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Alright, so here's this build. Super high recharge, pretty much the absolute best you're going to get with out numerous sacrifices. Nothing horribly special beyond that. No 'softcap' and no gimmicky procs that aren't very good in actual execution.
What this build DOES support is going to the PARAGON MARKET and spending PARAGON POINTS on delightful things such ENHANCEMENT BOOSTERS and DUAL INSPIRATIONS to be an unkillable god of death while also supporting PARAGON STUDIOS and CITY OF HEROES all at once!
Why yes, the entire point of this build is for people to actually remember that inspirations are a part of the game and the soft cap means nothing that One or Two Luck+'s can't duplicate for 60 seconds. And since you don't need the soft cap against trash spawns when soloing + you're soft capped in trials anyway, buffing defense too much in a set with out it is an honest waste of slots.
+DMG slotting is great, but you can still duplicate this effect with Damage Inspirations on a single AV (making Build Up procs worthless as they require you to use bad attacks to utilize in most scenarios), and soloing AVs hasn't been cool since '07.
As an aside, slot the Scrapper ATIO set into Soaring Dragon, put the Critical Proc in Divine Avalanche and never use it because it's a trap power. Use the last slot of Soaring Dragon for a damage proc of your choosing. Unless you really want that Six Set ATIO Bonus then /shrug.
And remember, this build shines if you utilize the PARAGON MARKET and support PARAGON STUDIOS and CITY OF HEROES products!
Incarnate Junk: Spiritual, Rebirth +Max HP for HP Cap and being super awesome, Interface because it's overpowered, Cimerorans because they're overpowered.
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Pros:
Makes Paragon Money
Lots of Damage Procs which is the only way to further increase damage beyond Damage Cap.
HP Cap which can't be duplicated with items from the PARAGON MARKET.
Cons:
No Caltrops ;_;
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I'm still incredibly happy with my own purchase, and thank Paragon for this fun idea. The Elemental Order set was my major draw, but I've been meaning to toy with Dual Inspirations for a while, but never individually wanted to purchase them as I felt THOSE were a rip off in themselves.
Again, I'd like to thank you. The sheer number of people I've seen with Elemental Order and the Wolf Pet on Virtue suggests far more people believe in the legitimate appeal and fun of these items, and people who are crying about Paragon being thieves or gambling supports or demons or what not are just trying to strong-arm you into releasing the Elemental Order set outside of the packs.
And trust me, going by the sheer number of people with the set right now? You will likely have a legitimately LARGE number of REALLY pissed off individuals if you do that anytime soon. Maybe a year down the line or so, but within the next few months would be a kick in the teeth for us who wanted the packs primarily for the Elemental Order set, secondary for everything else.
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Quote:Wrong, Kaibaman. You posted with out reading at all. They're account-wide.Originally Posted by Raithnor_Mal
So if I understand correctly:
I spend $18 and I have a chance to have this costume pack unlocked on one character?
PASS.
NCSOFT Dev people, if you need to up the price on some of your newer costume sets say so. I don't mind spending a little extra every couple of months provided any costume sets unlock globally.
This is a money sink and not a very good one. If the costume pieces were global unlocks I *MIGHT* consider trying to get these. I wouldn't even mind if this costume set was obtainable through the Incarnate system.
BTW if anyone considers paying an agreed amount of currency for an agreed upon product "entitlement" you are high. This is bordering on hucksterism. People want things and are willing to pay, adding a lotto aspect is like adding DLC and Online Pass Codes, it creates a enough of a barrier that make people seriously consider finding a new hobby.
I'm not going to buy these because eventually they'll wise up and rotate out of circulation after they figure out that it's not selling anymore or the game will end. I'm sorry, but this is a bridge too far for me.
More chicken littles who don't even look up before calling wolf. Weird analogy, I know. -
Quote:Except I'm happy with every result I got. It's gambling to some, fun for others. And that's why the 'legal threats' from bozos who want to try to strong-arm Paragon to put the Elemental Order set on the market can go jump off a bridge into a pit of ravenous bunnies.Originally Posted by Hyperstrike
Actually no. Even with "guaranteed" prizes, it's still gambling. The same way any "collectible" game is. You're putting money down for a "chance" to get something you want.
Granted, the odds as you go along are better for getting specific items. But it's still down to the RNG what you're getting.
