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  1. Kinrad
    The thing that stands out the most to me is the slotting of Practiced Brawler. I would think you would be better off with a recharge in there instead of an end reduction, as right now you only have a 1/2 second of coverage in case of slows etc.

    Everything else looks good.
  2. Kinrad
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dechs Kaison View Post
    ...but try telling your family to change how they pronounce your name after they've said it another way for 26 years.
    Yeah, I hear that. My family still calls me 'Danny'. I'm 38 years old. I'm Dan, not Danny... ugh...
  3. Kinrad
    KIN RAD

    Interestingly I needed to add a C in front so that it didn't think the K was silent.

    http://translate.google.com/?text=#en|en|CKINRAD
  4. Kinrad
    I have a BS/SR scrapper that is soft-capped to all.
    Right now I am thinking of either more damage, or more recharge.
    I am curious what others think might be the best path to work down for an incarnate?
  5. Kinrad

    Uninformed players

    POST-ACTION

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by WoefulKnight View Post
    Kinrad - You can buy the G'rai Matter component with 150 Vanguard Merits. It is fairly commonly used in the Alpha boosts and can be purchased in the Vanguard base once every 18 hours. Next fight level 50 and above mobs in particular Bosses and LTs for best shard drop rates.
    Thanks! I ended up getting onto a 7 man ITF last night, first time I've run one in about a year! We blew through it in just under an hour and I had 8 shards (7 drops, 1 from the unlock arc), and the special drop for completing the TF.

    Now I just need to figure out which thingy I want to slot and craft it!
  6. Kinrad

    Uninformed players

    POST-ACTION

    Thanks Amygdala I am looking forward to figuring it out tonight.
  7. Kinrad

    Uninformed players

    POST-ACTION

    I unlocked the Alpha slot last night, nice and easy, but I still have *no idea* how to make anything.

    I have one shard, and don't have time to run task forces (real life stuff with a wife and two kids dontcha know?) So unless there is another way to obtain the salvage, I'm just out of luck.

    I didn't get a chance to read through all the dialog options with Rammiel (sp?), but hopefully he can help me figure this stuff out.
  8. Kinrad
    Sorry Kheldarn. My brother and I did something very similar when my father died 7 years ago. We flew to Florida and drove the old Saturn back to Massachusetts, stuffed to the roof with as much as we could get in for my mother.

    We ended up repeating the trip with a Uhaul a few weeks later to finish up. My thoughts continue to be with you through this tough time.
  9. Kinrad
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dechs Kaison View Post
    I realize now that editing in comments may not have been the best idea, since you may not have noticed. Please scroll up for my suggestions.
    Huh, I didn't notice, so thanks for taking the time to make it stand out and thanks for your advice.

    I'll take a poke it tonight after work, much appreciated!
  10. Kinrad

    Help me read

    POST-ACTION

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by GavinRuneblade View Post
    And if you are on a Mac, like me, Mids doesn't exist so we have to learn to read the builds on the forum.
    I know just about nothing about Macs, so pardon if this is just plain ignorant, but is there a WINE you can use to emulate Windows like you can for Linux boxes? If so, you may be able to install Mid's to a Win Emulation or virtual machine instead?
  11. Kinrad
    Cool, much appreciated. I went for super high recharge to get perma-eclipse.
  12. Kinrad

    Help me read

    POST-ACTION

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by GavinRuneblade View Post
    And if you are on a Mac, like me, Mids doesn't exist so we have to learn to read the builds on the forum.
    Good point. I often forget that there is a Mac client.
  13. Kinrad

    Help me read

    POST-ACTION

    If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7 you will need to run the installation program as an administrator for it to work. (Right click, run as admin).
  14. Kinrad
    Hello all,

    I am really enjoying my new War Shade (thanks to the MFing WS Guide!), and was hoping for a review of my proposed build. I am currently level 29 and have most of the enhancements on other characters waiting for her to hit 32.

    I play an aggressive tri-form style that basically uses the human form to supplement my other two damage dealing forms.

