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Looking forward to the day we can choose which powers to disable on the pets.
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You can drag the shield icon (defense aka bg) into your tray.
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Quote:Hmm, for a mag 2 attack against tanker level mez pro that has ZERO chance to mez under the current system.Originally Posted by Lucky666
so it's gotta make a roll to see if it hits and then another roll to see if it even works. Does that sound like a good idea to you?
YES, because I would have a small chance that it will mez.
This also means your mag 4 attack against something that has no mez pro will hit 95% of the time. -
Quote:Well, not really. The devs did that by implementing more damage with limited mez.Originally Posted by SonicBang
What a great idea dumb down another aspect of pvp for MORE DAMAGE!
/sarcasm
OK, so here's the implication in case you didn't get it. Mez will always have a CHANCE to work. The chance is based off of protection values + amount of mez on the toon. If anything, it is a step towards the older mez style except in that case, get positive mez on somebody and they are 100% mezzed. Here, it is 95%. But less mag mez below the positive is not trivial were in that case it was 0% effective.
So weak mez attacks, although having a small chance to mez, actually might be worth using.
Moreover, there is worth to stacking mez again since it will boost your chance of success. Not only by spamming attacks to force more mez rolls, but by stacking mez which will boost the chance any one mez attack will have. -
You guys tired of these yet?
Well here is another.
Change the mez mechanic from resistance based back to mag based. Now add a chance to mez depending on the total mez protection a toon has at any one time. Rather than give the whole details of the excel sheet I made, I basically arbitrarily chosen what I thought were reasonable chances to mez given the current mez protection (after the application of a mez power) a toon has. By current, I am allowing for mez attacks to stack and further reduce mez pro to increase chance to mez.
For example, -11 (in my book) represents a tank being hit by a very weak mez attack (mag 2). I give the chance to mez here a 5% (the absolutely lowest chance and adhering to the rule that there are no 'to hit' rolls below 5%).
Now I need to represent the very highest chance to mez. I chose a mag of 3 protection. To me, this is base mag pro (-1) that has been debuffed (+2) and hit with a mag 2 attack. Here I attach a 95% probability of mez (again, no chance greater than 95%).
Now filling the stuff in between. Mag -3 pro (base + acro) hit with a mag 2 attack (total -1) gets only a 50% of being mezzed. And finally, mag -1 hit with a mag 2 (total 1)attack has a 75% to mez.
I then did an exponential fitting and determined chance to mez for all values of protection. Now, I've chosen some pretty arbitrary values, as well as what fitting to use, but the point is:
Let's turn mez into an attack that has a chance of success depending on the amount of protection the target has at any one time. -
Quote:Devs, read this thread. Make the change. We will all love you for it.Originally Posted by The_Alt_oholic
It's only with the 60 month badge but...
Gates are down!
In celebration for all the great new changes in i16, I'll be working to get other players to help with a "Raptor Pack" shuttle once i16 drops in order to teleport character to the gate of the Shadow Shard so that they can get a Raptor Pack.
The plan is to put a character with Recall Friend at the Green Line Tram in Steel Canyon, one at the Peregrine Island Ferry in Talos Island, and one at the Dimensional Gate into the Shadow Shard in order to form a teleport circuit for moving characters the the Shadow Shard for the purchase of Raptor Packs.
The characters at the Ferry and that green line can move into Peregrine Island and Talos respectively to teleport characters back to the Green Line tram. (It should be easy enough for them to "fly" back to the Yellow line if they desire - or possibly we could gain another character to be stationed at the Yellow Tram in Steel Canyon for tp back to the Yellow-line rail-head.
Who knows on what server(s) or when I'll show up to get this thing going, but I'm planning on proving 10K influence to (at least some) characters under level 14 so that they can by a Raptor Pack in the Shadow Shard.
I'll be using the [Help] Channel to recruit characters with Recall Friend and to announce that we are in place and ready to go!
If anyone is up for helping out with this in any manner, go for it.
I don't want to take the glory from the honorable Taxi-bot continents, but I wanted to at least bring this up!
