't have Aim, which I considered to be really important since /Dev lacks Build Up. Then I looked at the others, and my next inclinations went as follows:
1. Assault Rifle - again, no Aim.
2. Dual Pistols - No snipe, so pointless for the changes.
3. Sonic - No snipe
4. Dark - What the... What are these weird, utility Dark powers? Is Dark the lowest damaging set of the bunch? At first glance, it looked like it would have to be.
5. Fire - I have a Fire/Mental that I rolled but never played, but I was probably going to go Water/Mental, so maybe he can be forgotten (though he had a great name).

So. Any suggestions? I've played Ice/ (moot, no snipe) and Energy to the death, so I'd prefer to skip those. Elec/Devices really intrigues me, because I've never played Elec/ beyond 17, but I have no interest in being a sapper (I'd probably skip Short Circuit, especially because there isn't great synergy with /Dev), and from what I hear here, Elec/ is suffering well beyond what these changes address.

So... Help!

What if Voltaic Sentinel was finally made into a real pet? Would that fix it?

I know they don't want to do that, but I always thought that would be super helpful. Voltaic Sentinel has always been a cool little concept power, but if it was actually sustainable and more useful, it may convince me to actually play my Elec/Energy blaster who has been abandoned ever since I discovered other blasters back in issue 2 or so.

I'll try to make it a point to stop by, but Saturday's are normally non-Paragon time. Especially without a designated time...

Can someone live blog whatever the announcement is? The site happens to be blocked at work.

... hmm. Bummer. I don't know where I got the PBAoE impression from. Bummer.

So I was looking at the Water powers, and Dehydrate (the PBAoE) sounds like it would fit perfectly with Drain Psyche, making /Psy a favorite choice.

But... That's only as I understand Drain Psyche - I've only played one to level 22. Is the synergy is good as I'm thinking? or is there some drawback I'm not considering?

Thanks.

Can the Nemesis LT give Vengeance when he dies?

Yeah, my theme would definitely benefit from some of the more human pets; like the Family, or maybe some Skulls. But I guess some high-level versions from those groups would need to be introduced first.

Great, thanks for the responses.

Nothing really works with my theme (a former football player who juiced himself up too much and became a super-villain), so I think I'm just going to go with some giant robots.

Heh. I actually caused a lot of confusion unintentionally. When I put "How do I unlock Incarnate?" that was only because I'd said "Incarnate" too much and had it on my brain. I meant, "How do I unlock the Hybrid slot?"

As for ATOs, is it worth respeccing a completely set IO'd character to get a set in? Either orange or purple?

Thanks again.

I was looking for input about Lore pet choices for a brute. Do any particularly stand out? I'm Stone/Willpower, and I'd say that if I had to pick a weakness it might be not enough AoE damage. Do any particularly excel in that area?

Hybrid suggestions would be great as well. And I was going Reactive (Interface) and Barrier (Destiny), but I'll listen to suggestions if ya got 'em.

Thanks.

Oh, also, can someone give me a breakdown of the Archetype-specific enhancements? Are they always a better option?

Thanks.

Hey, few questions I've been wondering since reactivating...

What Incarnate options have been released? I know Hybrid is the newest, but I'm not sure if I missed anything else between there.
Follow up: How do you unlock Incarnate?

I know there was once an option to save a costume, but now I can't see it... Help?

Is there a post detailing the upcoming Water blaster powerset? I'm super curious.

I know Water is on Test now - Any ETA as to when it will be live?

Thank you.

I took my dad to see it last weekend. He loves the Stooges, so he was super-excited. I spent my childhood rolling my eyes at his Stooges episodes, so I wasn't especially looking forward to it.

He thought it was okay. Said, "It was about what I expected of a Three Stooges movie." I thought it was terrible, but he liked it, so that was the point.