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Last night while on a Master of the Baracude SF, my Storm/Sonic Defender dinged level 50! Storm Rider went on to join the ranks of the Incarnates soon after! Thank you all who have teamed with him and all those who helped form his build on the forums. So next time you see storm clouds rolling in dont fear. Its Storm Rider riding in to save the day!

I am leveling a Dual Pistols/Mental Blaster atm. Her name is River Song.(OH YEA!) I was toying around in MIDS and noticed the sheer amount of Cones and AoEs this toon is going to have. To take them all would surely be unnecessary. From a damage standpoint and from a IO Set building standpoint. I am planning to softcap S/L defense while bumping up recharge to perma Drain Psyche. This is not meant to be a farming toon as I have seen several do. I have no problem with redraw. I actually kinda enjoy it as I like the style and feel it gives my toon. (call me crazy)

Question:
Which of the Cones/AoEs/PBAoEs are skippable in a leveling build and Final Build?

Hey any guides for Elec/WP?

Ok so after much internal debate and actually creating several different toons(all of which are scheduled for deletion), I have actually gone against my previous decision to create a toon for the sole purpose of purple pimping.(say that 64 times fast)

I had a toon sitting on the back burner and on a whim decided to start playing it though some content again. Storm/Sonic Defender named Storm Rider. MAN! I fell in love with this toon! Over the last 2 weeks I have gotten him to level 36 through various TFs. So much fun!

Anyways, the point. I had forgotten the joy of falling in love with a toon again. I have been running my 50s so much. Things had grown stagnant. So to heck with PLing a toon to purple. I am gonna enjoy this wonderful game through fresh eyes(Eagle eyes to be exact). I will see you all out there!

OK so if I dropped FA from the level 49 slot what could I replace it with?

If I dropped the KB IO from Tough where could I put the slot for the most benefit?

I also replaced the chance for build up in tornado with the Soulbound Allegiance: Acc/Dam/Rech.

OK so here is my new build. I think its got most if not all the things I desire. The toon just hit level 32 and picked up LS so my desires may change as I level. lol

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.92
http://www.cohplanner.com/

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Level 50 Magic Defender
Primary Power Set: Storm Summoning
Secondary Power Set: Sonic Attack
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: O2 Boost -- Dct'dW-Heal(A), Dct'dW-Rchg(3), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx(3), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(5), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(5)
Level 1: Shriek -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(7), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(7), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(9), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9)
Level 2: Scream -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(11), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(11), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(13), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(13)
Level 4: Howl -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(15), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(15), Posi-Dmg/Rng(17), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17)
Level 6: Steamy Mist -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), ImpSkn-ResDam/EndRdx(19), ImpSkn-ResDam/Rchg(19), ImpSkn-EndRdx/Rchg(21), ImpSkn-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(21), ImpSkn-Status(23)
Level 8: Freezing Rain -- Achilles-ResDeb%(A), Achilles-DefDeb/Rchg(23), RechRdx-I(25), RechRdx-I(25)
Level 10: Hover -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), Krma-ResKB(29)
Level 12: Hurricane -- DarkWD-ToHitDeb(A), DarkWD-ToHitdeb/Rchg/EndRdx(27), DarkWD-ToHitDeb/EndRdx(27), DarkWD-Rchg/EndRdx(29)
Level 14: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), Krma-ResKB(31)
Level 16: Shout -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(36), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(36), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(36), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37)
Level 18: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(37), RechRdx-I(37)
Level 20: Amplify -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 22: Boxing -- Empty(A)
Level 24: Tough -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(39), ImpArm-ResDam(39), S'fstPrt-ResKB(39), S'fstPrt-ResDam/EndRdx(40)
Level 26: Tornado -- S'bndAl-Build%(A), S'bndAl-Dmg/Rchg(40)
Level 28: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(40), GftotA-Def/EndRdx(42), GftotA-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(42)
Level 30: Super Speed -- Zephyr-ResKB(A)
Level 32: Lightning Storm -- Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(A), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), Entrpc-Dmg/Rchg(33), Entrpc-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33), Dev'n-Dmg/Rchg(34), Dev'n-Hold%(34)
Level 35: Screech -- Amaze-Stun(A), Amaze-Stun/Rchg(42), Amaze-Acc/Stun/Rchg(43), Amaze-Acc/Rchg(43), Amaze-EndRdx/Stun(43)
Level 38: Dreadful Wail -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(45), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(45), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46)
Level 41: Web Envelope -- GravAnch-Hold%(A), GravAnch-Immob(46)
Level 44: Scorpion Shield -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(46), GftotA-Def/EndRdx(48), GftotA-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(48)
Level 47: Web Cocoon -- UbrkCons-Hold(A), UbrkCons-Hold/Rchg(48), UbrkCons-Acc/Hold/Rchg(50), UbrkCons-Acc/Rchg(50), UbrkCons-EndRdx/Hold(50)
Level 49: Focused Accuracy -- GSFC-Build%(A)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Vigilance
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Flight-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+(34)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), EndMod-I(31), EndMod-I(31)

