rbfalife

Hey all, I'm a long time player within Cox and a long time writer. It's been maybe a year or two since I've done any decent writings that I can think of. But anyways, I'll continue on with the point of this post.

-What's This Post Really About?-

I am what you call a Freelance writer, I can write anything and still make it look good. But I haven't done many game stories, so I thought I would start here and gain my skills back up by offering to write for people.

-But why would you post this in the art sections?-

Mainly because I love when artwork has a good story behind it. All I would need to write about something is by having a screenshot or drawing of your character (also may need a bio if you have one).

-What kind of stories do you write?-

Every type. You just request...if you need a bio for your character, I'm the one to help you. If you just was a medium length story of your character fighting I do that as well.

-How much does it cost?-

This is absolutely free. I will create it as long as you do your part by putting in a screenshot/drawing. I am trying to get better at creative writing. I would appreciate any and all requests as possible.

-How long does it take you to create a good story?-

It all varies depending on my hours I have available. On weekends I can create one in about 3 hours. This includes a rough draft, editing, and the final draft of your character.

-Can I submit multiple characters for one story?-

Yes, you may. I will take no more then 6 at one time. I wont accept anymore at this time, because the more characters involved in one story will take more time to create then a single character one. I'd like to give everyone a chance to have their character written and not have to waste a full Saturday on just one person.

-So how do I Sign up?-

Just post below a screenshot of your character (multiple if you can so I can get a good description on him/her) and what you would like. A biography or a battle story for a lack of a better phrase. If you choose to have the second one, you will have to also attach your characters brief history, just so I know a little more about him or her.

If you have any questions contact me @rbfalife.

I'll be looking forward to starting tonight on one after I finish my characters and post it here as an example.

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Wow, all the information you can get from the website on each powerset, right at your fingertips! (/irony off)

I wish people would actually write their own guides instead of just throwing a bunch of in-game text and stuff other people have written up, making a few mid's builds, and calling it a guide.

where's the upside and downside of each power? where's the reasons for taking/skipping? Where's the personality?
accuracy aside (admittedly the power descriptions are pretty accurate, a lot of good people spent a lot of work making sure they were accurate, although I don't see you crediting anyone else) This is little more than a copy and paste work. NOT a good guide.

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Actually I did give credits to NcSoft. Also, I believe that I shouldnt put too much personal opinion into each one as I may mis-describe/mis-interprete a power or two...so sticking with the facks is the best thing to do. Also, if you dont like it, it is personal opinion and I respect it, but I'm sure others will like/enjoy it.

-Thanks for the Criticism, good and Bad-

-Rbfalife-

Ahhh I see...well I hope you enjoyed them =)...I just love rendering, so couldnt help but do it on her picture.

Also I have on question. Where did her Blue hair come from? It was a tad bit short as well...but think you should have done the hair in the darkest brown color you could get without actually using black.

Shhh its a secret

Here she is again...redid her eyes so they actually glow now
http://rbfalife.deviantart.com/art/D...-Eyes-78602587

So After I looked at her in game and your picture (which you did an awesome job on) I decided I would just add some light in it. So I created a glow on her body...messed up a bit on the face...will be redoing that part soon....but here it is:
http://rbfalife.deviantart.com/art/D...ified-78517280

lol that was good!

Nice!

-Oops made a mistake-

Wow thats awesome! Loving it...

Wow this was ttly awesome. Great drawing done.

Ok I think I'll give it a go....(Not very short...tried my best...I tend to overthink things...this is more of a costume bio.)

Fire-Kin Genie a mystic...who's blood red hair touched the middle of her back began pondering about her past. She looked at her portrait just Three years ago and now...how much she had changed. But she knew she had no time to think, it was all about fighting crime. She slipped into her heroic outfit...which looked marvelous.

She wore a tight top with no shoulder straps or sleeves. It's red color glistened as she stepped into the light. She put on her red sleek pants, with white stars on the sides of her thighs. Three in a row on each side shining White. She put on her boots, red and white, then Her White V belt. She looked in the mirror, and as she stood there, she carefully put on her Angelic Wings on her head and tossed her long cape around her neck. Her arms were almost a glowing white color as she left the room...It was time to fight for justice.

HighBeam I would like to say thanks. I am currently using this guide to help me get my Ouro badges, and find it very helpful.

*whistles while he waits*

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Care to explain your opinion on it being next to useless to slot Combat Jump ?

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Combat Jumping is only 2.25% defense.
3-slot it with 3 lvl 50 Defense IOs and you get a measly 3.57%.

