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  1. UnicyclePeon
    All,

    I have an old shelved (due to altitis) Plant/Storm that I'd like to revisit. I haven't really played him in quite some time. I normally gravitate towards Recharge-heavy builds on my controllers, especially my stormies, but I'm wondering if I should try to go for a defense based build instead?

    Or, if I do a bit of both, which should I favor?

    I want just about all the powers as well as 4 epics from Leviathan, so I dont have room for boxing/tough/weave, no matter what I do.

    Thanks,

    Lewis
  2. UnicyclePeon
    OK. I give up. You guys win.

    Lewis
  3. UnicyclePeon
    Yeah I would prefer her as Robin too, and in fact I kinda like her as Spoiler most. But Steph has been a fine Batgirl. Great job with the creative team, sorry to see it go.

    Lewis
  4. UnicyclePeon
    I posted it here because in the channel, people assumed my build was so horrible that it shouldnt go in the scrapper forum.

    I havent unlocked alpha yet.

    I appreciate the replies, but my channel friends saw this post so we can let it die. Thanks!
  5. UnicyclePeon
    This is the build I have on live except that m5 5 LOTG global recharge IOs are actually the end/rech LOTG until I can afford/obtain 5 of them. And I dont have the UC set in Char, just generics to hold me over. I have everything else.

    Lewis
  6. UnicyclePeon
    Because I'm a terrible player with a terrible build. Please ignore, unless you are one of those appointed to lambaste me.

    Lewis

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.942
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Dragon Disciple: Level 50 Magic Scrapper
    Primary Power Set: Fiery Melee
    Secondary Power Set: Super Reflexes
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Teleportation
    Ancillary Pool: Blaze Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Fire Sword -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(3), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(3), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(13), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), T'Death-Dam%(37)
    Level 1: Focused Fighting -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(7), LkGmblr-Def(7), LkGmblr-Rchg+(11)
    Level 2: Cremate -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(5), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(5), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(15), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15), Mako-Dam%(37)
    Level 4: Focused Senses -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(9), LkGmblr-Def(9), LkGmblr-Rchg+(23)
    Level 6: Build Up -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(25), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(25), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(40), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(40), GSFC-Build%(40)
    Level 8: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(34), RechRdx-I(34), RechRdx-I(50), RechRdx-I(50)
    Level 10: Practiced Brawler -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(11)
    Level 12: Agile -- GftotA-Def/EndRdx(A), GftotA-Def(39)
    Level 14: Super Speed -- QckFt-EndRdx/RunSpd(A)
    Level 16: Dodge -- GftotA-Def/EndRdx(A), GftotA-Def(39)
    Level 18: Fire Sword Circle -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(19), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(19), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(21), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), EndRdx-I(23)
    Level 20: Quickness -- Run-I(A)
    Level 22: Boxing -- Acc-I(A)
    Level 24: Tough -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(37), Aegis-ResDam/Rchg(43), Aegis-EndRdx/Rchg(43), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(46), Aegis-ResDam(46)
    Level 26: Incinerate -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(27), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(27), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(29), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29)
    Level 28: Lucky -- GftotA-Def/EndRdx(A), GftotA-Def(39)
    Level 30: Weave -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(31), LkGmblr-Def(31), LkGmblr-Rchg+(31)
    Level 32: Greater Fire Sword -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(33), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(33), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34)
    Level 35: Evasion -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(36), LkGmblr-Def(36), LkGmblr-Rchg+(36)
    Level 38: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 41: Char -- UbrkCons-Hold/Rchg(A), UbrkCons-Acc/Hold/Rchg(42), UbrkCons-Acc/Rchg(42), UbrkCons-EndRdx/Hold(42), UbrkCons-Dam%(43)
    Level 44: Fire Blast -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(45), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(45), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(46)
    Level 47: Fire Ball -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(48), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(48), Posi-Dam%(50)
    Level 49: Recall Friend -- RechRdx-I(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Acc-I(A)
    Level 1: Critical Hit
    Level 1: Sprint -- ULeap-Stlth(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-EndMod(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(17), EndMod-I(17)



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  7. UnicyclePeon
    (POSSIBLE SPOILER)
    (NO PUN INTENDED)
    (BUT NOT REALLY A SPOILER SINCE I DONT THINK IT WILL BE A STORY ELEMENT, JUST AN IMMEDIATE CHANGE WITH NO EXPLANATION)
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    (POSSIBLE SPOILER)
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    Well, Stephanie won't be Batgirl for much longer. The DC relaunch in September has Barbara back in the role. Which was the catalyst for this post.

