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I suspect we're not understanding each other.
I'm replying to:
Quote:I'm stating, no, they are not all the same. There are three trees for the alpha slot. We're getting the first two tiers of the tree with Issue 19. Those two tiers constitute 3 different Alpha ehancements. 2nd tier grants enhancement to two aspects. So I don't consider them the same.What the hell. Seriously how much more testing is needed for the alpha slot? Aren't they all the same?
I would prefer that we use the heck out of these lower tiers so the devs can see the impact they have on game play before releasing the upper tiers.
If they release all the tiers at once, and then suddenly realize adjustments will be necessary, there will be more whining on epic proportions. -
Quote:...um...no. Maybe I'm not understanding the question, but there are 9 different enhancements for the Alpha slots that will be available when Issue 19 launches.Originally Posted by Santorican
What the hell. Seriously how much more testing is needed for the alpha slot? Aren't they all the same? -
Quote:Well...you could get luckyOriginally Posted by Satanic_Hamster
Ah, thought Des was implying you could run LGTF as a meaningful source of merits.
Seriously, how are you out Vanguard merits? On Desmodas Siazar I've purchased every costume piece, the salvage extension and numerous HVAS....I'm still sitting on a stockpile of 2500 Vanguard merits.
Did you buy a HVAS every day? -
Since the BotZ nerf, I've shifted to typed defense builds for Dark Armor and have been VERY happy with the results. S/L and E/Ne defense bonuses are easier to acquire with out making sacrifices to damage enhancement or endurance management.
My DM/DA should be at 98% of her build when issue 19 goes live, at which point I'll be focusing on my BS/DA. I'm estimating I can have the following build up and running in about 30 days, probably less. It's designed to be soft capped to S/L and E/Ne.
Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.81
http://www.cohplanner.com/
Click this DataLink to open the build!
Desnocta Blades I19 A: Level 50 Magic Scrapper
Primary Power Set: Broad Sword
Secondary Power Set: Dark Armor
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Body Mastery
Hero Profile:
Level 1: Hack -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5)
Level 1: Dark Embrace -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(7), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(7), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(9), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(46), GA-3defTpProc(48)
Level 2: Slice -- Erad-Dmg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), Erad-%Dam(11), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(11), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg(13)
Level 4: Death Shroud -- Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Erad-Dmg(15), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15), C'ngBlow-Dmg/EndRdx(17), C'ngBlow-Acc/Dmg(17), C'ngBlow-Acc/Rchg(19)
Level 6: Murky Cloud -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(19), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(21), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(21)
Level 8: Parry -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(23), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(23), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(25), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(25)
Level 10: Obsidian Shield -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(27), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(27), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(29)
Level 12: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), HO:Enzym(45)
Level 14: Super Jump -- Zephyr-ResKB(A)
Level 16: Dark Regeneration -- Theft-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Theft-Acc/EndRdx/Heal(29), Theft-+End%(31), Nictus-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(31), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(31), H'zdH-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(33)
Level 18: Whirling Sword -- Erad-Dmg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), Erad-%Dam(33), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg(34), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(34), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34)
Level 20: Cloak of Darkness -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(36), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(50)
Level 22: Build Up -- Rec'dRet-ToHit(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(36)
Level 24: Boxing -- Empty(A)
Level 26: Disembowel -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(37), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(37), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(39)
Level 28: Cloak of Fear -- SipInsght-%ToHit(A), SipInsght-Acc/ToHitDeb(39), SipInsght-Acc/Rchg(39), SipInsght-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(40), SipInsght-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(40), HO:Enzym(40)
Level 30: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(42), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(42), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(42)
Level 32: Head Splitter -- Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), Erad-%Dam(43), C'ngBlow-Acc/Dmg(43), C'ngBlow-Dmg/EndRdx(45), C'ngBlow-Dmg/Rchg(45)
Level 35: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), HO:Enzym(36)
Level 38: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 41: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 44: Physical Perfection -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(46)
Level 47: Maneuvers -- HO:Enzym(A), HO:Enzym(48)
Level 49: Laser Beam Eyes -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(50), Thundr-Acc/Dmg(50)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Critical Hit
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 1: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(48)
Level 1: Stamina -- P'Shift-EndMod(A), EndMod-I(46)
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Quote:If one of the TFs you run is a LGTF, you should come out with enough merits. Only takes 150 to craft a component, but you can only do it every 18 hours.Originally Posted by Satanic_Hamster
Assuming you have enough merits.
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You can unlock and slot the first alpha enhancement in about 3-6 hours. That's running Ramiel's arc, two TFs and buying a component with Vangaurd merits.