Combat Jumping IMO is good for slotting LoTG + rech or Karma -KB IOs (if you don't wanna pick Acrobatics, for pve a Karma IO will do in most cases for knockback)

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Exactly. CJ's also there in case you get Immob'ed. Just make sure you are getting the maximum amount of returns, for your enhancement investment. Bah on those low performers!

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Well I must agree the defense is quite low, but it stacks very well with other defense shields (Weave, and Rock amor if you take it). Also it is double effect if you have Power boost like i took on my new formatted Fire/Kin. Great for farming on my character, (I farm something different then most, which is why I took PB).

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To All:

Except in the actual Guide to Guides thread, I don't ever trot out my forum title, mostly because it's meaningless, however, as the Editor to the Guide to Guides and working with the community reps in keeping this forum (Player Guides) in order, let me assure everyone:

A sample build such as this belongs in the Player Guides sections (where it currently is, i.e., here).

Period.

No need to take personal hostilities against the OP and try to take away her right to post her sample build in this forum just as thousands of others have.

So, back off from that train of discussion. Don't let the word "Guide" become too narrowly defined. It's a more generic term.

Discuss the merits of the build for which it is being used or don't post anything at all. This is not a free for all section of the boards.

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First off, We are giving constructive criticism to her. Secondly, don't let your title get to you, because hoenstly we are paying customers, so therefore, we have every right to speak freely, as we are not "harassing" her, jut stating that this would belong in a better section. I do appreciate your work, but your common "Know it all" tone does bother me at times such as now. But other then that, everyone will be ok with a little criticism and opinions. Take it and live it, because honestly, it cant be stopped.

Hrmm *still waiting*

Now I'd hate to but in such a lovely conversation, but this build is alright. But as for attitudes on here, its horrific to be exact. State your opinions clearly, rather then being defensive and adamant. But really thats all I have to say about that, moving onwards towards more relative ideas.

Personally, I built my Fire/Kin differently, but I can see this build working, even against better judgement in slotting and power slots. I think that any and all Fire/Kins can deal without stamina, definetly with the newly built IO system. Also, I am not a big fan of Siphon Power, because honestly it can be avoided with a Fire/kinetics. It's a rarely used power in my case and I'd rather spam Ring of Fire, Char, Mental Blast on bosses (Which all do about same damage as Fire Blast on my character). Ring of Fire also let me make due without having to choose stamina. I chose tough and weave on my character because it stacks well with my resistant shield and with the defense offered in stealth and Combat Jump. But honestly, this is your build, and personally would have slotted differently. This is constructive criticism, so do not take it to heart nor get a snooty/bad attitude like my two year old cousin does.

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Rough Draft Pencil Pose 3

Okay after taking your recomendations I lowered the left arm (his right) and raised the other and fixed it a bit (I hope)

Brought in War Witch to face his wrath.......Okay beat me up I know it stinks

Warface Pose 3

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Wow this looks great! Inspires me to want to draw something...
*Remembers*
Oh wait..I cant draw =P

Now P_P I just saw your last post before it was changed and personally I didnt like it. Saying "Cry Moar Please" is just a way to show your age. You are by all means too cocky in all your post basically saying you are better then everyone. Your build is NOT perfect nor is it a typical example of a Fire-Kin. You posted this guide so it could get critiqued and thats what all are doing. Take the advice and alter you guide a bit, because honestly this isnt even a guide. You are missing power pools still. Mids isnt too hard to Download to show statistics. But that all I have to say.

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I'm uncertain as to the benefits of Siphon Speed+Super Speed+Swift, seeing as Super Speed alone will let you hit the run cap. On the other hand, there's very little vertical movement without temp powers.

Siphon Speed's nice for the slow effect, but Hot Feet can do the same. Siphon Speed's run boost, however, does seem to make Super Speed a bit redundant; the Stealth effect is decent enough from SS, but there's nothing like Steamy Mist to stack it with; does it have Celerity +Stealth?

For vertical movement coupled with any of the run speed powers, why not pick IR? It's superjump, can get by with just one slot (or two, if you want to put in Unbounded Leap +Jump and +Stealth), and doesn't really need a recharge.

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Onyl one thing...Siphon speed does +recharge and stacked 2-3 times it can be quite helpful. Other then that I agree with everything.

Who's posting her...oops my bad >.>

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I'm confused. Are we supposed to be impressed? Why would Mods even care about this?

I'll be in the corner with my pointy hat on.

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Umm yeah I think I'll join you

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Sorry, thought this was a guide...I'll just be moving along now...

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What more do you need? I showed you everything I have.. for my Fire Kin Build.

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Well this guide is absolutely amazing! I love how everything was explained and how you gave alternate Choices. Kudos to you! You can -always- send me e-mails of new guides because yours are absolutely amazing!

Wow this is nice! Good luck and Good Job on what you've done!