Genesis Man

Actually, I had those limitations in mind when thinking up the set. I don't know that my "solutions" are actually viable, but here were my thoughts on what the powers would actually DO.

1. Gravity Slam - This is Lift/Levitate with a different animation. Not as exciting when viewed that way, but there it is.
2. Two-Heeled Surprise - This is basically just a complicated animation like Jump Kick or the over-top-kick in the MA set (don't recall the power name). The key here is that the teleportation is part of the animation, but doesn't involve actually moving the player (it's a melee-range attack after all).
3. Tele-Pulse - This IS Wormhole, but with a MUCH shorter range and smaller radius.
4. Micro Jump - Again, this is akin to Handclap/Thunderclap, but... with KD and minimal damage (as the other powers should be )
5. Spacial Awareness - This is a little unique to a melee set, but it would basically turn melee attacks (7 feet) to VERY short-ranged attacks (~14 or so?) and increase AoE radii slightly.
6. Tele-Taunt - This would be an animation-movement only. In other words, the character would appear to teleport to the location of the Taunt, but would simply be "invisible" during the root time. Is this something doable with the current engine? No idea.
7. Aerial Assault - This one is probably the "only" tricky one, as it involves a "tandem" port between foe and player. Is it possible to have both an NPC and player "locked" in an animation together? I can't think of any precedent in the game, so I'm going to hazard a guess that this might be outside the realm of possibility... but I added it as a "wishlist" item.
8. Deceptive Strikes - Ah yes, multi-ports... This is again effectively all "perceived" teleports. This would simply be a PBAoE power where the player would APPEAR to teleport in an area in rapid succession.
9. Mass Teleport - This is, effectively a combined power of Wormhole and Lightning Rod/Shield Charge. The trick here, more likely than not, would be using the foes teleported to up the damage of the pseudo-pet... but the rest of the power should be feasible.

Obviously, I'm not expecting this set to get picked up and implemented, even if it's as "simple" as I make it sound... but it seems like a set like this would be possible. Obviously there would be quite a few animation tricks needed, but... not completely unreasonable?

Me, uh... 6?

Why? What would anyone gain from "starting over?" A better graphics engine and...? We're already getting a major uplift to what we had before, so that's really not much of a reason to create a sequel.

The game mechanics are already pretty decent all around, with new improvements coming down the pike.

If you think of the time and effort creating periodic updates is vs. what would effectively be starting over... I think you'll see their current approach will give us all more bang for your/their buck.

The Rikti Rainbow... Not as tasty or magical as it sounds.
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I don't know why you're feeling your tank is underperforming. My Ice/DB (50) was a fun ride from about lvl ~14 on up. For me, DB is a GREAT compliment to Ice Armor. The trick (for me) was gathering a mob around you (corner pulling is great) where you get the most leverage out of your AoEs/auras/Energy Absorption. Perhaps you won't be as quick at destroying a mob as other tanks, but you'll certainly keep their attention.

As to powers:
The Cabal and some AVs are the only examples I can think of that taunt was even needed. You can still tank very well without it in most situations.

As to Nimble Blade (and the corresponding combos), they are more useful in lower levels, true... but since you're stuck with it anyway, I don't see the big deal. I rarely use the power itself in a chain.

Blinding Feint + Attack Vitals is a VERY strong combo. I usually alternate between that attack chain and the Sweep combo (doable with decent recharge), which will whittle away at most mobs pretty well while keeping you reasonably safe.

Something tells me that even if it's not, he'd be able to get a LOT of good reference videos from his coworkers.

Hmmm, actually, I thought they said it WOULD be used in bases, but like other indoor instances, live shadows would not. Guess I need to listen to that podcast again :P

"Something tells me this is NOT the shortcut to the moon zone JLove promised it was..."

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Okay, it's a very sexy NPC costume, I can accept that. The question then arises, will it be possible to HAVE glowing costume pieces for players? I know everyone loves the design of the costume in that shot, but I'd venture to say MANY loved it just for the shiny glowy-ness of it.

So... I can haz glowies?