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  1. SpikyShane
    Just found one of Jas's old posts, and I now wanna make a butterfly/dragon/wilderbeast mix! Tell me how, and I'll give you all the e-cookies you could ever want!
  2. SpikyShane
    In terms of the build, I'd say keep it as is. If it can solo an MoITF, it doesn't need modifying in any way. I'm tempted to steal it as well, and convert it for my BS/WP scrapper. I think it'd work well on him, and all the power selections would fit in exactly the same way as with a Katana scrapper.
  3. SpikyShane
    I was just about to comment on how good the build you made was, but then read Fury Flechette's post and clicked on the link he gave. I've now got only one word that I can use to reply to this... BUSTED!
  4. SpikyShane
    My BS/WP is currently at lvl 44, and I've loved playing him so far. Can't wait for him to hit 50, so I can make him the IO'd beast he deserves to be. Just because a powerset isn't all the rage right now, doesn't mean it's no good anymore. BS is still great, and I personally love mine.
  5. SpikyShane
    I just map servered, and now the updater isn't connecting. Is Union down, or is my connection being stupid?

    Edit: Turns out it was connection stupidity
  6. SpikyShane
    Welcome back to the game. A lot has changed in the last three years. I'm sure you'll have fun learning all the new things and trying out all the new content.
  7. SpikyShane
    At the time of making the build, I completely forgot about Stealth's Def lowering when you are seen. Silly me!

    Ta da, soft capped Smashing/Lethal Def! Not so sure about the order of the powers though.

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.707
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Blaze of Darkness: Level 50 Technology Scrapper
    Primary Power Set: Dark Melee
    Secondary Power Set: Fiery Aura
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fitness
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Ancillary Pool: Body Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Smite -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(5), Hectmb-Dam%:50(46)
    Level 1: Fire Shield -- RctvArm-ResDam:40(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx:40(19), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg:40(19), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:40(21), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(21)
    Level 2: Shadow Punch -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(5), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:30(7), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(7)
    Level 4: Blazing Aura -- Oblit-Dmg:30(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg:30(25), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg:30(25), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:30(27), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:30(27), Oblit-%Dam:30(29)
    Level 6: Healing Flames -- Panac-Heal/EndRedux:50(A), Panac-EndRdx/Rchg:50(29), Panac-Heal/Rchg:50(31), Panac-Heal/EndRedux/Rchg:50(31), Panac-Heal:50(31), Panac-Heal/+End:50(48)
    Level 8: Siphon Life -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(9), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(9), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(15), Numna-Heal:50(17), Numna-Heal/Rchg:50(17)
    Level 10: Temperature Protection -- ImpSkn-ResDam/EndRdx:30(A), ImpSkn-ResDam/Rchg:30(11), ImpSkn-EndRdx/Rchg:30(11), ImpSkn-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:30(40), ImpSkn-Status:30(48)
    Level 12: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Def:50(A), LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(13), HO:Enzym(13)
    Level 14: Super Jump -- Zephyr-Travel:50(A), Zephyr-ResKB:50(46)
    Level 16: Hurdle -- Jump-I:50(A)
    Level 18: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+:40(A), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+:50(23), RgnTis-Regen+:30(46)
    Level 20: Stamina -- Efficacy-EndMod:21(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg:50(23)
    Level 22: Dark Consumption -- Efficacy-EndMod:50(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg:50(33)
    Level 24: Plasma Shield -- RctvArm-ResDam:40(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx:40(33), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg:40(34), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:40(34)
    Level 26: Soul Drain -- Oblit-Dmg:50(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg:50(33), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg:50(34), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(36), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(36), Oblit-%Dam:50(43)
    Level 28: Consume -- Efficacy-EndMod:50(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg:50(36)
    Level 30: Burn -- Armgdn-Dmg:50(A), Armgdn-Dmg/Rchg:50(37), Armgdn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(37), Armgdn-Dmg/EndRdx:50(37), Armgdn-Dam%:50(39)
    Level 32: Midnight Grasp -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(39), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(39), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(40), Mako-Dam%:50(40)
    Level 35: Fiery Embrace -- RechRdx-I:50(A)
    Level 38: Boxing -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(43), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(43), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(45)
    Level 41: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam:30(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx:30(42), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg:40(42), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:40(42)
    Level 44: Weave -- LkGmblr-Def:50(A), LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(45), HO:Enzym(45)
    Level 47: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Def:50(A), LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(48), HO:Enzym(50)
    Level 49: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I:50(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- S'ngH'mkr-Acc/Dmg:35(A), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/EndRdx:35(15), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/Rchg:35(50), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(50)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Clrty-Stlth:50(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Critical Hit
    Level 6: Ninja Run



