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  1. newchemicals
    So you are getting this error on both machines then?

    Since you tried two different video cards, the video card is not the source of the problem.
  2. newchemicals
    Well, S_F I would see if you have any friend who can spare you a video card for testing. It can even be ATI.

    If the game still crashes, we can eliminate the video card as the problem.
  3. newchemicals
    If/when they ever decide to do this, they will probably make a new server and moves to there (with or without SG) will be first come first serve.

    It would be a very unpopular move if they go this route and surely negative unwanted publicity. I'll leave this to the bean counters if it happens.
  4. newchemicals
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Another_Fan View Post
    Psychic wail, Dreadful Wail, Atomic blast, are Stun, Stun, Hold respectively. All mag 3. -Rech on Psychic wail is insult to injury.

    Edit: Forgot Blizzard which does KD, and more damage than inferno and is ranged.

    Don't forget Defender Blizzard and Corruptor Blizzard (more with scourage) do the same damage as blaster Blizzard.
  5. newchemicals
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Blood Red Arachnid View Post
    Your maps are too confusing. The time it took me to be able to glean information from them and understand them was beyond the Tl;dr point. The whole "too long" and "couldn't be bothered" are basically the same point. Aside from that point, players who won't bother to listen can't be fixed by telling them things. Whenever we get that problem, I exercise the kick button.
    You find SG's map to be confusing? Actually, they are quite well done.
  6. newchemicals
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by New Dawn View Post
    This kind of test possibly won't be conclusive. I did 2 lvl 50s, one a TA/A Defender and one a A/TA Corrupter, built the similarly. Gave them the same arc, and alternately played them, each doing a mission for the first time etc. My conclusion was that it was harder to solo a Defender and since Defenders have been buffed since; that's not a bad conclusion considering:

    1) For each character the missions did differ despite being the same name, setting etc.
    2) I did not try out other Defender/Corrupter combos with the same test.

    If you so much as give different travel powers things differ.

    The tester could be more skilled with a Stalker and certainly as playing a Blaster correctly solo is so much less obvious so I will go with that anyway. Blasters need a team to truly be able to unleash their true power safely it is written.

    A Stalker being able to solo easier than a Blaster would be as expected given the archetype description of a Scrapper talking of which a Stalker closely resembles.

    There will be opportunities to make a Blaster pull out in front of a Stalker solo, but which Blaster versus what Stalker or will the factions that unwittingly produce these opportunities be faced? Will the Blaster be built to make hay with the factions limitations?
    THB's test has one common variable, THB.

    Its but a single test of a stalker vs blaster solo. I am interested in seeing how it turns out. I would probably run scrapper vs blaster but this has been more informative than all the bickering and threadjacks.
  7. newchemicals
    I always make fun of the LR + SC "nuke" and why blasters need a revision.

    If I want to play a Nuke blaster, I'll just pull out the old broken ElM/SD scrapper and nuke every spawn. Lightning Rod + Shield Charge brings the Nuke back to blasters except its a scrapper.
  8. newchemicals
    Add/remove programs (programs and features) > express uninstall all ATI software. Reinstall 12.1
  9. newchemicals
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Comicsluvr View Post
    I'm seeing lots of posts about DPA, DPS, synergy and on and on. I'm seeing THB raving about his build and others asking for buffs to Blasters and many players saying 'Why whould you do that when THIS is so much better?'

    How about FUN people? Doesn't anyone play this game for FUN anymore? I don't spend weeks on planning and millions on PLing (seriously THB? You wanted to get a concept toon to 50 SO BADLY that you PAID a friend to PL you 11 levels? You didn't have the patience to get it through play or, at worst, find a friend to PL you for free?) a new character. Truth be told the three things I spend the most time on are the name, the concept and the costume.

    I once made a SG called the Misfit Gestalt. The only rule to be included was that you had to have a build that WASN'T fotm...preferably a build that others said sucked. There were 7-8 of us that met once a week and we had a BLAST! We were having FUN! It didn't matter if our sets weren't optimized or we didn't have expensive IOs.

    Too many players (many of them on this thread) are treating this like it's a contest. You're the kind of people who HAVE to dial everything up to 11 in order to get any thrill. Have you ever thought that you might be a bit jaded with all the PLing and billion-plus builds? When was the last time you played a character through actual content without racing through the DFB ten times to get the early levels out of the way?

    So you built a Blaster that doesn't die every time he pokes his head in a mission. With 2+billion Inf. AND arguably the best Secondary the AT can have. AND a crashless nuke. Ok...SO WHAT? Was it FUN to get him there? All the weeks of planning and plotting and testing and marketing and PLing just to see if it worked? It was? GREAT!

    Now do it with a Beam/Ice and then get back to me...

