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  1. Santorican
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Tenzhi View Post
    There may be a mechanical reason it can't happen. It could be that the game doesn't properly allow for two objects to occupy the same point of attachment on a character and dual weapons, thus far the existing two-handed melee weapons, and shields all occupy the left-handed slot.

    Then again, it could just be that the devs randomly hate clipping.
    The devs also said that power sets could never be colored, or different animations for powers were not possible or different skeletons were nigh impossible to make. Yeah...

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Schismatrix View Post
    There are clear mechanical issues with having two weapons attached to the same node and it would take some rather extensive alterations to the character models to change this; the Devs have been clear on this in the past.

    Honestly it doesn't matter since Santorican wants what he wants and no reason against it is acceptable. The inanity of the thread's premise that Shield Defense is broken simply because he's not getting what he wants and every response made since then has made that much apparent. *shrug* Maybe some day the Devs might reconsider and alter the basic character models to accommodate this wish. If Santorican wants to hold his breath until it happens i will support his efforts 100%.
    I understand there is a mechanical issue which is why I'm asking for it to be changed. The developers have said that a lot of things were not possible in the passed but we have them now.

    I'm refuting the fact that people are basing their opinion as a valid argument which it isn't. Because looks are in the eye of the beholder. There are NO other valid arguments to make. All I'm going to say is

    cause you can't beat me

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Mr_Morbid View Post
    And just think how many Endurance Reduction enhancements you'd need in a build with shield and TW.....
    You couldn't make them fast enough
  2. Santorican
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by 80sBaby View Post
    There are rules in every fictional universe. They don't just throw everything out the window.

    They choose which real-world laws apply and which are broken base on interest, feasibility, gameplay, plot and looks.

    This would look stupid and be nonsensical, imo (and probably the Dev's opinion, too.)
    That was Castle's and BaB's thoughts on why shield shouldn't be implemented, there are new devs now. If there is enough demand they will do it.

    And wielding an 800lb+ sword doesn't look stupid and nonsensical? What kool-aid are you drinking?
  3. Santorican
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Judas_Ace View Post
    There's unrealistic but cool, unrealistic but necessary and then there's unrealistic and stupid.

    Shields and 2H weapons does not fit into the first two categories.


    The bottom line is that people who say it shouldn't happen is because they say it looks unrealistic but other than that there is no other reason why it can't or shouldn't happen. You can wield a shield and a spear with two hands. So eliminate that argument and none of you have anything to stand on, because you can't say something is unrealistic where humans can fly unaided, bend time and space, leap 300ft, or anything else associated with being a super hero. Once you've broken physics countless times, little things like hold a katana and a shield become trivial issues.
  4. Santorican
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Aura_Familia View Post
    Now I just think folks are saying it would look stupid.
    And pulling a bow staff, war mace, broadsword, giant sword from your butt doesn't look stupid either?
  5. Santorican
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Schismatrix View Post
    "Fixed." That word, i do not think it means what you think it means.
    The reason it cannot be used with two handed weapons is that it is not broken. Setting aside the technical issues with implementing this, from a real world and fiction standpoint shields of the type used in the powerset are almost never compatible with wielding two other weapons at once without having more than two arms or indulging the whims/whinges of 12 year old munchkins/Mary Sues. "Throkdormontraaaaal is a quadruple classed Barbarian/Barbarian/Ranger/Ranger who can wield a great sword and kite shield in each hand and use two bows at the same time using his Bracers of Spectral Limbs. He's also half dragon, half elf, half troll and two thirds Celestial." "Hey, where are you going? You haven't heard about his Armor of t3h Awesomez that he won by nut-punching Odin and Zeus at the same time."
    Don't even go into the whole bull of well it doesn't make sense. News flash 99% of stuff in this game doesn't make any sense. Traversing multiple dimensions, fighting off demons, killing warewolves, shooting fire from your appendages, but having a Katana and a shield doesn't make any sense? Yeah okay, I have the brooklyn bridge to sell you, want to buy it?
  6. Santorican
    Are there any plans on making it so Shield Defense can be used with two handed weapons? Its been quite sometime since this issue arose and I would love to make a Spines, Katana, TW, DB, Staff/Shield Scrapper.
  7. Santorican
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by reiella View Post
    Only possibilities.

    Recruiter was a jerk.
    Fixed that for you
  8. Santorican
    It would take an act of divine intervention to get the developers to change EM to what the players actually wanted.

    Although Synapse did change Regeneration so maybe, just maybe he(assuming Synapse is a guy) will hear our cries.
  9. Santorican
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Zombie Man View Post
    They make orange level ATOs into purple level ATOs... I think.
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by UberGuy View Post
    They're an upgrade doodad that lets you make ATIOs into "Superior" versions of themselves. That sounds like it turns a rare into a purple, though I'm not sure if that implies enhancement boost strength, set bonus magnitude, or both.
    That is cool, I will have to look into ATOs once they come out. I don't really see me using the current scrapper one for Murcielago.
  10. Santorican
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Kierthos View Post
    Moar luv 4 defenders plz.
    No no no see if I say that the devs should give scrappers more attention then they have to.
  11. Santorican

    Is "Gratz" dead?

