ScottyPogo

Illus/Storm already at 21 (once again, thanks to Amy). Already having a blast, just need more enhancements to drops since I don't quite have the influence to go with IOs just yet.

But I cackled maniacly the first time I pulled out my Phantom Army and doused a group of mobs with freezing rain.

Thanks Amy. You're the best.

Groovy, thanks!

He will, but I think if he got an invite without someone explaining it to him, he might be a little lost. I did tell him about the channel, so he might remember to look for the invite.

So I got a friend to join on the 14-day trial, and he's been having a good time with just me, so he bought the full version today. His global handle is @Raithyre, and I'm hoping he'll get a good introduction to the Champion community. If any of you happen to see him on, see if you can fit him into any groups or give him a hand* (read "correct anything I've gotten wrong.")

He has a blaster and a scrapper he's been fumbling around with.

Thanks again, and perhaps the two of us will be in YOUR groups in the next few days... God save you all...

*Because I'm away for the next two days, so he'll be on his own.--HH

Oh, I intend to look into sets once I get to 50. Levelling first. Didn't want to go off spending a bunch of influence and have nothing at 50. Also, since I have yet to make it to 50 on any toon, a figured baby steps would be necessary first.

Thanks again for the help, guys. Already level 10 and enjoying the build http://boards.cityofheroes.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

Ok, I think with all the input, I've worked it down to this. (Thanks, everyone, btw)

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.621
http://www.cohplanner.com/

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Mesocyclone: Level 50 Magic Controller
Primary Power Set: Illusion Control
Secondary Power Set: Storm Summoning
Power Pool: Teleportation
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fitness
Ancillary Pool: Ice Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Spectral Wounds -- Acc(A), EndRdx(3), Dmg(5), Dmg(7), Dmg(9), RechRdx(13)
Level 1: Gale -- Acc(A)
Level 2: Blind -- Acc(A), EndRdx(3), Dmg(5), Dmg(7), Dmg(9), RechRdx(13)
Level 4: Deceive -- Acc(A), EndRdx(15), Conf(15), Conf(37), RechRdx(40), RechRdx(43)
Level 6: Recall Friend -- EndRdx(A)
Level 8: Hasten -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(31), RechRdx(31)
Level 10: Steamy Mist -- EndRdx(A), ResDam(11), ResDam(11), ResDam(46)
Level 12: Hurdle -- Jump(A)
Level 14: Super Speed -- Run(A)
Level 16: Freezing Rain -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(17), RechRdx(17), EndRdx(25)
Level 18: Phantom Army -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(19), RechRdx(19), Acc(21), Dmg(21), Dmg(25)
Level 20: Health -- Heal(A)
Level 22: Stamina -- EndMod(A), EndMod(23), EndMod(23)
Level 24: Flash -- Acc(A), EndRdx(27), RechRdx(27), RechRdx(34), RechRdx(34), Hold(37)
Level 26: Spectral Terror -- Acc(A)
Level 28: Hurricane -- EndRdx(A), ToHitDeb(29), ToHitDeb(29), ToHitDeb(31)
Level 30: O2 Boost -- Heal(A), RechRdx(50)
Level 32: Phantasm -- Acc(A), Acc(33), Dmg(33), Dmg(33), Dmg(34)
Level 35: Tornado -- Dmg(A), Dmg(36), Dmg(36), EndRdx(36), RechRdx(37)
Level 38: Lightning Storm -- EndRdx(A), RechRdx(39), RechRdx(39), Dmg(39), Dmg(40), Dmg(40)
Level 41: Ice Blast -- Acc(A), EndRdx(42), Dmg(42), Dmg(42), Dmg(43), RechRdx(43)
Level 44: Frost Breath -- Acc(A), EndRdx(45), Dmg(45), Dmg(45), Dmg(46), RechRdx(46)
Level 47: Ice Storm -- EndRdx(A), Dmg(48), Dmg(48), Dmg(48), RechRdx(50), RechRdx(50)
Level 49: Hibernate -- RechRdx(A)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Containment
Level 2: Ninja Run

I first thought that Flash would be just a quick way for me to die, being it's a PBAoE. Then I thought about the nature of Deceive distracting the mobs enough for me to run in and hit it, so I gave Hero Builder another shot. How's about this?

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.621
http://www.cohplanner.com/

Click this DataLink to open the build!