That good or that Bad? lol

I am dusting off my Fire/Elec blaster to start running his incarnate stuff. I played him through a few mishes last night and realized he needs some serious work. The goal with this build was to provide capped S\L defense and as much ranged as I could get in without taking unnecessary(From my pov) powers or gimping the ones I did take. Help me tweak to perfection folks!

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.92
http://www.cohplanner.com/

Click this DataLink to open the build!

Level 50 Mutation Blaster
Primary Power Set: Fire Blast
Secondary Power Set: Electricity Manipulation
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Flares -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx:50(3), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg:50(3), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(5), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(5), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(7)
Level 1: Electric Fence -- DblAc-Stun%:30(A)
Level 2: Fire Blast -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx:50(7), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg:50(9), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(9), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(11), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(11)
Level 4: Fire Ball -- Posi-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx:50(17), Posi-Dmg/Rchg:50(17), Posi-Dmg/Rng:50(19), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(19)
Level 6: Hasten -- RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(21), RechRdx-I:50(21)
Level 8: Fire Breath -- Posi-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx:50(23), Posi-Dmg/Rchg:50(23), Posi-Dmg/Rng:50(25), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(25)
Level 10: Charged Brawl -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(27), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(27), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(29)
Level 12: Havoc Punch -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(29), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(31), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(31)
Level 14: Super Speed -- Zephyr-ResKB:50(A)
Level 16: Boxing -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(31), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(33), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(33)
Level 18: Tough -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(A)
Level 20: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A), LkGmblr-Def:50(33), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:50(34), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:50(34)
Level 22: Blaze -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx:50(34), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg:50(36), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(36), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(36), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(37)
Level 24: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A), Krma-ResKB:30(37), LkGmblr-Def:50(37)
Level 26: Aim -- Rec'dRet-ToHit:20(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg:20(39), Rec'dRet-Pcptn:20(39)
Level 28: Build Up -- GSFC-ToHit:50(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg:50(39), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx:50(40), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx:50(40), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx:50(40), GSFC-Build%:50(42)
Level 30: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A), LkGmblr-Def:50(42), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:50(42), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:50(43)
Level 32: Thunder Strike -- Oblit-Dmg:50(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg:50(43), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg:50(43), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(45), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(45)
Level 35: Power Sink -- Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg:50(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc/Rchg:50(45), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg:50(46)
Level 38: Assault -- EndRdx-I:50(A), EndRdx-I:50(46)
Level 41: Scorpion Shield -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A), LkGmblr-Def:50(46), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:50(48), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:50(48)
Level 44: Lightning Clap -- ExStrk-Dmg/KB:20(A), ExStrk-Acc/KB:20(48), ExStrk-Dam%:20(50)
Level 47: Web Envelope -- GravAnch-Hold%:50(A), GravAnch-Immob/Rchg:50(50)
Level 49: Web Cocoon -- UbrkCons-Hold/Rchg:50(A), UbrkCons-Acc/Hold/Rchg:50(50)
Level 50: Spiritual Radial Boost
Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
Level 0: Portal Jockey
Level 0: Task Force Commander
Level 0: The Atlas Medallion
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Defiance
Level 1: Sprint -- Clrty-Stlth:50(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I:50(A)
Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+:50(A), Numna-Heal:50(13), Mrcl-Rcvry+:40(13)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I:50(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%:50(A), EndMod-I:50(15), EndMod-I:50(15)

Excellent News! Thank you guys very much. A new Super was born last night. The Praetorian Strangler(Plant/Thorn Dom) showed up on the docks of Praetoria ready to make something of himself. Time will tell if he shines with the light of Justice or falls into the depths of darkness that envelope the world of villainy.