    POST-ACTION

  12. Santorican
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Zombie Man View Post
    It doesn't need nerfing, it just needs a PvP flag... it has none.
    That!
  13. Santorican
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Xanatos View Post
    Blasters are my fave AT. Devs please focus on them more.
    Scrappers are my favorite AT. Devs please focus on them more than blasters.
  14. Santorican
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Zwillinger View Post
    In the interest of making this information more readily available (the other thread , while a great conversation, is nearing 1300 posts), I'm going to summarize some details we've shared since the Pummit regarding Super Packs, as well as let you in on the results of our continuing internal discussions.

    First to recap:
    • The price for Super Packs has been set at 80 Paragon Points Each. There will be a discount for buying in bulk, ala a box of packs, which is TBD.
    • We are still discussing/considering concerns expressed regarding the exclusivity of costume pieces. We're open to the idea of making them available through an alternate method in the Paragon Market, however a decision has not been made regarding this particular topic.
    Now for the new stuff:
    • ATOs (Archetype Enhancements) will be purchasable from the Reward Merit Vendor, for a combination of Reward Merits and Inf, and from Astral Christy, for a combination of Astral Merits and Inf. There will be a cooldown timer on the purchase of these items. The amount of Inf and duration of the cooldown are still being discussed and will be evaluated once all of this hits beta. This is in addition to their availability in Super Packs.
    • Enhancement Catalysts will be added to the game as rare drops from enemies defeated during Incarnate Trials and in the upcoming newly Incarnated Dark Astoria. Like ATOs, this is in addition to their availability through Super Packs.
    I'll keep everyone updated as more decisions are made. Please be sure to check these out when they hit beta.

    Thanks!

    -Z
    What are enhancement catalysts?
  15. Santorican
    Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! I was going to recommend using that one. I'll poke around more with your build later today or tomorrow I'm at work.
  16. Santorican
    I lol at the fact of people buying enhancements with real money. I might play once every three days and yet I still have enough influence to purchase about 50 of these at buy it now price. If you're smart and spend 10mins a day you can laugh at purchasing these in store and buy them in game.
  17. Santorican
    Here is my fix

    Scrappers: give them more damage!

    Brutes: Do nothing

    Tankers: Do nothing

    All for say yay
    Against say nothing

  18. Santorican
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Black_Assassin View Post
    Here is my build, I both can't afford purples and the glad proc so I've tried to cram as much as possible into it without picking up these expensive shinies.

    I'm pretty sure my endurance is sustainable if I'm in trouble I have both CP/OwTS to sort me out.

    > I can't get perma-hasten but it's pretty damn close considering no purples
    > DDR is maxed as it will go as I can't afford to get 9 membranes to combine
    > Stats say no softcap, but I'm planning boosting the Def IO in CJ up a few levels which will push the 44.92% M/R to 45%
    > Runs SM>SL>SM>MG

    I've spent the last 2 hours deliberating min/max'ing within my limits, any thing you see please point it out!


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    What Alpha slot do you plan on using? Its a pretty good build considering no shinies.
  19. Santorican
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by _Force_ View Post
    Newest version of my live build. Critiques welcome.

    I don't use Smite in my attack Chain unless exempt (obviously), replaced with Fire Blast, therefore it's just a set mule unfortunately. End heavy without a doubt, but it's perfectly manageable so far through my various stress tests thanks to DC.

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    How do you fair against -def foes?
  20. Santorican
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by B_Nix View Post
    I didn't want to start a new thread but I'm stuck for my standard build. I've pushed the build as far as I can get it without restarting and looking for more from scratch. I'm considering using enhancement boosters to push the build more in a few places but is there anything anyone can see that I'm missing or don't need? Or do I start on a second build to softcap against incarnate and DE?

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    In my experience having a lot of passive regeneration is good but have SL it makes it not as useful as I would have thought. I'd shore up your S/L resistance more and probably your endurance recovery if you need it. Probably not with DC slotted for end recovery and CP. If you have the recharge to run Mg > Smite > SL I'd suggest slotting SL with three Gogli and three Nucleolus. Other than that it is a good build.
  21. Santorican
    I expect some half ***** attempt to shut people up who have been complaining for the last year like the developers usually do when its not what they want.
  22. Santorican
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by RadioSilence View Post
    Does anyone have a checklist of what a “min-max” DM/SD build should have and rank these attributes accordingly? I know defense is the highest priority and then recharge for the top chain but what about regen, resist, +hp, etc?

    1) Soft-capped positional defenses
    2) Enough recharge for SM>SL>MG chain
    3) Perma or near perma hasten
    4) > 60% regen bonus?
    5) > 33% S/L resist?
    6) > 10% HP bonus?
    I would say:

    1. Soft cap
    2. Recharge for permanent hasten
    3. >33% s/l resist
    4. >10% HP bonus

    You don't need 2 or 6 because with enough recharge for permanent hasten you have enough recharge for SM>SL>MG and with enough HP and recharge you can spam SL to save your life more so than a 60% passive regen bonus could.
  23. Santorican
    What are you trying to maximize and minimize. What are you building to fight?
  24. Santorican
    B Nix, what are your goals with this build/character?
  25. Santorican
    I'm thankful I just failed my circuits midterm. O wait...