I've been mainly unlocking alpha slots.
Did a STF last night and at the last minute decided to get a ham-o instead due to the shard drop rate. Ended with seven shards and a crappy Ham-O. 
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I unlocked the slot on two toons, and ran an ITF. Got 6 shards and a component that I don't need until the uncommon tier.
The shard drop rate is a lot better than I expected.
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I thought the Official Designation was "boost" for the final product, and "component" for the TF/assembled pieces. Common shard drops are just shards.
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Shards -> Components -> Boosts -> (specific boost) Spiritual Radial Boost, etc.
That's what I'll be using, anyway.
After yesterday, unlocked 2 alpha slots, and got 1 shard shy of the Spiritual Radial Boost for Ele. Voo, the enhancement value given by the boost does show up in your enhancements window. I have BU 2 slotted with recharges (should be about 83%). BU is sitting on 102.3%. Seeing what the boost does is given to you in the window, just like added SOs.
The rest of the week will be dominated by schoolwork and workwork. Not happy about this >:[
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I hate to be the bringer of bad news... but Willpower sucks!!! you're better off rolling a regen
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^Professional Katana/regen build thread
What happened to your "3 shards in ten minutes! This is fantastic!" 
I've already forgotten about most of you
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Yes, it shows up as regular values. I'd like to see the break down of how much you are actually getting from the Incarnate slotted; ie, already at 99% recharge (and in a different color) the recharge added to it from the Shard.|
Originally Posted by Elegost
Shards -> Components -> Boosts -> (specific boost) Spiritual Radial Boost, etc.
That's what I'll be using, anyway. After yesterday, unlocked 2 alpha slots, and got 1 shard shy of the Spiritual Radial Boost for Ele. Voo, the enhancement value given by the boost does show up in your enhancements window. I have BU 2 slotted with recharges (should be about 83%). BU is sitting on 102.3%. Seeing what the boost does is given to you in the window, just like added SOs. The rest of the week will be dominated by schoolwork and workwork. Not happy about this >:[ |
When I get the next tier going, it'll be easier to see the difference in green numbers for heals. Recharge is just a stubborn *****
Not sure I like that naming convention. I shall create something wholly different, useful, and more confusing to the lesser folk.
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I played new powersets in Praetoria because it's all new to me.
Stamina at 2 and Ninja Run at 4 are dreamy.
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Originally Posted by VoodooCompany
What happened to your "3 shards in ten minutes! This is fantastic!"
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Agua Man lvl 48 Water/Electric Blaster
"To die hating NCSoft for shutting down City of Heroes, that was Freedom."
Ran an ITF, a LGTF, and joined in on popping the Hamidon (lol...bubble). After all of that I had 16 (nice even number) incarnate shards and the 2 shinies I got from the TFs. Used them all to give myself Cardial Boost...and I'll never have to worry about end problems anymore. Its great!!!
adapting is more fun to me than complaining about change
showing your repertoire proves your true range ;^}
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Is that your visual representation of "You were right, Voodoo. Again"?
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Unlocked 1 alpha slot last night, and want to get the rest of my 50s ready to go. I don't have as many as some other people do, so it's not as huge of a deal for me.
I should have more time tonight than I did last night, so if anyone is running the Alpha Unlock arc, I'd be happy to help get a team rolling.
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I see what you mean, and I can agree to that. I always have mids up so I can always check whenever I need, but I would definitely get behind that being added.
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Originally Posted by VoodooCompany
Yes, it shows up as regular values. I'd like to see the break down of how much you are actually getting from the Incarnate slotted; ie, already at 99% recharge (and in a different color) the recharge added to it from the Shard.
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Originally Posted by Iggy_Kamakaze
I hate to be the bringer of bad news... but Willpower sucks!!! you're better off rolling a regen
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^Professional Katana/regen build thread
I feel so behind now...
I only managed to unlock the Alpha slot on my DM/SR due to limited play time plus it's easier to jump in and solo rather than look for a team.
I didn't get to run any TFs but I'm planning to lurk around the server pretty much all day either Saturday or Sunday.
Who do I have to *&^% around here to get more Targeted AoE recipes added?
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YOU feel so behind? *laughs* Oh, you have no idea. This is going to take forever for me to catch up.
Go go guinea pigs so I can learn from you in...a year. :P
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I was trying to describe the alpha slot and all its math (without using math) to someone last night, and found myself using 'shards', 'salvage', and then 'enhancements'. I like components a bit more than salvage, since we already have like 20 types of salvage.. but I'll probably stick with 'enhancement', personally. Or, the (insert rarity) (insert end/dmg/acc/rech) Alpha-O.|
Originally Posted by Elegost
Shards -> Components -> Boosts -> (specific boost) Spiritual Radial Boost, etc.
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As for last night, got the slot unlocked on two guys and was able to slot a common End Redux Alpha-O in DC. But then I ended up just badging the night away.
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All 27 or so level 50's, alpha unlocked wooo!
Not a single one slotted yet, though.
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Rock, rock on Hamster.
Just 3 of my 50's unlocked so far. Debating on what to do with the rest of them. The arc is already getting kind of old.
As for slotting, instead of unlocking more, I was on an ITF with my emp def and got 7 additional shards plus the Nictus at the end. So looking to see if I can craft for the slot.
Respec or unlock...respec or unlock...new animations or respec... 
Really digging that uncommon Cardial thingy with my /WP. Running about 8 toggles, so I always had to keep an eye on my end. Now I don't even have to look at it.
