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  1. TheXor

    FM/SD Critique

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    This is what I just came up with....sure it could stand a tweak here and there, but it's softcapped and over 2k HP, with decent +Rech, and no Maneuvers. I would go for the Spiritual Radial Boost with this to fill the cap in +Reg in Health and for the +Rech to keep Hasten/AD up well over 100% ED.

    Feedback is welcome! I may respec my budget Fire/SD at some point.

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  2. TheXor

    Windows 7 64 bit?

    POST-ACTION

    Win 7 Pro - 64 Bit here..........no issues! Much more stable for me than it was on the same rig that used to run XP Pro SP3.
  3. TheXor

    Where to begin

    POST-ACTION

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Sukothai View Post
    1. I went to log out to character select screen and it took me back to the log in screen, with a meesage that says "You're already logged on."

    2. My character are on auto complete for collaberative missions. They are not completing at all. I was doing the new mender arc and the first mission completed when I joined the team, but the lady grey mission did not complete. I went through all that for nothing!!
    1. This happens to me on busier servers, or at busy times. Just click okay and login...You'll go right through.

    2. Are you sure you queued the next part of the mission for the second account? You seem pretty upset about "going through all that for nothing"..no? Shouldn't take 15min or so to run it again. If you characters need help running it I'm sure someone would be willing to help out if you post in a Global Channel or Broadcast?
  4. TheXor
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Desum View Post
    Just wondering, did you even buy Going Rogue pack for that account?
    That...and you are a lvl 50, right?
  5. TheXor
    This is what I'm planning on giving a go....I contemplated skipping out on Fitness (with i19 around the corner) but leveling it this far relying on Domination + DP to fill the blue bar....gets rough.

    Open to any/all suggestions. Looking for something that making grinding drops/tickets a little more fun then the scatter caused by my Spines/Fire Scrapper.


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  6. TheXor

    Hey, Champion...

    POST-ACTION

    Was a blast folks...thanks for hosting/putting together.

    Thanks for the tunes too, Dazz!
  7. TheXor
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Shriker View Post
    Post Deleted


    Someone didn't get a full 7-8 hours last night....

    I'd like to give this a go, but you're coming off kinda rough Shriker. Just saying...
  8. TheXor
    Those same reasons are why Fiery Aura is my favorite set in the game...It can be made amazingly tough with clever slotting. Add a 675HP Heal on a 13 second recharge to 35% Smash/Lethal or Melee Def and you've got an amazing combo...Burn is pure win, and Consume's new buffed Energy Drain Res component (+Recovery) makes that gap much smaller.

    ...The only issue is Psi damage, which is pretty common end-game....but that's what insps are for anyway.

    I have a 50 Spines/Fire Scrap, 50 Elec/Fire Scrap (Burn > Shield Charge), 36 Fire/EM Tank, 50 Fire/SS Tank and 27 Claws/Fire Scrap.

    I need to make a broot....suggestions anyone?
  9. TheXor

    AR Blaster

    POST-ACTION

    AR is fast becoming one of my favorite AoE sets...I don't know how I've missed this gem for so long. The love affair started with a AR/Ice Blaster ( Ice Patch + Ignite = ) ....I enjoyed that toon so much I'm working on a TA/AR Defender now for AoE Debuffs/Dmg.

    I just made a AR/Rad Corr on Champ that has early promise as well...we'll see!
  10. TheXor

    My Epic FM/SD

    POST-ACTION

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Effy_On_Malibu View Post
    "and 2 purple sets by lvl 18."

    What?
    I'm pretty sure you don't lose set bonuses from Purples or PVP IO's, no matter your exemp. level...IIRC. I think he's saying has has those two purple sets by said level, and he'll have that +30% Acc / +20% Rech then too.
  11. TheXor
    Nice video! Major props to you for being that efficient/effective at dual-boxing!
  12. TheXor
    684m
  13. TheXor
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    Try it.
  14. TheXor
    Thanks for all the suggestions/info guys.

    I went with a Grav/Elec Dom (quirky, right?) so far...fun! And for another change of pace, he's an Emp/Son Def.

