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Quote:Aye, I sent Legion, and everybody came out alive. Apparently Trick and I read from the same playbook, cause I reached the same conclusion. But I bet Mordin getting shot in the face was, at least, a little funny, albeit tragic for the sake of the acheivement.Originally Posted by Trickshooter
Ah, I sent Tali because I figured her tech skills would be better. Tried to think a little 'realistically' and either Tali or Legion would have been the best choices in my mind, as Mordin was more of a chemist/biologist than a tech person, eventhough he had some Tech powers.
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Welcome back, Stalemate! I thought things had seemed suspiciously quiet from your end.
I've been broadcasting the agreed upon message whenever i'm in a low level area, but most new players seem wary of a group who offers free help. Dunno why.
Looking foward to seeing if this is gonna pick up steam, now that our illustrious leader is back.
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Quote:Been sick from working in the rain (yes, yes, foolish, I know.Originally Posted by Gothess
Kid, quit stealing mah peoples. :P
I'm having a "Lowbie Level Party" redside with my VG but I don't think many can or will show. I'm not PL'ing anyone, we're just grabbing some of our lowbies, lvl 5-10ish, and running non-stop missions 'til we drop.
If anyone is interested send me a tell @Gothess. We are starting this Saturday at 2 pm CST.), so I prob won't make the saturday thing, but I'd be interested in participating on a regular basis. I've only got one 50, and PL'ing is SO boring, so a little old fashioned (pre-AE) game play would be a nice kickback to my first fumbling days of CoX. Without the fumbling, of course. 
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Alright, so I'm now the proud owner of ME2, and my only real complaint is the damned heat clips. Is the planet scanning annoying? Sure. Do I miss my old assault rifle that NEVER ran outta ammo? Like a double amputee misses his legs.
How is this an upgrade? Did people have that much trouble w/ thier weapons overheating in ME? 
Not that I have any trouble running out of ammo, but for the clips to be neccessary for my weapon to function?? As a man far wiser than I once said, "WTF!?" Whew! I feel better now that I've got that outta my system.
Does anyone know if there are more upgrades for the Normandy, aside from the initial weapon/armor/scanner/med bay? Got all of them before I left the first planetary system. Maybe they'll make that up to me in character weapon/armor....
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Quote:Not much notice on that, huh?Originally Posted by Blazing_Blue
Blue side and going to try to get this going now...hope we get it and get enough people. Oh, well. You snooze, you lose, maybe next time, then.
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Quote:Good guess.Originally Posted by Blazing_Blue
I thought about getting the first one when it came out...didnt' though. I would probably want to run through the first one before I tried this one though. Oh and near a USMC base eh? I'm guessing Camp LeJune? And yeah I think they blow their money and all alot more. They have gotten a few raises since I was in, but then again I got out like 10/11 years ago. Holy crap! It's been that long? 1999....sheesh....I'm old. Yes, you should play through the first, but it's not neccessary. The Dev's designed it so as you can pick up the second w/o playing the first, but it is a trilogy.
Boosch! I'll have it it 5-9 business days. Thanks Sooner! For some reason, I always forget that I can order on-line.Quote:Originally Posted by Sooner
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Quote:Once again, you fail to disappoint.Originally Posted by Zem
Okay then relative to Stimulant, which would be your other choice, I'd say it is more useful. I tend to define useful by how often you will use a power as much as by its effect when you DO end up using it. I've taken Stimulant before on other characters and ended up not using it as much as I thought I would. By contrast there have been many times with my soft-capped Ninjitsu stalker with excellent Sha self-heal where I have had to pull away from a fight because there was a risk of being taken out by the next lucky shot and Sha was still recharging. Another self-heal would have put me immediately back into the fight. I hadn't considered that I might not use stimulant as much as aid self, as I've never taken the medicine pool for any of my toons.
Is drawing aggro to my stalker wise? Seems that might raise my mortality rate. Never used this power pool, either, so I have no point of reference on this.Quote:Originally Posted by ZemThen take Provoke.
