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I really dig the passives on INV, especially with the added slow resistance and end drain resistance.

Slotting wise, it depends on your overall build. I tend to treat them as IO mules and my projected build will have them 3 slotted for set bonuses (res en/el). RPD I just place the +3% def from Steadfast set. Tough Hide I'll 4 slot for bonuses.

I say it depends on the character in question.

Here is some more ancedotal evidence. My new claws/ brute runs at -1 difficulty (x3-5 depending) until I can get stamina, SOs and a few more powers. Why? It's more fun and possibly more efficient.

I don't have to worry about endurance as much since the enemies tend to fall faster. If I didn't have a AoE like Spin I might find it more difficult.

Anyways, I've been running at -1/x2 on most of my new characters and then adjust accordingly based on their capabilities.

RE: KHTF

We ran this TF over the weekend. Everything went fine until the last mission (duh) where we are required to save Katie's spirit and lead her to the entrance. The only problem we ran into is that she wouldn't follow us if we flew.

We had to lead her out the old fashion way by killing everything in our path, the ambushes and whatever else that crazy witch aggroed.

Total time on the TF was 40 mins. Probably took us an extra 10-15 on the last mission compared to previous runs.

Just thought I would join in on the actual topic, sortof-ish.

To the OP, be sure to only send one petition from the leader of the team. Sending in multiple only clogs the system and could slow down response.

If you don't get help in 10-15 mins, then I would think about sending another petition (from the team lead again).

Anyone remember my LSD comment a few pages ago?

At first it was merely an attempt at humor but it turns out the statement was highly accurate.

Forumite: BI, it's not a conspiracy. The devs have stated it's a bug and will be fixed.
BI: Whatevs! The near-sighted dragon in my pillow will not allow me to fall for such lies!

Dang, seems I missed all the fun in this thread. Silly barking spiders.

Doesn't really bother me. I run TFs/SFs for the badges and merits. Rarely do I run one higher than Heroic/Villainous.

However, I don't understand the limitations and do not agree with it overall. It would be nice to get some clarification.

Is it due to system limitations (not allowing decreasing diff, prevents increasing the diff in turn) or a design decision?

It did for me. I would have said "breaks" otherwise.

Bad, only because you used "Thus..."

Which means your post is automatically fail. Thems the brakes.

I wonder if it was unintentional or not. Since AE isn't affected I have to think it was intentional.

If so, I don't like it. Less options = less good.

Hmm, I'm on the fence here.

On one hand, I like the idea of it being an accolade but on the other hand we are crossing over QoL Improvement and into being lazy.

Probably because there aren't many ways to protect against toxic damage in this game.