Try this current thread: http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat....=0#Post13656948
It's an ongoing discussion so if you have any questions you might want to ask in there.
If you can get your tank to 50 do you really need a guide?
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If you can get your tank to 50 do you really need a guide?
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Apparently yes ... as evidenced by all the 50s asking for respec builds 
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If you can get your tank to 50 do you really need a guide?
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Apparently yes ... as evidenced by all the 50s asking for respec builds
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This sudden rash of "instant 50, just add MA" has been worrying me ever since issue 14 launched, however in the OP's defense there's a difference between looking for other opinions to maximize a build and the clueless "I don't know how to build my shiny new level 50 _____."
One is looking for ideas and approaches he may not have thought of while leveling up, the other just wants to skip straight to the ultimate build he has no idea how to play. I'll read thru guides on powersets and combinations I already have at 50, frequently the guide will make me look at a power or combination in a way I hadn't thought of while leveling.
COH has just been murdered by NCSoft. http://www.change.org/petitions/ncso...city-of-heroes
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If you can get your tank to 50 do you really need a guide?
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Apparently yes ... as evidenced by all the 50s asking for respec builds
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This sudden rash of "instant 50, just add MA" has been worrying me ever since issue 14 launched, however in the OP's defense there's a difference between looking for other opinions to maximize a build and the clueless "I don't know how to build my shiny new level 50 _____."
One is looking for ideas and approaches he may not have thought of while leveling up, the other just wants to skip straight to the ultimate build he has no idea how to play. I'll read thru guides on powersets and combinations I already have at 50, frequently the guide will make me look at a power or combination in a way I hadn't thought of while leveling.
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I agree. Ironically I find myself enjoying the MA system for just that purpose ... seing what works and what doesn't instead of having to rely on the theory crafter's logic (more times then not most opinions I see on these boards come from a theoretical standpoint vs. a practical one).
I tend to look at guides for two things.
1. Has that power combination been done? Did the writer of the guide enjoy it? Would it be a play style I would like?
2. Ok, I have my 50 and IO'd him out. What have other people done. Hmm, that's something I didn't think about before. Why did that work for him.
I tend to stick to a few characters. So I try to maximize the characters I have since I'm more of a concept, build a story around the guy and use him a lot.
I agree totally. Guides are a great starting point and/or source of information on things you may not have thought of.
I usually have to actually play a build before I genuinely know if the playstyle is going to suit me (which is also one of the reasons I really enjoy the quick levelling now ... not feeling like I'm stuck with a toon who didn't pan out the way I wanted) and I find guides not usually too informative in that regard (playstyle being so very subjective).
I'm looking for a guide to build my tanker once he hits 50. I've looked at the guides and can't find anything on what skills I need to get, what enhancements to put in or anything. Has anyone got any referrence that I can look at.