There's nothing like hitting the skies at level 1 with a brand spanking new Raptor Pack full of fuel.
Of course, I don't want to discourage any "naked noob"/level 1 races to Peregrine Island. Rewarding all participants with a "Raptor Pack" seems a great reward for cheap!
(reposting this info from elsewhere, but it seems a good place to post it and I don't know how to do good links to other specific post using this new system yet - bah!)
(btw, you crafty villains could always go to Grandville at level 1 and get Raptor Packs for 10k - well, as soon as there were Raptor Pack vendors at least - as there was never a hazard gate on Grandville.
Also heroes and villains could both get raptor packs before level 10 (I think as early as level 5) by successfully completing an Atlas Park bank/newspaper safeguard/mayhem mission.
And there is that little known - pay as you go - flight pack booster that you can strait out buy and use at level 1 - not that I think that this is worth paying real dollars for.) -
Quote:Gah. Thought it was too good to be true. They should do it anyways.Originally Posted by Goliath Bird Eater
Sorry, but it's just an error with Mids. Travel powers remain third tier.
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Whoa, somebody confirm quick. Want to know if I should feign illness and go home early.
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So, saw that I16 has been released today. Too bad, I'm at work. Anyways, also saw that there is a new mid's (thank you Stoney BTW).
Going through mid's checking stuff and noticed that the actual travel power (super jump for example) is available one tier earlier.
IS THIS TRUE????!?
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Discuss please.
Also, have a crazy idea about group fly and mercs/therm. Good or bad? Of course with assault/tactics. Just a little bothered with MM mobility and looking for new ways to get around. -
Quote:Been thinking about a /them MM as well. How come thugs and not mercs?Originally Posted by macskull
Think the highest I got on my Necro/Poison was 1150.
Speaking of Thugs/Therm, anyone got a good build? Having a hella hard time trying to fit in all the powers I want and I'm thinking I'll have to forego phase. -
Turn on Repulse.
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Quote:Well if going for something different, sure rad/em. But if you really want to be far away and snipe, Psi is the best. As far as -def goes, there's nothing vill side that the blaster can't hit through with regularity (save doms in pff, but that's rare these days).Originally Posted by Aerandirel
Yeah I want to stay with Rad cuz of its -def (whihc i think would be pretty useful in pvp - specially against annoying stalkers) and for slight thematic reasons once I can change the colors around.
I can only see one damg proc it on his neutrino, and playstyle-wise i just prefer to get the highest dam/acc and rech I can on an attack while retaining some good set bonuses as opposed to taking a chance with the dam proc. Plus you lose the set bonuses which in my case would mean the 7.5 ranged def im getting from the 3 thunderstrikes, which I kinda feel better having in there.
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Quote:Well, I should say teamed zone. A stalker is not going to stick around that long. He will be easy prey for the blasters. A corr might be OK if they can kite a bit. But, since your teamed, and the teams usually calls opponents, they are either gonna be dead in a few, phase or HB. For a stalker, they probably will either turn and run, phase or HB.Originally Posted by Feugan
I was actually thinking arena... but theres an average zone skirmish time? >_<... on our server it's pvp until your dead, or everyone else is... usually takes a bit longer than 10 seconds
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Quote:Average zone skirmish time is 8-10s at the most. Unless you fiteklub, but the police will come and take you away for that.Originally Posted by Feugan
who says im talking about burst damage, especially on a fire/fire u have 30seconds of dmg bonus with bu and FE... compared to a regens damage I stick by my statement
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Not to offend non regen players, but there's really only one good scrapper secondary and that is regen. Thanks devs for pvp variety.
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lol, now I got that stupid song in my head.
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Quote:That's too bad. I've gotten my best IO from a team in pvp (+def +res tp).Originally Posted by cocomilkshake
i'm sorry, but who the hell has a full-on teaming mentality in zones like RV? and, you won't always have that selection of heroes *willing to team with you* just to handle stalkers. this isn't pve where people actually seek out others' ATs to accomplish a task. you mainly go pvp solo. i've asked plenty times for teams with a "sry solo atm" tell being sent right back.