Mesocyclone: Level 50 Magic Controller
Primary Power Set: Illusion Control
Secondary Power Set: Storm Summoning
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Teleportation
Ancillary Pool: Ice Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Spectral Wounds -- Acc(A), EndRdx(3), Dmg(5), Dmg(7), Dmg(9), RechRdx(11)
Level 1: Gale -- Acc(A)
Level 2: Blind -- Acc(A), EndRdx(3), Dmg(5), Dmg(7), Dmg(9), RechRdx(11)
Level 4: Deceive -- Acc(A), EndRdx(13), Conf(15), Conf(27), RechRdx(29), RechRdx(31)
Level 6: Flash -- Acc(A), EndRdx(15), RechRdx(27), RechRdx(29), RechRdx(31), Hold(31)
Level 8: Hasten -- RechRdx(A)
Level 10: Hurdle -- Jump(A)
Level 12: Group Invisibility -- EndRdx(A), EndRdx(13), RechRdx(50)
Level 14: Super Speed -- Run(A)
Level 16: Freezing Rain -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(17), RechRdx(17), EndRdx(25)
Level 18: Phantom Army -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(19), RechRdx(19), Acc(21), Dmg(21), Dmg(25)
Level 20: Health -- Heal(A)
Level 22: Stamina -- EndMod(A), EndMod(23), EndMod(23)
Level 24: Steamy Mist -- EndRdx(A), ResDam(40), ResDam(43), ResDam(46)
Level 26: Spectral Terror -- Acc(A)
Level 28: Hurricane -- EndRdx(A)
Level 30: Thunder Clap -- Acc(A), Acc(34), Dsrnt(34), Dsrnt(36), RechRdx(37)
Level 32: Phantasm -- Acc(A), Acc(33), Dmg(33), Dmg(33), Dmg(34)
Level 35: Tornado -- Dmg(A), Dmg(36), Dmg(36), EndRdx(37), RechRdx(37)
Level 38: Lightning Storm -- EndRdx(A), RechRdx(39), RechRdx(39), Dmg(39), Dmg(40), Dmg(40)
Level 41: Ice Blast -- Acc(A), EndRdx(42), Dmg(42), Dmg(42), Dmg(43), RechRdx(43)
Level 44: Frost Breath -- Acc(A), EndRdx(45), Dmg(45), Dmg(45), Dmg(46), RechRdx(46)
Level 47: Ice Storm -- EndRdx(A), Dmg(48), Dmg(48), Dmg(48), RechRdx(50), RechRdx(50)
Level 49: Recall Friend -- EndRdx(A)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Containment
Level 2: Ninja Run

Attempt number 2: I noticed you mentioned flash way too late, so I may need to work this in (don't know if it's required or not), hence the reason I have 02 Boost in there...I didn't know what else to take.

Here goes:

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.621
http://www.cohplanner.com/

Click this DataLink to open the build!

Mesocyclone: Level 50 Magic Controller
Primary Power Set: Illusion Control
Secondary Power Set: Storm Summoning
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Teleportation
Ancillary Pool: Psionic Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Spectral Wounds -- Acc(A), EndRdx(3), Dmg(5), Dmg(7), Dmg(11), RechRdx(13)
Level 1: Gale -- Acc(A)
Level 2: Blind -- Acc(A), EndRdx(3), Dmg(5), Dmg(7), Dmg(9), RechRdx(11)
Level 4: Deceive -- Acc(A), Conf(13), Conf(15), Conf(15), RechRdx(21), RechRdx(21)
Level 6: Hover -- EndRdx(A)
Level 8: Superior Invisibility -- EndRdx(A), EndRdx(9)
Level 10: Hurdle -- Jump(A)
Level 12: Recall Friend -- RechRdx(A)
Level 14: Fly -- Flight(A)
Level 16: Freezing Rain -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(17), RechRdx(17), EndRdx(27), Slow(46), Slow(46)
Level 18: Phantom Army -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(19), RechRdx(19), Acc(25), Dmg(25), Dmg(27)
Level 20: Health -- Heal(A)
Level 22: Stamina -- EndMod(A), EndMod(23), EndMod(23)
Level 24: Hurricane -- EndRdx(A), ToHitDeb(37), ToHitDeb(37), ToHitDeb(37)
Level 26: Spectral Terror -- Acc(A), Fear(43), EndRdx(46)
Level 28: Thunder Clap -- Acc(A), Acc(29), Dsrnt(29), Dsrnt(31), RechRdx(31)
Level 30: Steamy Mist -- EndRdx(A), ResDam(31), ResDam(34), ResDam(34)
Level 32: Phantasm -- Acc(A), Acc(33), Dmg(33), Dmg(33), Dmg(34)
Level 35: Tornado -- Dmg(A), Dmg(36), Dmg(36), EndRdx(36), RechRdx(40)
Level 38: Lightning Storm -- EndRdx(A), RechRdx(39), RechRdx(39), Dmg(39), Dmg(40), Dmg(40)
Level 41: Mental Blast -- Acc(A), EndRdx(42), Dmg(42), Dmg(42), Dmg(43), RechRdx(43)
Level 44: Indomitable Will -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(45), RechRdx(45), EndRdx(45)
Level 47: Psionic Tornado -- Acc(A), EndRdx(48), RechRdx(48), Dmg(48), Dmg(50), Dmg(50)
Level 49: O2 Boost -- Heal(A), RechRdx(50)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Containment
Level 2: Ninja Run

This is my first attempt at using Hero Builder, so forgive me. Also, since I'm just beginning to read about controllers, be gentle on my build. All I know for sure is that I'm confident it's ok up to level 20. After that is where I got a bit shaky. Any suggestions would be fantabulous.