So it's a personal preference then?Quote:Originally Posted by ZemWhat set you choose for AS is more likely to depend on what set bonuses you are building for. Mako's will give you some ranged defense, if I remember right. T'Death will give you melee defense. Other than that just make sure whatever you choose is pushing the ED limit for damage. -
I'm sooo jealous. I live so far in the woods, they have to pipeline the sunshine in, which prevented me from getting "into town" to preorder. It's been sold out since it came out, being as I live "near" a USMC base, and marines seem to have more money than when I was in. The clerk told me it was gonna be 2 weeks before another order comes in, so I guess I'll have to wait to join in on the fun.
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Quote:No, it says I "must be logged into facebook to export items", but not to worry, I think I've found a way around getting my own facebook page. My roommate has an account that he never uses, so I'ma see if he'll let me use his.Originally Posted by Gothess
Hehe. Were you able to view the linked pages? I just wanted you to see which TF and SF we were running that day. You don't have to join Facebook. Unless you want to. I mainly use it for COH related stuff. :P
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Quote:Doh! Looks like I'm finally gonna have to open a facebook account. Been fighting it since MySpace came out, then FB, then twitter. <sigh> The things we do for our hobbies.Originally Posted by Gothess
I'll open an account this afternoon, though, so I can be "in the know".
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I'd love to help, since I too missed the GM badge and accolade. Is this gonna be red or blueside?
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Quote:You'll note I said relatively useless.Originally Posted by Zem
Less needed but hardly useless. Reconstruction and Sha are on 60s base recharge timers. You'd get plenty of use out of Aid Self on a Ninjitsu prior to being soft-capped. Even after soft-capping defense, topping-off health as often as possible has the distinct advantage of preventing you from being one-shot by NPCs.
If I was going to take *any* Medicine pool power it'd be Aid Self.
I'm less concerned with healing myself, and more interested in making my MA/Nin stalker more team-friendly without losing what little edge I have.
I have begun the arduous task of slotting, and would like to ask what's the best set for AS? On my first build I slotted touch of death, but was considering mako's bite for my medic build. I, admittedly, haven't done the required legwork to contrast/compare simply because I haven't had the time between work and RL commitments. Any/all suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Quote:If you take /Nin or /WP, you get a self heal, thereby rendering aid self relatively useless, IMO.Originally Posted by Zamuel
I'm not even sure you need Aid Self pending on your primary and secondary. You can get the rez by taking Aid Other + Stimulant since the 4th pool pick requires two previous powers but doesn't matter which two. Stim compliments the rez since it'll break them out of the stunned state allowing them to Rest/self heal so you can either heal another team mate or run off and gank something.
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Quote:This.Originally Posted by unjust
I know that I will have to try it out. I just don't know when that'll be. I want to wait a bit to see what the response is from others , but from what I see it looks like a good game.
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Quote:I'll take all the help I can get. I'll be there for both 2 and 8/9, just tell me where.Originally Posted by Gothess
Awesome. Let me know if you need help. I run a TF or SF for my SG/ VG on Saturdays. One at 2 and one at 8 or 9 pm CST.
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Quote:Now that's what I'm talking about.Originally Posted by Zem
Damage dealing should always be top priority, but that doesn't mean you can't be team-friendly in other ways. Ninjitsu in particular can offer some minor control abilities with Caltrops and BP. Heck, just Caltrops can help you not only protect yourself, but protect your team. They are fantastic on the ITF with all the ambushes. Plop them down in front of one and the whole thing just piles into them like a train wreck, at which point anyone in the team with an AoE instantly loves you.
The patron hold is nice for those annoying minions and LTs you don't want to deal with immediately. I use it on things like Nulifiers, Surgeons, and Sappers and then go to town on something bigger. Or just use it to help stack hold mag with your team on bosses, EBs, and AVs.
