The_Almighty_Bob

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Consideration for others goes both ways. Is it considerate of others to expect PvP players in a PvP zone not to engage in the type of gameplay they enjoy and that the zones were designed for?


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And therin lies the rub, generally speaking in our society we choose to go with the consent of the majority, that we should take actions based on what's best for the greatest number of people.

In this case I see it means not resetting the zone just for the hell of it when people are AV hunting.

Of course, I said nothing about jumping up and down on them a few times, it is a PvP zone and it's definately a step too far to say "pls dont attack me, I'm badge [censored]"

I should be there to annoy you all

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Why should other players have to stop playing just because you want the badges? The whole point in having Statesman and Co spawning is to help the Heroes 'win' the zone.

You have to work around them, not the other way around.

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At the end of the day it's called "Consideration for others", just because the zone was designed for PvP doesn't give you the right to be an idiot about it.

Personally I like the Zombie/dark combo and I just mix it up in melee with them.

AFAIK if there is NO ONE at the highest rank then the next person who logs in gets auto-promoted. However, this rarely happens because it seems the auto-demotion doesn't always work when you get down to the SG founder.

Wow, all that effort, I just put my MM control buttons in my task bar and click on them....

Well, from my personal experience a kin/sonic does deal a fair chunk of damage when soloing though it's not a massive amount compared to say a blaster or scrapper.

As a rough benchmark I can take down a halloween mob in about 45-60 seconds and finish up with a full end and health bar thanks to Transfusion and Transference.

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according to hero planner extra enhancers in hurdle only give more forward speed with no extra jump height.

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According to me bouncing around in-game with various characters, it definately boosts standing jumping height. Before I had it, I couldn't jump onto a 2nd floor balcony in the office buildings, now I can.

Planner must be wrong.

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i see 4 enhancers not doing much in hurdle and swift that could be used to greater effect in other powers

[/ QUOTE ]Seconded, dominators get way too few slots anyways, putting some in hurdle and swift just makes it worse.

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To be honest, I do that to compensate for the fact I have TP, Swift is useful (and as far as I can tell boosts Hover) and at least 2 are needed in Hurdle to be able to jump a floor level in one go.

That said, I was looking at SJ but it just seems so...wrong for a villain who'se clearly mucking around with quantum energy not to teleport.

That said, if the worst that can be said about the build is "you're slotting hover and swift too much" then it can't be THAT bad

Tweaked the build a little bit based on some of the advice here and a couple of forum guides. the biggest change is the slotting's now focussed around damage, though if endurance continues to be a problem, some EndRedux's will go in there.

Kept Propel because 1) I've already taken it, 2) the damage is pretty good and certainly seems on par with Bonesmasher.

Sniper blast is debateable, but as I'm only left with Power Push, Power Blast or Whirling hands to replace it, I think I'd get more use out of it than I would any of the others.

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Exported from Ver: 1.7.6.0 of the CoH_CoV Character Builder
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Name: Darkstar Elfling
Level: 50
Archetype: Dominator
Primary: Gravity Control
Secondary: Energy Assault
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01) --> Lift==> Range(1)Dmg(3)
01) --> Power Bolt==> Acc(1)Dmg(5)
02) --> Gravity Distortion==> Acc(2)Hold(3)Hold(11)Rechg(13)Hold(43)Rechg(43)
04) --> Bone Smasher==> Acc(4)Dmg(5)Dmg(37)Dmg(37)
06) --> Propel==> Acc(6)Dmg(7)Dmg(7)
08) --> Teleport Foe==> Acc(8)Acc(9)Rechg(9)
10) --> Swift==> Run(10)Run(11)Run(46)
12) --> Aid Other==> IntRdx(12)Heal(13)
14) --> Aid Self==> Acc(14)Rechg(15)Heal(15)Heal(46)Heal(46)
16) --> Hurdle==> Jump(16)Jump(17)Jump(17)
18) --> Gravity Distortion Field==> Acc(18)Acc(19)Hold(19)Rechg(27)Hold(34)Hold(34)
20) --> Stamina==> EndMod(20)EndMod(21)EndMod(21)
22) --> Power Boost==> Rechg(22)Rechg(23)Rechg(23)
24) --> Hover==> EndRdx(24)Fly(25)Fly(25)Fly(43)
26) --> Teleport==> EndRdx(26)Range(27)Range(34)
28) --> Wormhole==> Acc(28)DisDur(29)DisDur(29)Rechg(40)Rechg(40)
30) --> Total Focus==> Acc(30)Rechg(31)Rechg(31)Dmg(31)Dmg(37)Dmg(50)
32) --> Singularity==> Acc(32)Acc(33)Hold(33)Hold(33)Immob(40)Hold(50)
35) --> Sniper Blast==> Acc(35)Dmg(36)Dmg(36)Dmg(36)
38) --> Power Burst==> Acc(38)Dmg(39)Dmg(39)Dmg(39)
41) --> Scorpion Shield==> EndRdx(41)DefBuf(42)DefBuf(42)DefBuf(42)
44) --> Disruptor Blast==> Acc(44)Dmg(45)Dmg(45)Dmg(45)
47) --> Summon Tarantula==> Acc(47)DefDeBuf(48)DefDeBuf(48)Dmg(48)
49) --> Resuscitate==> EndRdx(49)Heal(50)
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01) --> Sprint==> Empty(1)
01) --> Brawl==> Empty(1)
01) --> Domination==> Empty(1)
02) --> Rest==> Empty(2)
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Ok, so yet another alt in the desperate search to find a CoV character I can stick with. This time it's a dominator and I've gone grav/nrg because, to be honest, there's flashy on-screen effects to try and keep my attention foccussed.

