Santorican

Originally Posted by Valerika

That's definitely a matter of perspective. I'm guessing you were on a largely ranged team? The few times I've run Apex, I've played a melee character on melee-heavy teams. That doesn't pose a problem on Tin Mage, but it it's pretty hard to stay in melee long enough to do significant damage on Battle Maiden. In order to be effective, you have to stick and move like a small, fast boxer against a bigger, slower opponent. It's not impossible, but it's definitely harder.

Quite frankly, I enjoy enemies that require me to think like that, especially since it's still possible to beat them without any specific AT on my team if you use good strategy.

Originally Posted by Valerika

I'm sorry you think that the Tin Mage TF is too hard. Try the Apex TF, it's much, much easier.


*tries not to laugh*

Originally Posted by Wolf_Reign

The final mission especially. Has anyone completed this?

Originally Posted by RadDidIt

BS/WP Scrapper: Popped one purple, autoclicked Parry, set to follow, went and had a cigarette.

DM/Shield Scrapper: RNG got nasty. Died once. Killed her quickly the second time.

Elec/Shield Scrapper: pure ownage.

Rad/Rad/Power Defender: Popped four purples, cast debuffs, autoclicked Neutrino Bolt proc machine gun, went and had a cigarette.

Fire/Rad/Power Corrupter: Popped four purples, cast debuffs, autoclicked Blaze. More nicotine.

EM/EA Brute: Popped two purples, she was down in 30 seconds.

DM/WP Brute: Lulz. She died very fast.

Originally Posted by Dante

I reckon it comes down to developer time adapting costume sets to fit all types of skeleton. Should the devs spend time making sure that the Witch Lace costume bits fit a male or huge skeleton? Probably not as it would likely only be a limited amount of players that would use an option like that.

However, that said, I would absolutely love to see tattoos for women.

Originally Posted by Cheeze_Head

Here's my pride and joy, From the Darkness, I've spent much time on this build. Before you look at it, take into account that I use cardiac boost so I have no endurance issues to speak of. The only real issue (cost wise) with the build is the gladiator armor 3% def. Other than that the cost is manageable.

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.90
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Click this DataLink to open the build!

From the Darkness 3.0: Level 50 Mutation Scrapper
Primary Power Set: Spines
Secondary Power Set: Dark Armor
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Body Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Lunge -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(3), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(3), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(15), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23), T'Death-Dam%(42)
Level 1: Dark Embrace -- TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx(A), TtmC'tng-ResDam/Rchg(5), TtmC'tng-EndRdx/Rchg(5), TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(7), TtmC'tng-ResDam(48), TtmC'tng-EndRdx(50)
Level 2: Spine Burst -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(7), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(9), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), Oblit-%Dam(11)
Level 4: Murky Cloud -- Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(A), Aegis-ResDam(13), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(13)
Level 6: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(15), RechRdx-I(17)
Level 8: Build Up -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(17), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(19), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(19), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(21), GSFC-Build%(21)
Level 10: Obsidian Shield -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), S'fstPrt-ResKB(23)
Level 12: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 14: Super Speed -- Zephyr-ResKB(A)
Level 16: Impale -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(25), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(25), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(27)
Level 18: Quills -- M'Strk-Acc/Dmg(A), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx(27), M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg(29), M'Strk-Acc/EndRdx(29), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(31), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31)
Level 20: Tactics -- Rec'dRet-ToHit(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(34)
Level 22: Dark Regeneration -- Theft-+End%(A), Theft-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(33), Mrcl-EndRdx/Rchg(34), Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(34), Mrcl-Heal/Rchg(36)
Level 24: Cloak of Darkness -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(36)
Level 26: Ripper -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(37), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(37), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), Oblit-%Dam(39)
Level 28: Cloak of Fear -- SipInsght-Acc/ToHitDeb(A), SipInsght-Acc/Rchg(36), SipInsght-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(39), SipInsght-ToHitDeb(40), SipInsght-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(40)
Level 30: Death Shroud -- M'Strk-Acc/Dmg(A), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx(42), M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg(42), M'Strk-Acc/EndRdx(43), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(43), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
Level 32: Throw Spines -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(45), Posi-Dmg/Rng(45), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(46)
Level 35: Kick -- KBDist-I(A)
Level 38: Soul Transfer -- RzDz-Acc/Rchg(A), RzDz-EndRdx/Stun(40), RzDz-Immob%(46), RzDz-Stun/Rng(46), RzDz-Acc/Stun/Rchg(48)
Level 41: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 44: Physical Perfection -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(48)
Level 47: Tough -- GA-3defTpProc(A)
Level 49: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(50), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(50)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Critical Hit
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(33)
Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(31), EndMod-I(33)

Originally Posted by Marcian Tobay

Originally Posted by Firebeam

Instead of asking me for it every 20 seconds
I have other powers too! Im not a speed boost machine AHHHHHH!!!!


...just had to get that off my chest

Originally Posted by tektronics

Yea, I realized that armageddon could be slotted after I had posted up this build and since this is how it stands live and will slot it when I acquire the funding.

I have the Tier 2 cardiac and pretty much have no endurance problems plus the extra resistance ~3% is always nice.

As for the other suggestions I like the switching of the steadfast (never realized that /facepalm) and as for the extra membrane/enzyme in AD how much benefit will I get from that exactly?

Also re-ran the pylon with this build and the cardiac alpha for a time of 3:47 (297 dps)

Thanks Dues for the help!