    Where is the fun people? Is this your idea of fun?
    Clearly people have differing ideas of "fun". Maybe people find PLing to be fun. If I wanted to make "Brawlman" and level 1-50 solo using nothing but brawl on auto and that is what I consider fun, why would anyone care? Now if I team with Brawlman, then there are teammates who care that I don't contribute (much).

    Most of the game is not a question if we can beat the content, its how long will it take to beat the content. Thus, creating "Hey, lets speed the ITF in less than 10 minutes".

    I like that Arcana is blowing the whistle to the devs about blasters (again), hopefully, they will fix them soon(tm).
  10. newchemicals
    Its noon and there is already a level 50 Clown Summoner in Pocket D on Freedom.
  11. newchemicals
    So far no problems for me with 12.2. 12.3 is now out so, more testing.

    Edit: if its working fine, don't mess with it. (I test so I guess I mess with it)
  12. newchemicals
    Ok, here is my entry

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.954
    http://www.cohplanner.com/
    Click this DataLink to open the build!
    Arbiter Hawk: Level 50 Magic Controller
    Primary Power Set: Ice Control
    Secondary Power Set: Trick Arrow
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Ancillary Pool: Ice Mastery
    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Block of Ice -- UbrkCons-Hold(A), UbrkCons-Hold/Rchg(3), UbrkCons-Acc/Hold/Rchg(5), UbrkCons-Acc/Rchg(13), UbrkCons-EndRdx/Hold(27), UbrkCons-Dam%(27)
    Level 1: Entangling Arrow -- Acc-I(A)
    Level 2: Frostbite -- GravAnch-Immob(A), GravAnch-Immob/Rchg(3), GravAnch-Acc/Immob/Rchg(9), GravAnch-Acc/Rchg(23), GravAnch-Immob/EndRdx(29), GravAnch-Hold%(37)
    Level 4: Boxing -- Acc-I(A)
    Level 6: Arctic Air -- SWotController-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear(A), SWotController-Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/Rchg(7), SWotController-EndRdx/Rchg(7), SWotController-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx(23), SWotController-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx/Rchg(31), SWotController-Rchg/Dmg%(31)
    Level 8: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def(9), LkGmblr-Rchg+(17)
    Level 10: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(11)
    Level 12: Ice Slick -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(13)
    Level 14: Tough -- Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(A), TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx(15), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(17), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(31), S'fstPrt-ResKB(50)
    Level 16: Poison Gas Arrow -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(37)
    Level 18: Weave -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def(19), LkGmblr-Rchg+(19), EndRdx-I(34)
    Level 20: Acid Arrow -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(21)
    Level 22: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 24: Tactics -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(25), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(25), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(46), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(50), GSFC-Build%(50)
    Level 26: Super Speed -- Zephyr-ResKB(A)
    Level 28: Disruption Arrow -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(29)
    Level 30: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 32: Jack Frost -- SvgnRt-Acc/Dmg(A), SvgnRt-Dmg/EndRdx(33), SvgnRt-Acc/EndRdx(33), SvgnRt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(33), SvgnRt-Acc(34), SvgnRt-PetResDam(34)
    Level 35: Oil Slick Arrow -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(36), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(36), Posi-Dmg/Rng(36), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40), Posi-Dam%(43)
    Level 38: Ice Blast -- Apoc-Dmg(A), Apoc-Dmg/Rchg(39), Apoc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Apoc-Acc/Rchg(39), Apoc-Dmg/EndRdx(40), Apoc-Dam%(40)
    Level 41: Frost Breath -- Ragnrk-Dmg(A), Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg(42), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg(42), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx(43), Ragnrk-Knock%(43)
    Level 44: Ice Storm -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(45), Posi-Dmg/Rng(45), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(46), Posi-Dam%(46)
    Level 47: Frozen Armor -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def(48), LkGmblr-Rchg+(48), EndRdx-I(48)
    Level 49: Hibernate -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 0: Portal Jockey
    Level 0: Task Force Commander
    Level 0: The Atlas Medallion
    Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
    Level 50: Agility Core Paragon
    Level 50: Vorpal Core Final Judgement
    Level 50: Degenerative Radial Flawless Interface
    Level 50: Polar Lights Core Superior Ally
    Level 50: Clarion Total Core Invocation
    ------------
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Heal(15), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(21), Numna-Heal(37)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), P'Shift-EndMod(5), P'Shift-End%(11)
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Containment
    Level 1: Sprint -- Clrty-Stlth(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    ------------

