Flame Blade

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  1. I think I better add a few observations.

    1. I don't want to bother with alot of IO sets. I do build IOs, but mostly the common ones, simply because I don't to have to switch the entire set every 5th level.

    2. I see a lot of warshade builds that seem to neglect Dark Nova Bolt. Is people only using it as a filler in the Dark Nova attack chain, and then focusing damage on the other three powers available?

    3. If I intend my human form for a support role, would it be advisable to take some of the support pools, like Medicine, Leadership and Concealment?
  2. I have a level 30 (soon to be 31) warshade. On this character I have decided to utilize my two builds like this:

    1. Build: Human Only
    2. Build: Tri-Form.

    Now, the Human build functions very well, so no problems there, but on the Tri-Form I was wondering how to build it for maximum effect.
    The Dark Nova is obviously much better and combat than the human form, and the Black Dwarf is obviously much better at tanking then the human form.
    So what to do with the human form? Then I thought, maybe build the tri-form for team support?
    So, what am I missing in the build for it to be optimal for a team: Something team oriented.
    Is this possible on the human form?
    Could I make the tri-human so that:
    • Dark Nova: Blaster
    • Black Dwarf: Tanker
    • Human: Defender/Controller?
    If this is viable, then what powers would be best to pick for the human? I know I am going to have to pick alot of powers that I don't need, simply because of availability and levels, but those apart, what powers would be best for a support role?
    I haven't delved into the human (as part of a tri-form build) much, so I am not really familiar with all the powers. Now I do have some familiarity with the human powers from the human-only build, but that build is oriented towards combat, not support, so many of the powers on that build may not be right for a support role.

    So, any good advice?

    As I understand, it would be advisable to take as many of the control powers as possible: Gravimetric Snare, Gravity Well etc. but which ones?
  3. Oh yes it is still worth it.

    I use it at least once every session. Couldn't live without it.... well, yes I could, it is just so damn convenient.
  4. I think the feature should be disabled completely.
  5. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Fleeting_Whisper View Post
    Nonsense. These forums were coded from scratch by Jay!
    So that's why the new boards are so damn SEXY!!
  6. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Prof_Backfire View Post
    Did anyone else notice the announcement that now players will recieve a free Costume Change Token whenever they unlock a new costume slot?
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Mirai View Post
    I read that as the standard token handout for existing costume slots that have been unlocked, not for unlocking new costume slots.
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by MunkiLord View Post
    Me too
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by bAss_ackwards View Post
    Me three.

    Sorry, but I also read it as the usual free token per slot we get everytime there is something new.

    So that would be: Me four...
  7. I am in the process of writing a 5-story arc which is, when it is done, supposed to guide new characters onto the road of crime fighting.

    I would love some feedback on the first two stories done so far.
    Thank you.
  8. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Ximmy View Post
    Am I being too sensitive? Do I really and truly need to "get over it"?

    Please respond.
    No! As a fellow parent I would have reported the first bugger at once, and then left the team. If I could somehow have teleported him in front of Babbage or maybe Hamidon first, that would just have icing...

    Regarding the second conversation: I would have done the exact same thing; Asked the involved parties to stop. If not then I would have left. Although highly distasteful, it's unfortunately not a crime.
    That does not mean I have to put up with it.

    No, I do not think you need "to get over it".

    Unfortunately, in these days and times, people that think they are entitled to say and do anything and all things, and that everybody else is just idiots seem to be more and more frequent.

    Either that, or I am getting old(er).

    Probably both...
  9. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Prof_Backfire View Post
    Maybe now I'll actually be able to do missions on my MM where enemies appear at the door.
    You know, that was actually my first thought as well. I don't have the habit of summoning my undeads when travelling, but it would be immensely helpful to be able to setup outside the mission before entering.

    Unless of course, the entrance is under fire, in which case I duck my head and dive in as quickly as possible...
  10. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dark_Respite View Post
    Next chapter of Part II now up! Enjoy!

    Michelle
    aka
    Samuraiko/Dark_Respite
    Oh, the plot thickens. As usual, exceptionally well-written
  11. HA! As a software developer I have always longed for being able to put that kind of attitude into error messages, but I think my boss would have my hide if I did...
  12. It is a really good idea, however in an hour or so all the links will be invalid
    You need to replace your search links with the link on each of the devs statistics page.