Is Spirit tree a power that only lets you have one at a time or can you have 2 with enuff recharge?

Its not that I have a bunch of random purples. I have several sets completed that can be slotted and a few random peices that can be sold for INF. In fact thats the plan. The reason I would like to create a new toon is that all my current toons are finished. All my 50s are slotted out. I have been collecting purples for the purpose of having a destination for my next leveling project. Its time for that project.

Over the last few months I have ran a very fortunate streak of receiving purple drops through various TFs. At one point I had a purple drop every day for just over a week. So I find myself sitting on a rather nice collection of crafted Purples. This is a situation I have never found myself in. I would like to take advantage of this. The sets I seem to have completed are Holds, Immobs, and stuns, with some random peices from some damage sets. This leads me to believe a Controller or dominator would be my best choice for my first ever Purpled out toon.

My question to you all is what power combos from these two ATs would be the best to Purple out? By that I mean which would I get the most returns from in terms of damage/support/survivability(in that order)?

I have a Fire/Kin and an Ill/Rad already at 50 and IOed out. So try not to repeat these power sets unless they can be paired with something different for a different game experience.

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Dominator Spots: (Please choose- Mind/Fire, Earth/Eng, Earth/Fire, Mind/Eng)
1) Eagle Eyez
2) GL
3) Zwillinger
4)@Sirken---Mind/Energy
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Blaster Spots: (sonic/em)
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I am gonna have to rethink skipping the mezzes. will post a new build in the next couple days.

Thanks Dragynn. I still cant figure out what happened with the formatting. I appreciate the help with that. Yea I meant to put the chance for hold in there. (I actually made the build at 3:00 am when I awoke from a dead sleep cuz I had a dream about the build lol)

Storm Rider is currently in her low levels but I want to work up a build to work towards so I can start funding it as I level. My goal here is to get a level 50 defender and Purple out a toon. I have never done either.

The Build Summary:
This build has enough recharge to perma Hasten and Freezing Rain(actually off by about 1 second of running 2 patches argh! lol) As well as running 2 Lightning Storms/Tornados. Defense actually leaves something to be desired but I figure Hurricane will cover this problem solo and teaming will make it less an issue. Oddly enough I was able to cap my S/L resistance lol. Wierd. anyways thats cool.

The Request:
Help me to optimize this build. There are a few power choices I threw in cuz I didnt know what else to take (ie. Maneuvers, force of nature). Same with a bit of slotting. The core seems to be solid but help me shore up some of the fringe decisions.

Edited: Uhhh not sure what happened with posting the build. sorry for that mess.

The Build:
[color:#489AFF]Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.92[/color]
[color:#489AFF]http://www.cohplanner.com/[/color]

[color:#B1C9F5]Click this DataLink to open the build![/color]

[color:#B3CAF7]Level 50 Magic Defender[/color]
[color:#489AFF]Primary Power Set: [/color][color:#B3CAF7]Storm Summoning[/color]
[color:#489AFF]Secondary Power Set: [/color][color:#B3CAF7]Sonic Attack[/color]
[color:#489AFF]Power Pool: [/color][color:#B3CAF7]Speed[/color]
[color:#489AFF]Power Pool: [/color][color:#B3CAF7]Flight[/color]
[color:#489AFF]Power Pool: [/color][color:#B3CAF7]Leadership[/color]
[color:#489AFF]Power Pool: [/color][color:#B3CAF7]Fighting[/color]
[color:#489AFF]Ancillary Pool: [/color][color:#B3CAF7]Power Mastery[/color]

