Teh_Valcarde

Not sure how I feel about these power amplifiers.
If the game ends up starting to be balanced around having them, I'm going to be very disappointed, and there will be no more of my money going into the game.

I know it doesn't mean much in the grand scheme of things, as it's just one VIP subscription, but hey...

I can't speak for Fire Melee, but for Fiery Aura, there's one reason I swapped from TM/FA scrapper to brute.

Taunt aura in Blazing Aura keeps things from running like screaming monkeys out of Burn patches.

Now, it will work fine on teams if you have a tank with a decent taunt aura around, but solo? Expect to have to chase down things far too often if you rely on Burn for damage.

Where can I find this information?

Currently, looking at the taunt aura effect in the numbers themselves, it looks like the taunt effect is stronger then willpower (400% versus 300% for WP). Is it duration that's a problem? (and why does it not show duration on the powers, grr...)

I'm looking to get more information on Super Reflexes as a tanker set. I'm assuming getting the normal softcap (45%) is easier as a tanker due to higher defensive numbers. Once those are attained, with IO's, should I shoot for the Incarnate levels of defense (59% I believe?) or should I look instead into buffing up resistances to stack with the scaling resistances from the passives (or just have two builds, one for Incarnates (higher def) and one for everything else).

Also planning on taking Staff Fighting as the secondary.

I find I'm struggling with my TW/FA brute. I can barely even handle +0/x2 missions currently... I hope it gets better when IO'ed out, but currently either I suck a lot at this combination, or it doesn't work very well for my playstyle.

Sadly, I'm thinking it's the former...

Simple question:

You have a theoretical power that has, for example, a 100 second recharge time.

You get the Force Feedback proc (5 seconds of +100% recharge).

How much time does quickly-fading recharge buff actually remove off the 100 second recharge? Is there a formula? Or does it not change anything in the long run?

For example, say you're 20 seconds into the recharge when the proc goes off.

So, the recharge of the power is temporarily dropped by 50%... 50 seconds?
5 seconds pass.
What happens? Does the remaining time of the power recharge get recalculated, or just it just jump back to the normal recharge time, not changing anything on this long recharge power?

Not able to access Mid's at the moment...

But will the Perfect Zinger Psi damage proc (taunt set) fit in the taunt aura in Shield Defense?

Thanks for the quick reply, Bill. I have been thinking about dabbling with PVP, so I should look into it then.

Just a quick question.

I've been working on an IO build for an MA/SR scrapper, and have been able to ensure he's soft-capped. Is Elude still worth taking past 41, for 'emergencies'? Or should I just put my faith completely in the soft-cap and not worry about things with +ToHit buffs?

If you notice, you get a giant warning from the game when he does his end drain. Protean's end drain attack is quite a bit more dangerous then normal, and heals him for a substantial amount. You can't and shouldn't soak that attack; you should get the heck out of Dodge. I had to abuse an elevator to solo him as a Sheld/War Mace tanker.

For added lulz, any time you're fighting your evil doppleganger, make sure a remix of the Shadow Link battle from Zelda 2 is playing.

>_>

I thank you for the work you've put into this. My new tanker, the Frontline Sentry, will be using this as a rough guide.

I think what we have here, is a sever problem with people suffering from too much blood in their caffeine systems.

Hi folks. My current pet project is a Broadsword/Shield Defense scrapper, and I'm looking for opinions of softcapping him. As it stands, he's (AFAIK) close to the softcap with this build, but I'd like some opinions.

Reasoning behind some power choices: I used to have Slice. Since getting Headsplitter and Shield Charge, I find I'm using Slice less and less. Build Up, Shield Charge, Whirling Sword takes out packs of things disturbingly quickly. Also: the reasoning behind Grant Cover. While the set has some defense debuff resistance without it, I still find I'm getting my defense dropped distressingly quickly (I'm looking at you, Cimerorans!).

Defense numbers:
41.75 Melee
45.05 Ranged
48.85 AoE

Not sure on the prices of some of these sets, sadly. But looking to make it at least somewhat cheap (no purple sets, please).

