Chyll
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Welcome to the game!
One the best aspects of playing City of, is that you'll have ample opportunity to try any mix of powers (or Archetypes) that you want so over time, don't worry there.
As for your current selections, /rad is a solo and team friendly secondary so if it fits your theme then you should be fine there.
Fire/ is going to give you the best raw damage of the choices you listed. I like Dark/ myself, but it has less dmg than others due to its debuff component. Assault Rifle/ looks cool, but I've never been jazzed about it in play.
My 0.02 inf: I'd suggest fire/rad, given your post. -
I have just discovered the wonder of Cashoo, and I have to say I am incredibly impressed. Running off to plan commissions....
Quote:So very this.Originally Posted by GeneralKnowledge
Nice job on the costume Cashoo. You look sexy, evil, and mortifying all at the same time, very cool. -
Inspiration dumps any time I hit the market.
While working on the crafting badges: common IOs.
Also did the old base salvage route when that was available
If I were starting on them now... I'd probably run up a pile of tix in AE, trade that in for common salvage and then go dump stacks at 'sell now' prices. -
Quote:I have wondered the same, GG. Specifically, I have tried to imagine the sewers in ultra-mode...Originally Posted by Golden Girl
There's something I don't think I've seen any mention of - will the new ultra mode graphics be used on mission maps and other indoor areas too, or are they just for the zones?
Like will they be in, for example, the warehouse maps, as well as the non-instanced indoor places like City Hall, the AE buildings, stores and Vanguard buildings?
And if they're not used on indoor misison maps, would they still be used on outdoor ones, like the Safeguard/Mayhem maps, and places like the Hydra dimension and Werewolf world? -
I neglected to send a bug report in last night for this, but I just noticed a thread over on the EU side that (if my limited French skill is still worth anything) appears that it may possibly be a related issue.
I thought I'd share and see if anyone else noticed anything odd last evening with bases.
In my case, I attempted to enter the base portal and got a 'map failed to load' message and dumped back to Talos Island. I tried again twice more, without succes. I told my team mate who happened to be in the base at the time. On the 4th try I zoned in, but it took a long time to load.
Then, while we were standing there managing an inf. transfer a character zoned in at the entrance. They were very confused, as they claimed to have clicked on a mission entrance but instead appeared in our base - and they weren't in our SG. They were very confused, "Where am I?" It was amusing, and odd. -
So, in short,
the program is complicated, things get missed, they try to fix them, they may miss something else, patience is a virtue (though at a guess, Virtue is not always patient), they'll get to it but something else will need fixing after that,...
Quote:Thankfully, I will just respec into [Dishrag] when that happens.Originally Posted by Catwhoorg
[Towel] is over powered and will be nerfed in the next patch down to the level of [washcloth] -
some random, and basic thoughts:
My Dark/Cold remains one of my favorite characters. nice balance of solo and team benefiting powers - in a buff and debuff balanced mix.
I have toyed with the idea of making a Dark/Pain on occasion, Pain Dom provides additional healing for yourself, and a mix of team oriented buffs.
Everyone always appreciates a /kin, though I've never leveled one. -
Quote:I heard that Silverado suggested underwater vehicles that can travel in space...Originally Posted by Techbot Alpha
But yeah, bring up Emmert, CO, make requests for the most commonly requested things (new engine, vehicles, underwater zone, moon base, etc) and watch the red flow.
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Quote:As I understand it, yes.Originally Posted by Postagulous
I looked up Freebird and it says "Grants Stealth for 120 seconds when used in an instant effect power. If used in a toggle, stealth will last 120 seconds after the toggle is turned off. Range of stealth is 300 feet in PvP, 30 feet in PvE." at the Paragon Wiki.
Does this mean that as long at the flight toggle is on, I am stealthed, and then for 120 after the toggle is turned off.
Well, if you are going to compare it to stacked stealth effects...Quote:Originally Posted by Postagulous
But if I get w/i 30 feet of an enemy I will be seen? I think I'm spoiled by SS+Stealth where I actually run into mobs.
