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Quote:I skippedOriginally Posted by The_Masque
First I was like
Then I was like
Now I'm just
and went straight to .
I hope everything turns out well, whatever reason it is. -
As to how to beat him... has anyone ever gotten supes **Drunk**?
(And if someone says he's immune to alcohol/poison, I'll just hate you now.) -
I think you may have to get a little technical here. (I am talking mostly on incomplete information/'out of my ***', so anyone who really knows about what I mention here, please elaborate/correct me.)
Armor has a few purposes. One, to keep concussive and (cutting) damage from reaching the wearer.
I'll try to deal with (cutting) damage first - I believe chain mail was always pretty good at keeping cuts from reaching the wearer. So carbon nanotube super chainmail might be called for here.
Next, concussive damage. This requires 2 critical effects: resistance to deformation (see above reference to 'crushing like a tin can), and dissipation of energy. That incoming kinetic energy from Supes Superpunching has to go somewhere. So here's where it goes all wrong: he punches you, the armor doesn't deform (reference cars with 'crumple zones' - this dissipates the incoming car's kinetic energy and absorbs the impact harmlessly for the occupants). So if it doesn't deform, it MOVES you.
Ok, So instead of getting crushed, you GO FLYING. And heres the danger: Inside your safe armored haven, your armor is aok it resists deformation like a champ but when you hit that wall that is coming at you at 50/100/150 mph, its not the hardness of the armor that matters, its HOW HARD YOUR HEAD HITS THE INSIDE OF THAT STRONG, STRONG HELMET. Depending on how fast youre moving when you strike, you might end up as a perfectly intact suit of armor filled with a pasty pink goo formerly known as You. (nice cadence there, if I do say so myself!)
Martial artists familiar with Aikido may be familiar with the concept of redirecting the energy. There was a fascinating material on a very old show in the 70s/80s (Thats Incredible) called Sorbothane (you can still find it on the internet) that would absorb the mechanical energy when struck and transform it into heat energy, and there are more materials like this around today. Also, modern tanks have reactive armor which is actually directed charges (aka bombs!) ringing the outside of the vehicle, and when theyre struck with a projectile, the bombs actually explode away from the occupants and destroy the projectile before it reaches the people inside. Ablative Armor is a similar concept, but it merely deforms under impact to absorb and redirect the energy (like crumple zones).
So what Im suggesting here is, looking for a solution that prevents a strike from hitting the wearer, is only a limited part of the solution. What you really want is something that will take the energy delivered by Supermans kinetic-type strike, and transform it. [This is what the fictional energy shields on Star Trek do with most physical and energy weapons they are hit with up to a certain point, they absorb the energy directed at them. In order to get through, you have to effectively blow the fuse on the shields. (This may or may not be the exact fictional explanation; it is how I understood what I read at the time many years ago in the Star Trek Technical Manual.)]
So transform the energy. But 2 questions, how, and into what? How it has to be some kind of energy shield. Dune had the Holtzman shield, which would resist more strongly the harder it was struck; hence, the slow blade penetrates. You could do it through materials that were designed to absorb the energy at the atomic level, like sorbothane and similar things, and turn it into heat, sound, or light. The tech is beyond current science, of course.
Ill let someone else deal with LaserBeam Eyes.
And I hope this has further confused the discussion. -
I'm a Lumberjack. And I'm O.K.
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Terrific overview, O. Just the level of detail I was looking for, not too much to spoil the funs.
Thanks!
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Ok, I have some general questions about elec controllers. I have an Elec/Rad at 50 (PvE, of course). Im looking to slot it well, but not use tons of high-cost IOs. (eg, Id likely slot Static Field with Fortunatas Hypnosis, Synaptic Overload with Coercive Persuasion but may not be able to slot something like 5xRagnarok right away
So here are my questions:
1) Whats the secret sauce IO bonus? Ie, for Ill/Rad, Ive always thought recharge was king, to get PA up to perma but Rech doesnt seem to be as important with Elec or am I wrong?
2) I love Jolting Chain, though it may not be an optimal choice but how to slot it? In particular, I was hoping that slotting the Entropic Heal Proc might have multiple chances to heal me per activation though I know its unlikely, given how it works
3) Is Leadership just too End heavy, or is Maneuvers and Assault (and Tactics)worth the End price?
4) Will I be better off with Musculature Alpha, or Cardiac? (or something else??)
5) Should I be going for Melee def, and is this going to be a Stand in Combat kind of toon? I played it kind of seat-of-the-pants on the way up, but I never really got a feel for the most effective way to play.
a. I thought hoverblasting would work, as I was always afraid to get in the mix, but the choking cloud/conductive aura combo Ive tried lately have felt more and more comfortable. But I DO lack some survivability in melee and looking at the bonuses, is it even possible to get near melee defense cap without completely gutting the build?
b. If melee, is Air Superiority the way to go?
6) Seems obvious to me to take Epic Fire Mastery for more damage (And lightning-blue Fireballs are great!) but is that right? Would Psi Mastery or Ice Mastery be better?
Some of these Ive answered for myself, but Im really looking for any pitfalls I may be missing. Any help is appreciated. -
I did it on one of my toons, and I dont intend to do it again...
