Nalrok_AthZim

Brutes get the same defense/resistance numbers as Scrappers. However, they also have higher caps, higher HP and a slightly-less-than-Tanker-level-robust Taunt component.

People who play Brutes generally want more survivability and HP than Scrappers (Scraps can't cap resistance at 90%) and more damage than Tankers.

That's where those scream emotes would come in handy!

It's Venture. That's what he does.

You've gotta realize I'm playing both sides here. My villains want Longbow to make like a tree and get the hell out of RI, and a few my heroes would really like to see some permanent justice. I can argue both points.

A lot of the criminals in Gotham end up going right back to doing what they do best, whether Batman's broken most of the bones in their body or not. It wouldn't make him very popular (less popular than he is now) but you can't disagree that after he put down the major villains, most of the lesser ones would take the hint and realize getting under Batman's radar is a death sentence. I personally am a man of action in comics; I almost cheered (out of surprise, mind you) when the Void, instead of yammering about power, just ripped Loki in half. So while it'll never happen, I WOULD like to see Batman finally take someone out. :P

Again, this is why I can't take him (and feel free to say I have no sympathy): There's a crisis that just killed his daughter and he's AWOL. I'm really hoping his death isn't stupid because right now I have this horrible gut feeling it will be.

And lots of screaming emotes that last about 45 minutes each.

And literal hair auras.

Unless you were a Responsibility Loyalist.

Yes, that situation works for you. But tell me, if Batman killed Zsasz wouldn't the murder rate drop dramatically? Sure, one person would be dead, but the numerous victims Zsasz had lined up would no longer be on his kill list. Bruce usually gets to Zsasz around murder 4-5 anyway (at least until the Arkham games). It's painful.

Well we all know how well Batman keeps the murder rate in Gotham down by ki--

Oh wait.

I'm sorry, but if a villain continuously goes off and does terrible horrible things after you defeat and incarcerate them for a period of time, maybe it's about time you solved the problem permanently. I don't know about you but if a guy has a track record of stabbing people in the throat after 'rehabilitation' I'd have put him down by murder number five.

My Fire/Dark would like me to ask you what problems those are. He's level 23 and hasn't died once in x5.

I'll ask again: Been there lately?

And we all know how great an idea it is to let Protean run around doing his own thing.


Dunno about you, but I vastly prefer "uses everything at his disposal including an exceptional eye for detail and mind for crime-fighting while still being just a guy" over "able to save the world with one motion but has to think about it for a while."

Been to Warburg lately (see: since it came out)?

Here's the thing with that, Melancton:

So far, the only mention of Arachnos in the SSA's comes with Rogue Arachnos. The official organization, the one headed by Recluse, has done crap-all in the arc. We haven't seen them do anything since... well, since Recluse and his Four showed up in the Galaxy City in-game comic, and even before that they've done nothing interesting.

So no, Arachnos can't be held accountable for Blitz. He's not with Recluse anymore. Do you blame your car dealer when you strip the bolt on your oil pan?



Oh crap, I agree with GG. D:

Looking at the comic right now; States gets called out because he kicks Manticore out of the Phalanx for voicing his opinion and suggesting they do something out of the norm.


Which doesn't help.

A) Welcome to hero comics. Think Thor's ever gonna forgive Tony Stark for what he did recently?
B) Welcome to politics in general. Think people will ever forget how Clinton couldn't keep his zipper up?
C) He's a superhero. He's the big cheese superhero at that. It's his job to keep calm and carry on; the times he loses composure reflects on his true colors. If he can't suck it up and be a pillar of strength (instead choosing to be a bullhorn of bad decisions) when things are at they're worst, how can we depend on him?

I'm not doing anything of the sort. I hate Statesman for the same reason I hate Superman: The characters take the Mary Sue power, run with it, and do little to nothing until they get over their own moral conflict. 'Screw all those people who could use saving or reassurance right now, I need to yell at someone/storm around about someone who died.' You're a damn superhero. By virtue of your choice to be one you've sworn to protect the people first and foremost. Grieving comes later if there's a crisis on the line, whether you want it to work that way or not.

Might wanna read into that a little more.

Any Brute is viable, even the much-hated Energy Melee. If your Brute does the damage of a Defender you're playing the AT incorrectly.

Read the novels/comics? I kid you not, the dude literally spends more time yelling at Manticore than he does saving people.

You're doing it wrong, especially if you think that last part is true.

A spoiler would have been nice. Thanks GG, I didn't want to find that out for myself anyway! Blocking your posts from now on.

One of my gay friends has a fauxhawk and he looks fabulous AND hot. And this is coming from a guy!

It really depends. Beefy football guys look stupid with one (they end up looking like one of those giant gag thumbtacks); thinner wiry guys pull it off well. Heck, I know a few gals with fauxhawks of unusual color and it's pretty attractive on them. Punky chick with a blue faux? Alright then!

Alright. Why don't you show me where Recluse has some sway in what Blitz says and does?

If you read his description, you'll find that the game lists him as a little more of a megalomaniac than Recluse himself, wanting to speed up the 'kill all heroes' process. Recluse hasn't been able to stop him; this could be for two reasons: either Recluse is letting Blitz make his scene so Arachnos can work without eyes on them, or he's stepping back and saying "I'm not about to associate Arachnos with that guy." We all know that the only way to give Recluse the finger and live is to go forward in time and bring him his own head, and Blitz hasn't done that.

You misunderstand; Liberty stuck her fingers in Vanguard business, and the Vanguard is a UN establishment. That'd be a pretty big no-no if she did it without the UN's permission.

Secondly, Longbow HAS invaded the Isles. The occupants of the Isles and Arachnos are two different groups. Nerva is pretty much occupied by Longbow, especially with Agincourt set up in the middle as a Longbow Stronghold. Yes, Arachnos has ops in Faultline, but nothing like Longbow has in Nerva.

Also don't forget that the Corps and other hero groups have been pinning the actions of the Rogue Arachnos on Recluse for some time now, even though he has absolutely no control over Marshal Blitz. If I had to guess, Blitz's involvement in the death of Alexis Cole-Duncan, the 'loss' of Sister Psyche, and the death of Statesman might just send Liberty over the edge.

Remember, Arachnos does things with their power; Paragon does things with politics and finger-pointing.