[color:#489AFF]Hero Profile:[/color]
[color:#4FA7FF]Level 1:[/color] [color:#B3CAF7]O2 Boost[/color] [color:#489AFF]--[/color] [color:#7AA4EF]Dct'dW-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Heal[/color](A)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]Dct'dW-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Rchg[/color](3)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]Dct'dW-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Heal/EndRdx[/color](3)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]Dct'dW-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Heal/Rchg[/color](5)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]Dct'dW-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Heal/EndRdx/Rchg[/color](5)
[color:#4FA7FF]Level 1:[/color] [color:#B3CAF7]Shriek[/color] [color:#489AFF]--[/color] [color:#7AA4EF]Decim-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Acc/Dmg[/color](A)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]Decim-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Dmg/EndRdx[/color](27)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]Decim-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Dmg/Rchg[/color](29)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]Decim-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Acc/EndRdx/Rchg[/color](29)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]Decim-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Acc/Dmg/Rchg[/color](31)
[color:#4FA7FF]Level 2:[/color] [color:#B3CAF7]Scream[/color] [color:#489AFF]--[/color] [color:#7AA4EF]Decim-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Acc/Dmg[/color](A)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]Decim-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Dmg/EndRdx[/color](23)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]Decim-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Dmg/Rchg[/color](25)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]Decim-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Acc/EndRdx/Rchg[/color](25)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]Decim-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Acc/Dmg/Rchg[/color](27)
[color:#4FA7FF]Level 4:[/color] [color:#B3CAF7]Howl[/color] [color:#489AFF]--[/color] [color:#7AA4EF]Ragnrk-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Dmg[/color](A)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]Ragnrk-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Dmg/Rchg[/color](7)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]Ragnrk-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Acc/Dmg/Rchg[/color](7)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]Ragnrk-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Acc/Rchg[/color](9)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]Ragnrk-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Dmg/EndRdx[/color](9)
[color:#4FA7FF]Level 6:[/color] [color:#B3CAF7]Snow Storm[/color] [color:#489AFF]--[/color] [color:#7AA4EF]P'ngTtl-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]EndRdx/Rchg/Slow[/color](A)
[color:#4FA7FF]Level 8:[/color] [color:#B3CAF7]Freezing Rain[/color] [color:#489AFF]--[/color] [color:#7AA4EF]Achilles-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]ResDeb%[/color](A)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]LdyGrey-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]DefDeb/Rchg[/color](11)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]LdyGrey-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]DefDeb/Rchg/EndRdx[/color](11)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]LdyGrey-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Rchg/EndRdx[/color](13)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]ShldBrk-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]DefDeb/EndRdx/Rchg[/color](13)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]ShldBrk-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Acc/EndRdx/Rchg[/color](15)
[color:#4FA7FF]Level 10:[/color] [color:#B3CAF7]Hasten[/color] [color:#489AFF]--[/color] [color:#8BAFF1]RechRdx[/color][color:#8BAFF1]-I[/color](A)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#8BAFF1]RechRdx[/color][color:#8BAFF1]-I[/color](15)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#8BAFF1]RechRdx[/color][color:#8BAFF1]-I[/color](17)
[color:#4FA7FF]Level 12:[/color] [color:#B3CAF7]Hurricane[/color] [color:#489AFF]--[/color] [color:#7AA4EF]DarkWD-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]ToHitDeb[/color](A)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]DarkWD-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]ToHitdeb/Rchg/EndRdx[/color](21)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]DarkWD-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]ToHitDeb/EndRdx[/color](21)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]DarkWD-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Rchg/EndRdx[/color](23)