I have no intention of unlocking the Alpha slot with all my 50's. Will probably get it on a few of my tanks. Maybe on my Def and a Scrapper or two.
Trying to decide if I want to work on another enhancement branch or to start hording shards and components for when the rare and ultra rare ones come out.
Actions speak louder than Vets.
The respec thing is really bumming me out. I'm holding out for Mids to be updated, and hopefully it has incarnate slots/information built in? :S If it doesn't come out by Saturday, I'll just dabble with a respec or two for the guys I know what I'll be picking up in place with the empty power slots. A lot of guys I still don't have a clue what to fill with that will actually be beneficial to them; get to work on revamping the majority of power pool powers that are wholefully underperforming
Did two more unlocks, and yeah, it's kind of annoying to do it on so many characters. Only going to do about 8 I think for now; the ones I know I'll play at 50 so they can start earning shards. Others that I don't play will still be on the back burner.
Not entirely sure what the problem is with people saying they need help on the unlock arc; solo'd 3 times at +0/x1 (for brevity's sake) on a Scrapper, blaster and troller. None of the "hard" fights took more than 2 minutes. I have a Shade, Defender, and Tank I'll be taking through and they are the only ones that might have issue? Though the defender will be the safest of them all; the Tank's damage output might be a problem
Apex TF Friday night?
I've already forgotten about most of you
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If you run the unlock mission in a group, it doesn't take very long to accomplish. It reallly probably doesn't hurt to at least unlock it and start accumulating stuff as you play those characters.
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Really digging that uncommon Cardial thingy with my /WP. Running about 8 toggles, so I always had to keep an eye on my end. Now I don't even have to look at it.
I have no intention of unlocking the Alpha slot with all my 50's. Will probably get it on a few of my tanks. Maybe on my Def and a Scrapper or two. Trying to decide if I want to work on another enhancement branch or to start hording shards and components for when the rare and ultra rare ones come out. |
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My blaster probably would have had issues going against two elite bosses. I hadn't taken any time to gather shivans or anything. I'm pretty sure my dominator, tank and brute can handle it, but I'm more than happy to help out others in a group if I'm on.|
Originally Posted by VoodooCompany
Not entirely sure what the problem is with people saying they need help on the unlock arc; solo'd 3 times at +0/x1 (for brevity's sake) on a Scrapper, blaster and troller. None of the "hard" fights took more than 2 minutes. I have a Shade, Defender, and Tank I'll be taking through and they are the only ones that might have issue? Though the defender will be the safest of them all; the Tank's damage output might be a problem |
(Scrapper and MM plowed through it with little effort.)
Arc# 92382 -- "The S.P.I.D.E.R. and the Tyrant" -- Ninjas! Robots! Praetorians! It's totally epic! Play it now!
Arc # 316340 -- "Husk" -- Azuria loses something, a young woman harbors a dark secret, and the fate of the world is in your hands.
I like the way the whole incarnate system plays out I just wish The drop rate was alil better for solo farming outside of TF's.
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Where's the "like" button?
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Originally Posted by St0ner
I like the way the whole incarnate system plays out I just wish The drop rate was alil better for solo farming outside of TF's.
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Who do I have to *&^% around here to get more Targeted AoE recipes added?
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Same as Cimerora access, I'll only be unlocking the Alpha Slot for good characters. I don't have nearly as much CoH time as I used to, so while it's a little sad to toss sentimental favorites like my Ice/Dev and MA/Regen namesake to the side, I think it's going to be necessary if I'm going to keep up as the endgame develops.|
Originally Posted by PennyPA
Just 3 of my 50's unlocked so far. Debating on what to do with the rest of them. The arc is already getting kind of old.
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As for the actual Alpha Slot itself, lower tiers we can earn right now are underwhelming for a lot of us who have already filled in build holes with IOs. The higher-end ones that bypass the ED barrier by a significant amount will be nice, though. (It won't be optimal from a DPS or survivability standpoint, but getting the Musculature Core Paragon on my BS/Shield moves Head Splitter one step closer to putting up pre-ED numbers.)
PenanceжTriage
I view the unlocking kinda like unlocking v-merits; kinda retarded but the benefits outweigh the time in the long run. Only one mission is really annoying to me (stupid jerk hero-one) and it's droppable.
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Rock, rock on Hamster.
So with a full day/night of putting it through it's paces, what do you think of the new shinies?
I did 2 TFs, so got 2 of those shards. Wound up with, I think, 18 total common shard drops during that time (also got my first purple in about a month!). I crafted the common Spiritual enhancer, and was 2 common shards shy of crafting the Heal/Recharge. Thought about staying up longer to see if I could get those 2 drops quickly, but didn't want to start getting into that habit. I think the drop rate for the shards was pretty decent overall, but not sure if it was skewed due to being TFs. If the common drops keep that rate for regular missions (based on mob size/# of bosses and LTs), those who don't team/do TFs shouldn't be too far off soloing their way into crafting the needed pieces for the various enhancers.
It's new, but I'm at a loss as to what really call these things. Between common/uncommon shards, and common/uncommon Incarnate....ehancers? Then there will be the rare/ultra rare. And then eventually 10 different *types* of Incarnate slots altogether. I think for now I'm going with shards=common drops, uncommon shards=TF/crafted salvage parts, Incarnates=the actual crafted enhancers.
Or I'll wait to see what Mental goes with and just copy him.
Oh, and I still hate the 1/6th crap and the values aren't that easy to keep track of to see what they are really doing when slotted; Might be easier once Mids is updated, but would like to see these values highlighted within the power info in the game IMO.
I've already forgotten about most of you