    Ah well. In 5 years it will probably change again.

    Lewis
  8. UnicyclePeon
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Mega_Jamie View Post
    My trouble with Smith is that most versions of the Doctor have had their own personality, their own spin.

    The step between Ecclestons Doctor and Tennant's one was quite noticable, you have the warrior and the pacifist, you have level headed and off the wall.

    I look at Smith and theres, well, he seems as off the wall as Tennant, childish and immature morseo, but overall, more like he acting his version of Tennant's Doctor, rather than his own Doctor.

    I think the whole series wouldd have been better had Smith's Doctor been mature and "old beyond his years" given his young looks.


    Also, Smith is ugly, Tennant was not...
    Tennant's Doctor was not a pacifist. He was the "believes in the Devil" Doctor. The "acts like Jesus" Doctor. The "tyrannical God of Morality" and probably the most evil Doctor ever, since the first doctor (who once tried to kill a wounded ally because it would have been convenient for him). The Tenth Doctor was at his best (most honest) in the episodes where he locked up the Blood dudes for all of time in inter-dimensional pockets, and during the time where he decided to go full evil and screw the rules and literally play God in the end. I wouldn't be surprised if his 10.5 clone (with Rose) is the partial regeneration fated to become the Valeyard.

    I actually liked Tennant a lot with Donna Noble tho. She put the big sister / mom style restraints on him, and he needed it. I think I'd have liked him a lot more if they'd have just made him overtly evil instead of evil with a veneer of happy/goofy.

    As for Matt Smith's Doctor, I do think he is a lot different from Tennant's. Tennant's was loud and "whee" and bubbly energy crazy (veneer over the evil of course, lying to himself) whereas Matt has a distinctly absent-minded professor vibe. If he is channeling anyone, it is Pat Troughton (2nd Doctor). This definitely worked for him at first but the youth of his shared cast (Amy, Rory) as well as the general immaturity of Amy overall, kinda killed the "old beyond his years" aspect a bit due to, in my opinion only, the behind-the-scenes chemistry of the cast (which is probably just a delusion that I have, but it feels that way).

    I wish Rory were the only companion this season and not Amy. I mean she is OK, but something about her character changes the tone of the relationship for me.

    Lewis
  9. UnicyclePeon
    Well, I dunno, you tell me.

    I think the best Batgirl is Stephanie Brown. But I love them all.

    Y tu?

    Lewis
  10. UnicyclePeon
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by BrandX View Post
    Going to have to go /unsigned on this as well. Sam pretty muched summed up the reasons why.

    Merits of any kind, anything that can be sold in the AH, none of this should be purchasable with Paragon Points. It basically becomes "Buy Influence" which is what everyone has been against, if they've been against Gold Sellers, not to mention ruins any of the influence sinks we have.
    I'm against gold sellers only because I'd rather see the money go straight back into NCSoft. If I were OK with gold sellers, I wouldn't be posting this suggestion, I'd be buying stuff from gold farmers. But if I could pay $1000 or whatever to NCSoft to just twink out my characters so that I can play them how I want to play them, rather than sinking time into making them look like they do in Mids then I would love to.

    But anyway, I can see that the idea is unpopular so I'll go on my merry way without worrying about this request. I've played for 7 years without it, I guess I can play 7 more without it.

    Lewis
  11. UnicyclePeon
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Bill Z Bubba View Post
    You're doing it wrong. I needed some level 25 LotG +recharges. I went to the market, saw that they were selling for 150million inf each, and bought three of them.
    At that rate, I would need 22,500,000,000 for the 150 LOTGs I want.