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.621
http://www.cohplanner.com/

Click this DataLink to open the build!

Mesocyclone: Level 50 Magic Controller
Primary Power Set: Illusion Control
Secondary Power Set: Storm Summoning
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Teleportation
Ancillary Pool: Psionic Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Spectral Wounds -- Acc(A), Dmg(5), Dmg(7), Dmg(7), Acc(11), RechRdx(11)
Level 1: Gale -- Acc(A)
Level 2: Blind -- Acc(A), Dmg(3), Dmg(3), Dmg(5), RechRdx(13), RechRdx(13)
Level 4: O2 Boost -- Heal(A), Heal(9), RechRdx(15)
Level 6: Air Superiority -- Acc(A)
Level 8: Superior Invisibility -- EndRdx(A), EndRdx(9)
Level 10: Hurdle -- Jump(A)
Level 12: Assault -- EndRdx(A), RechRdx(15)
Level 14: Fly -- Flight(A)
Level 16: Freezing Rain -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(17), DefDeb(17), DefDeb(31), DefDeb(34)
Level 18: Phantom Army -- Acc(A), Acc(19), Dmg(19), Dmg(21), Dmg(21)
Level 20: Health -- Heal(A), Heal(43), Heal(46)
Level 22: Stamina -- EndMod(A), EndMod(23), EndMod(23)
Level 24: Steamy Mist -- EndRdx(A), ResDam(25), ResDam(25), ResDam(40)
Level 26: Spectral Terror -- RechRdx(A), Fear(27), EndRdx(27)
Level 28: Thunder Clap -- Acc(A), Dsrnt(29), Dsrnt(29), Dsrnt(31)
Level 30: Tactics -- RechRdx(A), ToHit(31), ToHit(34), RechRdx(37)
Level 32: Phantasm -- Acc(A), Acc(33), Dmg(33), Dmg(33), Dmg(34)
Level 35: Tornado -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(36), RechRdx(36), Dmg(36), Dmg(37), Dmg(37)
Level 38: Lightning Storm -- Acc(A), RechRdx(39), RechRdx(39), Dmg(39), Dmg(40), Dmg(40)
Level 41: Mental Blast -- Acc(A), Acc(42), Dmg(42), Dmg(42), Dmg(43), RechRdx(43)
Level 44: Indomitable Will -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(45), RechRdx(45), DefBuff(45), DefBuff(46), DefBuff(46)
Level 47: Psionic Tornado -- Acc(A), Acc(48), Dmg(48), Dmg(48), RechRdx(50)
Level 49: Recall Friend -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(50), RechRdx(50)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Containment
Level 2: Ninja Run

Well, I read up on illusions, and that would seem a plausible choice, but from what I read illusion/storm doesn't fit all too well. Is that true at all?

As for what he's summoning, I don't necessarily think that matters as such. I mean, if a dude surrounded in mist is summoning tornadoes and thunderheads on top of fiery imps, or living entities made up of green lava, you'd think you're in a bit of a nightmare.

So I guess the question then leads to: what's the best primary choice for storm summoning?

NOTE: I know this <u>should</u> go on the controller forum, but so far I have gotten 0 replies.

I'm going to be leveling up a controller with a friend who's gonna be just starting the game. I already reserved the name for him (Mesocyclone), and I'm dead set on making storm summoning my secondary power pool. I initially picked Mind Control as my primary (fits the name of the character), but the more I read the guides, the tougher it gets to chose my primary power.

Here's the idea: Even though I don't roleplay any of my characters in any way, I still like to create them as though I would. Mesocyclone is a magic hero who summons nightmarish things. I figured mind control would be the easiest way to explain that, but with the customizable powers, I can pretty much go any route I want with that and explain it away.

That being said, what's everyone's recommendation for a primary power pool? I will mostly be playing him in a group of at least two, but there may be times when I will have to solo. I'm assuming my friend will be making a scrapper, but that's uncertain.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

@Hallow Hal

I'm going to be leveling up a controller with a friend who's gonna be just starting the game. I already reserved the name for him (Mesocyclone), and I'm dead set on making storm summoning my secondary power pool. I initially picked Mind Control as my primary (fits the name of the character), but the more I read the guides, the tougher it gets to chose my primary power.

