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  1. Desmodos
    Numina's completed in 60 minutes with 10 deaths. Nice smooth run if not the fastest. Thanks to all that joined.
  2. Desmodos
    Ok, just realized I forgot to post this here...ooops.


    Well, if you act fast as in today is the last day, you may still be able to get on the queue for Brandon McKinney He's offering a sale that is considerably lower than his usual prices.



    I couldn't resist.

  3. Desmodos
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by _Panzer_ View Post
    I'm just curious is Dark Jedi still doing commisions?
    If I understood our last conversation correctly, Dark Jedi is not currently accepting commissions. He does pop on the Victory Forums now and again, I believe most his characters are on Victory. You should be able to PM him and ask him directly.
  4. Desmodos
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Mental_Giant View Post
    Clearly, it's just not Isos™ without MG™.
    I'm inclined to agree.
  5. Desmodos
    So.....Mental Giant, now that you got your CO Life Sub, you still in?
  6. Desmodos

    SuckerPunch

    POST-ACTION

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Fantomas View Post
    Does anyone know why SuckerPunch hasn't been updated?

    I was going to play w/ a few power selections for FM/Regen but FM isn't even a selection...I'd use mids but I'm at work...

    I have not seen SuckerPunch post on the forums or in game in quite sometime. I suspect he is not actively playing the game ATM. Unless someone took over the project in his absense, I wouldn't expect any updates any time soon.

    Mid's Hero Planner project was taken up by someone else, the name escapes me ATM. I know they are working to update that project.
  7. Desmodos
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Satanic Hamster
    Put me and Vood down for it.
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Satanic Hamster
    Well, Vood said in front of 113 witnesses in Victory Forum that he'd join the run if I posted for it in the forums. I wasn't sure I wanted to do Qfield, but if Vood was up for it, what the heck, you know?
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by VoodooCompany
    What I actually said was that if you personally posted for the TF yourself, I'd join.
    Now this looks to me like all terms of the agreement have been met. Thanks for clearing that up Voodoo. Cya Sunday.
  8. Desmodos

    i16 open beta

    POST-ACTION

    At this point, Power Customization borders on kind of nifty and completely usless for Dark Armor. Until the darkening pulse for Dark Armor is removed, it does little address the concerns regarding Dark Armor obscuring your character. To this end, Cloak of Darkness needs to be granted an alternate animation as well.

    Quote:
    Dark = 1 range hold, 1 ST range, and 3 cones 1dam,1immob,1kb
    I've seen this grouping for Darkness Mastery a few time and I am beginning to wonder if I'm somehow reading it wrong.
    • Torrent (cone knockback with a ToHitdebuff weak S/L damage...seriously S/L?!?)
    • Petrifying Gaze (ST hold)
    • Dark Blast (ST ranged neg. damage with ToHitdebuff)
    • Tenebrous Tentacles (cone immobilize with ToHitdebuff and moderate neg. damage DoT)
    • Nightfall (cone moderate neg. damage DoT with ToHitdebuff)

    Why did Darkness Mastery need another cone? Another DoT cone at that? Dark Obliteration would have been a better choice, IMHO. Tar Patch or Dark Pit I would have understood being as I never believed they'd give up Darkest Night.

    I still would like to see the option to skip Tier 1 and Tier 2 epics.
  9. Desmodos

    DB/Dark?

    POST-ACTION

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Celidya View Post
    That's not only because of endurance but power priority, at least for me. It depends on the primary of course, but usually i wait until 24 or 28 for Death Shroud. I'm fine with endurance but with all the stamina pre-requisites, the needed armor powers, the travel power pre-requisite and the travel power itself... I usually prefer to pick real attacks first until i have a decent attack chain so i don't spend 1 or 2 seconds waiting for something to recharge while Death shroud is ticking.

    Only exception to that is on a brute. Death shroud + fury is well worth losing an attack
    I wasn't implying everyone who delays Death Shroud do so for endurance reasons, though I can see how that could be inferred by my post. The point being Death Shroud is an endurance management tool often misunderstood by those new to Dark Armor.

    I tend to delay the selection of Murky Could where you take it fairly early. Nothing wrong with either approach, simple a difference of opinion. I don't fine Murky Cloud to be of great use until the mid 20s. This frees me to to take Death Shroud by level 4 without sacrificing powers from my primary or pre-requisites for Stamina.
  10. Desmodos

    DB/Dark?

    POST-ACTION

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by theheat View Post
    so im sure its manageable with extreme attention.
    I rarely even look at my end bar.
  11. Desmodos
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Mental_Giant View Post
    I won't be playing the game long term.
    One way or another, I suspect this would have been the end result regardless.
  12. Desmodos

    DB/Dark?

    POST-ACTION

    Having placed your build in Mids, I have a few minor nit picks.
    • Stamina is over slotted. I would not bother pursuing small set bonuses like those gained from a 4th Performance Shifter. Max end is more effective in terms of set bonuses.
    • I'm not a fan of Mako's Bite. I know you are going for the defense bonuses, but you give up damage to do so. I would stick with Touch of Death, get the Ranged Defense else where.