    I think I can scrape together enough to buy 4 currently. Oh well.

    Lewis
  12. UnicyclePeon
    Wow, lots of negative reactions here.

    For others, time and effort and focus seems to be a commodity. And in-game influence. I don't have those. I do have money. So for me, the game is already "haves and have nots" and I'm on the have not side based on personal skill and time. Just because you find the current methods attainable/acceptable doesn't mean they are to me. That is why I wanted the option.

    But hey, whatever. I made my suggestion, you guys hated it, fair enough. I personally hope they do it, but I guess based on reactions here, they won't.

    Lewis
  13. UnicyclePeon
    Since we are going to the "buy what you want" system, I would like to be able to purchase enhancements with the points from the Freedom system. I would be fine with pricing them such that $5 is the equivalent of a LOTG Global Recharge. Pro-rate Freedom Points based on what the Reward Merit costs are.

    I have about 30 characters who want 5 LOTG Global recharges each, and I am an altaholic who never does any task forces at all except on my badge character. So I never earn Reward Merits. So it takes me 20 days of doing tips every single day to earn 5 LOTGs for a character.

    So frankly, I'd just like to spend $750 on their points system and buy 150 LOTGs for my various 30 characters that I like to flit between, and be done. Maybe another $250-$500 in Freedom Points to pick up all the Basilisk Gazes I would probably like (hey, I like controllers).

    Just a suggestion. I'd rather spend the money on that than on an iPad2 or a Xoom, if I'm going to get myself a birthday or Christmas "happy".

    Lewis

    /flame on!
  14. UnicyclePeon
    My issue is that for some reason, Mid's shows am 11 mph run speed, even tho I the export shows 87.5% run speed, which is in excess of some other run speed percentages I've seen in mids exports in other posts. So I think Mids' is bugged, and I cant tell how fast I'm actually going with the build.

    Lewis
  15. UnicyclePeon
    All,

    I'm trying to put together a build for a friend. He has deep enough pockets to make a good build, and I managed to hit 87.5% run speed bonus in the Mids' export, while having his other numbers pretty good also. I'm just wondering if that is adequate.

    For reference, here is the build. It has some peculiar issues in it (he only plans to run Granite, he likes to Hover when he is just out and about shopping etc, so I took that). But here it is for reference. But you don't necessarily even have to look at the build. I'm just wondering if 87.5% run speed (pre granite effects) "feels OK" for running as a Stone Tanker.

