Thelema

I'm back to reclaim my thread from the grip of Shnyet (waves back ). Also i still can't believe that u guessed I was Thelema- You are a perceptive little Shnyet
Anyways, i been looking through the forums for other threads on Earth/Storm trollers and cant seem to find many that aren't based on a very specific query. So i thought it would be nice to open this thread up a bit and create a more general discussion on these power sets. So i'm back to get the ball rolling.I thought i'd start by showing you my biuld (so far) post aforementioned respec, to invite any comments on how i can improve (slots, power choices e.t.c), what i'm doin right (if im doin anythin' right hehehe), and what maybe i could do next. Oh, and also, please bear in mind i have respec'd twice now and can't possibly remember the order of which i've chosen my powers. The numbering here is merely arbitrary, so please no comments on putting x, y, z power into my build sooner or later, unless it's for the benefit of other readers, thx. Right, here goes...

01) --> Fossilize==> Acc, Acc, Hold, Hold
01) --> Gale==> Acc
02) --> Stone Cages==> Acc, Acc, Rechg, EndRdx
04) --> O2 Boost==> Heal, Heal, Heal
06) --> Quicksand==> Rechg, Rechg, Rechg, Slow, Slow
08) --> Hover==> Empty
10) --> Steamy Mist==> EndRdx, EndRdx, DmgRes, DmgRes, DmgRes
12) --> Stalagmites==> Acc, Acc, DisDur, DisDur, Rechg, Rechg
14) --> Fly==> Fly, Fly, Fly
16) --> Swift==> Run(16)
18) --> Earthquake==> Rechg, Rechg, Rechg
20) --> Health==> Heal
22) --> Stamina==> EndMod, EndMod, EndMod
24) --> Freezing Rain==> Rechg, Rechg, DeDbuf, DeDbuff, EndRdx
26) --> Volcanic Gasses==>Hold, Rechg, Rechg, Rechg
28) --> Snow Storm==> Slow, Slow, EndRdx
30) --> Hasten==>Rechg, Rechg, Rechg
32) --> Animate Stone==> Acc, Acc, Dmg, Dmg
35) --> Tornado==> Dmg, Dmg, Dmg, Rechg, Rechg, EndRdx
38) --> Lightning Storm==> Acc, Dmg, Dmg
41) --> Fire Blast==> Dmg
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01) --> Sprint==> Empty
01) --> Brawl==> Empty
01) --> Containment==> Empty
02) --> Rest==> Empty

I'm pretty sure that this is correct, but i am prone to the odd mistake, so apologies if i've boobed.

For my next power choices i was gonna go for..

44) --> Fire Shield==> ?
47) --> Consume==> ? (any suggestions on slotting these?)
49) --> Fire Ball==> ?

*Bracing myself for onslaught of criticism*
Please give me your comments or views or whatver, and please be gentle with me

One last thing before i go, there does seem to be alot of contention on how to slot VG to get the max return. Everyone seems to agree that 3xRechg is a must (and i can firmly concur), but is there any point in slotting for accuracy or hold duration? Some say yay, some say nay. I myself went for 3xhold and 3xacc, to begin with then dropped the 3 acuracy's and slotted 3xrechg instead which was much better. And i have to say i didn't really notice any negative effects. So i am inclined to think that perhaps this is the same for hold duration too? As u can see i have dropped 2 hold slots in my respec, but its too early for me to decide on how this is effecting the power (certainly no obvious difference).If someone has crunched the numbers and done the math on this one and has the definitive answer (max, if ur listening... ) please let me know as i'm sure others will be interested too.

Thx once agian for reading my post, I look forward to any replies.

Thanks for all your replies people. Some really comprehensive answers there, you've helped me out and then some.
Btw- if anyone is interested i've decided to go for fire Mastery for xtra dmg output + now my powers cover all the 4 elements Elemental trollers ftw!

P.S I am always checking the forums and reading the threads regarding earth / storm builds and tactics / gameplay. So if anyone has any other salient points add in realtion to these power sets, anything at all, please post it here!

Again, Muchos Gracias to those who have already posted. I will check back periodically for more Knowledge & Wisdom

I have a lvl40 earth / storm controller and i am pretty pleased with my build so far. Although, recently i have been thinking of ways to polish it up a bit.
I have decided to spec out the rez power along with the target and self heal (which i have found quite handy btw) from the medic pool and go with stalagmites intead (i didn't really understand how this power could be put to use early on in my life as a 'troller, but as i have gained some more experience i think i can now put this power to use quite effectively), also i have heard a few players talking about using the tornado / stone cage combo for some extra dmg, i know it wont make a world of difference but any dmg is good dmg when your an earth / stormy 'troller, so im going to give that a whirl (hehe,i make no excuses for my bad puns). Finally i was thinking about using the spare power on hasten to increase recharge rate on my Quick Sand, Freezing Rain,Stone Cages, and Volcanic Gas. Which leads me quite neatly to my first question:

1.Is there a "ceiling limit" on the rate at which u can recharge? As i already have the above powers slotted with attack rate, is hasten going to make that much difference? And if not, is it worth getting anyway and substituting my attack rate slots in these powers for something else?

2.Since i am now lvl40 i have been thinking about what epic pool to go for. I have noticed that both earth and fire seem to be popular choices for earth / storm trollers. Earths embrace really appeals to me seeing as i am goin ahead with my plans to spec out the medic pool and i think i am going to miss my self heal for the nxt 10 lvls. But i dont know what other powers the set offers or if the fire set also has a self heal. Can someone who knows of such things please clue me in?

And finally....

3.Looking at some other Earth / Storm 'troller biulds i have noticed that although almost all go for the fitness pool (for obvious reasons), and slot stamina with 3/4 end' mods. Health is more than not left slotted with only 1. One player in particular was advising someone who had health 3 slotted to take two slots out and put them elsewhere as they could be put to much better use. This confused me as i have always thought it prudent to 3 slot health with my previous toons and would've thought it would be essential with a squishy. Perhaps i am wrong? Again if someone could clarify this point for me i would be grateful.

Okay, there my questions. I shall now sit back and wait for some sage like earth / storm controller to regale me with their knowledge.

Thx in advance for any help u can give me.