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  8. SpikyShane
    Come on people! Together we can make a Dark/Fire build that's so amazing, everyone will want a Dark/Fire Scrapper!
  9. SpikyShane
    You can get a /regen soft capped for Smashing/Lethal Def if you're willing to spend plenty of money on IOs, and are also willing to have Tough, Weave, Maneuvers, and maybe even Stealth in your build.
  10. SpikyShane
    I'm with everyone else about Focus being a great Claws scrapper power. Its animation time is quick, its recharge time can be quick if you slot it properly, and it doesn't force a redraw. The main thing I love about it is it's ability to knock down bosses (not knock them back). Knocking down a harder enemy when you're on the brink of death can be a life saver, and Focus is the power that does exactly that. Hit Focus, pop a green, and be back in the fight! Hooray for Focus, the power every Claws should without a doubt pick for their build!
  11. SpikyShane
    Here's a rough build to start things off (I have the money and time to make it, so that's not an issue). With all the toggles on, it's just over the soft cap for Smashing/Lethal. The recharge is only 57.5 though.

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.707
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Blaze of Darkness: Level 50 Technology Scrapper
    Primary Power Set: Dark Melee
    Secondary Power Set: Fiery Aura
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fitness
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Concealment
    Ancillary Pool: Body Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Smite -- Hectmb-Dmg:50(A), Hectmb-Dmg/Rchg:50(3), Hectmb-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(3), Hectmb-Dmg/EndRdx:50(5), Hectmb-Dam%:50(46)
    Level 1: Fire Shield -- RctvArm-ResDam:40(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx:40(19), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg:40(19), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:40(21), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(21)
    Level 2: Shadow Punch -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(5), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:30(7), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(7)
    Level 4: Blazing Aura -- Oblit-Dmg:30(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg:30(25), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg:30(25), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:30(27), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:30(27), Oblit-%Dam:30(29)
    Level 6: Healing Flames -- Dct'dW-Heal:50(A), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx:50(29), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg:50(31), Dct'dW-EndRdx/Rchg:50(31), Dct'dW-Rchg:50(31)
    Level 8: Siphon Life -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(9), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(9), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(15), Numna-Heal:50(17), Numna-Heal/Rchg:50(17)
    Level 10: Temperature Protection -- ImpSkn-ResDam/EndRdx:30(A), ImpSkn-ResDam/Rchg:30(11), ImpSkn-EndRdx/Rchg:30(11), ImpSkn-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:30(40), ImpSkn-Status:30(48)
    Level 12: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Def:50(A), LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(13), HO:Enzym(13)
    Level 14: Super Jump -- Zephyr-Travel:50(A), Zephyr-ResKB:50(46)
    Level 16: Hurdle -- Jump-I:50(A)
    Level 18: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+:40(A), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+:50(23), RgnTis-Regen+:30(46)
    Level 20: Stamina -- Efficacy-EndMod:21(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg:50(23)
    Level 22: Dark Consumption -- Efficacy-EndMod:50(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg:50(33)
    Level 24: Plasma Shield -- RctvArm-ResDam:40(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx:40(33), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg:40(34), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:40(34)
    Level 26: Soul Drain -- Oblit-Dmg:50(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg:50(33), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg:50(34), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(36), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(36), Oblit-%Dam:50(43)
    Level 28: Consume -- Efficacy-EndMod:50(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg:50(36)
    Level 30: Burn -- Oblit-Dmg:30(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg:30(37), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg:30(37), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:30(37), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:30(39), Oblit-%Dam:30(39)
    Level 32: Midnight Grasp -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(39), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(40), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(40), Mako-Dam%:50(48)
    Level 35: Fiery Embrace -- RechRdx-I:50(A)
    Level 38: Boxing -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(43), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(43), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(45)
    Level 41: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam:30(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx:30(42), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg:40(42), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:40(42)
    Level 44: Weave -- LkGmblr-Def:50(A), LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(45), HO:Enzym(45)
    Level 47: Stealth -- LkGmblr-Def:50(A), LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(48), HO:Enzym(50)
    Level 49: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I:50(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(15), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(50), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(50)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Clrty-Stlth:50(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Critical Hit
    Level 6: Ninja Run
    ------------
    Set Bonus Totals:
    • 9% DamageBuff(Smashing)
    • 9% DamageBuff(Lethal)
    • 9% DamageBuff(Fire)
    • 9% DamageBuff(Cold)
    • 9% DamageBuff(Energy)
    • 9% DamageBuff(Negative)
    • 9% DamageBuff(Toxic)
    • 9% DamageBuff(Psionic)
    • 31.1% Defense(Smashing)
    • 31.1% Defense(Lethal)
    • 3% Defense(Fire)
    • 3% Defense(Cold)
    • 7.38% Defense(Energy)
    • 7.38% Defense(Negative)
    • 3% Defense(Psionic)
    • 25.5% Defense(Melee)
    • 6.13% Defense(Ranged)
    • 3% Defense(AoE)
    • 4% Enhancement(Heal)
    • 57.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    • 42% Enhancement(Accuracy)
    • 145.6 HP (10.9%) HitPoints
    • Knockback (Mag -4)
    • Knockup (Mag -4)
    • MezResist(Confused) 7.5%
    • MezResist(Held) 7.5%
    • MezResist(Immobilize) 24.6%
    • MezResist(Sleep) 9.7%
    • MezResist(Stun) 14.1%
    • MezResist(Terrorized) 9.7%
    • 4% (0.07 End/sec) Recovery
    • 42% (2.35 HP/sec) Regeneration
    • 3.78% Resistance(Fire)
    • 3.78% Resistance(Cold)
    • 2% XPDebtProtection