Nope, same strength regardless of level as I understand it, as with all procs.Quote:Originally Posted by Postagulous
Also, since the IO won't age, are the higher lev one's stronger? Doesn't read that way.
As for you over all build plan, it looks pretty good to me. And hopefully is comfortable for your concept.
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Quote:I missed [Aim] not being in those builds, it is certainly desireable.Originally Posted by Postagulous
The more I look at them. The more I think build 3, but only up to 30, looks good.
One and two both remove aim, I'm not sure about that.
Concept is a perfectly respectable reason to skip anything, as far as I'm concerned.Quote:Originally Posted by Postagulous
And the reason I didn't include the Ice Armor was mostly based on what it looks like. It wouldn't fit my concept...which I hate to admit is a tiny blue fairy woman (who has to wait until 20 to get her wings).
I know people do take it, though I believe it is/was a PvP choice primarily. On the surface I'd agree that having more than one "oh, crap!" power isn't a bad idea, though.Quote:Originally Posted by Postagulous
Changes to 3 would be to put Blizzard at 32 and possibly drop Phase Shift altogether. I've never seen anyone take it, though it seems like a good complement to Hibernate.
The Freebird +Stealth is available as early as 15. This is a flight enhancement, so in line with dropping into [Fly] as soon as you can. The advantage there is any flight will activate it. And even after you land it lingers for a bit. I have no idea what the current costs on it run, tho.Quote:Originally Posted by Postagulous
Build 1 is good, but how soon would I be able to slot this +stealth IO?
Another option would be Celerity +Stealth (also starts at level 15), to put into perhaps [Sprint]. Activate that power and get harder to see for a bit, perhaps more situationally useful and less endurance intensive.
If I were looking at implementing this, I'd probably go the stealth IO route, and grab [Recall Friend] when I could fit in all the power juggling. It recharges fast enough, that I wouldn't feel the lack of team teleport in most situations, and if I can fly why worrying about self porting? (Though, there could be theme issue there I am forgetting about fairies.)Quote:Originally Posted by Postagulous
My thought, sans +stealth IO, would be to lose Aim from Build 3, putting stealth in there, then scoot Invisibility down, lose Phase Shift, put Blizzard at 32, and in the blank 30, maybe put Aim in there. ... But then I'll take Ice Storm at 35...
Four was my primary-centric build. Hmm.
I am not sure I'd call that a guide so much, as a set of suggestions. But, I'm flattered all the same. Nice to know its still considered somewhat useful. Chyll's first build is still in place as outlined in what you read. I did implement a second build, though, that is IOd and balanced against my more extensive experience since then. (still not particularly traditional, but his +regen is very niceQuote:Originally Posted by Postagulous
Oh and most of this was based on your guide, Cyclone Jack's, and Red Tomax's City of Data.
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Anything further in terms of theme or concept to help provide advice? It is clearly not the same as my namesake ice/ice/cold, but that's what is so cool about CoH. Anyway, understanding the variance in pushing in the teleport route in build 1 versus stealth in builds 2-3 would help.
That rambling aside, I'd toss Build 3 right out - far too late to pick up [Blizzard], IMO. So out of the stealth choices, I'd lean towards Build 4.
I lean towards picking up stealth via an IO rather than use up a power pick for it, and as such have never gone the invis/phase route in my selections.
That all said, and I'd look at Build 1 as my consensus recommendation from these selections.