    Any and all guidance is welcome!


    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.81
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Level 50 Science Warshade
    Primary Power Set: Umbral Blast
    Secondary Power Set: Umbral Aura
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Concealment

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Shadow Bolt -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Absorption -- S'fstPrt-ResKB(A)
    Level 2: Ebon Eye -- Empty(A)
    Level 4: Gravimetric Snare -- Empty(A)
    Level 6: Dark Nova -- EndMod-I(A)
    Level 8: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(37), RechRdx-I(37)
    Level 10: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 12: Stealth -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 14: Shadow Cloak -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 16: Grant Invisibility -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 18: Super Speed -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 20: Black Dwarf -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(39), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(39), RctvArm-ResDam(39)
    Level 22: Stygian Circle -- Efficacy-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(A), Efficacy-Acc/Rchg(34), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(43), Efficacy-EndMod(45), Efficacy-EndMod/EndRdx(45), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc(45)
    Level 24: Gravity Well -- BasGaze-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(A), BasGaze-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(50), BasGaze-Acc/Rchg(50), BasGaze-Acc/Hold(50)
    Level 26: Invisibility -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 28: Starless Step -- Acc-I(A)
    Level 30: Unchain Essence -- Det'tn-Dmg/EndRdx(A), AirB'st-Dmg/EndRdx(34)
    Level 32: Dark Extraction -- ExRmnt-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(A), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), ExRmnt-Dmg/EndRdx(42), ExRmnt-Acc/Rchg(42), BldM'dt-Dmg/EndRdx(43), BldM'dt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(43)
    Level 35: Shadow Blast -- Empty(A)
    Level 38: Eclipse -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(A), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(40), RctvArm-ResDam(40), RctvArm-EndRdx/Rchg(40), TtmC'tng-ResDam/Rchg(46)
    Level 41: Sunless Mire -- Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(46), Oblit-Dmg(46), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(48), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), Oblit-%Dam(48)
    Level 44: Quasar -- Empty(A)
    Level 47: Gravitic Emanation -- Acc-I(A)
    Level 49: Stygian Return -- RechRdx-I(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 1: Dark Sustenance
    Level 1: Shadow Step -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 10: Shadow Recall -- EndRdx-I(A)
    ------------
    Level 6: Dark Nova Bolt -- Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Decim-Acc/Dmg(17), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(21), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(27), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(34)
    Level 6: Dark Nova Blast -- Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(36), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(36), Decim-Acc/Dmg(36), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37)
    Level 6: Dark Nova Emanation -- Posi-Dmg/Rchg(A), Posi-Dmg/Rng(31), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(33), Posi-Acc/Dmg(33), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(33)
    Level 6: Dark Nova Detonation -- Posi-Dmg/Rchg(A), Posi-Dmg/Rng(23), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(23), Posi-Acc/Dmg(25), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(25)
    Level 20: Black Dwarf Strike -- C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(3), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(19), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(19), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(21)
    Level 20: Black Dwarf Smite -- C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(13), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(15), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(15), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(17)
    Level 20: Black Dwarf Mire -- Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Oblit-Dmg(9), Oblit-%Dam(9), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(11), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(11), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(13)
    Level 20: Black Dwarf Drain -- KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(5), KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(5), Nictus-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(7), Nictus-Acc/EndRdx/Heal/HP/Regen(7)
    Level 20: Black Dwarf Step -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 20: Black Dwarf Antagonize -- Mocking-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(A), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg(27), Mocking-Taunt(29), Mocking-Acc/Rchg(29), Mocking-Rchg(31), Mocking-Taunt/Rng(31)



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  15. Kinrad

    PB and WS on SOs

    POST-ACTION

    My level 29 Warshade looks something like this, and is amazing even without the IOs I have planned for her. Although, a huge part of that is the use of this guide: http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=231629 from Dechs Kaison

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.81
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Warshade32: Level 48 Science Warshade
    Primary Power Set: Umbral Blast
    Secondary Power Set: Umbral Aura
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Concealment