    Two different AT's all-together, but it's working out fairly well so far. I will be leveling my Plant/Storm with his Earth/Sonic down the road. Thanks for all the suggestions!
  15. TheXor
    Hey all!

    A SG mate and I have decided to run through the lvl 20-50 content again and we're looking for 2 controller combos that would really mesh well and provide good support for each other, as well as acceptable damage. I already have 2 Fire/Kins (different servers), an Earth/Rad Troller and Rad/Son Def...so no Fire/Rads for me, I'm afraid. He also has a Rad/Rad Def and Fire/Kin...just trying to avoid any repeat of our 50's.

    So...suggestions? I've tried a Fire/Thermal but deleted it at 38...I have a Mind/Thermal at 36 now, Plant/Storm at 32, Illu/Emp at 50, Earth/Rad at 50, Fire/Kin at 50.

    Open to any Dom suggestions as well!
  16. TheXor
    /em dance6

    Anyone?
  17. TheXor
    Here's what I plan to respec to, when I do the patron arc redside and pickup the Vill epics. I'm not super wealthy, so this was on the low side of an investment.

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.803
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    Infernal.Psyche.PvE.Respec.Sept10: Level 50 Magic Blaster
    Primary Power Set: Fire Blast
    Secondary Power Set: Mental Manipulation
    Power Pool: Fitness
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Fire Blast -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(21), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(21), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(34)
    Level 1: Subdual -- Enf'dOp-Acc/Rchg(A), Enf'dOp-EndRdx/Immob(42), Enf'dOp-Acc/EndRdx(43), Enf'dOp-Immob/Rng(46), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob/Rchg(48), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob(50)
    Level 2: Fire Ball -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(3), Posi-Dmg/Rng(43), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(43)
    Level 4: Mind Probe -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(5), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(5), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(7)
    Level 6: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 8: Fire Breath -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(9), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(9), Posi-Dmg/Rng(37), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40)
    Level 10: Psychic Scream -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(11), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(11), Posi-Dmg/Rng(15), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(15)
    Level 12: Aim -- Rec'dRet-ToHit(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(13), RechRdx-I(13)
    Level 14: Health -- Heal-I(A)
    Level 16: Concentration -- Rec'dRet-ToHit(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(17), RechRdx-I(17)
    Level 18: Blaze -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(19), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(19), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(34), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34)
    Level 20: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A)
    Level 22: Drain Psyche -- Efficacy-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(A), Efficacy-Acc/Rchg(23), Nictus-Heal(23), Nictus-Acc/Heal(27), Nictus-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(27), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(33)
    Level 24: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(25), RechRdx-I(25)
    Level 26: Super Speed -- QckFt-EndRdx/RunSpd(A)
    Level 28: World of Confusion -- CoPers-Conf(A), CoPers-Conf/Rchg(29), CoPers-Acc/Conf/Rchg(29), CoPers-Acc/Rchg(31), CoPers-Conf/EndRdx(31), CoPers-Conf%(31)
    Level 30: Kick -- Empty(A)
    Level 32: Inferno -- C'ngBlow-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngBlow-Dmg/Rchg(33), C'ngBlow-Acc/Rchg(33)
    Level 35: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(36), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(36), RctvArm-ResDam(36), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(37), S'fstPrt-ResKB(37)
    Level 38: Psychic Shockwave -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(39), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(39), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Oblit-%Dam(40)
    Level 41: Weave -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def(42), LkGmblr-Rchg+(42)
    Level 44: Web Envelope -- Enf'dOp-Acc/Rchg(A), Enf'dOp-EndRdx/Immob(45), Enf'dOp-Acc/EndRdx(45), Enf'dOp-Immob/Rng(45), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob/Rchg(46), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob(46)
    Level 47: Scorpion Shield -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def(48), LkGmblr-Rchg+(48)
    Level 49: Combat Jumping -- Ksmt-ToHit+(A), ULeap-Stlth(50), LkGmblr-Rchg+(50)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Defiance
    Level 4: Ninja Run
  18. TheXor
    I finally got my DualPistols/EnergyManipulation toon (Second.Chance) up to 50, and now I'm looking at getting my favorite AoE ever up once every 30ish seconds. I'll be relying on AidSelf and a luck now and then to save my bacon, but hopefully the "kill them first and they can't hurt you" outlook will prove true. Any suggestions or improvements before I respec and start slotting?