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.401
http://www.cohplanner.com/

[u]Click this DataLink to open the build![u]

Level 50 Magic Scrapper
Primary Power Set: Broad Sword
Secondary Power Set: Shield Defense
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Body Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Hack -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(5)
Level 1: Deflection -- LkGmblr-Def(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(7), ResDam-I(11), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(17), LkGmblr-Rchg+(37)
Level 2: Battle Agility -- S'dpty-Def/EndRdx(A), S'dpty-Def(7), S'dpty-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(17), S'dpty-Def/Rchg(37), S'dpty-EndRdx(40)
Level 4: True Grit -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(15), Heal-I(31), Heal-I(39), S'fstPrt-ResDam/EndRdx(42)
Level 6: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 8: Parry -- Ksmt-ToHit+(A), Ksmt-Def/EndRdx(9), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(9), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(13), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(13), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(43)
Level 10: Active Defense -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(11)
Level 12: Combat Jumping -- Zephyr-Travel(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(39), Zephyr-ResKB(39), GftotA-Def/EndRdx(42), GftotA-Def(43)
Level 14: Health -- Heal-I(A), Heal-I(15), Mrcl-Rcvry+(33)
Level 16: Against All Odds -- Taunt-I(A)
Level 18: Whirling Sword -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(19), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(19), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(23), Oblit-%Dam(23), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(45)
Level 20: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(21), P'Shift-End%(21)
Level 22: Phalanx Fighting -- DefBuff-I(A)
Level 24: Super Jump -- Zephyr-Travel(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(25), Zephyr-ResKB(25)
Level 26: Disembowel -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(27), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(27), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(29), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29), Mako-Dam%(46)
Level 28: Grant Cover -- DefBuff-I(A), EndRdx-I(46)
Level 30: Build Up -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(31), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(31), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(33), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(40), GSFC-Build%(42)
Level 32: Head Splitter -- Sciroc-Acc/Dmg(A), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx(33), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg(34), Sciroc-Dam%(34), M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg(34), Sciroc-Acc/Rchg(43)
Level 35: Shield Charge -- Sciroc-Acc/Dmg(A), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx(36), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg(36), Sciroc-Acc/Rchg(36), Sciroc-Dam%(37), M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg(40)
Level 38: Kick -- Acc-I(A)
Level 41: Tough -- EndRdx-I(A), EndRdx-I(48), ResDam-I(50), ResDam-I(50)
Level 44: Weave -- EndRdx-I(A), EndRdx-I(45), DefBuff-I(45), DefBuff-I(46)
Level 47: Focused Accuracy -- Rec'dRet-ToHit(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(48), Rec'dRet-Pcptn(48)
Level 49: One with the Shield -- ImpArm-ResDam(A), ImpArm-ResPsi(50)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Critical Hit
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[u]Set Bonus Totals:[u]<ul type="square">[*]8.5% DamageBuff(Smashing)[*]8.5% DamageBuff(Lethal)[*]8.5% DamageBuff(Fire)[*]8.5% DamageBuff(Cold)[*]8.5% DamageBuff(Energy)[*]8.5% DamageBuff(Negative)[*]8.5% DamageBuff(Toxic)[*]8.5% DamageBuff(Psionic)[*]11.8% Defense(Smashing)[*]11.8% Defense(Lethal)[*]11.1% Defense(Fire)[*]11.1% Defense(Cold)[*]9.25% Defense(Energy)[*]9.25% Defense(Negative)[*]3% Defense(Psionic)[*]12.1% Defense(Melee)[*]15.5% Defense(Ranged)[*]19.3% Defense(AoE)[*]46% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*]12.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)[*]5% FlySpeed[*]105.4 HP (7.87%) HitPoints[*]5% JumpHeight[*]5% JumpSpeed[*]Knockback (Mag -8)[*]Knockup (Mag -8)[*]MezResist(Held) 3.3%[*]MezResist(Immobilize) 8.25%[*]MezResist(Stun) 2.2%[*]20% Perception[*]10% (0.17 End/sec) Recovery[*]40% (2.24 HP/sec) Regeneration[*]6.25% Resistance(Negative)[*]2.25% Resistance(Psionic)[*]5% RunSpeed[/list]------------