And yeah, it's your money, do as you will. Simply do it with your eyes open. -
Quote:It's not gambling. A gamble is paying something with the chance of receiving something, or obtaining nothing. If your logic did apply, the Pokemon CCG would be outlawed because it promotes 'gambling'. And let's face it, the majority of cards in recent Pokemon sets are horribad garbage. You buy boosters for the Super Rares that are one in a box. Of TWENTY FOUR PACKS.Originally Posted by End Sinister
Reppu, it is gambling, plain and simple. Albeit, it's worse than traditional gambling because you're not gambling for potentially more money, possibly recouping the money you put in, but you are gambling for a chance to win a virtual item with no potential to regain your lost money. I can't tell you how to spend your money, it's yours and yours alone. I only wish that those without much disposable income would be a bit wiser in spending their money. It only hurts those who could otherwise use the money in a more meaningful way such as food, rent, or utilities. It's that very attitude of, "It's not gambling," that will get some people into financial trouble. On the corporate end, Paragon is reaping even more of a profit now than with traditional costume packs, that equals less value for more money.
Sorry, your dictionary definition is wrong. If you ONLY want the Elemental Order pieces and NOTHING else, you can faux an excuse of it being 'gambling', but that's untrue. You ARE receiving something in exchange, and you are WELL AWARE of what it will be in advance. You are not going at it blind, you are going in FULLY AWARE of the chance you may not get that item YOU want, but are WILLINGLY ACCEPTING THIS the MOMENT You hit the purchase button, as well as WILLINGLY ACCEPTING the other outcomes.
It is not gambling. Period.
And piss off. You're doing that 'holier than thou' attitude about people spending money in ways they want to, but aren't ways you think WE should. Do NOT use hypocritical statements like "I can't tell you how to spend your money, it's yours and yours alone." and then IMMEDIATELY pull bull like " I only wish that those without much disposable income would be a bit wiser in spending their money. It only hurts those who could otherwise use the money in a more meaningful way such as food, rent, or utilities."
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Quote:The 'gamble' I'm making is that the added income Paragon Studios is making will help in keeping it open for years to come. That's more than enough of a 'gamble' for me to make.Originally Posted by End Sinister
Puppy, at least you're honest about the system. A previous poster kept bringing up gambling with baseball cards. Well, baseball cards and virtual items are not the same. While you may not get the player you like in a pack of cards, one or many of those supposed no names may one day become a big star and their respective baseball cards should see some increase in value. Besides potential profit, you have a physical object in the real world that has real value. Virtual clothing items, as Puppycrusader said, will have absolutely no value once City Of Heroes is shut down. I am well aware of what I pay for this service and I refuse to pay more than its subscription cost, fifteen dollars a month, for either points or V.I.P. access.
I mean, for God's sake, if one is to gamble, gamble those dollars for real online. At least there's a chance of winning something useful.
These statements? Are ludicrous and insulting. You don't like this system? That's fine. Keep your opinion to yourself and stop trying to insult people with a faux, subtle tone. We get it, the people against the Super Packs are unhappy people are buying into them.
But, we enjoy them. We don't feel we're gambling, and are enjoying what we're getting out of it. I know I sure as heck am, which is why I got 24 right off the bat the moment I got online.
Not complaining about less people with Elemental Order, either.
Regardless, quit trying to paint a bad image. This is not gambling, in the least. And the 'item of worth' we're getting is, hopefully, extending CoX's lifetime.
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Quote:Clearly Paragon needs to have ALL travel powers de-toggle. Then, this is no longer an issue.Originally Posted by Super Flu
/signed.
I dig the rocket board but the total de-toggling is terrible. It doesn't make sense that as I get new powers (ie toggles), my chosen travel power (for convenience or concept) becomes a nuisance and is usually discarded. At least with Ninja Run and Beast Run, it doesn't de-toggle EVERYTHING.
Please change these new very cool travel powers.
Otherwise, I am forced to boycott all of the future installments out of principle.
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Quote:Opinions are fun! It's like making an assumption! Except with three key letters hidden, but not removed.Originally Posted by Fluorescent
I'm sure NCSoft thanks you for frivilously giving them your money/Paragon points. We hope you continue to support their five minutes of work each week to create overpriced, re-skinned and rehashed items sold on the Paragon Market.
I mean why do people just blindly buy this stuff?
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You're getting so many defense buffs in any standard Incarnate Team as it is. Just focus on your damage, it's what you're there for as SS/Fire.
It's extremely difficult (impossible?) to get /good/ defenses and maintain your +recharge/damage as SS/FA. Just focus. -
Quote:Too bad charm and charisma are opinion!Originally Posted by plainguy
Luckily the team enjoys my charm and charisma, so it's a wash.
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Quote:I agree! You do gimp your team for selfish reasons, better than I!Originally Posted by plainguy
No I am saying I do it better then you..
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Quote:As a pet-using mastermind, I can +4/x8 infinitely faster than you. Heck, I can AFK through things you need to pay attention to!Originally Posted by plainguy
Now of course with the incarnates I can do 4/8 settings.
Then again, on every other AT on +4/x8, I can do it /faster than you/ by an infinite level. Your damage scaling and ratios are so bad it's hysterical. Your bases are less than a soloing Defender, which that alone is priceless.