    I'm posting this build as an example where else to pursue set bonuses. Keep in mind I'm a CoF fan so you won't be able to build yours exactly like this, but you can see how it can be effective.

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.401
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Cynsaya: Level 50 Magic Scrapper
    Primary Power Set: Dual Blades
    Secondary Power Set: Dark Armor
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fitness
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Teleportation

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Power Slice -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(3), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(3), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), T'Death-Dam%(50)
    Level 1: Dark Embrace -- ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), ImpArm-ResDam(7), ImpArm-ResDam/Rchg(7), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(9)
    Level 2: Ablating Strike -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(11), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(11), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(13), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(13)
    Level 4: Death Shroud -- M'Strk-Acc/Dmg(A), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx(15), M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg(15), M'Strk-Acc/EndRdx(17), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46)
    Level 6: Combat Jumping -- Zephyr-Travel(A), Zephyr-ResKB(9), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(45)
    Level 8: Blinding Feint -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(19), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(19), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(21), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), T'Death-Dam%(29)
    Level 10: Obsidian Shield -- ImpArm-ResDam(A), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(23), ImpArm-ResDam/Rchg(23), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(25)
    Level 12: Typhoon's Edge -- Erad-Dmg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(25), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(27), Erad-%Dam(27), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(29), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(48)
    Level 14: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 16: Dark Regeneration -- Theft-Acc/EndRdx/Heal(A), Theft-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(31), Theft-+End%(31), Nictus-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(31), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(33), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(33)
    Level 18: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+(33)
    Level 20: Super Jump -- Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(A), Zephyr-ResKB(43), Zephyr-Travel(45)
    Level 22: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(34)
    Level 24: Vengeful Slice -- T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(A), T'Death-Acc/Dmg(34), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(34), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(36), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), T'Death-Dam%(36)
    Level 26: Sweeping Strike -- Erad-Dmg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), Erad-%Dam(37), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(39), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46)
    Level 28: Cloak of Fear -- DampS-ToHitDeb/EndRdx(A), DampS-ToHitDeb/Rchg/EndRdx(39), DampS-Rchg/EndRdx(39), Cloud-Acc/Rchg(43), Cloud-Acc/ToHitDeb(46), Cloud-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(48)
    Level 30: Murky Cloud -- ImpArm-ResDam(A), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(40), ImpArm-ResDam/Rchg(40), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(40)
    Level 32: One Thousand Cuts -- Erad-Dmg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42), Erad-%Dam(42), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(43), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(45)
    Level 35: Oppressive Gloom -- Acc-I(A)
    Level 38: Cloak of Darkness -- HO:Enzym(A)
    Level 41: Boxing -- Empty(A)
    Level 44: Tough -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), Empty(48)
    Level 47: Weave -- HO:Enzym(A)
    Level 49: Recall Friend -- Zephyr-Travel(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(50), Zephyr-ResKB(50)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Critical Hit



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  13. Desmodos

    DB/Dark?

    POST-ACTION

    A few thoughts nothing huge, but bare in mind I don't have access to Mid's ATM.

    Quote:
    First, if I understood correctly it's a good idea to invest in +Defense, +End and +Recovery as a /Dark. I picked up the +End procs in Dark Regen and Stamina as well as Numina and Miracle uniques. Also ended up with 124 points of Endurance once I get the passive Accolades.
    This is an excellent start. Pretty much how I set mine up.

    Quote:
    Third, the Sweep combo attack. I didn't pick up 1k Cuts because most DB builds I've seen don't take it. I'll most probably try it during the leveling phase and make a final decision based on that. Is Sweep good enough to warrant the long animation of 1k Cuts? Should be noted that I really like AoE damage
    Not sure why you are seeing folks without 1k Cuts unless these are specialized high recharge builds relying solely on Attack Vitals. I would recommend taking 1K cuts for the mitigation offered by it and the Sweep Combo. In single target scenarios, Attack Vitals is the superior choice but I find plenty of opportunities to maximize AoEs. If you can knock spawns on their bums, the attack you less, which means you need to use Dark Regeneration less.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Celidya
    /Dark works better with fast activation times as well, if you're stuck in the animation, there's a good chance you'll fire dark regen too late if something unexpected happens.
    While I disagree with Celidya on Dual Blade animations (I like them), but a valid point is raised here. 1K Cuts can buy you time via knockdown, but you cannot use Dark Regeneration after 1K Cuts without interuppting the Sweep combo. You have to wait until after Powers Slice, then use DR followed by Typhoon's Edge. Learning to time this can be painful.


    DSorrow, the order of your power selection seems rather sub optimal to me. Is this a new character you plan to level or a respec you expect never to exemplar with. If you plan to never exemplar, it won't matter. If you plan to level up with this, I would recommend changing the order of power selection.

    I would recommend dropping Soul Transfer and Conserver power. These are highly situational powers.

    Deathshroud and Dark Regeneration should be taken as soon as they are available. Timid Dark Armor players push Death Shroud until post Stamina, which I can understand (but disagree with), but waiting until level 30 will hurt your endurance management and decrease your damage output.
  14. Desmodos
    Depends on Issue 16 Launch.

