Gypsy_of_Paradox

Saw a few problems and some things that made me chuckle. You don't need 24 points of kb protection so a lot of wasted slots on some IOs that are costly. (better saved for your purples)

I see a major endurance issue so I changed a few things around. Made a couple of other changes, overall build is still mostly what you had. I would consider dropping a travel power unless you intend on this toon being pvp. Which this build would be hurt by DR in pvp IMHO. Let me know what you think

Everything becomes blueside by default, more TF/Trials, more players. All the channels are spammed and because of those differences, they appear to favor blueside

Are we hated? who cares, I can force my pets to bow before me

Issue 17

I've trolled the internet for this solution and found a lot of people with this problem. There was no clear answer on what to do however. My wife's computer will not logoff or restart, it gets stuck in the "logoff" screen. When started I can't pull up a task manager, it does popup on the taskbar. It also doesn't stay connected to the internet. I come here asking because I know we've got the best techies the world has to offer. She's currently running vista home premium

What OS are you running and do you have things running in the background? Considering its doubles and free weekend. I'm not surprised you're lagging on freedom w/ only 2gigs of ram, consider an upgrade.

This just started recently.

When I'm on both accounts and decide to log one off. The other account seems like its resolution is changed. I have to log off both and relog to get just one account running again. Has anyone had this happen, possibly offer a fix?

With i16 letting players play with colors on their own, I would gather if VCs having issues it isn't high on the list. Just hit the tailor.

Out of my 8 brutes, 3 have taken taunt.

My Elec/WP has taunt because he was my original brute for tanking and RttC sucks for hold aggro.

My Stone/Energy has taunt as an IO mule so I could softcap, it also helps to get mobs off teammates. As Energy Aura has no taunt aura.

My DM/Stone has taunt because I'm lazy and granites to slow to chase them lol.

I guess its a matter of what you're building the brute for. IMO if the brutes doing fine at his job, it doesn't matter what the guy has.

A good power even being overnerfed, I don't believe the "bug" excuse. IMO it was nerfed because of the mini nuke off procs. But, we wont get into that old argument.

Nowadays I just slot it with 3 Recharge and a Lockdown proc. My Sonic/Traps is retired till traps is reworked, my only active traps is my Necro/Traps. BG mode provides enough damage mitigation so the nerf doesn't hurt as much.

BTW Seekers are great for tossing in before you toebomb

If they taxed it, I would just transfer it the way I do now. Sending it through email would make pulling cash between toons on two accounts easier. But, its not impossible to do now.

When IOing, every little bit helps get that last IO.

If taxed people who only have one account will complain as to it being unfair to be forced to pay a fee. While people with more then one account like myself can simply avoid the fee.

Now then onto merging markets

You might have an endurance problem from what I'm seeing. Zombies aren't all sturdy even with shields, but looks like resummon/buff/shield could kill you.

The 3rd resist in your shields don't make a huge difference switch them for an end reduction. I find myself using cauterize quite a bit, not sure about your playstyle. But it needs end reduction as well.

Reslot your Lich, yes his -tohit is awesome. But at this level every little bit of damage helps more. Plus you don't really have a lot of -tohit or +def for him to synergy with in your build. He would be better served slotted with pet sets and one -tohit IO.

Finally try to get yourself a +end proc for your stamina. I know its hard at low levels, but well worth it. I find leaving bids on the market for pet +res +def while I'm lvling up to be a good idea, do that.

I hope this helps.

Not having a problem on my Necro/Thermal here. Might depend on playstyle.

What do you do? I prefer running into combat myself, its worked well on all my Necros except /TA.

IMHO Granite still looks the best while in whirlwind

I like this change, there are some players who may never see EATs. Trust me IMO khleds never felt epic and I was seriously disappointed when I got to play them. I know there are people who are upset, but remember CoV was what 80 dollars for collectors at release? The game was also separate and you could only play villains side. Now it's 20 and you get both sides.

Times change, reqs change, maybe this will help khelds as they're noted at having the least amount of players.

Brutes were the last of the core villain ATs I really got into and after the first I was addicted to SMASH!!

Tsak Quortek (50)(Elec/WP): My first brute and my main badger, was a lot of fun. He's still my only toon with a Panacea proc. He gets the most frequent use out of all my brutes as he's great at both damage and tanking.

Faded Nightmare (50)(EM/SR): This toon was made after the EM nerfs so I don't know the difference gameplay wise. Was my first softcapped toon and defense toon to hit 50. Opened my eyes to that side of the game. Previously I was against defense type toons and only played resist sets. He's got tough and aid self for those moments something does get through

Shotgun Facelift (50)(SS/Fire): Made him to farm as a farmer is needed to IO anything in this game. Decent in PVE, could be better, but made to be a farmer. I've got lots of brutes for PVE

Svirfneblin Digger (50)(Stone/Energy): Made him originally for theme, underdark gnome and all. Stone melee for being underground and energy aura to emulate gnome magic. Ability to dodge and their invisibility powers. Wasn't sure how much gameplay he'd get as I had read the forums on how horrid EA was. But after I IO'd him, he became an absolute beast. Shoved two +rech procs in both fault and tremor and Energy Drain is up so often that the end drain of Stone Melee isn't even felt. I run all EA shields plus tough/weave. When fighting AVs and not many targets to sap for juice, I use conserve power. He runs at 208% recharge at almost all times while in combat due to how well the +rech proc does in PBAoE powers. Really did not expect loving this toon so much.

Khalil (50)(DM/Fire) Another themed toon, he doesn't get as much play as my other brutes. He does well as an alternative farmer, not as fast, but other farmers know how boring it gets using the same farmer all the time. Two heals, two end recovery, soul drain/embrace. He does decent damage, really no AoE other then blazing aura and burn.

Bleeding Dust (50)(DM/Stone): Haven't touched this toon since he hit 50, he's spec'd, but I've yet to IO him out. Got a bunch of 50s in line to get IO'd, I'll get to him eventually.

Exiled Dream (50)(SS/WP): Made him because I was annoyed at the end drain off my ss/fire farmer. A bit less overall damage, but can farm w/o worrying about end cost. I built for mainly pve so he performs well on SFs.

Armored Salamander (50)(Fire/Shield): Dragon themed toon, softcapped, went with mako as a patron for the breaths. Could be made more efficient with a respec, but he fits well with theme. Rarely gets any gameplay really.


Thats all my level 50's, see what I mean, addicted to SMASH!! More lowbies, so brute list will grow

Why would it need more affects? As if masterminds weren't powerful enough lol. It buffs the damage on my necro/thermal quite nicely. Don't get me wrong I wouldn't mind "more" stuff added. But, its not really needed.

Maybe slot your ninjas with some damage enhancements? I don't have a ninja, but IIRC they have the highest single target damage.

Melee isn't a huge problem when you've got 66% resist l/s and can heal yourself. A Rad/Pain isn't a build for damage or heavy -res debuff. I built mine with support in mind and the -def debuff from rad blast synergies well w/ AC.

In the end it's playstyle and fun factor, I had fun with my Rad/Pain. Both fire and sonic are great choices as well.

The advantage I like from being a Rad/Pain is the -def and good melee ranged use of blast. Which meshes well with the debuff, healing/buffing melee toons. Granted fire can bring the damage regardless of where you're standing.

Sonics great for -res debuff, but personally after raising my sonic/traps to 50. The rooting... never again for me lol