    Thanks,

    Lewis

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.942
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    ZZZ POC TAN STONE SS: Level 50 Magic Tanker
    Primary Power Set: Stone Armor
    Secondary Power Set: Super Strength
    Power Pool: Teleportation
    Power Pool: Flight
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Ancillary Pool: Pyre Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Rock Armor -- GftotA-Run+(A), LkGmblr-Rchg+(43)
    Level 1: Jab -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(11), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), Dmg-I(13)
    Level 2: Punch -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(17), KntkC'bat-Knock%(17), HO:Nucle(40)
    Level 4: Haymaker -- Hectmb-Dmg(A), Hectmb-Dmg/Rchg(5), Hectmb-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), Hectmb-Acc/Rchg(15), Hectmb-Dmg/EndRdx(15)
    Level 6: Earth's Embrace -- Aegis-ResDam/Rchg(A), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(7), Numna-Heal/Rchg(7), Numna-Heal(27), RgnTis-Heal/Rchg(27), RgnTis-Regen+(34)
    Level 8: Rooted -- RgnTis-Heal/EndRdx(A), RgnTis-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(9), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(9), Numna-Heal(13)
    Level 10: Taunt -- Taunt-I(A)
    Level 12: Brimstone Armor -- Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(A), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(46)
    Level 14: Teleport -- Jnt-EndRdx/Rng(A)
    Level 16: Stone Skin -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
    Level 18: Crystal Armor -- GftotA-Run+(A), LkGmblr-Rchg+(43)
    Level 20: Knockout Blow -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(21), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(25), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(25)
    Level 22: Hover -- GftotA-Run+(A), Flight-I(23), Flight-I(23)
    Level 24: Boxing -- Acc-I(A)
    Level 26: Minerals -- GftotA-Run+(A), LkGmblr-Rchg+(43)
    Level 28: Rage -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(29), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(29), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(37), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(37), GSFC-Build%(37)
    Level 30: Tough -- Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(A), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(31), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(31), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(31), RctvArm-ResDam(42), RctvArm-EndRdx(42)
    Level 32: Granite Armor -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def(33), LkGmblr-Rchg+(33), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(33), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(34), Aegis-ResDam(34)
    Level 35: Weave -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(36), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(36), RedFtn-Def(36), RedFtn-EndRdx(40), GftotA-Run+(46)
    Level 38: Foot Stomp -- Armgdn-Dmg(A), Armgdn-Dmg/Rchg(39), Armgdn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Armgdn-Acc/Rchg(39), Armgdn-Dmg/EndRdx(40)
    Level 41: Ring of Fire -- Mael'Fry-Acc/Dmg(A), Mael'Fry-Dmg/EndRdx(42)
    Level 44: Fire Blast -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(45), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(45), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46)
    Level 47: Fire Ball -- Ragnrk-Dmg(A), Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg(48), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg(48), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx(50)
    Level 49: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A), EndRdx-I(50)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Acc-I(A)
    Level 1: Gauntlet
    Level 1: Sprint -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(50)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-EndMod(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(19), EndMod-I(19)
    ------------
    Set Bonus Totals:
    • 4.5% DamageBuff(Smashing)
    • 4.5% DamageBuff(Lethal)
    • 4.5% DamageBuff(Fire)
    • 4.5% DamageBuff(Cold)
    • 4.5% DamageBuff(Energy)
    • 4.5% DamageBuff(Negative)
    • 4.5% DamageBuff(Toxic)
    • 4.5% DamageBuff(Psionic)
    • 9.25% Defense(Smashing)
    • 9.25% Defense(Lethal)
    • 7.38% Defense(Fire)
    • 7.38% Defense(Cold)
    • 8% Defense(Energy)
    • 8% Defense(Negative)
    • 3% Defense(Psionic)
    • 8% Defense(Melee)
    • 7.38% Defense(Ranged)
    • 7.06% Defense(AoE)
    • 52% Enhancement(Accuracy)
    • 65% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    • 19% FlySpeed
    • 105.4 HP (5.63%) HitPoints
    • 19% JumpHeight
    • 19% JumpSpeed
    • MezResist(Immobilize) 13.8%
    • 16.5% (0.28 End/sec) Recovery
    • 34% (2.65 HP/sec) Regeneration
    • 8.82% Resistance(Fire)
    • 8.82% Resistance(Cold)
    • 87.5% RunSpeed



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  16. UnicyclePeon
    No worries (OP). I like a little of everything, but 1/2 of my characters are Controllers or Dominators, 1/3 are Tankers, Scrappers or Brutes, and most of the rest are defenders. So I definitely have patterns. Moreover, the vast majority of my melee characters are Super Reflexes, and most of my Defenders are Trappers or Stormies.

    So, it happens.

    Lewis
  17. UnicyclePeon

    50 of Each AT.....

    POST-ACTION

    Congrats. I'll prob never have a 50 of each because I hate the hero epic ATs and find the villain ones not to my particular playstyle. I also dislike Stalkers. I have 50s of everything else, tho.

    Anyway, congrats!

    If you're looking for your next character, you could do it randomly. I think my signature has a link to my random AT generator thingy, for when you are feeling indecisive but you need a new alt.

    Lewis
  18. UnicyclePeon

    Name that Toon!!!

    POST-ACTION

    How about something like Cemetery Man or Cemetery Dog or Grave Wolf or Soulless Man or Man With No Soul or just something primal like Bearslayer or Beastcrusher?

    I have no idea of any of the above names are famous or from anything. Too many names are used in this or that. But if none of them are from comics and you like them and the name is available on your server, go for it.