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  12. SpikyShane
    So yeah, I've just made myself a Dark Melee/Fiery Aura scrapper. I've never seen one on the Union server, but I don't know why. The thought of having two self heal, two +End, and two +Dmg powers really appeals to me. I was wondering though, what should I be aiming for when I hit lvl 50 and want to slot the build for set bonuses? Should I be trying to get Def soft capped, or should I be aiming more for regen, recovery, and recharge? I suppose I should try and get all of them up a bit, but what are the priorities for a DM/FA scrapper?
  13. SpikyShane

    An Introduction!

    POST-ACTION

    Welcome back to the game. I'm sure I'll see you around in-game, as I have alts of all different levels. Not that it matters anymore with the new SKing system. Whatever lvl the team leader is at the time, the whole team gets SKed or exemped to.
  14. SpikyShane

    New Player

    POST-ACTION

    I'll look out for you this evening mate. Had some Internet issues earlier, but they're all sorted now and I should be able to get back in the game.
  15. SpikyShane

    Servers Down?

    POST-ACTION

    I'm sure if it's something important, they'll tell us about it on the forums.
  16. SpikyShane

    New Player

    POST-ACTION

    What's your global name Arry?
  17. SpikyShane

    New Player

    POST-ACTION

    Hello, and welcome to the game. Always good to have players around. Send @Cheese Slicer a tell next time you're playing (I'm playing now if you're about), and I'll invite you to the SG I'm in. We're a helpful bunch who are happy to give you any advice you need.
  18. SpikyShane

    */regen?

    POST-ACTION

    That's why I love Wuffles, aside from the fact he copied one of my characters...
  19. SpikyShane
    What I'd suggest for a character that is levelling up on a budget but wants to get the most out of their character from 1-47 (I say 1-47, because when you reach 47 you can start respecing for lvl 50 IOs and set bonuses that you want) is Frankenslotting. Frankenslotting involves mixing up some IOs to get the same effect as SOs while using less slots to do so. The general rule of Frankenslotting is to buy the cheaper IOs, and not worry so much about set bonuses. Whatever bonuses you get at the lower and middle levels are just that, an added bonus. You're probably best starting this process in your mid-twenties.

    Here's a Wiki page all about Frankenslotting, and how it works: http://wiki.cohtitan.com/wiki/Frankenslotting
  20. SpikyShane
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Solgath_X View Post
    yeah, umm that still has set items, i'm talking like starter enhancements or DO enhancements, i mean its not like i'll have those lvling up, just like some sort of plan to slot them to get the most as i solo.
    Solo'ing at lvl 50 with DOs? What are you going to be tanking, hellions in Atlas Park? If you save as much as you can from 1-50, you will probably have enough to fund the build Computer made you. You may even be able to exchange one or two of the Smashing Haymaker sets with Kinetic Combat sets if you're lucky enough to earn that much on your way to 50.
  21. SpikyShane

    Spines/Fire

    POST-ACTION

    As my girlfriend would say, epic fail!
  22. SpikyShane

    Spines/Fire

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    Yep. Eye of the Magus won't be up perminently, and has a long recharge. Turn it off, and everything in terms of resistance drops.
  23. SpikyShane
    I'd be happy to join in Hami Raids more often. The last one held was my first, and I liked how everyone came together and worked as a huge team. Great fun, and I'm sure this next raid will be just as fun as the last.
  24. SpikyShane

    invuln / stone

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    My first (or maybe second) ever lvl 50 is a invuln/stone tanker, and now that he's fully slotted he's amazing. If you want the build, I can post it for you. Call Me Awesome actually helped me get the build where it is now, and I'm still grateful for his help.
  25. SpikyShane

    Spines/Fire

    POST-ACTION

    Gotta agree with Fireheart completely. Spines/Fire toons are rolled as offensive characters, and are not intended to be defensive. They rely on quick kills using burst and dot damage, and also on their resistance and healing. You can try all you like to soft cap their defense, but you'll be very lucky to do so. You'll also have to sacrifice some of what makes them what they are to get them to anywhere near soft capped on defense. Don't waste your time on their defense. Do what Fireheart said, and work on HP, recharge, regen and damage buffing.

    Here's an example of a build that has about as much smashing/lethal defense as you're going to get. It isn't a great build, because it's not meant to be. It's just an example of how wrong you can go with spines/fire if you aim for a defensive build. Please don't criticise it, as I already know how bad it is lol.

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