Master Zaprobo

Okay, from a 50 Bots/FF/Mace...

- Moar defense is good. Henchmen actually respond to attempts to attack, not just actual hits so the shield from Mace Mastery is sublime
- I tend to slot Prot Bots for +Defense these days rather than Heal as I get more mileage out of it
- If you don't care about the look/theme of powers then go for Scirocco as the Mu Mastery set is the only immobs with -KB, any others will still allow them to be knocked out of burn patches, etc.
- IO Sets I've not really delved into, all I did was slot a couple of sets of Blood Mandate for the Ranged/AoE Defense set bonuses and Freebird for the +Stealth
- The Pet Auras are from you, not the pets they're slotted in. Same radius as Supremacy AFAIK

I should be good for some runs tonight too. Seeya then!

Sunday I was on Test for the Supreme Superbeing Awards. Made second with Master Zaprobo

This week I'm good for Wed, Thu and Sunday I think. After 1800hrs weekdays and anytime weekends.

Good advice gotten already here - I'd perhaps drop Mace beam Volley and pop Aid Self in instead.

Also, TP Foe is far too situational for a MM - you're better pulling with a full volley of bot fire. I'd replace that for Repair (a full, uninterruptable heal is a life saver for when your Assault Bot is getting battered!)

Not sure why you went for Stamina - I understand some people like the safety blanket though! A couple of CAB's see me through most fights and more space for more important powers like Detention Field and maybe an attack from your Primary (the single-targets are quite good, ignore their bad press!)

Ninja/Storm for that Tsoo vibe Might finally get a Ninja concept I'm happy with!

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The command /selectpetname exists and will work. However you'll need to push the button twice.

I currently use /bind numpad1 "petselect 0$$powexecname Alkaloid" on my Necro/Poison MM to select and heal a pet. Have to hit the button twice though.

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Isn't this because commands are actually parsed backwards?

Try switching the two commands here Master Z and see if that helps (I've a similiar sort of bind for selecting and igniting Oil Slick). I think that fixes the double-click issue.

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Doesn't help alas - its not an order of parsing - y'see the interface does everything simultaneously. When doing multiple powers, this means the first one listed is the one that triggers whereas doing this selection arrangement means that it activates a power as it selects.

Means the power has no target and you have to click the bound key twice.

If you like selecting by name then you can always go for... /bind numpad1 "petselectname Bob$$powexecname Alkaloid"

Standard rules for partial names, etc. apply.

The command /selectpetname exists and will work. However you'll need to push the button twice.

I currently use /bind numpad1 "petselect 0$$powexecname Alkaloid" on my Necro/Poison MM to select and heal a pet. Have to hit the button twice though.

Pop into the "Masterminds" Global Channel - I know some high level MM Trappers hang out in there

I'm playing my Necro/Poison as my second full-time MM and he's without a doubt as powerful as MZ ever was. In a different way - but powerful nevertheless.

I'm probably gonna see "Doctor Digitalis" go the distance and be my second L50 in almost 4yrs!

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See also: http://boards.cityofvillains.com/showfla...fpart=1#5863461

Quite a lot. But very informative and useful

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Also see my homegrown http://snipurl.com/mmfaq/

There's also evidence that Bodyguard works in Def/Stay and Def/Goto but to be honest I do what a lot of others have said - have bound buttons on my mouse for Def/Fel and Attack and so haven't tested this extensively.

I'd trawl myself along for a Hami run - I'd like to say I defeated the big blob once

When I did the raid the first time, I used option 2 but it didn't work so well - the pets really didn't contribute much to the Pylon stage.

Since then, I've always gone for option 4 and no complaints!

Shame it didn't happen! Hit me up next time you want to try this - still need the badge!

Reserve me in! I need that last badge (and another respec never hurt anyone!). Master Zaprobo 50 Bot/FF Tech Mastermind

Note that with that bind you'd then need to click a location to summon at.

If you had a combination bind including a mouse click, it'll simultaneously activate and summon. For example...

/bind lctrl+lbutton "powexec_name Lich$$say I summon you, and bind you to my will!"

... would say the text and summon the Lich (Necromancy) when you hold down the left control key and click on a location.

I may be around with "Doctor Digitalis" if I can get him up to the right level in time

Oh, overlooked that bit - Upgrade and Equip both recharge plenty fast enough with no additional slots - either slot with 1x EndRdx or 1 EndRdx and one Rchg

Only Prot Bots need EndRdx (and only an SO's worth) - Drones and Assault do not, even in protracted battles.

An additional slot in Super Jump doesn't really do yourself any favours, pop it elsewhere.

Well, you hardly think with the pitiful encryption and computer security that the so-called heroes employ that we wouldn't have the files.

Excellent report Duchess - report to my office as I reckon it's high time you got a promotion...

In the name of science!
MZ

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You don't have a brother called Ivo Robotnik do you?

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Actually, the original incarnation of "Zaphod Robotnik" (a marine in Traveller RPG) had a brother called Barry. With regards to IVo, I'm sorry but that particular mad scientist is no relation

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2) Your on the wrong server. The RP in you can be made stronger! When the time comes just transfer!

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Afraid I couldn't be more of a roleplayer if I tried (I barely have enough time for my girlfriend between WFRP, Spacemaster, Lorien Trust Live Roleplay and CoX). As to moving server, alas I've made my home on Defiant with the boys and gals of ARAD.

Of course, doesn't mean you won't spot my alts on Union

Use both? You can't really compare Aid Other and Triage Beacon as they are two different things - it's like comparing endurance drain and damage.

Triage Beacon is best taken post-L20 when it can be slotted with SO's/IO's to an effective level of regen.

Aid Other is best taken as soon as you have an available slot for it - much like FF, Traps Masterminds benefit with another heal on hand.

I would estimate...

MM's vs. EB = All Secondaries/Primaries
MM's vs. AV/Hero = Dark/Poison/Traps Secondary Only

I like the Blood Mandate line, as they give +Def(Ranged) and +Def(AoE) which stacks well with Forcefields/Traps.

Otherwise, generic IO's are the way forward.

The badge description is correct - you would need to be on 10 successful raids for the badge.

If I can Placate the girlfriend then I shall be there with a ZR Autonomous Combat Platoon as Master Zaprobo.

One thing I will say, when I did this a couple of days ago Sharkshead was a lag-trap. All other zones were fine though.