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Exported from Ver: 1.7.6.0 of the CoH_CoV Character Builder
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Name:
Level: 50
Archetype: Dominator
Primary: Gravity Control
Secondary: Energy Assault
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01) --> Lift==> Acc(1)EndRdx(3)
01) --> Power Bolt==> Acc(1)KB_Dist(5)
02) --> Gravity Distortion==> Acc(2)Hold(3)Hold(9)Hold(40)Rechg(40)Rechg(40)
04) --> Bone Smasher==> Acc(4)EndRdx(5)Dmg(9)Dmg(46)
06) --> Propel==> Acc(6)Dmg(7)Dmg(7)Dmg(13)
08) --> Recall Friend==> IntRdx(8)
10) --> Swift==> EndRdx(10)Run(11)Run(11)
12) --> Aid Other==> IntRdx(12)Heal(13)
14) --> Aid Self==> IntRdx(14)Rechg(15)EndMod(15)Heal(37)
16) --> Hurdle==> Jump(16)Jump(17)Jump(17)
18) --> Gravity Distortion Field==> Acc(18)Rechg(19)Hold(19)Hold(34)Hold(34)Rechg(34)
20) --> Stamina==> EndMod(20)EndMod(21)Empty(21)
22) --> Power Blast==> Acc(22)Dmg(23)Dmg(23)
24) --> Teleport==> EndRdx(24)Range(25)Range(25)
26) --> Power Boost==> Rechg(26)Rechg(27)Rechg(27)
28) --> Wormhole==> Acc(28)EndRdx(29)DisDur(29)Rechg(43)Rechg(46)Rechg(46)
30) --> Total Focus==> Acc(30)Rechg(31)Dmg(31)Dmg(31)EndRdx(43)EndRdx(43)
32) --> Singularity==> Acc(32)Acc(33)Hold(33)Hold(33)Hold(37)Immob(37)
35) --> Sniper Blast==> Acc(35)Acc(36)Dmg(36)Dmg(36)
38) --> Power Burst==> Acc(38)Dmg(39)Dmg(39)Dmg(39)
41) --> Scorpion Shield==> Empty(41)DefBuf(42)DefBuf(42)DefBuf(42)
44) --> Disruptor Blast==> Acc(44)KB_Dist(45)Rechg(45)EndRdx(45)
47) --> Summon Tarantula==> Acc(47)DefDeBuf(48)DefDeBuf(48)Immob(48)
49) --> Hover==> EndRdx(49)Fly(50)Fly(50)Fly(50)
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01) --> Sprint==> Empty(1)
01) --> Brawl==> Empty(1)
01) --> Domination==> Empty(1)
02) --> Rest==> Empty(2)
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I do wonder though, would Dominator's feel better if they had a Brute-style AT bonus? So as your durations of your holds increased along with some damage buffing as you used more holds?

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Take a travel power .. jump maybe.
Slot for end reduxs.
Slot for dmg later on
stick to 2 acc in attacks
don't waste so many slots in movement powers ie swift,LR etc.
take aidself sooner .. say 16.
barrage,energy punch,bone smasher are your fury builders ET and TF are the finishers, slot accordingly.

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Build 2 is setup to be closer to that, but the question is what can I afford to loose to fit a travel power in, and get my attacks sooner?

