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A list that varied should probably include some Elec/ combos. It's better than fire in resists, and while it doesn't have as much +dmg, it does allow for some good help in the +rech builds. Also, zero endurance issues and more resist categories allow for broader farming options.

I'm not necessarily saying it's better than fire/ just that it's as good as it.

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Half those bands listed I found on Pandora (which I can't imagine going without now). And with Ping being available, I'm hoping to find some more music there as well. But I thought I'd try here since, for the most part, I consider this a like minded community to myself.

Gotta make a trip to the book store now. Thanks for the recommendation!

No Batmobile Race Car Bed?

FAIL!

DR is best suited with Frankenslotting. I would put the hierarchy of enhancement values in this order: (1st place) End, Acc, Rech, (2nd place) Heal. Those first three will keep you from running out of endurance to fast while making sure you've got it up when you need it. The heal part is good for AV/EB/Boss situations.

I have a pretty decent slotting for the power in Mids, but can't access it from work right now. Maybe Dechs has something he could suggest for it.

So, that leaves you these options:

Primary – Ice, Dark, and Electric

Secondary – Battle Axe, Dark Melee, Electrical Melee, Ice Melee, Kinetic Melee, Super Strength, War Mace

The three primaries are all fun, I'm surprised you have played Ice yet. I might suggest that one, followed by Elec. Dark isn't for everyone, but then again, maybe it's the new experience you need.

For Ice, I would suggest:

Ice/Kin - Lotsa -Dmg.
Ice/Dark - -To hit on top of your defense (done it, IO'd it and I can't praise it enough)
Ice/Elec - Lotsa Drain

For Elec:

Elec/SS - Smashtastic.
Elec/Kin - -Dmg on top of resist. Should be very helpful.
Elec/Dark - Double End recovery and heals. Should be a lot of non-stop moving.

For Dark:

Dark/Dark - The two were designed for each other. Dark Consumption being a big part of that.
Dark/Mace - Stunningly stunning.
Dark/Ice - An ultimate in control. Practically a tank-mage. I've got one shelved at 40 at the moment. You have almost every controller power out there. A KD PBAoE patch, a hold, a stun PBAoE, a fear PBAoE, and a sleep (lol).

No thanks. You had me excited until I saw all the kinetic crash sets. Low damage that turns all my attacks into knockback, therefore requiring me to chase my targets down.

The irony of this is that you obviously want to be fast from the recharge, but you could end up being slower due to sets you chose.

Maybe you can try explaining the difference you consider to be between "recreate" and "reboot." It seems like you just want to insist on Superman's "deitism" (for lack of a better word) in the DCU, even though other characters have done extremely similar deeds.

I think Desmond's words to Ben in the afterlife sum up the whole purpose of it beautifully. He told Ben he was helping Locke "let go." That was the whole point of their constructed reality, in my opinion. They needed something similar to their life, but without the island. Something with a little added twist to give them some of the things they always wanted but couldn't have.

For Jack, that would be a way to prove to himself he wouldn't be his father. Kate needed to lose her guilt. Sayid needed to find his goodness (Nadia was only a red herring). Some, like Charlie, didn't need much in the way of letting go. He was ready to do so from the beginning, only he needed a little help in understanding why.

When you look at Mrs. Widmore/Hawking, you see the result of someone who understands what's really going on, but isn't ready to let go. She got a life with her son, again, and couldn't bare to give it up. For Ben, it was somewhat the same case. I don't think he couldn't let go of Alex, he just couldn't let go of the things he'd done.

In fact, Hawking and Ben's predicament reminds me of C.S. Lewis' book, "The Great Divorce." People in the "grey city" are in what could be described as Purgatory or Hell, the only deciding factor was how long you stayed there. For our survivors, it was Purgatory. For Ben, if he chooses to stay too long, it could become a personal hell. Especially when you know you're dead and nothing is real. Seeing as the writers chose to reference C.S. Lewis with Charlotte's character, it's a nice comparison.

Hmm... I didn't think I'd end up running on so long about that one.

Confirmed. Elec/Stone can lead to all kinds of smashtastic insanity. But I think /SS would still compliment it well. If you get your recharge up (not hard with Elec) and have Foot Stomp to a good time, then the amount of mitigation you'd have would leave you hard to beat.

Good write up, BBM! I'd argue that the sideways plot line wasn't meant to be about happiness, but that's just my opinion.

I'm in the middle of watching the last season on DVD, now. I'm waiting on completing it before watching the bonus episode. I'm glad you didn't mention the details of it on the last dissertation. Very prudent move, sir.

Also, while playing as himself in Zombieland, Murray does mention Garfield being a regret.

No, I want one that looks like the picture.

Or he's denying himself the blandness of the combo. Can it be fun? Sure. But when there's plenty of other combos out there that have a lot more fun, then why settle?

I completely understand not wanting to make yet another Superman-wannabe to add on top of the pile of Plainsville. Don't get me wrong, I know the two sets have synergy with Invincibility and Rage providing plenty of +To Hit and +Dam. But outside of that, I find Inv/ to be a lot less exciting than other tanker primaries (mind you, I don't consider it weak, just boring IMO).

Because, you know, a giant ship sticking out of a mountain side doesn't stand out or anything...

Probably for the same reason he's taking Lazer Beam Eyes. It's another Superman clone.

The OP's reg date suggests he could be very new to the game. Just so you know, OP, making a costume that resembles Superman would be ill-advised, as well as making a name that suggest anything of being like Superman. By law, the GMs are required to generic your characters costume and name if it comes close to copyright infringement.

Just a friendly warning. Welcome to the game!

*rubs eyes*

I'm seein' double! FOUR KRUSTYS!!!

edit - Shoulda read the whole thread. Curse you BlackSun17!!