[u]Set Bonuses:[u]
[u]Kinetic Combat[u]
(Hack)<ul type="square">[*] MezResist(Immobilize) 2.75%[*] 20.1 HP (1.5%) HitPoints[*] 3.75% Defense(Smashing,Lethal), 1.88% Defense(Melee)[/list][u]Luck of the Gambler[u]
(Deflection)<ul type="square">[*] 10% (0.56 HP/sec) Regeneration[*] 15.1 HP (1.12%) HitPoints[*] 9% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*] 7.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)[/list][u]Serendipity[u]
(Battle Agility)<ul type="square">[*] 4% (0.22 HP/sec) Regeneration[*] 10 HP (0.75%) HitPoints[*] 3% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*] 1.25% Defense(AoE), 0.63% Defense(Fire), 0.63% Defense(Cold)[/list][u]Steadfast Protection[u]
(True Grit)<ul type="square">[*] 1.5% (0.03 End/sec) Recovery[*] 3% Defense(All)[/list][u]Kismet[u]
(Parry)<ul type="square">[*] 1.5% (0.03 End/sec) Recovery[/list][u]Crushing Impact[u]
(Parry)<ul type="square">[*] MezResist(Immobilize) 2.2%[*] 15.1 HP (1.12%) HitPoints[*] 7% Enhancement(Accuracy)[/list][u]Blessing of the Zephyr[u]
(Combat Jumping)<ul type="square">[*] 3.13% Defense(Ranged), 1.56% Defense(Energy), 1.56% Defense(Negative)[*] 3.13% Defense(AoE), 1.56% Defense(Fire), 1.56% Defense(Cold)[*] Knockback Protection (Mag -4)[/list][u]Gift of the Ancients[u]
(Combat Jumping)<ul type="square">[*] 2% (0.03 End/sec) Recovery[/list][u]Obliteration[u]
(Whirling Sword)<ul type="square">[*] MezResist(Stun) 2.2%[*] 3% DamageBuff(All)[*] 9% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*] 5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)[*] 3.75% Defense(Melee), 1.88% Defense(Lethal), 1.88% Defense(Smashing)[/list][u]Blessing of the Zephyr[u]
(Super Jump)<ul type="square">[*] 3.13% Defense(Ranged), 1.56% Defense(Energy), 1.56% Defense(Negative)[*] 3.13% Defense(AoE), 1.56% Defense(Fire), 1.56% Defense(Cold)[*] Knockback Protection (Mag -4)[/list][u]Mako's Bite[u]
(Disembowel)<ul type="square">[*] MezResist(Immobilize) 3.3%[*] 20.1 HP (1.5%) HitPoints[*] 3% DamageBuff(All)[*] MezResist(Held) 3.3%[*] 3.75% Defense(Ranged), 1.88% Defense(Energy), 1.88% Defense(Negative)[/list][u]Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control[u]
(Build Up)<ul type="square">[*] 5% JumpSpeed, 5% JumpHeight, 5% FlySpeed, 5% RunSpeed[*] 25.1 HP (1.87%) HitPoints[*] 2.5% (0.04 End/sec) Recovery[*] 2.5% DamageBuff(All)[*] 2.5% Defense(Melee), 1.25% Defense(Lethal), 1.25% Defense(Smashing), 2.5% Defense(Ranged), 1.25% Defense(Energy), 1.25% Defense(Negative), 2.5% Defense(AoE), 1.25% Defense(Fire), 1.25% Defense(Cold)[/list][u]Scirocco's Dervish[u]
(Head Splitter)<ul type="square">[*] 10% (0.56 HP/sec) Regeneration[*] 3.13% Resistance(Negative)[*] 9% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*] 3.13% Defense(AoE), 1.56% Defense(Fire), 1.56% Defense(Cold)[/list][u]Scirocco's Dervish[u]
(Shield Charge)<ul type="square">[*] 10% (0.56 HP/sec) Regeneration[*] 3.13% Resistance(Negative)[*] 9% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*] 3.13% Defense(AoE), 1.56% Defense(Fire), 1.56% Defense(Cold)[/list][u]Rectified Reticle[u]
(Focused Accuracy)<ul type="square">[*] 1.88% Defense(Smashing,Lethal), 0.94% Defense(Melee)[*] 6% (0.34 HP/sec) Regeneration[*] 20% Perception[/list][u]Impervium Armor[u]
(One with the Shield)<ul type="square">[*] 2.5% (0.04 End/sec) Recovery[*] 2.25% Resistance(Psionic)[/list]

Reply may be as complex as 'it was reported for content and the devs took it down' to 'the author unpublished it then put it up'

There is? If there is, I can't see it. I checked through the list of available standard groups, while editing enemy groups, and could not add them to my villain groupings no matter how I tried. I am looking for a way to get them to spawn as standard enemies in the mission. If this is not possible.. then bleh, I may have to use nothing but customs...

I saw a mission arc where some MM pets were used as allies for the player (mostly from Mercs and Thugs). I was wondering if there is a way to get MM pets added to a villain group as perhaps minions (or bigger for the larger pets) in order to flesh out a villain group? For a story idea I need a lot of robotic minions, and figured the MM Robotics pets would fit the bill without needing to mix in, say, Council robots, drones, or way too many customs...