From what I can see the build is pretty tight on power slots (though the slotting was a bit slapdash due to rushing before work)

Hi there, I've got two possible Brute builds planned and tbh, I'm not sure which will present the more playable option

Build 1
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Exported from Ver: 1.7.6.0 of the CoH_CoV Character Builder
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Name:
Level: 50
Archetype: Brute
Primary: Energy Melee
Secondary: Electric Armor
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01) --> Barrage==> Acc(1)Dmg(3)
01) --> Charged Armor==> EndRdx(1)DmgRes(5)DmgRes(27)DmgRes(37)
02) --> Energy Punch==> Acc(2)Dmg(3)
04) --> Conductive Shield==> EndRdx(4)DmgRes(5)DmgRes(27)DmgRes(42)
06) --> Bone Smasher==> Acc(6)Dmg(7)Dmg(7)Dmg(43)
08) --> Whirling Hands==> Acc(8)Dmg(9)Dmg(9)Dmg(43)
10) --> Static Shield==> EndRdx(10)DmgRes(11)DmgRes(11)DmgRes(43)
12) --> Hasten==> Rechg(12)Rechg(13)Rechg(13)
14) --> Super Speed==> EndRdx(14)Run(15)Run(15)
16) --> Hurdle==> Jump(16)Jump(17)Jump(17)
18) --> Health==> Heal(18)Heal(19)Heal(19)
20) --> Stamina==> EndMod(20)EndMod(21)EndMod(21)
22) --> Grounded==> DmgRes(22)DmgRes(23)DmgRes(23)
24) --> Lightning Reflexes==> Run(24)Run(25)Run(25)
26) --> Stimulant==> IntRdx(26)
28) --> Aid Self==> IntRdx(28)IntRdx(29)Heal(29)Heal(31)Heal(34)Rechg(40)
30) --> Build Up==> Rechg(30)TH_Buf(31)TH_Buf(31)
32) --> Energy Transfer==> Acc(32)Dmg(33)Dmg(33)Dmg(33)Rechg(34)Rechg(34)
35) --> Power Sink==> EndMod(35)EndMod(36)EndMod(36)Rechg(36)Rechg(37)Rechg(37)
38) --> Power Surge==> DmgRes(38)DmgRes(39)Dmg(39)Rechg(39)Rechg(40)Rechg(40)
41) --> Lightning Field==> Acc(41)EndRdx(42)EndRdx(42)Dmg(46)Dmg(46)
44) --> Electrifying Fences==> Acc(44)Immob(45)Immob(45)Rechg(45)Rechg(46)
47) --> Total Focus==> Acc(47)Dmg(48)Dmg(48)Dmg(48)
49) --> Ball Lightning==> Acc(49)Dmg(50)Dmg(50)Dmg(50)
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01) --> Sprint==> Empty(1)
01) --> Brawl==> Empty(1)
01) --> Fury==> Empty(1)
02) --> Rest==> Empty(2)
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Build 2
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Exported from Ver: 1.7.6.0 of the CoH_CoV Character Builder
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Name:
Level: 50
Archetype: Brute
Primary: Energy Melee
Secondary: Electric Armor
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01) --> Barrage==> Acc(1)Dmg(3)
01) --> Charged Armor==> EndRdx(1)DmgRes(5)DmgRes(9)DmgRes(34)
02) --> Energy Punch==> Acc(2)Dmg(3)
04) --> Conductive Shield==> EndRdx(4)DmgRes(5)DmgRes(9)DmgRes(40)
06) --> Bone Smasher==> Acc(6)Dmg(7)Dmg(7)Dmg(48)
08) --> Stimulant==> IntRdx(8)
10) --> Static Shield==> EndRdx(10)DmgRes(11)DmgRes(11)DmgRes(43)
12) --> Swift==> Run(12)Run(13)Run(13)
14) --> Aid Self==> IntRdx(14)Heal(15)Heal(15)Heal(34)Rechg(34)
16) --> Hurdle==> Jump(16)Jump(17)Jump(17)
18) --> Whirling Hands==> Acc(18)Dmg(19)Dmg(19)Dmg(43)
20) --> Stamina==> EndMod(20)EndMod(21)EndMod(21)
22) --> Lightning Reflexes==> Run(22)Run(23)Run(23)
24) --> Grounded==> DmgRes(24)DmgRes(25)DmgRes(25)
26) --> Lightning Field==> Acc(26)EndRdx(27)EndRdx(27)Dmg(46)Dmg(46)Dmg(46)
28) --> Total Focus==> Acc(28)Dmg(29)Dmg(29)Dmg(36)Rechg(37)Rechg(43)
30) --> Build Up==> Rechg(30)Rechg(31)TH_Buf(31)TH_Buf(31)
32) --> Energy Transfer==> Acc(32)Dmg(33)Dmg(33)Dmg(33)Rechg(37)
35) --> Power Sink==> Rechg(35)Rechg(36)EndMod(36)EndMod(37)EndMod(50)
38) --> Power Surge==> Rechg(38)Rechg(39)Rechg(39)DmgRes(39)DmgRes(40)DmgRes(40)
41) --> Electrifying Fences==> Immob(42)Immob(42)Rechg(42)
44) --> Ball Lightning==> Acc(44)Dmg(45)Dmg(45)Dmg(45)
47) --> Health==> Heal(47)Heal(48)Heal(48)
49) --> Resuscitate==> Rechg(49)Heal(50)Heal(50)
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01) --> Sprint==> Empty(1)
01) --> Brawl==> Empty(1)
01) --> Fury==> Empty(1)
02) --> Rest==> Empty(2)
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I'm busy leveling up a kinetic/sonic defender (reached 27 so far) and it is indeed good fun. One thing I've noticed is that without a travel power (until I got Interial Reduction at 26), you get killed more frequently crossing zones. I figure if I'd picked up Stealth it might have helped a little with that but now I have IR so I'm not too fussed.

