Dipster

Hey, First noticed this when doing the Positron part 1 TF, had a team with people using Time Manipulation and Energy Rifle and on the last mission our Shadows were using the tier 9 powers of those powersets.
Just done "Track your clone" mission from Dean MacArthur on my Street Justice Stalker whose only level 22 and yet my clone just used Crushing Uppercut on me (I checked the combat log to make sure).
AFAIK this only affects the new powersets released since I21, and I believe the system only used to give the dopplegangers the powers that are only available at your level range regardless of if you took them on your toon or not. Unless this has changed and I haven't noticed, stop giving them an unfair advantage

Thank you.

I know its not a really big important thing, but can I have my "Initiated into Arachnos" forum title back please, I didn't lick the PVC trousers of Ghost Widow for nothing :P

Isn't it really the same debate as MM's without their henchmen? Defenders only taking their blasts? Tanks only taking their attack powers? etc etc...

Can you please change Widow Smoke Grenade so it can either -
a) Be like the blaster version and be auto-hit or
b) Allow it to be slotted with the new Accurate To-Hit De-buff IO.

ta.

These affect a few of my toons.
Stalkers

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Mace Mastery
Disruptor Blast (in Place of Summon Spiderlings)
80 feet range, 15 feet radius AoE. 28.81 Smashing Damage, 27.81 Energy Damage. 10% chance for Mag 2.08 KB. 32 Sec Rech, 2 sec activation, 19 end.


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First off, Stalkers losing their pets, ok I understand that they are the stealthy types and don't particularly need friendly Mu mystics blasting mobs, but I always used mine to take the aggro off me, they start attacking the pet meaning I can get into a situation where the mobs have used the alpha up on them as well as the pets holding the aggro of the ones I'm not attacking. My three spiders were great cause even if a big attack killed one I still got two more running around and being annoying. I can understand why others would want it replaced but with disruptor blast? I always try to get as little aggro as possible as a stalker so most my attacks were single target, so why give me an AoE that'll only cause more trouble. I'll end by saying, changing it? ok (despite the purple recipes I had in it) but not for an AoE.

Scrappers

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Weapon Mastery
Targetting Drone (in place of Web Grenade, same stats as FA)

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So I can hit flyers really well now, as long as they don't do that thing, you know FLY! Don't see why this was changed IMO perhaps someone can explain.

Blasters

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Electric Mastery
Conserve Power (in Place of Shocking Bolt)
Surge of Power (in Place of EM Pulse)
2 Minute GodMode. +35% S/L/F/C/T, +42% Energy, +28% Negative Resist. Full -100% End Crash and -10,000% Recovery for 15 secs after 2 mins.


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I have Elec/Elec/Elec and all I can say is that I liked my holds. They were handy, but what I'm getting well I can't say that its too bad either. I could say that Conserve Power is no use, but that would be a lie, especially for toons who don't use stamina (I know not many but we have to take into consideration that people do, and the devs tell us we don't need it despite the fact that every NPC you encounter in the game has inherent fitness, but thats a different discussion) or are heavy end users. God mode for Blasters, got no complaint there, might even get a little cheer when I test it out more.

Tankers

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Ice Mastery
Shiver (in place of Chillblain) -52% Recharge/Speed for 10 secs, 24 sec recharge.
Freezing Rain (in place of Ice Storm) -30% Speed for 25 secs, -20% Speed for 25 secs after 10 sec delay, -10% resist/defence for 25 secs, 76 ticks of 0.33 damage


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Probably not much of a change of playstyle, didn't really use chilblain and probably would use shiver about the same. I will say this though, having more AoE's is always good for a tanker. Changing Ice Storm to Freezing Rain is actually good, I like me de-buffs so actually more useful.

Like most changes chances are I will just have to change my playstyle to adapt and its not as terrible as it first appears. I've been playing the game for 4 years now and if I have learned anything its that the bad stuff that come with changes are generally forgotten sooner or later, I mean nobody talks about ED weakening their toon nowadays do they?

*goes very quiet*

guys?

Was playing my PB last night and I was wishing it had a havoc punch style single target melee attack between radiant and incandecent stike. Then my mind wandered to all those electric brutes who keep asking for a self heal and it got me thinking. If you could add a 10th power to a set what would it be and why?

Don't know if this is an animation issue but can we have coat tails for the VEAT widows, I'm astounded at how you can turn your soldier into Wolf, Crab and Bane spiders yet the one piece missing from the widows is one of the most visually recognisable of the NPC's.

Don't know if this is related but ever since the patch was reapplied I haven't been able to get pass the server selection screen and it is constantly coming up with "Can't connect to DBserver" error message, but I'm on a laptop with an ATI card and have AOL as my ISP so I'm surprised I can play at all at some times. Going home tomorrow so I'll see if it works on a better system.