[color:#4FA7FF]Level 14:[/color] [color:#B3CAF7]Super Speed[/color] [color:#489AFF]--[/color] [color:#5EAEFF]Empty[/color](A)
[color:#4FA7FF]Level 16:[/color] [color:#B3CAF7]Shout[/color] [color:#489AFF]--[/color] [color:#7AA4EF]Decim-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Acc/Dmg[/color](A)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]Decim-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Dmg/EndRdx[/color](31)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]Decim-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Dmg/Rchg[/color](31)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]Decim-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Acc/EndRdx/Rchg[/color](33)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]Decim-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Acc/Dmg/Rchg[/color](33)
[color:#4FA7FF]Level 18:[/color] [color:#B3CAF7]Steamy Mist[/color] [color:#489AFF]--[/color] [color:#7AA4EF]LkGmblr-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Rchg+[/color](A)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]S'fstPrt-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]ResDam/Def+[/color](33)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]S'fstPrt-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]ResDam/EndRdx[/color](34)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]S'fstPrt-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]ResKB[/color](34)
[color:#4FA7FF]Level 20:[/color] [color:#B3CAF7]Amplify[/color] [color:#489AFF]--[/color] [color:#8BAFF1]RechRdx[/color][color:#8BAFF1]-I[/color](A)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#8BAFF1]RechRdx[/color][color:#8BAFF1]-I[/color](34)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#8BAFF1]RechRdx[/color][color:#8BAFF1]-I[/color](36)
[color:#4FA7FF]Level 22:[/color] [color:#B3CAF7]Hover[/color] [color:#489AFF]--[/color] [color:#7AA4EF]LkGmblr-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Rchg+[/color](A)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]Krma-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]ResKB[/color](36)
[color:#4FA7FF]Level 24:[/color] [color:#B3CAF7]Maneuvers[/color] [color:#489AFF]--[/color] [color:#7AA4EF]LkGmblr-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Rchg+[/color](A)
[color:#4FA7FF]Level 26:[/color] [color:#B3CAF7]Tornado[/color] [color:#489AFF]--[/color] [color:#7AA4EF]C'Arms-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Acc/Dmg[/color](A)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]C'Arms-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Dmg/EndRdx[/color](36)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]C'Arms-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Acc/Dmg/Rchg[/color](37)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]C'Arms-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg[/color](37)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]S'bndAl-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Dmg/Rchg[/color](37)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]S'bndAl-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Build%[/color](39)
[color:#4FA7FF]Level 28:[/color] [color:#B3CAF7]Siren's Song[/color] [color:#489AFF]--[/color] [color:#7AA4EF]FtnHyp-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Sleep[/color](A)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]FtnHyp-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Sleep/Rchg[/color](39)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]FtnHyp-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Acc/Sleep/Rchg[/color](39)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]FtnHyp-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Acc/Rchg[/color](40)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]FtnHyp-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Sleep/EndRdx[/color](40)
[color:#4FA7FF]Level 30:[/color] [color:#B3CAF7]Boxing[/color] [color:#489AFF]--[/color] [color:#5EAEFF]Empty[/color](A)
[color:#4FA7FF]Level 32:[/color] [color:#B3CAF7]Lightning Storm[/color] [color:#489AFF]--[/color] [color:#7AA4EF]Apoc-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Dmg[/color](A)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]Apoc-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Dmg/Rchg[/color](40)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]Apoc-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Acc/Dmg/Rchg[/color](42)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]Apoc-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Acc/Rchg[/color](42)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]Apoc-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Dmg/EndRdx[/color](42)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]EnManip-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Stun%[/color](43)
