DrGemini

Edit: Anyone have a good response to this because my head will explode if I try...

Yes, you can do it all at the same time. I do it all at the same time on a regular basis. Granted, you have to allow for animation times and can't fire all of my powers at the same time.
In fact, my Ninja/Time/Scorpion build does it so well that some friends have made their own versions of my mastermind because they enjoy the power.

Hello. EVERY mastermind secondary has ample access to survival tools. Plus if that isn't enough, you can pick up Tough/Weave; most take Hover or Combat Jumping; and there is usually a decent Resist/Defense toggle available in your Epic sets.

Not to mention you have Bodyguard which literally doubles (or triples) your total HP because the damage gets spread out to your pets.

Then explain to me how a Force Field mastermind does it? You do realize your pets do have access to their own buffs and debuffs right in their own attack chains. Not to mention you can grab Interface when you hit 50 and add nice little debuffing effects to your pets' attacks.

It should also be mentioned that not everyone runs on +4 settings. Most people are content to run on +0 where you should be able to destroy anything with a little effort.

Whoops guess you can't explain how a */FF Mastermind can still destroy AVs. It's as simple as unleashing all your pets on the AV and watch him melt. Debuffs just speed up your kill speed. Lack of debuffs doesn't mean you can't defeat Arch-villains.

Over all, I think we can draw the conclusion that you really do not understand how to play Masterminds. If you did, you would not be spouting all the false premises that you are. You assume that certain things can't be done when many of us do them or have seen it done quite frequently. Like, you assume that without debuffs you can't kill an AV.

The problem with this approach is that, while you certainly can be lazy at times, Masterminds are designed to be the kings (queens) of multi-tasking. You can attack, buff, heal, debuff, control, tank, AND never have any part of it interfere with your "attack chain".

Even on a Force Field Mastermind you could be using some of your powers to keep the tougher targets off their feet, against a wall, or even sequester them until you decide to deal with the threat. In fact, I've seen many /FF characters actively "sequester" many an Arch-villain.

If you aren't multitasking as a Mastermind, you are not active enough.

If it is Wind CONTROL then it will not be available to Masterminds or anyone other than Controllers and Dominators.

The 5 controllers I've leveled over the course of this game beg to disagree with you. For reference, I have leveled... Mind/Storm, Dark/Dark, Ice/Emp, Ill/Emp, Elec/Kin, and Ice/Cold (guess that makes 6!)

To a Controller (and Dominator), the ability to completely lock down an entire spawn IS as good (if not better) than any defenses you can bring to your build. Yes, extra defense/resist buffs help you survive the things that you miss. But, in my experience, most spawns are locked down so tightly that the threat is neutralized.

Let's take my Dark/Dark controller for example. Yes, I have powers like Fade and Soul Absorption to mitigate/regenerate. But, the overwhelming amount of Control and To Hit debuffs usually removes any real threat from the mob I'm engaging. Not to mention, I have several pets I can unleash that also have their own variety of Control/Debuff.

Then there is my Elec/Kin controller. My build focuses heavily on Endurance Drain as part of my controls. And of course I have that awesome Static Field which I have witnessed put even the strongest target to sleep. The mobs are usually held, slept, or have empty endurance bars. Not much threatening me.

And my Ice/Cold, well the vast number of AoE controls and attacks I have ensure that large groups are neutered pretty fast. The combo of Frostbite, Sleet, Frost Breath, and Ice Storm tends to take advantage of Containment nicely and wipe out anything less than a boss within a few seconds.

My Mind/Storm (currently being rebuilt) has the only threat of running out of endurance. If it's not dead, the mob is usually Slept, Feared, Held, or Confused... or running from my storms.

The Ill/Emp and Ice/Emp are a little less "offensive" of my stable of controllers but they still run with ample controls (or pets) to handle threats.

Now, if you are talking about Incarnate content... then, yes, there are some mobs there which are either immune or highly resistant to control effects. But, then again, Incarnate Content (the trials) was never meant to be soloed.

My overall point is that a controlled mob isn't shooting at you or is unable to harm you in any significant way.

I am wondering about this, myself, as I have experienced tremendous success with my Dark/Dark controller. Granted, mine is currently IO'd and super-mega incarnate. But, I have never really experienced any trouble beyond what "squishy" ATs usually have. Even then, I usually have the mobs so locked down and debuffed that even +4 settings aren't threatening.

If you like, I can share my build with you and see if some adjustments wouldn't hurt.