Anyhow, the combination is pretty sound and whilst you don't score massive damage on your own, you definately enhance the team's damage output. To help with this I'd advise getting Assault and Tactics when you can, you notice the end drain a little pre-Stamina but often Vigilance takes care of that. Post Stamina my bar hardly ever drops, except when Siphon Speed misses.

Any paticular reason you're not taking a Patron Power Pool??

Other than that, I'd take Dark Consumption first, it does more damage than Consume and with a high Fury bar you can do some respectable damage to several enemies.

Acrobatics is best taken ASAP, knockback is a REAL pain in CoV, also Firey Embrace is a bit of a waste on this build, you have 3 firey attacks and whilst double blazing aura is a nice idea, you could free up the power to pick up something more useful.

Well I didn't really want to post the sets and powers used to acheive them because I wanted feedback based on whether or not the different figures would make a huge difference (i.e. was one set clearly better than the other?)

Anyhow Set 1 is EA and Set 2 is ELA, both with the powers of Tough, Weave and Combat Jumping running

Still, so far I still haven't figured out which one works better and I really don't wanna run around with a substandard toon for 20 levels finding out (already have a couple of non-starters for my CoV toons)

Ok, I'm in the middle of choosing my new brute and I'm torn between defensive sets. Having loaded both builds into the character builder I've got the following figures but I'm not 100% which provides better survivability

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Type Set 1 (Def/Res) Set 2 (Def/Res)
Melee 14.3 / - 8.5 / -
Ranged 14.3 / - 8.5 / -
AoE 8.5 / - 2.6 / -

Lethal 28.4 / 29.3 2.6 / 58.5
Smashing 28.4 / 29.3 2.6 / 58.5
Cold 31.9 / 0.0 2.6 / 41.0
Energy 37.7 / 11.7 2.6 / 96.4
Fire 31.9 / 0.0 2.6 / 41.0
Neg. En 24.9 / 11.7 2.6 / 35.1
Toxic 0.0 / 0.0 0.0 / 0.0
Psionic 2.6 / 0.0 2.6 / 41.0
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Thanks for the advice.

My original plan was to take both Siphon Life and Healing Flames, along with the endurance healing powers from each set, to try and hopefully create a Brute that has little need to rest and lose Fury.

I've taken Siphon Life for now and I'll see how it fares once I get to lvl 22 and put SOs into it.

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Yup that works pretty well, but you still need Stamina to keep running constantly through an entire level So far reached 27 with it and my g.f to 36 and it's fine.

I like my dark/fire brute, a lot, because it's often the only team member standing when the enemies swarm all over your team thanks to some numbnuts not knowing their left from their right

Mostly I like the combination because it features two strong heals, the end recovery powers have *just* enough recharge on them without Hasten to keep you going from mob to mob and when I'm having a good day, I've rampaged through an entire mission on Vicious without needing to stop and rest.

On a bad day though, or if you're with a team that has End problems, the set starts to show it's weaknesses, you *need* that Fury bar high most of the time to maintain a Brute-level damage output, unlike the other sets that seem to suffice well on half a Fury bar.

All in all, dark/fire = energizer bunny Brute.

Basic rule I've noticed is that the last effect applied is the one that shows the animation.

However, in your particular test case the sleep is totally ignored because Dominate causes damage and damage breaks Sleeping.

I always valued my Mass Confusion on my mind/empath controller. It made for a great opening power as it didn't cause aggro, and it really helps with Mind's primary effect, damage mitigation. You see, the main point of a controller is to reduce the incoming damage and since Mind is all about hard controls that virtually eliminate damage from those affected, it's just the icing on the cake to have that damage applied to other enemies.

So yes, Mass Confusion *IS* worth it as a power, because it stops you and your team dying.

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It also doesn't mesh with my usually brightly coloured spandex or patent leather, shiny outfits. I refuse to add to the server's overpopulation of demonic horned, black clad heroes.

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Try a bright pink &amp; black blended patent leather. Ultimate in garish for this seasons discerning hero

I'm personally quite happy with Vigilance and definately notice it's effects. If I solo with my dark/rad defender I often run out of endurance after two or three mobs and on a team with only 2 or 3 other people I get the same thing.

However if I run with a team of 8 (e.g. taking on Frostfire) I don't think I noticed my end bar dropping at all during the mission and that was with most people on green but near on zero end.

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