Originally Posted by Kain Tremere

I recently made a DM/Shield Scrapper myself. I can honestly tell you, if you want certain issues corrected- taking your own build is good...but if you search around for the DM/Shield build of Powerforge, you will find yourself impressed. It just needs to be updated for i19 and then all would be set. I have a copy of it on my comp, but I'm at work right now...

Originally Posted by tektronics

Hey!

Was hoping yall could give my dm/sd a good looking over and tell me if there is anything glaring wrong that i have messed up in my respec of this toon. End is a bit of an issue but typically only when I'm solo and facing an AV. (The cardiac tier 2 = never ending end). What I was also wondering is that with the higher spiritual slot would End be better with liberal use of CP if so would it sustain the end or is this just going to be something I need to test myself?

Thanks for any suggestions all criticism welcome.

Originally Posted by sleestack

Extra...shards? You know, I understand these words individually, but put together like this they make no sense whatsoever.

Originally Posted by Marcian Tobay

I quit City of Heroes.

No, really, I did. A few weeks ago, I told some of the people closer to me that I was quitting, sent my feedback quietly to a red name, and even reevaluated my budget now that this $15 a month as freed up. One of the last things said red name told me was "I hope that you find something in a future Issue that can bring you back." I politely told them something akin to "Ya right" and resumed closing up shop.

Then I read the Issue 19 notes in detail on I19's launch day.

"Character switching without logging out? Cool, now I can mix up my play styles in one sitting more easily. Nifty, if I were staying."

"Power Animations? Well, Marcian, the only reason you didn't pick supernatural powers was because it bothered you that all characters used the same animations. So, that opens up whole new power sets for you."

"Incarnates... so now my level 50 is relevant again. Wait, and the story makes him stronger than Statesman or Recluse!?"

"Praetoria got fleshed out some more!? Didn't I just vent that there was no auto mission generator? Did they read my mind!? You said you'd only use Seers for good!"


In all seriousness, Issue 19 handily takes care of the vast majority of the reasons I'm quitting. I knew the update was coming for a while. There's a difference, however, between hearing something will be happening soon and actually logging on and having said options laid out before you.

I tried to leave, but they keep me in. Again and again. I can only imagine that I20, in all its shrouded secrecy, is going to crabshell us with some incredible other feature that keeps me in the game.

Good job, Red Names. You all collaborate on a fine project.
LFT?

Originally Posted by Deus_Otiosus

Well, the second build would require the ultra rare to run that chain.

I *think* it should work out, as the ultra rare will add 30% recharge to each attackafter ED, including maxing hasten out.

However, I was actually planning to run


Midnight Grasp/Gloom/Smite/Siphon Life/Gloom/Smite


Which I think requires similar recharge anyway (for gloom).

Part of why I like the first build, I'm guaranteed to run the chain above and could just as easily run MG>SM>SL>SM.

Obviously I'd run the one that was better DPS, but I'm not positive which is the best.

Originally Posted by Jophiel

I assume many people by now already have their Uncommon piece for their Alpha slot and so are essentially "done" with that part until I20 (assuming I20 brings more Incarnate additions). Given that you continue collecting shards, what are you doing with them? Are you crafting extra Common/Uncommons to flip between Damage and Recharge and Endurance? Are you just hording them up so someday you can make an Extra Rare on the fly with your box of 350 shards? Have you slowed down on doing task forces since the shard motivation has tapered off?

I've found that now that I have an Uncommon in my couple Incarnates, I don't have any real drive to try to make enhancements in the other aspects (my earth/storm controller doesn't really have need for a damage one over the other options) and so the shards are just sort of building up. I still run task forces but I'm getting back into selecting merit rewards over components.

Originally Posted by Leandro

I did not know it was POSSIBLE to get 2 Incarnate Shards from a single mob... but, here you go:

Originally Posted by GuyPerfect

You know, Lord Recluse has always been pretty tough to solo. And Widdershins on my Elec/Pain Corruptor? Yeah, can't be done. I don't think I've ever soloed Nosferatu, except maybe with my Peacebringer running Light Form. Envoy of Shadow took more Inspirations than you can shake Nurse Francine at.

My response in these situations, at least from my perspective, was quite reasonable: I acknowledged that some foes or missions are too difficult to solo, so I asked for help. Apparently what I was supposed to do was come to the forums and complain about how the entire game isn't easy for all my characters... or something?

Look, I know people like to be able to accomplish things on their own, but let's think about this realistically for a moment. Some enemies are, by design, so hard that you can't take them down by yourself, and no matter what server you play on, there are always hundreds of other players online who can help you...

I mean, not to put two and two together or anything, but doesn't it seem a bit unreasonable to refuse to ask for help?

Yeah, Trapdoor's kinda rough. As is fighting Holtz and the Honoree at once with all those Rikti coming out of the portals. And the Minotaur at the end, what with that Endurance debuff it has. So if you can't do it alone, is it really something the devs have done wrong and they are for some reason at fault for making a terrible game? Be honest, now: is it?

Where does this idea come from, that every mission must be soloable with all characters? To me, that's the unreasonable part in all of this. There's no sense in spurning all the other players in the game with you when you find yourself up against something that you can't overcome all alone. Doing that in real life is a major disservice to oneself; I don't see why it should be expected to be any different in this game.

It's okay to ask for help, it really is. The game was designed with the specific purpose of allowing players to work together, so I would hope that we as players can recognize that as a core feature of the game and make use of it when appropriate. I really don't think we're entitled to talk down to the devs just because they do something differently than we would have.