    Pre-I16 launch I role a Fire Melee/Dark Armor Scrapper. I've basically already made this character but haven't taken to time to level her. Just too many alts. She's only level 6 so re-roleing isn't to big a deal.

    Post-I16 launch I role a Electric Melee/Dark Armor Scrapper. This what I'm really excited to level up for Isos. I really enjoyed my Electric Melee/Dark Brute, but I just don't enjoy red side enough so she' still stuck at level 42.


    While we're at it, I have two requests going into the next Isos.
    • The return of the List
    • Weekly threads. I didn't really like the whole "one massive thread" thing.
  15. Desmodos
    Thank You, Hyperstike.

    That guide proved very helpful. Things are running as I expected now.
  16. Desmodos
    I followed the steps for the full install. It still created a Windows.old file.

    According to explorer, Windows.old is a 74 GB file. Why do I need this?


    EDIT: NVM. upon closer review of the link it seems I missed a step. Trying again. THanks.
  17. Desmodos
    I'm in the middle of a Vista re-install. Necessary for various reasons.

    I noticed the little prompt indicating the "old windows files still accessible" and wondered why these are not erased. There doesn't even seem to be a option to do so. So Vista doesn't reformat the drive you install it on? There is not option to do so? Should I reformat the drive elsewhere?
  18. Desmodos
    Sounds like what you are looking for a BIOS updates.

    CPUs and motherboards do get BIOS updates same as most other hardware gets driver updates. These are usually referred to as "flashing the BIOS".

    You'll need to check with the motherboard manufacturer for BIOS updates on your MoBo and instructions on how to install them. They will very likely be similar to how you install BIOS updates for your CPU.
  19. Desmodos
    I'm not big on a making characters on another server. Tried that many times and it's ended the same over and over again...with a character that never gets played.

    I do like the idea of a scrapper global channel to discuss/advise on builds and powersets. I always come away feeling I learned something new.

    So I joined the channel, just need to remember to add the tab to the chat windows...on every character...
  20. Desmodos
    Gonna post this here in the off chance it peaks Wassy's interest


    Ok, this is some what of a departure from the type of character I usually make.


    The picture should serve as a link to a larger version



    Backstory:sorry, I suck at brief versions
    • At 5'5" Gabriela Lopez had to beat out the odds to launch a successful modeling career, but she did it. She had just landed an Elite contract when her older brother Miguel approached her. Seems while Gabriela was working hard on her career, their kid brother Mario became addicted to Superadine and died of an overdose.

      Miguel Lopez was incensed by his brother's death while 'Dyne dealers continued to walk the streets. Miguel wanted to organize a citizens group to combat the problem, but he needed a public figure to get the people's attention. His sister being the aspiring model, he thought she'd be perfect. Gabriela agreed instantly and Citizens Against Dyne was borne. C.A.D grew quickly but it's members became mistrustful of Back Alley Brawler and Portal Corp. C.A.D believed Portal Corps and Back Alley Brawler were withholding information, so C.A.D began secret investigations to determine the truth behind Superadine. Soon after, every member of C.A.D disappeared.

      A few weeks later, a large Troll Rave had to be put down several heroes. Amongst the Supa Trolls, the heroes found the overdosed C.A.D members. It was suspected C.A.D may have learned an awful secret and were forced to O.D. on 'Dyne to keep it hidden. Unfortunately, every member of C.A.D died...except one Gabriella Lopez.

      It is unclear why Gabriella survived. It was also unclear why her body reacted differently to the Superadine than the other C.A.D members. While her skin turned green and her body grew to 8 feet, she retained her feminine features typically lost by Superadine overdoses. Regrettably, the overdose drove Gabriella completely insane...or so it was believed.

      It was theorized that Gabriella suffered from inter-dimensional perception sometimes associated with Superadine use. In an unorthodoxed attempt, doctors turned to inter-dimensional travelers in the hope some might be able to teach Gabriella to separate them. Unfortunately for Gabriella, the only person crazy enough to help her was Desmodas Siazar. While Desmodas was able to ground Gabriella to this dimension, her memories could not be recovered...so Gabs the tanker was borne.
  21. Desmodos
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by The_Masque View Post
    True you hate everyone equally.
    It's the easiest way to be fair.
  22. Desmodos
    Must...not...give in...to...tempta...ah screw it I'm on the list.

    His work really is nice.
  23. Desmodos
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by The_Masque View Post
    I will join the ITF and LGTF. I may however bring a villain, or do I mean "may I bring a villain?" nah the 1st one.

    I don't discriminate. Not even against you.
  24. Desmodos
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Kioshi View Post
    Great guide! I'm fairly knowledgeable on Dark Armor but I really enjoyed reading this, especially the strategies section. Great work!

    Agreed. Significant departure from how I approach the build yet clearly very effective. It's a great guide.
  25. Desmodos

    camera help please

    POST-ACTION

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dark_Respite View Post
    Might I recommend...

    http://paragonwiki.com/wiki/Demo_Edi...al_Information

    Michelle
    aka
    Samuraiko/Dark_Respite
    Appreciate the help, but out side of those heading to your videos, all the links on that page are no longer functional.