[color:#4FA7FF]Level 35:[/color] [color:#B3CAF7]Tough[/color] [color:#489AFF]--[/color] [color:#7AA4EF]S'fstPrt-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]ResKB[/color](A)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]S'fstPrt-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]ResDam/EndRdx[/color](43)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]ImpArm-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]ResDam/EndRdx[/color](43)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]ImpArm-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg[/color](50)
[color:#4FA7FF]Level 38:[/color] [color:#B3CAF7]Dreadful Wail[/color] [color:#489AFF]--[/color] [color:#7AA4EF]Armgdn-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Dmg[/color](A)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]Armgdn-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Dmg/Rchg[/color](45)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]Armgdn-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Acc/Dmg/Rchg[/color](45)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]Armgdn-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Acc/Rchg[/color](45)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]Armgdn-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Dmg/EndRdx[/color](46)
[color:#4FA7FF]Level 41:[/color] [color:#B3CAF7]Weave[/color] [color:#489AFF]--[/color] [color:#7AA4EF]LkGmblr-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Rchg+[/color](A)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]LkGmblr-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Def[/color](46)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]GftotA-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Def/EndRdx[/color](46)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]GftotA-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Def/EndRdx/Rchg[/color](48)
[color:#4FA7FF]Level 44:[/color] [color:#B3CAF7]Power Build Up[/color] [color:#489AFF]--[/color] [color:#8BAFF1]RechRdx[/color][color:#8BAFF1]-I[/color](A)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#8BAFF1]RechRdx[/color][color:#8BAFF1]-I[/color](48)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#8BAFF1]RechRdx[/color][color:#8BAFF1]-I[/color](48)
[color:#4FA7FF]Level 47:[/color] [color:#B3CAF7]Temp Invulnerability[/color] [color:#489AFF]--[/color] [color:#4AA5FF]HO:Ribo[/color](A)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#4AA5FF]HO:Ribo[/color](50)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#4AA5FF]HO:Ribo[/color](50)
[color:#4FA7FF]Level 49:[/color] [color:#B3CAF7]Force of Nature[/color] [color:#489AFF]--[/color] [color:#8BAFF1]RechRdx[/color][color:#8BAFF1]-I[/color](A)
[color:#4FA7FF]Level 0:[/color] [color:#B3CAF7]Freedom Phalanx Reserve[/color]
[color:#4FA7FF]Level 0:[/color] [color:#B3CAF7]Portal Jockey[/color]
[color:#4FA7FF]Level 0:[/color] [color:#B3CAF7]Task Force Commander[/color]
[color:#4FA7FF]Level 0:[/color] [color:#B3CAF7]The Atlas Medallion[/color]
[color:#4FA7FF]Level 50:[/color] [color:#B3CAF7]Cardiac Core Paragon[/color]
[color:#489AFF]------------[/color]
[color:#4FA7FF]Level 1:[/color] [color:#B3CAF7]Brawl[/color] [color:#489AFF]--[/color] [color:#5EAEFF]Empty[/color](A)
[color:#4FA7FF]Level 1:[/color] [color:#B3CAF7]Sprint[/color] [color:#489AFF]--[/color] [color:#5EAEFF]Empty[/color](A)
[color:#4FA7FF]Level 1:[/color] [color:#B3CAF7]Vigilance[/color]
[color:#4FA7FF]Level 2:[/color] [color:#B3CAF7]Rest[/color] [color:#489AFF]--[/color] [color:#5EAEFF]Empty[/color](A)
[color:#4FA7FF]Level 4:[/color] [color:#B3CAF7]Ninja Run[/color]
[color:#4FA7FF]Level 2:[/color] [color:#B3CAF7]Swift[/color] [color:#489AFF]--[/color] [color:#5EAEFF]Empty[/color](A)
[color:#4FA7FF]Level 2:[/color] [color:#B3CAF7]Health[/color] [color:#489AFF]--[/color] [color:#7AA4EF]Numna-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Regen/Rcvry+[/color](A)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#7AA4EF]Mrcl-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]Rcvry+[/color](19)
[color:#4FA7FF]Level 2:[/color] [color:#B3CAF7]Hurdle[/color] [color:#489AFF]--[/color] [color:#5EAEFF]Empty[/color](A)
[color:#4FA7FF]Level 2:[/color] [color:#B3CAF7]Stamina[/color] [color:#489AFF]--[/color] [color:#7AA4EF]P'Shift-[/color][color:#7AA4EF]End%[/color](A)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#8BAFF1]EndMod[/color][color:#8BAFF1]-I[/color](17)[color:#B1C9F5], [/color][color:#8BAFF1]EndMod[/color][color:#8BAFF1]-I[/color](19)