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Quote:Sorry, Forums wonky on my end. I can't tell what open and closed ATM.Originally Posted by MunkiLord
Your comment wasn't even slightly helpful since there has been a lot of activity in the last few hours.
If you were referring to TheOcho's explanation on the bad info then I don't really see how that is relevant.
Can everyone access this link?
http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showt...14#post3318414
As to the relevance, it explains when we can expect to see the higher tiers of the Alpha slot. -
Quote:See Community Digest.Originally Posted by MunkiLord
From Zombie Man's guide:
Well this is extremely lame. Looks like we gotta wait even longer to get all of the Alpha Slot. -
Purples are a mixed bag. On many builds, characters are actually stronger without purples. Desmodas Siazar has 4 purples sets and I have considered removing them many times. Honestly, the only reason she still has them is because the current respec system makes them too much of a pain to remove.
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Quote:Originally Posted by Werner
There's not much point to endurance once you're sustainable, and We can already build for sustainable endurance. But damage, and recharge depending on what you're after, don't have a limit like that.
I can see that on some power sets. Other power sets have made sacrifices or were forced into a specific Epic in order to achieve that sustainability. Cardiac is potentially as good if not superior to some of those choices. This would free up builds to focus more on other areas, such as recharge or defense. -
Quote:I would disagree.Originally Posted by Neogumbercules
One reason I wasn't terribly concerned with pushing up more E defense is that I assume a large amount of the energy based attacks thrown at me are going to have a smashing component. In that case my smashing defense will take over anyway.
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Thank you Tribid, that sounds worth looking into.
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Quote:I'd love to see explanations as to why? Seems like Cardiac would be equally if not more popular. I think it will all come down to primary/secondary and IO build.Originally Posted by Shred_Monkey
I do think everyone who's studying this out will be opting for damage or recharge.
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Neogumbercules, you may want to consider using Leandro's temp I19 Mid's setup.
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Quote:You may be correct. He's actually got 3 slots left unused.Originally Posted by ClawsandEffect
I presume it is a planned build for after i19 goes live and Fitness is inherent, and he doesn't have the update to Mid's that reflects it.
But if that's the case, there are no slots set aside for it. Probably something to consider. -
I think you're placing too much emphasis on S/L defense. It's great to have, but only after you've evened out Energy defense. Yes S/L is more common, but you've already got great resistances to it, where as Energy resistances are really weak. You can't add significant amounts of Energy resistance, but you can beef up Energy defense.
EDIT: Also, curious as to why you're ignoring your Fitness pool?" -
Quote:Depending on how powers are slotted, it could be 30% global recharge. Any power not all ready at DR from ED would get full benefit of the buff.Originally Posted by Santorican
How did you figure 30% global recharge?
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Quote:Taken from New York Post article
Post: Issue 19 only introduces one "level" of the Incarnate system; will future free expansions only roll out one additional level at a time, or is this just an "introduction" to the process? IE, will Issue 20 suddenly introduce 5 new Incarnate levels?
Bianco: Its an introduction to the Incarnate System and, since I love Top Chef, I like to call it an amuse bouche because its a taste to whet the appetite for more to come from the Incarnate System. Matt Positron Miller would probably call it a Sneak Peek, but I like my reference better.
As for timing, rather than dump a stack of Incarnate Levels on the player or force them to wait several-month-long increments between Issues, Positron has publicly stated that he plans to dole them out a bit at a time. So wed seed the first, let players chew on it for a while, and then when the time is right (maybe a month, maybe more, maybe less), the next one is released. This way, the content is as close to a steady stream as we can make it, not trickle-and-starve or flood-and-done. -
You're build is OK. You'd certainly be very successful with it, but I do have a few suggestions.
You've targeted Impervium Armors for +end bonuses, which is a great idea for endurance management. Thing is, you could achieve similar levels of endurance management and obtain more defense bonuses.
Your current build design get really good S/L defense, but your're Energy defense could really be better. IMHO, Energy damage is kind of a weak spot in Dark Armor's inherent mitigation.
As ClawsAndEffect mention, Reactive Armor can help you boost up Energy Defense. For AoE powers, I like three Eradication for +max End and Energy Defense. This regains some of the + end lost from Impervium Armors and adds big Energy Defense bonuses to your build.
Keep in mind, if you're going with the Cardiac Alpha, endurance management will improve dramatically on your build. I seriously doubt you'll find much need for Conserve Power once you have it.
Here's what my build looks like. It has 32% S/L defense and 36% E/Ne defense.
Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.81
http://www.cohplanner.com/
Click this DataLink to open the build!
