KnightofKhonsu

This. This of all the “separations of powers” frosts my backside the most. I could live with it if the Brute did not have fury to enhance their damage as much as it does.

A brute, if put together properly can do everything a tank can do, including survive in the most daunting of battle situations. I know, I have a SS/WP brute 50 +3 that has not seen a face plant in a very, very, very long time. Even after taking a full alpha strike from either Nightstar or Siege or Marauder's fist of death! Because I have slotted the best IOs influence can buy, including a large number of lvl 50 purple enhancements, I am not afraid to jump into the midst of 50 whatever lvl foes, taunt them, and commence pounding the dog snot out of them and take them out. My lvl 50 Tank with DS/WP can do the same; however, he cannot defeat them all in a time anywhere close to what my Brute can do. Because of this disparity, I prefer a Brute to a Tanker, which I am sad to say.

A tank by definition is not just defensive it is an offensive weapon too. Tankers in the game should have the same damage potential as a Brute not including the fury. The difference between the two comes to the Tanker's ability to absorb damage while the Brute's fury enhances its damage. That alone separates the two monsters of melee.

Since a tank's main purpose is to lead the fight taking on the foes so the rest of the team can help take out those assaulting the tank (yes, this is a simple view of a team), I believe a tank should be able to use the damage it receives to its advantage. Like converting the damage into defensive bonuses much like a Brute's fury converts into damage. In the meantime, the damage potential for both the Tanker and Brute should be the same. I think this would make a Tank more attractive at least in my mind’s eye.

Heh heh heh...which is even more crazy on Tanker Tuesdays when all the tankers charge in at once thinking they are leading the charge! lol

My Shield/Hammer tanker turned out better than I believed possible. After I get him to 50 and incarnate, I plan on doing another one, this time with an Axe.

They do have the new Atomic Smasher hammer you can get extra. It looks pretty cool!

Patience young grasshopper, patience.

Wow, that is a bit awkward to say the least. However, in my opinion you handled it like a true sportsman and team player. If you were ever on Freedom, I would love to team up with you!

The one problem as of late I have experienced is the lack of Tankers. The last 2 or 3 teams I participated in did not have a tanker or brute. We had 2 or 3 scrapers, but mostly defenders, blasters, trollers, and the odd corruptor, peacebringer or so. Those were pretty hairy without a tanker or brute in the, especially a tanker.

I absolutely love Shield Charge. Seeing it in action is incredible, especially when hit a huge group of people.

I'd call it what it describes, Irradiation.

Unfortunately, SS doesn't have that until we acquire FS. Being able to throw huge chunks of the street at a target makes up for not having one. Then again, one can construct a Plasmatic Stunner, using and abusing that for AOE (although it is a cone AOE) until FS is available. I did with my WP/SS Brute. Had a blast doing so. Now, I'll do my FS and flash a PS down range on them adding to the conflaguration! I love it! Moreover, I love SS just the way it is and do not want to see it changed on iota.

Really?

Well then, if that is done, then reduce all the damage capability of all foes by say....75%. Ridiculous? Sure. However, so is changing Foot Stomp.

No, but a quick click on Initial Strike does thus remedying the issue. Unless, that is, you want to say that is a waste of time too?

Really? I have not noticed. Matter of fact, the two stalkers (2 different servers) I have and currently playing are hell on wheels as far as I am concern. If you don't like the power, don't use it. Really, 3 no 4 days released and Street Justice is already considered a pariah of melee powers! Jeez...maybe if people changed their playing styles and deployment and employment of SJ, like one must with other powers, this wouldn't be so much as an issue. To each his own, I guess. <shrugs>

If you use it without placate, sure. But as first strike then use everything else but that, no. Heck, I'll use it as a finishing move after using placate when I'm down to my last foe. Hasn't failed me yet. Moreover, I don't expect it will with how I employ my attacks.

Ewww...here let me fix that. Dual Blades / Dark Armor. Much better. My toon Drizzt the Darkelf is a monster! Muwahahahahaha!

In my opinion it doesn't. The fact you have Assassin's Strike more than makes up for the not having that ability.

I like to slot Pounding Slug Fest until I'm at lvl 30, then I switch over to Touch of Death. I find both very good enhancements. PSF for regeneration, damage, and disorient bonuses. ToD for the increase across the board for all major categories. It comes down to personal preference.

Absolutely correct!

*looks over at his two wet cats who are scowling at me.* <snikers>

Uh huh, uh huh.

I love it on my Stalker (SJ/DM). Last night in the second Outcast base clearing mission, with 2 other team members, my toon put the fear of God on every foe around me when I made my assassination strike. When I had my combo 3 up and made my SC hit, POW down goes 5 foes. I am throughly impressed with this new power set. I'm now at 10th lvl and kicking butt taking names! Love it, love it, love it!

Well, I can say with assurance I've did not end up with a softcap on my tanker or my brute, which both have WP. Matter of fact, my brute, Dragon Maiden, is so well slotted that I can stand toe to toe with Jack of Irons and trade blows with him taking his best shot and delivering to him some horrendous damage (with the aid of some inspirations of course). Example: I have slotted three Numina's Conv in three different healing powers. Two from Will Power and my health. I only have 1 Regen enhancement though as one is allowed, period. That gives me 36% regeneration alone. Not counting the other IOs that give you regen or recovery. If I sloted more than 3 of one enhancement in a power, yes, you get a softcap. Oh yeah, I've slotted 5 of the 6 Hetacomb enhancements slotted in one power, 3 Apocalypse (16% reg) with 3 Devastation (12% reg) for my rock throwing, and working on getting Armageddon for my foot stomp. So there are ways to increase using the system without having to worry about a soft cap. And before you ask, yes all my enhancements work that I have slotted in the power. I verified that afterwards.

I've not faced anything yet that I'd categorize as "giving me fits." They all give me fits! LOL That's what makes it fun. Oh yeah, I hate the Carnies as I hate The Knives...as I hate the Circle, and so on! LOL

Feels, looks, and sounds powerful. Heck yes, it is powerful. I absolutely love it. I'm using it on my Stalker (SJ/DM) who will be replacing my namesake toon in the near future after I brough him up to 50 plus. Then good bye to a toon with DM/SR!