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Shadow Bolt -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Absorption -- ResDam(A)
    Level 2: Ebon Eye -- Empty(A)
    Level 4: Gravimetric Snare -- Empty(A)
    Level 6: Dark Nova -- EndMod(A)
    Level 8: Hasten -- RechRdx(A)
    Level 10: Combat Jumping -- Empty(A)
    Level 12: Sunless Mire -- EndRdx(A)
    Level 14: Shadow Cloak -- Empty(A)
    Level 16: Super Speed -- Run(A)
    Level 18: Gravity Well -- Acc(A)
    Level 20: Black Dwarf -- ResDam(A), ResDam(27), ResDam(27), EndRdx(29)
    Level 22: Stygian Circle -- EndMod-I(A)
    Level 24: Stealth -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 26: Grant Invisibility -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 28: Invisibility -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 30: [Empty]
    Level 32: [Empty] -- Empty(A)
    Level 35: [Empty]
    Level 38: [Empty]
    Level 41: [Empty]
    Level 44: [Empty]
    Level 47: [Empty]
    Level 49: [Empty]
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx(A)
    Level 1: Dark Sustenance
    Level 1: Shadow Step -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 10: Shadow Recall -- EndRdx-I(A)
    ------------
    Level 6: Dark Nova Bolt -- Acc(A), Dmg(15), Dmg(15), Dmg(17)
    Level 6: Dark Nova Blast -- Acc(A), Dmg(17), Dmg(19), Dmg(19)
    Level 6: Dark Nova Emanation -- Acc(A), EndRdx(21), Dmg(21), Dmg(23)
    Level 6: Dark Nova Detonation -- Acc(A), EndRdx(23), Dmg(25), Dmg(25), Dmg(29)
    Level 20: Black Dwarf Strike -- Acc(A), EndRdx(11), Dmg(13), Dmg(13)
    Level 20: Black Dwarf Smite -- Acc(A), EndRdx(9), Dmg(9), Dmg(11)
    Level 20: Black Dwarf Mire -- Acc(A), EndRdx(5), EndRdx(7), RechRdx(7)
    Level 20: Black Dwarf Drain -- Acc(A), EndRdx(3), EndRdx(3), Heal(5)
    Level 20: Black Dwarf Step -- EndRdx(A)
    Level 20: Black Dwarf Antagonize -- RechRdx(A)



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  16. Kinrad
    (Stealth, Invisibility, Grant Invisibility) + 7.5% = 22.5% extra recharge

    I'll take it.
  17. Kinrad
    Just dropping a note to say that because of this guide my WS in now level 29 and STEAMROLLING over bad guys. I am *loving* playing this character, in a way that I haven't enjoyed a character since I rolled my Crab Spider a couple years ago! Thanks!
  18. Kinrad
    Personally, I IO my tunes at level 32 with level 35 IO sets. This gets me a huge chunk of bonuses and SO level performance that gets me to level 50 feeling 'super'.
  19. Kinrad
    I can only imagine your pain. You are in my thoughts at this terrible time.
  20. Kinrad
    Cool, thanks for all the hard work that obviously went into this!
  21. Kinrad

    10k

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    Thanks y'all.

    Next is down into the basement for the winter (stupid N.E. weather is too icy to run outside and risk injury). I'm going to work on getting faster, I'd like to be able to get to 9:00 miles sustained over a 10k and then work the distance back up.

    It would be great to run a couple 1/2 marathons next year and try to get sub 2:00.
  22. Kinrad

    10k

    POST-ACTION

    I did it, I finished! It was tough, and the pain kicked in around mile 11, but I finished and beat my goal of 2:30 with an official time of 2:21:08.

    Thanks to everyone for your support!
  23. Kinrad
    When my oldest daughter was learning her alphabet we passed a "no parking" sign. She had figured out the 'universal no' sign by then, so she blurted out, "No Pee-ing!"

    I laughed, my wife laughed so hard she almost hit a tree.
  24. Kinrad
    one of us... one of us... one of us...
  25. Kinrad
    Well Done!