Don't say the idea works with Incarnate Powers. Incarnate Powers break non-incarnate content.
Don't say the idea works in incarnate content. You're just there for your support set and nothing more as a Petless Mastermind. No, sorry. Your whip attacks debuff is horribly resisted.
The idea doesn't work. It doesn't perform as well as a Pet-using Mastermind, and by that definition it fails. Saying "anything works" in CoX is not a valid excuse.
And if you HONESTLY do better as a petless mastermind, you honestly are BAD at masterminds.
The idea doesn't work, with or with out incarnate powers. You are infinitely less useful than a pet-using mastermind. This is not a debate, this is a fact. If you DO play a petless mastermind better than a pet-using mastermind, why are you purposely gimping yourself and holding your team back (Don't respond with that 'If your team is relying on you, derp derp derp' thing!), and not just playing a Controller, Corruptor, or Defender?
They ARE petless masterminds. They also suck compared to Masterminds so WORKING AS INTENDED.
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Quote:Thermal Radiation does the latter, just as well (Trading more -RES for -REG)Originally Posted by Supernumiphone
I play Sonic Resonance because I want mez protection and debuffs, and it's the only set that offers both. I do so with full awareness that I'm giving up performance to get those things. Seems logical enough to me.
Clarion does the former.
I suppose Sonic does allow you to free up your Destiny slot for... Ageless? I guess. Although Clarion is so freaking amazing these days.
Ho hum. -
Sonic doesn't suck, what the heck? Sonic Colors was AMAZING and Sonic Generations just improved on the formula, sort of.
Really, Sonic the Hedgehog has turned around IMMENSELY the past two ye-...
... Wait, we're talking about Sonic Resonance?
Yeah, it's garbage. -
As long as Thermal exists as is, Sonic Resonance's PBAoE Shield means nothing to Thermal's AoE and ST Healing. Resistance + Healing > Resistance + Resistance, end of story.
I would love if Sonic Resonance got overhauled to something more Bardic and Song-related. Something a bit more interactive, interchanging and mixing together buffs and debuffs into something that isn't That Resistance Set That Isn't Thermal Radiation.
There's no LOGICAL reason to play Sonic over Thermal right now, period. Only concepts and roleplayers will play Sonic Resonance, in a world where Thermal Radiation exists.
... Heck, even Pain Domination offers more, and it's not even a primary resistance set. -
The one thing to note of is that no matter what, Thermal's resistances are never 'resisted' or otherwise made 'useless' in a given scenario.
Dark Miasma's ToHit debuffs take massive penalties against AV's, and things that are Purple Con to you. This means, Dark Miasma loses it's 'key' trait in trials, and has to rely on it's few other tricks.
This doesn't mean Dark Miasma is bad, it just loses some of it's AMAZEMENT. But, having an AoE Rez in MoM is beautiful. -
Quote:I meant, I want proof of it's possibility.Originally Posted by Lewisite
Proof of what? That a programming language will do what you tell it to? A "technical reason" would be that they didn't make the code with much future proofing when they made the MM stuff in the first place. Thats just a matter of re-writing that code to be better. Maybe its a lot of work, but thats why I'm willing to fork out decent money for it.
EDIT: My point is that its not impossible, its been asked after for years now, and I and probably others are willing to fork out the money for it. Its a business, they want money -- No problem! Give me the feature that I want and I'll give you money. Sounds fair, right?
You can tell program to do something and it will do it, unless it's not able to do it. City of Heroes is an /old/ game. There are things it can't do that you may think are possible in 2011, that were very much not in 2004.
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That is all.
Spoiler Alert: This by no means confirms anything. It simply suggests many possibilities for the future. -
Quote:I'll play devil's advocate as well!Originally Posted by Lewisite
When the devs claim there is a technical reason for not allowing total or near-total pet customization -- they are lying. Its a matter of work involved and nothing else. Its programming, the compiler will do what you tell it to and that is all there is to it. Its not a matter of database size -- if it is then upgrade the machine in question.
I've never looked into what language they are programming in or what sort of software they run their servers on, but ultimately it shouldn't be that important. The problem is that it is a fair amount of work -- and maybe thats understandable for some people... but then I do pay to play this game, and this feature has been asked after for literally years now.
They should just buckle down and get it over and done with. Basically, I'm saying -- Look, I'm willing to pay for it. Make it something we purchase from the market to cover the development costs and its a done deal, a system exists for that now so go ahead and use it. I'll buy it and be happy with it. I'll go this far even, I'd still pay for it if it cost twenty bucks. I'd pay for it if it cost ten bucks per MM toon. That, I think, would be worth the effort on their part to just go ahead and do it.
Proof? -
Quote:What.Originally Posted by IzzySoft
Well, theres always room for improvement! PB's were awesome from the start, but players were too jealous of them. So, they were nerfed! Not because they werent good to start with, other players felt inadequate!
