Running Out of Character Ideas
By
Aluminum_Dave,
Posted on: 2010-04-06 09:34 in Archetypes and Powers General Discussion
You could use the random AT generator in my signature to get a random AT and powerset. Pick the first one from which you've not done either power set, and dig in. 
Lewis
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Rather than state a combination of powersets, I will just throw out some of the things I find the most FUN |
Originally Posted by obscureent
I'm not much of a forum poster, but in times of great desperation...one must branch into new worlds. I'm a veteran of 6 years and when i first started out, this game was all about the FUN of the characters. As of late though, I found myself more focused on just getting characters to level 50, and have lost the FUN of the game.
So, im looking to restore the old feeling by trying new power combinations. I'm asking for all you forum-types to give me your Favorite character. A need a really fun one. Any archtype will do, im relatively versatile, and have access to all archtypes and DP. Mainly looking for a Hero. Here's a list of my Current Characters: Empathy/Dark Defender Spines/Regeneration Scrapper Dual Pistols/Ice Manipulation Blaster Plant Control/Radiation Emission Controller Invulnerability/Axe Tank Natural Peacebringer Electric Melee/Shield Defense Brute Ninjas/Dark Mastermind |
Energy Blast :: This set is just so beautiful graphically, and the Knockback makes you just feel like a Super Hero. Whats even better is that you can play a Defender version or a Blaster Version depending on your tastes. Or Both. Heck I think someone gets Powerblast in their epic choices. Controller ?
Martial Arts :: Once again a nice looking set full of Super Hero feel. I still giggle every time I Crane Kick someone over a balcony rail inside a mission. Now that they have added alternate animations, you can better customize your attacks.
Super Strength :: Just like Martial Arts for Scrappers, this powerset evokes the spirit of tankers completely with its powerful punches, footstomp, handclap, hurl etc... And also like Martial Arts we now have customizable animations so you can better tailor your character.
There are more powersets I could go into, but you get the idea: Visual appeal, Knockback, killer GFX all make me a happy player.
Another thing I like to do from time to time is make out-of-the-box characters.
As an example, here are my latest attempts at playing something unusual.
Radiation-Dark Defender with a twist. Inspired by Luminara's guide for a Melee-Fender, plus my own personal wish that we could get an AT that has Defender Primaries and Melee Secondaries, This character was meant to be an in-your-face melee character. I had 2 pool attack powers, plus dark blast and gloom (which both have kind of a punching animation) as well as Sands of Mu. The character would throw out his debuffs and run in to punch stuff. I didnt stick with it, but this idea is still in the back of my mind and there will come a day when I will dust it off and try it again.
Mind-Radiation Controller. Inspired by another guide called "Building a Wartroller", I wanted this concept to be a Blaster in Controller "clothing". Unlike my Melee-fender, this character is a BLAST (no pun intended). This one is a keeper, and not for the reasons you might think. I suffer no end of hilarity using "confuse". You cannot imagine the joy of turning Tsoo sorcerers, Lost Mind controllers, Vahzlok Bombs, Sky Raider Engineers, etc... into friends and annihilating a spawn with ease.
The whole idea of playing one AT and trying to emulate another intrigues me alot.
Hope this helps
BIOSPARK :: DARKTHORN :: SKYGUARD :: WILDMAGE
HEATSINK :: FASTHAND :: POWERCELL :: RUNESTAFF
I enjoyed my WS.
I enjoy all my Kin defender's
You could always play an AT you never see...like a sonic defender?
AR/EM was fun..
If you've never really PvP'd or never liked PvP'ing, I'd recommend giving it another chance..
I'm at 63mth's atm and dont see a end in sight, eventho I'm not really excited about anything right now, cept ill get to make a VEAT with the new unlock lvl.
I recently made a stone tank also! I've deleted 2 25ish stones in the past..always hated stone and dual blades, but hey its something different so ill try it again..
perma jump is ---> /up 1
My 2 cents?
Cent #1 : The most fun I've had in the game is with my Illusion/Sonic Controller. Illusion is very unique and different from other control sets, and sonic is rather rare (in my experience), making your character (even) more unique.
Cent #2: Go look at the weapon customization page in paragon wiki and find a cool looking weapon. Make a character based on that. (Of course you may have to wait a while before you can get it if its a vanguard/roman/ect weapon, but that just adds to the feeling of accomplishment when you get it)
If I can still hit it, I'm not getting enough xp!
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Originally Posted by Twoflower
You'd need a scanning electron microscope to find me a violin small enough to play an appropriate song of pity for farmers, exploiters, or anyone else who gets caught bending the design intention of the game past the breaking point by MARTy.
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For me one of the latest hard things to do was hold LR all by oneself, while the rest of the team destroys the machines. Find an extremely hard task like this and make a character that can do it. He hits above the cap. Is there a way to-hit debuff him. Before he one-punches you. I guess this can be a whole new thread. To reiterate; Just fnd something u cant do and make a toon to do it. can a Stone Tank do it? i have a Storm/NRG Def thats alot of fun, but definitely wont be able to hold. I guess it is hard to make new toon to love more then ur already favorites.