    Lewis
  19. UnicyclePeon
    I think one of the obvious power sets for this is Gravity Control. The singularity itself is a friendly will-o-the-wisp or ally spirit that can accompany you. I'd personally skip propel, but littering the place with cars and modern art is certainly "mischievous" ... as is teleport-stunning your enemies with wormhole.

    I'd say Grav/Storm Controller or Grav/Ice Dom fits well here.

    Lewis
  20. UnicyclePeon
    1) From the primary, you can probably skip Group Invisibility or Superior Invisibility. In fact, pairing super speed with steamy mist, you could probably skip both GI and SI. It just depends on what you are shooting for. However, Steamy + Super Speed lets you have full normal invisibility. Also, some people skip Flash from the primary, but I consider it essential for that full-featured jack-of-all-trades / pull anything of the hat feel, that Ill/Storm has.

    From the secondary, some people skip O2 Boost, some skip Thunder Clap, and some skip Tornado. I personally only skip O2 Boost. All are useful though. It simply depends on what you want to be able to do. None of the powers are bad powers.

    2) Powers to take ASAP / Immediately:

    Blind
    Spectral Wounds
    Deceive
    Phantom Army
    Spectral Terror
    Phantasm

    Steamy Mist
    Freezing Rain
    Lightning Storm

    I personally also take Hurricane and Tornado ASAP, but that is personal preference.

    3) Hasten and Super Speed are very nice, especially if you are going for perma-hasten, or high recharge. Plus, as mentioned before, Super Speed with Steamy Mist gives not only stealth for the team but invisibility for you. I also personally like to run both Combat Jumping and Hover for maneuverability.

    4) You can get perma-hasten, and you can just get within perma-PA (not counting recast times). It is expensive though. That's what my build does, though I haven't bought (and may never buy) the Ragnarok set or the Apocalypse set. Now that Incarnate powers are out, the Tier 3 spiritual Alpha with the 45% recharge bonus will get the same build underneath the perma values needed, even factoring in casting times.

    5) Do not slot for Sleep. I think Blind can do Sleep but only on a secondary target. The effect is almost worthless. Slot for Holds and Damage though. It just depends on the power. Here is an expensive build that has perma-IW, perma-Hasten, and perma-PA. You might not make such an expensive build, but it gives you an idea of the kinds of things to shoot for based on the power.