I get it!
Thats why this Mixed Breed AT wont make other players feel inadequate. it just slightly does things better, IF, and only IF, the player knows what he/she is doing!
This isnt STAPLES! Just becuase u have a certain AT doesnt mean you'll be Ubber! No EASY button 4 u! -
Topic says it all, post your suggestions and desires!
Staff Melee: Naginata
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Quote:No, it doesn't apply the mez protection when AoE'd. Only the Resistances. You need to reapply it to each person to get the Mez Protection going.Originally Posted by Master_Templar
Don't forget Kin's Speed Boost, which is equal to Chrono Shift's +RECH. Also, Increase Density gives Indomitable Will level Stun and Hold level protection, at the base slot (!) to your party. And of course the Trans pair isn't exactly a "buff" but they are still ridiculously good.
Kin's -regen and -dmg is laughable, but the other stuff surely makes it a great BUFF set.
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Quote:Originally Posted by Live_Wyre
I am gonna chime in for Time Manipulation. I have a Beam/Time corruptor and he devastates end game. You get the following:
--Temporal Selection--Ally damage boost/recharge bonus/+regen
--Distortion Field--Enemy recharge slow
--Time stop--hold that has -regen/-heal and becomes boss level with Time Crawl(minor -regen)
--Farsight--Group +defense, tohit, perception
--Slowed Response--Enemy -20%res/Def
--Temporal Mending--decent heal with slow resists in it
--Time's Juncture--Enemy -tohit/-20% damage
--And my new #1 Underdog, Chrono Shift--+50% recharge for 1:30, Bigger heal(not THAT great though, +endurance(unslottable), +recovery(slottable) Long, Long recharge 6 Mins
---On paper, to me, this power is crap. It would indeed turn the tide of a battle momentarily, but I don't like it that way. Now, you throw 105% global recharge/70& hasten at it and have the 50% stack with that and run around at 215% recharge all the time...WAY worth it. Oh, and not to mention with Temporal, you can basically give 4 allies Hasten-level recharge all the time.
Time is a set that sounds like it should be great, looks like it should suck, and turns out to be unstoppable. I can Alpha +2x8(note:not tank) simply by casting the distortion field and healing right after. With heal-over-time, I soak up the attacks and heal and I am already shooting back by the time they hit me. I also took powerboost and weave though to have 26ish% defense to all, all the time. But, that was it. I threw recharge at it and took/slotted normal defense powers. No special defense sets, no purples. And I only built the recharge so that Overcharge from would be up more. I am sure if you paired it with Sonic, it definitely could not do worse.
Time's lack of good -Regen is what makes it not remotely the best Debuffer in the game. -Regen can be equalized to +DMG, thusly you can imagine hitting something with Poison Trap's -1000% Regen and, well, yeah. Time Manipulation has, what? -150% regen? Worthless value after resistances.
The rest of Time Manipulation's kit is largely resisted by AV's. It's powerful +DEF if you cheese with Power Boost is nice, of course. But otherwise, yeah. I'd say Time Manipulation is a powerful buffing set (Temporal Selection, Chrono Shift, which there's NOTHING Underdog about. It's a powerful buff... but pales in comparison to Accelerate Metabolism), but it's debuffs are lacking, primarily due to reduced values and no -Regen worth mentioning.
To that end? Cold Domination is largely going to be the best mixture of Buffing and Debuffing, along with Dark Miasma (Shadow Fall hits the two best resistances in the game, one being extremely hard to raise aka Psionic), and of course lolRadiation. These three all have substantial -Regen.
If you ignore the fact it doesn't buff too much aside from an AoE Defense Shield, Traps has some of the most powerful debuffs in the game (Hi Poison Trap), with some of the best values in the game. And even so, Force Field Generator is one of the best SELF BUFFS in the game, too. Which many sets don't offer.
Cold Domination, Dark Miasma, Radiation Emission, and Traps will beat out Time Manipulation due to one sharing trait; MASSIVE -Regen.
Oh, and Kinetics is still amazing good. Even if it lacks high -Regen, it's +DMG steroid makes up for it in spades. It's definitely one of the best BUFFING sets, but it lacks debuffs so derp derp. -
Quote:Keep in mind the minimum amount of points you can buy is 400. Which means you're spending $5. All this would accomplish is you receiving 100 extra points for $5. Unless the VIP 0.99 cents deal is a 'code' that you can give to someone else. In THAT case, shenanigans.Originally Posted by Ultimus
Trying to get a response here; I can refer a lot of friends if you can do the refer a friend (both parties get 500 points).
Essentially it could be 500 points = 1 dollar.
So could a redname respond? Does the refer a friend work with it? -
People don't talk about Katana because Brutes get Super Strength, which is the best melee set in the game. Pretty much all there is that needs to be said.