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    Went for +Rech...and +Acc....and +Rech on a small-ish budget. (Under 500m)
  19. TheXor
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Convelesce View Post
    Maybe you could post a link to the post, instead of saying a few posts down?
    Maybe you could check the date and see that the quoted comment was posted two months ago?

  20. TheXor
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by __Divine__ View Post
    dev is way better in high end pvp then mental. mainly because you can go phase/force and dont have to worry about taking tactics. Yes you miss out on bu, but dr wrecks dmg buffs anyway. you have way more utility with dev then mental. only resason you would take mental is for broken drain psyche that even keeps you at 0.00 end/sec even in rest with geas going. thats the only resaon i would ever go mental. anyway if you are not going to roll a psi/em (you should) go psi/dev.
    I played the Psi/Dev on an alt account last night (lvl 35) and it was pretty freaking awesome. I enjoyed having 4 powerful attacks (vs the 3 I've been using with Fire/Sonic).

    I'm trying out a handful of different combos b/c I know how expensive those PvP IO's are, and I don't want to invest that much time or influence into something that's sub-optimal.

    Edit: I'd also like to have something that is able to scale down decently for Sirens Call, but that's proving difficult with the availability of lvl 30-33 recipes/enhances. Do Purples and PvP IO's not lose their set bonuses when exemp'd?
  21. TheXor
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Quatermain View Post
    Sonic/dev could be built fairly cheaply and would be pretty effective. Fire/MM would have non-pvp applications.
    I enjoy fire/dev in rv; web nades, caltrops and snow storm and dot attacks with high perception against bad stalkers works well.

    You'd probably get more mileage in more places out of /em though. Boost range and power boosted screech, with aim and bu instead of bu.
    I had a Fire/Dev up to 36 and deleted the toon, but I had tons of fun with him in SC while he was leveling...in fact he's the reason I've gotten into PvP. However, my slots are low on Freedom (as in only 2 left) so I wanted to turn my Fire/MM into something that I could at least have some fun with in RV..since I already had him at 50 anyway (and done the Fire blast thing).

    I respec'd the toon tonight and finished the build I posted up top, and wow it's fun. Veng is up often enough to make a big difference in my survivability, and when it's up things are pretty outrageous. Hibernate and HoarFrost helped out immensely as well. The bursty damage really makes me glad I stuck with this toon instead, and I can DS off NPC's when endu is an issue. I also didn't know the range was so much better on the immob (vs web nade).

    I created the Son/Dev a days ago and he just hit level 32 tonight. I'm putting some lvl 35 common IO's on him and hopefully he'll be even more fun than the Fire/Dev, and still give me a usable PvE avenue for doing some fun things with the the cone sleep + Devices secondary in missions.

    That being said, does anyone have a cheap-ish (sub 800m) build that they would mind sharing for Son/Dev? How important are the things like Aegis: Psi Status Res and Impervious Skin: +Mez Res on these builds? Are the Unbounded Leap Stealth IO's and Winters Gift slow's worth it? The Son/Dev I was thinking about trying is up top in the first post.

    Thanks so much for reading and your insight...it's truly appreciated.
  22. TheXor
    Hey all!

    I've recently started to play around in PvP a little and wanted to know which of these combos would work most effectively on a small-ish (under 800m) budget?

    The Son/Dev seems to be better at PvE stuff (so I'd prefer to invest more in that toon since I could have Pve and PvP fun) but if Psi is that much better then...well...let me know.

    Be kind...I'm a PvP newbie.

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    I also wanted to respec the alternate build for my Fire/MM farmer to something that could have high ST dmg...this is what I came up with for that.

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    Thanks so much for any and all feedback. It's very much appreciated.
  23. TheXor
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Harkness View Post
    A Fire/MM is a nice choice for your first team-based blaster. Your AoE choices are fantastic.