    Lewis

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.942
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    Glass Menagerie: Level 50 Magic Controller
    Primary Power Set: Illusion Control
    Secondary Power Set: Storm Summoning
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Teleportation
    Power Pool: Flight
    Ancillary Pool: Psionic Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Spectral Wounds -- Apoc-Dmg(A), Apoc-Dmg/Rchg(5), Apoc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), Apoc-Acc/Rchg(9), Apoc-Dmg/EndRdx(9)
    Level 1: Gale -- Acc-I(A)
    Level 2: Blind -- BasGaze-Acc/Hold(A), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold(3), BasGaze-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(3), BasGaze-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(7), HO:Perox(7), HO:Nucle(11)
    Level 4: Deceive -- CoPers-Conf/Rchg(A), CoPers-Acc/Conf/Rchg(13), CoPers-Acc/Rchg(13), CoPers-Conf/EndRdx(34), CoPers-Conf%(34)
    Level 6: Flash -- UbrkCons-Hold(A), UbrkCons-Hold/Rchg(11), UbrkCons-Acc/Hold/Rchg(40), UbrkCons-Acc/Rchg(43), UbrkCons-EndRdx/Hold(45)
    Level 8: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 10: Steamy Mist -- S'fstPrt-ResKB(A), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(37), TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx(37), LkGmblr-Rchg+(50)
    Level 12: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(15), RechRdx-I(15)
    Level 14: Super Speed -- QckFt-EndRdx/RunSpd(A)
    Level 16: Freezing Rain -- Ragnrk-Dmg(A), Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg(17), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(17), Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg(37), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx(42)
    Level 18: Phantom Army -- ExRmnt-Acc/Rchg(A), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg(19), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19), ExRmnt-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(21), S'bndAl-Dmg/Rchg(21), S'bndAl-Build%(25)
    Level 20: Snow Storm -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 22: Recall Friend -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 24: Hurricane -- DarkWD-ToHitDeb(A), DarkWD-ToHitDeb/Rchg(25), DarkWD-ToHitdeb/Rchg/EndRdx(27), DarkWD-ToHitDeb/EndRdx(27)
    Level 26: Spectral Terror -- U'spkT-Acc/Rchg(A), U'spkT-EndRdx/Fear(43), U'spkT-Acc/EndRdx(46), U'spkT-Fear/Rng(46), U'spkT-Acc/Fear/Rchg(46)
    Level 28: Thunder Clap -- Amaze-Stun(A), Amaze-Stun/Rchg(29), Amaze-Acc/Stun/Rchg(29), Amaze-Acc/Rchg(31), Amaze-EndRdx/Stun(34)
    Level 30: Hover -- Srng-Fly(A), Srng-EndRdx/Fly(31), Flight-I(31), LkGmblr-Rchg+(40)
    Level 32: Phantasm -- ExRmnt-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(A), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg(33), ExRmnt-Dmg/EndRdx(33), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33)
    Level 35: Tornado -- ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg(A), ExRmnt-Dmg/EndRdx(36), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), ExRmnt-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(36)
    Level 38: Lightning Storm -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(39), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(39), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(39), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40)
    Level 41: Indomitable Will -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), RechRdx-I(42), RechRdx-I(42), RechRdx-I(43)
    Level 44: Mind Over Body -- TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx(A), Aegis-ResDam(45), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(45)
    Level 47: Psionic Tornado -- Posi-Dmg/Rchg(A), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(48), Posi-Acc/Dmg(48), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Posi-Dam%(50)
    Level 49: Superior Invisibility -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 50: Spiritual Total Core Revamp
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Acc-I(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Clrty-Stlth(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 1: Containment
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(50)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-EndMod(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(23), EndMod-I(23)



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  21. UnicyclePeon
    Here is the build I'm playing with currently. My Earth/Kin is one of several projects so she has been slowly floating through the 40s, running on mostly generic IOs, and a little frankenslotting. But her build is designed to play from 1-50 on teams or solo (as slow as that might be). I am following the build below, and the build is effective whether I decide to keep it simple or spend the cash to go all out. The power picks and slot timing are the same because its a "play from the ground up" build. All I have to do is decide if and when to change out the enhancements. No respec needed.

    Anyway, the build is right at perma-hasten with one application of Siphon Speed. It emphasizes both team play and self-sufficiency. Eventually the build is right at the soft-cap for smashing/lethal too. If you go into incarnates, being Earth/Kin, you have all the control, recharge, damage, recovery, and healing that you probably need, so the Alpha you take is very flexible and strictly down to taste.

    Maybe this will give you some more ideas. Maybe not. Best wishes!

