Signature powers... for players -- I had this idea
By
AaronH,
Posted on: 2007-01-06 20:29 in Suggestions and Ideas
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New Unlockable, Level 35
At level 40, players will unlock the animations. Here is where players can customize the animation of their signature power. There would be various animations to chose from. The animation would have an impact on what the power does. Basically, the animations would be split up into:
1 Second Animations
2 Second Animations
3 Second Animations
4 Second Animations
Interruptable
Basically, the shorter the animation time, the less effect the power does, and the longer (all the way to interruptable) the greater effect it does. Thus, a 1 second power receives no bonus but perhaps a 4 second animation power receives a 60% bonus. (Just an example)
By this point too, you are earning more points (One per level) to further customize your power.
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You mean lvl 35 not 40?
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This ^^ is used so often, is /sign a command IG?
My power, as an ex-Borg, if this were possible anyway, would Assimilate, which turns almost any - but only one - combat NPC into a MM-control-style pet, including the Longbow in the PVP zones or almost any enemy, but not AV/Monster/GMs or Police Drone-type NPCs.
I haven't read every page, but I wonder if there has been a Dev reponse to this thread?
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It's stickied. That's a pretty dark affirmative dev response.
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Power leveling is sticked, not exactly an indication of an affirmation.
"Samual_Tow - Be disappointed all you want, people. You just don't appreciate the miracles that are taking place here."
Ultimus, I read your post and I must say I immediately thought of EQ 2's Achievement Tree ... and I loved EQ 2. And now your telling me that my character, all my characters can actually feel like a Super-Hero/Super-Villain and actually stand out in a game where everyone and their freakin grandmother is super??
[u]/SIGNED[u].
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Ultimus, I read your post and I must say I immediately thought of EQ 2's Achievement Tree ... and I loved EQ 2. And now your telling me that my character, all my characters can actually feel like a Super-Hero/Super-Villain and actually stand out in a game where everyone and their freakin grandmother is super??
[u]/SIGNED[u].
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amen.
Guess I'll contribute my own personal power:
Dragonscar: Level 53, Invulnerable, Super Strong, Pyre Mastery Tanker
Type: Independent Hero
Strengths: Immunity to Fire damage, +25% Res to -Fly effects, +1000% Fly Speed, +Rech +Regen and +Rec when hit by a fire attack (+50% for as long as the DoT effect lasts). +25% Res and Def when attacked by an opponent of Magic origin, +25% Resistance to Holds and Immobilization
Weakness: +100% Damage taken by Cold damage, -Fly when hit by Cold Damage, -Rech -Regen and -Rec (-50% for the duration), Decrease in HP (-25%), Decrease in Endurance (-50%), Decrease in speed (-25%).
Signature Power: Blastwave
Effect: Extreme DMG (PBAoE, DoT, Fire, Energy, Smashing), +900% DMG, +50% ACC, +200% HP, +200% End., +150% Rech., +150% Regen., +150% Rec., +50% Res (All but Ice), Immunity to Fire, 99% Immunity to Status Changes, Immunity to Fear, Special; Use: Automatic Toggle
Description: When Dragonscar's health drops perilously low and is in danger of defeat, an overwhelming berserker state overcomes him, transforming him into a terrifying monstrosity, a puppet taken over by a greater being. It gives him an incredible burst of power, heals his wounds almost instantly, and increases his toughness exponentially. Unfortunately, he is out of control and cannot distinguish friend from foe, equally liable to attack heroes as well as villains. Furthermore, the power is only active while his HP is below maximum. Once he is fully restored, his rage wears off, and his health, recharge rates, and endurance levels are all reset to half of their original values, either until he Rests, or until the next virtual day. Dragonscar also receives four unique powers under his condition: Cataclysmic Shockwave, Nihilism Inferno, Desolation Burst, and Howl of Oblivion, which are used automatically at the Inner Being's whim.