    Like this:

    Find all posts by War Witch
    Find all posts by Positron
    Find all posts by BackAlleyBrawler

    etc.
  13. Flame Blade

    In-game Email

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by ArcticFahx View Post
    I remembered you had, but the selection went to the wrong e-mail.
    Not gonna save you
  14. Quote:
    Originally Posted by poptart_fairy View Post
    We shall merge once you bloody yanks admit EU ownership over your colonies. And reimburse us for that bloody tea already.
    All your base are belong to us?
  15. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Shocktor View Post
    Would there be Global name conflicts? I thought they were Global, meaning, across every server (EU and US) -- You would see conflicts in the MA if there were any... wouldn't we? Isn't MA global?
    They'd probably handle them the same way they handles forum handles. Slap _NA or _EU in the end, and let the players scrambles to be the first to remove it again
  16. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dark_Shade View Post
    To quote:

    Soon(TM)
    Oooh... now I may have to hurt you.
  17. Btw, anyone have any idea about why some of the options in the quickchat submenus are encased in < and >?

    E.g.

    Menu &Decide
    {
    Option "<&Yes>" "e Yes"
    Option "<&No>" "e No"
    Option "<&Rock>" "e Rock"
    Option "<&Paper>" "e Paper"
    Option "<&Scissors>" "e Scissors"
    Option "<&Coin toss>" "e CoinToss"
    Option "<&Dice>" "e Dice"
    Option "<&Lecture>" "e Lecture"
    Option "<&Explain>" "e Explain"
    Option "<D&isagree>" "e Disagree"
    }
  18. This looks very promising, but would the OP please consider editing the post to the new forum?
    There are wild html tags all over the posts... somebody gotta catch'em all.
  19. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Judgement_Dave View Post
    Given that the game ran for about a year with only the US servers I'd guess that there are quite a few people who aren't in US time zones but didn't transfer to the EU servers as they were established and wanted to stay with friends they'd made.
    Ding, we have a winner

    My sole reason, well my main reason anyway, for not transferring to the european servers were the lack of character slots. I mean, I got two servers that are completely full, and about 1½ to 2 servers worth of characters scatters over the rest (except Freedom for some reason... )
    How on earth would I be able to pick those characters that would accompany me to the EU servers? I mean it would be like leaving my children in the snow for the wolves!
    I couldn't do it, I simply couldn't *sobs*

    Anyway, a server LIST merger would be a great idea, and may even bring more life to some of the less populated servers.
  20. As a european playing on the american servers, I honestly have never understod the reasoning for separate clients, I get the idea of separate european servers:
    • Easier to get teams for europeans (due to the time difference, this can sometimes be difficult)
    • Less lag
    Basically the same reasoning for having half the american servers on the west coast and the other half on the east coast.

    But, separate clients, it just doesn't make sense to me, which by the way is also the reason I have stuck with the american servers, even when we could transfer for free to the european: How in the world would I ever be able to make due with only 2 servers, when I have about 4 filled to capacity?

    (I disregard the german and french server due to language difficulties, no offense).
  21. So.... when is the next part of TCoSR II coming?
  22. Originally, as in back before alpha, the game did not have the archtypes that we do now, and have had since launch.
    The basic idea was that you could select any sets and any powers that you wanted.

    In theory great idea, in reality however, it turned out that you could gimp yourself epicly and on the other hand create an uber character. The balance was horrible and thus the archtypes were born.

    Most of the powers you see in that clip were either removed again or reorganized in the power sets we know today.
  23. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Zikar View Post
    Someone sticky this!
    And move it to the guides! The reason for this, that it is very very close to being a guide for the forum actually and technically it has nothing to do with "game-related discussions"

    Great post PK
  24. Flame Blade

    A Poll: For Fun

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Ice9_ View Post
    1. What is your favorite AT?
    Hero-side: Scrapper
    Villain-side: Mastermind
    Overall: Hmmm... Mastermind I think

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    2. What is your favorite zone?
    Tough one, Talos Island, I think, everything is so conveniently close.

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    3. Which is your favorite story arc?
    Can't answer that, there are so many, but the Freaklympics spring to mind.

    Quote:
    4. In Paragon City, which stores do you like best?
    Wentworth... If that qualifies as a store

    Quote:
    5. In the Rogue Isles, which Patron do you like best?
    Ghost Widow without a doubt.