Here's the idea: Even though I don't roleplay any of my characters in any way, I still like to create them as though I would. Mesocyclone is a magic hero who summons nightmarish things. I figured mind control would be the easiest way to explain that, but with the customizable powers, I can pretty much go any route I want with that and explain it away.

That being said, what's everyone's recommendation for a primary power pool? I will mostly be playing him in a group of at least two, but there may be times when I will have to solo. I'm assuming my friend will be making a scrapper, but that's uncertain.

Any suggestions are appreciated.

I don't have access anymore either.

Ah, yes. I was around during the beta, and have played off and on every few years, but never really lasted more than a few days. The last time I played was last summer, for about 10 days, I think, on the red side. Don't remember what server it was, but I was in an SG where the only way I mattered was if I was providing prestige (or whatever it was then) for them. When I finally got into a group, I was pretty much berated at one point because of my robots (can't remember what the problem was, had something to do with fire.) Didn't really enjoy that, so I rerolled my MM, and lost interest.

Greeting fellow Champions.

I've been playing CoH now for about three weeks, and have been having a blast with you all. I've noticed that so many of you seem to know a lot about each other (in BMT), which only seems weird because none of you know very much about me. So I figure I'd take (read "waste") a little time telling you all about myself. Without further ado, here's a list of items about me you can read over. Or ignore altogether, too.

1. Music enthusiast that prides himself on the long list of useless music trivia items forever lock away in his brain. Willing to talk about music anytime, any day.
2. Favorite band: Nine Inch Nails
3. Favorite comic book hero: Deadpool.
4. Favorite comic book villain: The Joker.
5. Loves writing.
6. Also plays World of Warcraft. Level 80 Holy pally on Horde side of Azgalor named Falanx. (I'm used to people there knowing me, hence the reason for this post.)
7. All my heroes are basically curmudgeons: Gordon Ramsey, Lewis Black, George Carlin, Dr. House.
8. Celebrity lookalikes: Oliver Platt or Jack Black, depending on who you ask.
9. Got a degree in English, yet I manage and DJ at a strip club. Go figure.
10. Casual MMA fan. Cro Cop was once my favorite, but he's not as good as he used to be.
11. From Minnesota.
12. Blogger.
13. Has Vent (if anyone ever wants to chat.)
14. May be getting a friend or two to join in on CoH/CoV.
15. Once put Nair on my head. Bad idea.
16. Will be inclined to make many jokes in just about every team or channel I'm in.
17. The name "Hallow Hal" is from a character I created, but have yet to put into a story.
18. Evil in thought, not in deed.
19. Strangely obsessed with the effects of natural disasters and historical warfare. Latest study: Chernobyl and everything on Deadliest Warrior.
20. Believes in ghosts.

That's a little about me. Hope to chat with you more in the future.

Hallow Hal.

Errant Black, 21 Scrapper
Zerowave, 29 Defender
and many more to come, I'm sure.

Spooon!

I'm a returning player myself, and I've created toons on Virtue and Freedom, I was on the verge of giving up my hope for the game, but when I came to Champion, things turned around. As of yet, I have not once met a single person who seemed unfriendly in any way in any of the groups I have been in. As a Defender, it's one of the things you think about: you let the tank die, so now he's in your face as a "noob healer" and your playing experience starts to dwindle. Hasn't happened yet on Champion for me (and I've seen tanks die... ><).

I've also found a group pretty much every day that I've logged on, which has been fantastic because I didn't really build my toon to be a solo player. Sometimes, it takes a little patience in order to find that group, but just today I really had no troubles getting in on a Synapse TF and having some fun.

While I'm relatively unknown right now, it does seem that everyone truly does know everyone on Champion. It almost seems like a guild full of friends who have taken complete control of an entire server. Treat everyone with respect, and it seems that respect will be returned in kind in no time at all.

As far as leveling is concerned, I currently have a level 23 Defender named Zerowave, if you wanna look me up. I also created a Blaster named Hallow Hal that I'm playing for moments when getting a group seems slow (a character that will eventually be a main when GR comes out.)

One more thing, every question I've asked has been answered without "noob" being in the sentence. I still don't know what an ITF is though...

All in all, Champion is, by far, the friendliest server I've been on. In just about any MMORPG I've played.

Global chat handle is @Hallow Hal.

Greetings Champion. I'm a return player to CoH/CoV, just created a Dominator (Earth/Fire) named Lavacide. I'm looking for teams, and a friendly supergroup, ready to anything and everything. If you got room for me on your teams or groups, please don't hesitate to send me a tell. Would like to get to know all you players.

Thanks All.

Greetings Virtue, name's Lavacide. Level 4 Mutant Dominator with Earth Control and Fiery Assault. I'm relatively new (I've played off and on since beta). Looking for groups, and possibly a Supergroup to run with. If you see me on, don't hesitate to invite me in. Hope to see you all around.