Cataclysmic Shockwave: Extreme Dam. (PBAoE), 100% Chance to Knockback/Knockup, +10000% Knockback/Knockup Distance (-Opponent's Res to Knockback/Knockup), Smashing, Chance to Disorient
Nihilism Inferno: Extreme Dam. (+High DoT, Cone AoE), Fire, Energy, 90% Chance to Fear
Desolation Burst: Extreme Dam. (+Extreme DoT, Large PBAoE), Fire, Smashing, 90% Chance to Fear/Knockback/Disorient
Howl of Oblivion: No Dam., Sonic, 95% Chance to Disorient (1 minute - Opponent's Res.), Summon (3 Minion-level Spirits per Opponent in PBAoE range)
Personal Missions: Journey into the Self--Dragonscar takes a journey of self-discovery, learning about his past, how he was created, and eventually culminating in taming his personal demon--a vile, ancient, dragon arch-mage known as J'yoshiro. It is a battle that could shape the fate of the universe itself.
. . . Hey, a guy can be honest about what his character really is, can't he? Can't do everything in a game though--not yet. =3
I love this Idea but have to wonder, Does this power take the place of one of the powers we choose during our levels which we unlock a power? Or will this just be an extra power?
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from what i gather, this would be in addition to existing powers.. as a matter of fact, it would probably end up in a Power Pool labeled "Signature" or something similar.
especially due to people wanting the ability to either have one Uber-power or a few lesser ones (all depends on how points are spent).
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Dude thats.....an awesome idea! Now i can have my own PlanetKilling Super Move.Two thumbs up.
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Ultimus you are brilliant, this idea is the best i have ever seen, /signed, and this kinda has tacit endorsement from the Devs so if this happens...you..are..a..GOD
*schemes about ubermove*
muahahahaha
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Signed wholeheartedly, with my own signature move plotted out:
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Sands of Egypt:
Cone Extreme [Smashing Damage, Knockback, Hold, Large Cone]
The ancient magic of Egypt at the command of Thoth's Incarnate reaches its apex in the ability to call up a great portion of egypt's sands, a sweeping wave of earth that can sweep enemies off their feet and bury them under its suffocating waves.
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Signed wholeheartedly, with my own signature move plotted out:
Skye Valentine [50 Scrapper/31 Warshade/18 Controller, Storyline-based Incarnate]
Sands of Egypt:
Cone Extreme [Smashing Damage, Knockback, Hold, Large Cone]
The ancient magic of Egypt at the command of Thoth's Incarnate reaches its apex in the ability to call up a great portion of egypt's sands, a sweeping wave of earth that can sweep enemies off their feet and bury them under its suffocating waves.
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Wouldn't that be Geb, not Thoth?
i hate to say it, but a lot of people have been putting ideas into their SigPows that just wouldn't happen. now, don't get me wrong.. i love seeing the creativity of it all, it's just that i think people may be thinking they can create ANYthing they wish.
fact of the matter is.. while the initial idea allows for a wide array of looks/anims/etc for a power.. it only allows for using what's currently available in the code.
so, while "my hero will call to the heavens and a rain of cats and dogs falls on his enemies in an AoE/DoT/Confuse combo" sounds like a power someone, somewhere would want.. it's not doable because we don't have a "raining cats and dogs" code in the database.
i'm truly not trying to shoot down anybody's ideas.. just giving a heads up that if this actually happens, you will (most likely) be picking from a set of what's available already.. hopefully ALL of what's available! 
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If this means, I that I can spec my character to offical be a "speedster" then sure you got my vote!
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this is a very good idea ultimus...i think it could really help cox and it seems like you put a lot of time and thought into this
Have there been any Dev responses in this thread? I see its been stickied has been gettin alot of attention. Im guessing they're thinking about it?
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they've probably looked at it but the reason the devs are slow at puttin stuff out and don't respond much is because they have a lot on their plate so i'm sure they're lookin at it but too busy to really get involved
After finally reading this.. I kinda like it. The only thing I don't agree with, is being able to take your sig. power and making it into a craftable temp. power to hand off to someone else. That just doesn't make sense to me. I just can't find how or why a hero/villain would decide to hand off what was something that essentially says "ME!" to another, or how mutation and natural orgins could "craft" a replica of their power. Signature powers would be signature because they would be yours.. not.. yours and whom you choose to sell it to.
lol
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This idea sounds awesome!
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