    Lewis


    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.942
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    Animation: Level 50 Mutation Controller
    Primary Power Set: Earth Control
    Secondary Power Set: Kinetics
    Power Pool: Flight
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Ancillary Pool: Stone Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Fossilize -- BasGaze-Acc/Hold(A), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold(3), BasGaze-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(3), BasGaze-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(17), Lock-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(17)
    Level 1: Transfusion -- Nictus-Heal(A), Nictus-Heal/HP/Regen/Rchg(7), Nictus-Acc/Heal(7), Nictus-Acc/EndRdx/Heal/HP/Regen(31), Nictus-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(31)
    Level 2: Stone Cages -- GravAnch-Immob/Rchg(A), GravAnch-Acc/Immob/Rchg(34), GravAnch-Acc/Rchg(43), GravAnch-Immob/EndRdx(43), GravAnch-Hold%(46)
    Level 4: Stone Prison -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(5), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(5), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(25), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(25)
    Level 6: Quicksand -- TmpRdns-EndRdx/Rchg/Slow(A)
    Level 8: Air Superiority -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(9), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(9), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23)
    Level 10: Siphon Speed -- Acc-I(A), Acc-I(11), RechRdx-I(11), RechRdx-I(37)
    Level 12: Stalagmites -- Amaze-Stun(A), Amaze-Stun/Rchg(13), Amaze-Acc/Stun/Rchg(13), Amaze-Acc/Rchg(15), Amaze-EndRdx/Stun(15)
    Level 14: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(34), RechRdx-I(34)
    Level 16: Increase Density -- S'fstPrt-ResKB(A), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(46)
    Level 18: Earthquake -- UndDef-DefDeb/Rchg(A), UndDef-Rchg/EndRdx(19), UndDef-Rchg(19)
    Level 20: Speed Boost -- EndMod-I(A)
    Level 22: Super Speed -- QckFt-EndRdx/RunSpd(A)
    Level 24: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 26: Volcanic Gasses -- UbrkCons-Hold(A), UbrkCons-Hold/Rchg(27), UbrkCons-Acc/Hold/Rchg(27), UbrkCons-Acc/Rchg(29), UbrkCons-EndRdx/Hold(29), Lock-%Hold(31)
    Level 28: Boxing -- Acc-I(A)
    Level 30: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(40), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(40), RctvArm-ResDam(40)
    Level 32: Animate Stone -- ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg(A), ExRmnt-Dmg/EndRdx(33), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), ExRmnt-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(33)
    Level 35: Transference -- Efficacy-EndMod(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(36), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(36), Efficacy-Acc/Rchg(36), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc(37), Efficacy-EndMod/EndRdx(37)
    Level 38: Fulcrum Shift -- Acc-I(A), Acc-I(39), RechRdx-I(39), RechRdx-I(39)
    Level 41: Fissure -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(42), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(42), Posi-Dmg/Rng(42), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(43)
    Level 44: Seismic Smash -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(45), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(45), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(45), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46)
    Level 47: Rock Armor -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(48), LkGmblr-Def(48), LkGmblr-Rchg+(48)
    Level 49: Weave -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(50), LkGmblr-Def(50), LkGmblr-Rchg+(50)
    Level 50: Spiritual Total Core Revamp
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Acc-I(A)
    Level 1: Containment
    Level 1: Sprint -- ULeap-Stlth(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-EndMod(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(21), EndMod-I(21)



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  22. UnicyclePeon
    Difficulty has kept me out of a lot of arcs. I've been against difficulty increases generally in COH, and the AE foes typically are too difficult or tend to ignore the things brought to the table by characters I like (controllers) and/or throw mezzes around too much. This is independent of my opinion of difficulty sliders (of which I generally approve).

    Anyway, not every arc does it, but enough do that I've kinda given up. Mostly.

    Lewis
  23. UnicyclePeon
    I havent read the whole thread but I want the "Breath of X" type animation for Tenebrous Tentacles. Like, I'd love my Rad/Dark to make a breathing animation just like Bile Spray or Frost Breath or something like that, but with a dark effect. It would look so awesome to breathe a black mist out and then have the tenebrous tentacles animation damaging/entangling the enemy. Sweet.
  24. UnicyclePeon
    The reason I hate frost is because I can never hit anything with it. Maybe 2 guys. I have tried and tried. I suck with powers like Shadow Maul and the short cones in the melee sets as well. I just either have to pretend they are single target attacks or drop them.

    Anyway I think I'll go for taunt maybe and just live with 45.5% defense or whatever.

    Thanks all!

    Lewis
  25. UnicyclePeon
    Thanks for the additional reply.

    As for Frost, it is the reason I've deleted every /Ice Melee tanker I've ever tried to make. I find it maddening. So I am not going to take it, even if I therefore have no AOE until 38 (and I won't).

    As for the build, thanks, but the whole concept of the character is really built around the epic powers. School of Sharks, Bile Spray, and Arctic Breath. So I'm not interested in skipping those. In fact, scrappers can't get those, so I guess its good that I go ahead with the Tanker. If they ever give Ice Melee to scrappers, I can make an Ice/Shield or Ice/Ice or Ice/Energy scrapper or something weird using a different concept.

    I will see if I can manage aggro with the stuff I've got. I do like your implication that I can probably do without Taunt. It will kill my soul though.

    Lewis