In the hero case, I shouldn't say team, more like a collection. If a controller lays down a patch, heroes tend to wind up there since it is more safe (in front of villain base for example). The result is more heroes laying down patches, or having there PBAoEs on, rains etc.
For stalkers, whether they are officially teamed or not, seem to operate on some coordinated level. For example, one stalkers runs forth to AS a target. They others see this and join in. -
Quote:LOL, are you that psi blaster on freedom RV last night? The guy kept broadcasting 'I am Champion, I am Champion'. Good stuff.Originally Posted by Silit
oh wow nm noubs this thread is old. but hey u noubs. hey u noubs. I am champion.
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I had SM with my /EA as well. However, it didn't perform like I hoped. Don't get me wrong, it does help. Before, demonic + SM + Overload = not gonna hit me. Now, and I tried the very same thing, it equals gonna be hit 30-40% of the time.
I have a spines/wp and debated sharks versus SM. After all, soul's dark blast is nice too, and it's hold is awesome as well. However, you can't beat sharks damage especially from hide. That's why lead with sharks (if zone pop is low).
If you sj behind terrain and activate sharks before you fall, especially if you are base-side of the opponent, you can get 2 'free' shark crit attacks. After the initial attack, he'll want to base-run (more times the naught) which lines you up for an impale or placate and shark #2. Sometimes the impale is better after shark #1 since it can tell you if he phased or not (or if your ears are keen you can listen for the tell-tale phase sound). -
Quote:I hope one wasn't me, but what you described sounds like it. Lately, been practicing dissecting hero huddles with a jumping shark attack against one of the foes. The attack is timed so that you fall behind terrain when it activates. The net result is a big glob of damage from seemingly nowhere. If the target runs (best case), you can chase and when hide is back up (thank you 8 sec timer), you can crit again doing even more damage. Since I'm spines, I can throw in a little more -movement. When stalkers see other stalkers attack targets, they have a tendency to focus fire, so... moar sharks.Originally Posted by Gr33n
my post was never calling for a nerf to the set. ill i questioned was the crit the sharks have when shot from hide on a stalker. Really it does almost as much damage as any other attack a stalker has...(with the crit)
I dont think I ever said stalkers were OP'd in general because the fact is, solo, they are laughable. On a team or following around a team in RV, they shine... nothing like pounding on a Brute only to drop to ground after an AS hit you in the AS + S... :P
The OP was made out of frustration dealing with two stalkers hiding and sharking me in RV.
One would crit their shark, i would jump away when i could, then another one would hit... by this time the other one was hidden again hitting me with a ranged crit from sharks again...
All my post was saying is i think its a little OP'd with the crit considering its a PPP... I am not sure because i dont play them really, but i dont think a scrapper has anything for the mastery pool that can drop a corruptor to half health.
The counter is easy, a hovering blaster can target the stalker and keep him out of hide and out of your hair. An emp can keep ya well healed. And finally, have that tanker taunt.
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Quote:My stalker just hit 50 is now enjoying his time in RV.Originally Posted by Not_Epsilon
Whats with the recent rise in clueless complaints about stalkers, i mean of all things you would think clueless people would post about doms. lol.
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Yep, I've seen this fellow in RV a few times.
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Quote:Damn, just damn. So true except the nonsense about a stalker and a tank. I think I started hearing the theme song from Conan the Barbarian in my head when I was reading this.Originally Posted by TheStarhawk
I DO NOT KISS DEVS PRIMA DONNA *****.SO IF YOU ARE EASILY OFFENDED AND THE TRUTH HURTS PERHAPS YOU SHOULD GO WORK FOR POKEMON.
I AM A GAME DESIGNER.I HOLD YOUR DECISIONS AND CHANGES UNDER HIGH SCRUTINY
THE WORST THING THAT WAS EVER CHANGED ON THIS GAME WAS THE CONSTANT NERFING AND WHEN THE DEVS STARTED MESSING WITH THE TRAVEL ABILITY.