I'll give you the advice that all SR toons should know and helped me with my build, You need to take ALL the powers from SR to make a truly effective build, this makes the tight stalker builds even tighter. On a lighter note though once you have quickness the fast charging MA attacks come back even faster and so you don't need to take as many of them

Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.21
http://www.honourableunited.org.uk/mhd.php

Swift: Level 50 Technology Stalker
Primary Power Set: Martial Arts
Secondary Power Set: Super Reflexes
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fitness
Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Storm Kick -- Acc(A), Acc(3), Dmg(3), Dmg(13), Dmg(34), EndRdx(39)
Level 1: Hide -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:53(A), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg:53(9), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:53(13), LkGmblr-Def:53(17)
Level 2: Focused Fighting -- EndRdx-I:50(A), DefBuff-I:50(5), DefBuff-I:50(11), DefBuff-I:50(15)
Level 4: Focused Senses -- EndRdx-I:50(A), DefBuff-I:50(5), DefBuff-I:50(11), DefBuff-I:50(15)
Level 6: Assassin's Blow -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg:53(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx:53(7), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg:53(7), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:53(9), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:53(17), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:53(25)
Level 8: Focus Chi -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(40), RechRdx(43)
Level 10: Flurry -- Mako-Acc/Dmg:53(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx:53(29), Mako-Dmg/Rchg:53(29), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:53(37), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:53(37), Mako-Dam%:53(40)
Level 12: Placate -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(40)
Level 14: Super Speed -- Clrty-Stlth:53(A)
Level 16: Hurdle -- Jump-I:50(A)
Level 18: Health -- Heal(A), Heal(19), Heal(19)
Level 20: Stamina -- EndMod(A), EndMod(21), EndMod(21)
Level 22: Agile -- DefBuff-I:50(A), DefBuff-I:50(23), DefBuff-I:50(23)
Level 24: Practiced Brawler -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(25)
Level 26: Dodge -- DefBuff-I:50(A), DefBuff-I:50(27), DefBuff-I:50(27)
Level 28: Quickness -- Run-I:50(A)
Level 30: Crane Kick -- Acc(A), Acc(31), Dmg(31), Dmg(31), Dmg(34), EndRdx(46)
Level 32: Eagles Claw -- Acc(A), Acc(33), Dmg(33), Dmg(33), Dmg(34), EndRdx(37)
Level 35: Evasion -- EndRdx-I:50(A), DefBuff-I:50(36), DefBuff-I:50(36), DefBuff-I:50(36)
Level 38: Elude -- DefBuff-I:50(A), DefBuff-I:50(39), DefBuff-I:50(39)
Level 41: Mace Blast -- Dev'n-Dmg/EndRdx:53(A), Dev'n-Dmg/Rchg:53(42), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:53(42), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:53(42), Acc-I:50(43), Dmg-I:50(43)
Level 44: Mace Beam -- Mantic-Acc/Dmg:53(A), Mantic-Dmg/EndRdx:53(45), Mantic-Acc/ActRdx/Rng:53(45), Mantic-Dmg/ActRdx/Rchg:53(45), Mantic-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:53(46), HO:Centri(46)
Level 47: Web Cocoon -- G'Wdw-Acc/Hold/Rchg:53(A), G'Wdw-Hold/Rng:53(48), G'Wdw-Acc/Rchg:53(48), G'Wdw-Acc/EndRdx:53(48)
Level 49: Summon Spiderlings -- Acc-I:50(A), Acc-I:50(50), Dmg-I:50(50), Dmg-I:50(50)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Assassination

OK this is my build, you don't have to follow it exactly see it more as a guide, for instance you might want to take Practised Brawler sooner than I have taken it (Like lvl16 and get stamina at 22 instead)and the big thing (which I'm sure I'm gonna get laughed at) is Flurry from the speed pool, again this is a personal build to be used as a guide and Im quite happy with what I have got. Most people take Hasten so AS comes back quicker in PvP. Quickness gives you the same run speed boost as Swift from Fitness so I took hurdle instead. Mace Mastery is ace in PvP as you see those flyers and jumpers squirm as they fall out of the sky.

To the team,

I'm sorry for cancelling our meeting, The second invasion has thrown the Universities spending into haywire. Since the attacks have seemed to stop now, The university has begun funding outside projects again. Ours have taken priority due to the benefit the research will give heroes who pushed themselves too far during the invasion. So Synapse has agreed to challenging us again. The time will now be Thursday 16th August at 7pm. Unfortunatly the war has had its casulties. We have to say a fond farewell to Steven........'s Mug, it was knocked off the table during one of the earthquaking bombing runs, as you can imagine Steven is devastated so I would like to do this challenge in its name, it'll be sadly missed.

