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  1. EnigmaBlack
    I totally missed out on the news of the Incarnate system; but I'm glad I hit the nail on the head about it a while back. I'm very rarely right
  2. EnigmaBlack
    Welcome Justin!
  3. EnigmaBlack
    Looking forward to the anniversary; not looking forward to logging in each toon on two accounts for the badge...
  4. EnigmaBlack
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Black Scorpion View Post
    Listen up! This is Black Scorpion introducing himself! So pay attention!

    So yeah, I’m Black Scorpion. I’ve held the most awesome job working on the powers team for some months now, alongside Castle and Synapse. I’ve been working on a bunch of things I can’t really talk about... but I can say I’ve been delving into the Mission Architect Custom Critter powers most recently. I’ll also be tackling Mission Architect powers issues from here on out. I’ve been really impressed by the team here and looking forward to what we’ll put out together.

    I am super stoked at the chance to introduce myself to the community. I was a long time player before I became a dev, and I have to say, what a rush! I’m very excited to see how the rest of this year goes- can’t wait!

    So it’s very cool to officially be here on the boards and just know that you’ll be seeing me around.

    Your bud in the high-powered armor,

    Black Scorpion
    So do you guys get to chose which in game character you become or do the higher ups look you up and down and say "You look like <insert character>" and give them out that way?
  5. EnigmaBlack
    It would be nice if such as the vet travel options, you could skip the prerequisites for Stamina. I for one would skip Swift/Hurdle on all my toons and Health on most of them.
  6. EnigmaBlack
    I'll be down for this if I get home in time.
  7. EnigmaBlack
    Maybe it's about time I dusted off my MA/Regen...
  8. EnigmaBlack
    I have a Kin/Elec Defender I'd like to join if I'm on. The weekend is still up in the air for me right now.
  9. EnigmaBlack
    Test has been screwed up for me for the past couple of weeks. Does anyone know if the buff still decreases even when teammates are not in the same zone? Or if pets such as Dark Fluffie which previously counted towards the endurance buff will effect the damage buff as well?
  10. EnigmaBlack
    Although I'd rather play my 35 Traps/Sonic defender, I'm down for bringing any toon.
  11. EnigmaBlack
    I'd be interested if I can get in on time, I'll be cutting it close if the trains are running slow.
  12. EnigmaBlack
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Minotaur View Post
    One thing I would say to you, the "Aaaaargh not a large team" factor has actually been removed from posi with SSK. We've done 2 8 man kill nearly all posis in the last couple of weeks in 2 hours or just over with my SG (peppercat's in the same one). It's not the same with a team SSKd to 15 as it used to be with a team of lvl 12s.
    This is true, especially if you have a lot of damage to help rip through the kill-alls
  13. EnigmaBlack
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by VoodooCompany View Post
    There would be a hugantic uproar because I17 hadn't gone into "open beta"?
    I thought they opened it up while I was away. Which now I'm glad they didn't since I will have more time on my toons with BoTZ.
  14. EnigmaBlack
    What if the new Posi comes out tomorrow?
  15. EnigmaBlack
    I list not only generic IO's but a lot of salvage for $1.

    I guess I'm wrong according to the OP
  16. EnigmaBlack
    I just realized two ladies are leading the way. You go girls! Girl power!

    Maybe we should have a battle of the sexes TF one day.

    We can see which sex finishes faster?
  17. EnigmaBlack
    I also have an Ice/Kin Corr (needs to unlock zone), but I think I'll bring my Fire/Dark Corr unless there is a need to change.
  18. EnigmaBlack
    I have:
    Fire/Dark Cpr
    Dark/Ice Def
    Fire Kintroller
  19. EnigmaBlack
    Count me in.
  20. EnigmaBlack
    Happy Birthday!!!
  21. EnigmaBlack
    Back from vacation... If you still have room I'd like to bring something along. Defender, Corruptor, or Scrapper
  22. EnigmaBlack
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Grey Pilgrim View Post
    Hmmmm, I would think there were less expensive ways to get 3% defense than a Gladiator recipe, EB. I'd have to look at your build to say, though. Probably not as dire as that, all the same.

    I guess I am a little flabbergasted at how much people are taking this change to heart. Since IOs came out, they have only introduced more IOs, or buffed them. The only "nerfs" were for ones that were not working right anyway, like that Guassian's set, this BotZ thing, taunt sets not working right in auras, etc. The way people are talking, you would think nerfing these sets is par for the course... when it is extremely rare.

    I know the two are technically different, but no one really complains when the addition of new sets or buffs requires respecing and rebuilding old builds... just the nerfs. Just a perspective issue, I know, but it might help those that are stinging about this more.
    There are other ways to get the 3% back, but I'd have to sacrifice too much in terms of regen, recharge or damage. The easiest way would be to move one slot out of Hasten bringing it to 124 seconds recharge and using that slot in Tough for the Gladiators armor unique. That would also require less respecs as opposed to some other options I've been looking at.
  23. EnigmaBlack
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Minotaur View Post
    The only people I feel sorry for are those who spent thousands of merits buying these for a build, that is a very large time investment wasted.
    This is why the change is a kick in the teeth to me. The current values on test IMO effect more players that used this set sparingly than it does the people that slotted 5 sets of them.

    And to get back the 3% ranged defense I'm losing I'll either have to sacrifice some of my 375% regen and/or 150% recharge or move a slot out of Hasten and put it into Tough and go after a Gladiator's armor. Neither is something I'm looking forward to doing, I'd hate to reinvest as much time and effort again just to have more bonus changes down the road.

    I'll more than likely return to my "50 then forget em" style of play.
  24. EnigmaBlack
    I've said my peace in that thread. At this point it's like beating a dead horse. But what is your take?

    BoTZ adjustment

    Blessing of the Zephyr:
    • Decreased the 2 piece set bonus from this set from +3.125% Ranged Defense, +1.563% Energy and Negative Energy Defense to +1.25% Ranged Defense, +.625% Energy and Negative Energy Defense.
    • Decreased the 3 piece set bonus from this set from +3.125% AoE Defense, +1.563% Fire and Cold Defense to +1.875% AoE Defense and +.938% Fire and Cold Defense.
    • This set's bonuses were significantly decreased as the 2 and 3 piece set bonuses were far too powerful allowing players to easily stack 5 copies of these buffs for minimal slot usage.
  25. EnigmaBlack
    Anything that fills a map with loads of badguys to pound on is okay by me!