However, the two ranges I (almost) always do the crafting badges for are the L25-30 and the L45-50 - they give you the bonus salvage slots and the bonus recipe slots. Makes life a LOT easier, and more proftable! -
Got my reward this morning, tyvm MP and PERC!
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Quote:Nice chairs! And that picture, is that a couple of apples? Looks like a hotel room. Red on Pink, who's the interior decorator? ...Originally Posted by The_Masque
And because I love you all....
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Quote:Ditto for me, had a blast both preparing and running the TF. Great job running it MP and PERC support!Originally Posted by SolSlayer
Big props to PERC for another awesome event! I really had a lot of fun running this with a couple teams today!
Regardless if I win, I'm glad I attended. A pre-congratulations to all the winners, can't wait to see those awesome times. -
Quote:...fear and surprise.Originally Posted by Oliin
Well you know, it stands to reason. I mean I've heard their chief weapon is surprise.
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Quote:I would start on a blaster to get used to the game.Originally Posted by Blood_Beret
I would start with either a Scrapper(Hero) or Brute(Villain) to get use to the game.
Starting on a Brute/scrapper/tank, while survivable as heck, will result in the following phrases when you do decide you'd like to try a blaster/controller/defender/etc.:
What the *** @**@@*## I keep dying *$*#** @**$**^&*$%&* squishie like crazy *&^*%*& hate this game %&*^$&* you people suck &^% &*%^&^ * &^ &**^&* Donald Trump *%&* *( &^&*(**( ^*(&^&*( Tuesdays &*%&^% %^ &^ &^%*&^%!!!!
By starting on a squishie, you're able to learn "Active Defense" (terrain, dodging, running away, etc.) rather than come to depend on Passive Defense (armors, toggles, etc.). I recommend this path highly - I've seen a lot of people quit because they didn't do it this way.
Just my opinion though - I could be completely wrong. <shrug> -
Quote:Awesome idea! Never would have thought of that! Lemme look in here, -Originally Posted by Bloodspeaker
*disassembles Eva's PC, sells circuit board on market*
Wait, it's lousy with Circuit boards!
Here's one for the card reader, I'll never miss it!
Another for the SATA connectors - Hm, that didnt seem to do anything.
Sound card, pfeh! I needs mah LOTG nao! Hmm, got quieter all of a sudden... no matter.
What's that big long one with the fan, attached to the... WOW! That's a HUGE ONE! (if I had a nickel ...)
I'll just rip those two out and that'll solve all my prob -
Quote:That statement is half right.Originally Posted by SolSlayer
That is both the greatest and the worst picture ever.
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Quote:Grats OHLO (sry)! Also, related, please keep the baby away from pools, unless it's in one of those baby-swimming classes. I mean,Originally Posted by Madame Pistacio
Now can anyone say baby pool? really MP!
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Quote:For the true burger aficonados out there: A Hamburger Today.Originally Posted by StarGeek
It's like Krispy Kreme. Some people don't think it's all that special (like me). Some people will line up around the block for it.
A Krispy Kreme opened up next to the In and Out that used to be the closest to me (about 10 miles away). Nobody lined up and the place closed down after about a year. Myself, I can't wrap my head around the idea of a donut shop that didn't sell devil's food donuts.
For StarGeek: Have you ever had a Krispy Kreme fresh and hot? As much as I like Chocolate, nothing is quite as addictive as a freshly iced piping hot Krispy Kreme donut (or a dozen).
Besides, what better combination of eateries could you have in order to get yourself a Luther Vandross?**
** - I actually have no intention of ever having a Luther Vanrdoss, but it is hilarious to me. -
Right click and "remove from tray", I think.
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Cpl things:
1) Horse. Dead. Beat. Repeat.
2) If you think the 'New advancement is "the game" ', I have an idea for you that will prove once and for all that this is incorrect. Open the game client, pick a server, click on one of the spots that says "New Character", and follow the subsequent instructions. I guarantee this will solve that problem for you.
3) Anyone notice the sweet new little pet we got with the (Vanguard pack)? He's very cool!
4)All the rest of the people said it already, so that's all I got. Have a nice day. -
Quote:Allow me to just say, it has been done with one team of 6.Originally Posted by EU_Damz
The Lusca giant monster needs more than one team [pref 2 - 4]
On Single Origin Enhancements.
Just sayin'.
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Not to be an opportunistic cutthroat,
..,.But might you guys consider reaching into the piggy bank and tossing some bux at the advertising budget for a couple of weeks? The timing seems... opportune, for lack of a thesaurus.
I'm just suggestin'. -
Quote:Best way to deal with Psi damage, as perviously stated in more diplomatic terms:Originally Posted by Stealth_Bomber
I'm enjoying playing a DM/FA Brute right now. I have a couple of questions for the higher levels:
1. I know the Psi damage is going to ramp up in a few levels. What is the best way to deal with that? Is it best to try to get Resistance from IOs, or focus on Healing for mitigation?
Punch. It. In. The. Face.
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Probably a close corollary to Rule 34.
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Quote:That thing that he said right there.Originally Posted by Steel_Shaman
I'm fine with the system we have. I see no reason why we would need a different one.