Medicine Pool is not a terrible idea, but I think you'd get more constant use out of Leadership. Resuscitate only lets you pick one person up and often they don't need your help to self-rez. By contrast, Assault, Tactics, Maneuvers, and Vengeance help the whole team. The first three all the time and the last helping the rest of the team turn around a wipeout-in-progress. Pick three to replace your Medicine powers. Not to mention Tactics can come in handy for your own ability to hit high-defense enemies like tightly-packed Cimerorans using Phalanx Fighting.
Just some alternate ideas. Not just to chime in w/ a "you're wrong", but to give a why and wherefore. Thanks Zem, you've given me food for thought, and an idea for another of my stalkers. Again, well done.
No, I think you and I are on the same page. I get bored playing toons "as the Dev's intended". I pride myself on the ability to think outside the box, and problem solve on the fly.Quote:Originally Posted by Zamuel
Don't get be wrong, the frontloaded damage on a Stalker is great but I'm curious about other possibilities added on to that. Perhaps my every discussion should have the disclaimer: "Not sane. Took Dimension Shift on purpose on a Dominator and has actually put it to use."
Not saying yay or nay but merely adding to the discussion: Would the endurance cost of 3 Leadership toggles be a hinderance instead of a help to a Stalker? Wondering a number of other things like would it be best to avoid having a travel power or should you "default" to Teleport so you can get Recall Friend? Which patron would be best or perhaps avoid a patron altogether?
Also, i would reccommend the Martial Arts Booster to all stalkers. Ninja run, when backed by the fitness power pool, is awesome. It's not SS or SJ, but it's like having a light mix of the two, and it frees up 2 powerslots, which is, once again, why I even considered this endevour in the first place.
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Quote:Apparently, I'm in a perpetual celebratory state according to what i just read. (you win again, Google!)Originally Posted by Sooner
Winter-een-mas is upon us!
Remember to enjoy your gaming this week!
...and if you don't know what I'm talking about, google it, then start reading from the first.
...you're welcome.
Do what I do, quit for a week once in a while. I find I come back with renewed vigor, as it were.Quote:Originally Posted by Mr_Grey
Honestly, I haven't been enjoying my gaming as much lately. It's been feeling like a chore. -
Gonna have to do a little prep work this week for this one. I'll be in the war room at quarter till. See ya then.
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Quote:No, THIS.Originally Posted by Leo_G
Why is it so difficult to comprehend a character that has generalized abilities rather than specialized purpose? The OP noticed when a team wipes, he's usually the last one standing. The options have been laid before you and it's up to you if you want to take them all or some and which.
I hadn't considered that, thanks for the tip.Quote:Originally Posted by Negate
My stalker used to carry wakies. I was a nin/nin so I always outlasted everyone on the team. When that happened I would fling our waterspout and just wail on the biggest nasty until he died. Giving the brute or Corr to regain their senses so they could piece back together the team.
See? He gets it.Quote:Originally Posted by Zamuel
I certainly look forward to seeing your results. It always struck me as something interesting how Stalkers are the sneaky rogue class but "only" got the option to be damage dealers. Especially in light of the ability to sometimes out survive the rest of the team and the whole stealth/tp thing.
See, now you've got me wanting to roll another Stalker just to experiment and I really don't need any more alts.
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Quote:Originally Posted by Trickshooter
Wouldn't it be easier to just play an Illusion/Empathy Controller if you wanted to invisiheal?
You play a Stalker to make things dead, not to make them live. Now go stab something!This is the kind of conjecture i wish to settle.Quote:Originally Posted by Memphis_Bill
Unsassan's Strike!
Yeah, the only way I see this happening, honestly, is a second build "dedicated" to it - and I don't think the med pool's strong enough to make it worth it, really. A team-support-bot, perhaps, that someone's not really playing (call it 1 1/2 boxing,) maybe. But actually trying to *play* it? er...
