How do you feel about the Incarnate System?

So far I'm really liking the system itself. The bonuses are decent and don't take too much to craft (so far).

I have to say I do not like the fact that the missions to unlock the slot are filled with EBs. I had no problem soloing the arcs with my two current main toons, but when I tried to unlock the slot on my dark/ice and Kin/Elec defenders I came up with an epic fail.

I also wish the shard drops would fall at a better rate outside of TFs.

Absolutely LOVE it! I was pleasantly surprised to see that the Incarnate Shard drops occurred far more often than I anticipated. Even while soloing. Yes teaming and doing TFs will get you the needed Incarnate components faster, but to me that's pretty much a given. Keep in mind that in the Incarnate system's earliest stages there didn't even exist a way to get your Incarnate slotted through purely solo content. So I think it's wonderful the devs added that option to cater to the solo players.

Considering that for many issues, all the "new content" tended to be for low to mid levels, I think it's great that the "end game" content is getting a good bit of love. Regardless of whether or not it's your thing (I'm personally indifferent towards it), more end game content is something that many players have been clamoring for. So I'm happy they're finally getting it and in general seem to be happy with the results. And I doubt it will be the ONLY thing the devs will focus on from here on out.

And as much as people like to knock it, AE has always been my answer for "never-ending" content. Since that came onto CoX, I've never really worried about running out of new content. And I'm not referring to the farming/exploitable AE missions. Contrary to popular belief, there are indeed some VERY GOOD story arcs in there - many in my opinion are just as good, if not better, than the standard CoX content. As long as you take advantage of its intended use, I don't see why it wouldn't be a viable option for those who wish for more content regardless of your level. Just my opinion!

It feels pretty cool so far!
I'm not one to be into doing things just for the carrots, but I really love the fact that the shards drop separate from all other rewards and no matter what you're doing, so long as it is level 50+ (I do have to wonder if eventually they can add it to the AE system as well... however I am completely in favor of sitting back on that and waiting and seeing if it is doable without making it a get incarnate quick scheme and never ever becoming that).

The one thing that I love about people being a little more focused on certain characters is... It is generally a good thing when the community around you is based on consistently present characters. Even if someone only plays once a week... When it is the same character each time you play with them... it adds a bit to the fun, especially for role-players.
Not that I don't delve in playing many alts... I do... But I love trying to stick with mains much more than the others.

So, that is a nice benefit, in my opinion. And not to force people to play that way... but to give them reasons that make it fun for them to play those same characters.

One thing I am not entirely certain that I like (And not entirely certain that I don't like) is how the components are assigned to particular TFs/tasks.
It really doesn't matter, as the shards come from practically anything and everything, and making the components is a very simple task.
However, the aspect of guiding players to do particular TFs (that really, lore-wise, aren't related to the incarnate system) just rubs me the wrong way a tiny bit.
I'm not sure that will come into play as a real negative in any meaningful regard... but I'm eye-ing that just a bit to see if it does end up creating a situation that bothers me a little in some way that I have not yet realized.
Honestly, I don't see how... as any of those TFs/Raids will most likely net you enough to make whatever component you wish to have.
Selecting Reward Merits is still a good option, hehehe.

So far, I am liking the feel of it and the results on the community (And how, even though most [including me, a little bot] are making mad dashes to do and accomplish all of this, the whole thing really doesn't need to be a focused effort on the players' parts... The rewards can just come along the way).
There is still a lot of time to observe and see how things shape up, but it looks good thus far!

I know the forums frown upon any critism of this holy game in any way shape or form, but.......

K, yes, you guys are spouting off little unrelated bits of content, I am talking a new lvl 1 to 50 experience....like cov and what they just started with preatoria.

If you are happy with the content they have gave you, that's great! I would like a new 1 to 50 experience....somewhere new for my toons to spend their careers, not just an hour here or there and still spending 95 percent of my road to 50 doing the same things I have done for 5 years...... And if feeling that way warrants your fanboi bashing of me, then so be it !

I have spent most of my game time for the last few days respecing my many, many characters, so I haven't had time to try all the new goodies. I have taken 5 of my 50s through the Incarnate arc, 3 solo, and so far, two of them did a TF and then was able to slot the basic slot. I have yet to try the new TFs, but I hear that they are a challenge.