    I'd suggest focusing upon developing smooth ST and AoE attack chains. Pick up just about every power in both of your Primary and Secondary, and find out which powers you like using. Respec at a later point to keep your favourites and drop the rest.

    I would recommend Flares, Fire Blast and Subdual all properly slotted - you can still use all three attacks when mezzed and that's really handy if you're without any break-frees.

    While I'd recommend a Combat Jumping approach to combat, you'll probably be doing AoE damage on mobs, then backing off to unleash the ST chain on a boss. Fire Ball and Psychic Scream are great AoE; Fire Breath or Rain of Fire make for a good third option, depending on your play-style. Fire Breath is probably better if you can use it well. RoF is ridiculously easy to use, but can cause scatter, so YMMV.

    Blaze is the lynchpin of your ST attack chain, supported nicely by Flares and Fire Blast, or one of the MM melee attacks if you're in more of a Blapper mode.

    The most easily skippable powers are: Blazing Blot, Scare and the melee attacks. World of Confusion is frequently chosen as a set mule rather than a genuinely-useful power; its end cost is too high for too little mitigation even with the Proc.

    You'll need Stamina. Fire/ is Endurance hungry, and you'll probably want to slot some endred in your attacks as you develop.

    There's really no "best" for a Fire/MM. For example, some people slot Drain Psyche for +Recovery and can walk away from the devastating Inferno nuke without any downtime. More people seem to favour the crashless Psychic Shockwave, but plenty of people pick up both.

    The DP +Recovery trick rarely worked for me in practice, and despite Inferno's fantastic damage, I eventually dropped it because the crash ruined my overall DPS.

    My Fire/MM changed radically on her final build, when I gave her the S/L softcap, enough Recharge to keep my chains perfectly smooth, and enough Endurance to never need to stop the carnage. I also slotted Drain Psyche for +Regen which, added to the S/L softcap, keeps her survivability extremely high.
    Agree with a lot of this, save for skipping on WoC. It only costs .13 end/sec *unslotted* and with Drain Psyche endurance should never be an issue on any */Mental toon. Even if you can't afford the cheap purples for this (Coercive Persuasions) the other cheap confuse sets (Malaise's Illusions) offer easy Global Rech increases and other goodies. The Confuse does kick in more from my experience with the proc in the purple set, however.

    Also, as said above, slot DS for +Regen (don't bother with Endurance at all). You'll be at +Recovery cap with just a few foes, and even with just 1 target for DS your endu should be over 3.5end/sec giving you lots of fuel for your fire.
  24. TheXor
    For me personally, I'm popping whatever I get (in the way of insps) and doing either LR or SC + FireBall + TS + CI....and dragging any barely not-dead stragglers to the next mob for a repeat....and so forth. Works great that way, and for my play-style. I preferred having extra melee attacks finishing harder single targets (bosses) rather than having Hasten, since I forgot about it so often in the first place.

    My pre BOTZ-nerf build didn't have JL (and it had hasten), but I've actually been more pleased with the build since I dropped hasten and picked up another cone, that has good ST dmg too.

    Edit: The 50ish% +Rech (plus FF's random proc) in the build is just fine when you alternate LR and SC. One or the other is up every 16-18s avg like that. It would be slow going if I wasted both of them on each mob, and had to wait for for both to come back.

    YMMV.
  25. TheXor
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    @TheXor
    Thanks, I wasn't aware that Electric Armor is performing that good. I thought it would be similar to /fiery aura. And I absolutely hate my spines/fire with SOs.
    Yeah the Psi Res makes a big difference for me later in the game, with Carnie, Rikti & all the Portal AV's with Psi mobs. The integrated KB prot is pretty great too (compared to fire which has no Psi protection or KB help) but the biggest sell is having unlimited endurance after lvl 35. That's always a huge focus for me with most builds getting my endurance consumption/recovery under control...and it usually leads to some compromise in slotting. The free auto +20 rech from Lightning Reflexes is just icing on the cake.

    I'm surprised more people don't go with ELA on scraps, to be honest.