((Sorry for the cancel the other week, don't worry I've got no other international friends leaving anytime soon))

Diary of Professor Frost

19th July 2007

Today was full of anxiety and excitement, The research project went in full swing, we even had some last minute members join. It fillsme with pride to see the local hero population heed the call for one in need and I hope together we can all learn and grow from the experience. Now when I asked Positron to set a challenge for us I didn't realise that he was going to give us such a big one. Circle mystics, clockwork droids and putrid vahzilok were not really what I had on mind, I guess I should not of assumed that he would just send us to a few skull warehouses. Next time I will have to explain to Positron exactly what time constraints mean, as we could not complete all his challenges in one day, the university will be furious with me, but science is science, we will continue in a couple of days and see if we can get to the bottom of this crisis

20th July 2007

A new device arrived at my office this morning, a transdimensional transducer. I ordered it week ago and it only just arrived. Steven, my ever helpful lab assistant was a little too eager though and "accidentally" warped me to another dimension. It took me too a strange place with what only could be described as meteors that orbit one and other. These were populated with what looked like floating eyeballs and massive blue humanoids that did not look friendly. It took me most of the day to get out of there, eventually I did with the help of a fellow called Faathim the kind, although he was a little heavy handed and the portal home he created blew out my office and destroyed transdimensional transducer, the faculty was hardly pleased, lots of groveling to do tomorrow. (new transducer ordered should arrive in 6-12 weeks)

21st July 2007

Applied for my own labratory space in a small place in Steel Canyon, This can help further my research plus I don't have to worry about blowing out any of the Universities buildings. The board of directors agreed and so I set up a small place. All members of the project can use this area and hopefully I will be able to populate it with items useful to what we are doing. Note to self, do not attach cranial capacity directly to power optimising grid, it may blow out Steven's mind next time he tries to use it. *the last sentance is scribbled out*

22nd July 2007

What a day, so much happened I hardly know where to begin. Finally finished the challenge set by Positron, afterwards had a few words with him about over exaggerating my request, but knowing him as I do, he does seem to like dragging things out. The results I got from the implants were intresting, especially Ms Summers who made remarkable development during the past days, will have to keep my eye on her. Should take me a few days to fully comprehend the data but it sure looks promising. The board were also impressed with the preliminary results which should look good for my next budget review. Now to get ready for what Mr Synapse has for us, hopefully will not take a leap out of the book of his cyber-armoured friend.

((Synapse TF 2nd August 7pm, two spaces available if anyone would like to join, will put up Frosts response to war breaking out later and how this will affect the project))

((Good to hear your still interested Rapthorn !, only one slight teeny tiny small obscure problem - Romanov's toon Summer Knight is a Kin/Psi defender so you may want to , dare I say it, create another toon, perhaps one that can join the SG? or (my recommended idea) alternitively fight it out with Rom? up to you))

The advice I got from when I was building my stalker, SR is a really good defensive set with one of the best mez resists in game, only gripe is that for the powerset to be truly effective you need to take ALL the powers making the already tight stalker builds tighter.

Took my three spiderlings, just to take aggro off me, plus if you kill one there are still two left, best stalker pet IMO

I've seen this as well, this was pre-issue 9 so nothing to do with IO's. No idea why it happens and to tell you the truth it doesn't really bother me

well personally I slotted the toggle armours with one end reduction and three resistance and the auto's with three resistance. For Energy Drain I went for Three Endurance Modification and two recharge (end draining is so cool). For Power surge I went for three resistance and two accuracy but its up to you.
The only thing I ever suggest is never slot something more than three of the same enhancement due to ED
hope this helps

((Ok first session didn't go brilliantly, my fault, won't be inviting random people next time who know nothing about RP especially guys who look like tacky knock offs of fantastic four characters. We've rescheduled for next Thursday (Was going to be Monday but Rom can't make it) and am re-opening it up to RP'ers who would like to join us, even if they don't want to be part of the group and just want the Posi badge, we'll take ya, if you think you can handle us. So 7pm again by Posi Thursday 20th come one come all...well not ALL all, space for 3 more all... I'll be quiet now. Dips x))

Any last minute takers please turn up next to Posi

Dips x

Hey folks,

For those who don't know I'm planning to Roleplay (RP) through all the Freedom Phalanx TF's. I've managed to get good interest in it, yet have not filled all 8 slots. This means that we have 3 spaces open for this TF, if any of your RP friendly toons would like to join us, you would be welcomed. If you are interested and have never roleplayed before please read the rules of RP on the RP forum before putting your name down. If you are interested in joining The Frost Report itself please post on the thread in the roleplay forum, if you want to join us for just this one, please post here.

