LordOfRebirth

I'm trying on my Controller hat and am drawn to these two powersets as in-game possibility. My question are to those experienced with these two powersets in a PvE setting? I should preface this more by saying I enjoy both solo and team-play and have skimmed both guides regarding the set, but would like some current information regarding both play styles.

Thanks in advance.

I'm curious about a primary that meshes well with the Psi Powerset, which I really truly like. I was considering either Ice/Psi Dark/Psi or Storm/Psi with an interest in both teaming and soloing. I'm truly curious from those of you experienced with the Psi set regarding the pros and cons of these sets would bring.

I'd recommend exploring the other ATs with TA, rather than overdosing on TA/* defenders right away. There are all kinds of nifty things you can do as a */TA controller or */TA mastermind (and playing as a */TA mastermind is very similar to playing a TA/* defender with an above average pick-up group). You can always make more TA/* defenders, but it's useful to experience TA from other perspectives because it can teach you how to use some powers differently or in unique ways.

Like using Oil Slick Arrow as a heal dummy for Zombies. >.>

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I have taken your advice --- exploring Plant Control/TA and Illusion/TA...they play very differently from each other and are really AMAZING! I was a little skeptical of re-using TA so much so soon...but I am truly impressed with how far apart all the specs really are.
This game continues to impress me by leaps and bounds...and I embrace my altitis like a badge of honor. ^^

*Scibbles notes to consider Dark Miasma as well*

You all don't want me to have a personal life, do you? ;-)

Thanks again for the insights and possibilities.

Update...So, far I am LOVING both my TA/Dark and my Storm/Ice alts! They both bring a series of "toys to the table that are simply too fun to get tired of! My TA/Dark alt is current lvl 13 and my Storm/Ice is lvl 14! Fun, Fun, FUN! ^^

My only problem? Now that I've been playing with the TA set...I find myself being lured towards rolling a TA/A as well...>.>

Altitis, anyone?
LOL!

Wow! Thank you all for your input and time! I will certainly take the time to discover and explore my options with this AT.
I've revised a few of my interest mostly due to a few themes I've come up with and will gladly report my findings...
Right now a Storm/Ice, TA/Dark and an FF/Sonic are at the top of my "try out" list!

I'm still new to all-things CoX (2 month old account)...but am hungrily wishing to create a Defender (or Defenders) that can solo and team with little interruption in my joyful playtime as I level. I have read and reviewed quite a number of the guides and posts found here, but I'd like a little more insight into what I can expect from several specific powerset mixes for PvE play from my peers in cyberland.

They are as follows:

TA/Psi

Storm/Psi

Ice/Ice

Storm/Ice

FF/*

Or any other combination you might suggest. I'll add that I am VERY attracted to any AT that I can mix into a Controller-ish playstyle that can defend, support attack and even heal if the need is present (though not as a primary healer).

Thanks in advance for all your consideration and contribution.