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  1. Gunstar
    Please stop.
  2. Gunstar
    Why are you attacking me?
  3. Gunstar
    HOLY THREAD DERAIL BATMAN!

    How we got here I'm not sure, and I'm not really sure what we're actually discussing; ED, GDN, pissing people off, or Invention Diversification.

    I made an simple comment that Invention Diversification (originally stated by Samuel Tow) would piss people off.

    That is all.

    Thank you.
  4. Gunstar
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Arcanaville View Post
    I remember that variations on ED and variations of the GDN were suggested by players long before they were implemented by the devs to address what were perceived at the time to be nearly fatal flaws in the game's PvE balance.
    From what I remember most of the ED and GDN changes suggested by players were very minimal compared to what we received.

    My reply wasn't that they weren't needed, I was alluding to the fact that the Devs did such a poor job at communication and pissed off the majority of the forum posters.
  5. Gunstar
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Zyphoid View Post
    ...<snip>...where as a nerf to IOs would be a bad bad thing in the eyes of the majority of players.

    You can't make all the people happy with every change, but you can attempt to piss the least amount of people off.
    Do you remember ED and GDN?

    Player input means very little when the change is already in the works or according to the "master plan".
  6. Gunstar

    Issues with MMs

    POST-ACTION

    Most of your points are covered here:
    http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=255708

    The link above has been around more than a year and pet AI has been broken long before that.
  7. Gunstar
  8. Gunstar
    The running away happened to me on BAF and LAM itrial last night.

    On the BAF when Nightstar and Siege spawned they took off after them. Defense Passive command worked when Nightstar first appeared; however, I had to spam the command to get them to stay. Even then they ran around in spastic circles trying to decide if they wanted to listen.

    Next, when Siege spawned they decided that following me was not in their plans and took off. Even spamming commands I couldn't get them to come back. Had to release and re-summon. So annoying.

    Did a LAM after and they did the same thing with Marauder. If I had been outside when the cut-scene happened they probably would have knocked the Enriche out of his hand.
  9. Gunstar
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Bullet Barrage View Post
    Paragon City would be doomed if they released a Cat Girl!TM pack.
    Paragon City would be doomed, but Paragon Studios would have enough money to release a new issue every week.
  10. Gunstar
    It has been mentioned that purple SBE's will be a price point around 2000 per set. That might be a closer price point per islot unlock.

    Disclaimer: All conjecture.
  11. Gunstar
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Psychoti View Post
    I also forgot to mention I'd make each power slot unlockable in the store (you'd still have to get the iXP) for 200 points, per character. That's $2.50, right?
    Leprechaun pets are 800pp, I would think that a iSlot unlock would be that much or more.
  12. Gunstar
    Total access lump sum of 24,000 paragon points.
  13. Gunstar
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Rockshock View Post
    Im also seeing that Tough and Weave powers appearing all over the place. Are they actually necassary for a truly sustainable build? I've really liked having to take powers just to make you more rugged, just like I hated having to take the Fitness pool before it becmae inherant.

    Im liking the Non tp builds!
    There is a discussion where I had some questions about some power pool picks here:
    http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=285551

    Definitely build and play what you like; however, for a true min/max approach Tough and Weave will be very helpful for the "hard stuff".

    I was like you in that it is disappointing to take them, but when the SHTF they are nice to have and they do work.
  14. Gunstar
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Rockshock View Post
    Rooted is an absolute must for this set.
    Mez protection with a lot of Regen, yes Rooted is an absolute must for a stone tank to be a TANK. In a team environment, without rooted you will be mezed and defeated.

    I am absolutely not telling you this to be mean, but if you are unhappy with the way stone tanks play, then use an alternate build for solo (as you mentioned) or perhaps try another set.

    My run speed in rooted is about the same as a normal 'toon' without sprint so I can move around if necessary.

    Granite with Rooted are dang near unkillable (+3 ITF: AV with mob support cannot defeat me; however, I can't defeat them either, but my team is safe.)

    Just as RosaQuartz, I will come out of rooted when 'safe' but most of the time I'm protected.

    My build now out of Granite:
    S/L Defense: 51%
    F/C Defense: 11%
    E/N Defense: 42%
    Psionic Defense: 52%
    S/L Res: 30%
    F/C Res: 37%

    Regen: 455%
    Max HP: 3411

    Run Speed with Rooted: 15 mph

    Code:
    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.953
http://www.cohplanner.com/

Click this DataLink to open the build!