If you want an invisi-heal redside, go with a Corruptor, get Stealth and a Stealth IO (plus stock up on salvage for the empowerment station for even more invisible goodness.) It'd be much more effective, I think.
If you're absolutely dedicated to the idea, here's a build (no enh set up in it) purely for lulz. (And no, not with a lot of thought in it.) It's not necessarily efficient, and I can't see it as fun (you have, after all, one heal, a rez, and stimulant,) but it is invisible. I did dedicate a second build to it, but it doesn't seem to be that much of a hinderance. Still working on slotting it, though (only got about 50 mil to outfit w/). Corruptors are squishy, and trollers are blueside. 95% of the time, my stalker is the last one standing. My corrs rarely have that distinction. As for a troller, dunno. Never played one. I have an unhealthy obsession w/ stalkers, methinks. Anywho, i'll post the details when i get the build slotted. And, who knows, this might be a waste of time, but it might prove useful. Isn't experimentation fun? Once again, thanks for the input, and keep it coming!
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Godspeed, brother. Cancer is nasty business, and I hope you and your girlfriend can weather the storm. Stay strong, for her sake, brother. Be her rock, 'cause she's gonna need it. My thoughts an prayers go out to you.
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Quote:Thanks, hope we get a good turnout. And you should PvP, nothing says fun like getting gutted by a stalker just when u think it's safe to rest for a sec.Originally Posted by Archiviste
Best of luck with that event, PvP needs all the luv it can get...
... and no, I don't PvP...
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Date: Saturday, 1/30/10
Time: 5PM Eastern (2PM Pacific, 3PM...you get the idea.)
Location: Pocket D Arena
Host: @Sokyoku
Format: Random Draw 2v2
Weight: SHW (47-50)
Match Duration: 10 Minutes
Match Options: Travel Suppression On, Heal Decay Off, Diminishing Returns On.
Maps: Random. All maps will be in play.
Additional: Tier 1 Inspirations and Arena temps are permitted. One reset is permitted within the first 60 seconds of the match if a player disconnects. Sudden Death Mode does not count.
- This event will consist of 4 preliminary rounds to determine four finalists.
- Preliminary rounds will be 2v2 format with random partners.
- New partners will be drawn after every round.
- New opponents will be drawn before every round.
- Scoring will be as follows: 3 points for a win, 2 for a tie, 1 for a loss.
- In the event of odd numbers, one player will have a bye round. No player may have more than one bye round.
- Partners selected for the finals will remain until a winner is decided.
- Finals will be in a best 2 out of 3 format.
- Ties count as a win for both teams.
- Additional rounds may be played in the event of a tie.
- Winners will receive their choice of a costume code, an in-game Gold Title(Duration TBD by NC) and a custom signature banner detailing the event that was won!
- All participants will also be entered into a game-wide raffle with a 500 million Influence/Infamy prize! Everyone has a chance to win!
- Carnival of Shadows Ring Mistress - PAX '09
- Carnival of Shadows Harlequin - Hero-Con '08
- Knives of Artemis - Comic-Con '09
- Freakshow Tank Boss - Comic-Con '08
- PPD Hardsuit - PAX '08
- Praetorian Clockwork - Hero-Con '09
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Thanks for that, Leo, now I know.
I put together a workable build, having to only give up 2 of my less useful patron powers (spirit shark/spirit shark jaws) and sprint from my fitness set. I have yet to slot it, and it still needs a field test, but I think it's gonna work out fine in a team setting. I'll put out the build specs when I have more time. Once again, thanks for the input. If anyone thinks of anything else, I'm eager to hear your thoughts.
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Quote:I know, right!? Just finished my last playthrough, and am giddy like a schoolgirl eating a popsickle. Tried to preorder to get the armor/BFG, but, sadly, missed the order date.Originally Posted by Sooner
I just finished my 3rd playthrough of Mass Effect in time for Mass Effect 2 to come out next week.
Sarah Shepard is ready to go! Maybe they'll have them as add-ons on LIVE...