*shifty eyes*

I did it for the prizes.

*runs off and hides*

OK I whipped this up rather quickly and payed no attention to cost. Never really played either set so dont know if it is decent or not. The numbers look right to me. Anywho...

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.92
http://www.cohplanner.com/

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Level 50 Magic Defender
Primary Power Set: Force Field
Secondary Power Set: Energy Blast
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Concealment
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Deflection Shield -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(3), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(3), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(5)
Level 1: Power Bolt -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(5), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(7), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(7), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9)
Level 2: Power Blast -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(9), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(11), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(11), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(13)
Level 4: Energy Torrent -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(19), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(19), Posi-Dmg/Rng(21), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(21)
Level 6: Insulation Shield -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(23), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(23), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(25)
Level 8: Air Superiority -- C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(25), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(27), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(27), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(29)
Level 10: Power Burst -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(29), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(31), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(31), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(31)
Level 12: Dispersion Bubble -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), RedFtn-Def(33), RedFtn-EndRdx(33), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(33), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(34), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(34)
Level 14: Fly -- Srng-EndRdx/Fly(A)
Level 16: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(34), RechRdx-I(36)
Level 18: Detention Field -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 20: Aim -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(36), RechRdx-I(36)
Level 22: Personal Force Field -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 24: Stealth -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(37), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(37), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(37)
Level 26: Repulsion Bomb -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(39), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(39), Posi-Dmg/Rng(39), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40)
Level 28: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(40), GftotA-Def(40), GftotA-Def/EndRdx(42)
Level 30: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A), EndRdx-I(42)
Level 32: Repulsion Field -- FrcFbk-Rechg%(A)
Level 35: Explosive Blast -- Ragnrk-Dmg(A), Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg(42), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg(43), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx(43)
Level 38: Nova -- Armgdn-Dmg(A), Armgdn-Dmg/Rchg(45), Armgdn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Armgdn-Acc/Rchg(45), Armgdn-Dmg/EndRdx(46)
Level 41: Scorpion Shield -- RedFtn-Def(A), RedFtn-EndRdx(46), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(46), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(48), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(48)
Level 44: Focused Accuracy -- GSFC-Build%(A)
Level 47: Summon Disruptor -- S'bndAl-Build%(A), S'bndAl-Dmg(48), S'bndAl-Dmg/Rchg(50), S'bndAl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(50)
Level 49: Web Cocoon -- Lock-%Hold(A), Lock-Rchg/Hold(50)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Vigilance
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Numna-Heal(13), Mrcl-Rcvry+(15)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), EndMod-I(15), EndMod-I(17), EndMod-I(17)

Ok I created this build and decided to not use cost as a factor. The question that plagues me is this build a case of "yea he threw a lot of purples in alright.....so what?" Did I just pack em in for not a huge benefit? Is the build solid? This will be primarily a sniper style toon taking advantage of range to rain down pain and make sure everything is dead before it even gets into firing range. Could I do this for cheaper?

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.92
http://www.cohplanner.com/

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Level 50 Magic Blaster
Primary Power Set: Archery
Secondary Power Set: Energy Manipulation
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Munitions Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Snap Shot -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(3), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(5), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), HO:Centri(7)
Level 1: Power Thrust -- KBDist-I(A)
Level 2: Aimed Shot -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(7), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(9), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(9), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(11), HO:Centri(11)
Level 4: Build Up -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(17), RechRdx-I(19)
Level 6: Blazing Arrow -- Apoc-Dmg(A), Apoc-Dmg/Rchg(19), Apoc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(21), Apoc-Acc/Rchg(21), Apoc-Dmg/EndRdx(23)
Level 8: Aim -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(23), RechRdx-I(25)
Level 10: Hover -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), GftotA-Def(25), GftotA-Def/EndRdx(27)
Level 12: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(27), RechRdx-I(29)
Level 14: Fistful of Arrows -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(29), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(31), Posi-Dmg/Rng(31), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(31)
Level 16: Explosive Arrow -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(33), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(33), Posi-Dmg/Rng(33), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(34)
Level 18: Ranged Shot -- Mantic-Acc/Dmg(A), Mantic-Dmg/EndRdx(34), Mantic-Acc/ActRdx/Rng(34), Mantic-Dmg/ActRdx/Rchg(36), Mantic-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), ExtrmM-Dmg/ActRdx/Rchg(36)
Level 20: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(37), RechRdx-I(37)
Level 22: Bone Smasher -- Hectmb-Dmg(A), Hectmb-Dmg/Rchg(37), Hectmb-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Hectmb-Acc/Rchg(39), Hectmb-Dmg/EndRdx(39)
Level 24: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), GftotA-Def(40), GftotA-Def/EndRdx(40)
Level 26: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), GftotA-Def(40), GftotA-Def/EndRdx(42)
Level 28: Power Boost -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(42), RechRdx-I(42)
Level 30: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A), EndRdx-I(43)
Level 32: Rain of Arrows -- Ragnrk-Dmg(A), Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg(43), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg(45), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Range-I(45)
Level 35: Boost Range -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 38: Tactics -- EndRdx-I(A), EndRdx-I(46)
Level 41: Body Armor -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), ImpArm-ResDam(46), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(46)
Level 44: Surveillance -- DefDeb-I(A)
Level 47: LRM Rocket -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(48), Posi-Dmg/Rng(48), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(50), RechRdx-I(50)
Level 49: Sleep Grenade -- FtnHyp-Sleep/Rchg(A), FtnHyp-Acc/Sleep/Rchg(50)
Level 50: Spiritual Radial Boost
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Defiance
Level 1: Sprint -- Clrty-Stlth(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Flight-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+(13), Mrcl-Heal(13)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), EndMod-I(15), EndMod-I(15), EndMod-I(17)