Utah Grindstone: Level 50 Magic Tanker
Primary Power Set: Stone Armor
Secondary Power Set: Stone Melee
Power Pool: Teleportation
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Rock Armor -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(3), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(3), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(5)
Level 1: Stone Fist -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(5), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(7), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7), KntkC'bat-Knock%(9)
Level 2: Stone Mallet -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(9), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(11), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), KntkC'bat-Knock%(13)
Level 4: Heavy Mallet -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(19), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(19), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), KntkC'bat-Knock%(21)
Level 6: Stone Skin -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/EndRdx(A), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(23), S'fstPrt-ResKB(23)
Level 8: Rooted -- Numna-Heal/EndRdx(A), Numna-EndRdx/Rchg(25), Numna-Heal/Rchg(25), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(27), Numna-Heal(27), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(29)
Level 10: Teleport -- Winter-ResSlow(A)
Level 12: Earth's Embrace -- Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx(A), Mrcl-EndRdx/Rchg(29), Mrcl-Heal/Rchg(31), Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(31), Mrcl-Heal(31), RechRdx-I(50)
Level 14: Brimstone Armor -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam(33), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(33)
Level 16: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(33), RechRdx-I(34)
Level 18: Crystal Armor -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(34), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(34), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(36)
Level 20: Fault -- Stpfy-Acc/Rchg(A), Stpfy-Acc/Stun/Rchg(36), Stpfy-EndRdx/Stun(36)
Level 22: Taunt -- Zinger-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(A)
Level 24: Boxing -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 26: Minerals -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(37), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(37), LkGmblr-Def(37)
Level 28: Tough -- Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(A)
Level 30: Mud Pots -- Erad-Dmg(A), Erad-%Dam(39), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), EndRdx-I(39), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(50)
Level 32: Granite Armor -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(40), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(40), ImpArm-ResDam(40), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(42), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(50)
Level 35: Tremor -- Full ATO Tanker Set
Level 38: Seismic Smash -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(45), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(45), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(45), KntkC'bat-Knock%(46)
Level 41: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(46), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(46), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(48), Ksmt-ToHit+(48)
Level 44: Focused Accuracy -- AdjTgt-ToHit/EndRdx(A), AdjTgt-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(48)
Level 47: Physical Perfection -- EndMod-I(A)
Level 49: Laser Beam Eyes -- Decim-Build%(A)
Level 50: Reactive Radial Flawless Interface 
Level 50: Cimeroran Core Superior Ally 
Level 50: Ageless Core Epiphany 
Level 50: Vigor Core Paragon 
Level 50: Vorpal Radial Final Judgement 
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Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A), Run-I(13), Run-I(15)
Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Heal(15)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(17), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(17)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Gauntlet 
Level 1: Sprint -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
  15. Gunstar
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Ideon View Post
    /macro bye petcomall dismiss
    I have even used this to get rid of the O-Portal.
  16. Gunstar
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Aett_Thorn View Post
    Earth Mastery is possibly the worst Tanker Ancillary pool for many sets. <snip>

    So I'd go with the Fighting Pool.
    Ok, thanks for the input.

    Is the Soul Mastery with Darkest Night any good? Have you used it and did you like it?

    I could see placing the toggle on a hard target to help with incoming damage and a pseudo defense increase with the -tohit.
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by LSK View Post
    I take it that is with all the other powers in your build?
    Are you asking about the above numbers? If so then yes, that is Mid's level 50 slots on a level 41 build. The actual numbers in game are different at level 41 and are all the stone tank powers outside of Granite (Rock Armor, Crystal Armor, etc.).
  17. Gunstar
    I’m in a bit of a dilemma. I have a Stone/Stone tank that’s made it to level 41 and now I need to pick an Ancillary / Epic pool or I could continue with the regular pools and go with Fighting for some Tough and Weave.

    Due to my play style, in order of preference, I’m looking at:
    1. Earth (Concept)
    2. Fighting (Tough & Weave)
    3. Soul Mastery (Gloom and Darkest Night)
    4. Energy (Physical Perfection)
    5. Pyre (Damage)

    According to my level 50 plan (without the above pools), I’m going to run out of Granite with:
    • 43.2% smash/lethal defense
    • 31.4% energy/negative defense
    • 42.9% psionic defense
    • 35.1% fire/cold resistance

    Do I need more defense/resistance or should I go with more damage/defuff?

    I wanted to ask what other Stoners were picking up in the late game and on into the Incarnate. Are you trying to mitigate damage or create it?
  18. Gunstar
    I so miss the old character creator music.

    Look for the UI with the hit location target graphic around 1:10.

    And the flip before she takes off flying, so cool. Yes, I know it's in ninja run now.

    Back in 2004 it was so "new" that you could customize the 'toon' to look so different from everyone else. It really was innovative, at least from what I had seen from the other MMOs at the time.
  19. Gunstar
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dechs Kaison View Post
    "What are you doing with your secondary powerset?"
    My secondary is Force Field so once I bubbled my bots I'm pretty much done. I like the rifle attacks better than the force field attacks and I can get the mobs attention well enough with photon grenade instead of using provoke.

    As for Nemesis and Blackwand, they aren't always available (iTrials).

    Oh and, PEW! PEW! PEW! LAZERS!
  20. Gunstar
    My memory fails me more often nowadays; however, I remember that speed boost (kinetics) speed up the attack of the fire monkeys. Since they only have one attack it really didn't cause any AI issues.

    Again from memory, mastermind pets from the beginning were never affected by speed boost?

    Did they change all pets recentely to not receive speed boost recharge?
  21. Gunstar
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by <span style="color: White; font-weight: bold;">ChaosExMachina</span> View Post
    But purples and the super booster ATOs include recharge anyway.
    And they work like the original recharge enhancements; they enhance the recharge of the pet summon not the recharge of the pet's powers. Way back when, it was always about not having one enhancement work different than the others in the same power.

    As for why they made the purples and the ATOs work that way, I have no idea. Design philosophy change perhaps?
  22. Gunstar
    From what I can remember, when masterminds were in beta or soon after release you could slot recharge enhancements into all the pets; however, all the other enhancements that could be slotted into the pets (accuracy, damage, etc.) would affect the pet not the pet power. The recharge enhancements would only affect the actual power recharge not the pet's power's recharge.

    Again from memory, Positron said they couldn't change how the recharge enhancements worked and decided to avoid confusion and disallow slotting of recharge in mastermind pet powers.
  23. Gunstar
    Could this command be used in a macro or popmenu? I could see this being real useful for sending inspirations to email for storage on a long TF or Trial. If you figure it out, be sure to post back on what you learned.
  24. Gunstar
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dechs Kaison View Post
    2. Why are you people using Pulse Rifle attacks as a mastermind?
    Because I need something to do while my Bots rampage and massacre things.

    As an aside: Sometimes I fell bad for the Crey Scientist who came to work Monday morning and went to the break room to get his coffee and chat up the cute secretary, then make his way back to his lab station only to turn the corner and have SRMs blow him away.
  25. Gunstar
    Nipples and 'Camel Toe' on the female toons.