Thubderbolt

I knew there was a reason I kept from posting.... I cant believe how far people are willing to go just to say they've been here longer, which doesnt necessarily mean that they know more......

I think ill go back to enjoying the game and steer clear from areas such as this. I cant believe what Im reading.

.....Thanks for all the fish!! They definately knew better :-)

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I dont get it.


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Nuff said.. ..However I feel that I should mention that although I fully understand the need to pigeonhole everyone (I think its a natural instinct) I see no need a sub-category of any AT.

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Defrollers wont exist as any form of controlling is defending and scrafenders you have also made up.


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Please show me an official posting that shows the powersets of a Scranker, or a Blapper or any of the other obviously not made up terms for toons that make full use of their chosen powers.

Incidently I found the term Scranker amusing (it sounds like it should be censored - but not everyone gets everyone elses humour, no problem)

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And thanks alot IF you've stereotyped me in order to feel a rant to direct at me.

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Err...I didnt. I was asking if you were the type of person to wait (and count the time it takes) until someone else realised you needed assistance. For me if im out of the range of the Empath I use an Insp (or other) until the healing is given. The rest was a general rant. Sorry if you feel that it was aimed at you it really wasnt.

To put it back towards the original question I do feel that by selecting to play a particular AT that you are accepting certain responsibilities (not forgetting that it should be fun to play) like making sure the team is healthy for the Empath etc etc and, Yes taking the Aggro away from the rest of the team when tanking (with the exception of the Blaster that runs round as if hes on fire and aggros the whole map - they deserve what they get ) But people play it their own way and shouldnt be ostracised for it. There are always other teams where your efforts will be appreciated.

(think Ill go and get my extinguisher now, just in case )

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Taunting Dominique once i waited a full 10 seconds before an empath healed me, their tickling of the AV with their attack chain came before whether i went down and anyone else after like a pack of cards. Thats not to say they shouldnt be attacking but its a question of when is best to be attacking.

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I have to ask - Did you not posess any greens or Dull Pain at this point?

As far as Im concerned when Tanking (or playing any AT) you should always be able to get yourself out of trouble, just in case the empath fails to heal or the Scrapper suddenly becomes afk at the wrong moment etc, etc.

There are times when if you dont evacuate the immediate area the whole team ends up face down in the dirt. (and having a few awakens is always useful) even if its just to rest and then come back and 'collect' the mobs to allow everyone else to get up and get ready again.

I wouldnt say its a stereotype, just a basic ingrained job description

One more thing before I put this rant away

What the Hell is a Blapper or a Scranker?? Are we to have a defroller or a Scrafender??

So some people like to be a little different (by sometimes using their Secondary Powerset ) why try and define it with a merged AT title? I dont get it! So a Blaster uses its close combat attacks does that mean that it is no longer a blaster?

Why change the title of the Tanker when going on the offensive? (Is it just me or does 'Scranker' just sound like it should be censored?)

Tank by the very definition of the word A tank is an armoured fighting vehicle, designed to engage enemy forces by the use of direct fire. That to me does not mean roll up to the enemy and stand still...

Rant over

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