    Set Bonus Totals:
    • 10.5% DamageBuff(Smashing)
    • 10.5% DamageBuff(Lethal)
    • 10.5% DamageBuff(Fire)
    • 10.5% DamageBuff(Cold)
    • 10.5% DamageBuff(Energy)
    • 10.5% DamageBuff(Negative)
    • 10.5% DamageBuff(Toxic)
    • 10.5% DamageBuff(Psionic)
    • 8.63% Defense(Melee)
    • 5.81% Defense(Smashing)
    • 5.81% Defense(Lethal)
    • 4.25% Defense(Fire)
    • 4.25% Defense(Cold)
    • 6.75% Defense(Energy)
    • 6.75% Defense(Negative)
    • 8% Defense(Psionic)
    • 10.5% Defense(Ranged)
    • 5.5% Defense(AoE)
    • 4% Enhancement(Held)
    • 4% Enhancement(Stun)
    • 4% Enhancement(Confused)
    • 78% Enhancement(Accuracy)
    • 4.4% Enhancement(Terrorized)
    • 8% Enhancement(Sleep)
    • 92.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    • 8% Enhancement(Immobilize)
    • 10% FlySpeed
    • 83.93 HP (8.25%) HitPoints
    • 10% JumpHeight
    • 10% JumpSpeed
    • Knockback (Mag -8)
    • Knockup (Mag -8)
    • MezResist(Confused) 2.75%
    • MezResist(Held) 2.75%
    • MezResist(Sleep) 2.75%
    • MezResist(Stun) 2.75%
    • 23.5% (0.39 End/sec) Recovery
    • 58% (2.46 HP/sec) Regeneration
    • 10% Resistance(Smashing)
    • 10% Resistance(Lethal)
    • 20.71% Resistance(Fire)
    • 20.71% Resistance(Cold)
    • 10% Resistance(Energy)
    • 10% Resistance(Negative)
    • 31.25% Resistance(Toxic)
    • 10% Resistance(Psionic)
    • 10% RunSpeed
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  13. newchemicals
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Zwillinger View Post
    I think you underestimate our desire to expand the game in more creative ways.

    Counter question:

    Let's say, hypothetically, we introduced a new AT, but because of the amount of time and cost it would take to develop it, we had no choice but to offer it in the Paragon Market (a possible scenario).

    Based on our established precedents, what do you feel would be a fair price, in Paragon Points?

    I'm interested in your responses.
    I think it would be really sad.

    If the AT is good, it would be called "pay to win"

    If the AT is not good, all that time and resources go to waste.
  14. newchemicals
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Tyger42 View Post
    And, yet. SG finds runs with his requirements that are a clear step down the road toward it... I'd say the evidence counters what you say here quite well.
    Why not go to Triumph and compete for players then?
  15. newchemicals
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Blood Red Arachnid View Post
    I can't run trials the way I want to because of the way they run trials!
    BRA: maybe you should go to Triumph and form a rival league to Snow Globes.
  16. newchemicals
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Darth_Khasei View Post
    You ask for the best primary to pair with time then exclude that very set...Brilliant.

    Why not just decide for yourself since you really don't want people to tell you the best since you already know what it is and you don't want it.
    Um, this. Best pirmary is Fire.

    The next suggestion would be dual pistols, but then you would be using incendiary rounds because its damage.
  17. newchemicals
    Make sure to keep us updated S_F so we know how this is going.
  18. newchemicals

    iTrial Crashes

    POST-ACTION

    Does this happen in Game "Safe Mode"?
  19. newchemicals
    <double post>

    Edit: double post please delete.
  20. newchemicals
    Speaking as someone who has a level 50 Grav/kin and with several other level 50 Kin controllers, defenders and corruptors. I can say that Grav/kin was my least favorite.

    It can solo safely, but team wise, many of the powers will end up angering teammates if used poorly.

    I find the sets that work best with kin are ones with PBAoE attacks since you want to get up close with Fulcrum Shift anyways. Also, you have massive regeneration with Transfusion. My Favorites are Fire Control, Dual Pistols, Electric Control and Electric Blast. Oh yeah, team with Brutes, they love the FS candy and good Brutes Taunt and herd for a big FS so they can really SMASH.

    Just my .02 inf
  21. newchemicals
    Maybe you should post CoH helper of your machine. So we can help fix your issues and/or know what parts to avoid.
  22. newchemicals
    I would actually uninstall all of ATI software from Control Panel > Programs and Features. Then reboot, then install 12.2
  23. newchemicals
    You have some rotten luck with crashes T_I

    I'm glad I didn't fork over 800pp for that expensive boutique pet. It actually has another bug according to another person who bought the thing.
  24. newchemicals
    Its more CYA on their part. There is no way HP engineering would allow it go out without enough juice.

    Its a re-badged 6450 it will run just fine on 300W. Let get your drivers updated first.
  25. newchemicals
    Of course Defender blizzard does the same damage as blaster blizzard.

    Well, once past 30 blasters start to underperform worse than corruptors. However, that's a different topic.

    Edit: if you want to see this fixed, you need to start a topic showing how to leverage its brokeness for MEGA xp and force the devs to make a change.