Now for the info bit :-
Positron TF lvls 10-15 starting at 7 pm on 12th July
the team so far is :-
Jonas Frost - Ice/Ice Tank
Mutalator - Broadsword/Dark Armour Scrapper
Ms.Reporter - Sonic/Energy Blaster
Illudra - Illusion/Empathy Controller
Sergeant S. Knight - Kinetic/Psi Defender

Thank you for your time.

Dips x

Dear Companions,

Thankyou for showing interest in my little project and I hope you gain lots from the experience as I'm sure I will. Unfortunatly not as many people as I thought took up on this oppotunity but perhaps more will join us upon hearing our exploits. Our first meeting shall be held infront of Positron himself at 7.00 pm on the 12th July.

Thank you for your participation

Prof. Frost

((We'll start with the five of us, hopefully we'll gain more before we start it, preferable another scrapper/blaster/PB/WS but at least we start with all 5 AT's ! Please be around lvl 15 by then but try not to go over, also a reminder that even though I will organise these TF events that some of you would like regular teaming nights, thats fine but please organise it between yourselves and try not to go over the TF level caps, thanks folks))

((Now is your chance to e-mail Prof. Frost your quiries if you have any, to "e-mail" him just leave a post here. The whole idea behind these are that we do them every month or so. I haven't set a date for the first TF, probably be on a Thursday evening, this won't actually be set until I see everyone's responce. I'd like it also if you could post a brief character description of the toon you are using. To join the Frost Report SG just send a tell to @Dipster saying when you are free. I would also like it if people could stay around the TF levels, I know you get exemped if your over but I find TF's easier when we're all the same level. I would also like a range of AT's and origins to diversify the good Prof's research, the build so far is:-
Jonas Frost - Ice/Ice Tank
Mutalator - Broadsword/DA Scrapper

thanks folks))

*You recieve a video file attachment to an e-mail. The e-mail is a request for help. You open up the attached file. The camera focuses on a laboratory, several on going experiments are seen bubbling away, scorch marks are visible on some of the work tables coupled with a fire extinguisher that has been recently used. A man enters the frame wearing a lab coat, he has distinctive blue and white hair and is wearing blast goggles*

"Aha, hello folks, my name is Professor Frost, Jonas Frost and I work here. Now I suppose you wondering what I've contacted you about, well its great that... What is it Steve, what do you mean "Where's here?" you know exactly where here is... What do you mean they don't, who's they? *he looks at the camera* Oh them! Sorry, I'm doing my research here at Paragon University, but what research I hear you ask *He pauses... he gestures at the camera... * Well I'm glad you asked, you see I have inherent Mutation powers, my family has a history of them...and of being heroes anyway your not here for a history lesson, what I'm interested in is how people recieve and develop their powers. Most people when zapped by a bolt of lighting or expose themselves to radiation, generally don't live long enough to regret the mistake, so why do so many survive, donn bright costumes and call themselves vigilantes? I am trying to catalogue as many differant superpowered beings as I can find.
To see how the subjects powers develop you must put the specimens under extremes. This is why I submit a request to you, to help form a Supergroup to help me find out. I have the necessary paperwork here somewhere *Fumbles around until picking up a registration form with a noticable coffee ring* all good and official, don't really want Longbow breathing down my neck, now we will be participating in a series of set challenges devised by members of the Freedom Phalanx. The first one of which is given out by Positron. We will be joined on this quest by one of my fellow scientists, strange case infact. He was researching in some ancient temple, picked a sword off an alter and it granted him superpowers, what are the chances. Problem is it also gave him the personalities of all those who wielded the sword before him, very difficult to have a conversation with him to say the least.
Back to the matter at hand, now you see budget and time contraints are tight so I can only afford six others to join me on this project and it will be up to these individuals to be at the required power levels for the challenges we face, though I will give you suitable time to reach these levels. Now for those trandimensional entities, you know who you are, this is taking place in the universe called "Union" whatever that means.
Now for the really facinating part, these are the devices I'm going to be using, now this funny looking device is called a thrombic modulater, a device that measures..."
*A loud explosion occurs, the picture turns to static, you can hear amid the choas the proffesor saying "not again!"*

Thanks for last Sundays run, was great fun despite my bad pulling :S. Would like to do it again this Sunday with the same toon if possible. If not, I'm willing to switch to my Dark/Dark Corruptor Demonson.

Thanks in advance

@Dipster
Swiftsilence lvl 50 MA/SR Stalker (I know not favoured for RSF but would still like to do one with him)
Demonson lvl 50 Dark/Dark Corrupter (mmm de-buffs)

Demonson Dark/Dark/Soul Mastery Corrupter

thankyou