TRAVEL SUPPRESION??? ARE YOU INSANE??? THE ONLY REASON IT WAS CHANGED WAS BECAUSE A DEV GOT HIS BUTT OWNED IN PVP BY SOMEBODY TELEPORTING IN AND TELEPORTING OUT...YOU KNOW ITS TRUE.
SO YOU SUPPRESS TRAVEL.iT IS SAD WHEN A FLYING BLASTER CANNOT ADVANCE UPON A TARGET HE JUST ZAPPED AND FINISH THE JOB BECAUSE OF TRAVEL SUPPRESSION.WASNT THE WHOLE POINT OF TRAVEL SUPPRESSION BECAUSE YOU DIDNT WANT SOMEBODY HITTING AND RUNNING?WELL NOW YOU MADE IT SO YOU HIT AND CANT ADAVANCE AND KILL.
IT IS PATHETIC THAT THE ENTIRE PVP COMMUNITY HAS TO USE SUPER JUMP.WHERE IS THE UNIQUE INDIVIDUAL NATURE?HUH?
ITS EITHER SUPER JUMP OR SUPER SPEED.....THAT IS LAME!
ANOTHER PROBLEM IS THE NERFING....LET USE EPIC PFF FOR EXAMPLE.IN PVP WHAT IS EPIC ABOUT EPIC PFF??? HMMMM? NOTHING.
YOU HAVE RIDICULOUSLY NERFED SOMETHING THAT HAD NOOOOO BUSINESS BEING NERFED.YOU CANT ATTACK ANYTHING WHILE IN PFF SO WHY NERF IT? WHAT ? SO A FIGHT HAS TO BE OVER IN TWO MINUTES?...WHY?
THERE IS NOTHING EPIC ABOUT EPIC PFF.IT WAS COOL,BUT YOU LET ALL OF THE OVER POWWERED STALKERS AND BRUTES AND CORRUPTORS AND MASTERMINDS CRY AND SNIVEL UNTIL YOU GAVE IN AND NERFED A DEFENSE POWER....THAT IS RIDICULOUS.
YOU CANT KILL ANYTHING WITH PFF,YOU CANT GET A LARGER REPUTATION WITH PFF.AND UNDER THE NEW ENHANCEMENTS REWARDS COMING WITH THE NEW ISSUE YOU CANT GET ANY OF THOSE WITH PFF.....SO WHY NERF IT?
YOU HAVE UNFAIRLY MADE BLASTERS SQUISHY...NOT EVERYONE WANTS TO HAVE ICE ARMOR AND SUPER JUMP OR SPEED...MY HOVERING PFF BLASTER WAS UNIQUE AND A CHALLENGE TO OTHER BUILDS...YET YOU MADE IT SO i HAVE TO GET ICE AND JUMP LIKE EVERYONE ELSE OTHER THAN MAKING THINGS INTERESTING AND UNIQUE.
PERHAPS THE DEVS JUST LACK CREATIVE THOUGHT....WELL,YOU CAN ALWAYS BITE MY IDEA'S
ONE IDEA WOULD BE A "RAW POWER ZONE" NO NERFS!!!!TAKE EVERYTHING BACK BEFORE ALL THE NERFS...WHAT YOU BRING INTO ZONE IS EXACTLY WHAT IT IS...NO NERFING...NO CHEATS TO HELP THE LAME WIN.A RAW ZONE WOULD BE A VERY UNIQUE AND INTERESTING PLACE TO SEE WHO AND WHAT RIZES TO THE TOP.
PLUS I KNOW THERE IS A LOVE AFFAIR WITH THE DEVS AND THE VILLAIN SIDE.WHEN i WATCH A LVL 45 STALKER BEAT A LVL 50 TANK...YOU KNOW SOMETHING IS WRONG.ALL OF THESE THINGS ARE JUST KILLING THE GAMES TRUE AWESOMNESS?
WHAT? HAVE ALL OF YOU DEVS JUST BECOME LAZY AND CYNICAL?
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Almost forgot, leave sharks alone.
Also, for the most part of what you said, I agree. But AS immunity? Coordinated efforts by stalkers should not be punished.