As an addendum, skipping [Frozen Armor] as part of your limited mitigation hurts my sensibilities, though given the choices I don't have good advice on how to cram it in. (hmmm, you could get it in Build 2 - [Frozen Aura] is totally skippable if you have [Flash Freeze]. -
Quote:Originally Posted by Forsaken_Empire_EU
mercy island has some and here are a few mission on villains with them
Villain Story Arcs and Missions
Level Contact Story Arc/Mission Name
10-14 Dmitri Krylov The Vahzilok Conference (second mission)
paper do have them and atlas park mayhem mission but you need a low level toon for them
The story arc listed is excellent, even without the new difficulty sessions that mission was guaranteed a minimum number of skull bosses (also the clockwork that spawn the gears), with the new settings it should be much faster. Its a nice little mission set, the mission before provides embalmed cadavers. -
Quote:See, that right there is just the sort of hate mongering and wrong thinking that produces so much tension and unfortunate situations. The resistance is just instigating problems to the detriment of mankind. Long live Emperor Cole!Originally Posted by Orion_Star_EU
Yes, they* are all to be executed.
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Quote:Originally Posted by Golden Girl
Sounds like you're restricting freedom of speech there
Speech that is re-focused and re-directed to subject matter in support of mankind's benefit and the proper recognition of the positive aspects of a free and peaceful culture is not restricting. I would argue - nay, I would proudly proclaim - that it is liberating and permitting of a range of discourse unfettered by the limiting aspects of fear and degradation rampant within a society that allows unfiltered filth to cloud the minds of unprotected citizens. -
Regarding the OP, I see where you are coming from, but would tend to argue against it based on the idea that then it would feel like something more futuristic and different the vibe that Paragon City currently strives to achieve. You could argue it may be a nicer fit for the highly advanced and technologically savvy Praetoria... however, we really don't need the sky there cluttered with anit-Cole propoganda and subversive messages...
Quote:Now this is a truly interesting idea, particularly the MA arcs...Originally Posted by craggy
I think we should be able to advertise MA arcs or put up SG recruitment ads.
Hard to implement - risk of abuse, requiring vetting, etc. but a very interesting idea. -
I for one got it immediately, and applaud your situational awareness.
Did you broadcast a warning for any noobs or lowbies in the area though? Or just sweep on by? -
Nice tip, thanks.
I had not thought this through, but will certainly be experimenting some. -
Quote:This is where I roll also (red primarily but also blue some), and it has generally served quite nicely.Originally Posted by Aliana Blue
I always roll 30-34 bronze, it avoids the snipe sets and lets me dip on the sets that cap at 30 (Steadfast, Karma, Regenerative Tissue, etc.).
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Quote:I'd ask why you are betraying the pretty colours?Originally Posted by Orion_Star_EU
You would betray your people for pretty colours?
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Spines/Dark
Spines/Fire
Spines/Elec
Would all be AOE joy if you want something along those lines. -
Quote:This one looks good enough to make me sign up as a loyalist.Originally Posted by Orion_Star_EU
Mother Mayhem:
Westley, your one's coming in a sec...
The colors go great together. -
Quote:You have got to be kidding me! that is the stupidest idea I have ever...Originally Posted by Grouchybeast
I'm just sad that the zombies don't spawn in Ouroboros.
LOL. That would be awesome!Quote:Originally Posted by Grouchybeast
I'd love to hover off the edge of the rock, and watch them spawn, plummet away, and reappear with a splash in the fountain in the middle. Then shamble back towards me...jump off...plummet...splash into the fountain...shamble back towards me...
*heads off to ouro to file his petition* -
My scrappers may "aggressively arrest", but they never kill. This hardly rises to the level of forcing me down any path.
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Quote:The market has never entered into my decision making to play any AT.Originally Posted by Shubbie
It hasnt exactly helped them either, and I think its one of the things that is artificially suppressing villain population is the weak villain market.
Healthier? My most accomplished marketer may be a villain, but I have no problems making inf in exactly the same way doing the same things either side.Quote:Originally Posted by Shubbie
Since it has access to both zone sets and the hero market, since the hero market is so much healthier.
I just don't understand this "merge the markets" noise. -
Quote:Ah ha! Early DOOOM on the issues. Got it!Originally Posted by Mr. NoPants
We're talking about the imminent total failure of all things Paragon because of I18. Going Rogue is awesome.
A new record! (No wonder I was confused.) Well done all.