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It could also be possible the later tiers could give multiple level shifts. IE a level 2 gives +1 and a Tier 4 gives +2.

So I got this inspiration from the Excalibur that you can build for Titan Weapons. (the new purple costume recipe) -- I also got inspired by the new Magistrate trial.

Yes I bought an Excalibur for about 1 billion influence for my level 1 TW/Fire Brute. However, it gave me an idea for a new concept along with the new Mag Trial. Side track for a second, re-leveling in Praetoria and I had forgotten how beautiful it is. I am not exactly sure what makes the zones there so awesome but they are the best in the game.

Anyways, I am still trying to flesh out my concept but I figured I would share it:

Basically my new character is a TW/Fire Magic Brute. The basic concept I have going (And still trying to fit all of this into the biography) is that he comes from another world (He appears human) where he was the Champion of his world's Well.

However, he finds the magical Excalibur sword (Debating if I will rename it) and it bolsters the character's power tenfold. The sword then speaks to him and leads him to a magical armor set (Still thinking of a name for this armor too) that also boosts the character's power. (The fiery aura powers)

The Well from his world begins to grow jealous and fearful of the character's growing power. By discovering these artifacts the character is able to draw extreme power not only from the Well but from himself. Ultimately, this meant the character could soon become an ascended. (If you have done the Incarnate story arcs and talked with Prometheus you will know what an ascended is)

So the Well creates a plot to get rid of the Champion by empowering a group of people as Incarnates (Here is where you see the Mag Trial Inspiration, or I was thinking perhaps gods the Well empowers) to assassinate the said character and sever his ties to the Well.

The group succeeds only the Well tells them not to kill the Champion because even in death he could become an ascended and that it wouldn't fully sever the ties with the Well. Thus, the group is ordered to bring the Champion to the Well and to dump the body into it in order to re-absorb the powers along with his magical artifacts (the sword and armor) in order to absorb those powers into the Well too.

****This is the part where I am still trying to flesh things out... The character ends up in a plane between worlds where ALL the Wells of the various races, planets, etc, have access to. The Wells all fight to try and absorb the character's artifacts and powers. The Well of Furies also tries but in doing so pulls the character through time and space landing him in Praetoria.

The character's story basically begins with his ties to the Well severed, his armor scattered (so he looks to be in rags) and only the Excalibur still in hand.

***************

So the last part is the part I am still trying to figure out is how I can land him somehow in Praetoria. I could easily write that he travels to Paragon as I could say his armor was scattered across the multiverse and that as he begins to reacquire it thats essentially his combat level rising up again.

Anyways any thoughts or possible help in the concept?

Not one suggestion, comment, or opinion?

Yes I bought an Excalibur for about 1 billion influence for my level 1 TW/Fire Brute. However, it gave me an idea for a new concept along with the new Mag Trial. Side track for a second, re-leveling in Praetoria and I had forgotten how beautiful it is. I am not exactly sure what makes the zones there so awesome but they are the best in the game.

Anyways, I am still trying to flesh out my concept but I figured I would share it:

Basically my new character is a TW/Fire Magic Brute. The basic concept I have going (And still trying to fit all of this into the biography) is that he comes from another world (He appears human) where he was the Champion of his world's Well.

However, he finds the magical Excalibur sword (Debating if I will rename it) and it bolsters the character's power tenfold. The sword then speaks to him and leads him to a magical armor set (Still thinking of a name for this armor too) that also boosts the character's power. (The fiery aura powers)

The Well from his world begins to grow jealous and fearful of the character's growing power. By discovering these artifacts the character is able to draw extreme power not only from the Well but from himself. Ultimately, this meant the character could soon become an ascended. (If you have done the Incarnate story arcs and talked with Prometheus you will know what an ascended is)

So the Well creates a plot to get rid of the Champion by empowering a group of people as Incarnates (Here is where you see the Mag Trial Inspiration, or I was thinking perhaps gods the Well empowers) to assassinate the said character and sever his ties to the Well.

The group succeeds only the Well tells them not to kill the Champion because even in death he could become an ascended and that it wouldn't fully sever the ties with the Well. Thus, the group is ordered to bring the Champion to the Well and to dump the body into it in order to re-absorb the powers along with his magical artifacts (the sword and armor) in order to absorb those powers into the Well too.

****This is the part where I am still trying to flesh things out... The character ends up in a plane between worlds where ALL the Wells of the various races, planets, etc, have access to. The Wells all fight to try and absorb the character's artifacts and powers. The Well of Furies also tries but in doing so pulls the character through time and space landing him in Praetoria.

The character's story basically begins with his ties to the Well severed, his armor scattered (so he looks to be in rags) and only the Excalibur still in hand.

***************

So the last part is the part I am still trying to figure out is how I can land him somehow in Praetoria. I could easily write that he travels to Paragon as I could say his armor was scattered across the multiverse and that as he begins to reacquire it thats essentially his combat level rising up again.

Anyways any thoughts or possible help in the concept?

I thought he was staying in it?

Running through it and its definitely a blast from the past with the enemy groups. I haven't done Villain side yet.

Its pretty neat so far though. I know some people probably played it in beta but its new to me.

Bah dang IPHONE, I meant SSA 2 episode 1? Is that 10-20?

So answer this then, what are the light wells suppose to do? Grant one level shift per one defeated or does defeating one raise your level to +9?

At work what level range is SSA 1?

I don't believe this is mentioned anywhere in the storyline (Unless I missed it) but when you build Excalibur for a Titan Weapons character a dialogue box pops up:

"These fragments are of the mighty Excalibur sword. A blade wielded by Pendragon, the PRAETORIAN VERSION OF HERO 1

So Pendragon is Hero 1? I find this pretty interesting.

Edit: Does leave the question, how did Praetorian Hero 1 end up in the Black Knights? Also what blade did Hero 1 in our world?

Just making sure before I equip both of these that they stack? Also if you got these in two different powers (Well AH specifically the other is unique I believe?) I know it cannot stack with itself but does it refresh the duration?

Is there a way to fix this? Its really annoying and I want to finish this.

I actually REALLY want Power Amplifiers and hoping we get them Tuesday. Being a min / maxer I love squeezing every stat out. Plus I am a SS/Fire/Soul so I don't have any Confuse or Fear protection... but soon I finally will

I know the new SSA could come out too (or both?) but I could wait a week and get my power amplifiers ahead of time.

Well I think if we had the UI for it we would have noticed this bug if it is a bug. Regardless, the UI should be updated as this is becoming a new mechanic (and I think it should definitely be explored).

One last question, should I start with Trilogy story wise or flashback via ouroboros to the first Night Ward contact?

Ok I am confused is this a contact? According to the patch notes it sounds like it. Is it part of ouroboros for higher level characters?

If it is a contact, do you find it in the natural progression of the story?

I think adding level shifts to fights is a great idea and is a unique mechanic. They really need to add some sort of feature on the UI that shows it.

I hope a Dev or Community rep can chime in on this thread.