My Shield/SS tank dinged level 30 last night. (Manticore TF here I come!) I decided to try something I don't normally do which is create a build at level 30 to help me get through the next set of levels. What are your thoughts on this build? Will it be the most effective as I try to level this toon up through TFs and duo Story arcs?

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.92
http://www.cohplanner.com/

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Level 31 Magic Tanker
Primary Power Set: Shield Defense
Secondary Power Set: Super Strength
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Speed

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Deflection -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(11), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(11), ImpArm-ResDam(25), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(25), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(27)
Level 1: Jab -- C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(3), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(7), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(7)
Level 2: Battle Agility -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(13), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(13)
Level 4: Haymaker -- C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(9), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(9)
Level 6: True Grit -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), S'fstPrt-ResDam/EndRdx(17), ImpArm-ResDam(19), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(23)
Level 8: Active Defense -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 10: Against All Odds -- Taunt-I(A)
Level 12: Phalanx Fighting -- Ksmt-ToHit+(A)
Level 14: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 16: Boxing -- Empty(A)
Level 18: Tough -- ImpArm-ResDam(A), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(19), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(23)
Level 20: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), GftotA-Def(21), GftotA-Def/EndRdx(21)
Level 22: Knockout Blow -- C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(31), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31)
Level 24: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 26: Shield Charge -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(27), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(29), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(29), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31)
Level 28: Rage -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 30: Taunt -- Empty(A)
Level 32: [Empty]
Level 35: [Empty]
Level 38: [Empty]
Level 41: [Empty]
Level 44: [Empty]
Level 47: [Empty]
Level 49: [Empty]
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Gauntlet
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+(17)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), EndMod-I(15), EndMod-I(15)
Level 4: Ninja Run

Ahh Studio B....very interesting idea. Thank you. That does fill the need if not in a flashy shiny new toy kind of way hehe.

Global Name: @Sirken
Main Server: Guardian
Level of PvP Experience: I fought a RL buddy once to try it out. lol...um None
Access to Ventrilo and Mic: Yes

I have been thinking about this for a while now. One of the things I love about this game is the great diversity in Costumes. The devs have done a great job in making sure my hero doesn't look like your hero or the guy's over there. We have such an abundant array of costume peices that one of the events that naturally arose were Costume Contests. I love these player run events. To see so many individuals show up and show off is exciting for many. However, there are logistical issues with hosting large CCs. When in a zone such as Atlas Park or Galaxy City, small things like lighting and Zone Population can hinder the organization of one. Hosting in a base is nice but the issue comes from having to make sure that you have enough Supergroup members to host the teams if the CC gets to large.

So my suggestion:

Create a dedicated Map for Costume Contests.
1. This can allow for optimal lighting at all times.
2. We can have a catwalk of some sort for players to strut their stuff.
3. The judges can have a spot to sit and render their judgements.