Ironblade

No, it does not need to be fixed. It is working as intended. And, it does NOT make the NPCs too powerful. And the players should not get this.

You see, the NPCs are dumber than a box of hammers. Therefore, they are allowed (i.e. DESIGNED) to cheat. A perfect example would be the Carnies who can attack while phased.

I do not think that word means what you think it means.

meh, there were cheaters like that before we got to meet any of the Midnight Squad. Faathim the Kind is a defender with... I think empathy, force fields and kinetics. That's even more..... cheatier.

Incorrect.

That IO is *NOT* a 'proc'. It's a 'global'. There's a difference.


Quote from the page on ParagonWiki for this IO:

I'm not making excuses. I'm just saying something when I see BS posted.

You posted this:
That's BS. You don't know WHY they are doing something. You are either assuming, lying or delusional.

Okay, so you were wearing rose-colored glasses and now you don't like that content any more. <shrug> Some people still do. I ran one of the arcs just last week to unlock Karsis. I had fun.

Oh, and you KNOW how the software works? No, you don't. But my point is that this might not be automated - not that it isn't possible under any circumstances.

Wasn't his original shield an alloy of vibranium and adamantium that they were never able to reproduce?

The key factor here is that the ATO set is a group of SIX DIFFERENT uniques. You can slot one of each - i.e. the full set of six. You can put all six pieces in the same power, you can put 3 pieces each in two separate powers, etc. But you can only have one of each individual piece (i.e. ONE accuracy/damage, ONE damage/recharge, etc) in the entire build.

I find that a 'middle of the road' approach works really well. Most of the time, I can't be bothered to plan out full sets. So I 'semi-frankenslot'. Building for defense is complicated. Building for recovery or regen is a breeze. As long as you're only using the first set bonus from the IO's, you keep tremendous flexibility in which pieces/sets you can use.

Rather than slotting random pieces just for the slotting effects, pay just a little attention to the set bonuses. If I need more recovery, I'll slot a power with two from this set, two from that set, two from yet another set. That will give me really good performance since I'm picking pieces from multiple sets, but it will also give me three +recovery bonuses in one power.

With just a little bit more planning than pure frankenslotting, and just a little bit more cost, you can easily get an extra 20% recovery or an extra 100% regen. Of course, if you really work at it, you can do far better. I've got a tank with 220% in regen set bonuses.

Yeah......

Wrath? No, just the comment that it's a stupid question. Unless, of course, you were somehow unaware that a percentage of the player base simply does not have access to IO's. (Edit: Which you indicated several posts later.) Free players do not get IO's unless they have sufficient Paragon Reward tokens (i.e. they payed a lot previously) or they pay for an invention license (pay now for it).


To the OP: There is so much judgement and subjective value in what plays 'best' that I don't see how we could filter out what plays 'best with SOs'. I would say to watch out for sets where you see widespread discussion about them being "END heavy". IO's can easily fix that, but SO's can be more difficult. Conversely, any set where you get a power like Quick Recovery in addition to inherent Stamina will erase your END problems.

Also, there are a lot of adjustments that can solve a lot of END issues. With IO's, I have the luxury of running a travel power constantly. With SO's, you're fine as long as you remember to turn it off in combat (Sprint, Flight, Ninja Run, whatever).

That's a strong indicator you're in the wrong place. When they say "ports and docks" for Smuggler, you actually need to be standing REALLY CLOSE to the ferry. I normally just stand on top of it.

As for the bases, there are actually very few bases that qualify. I use the one in Sharkhead. It's that tiny triangular structure with the trainer and two store contacts. It's convenient because exiting from Ouroboros drops you right in it.

orly?

Whatever. If YOU don't like dark armor, don't play it. But don't screw up a set that I like.

Yeah, cohRock wrote a guide called: Thresholds CoH: What to do When.
It's from way back in Issue 12 so some of it is out of date, but it's a good starting place.

No.

<shrug> Every team is different. They most certainly CAN be killed without holding them. I've been on teams that did it. Of course, I don't think they can be SOLOED without holds.

Assuming you run those arcs. I actually don't care for them.


Get your initials straight. That should say DIB. (Drowning in Blood - the trial that starts at level 15)


Leave it alone, more or less. I don't want to see it destroyed, have the level range changed, or get a full Atlas Park-style revamp that removes existing content. I'm still annoyed they removed the 5 origin contact arcs.

If they want to 'pretty up' Kings Row, that's fine. Adding better content would be fine. But I don't want to see a 'full revamp' like Atlas Park got.

Wow, whine much? It was a mention of an INTERFACE feature, not some plot twist or surprise ending. I'm not sure it even fits the definition of "spoiler".

Did other people get the badge? It's possible that he despawned, rather than actually being defeated.

Also, the overwhelming majority of defeat badges require that your team do at least 10% of the damage to kill the target. I've seen reports that the invasion Nemesis does not use that system.... but who knows...

I'm pretty sure this only applies in certain states.
I don't recall being charged tax on my point purchases.

Damn straight! I'm griefing those red-side players BY MY ABSENCE!

Yeah, it's very versatile. Aside from standard superhero campaigns, I also ran a sci-fi group of time travelers and gritty pulp campaign (no superpowers allowed) set during WW2.