Desangre I19 Build A: Level 50 Magic Scrapper
Primary Power Set: Claws
Secondary Power Set: Dark Armor
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Mu Mastery
Hero Profile:
Level 1: Swipe -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(39)
Level 1: Dark Embrace -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(5), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(7), RctvArm-ResDam(7)
Level 2: Strike -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(9), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(9), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(36)
Level 4: Slash -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(11), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(13), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(29)
Level 6: Death Shroud -- Erad-Dmg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15), C'ngBlow-Acc/Dmg(17), C'ngBlow-Dmg/EndRdx(17), C'ngBlow-Dmg/Rchg(19)
Level 8: Murky Cloud -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(19), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(21), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(21)
Level 10: Obsidian Shield -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(23), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(23), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(25)
Level 12: Spin -- Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(25), Erad-Dmg(27), C'ngBlow-Acc/Dmg(27), C'ngBlow-Dmg/EndRdx(29)
Level 14: Follow Up -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(31), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(31), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(33)
Level 16: Super Jump -- Zephyr-ResKB(A)
Level 18: Dark Regeneration -- Theft-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Theft-Heal/Rchg(33), Theft-+End%(34), Nictus-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(34), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(34), H'zdH-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(36)
Level 20: Cloak of Darkness -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 22: Focus -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(36), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(37)
Level 24: Combat Jumping -- Zephyr-ResKB(A)
Level 26: Eviscerate -- Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Erad-%Dam(39), C'ngBlow-Acc/Dmg(40), C'ngBlow-Dmg/Rchg(40), C'ngBlow-Dmg/EndRdx(40)
Level 28: Cloak of Fear -- N'mare-Acc/EndRdx(A), N'mare-EndRdx/Fear(42), N'mare-Acc/Rchg(42), Cloud-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(42), Cloud-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(43), Cloud-Acc/ToHitDeb(43)
Level 30: Boxing -- Empty(A)
Level 32: Shockwave -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(33), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(43), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(45), Posi-Dam%(45)
Level 35: Tough -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), S'fstPrt-ResKB(46)
Level 38: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 41: Mu Bolts -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(46), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48)
Level 44: Zapp -- Empty(A)
Level 47: Ball Lightning -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(50), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(50), Posi-Dam%(50)
Level 49: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Critical Hit
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 1: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(48)
Level 1: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(46)
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Not setting any budget limits right now. If a great gift idea seems out of budget, I can recruit other family members to chip in.
I've just been informed the 3 year old is into Dora, Tinkerbell, and Strawberry Shortcake.
The 9 year old just got a laptop...(I'm still struggling with this concept), but word is she's getting into computers...ok loving this child already.
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Quote:Any suggestions?Originally Posted by Grey Pilgrim
Do they like to read? If so, could get some good age appropriate books.
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I need to buy my nieces Christmas presents.
I have three nieces ages 9,6, and 3. I've never met them (long story.) This year, for the first time, all three will be with the family for Christmas. Situation is such that it will likely be years before I see them again. I would really like to get each one a nice Christmas present.
I don't think I ever bought anything for little girls this young, so I have absolutely no idea what to get them.
I need some suggestions/guidance on age appropriate gifts. What's popular for this age group?
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I think the selling point is the ED exemption. While I admit many of these Alpha choice would lack luster in my scrapper (which I play more) I could see their utility on other ATs. I do think Cardiac will be the obvious most popular form the onset. It's rarely efficient to slot more than one endurance reduction in our powers. Now, we've essentially be granted a "7th" slot in every power for endurance reduction. I tend to slot all my resistance powers until the hit DR from ED. Suddenly getting addition resistance above that doesn't seem like anything to sneeze at. Not that it's something to write home about either. As we move into the rarer slotting options, where ED exception get higher, things start to look rather impressive.
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Quote:Soft capping to all types isn't necessary. Ignoring that soft capping isn't necessary for Dark Armor, it's easier to obtain S/L/E/Ne defense values than M/R/AoE. Final builds of either variation will be equally as strong.Originally Posted by Transhade
However, it is far easier to soft cap all the positional than all of the typed. Builds that are not "final" may have more benefit from typed over position at some points.
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Quote:IMHO, this is no longer true. In many instances, I feel it's better to pursue typed defense over positional. For Dark Armor, I find stacking S/L/E/Ne to be as effective as M/R/AoE.Originally Posted by Transhade
I would have some concern with the end usage/end recovery on the build. Since IO's make it easier to get positional defenses higher than typed you could drop down some melee defense to get AOE and ranged higher.
But that being said, aside from the end issue, this build probably would survive a RWZ challenge. However there is some room for improvement.