Need suggestions for my "main" character.
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BrandX,
Posted on: 2010-12-07 24:09 in Archetypes and Powers General Discussion
I guess an Energy Melee character with specifically coloured pom poms would be the first "Starforce" I would think of.
Energy Melee/Invulnerability Tank/Scrapper/Brute.
Dark/Dark Tank/Scrapper/Brute/Defender.
Kinetic/Willpower Tank/Scrapper/Brute.
Energy/Anything Defender/Blaster/Corrupter.
Radiation/Anything Defender/Blaster/Corrupter.
Those are the only ones that I can think of...
Hope this helps.
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Originally Posted by Starforce
Hello, all.
I have recently changed accounts and had to re-roll my namesake character (Starforce). So, I'm coming here looking for suggestions on what sets might be a good fit for the "new" him. I currently have him as a Fire/Rad Corruptor; and I enjoy everything about that combo except for the glaring lack of mez prot. Plus, I prefer defense builds...and it will be hard to softcap a Fire/Cor without taking Scorpian's pool and still keeping all the powers I want. Short version: I am looking for an end-game character with sets that fit the name Starforce. I am looking for a PvE character and build; but also one that could PvP at least acceptably. I prefer mez protection if possible, and have burnt myself out on playing Fire/Kins for a bit. So...any thoughts/suggestions? -Star |
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Originally Posted by Starforce
Hello, all.
I have recently changed accounts and had to re-roll my namesake character (Starforce). So, I'm coming here looking for suggestions on what sets might be a good fit for the "new" him. I currently have him as a Fire/Rad Corruptor; and I enjoy everything about that combo except for the glaring lack of mez prot. Plus, I prefer defense builds...and it will be hard to softcap a Fire/Cor without taking Scorpian's pool and still keeping all the powers I want. Short version: I am looking for an end-game character with sets that fit the name Starforce. I am looking for a PvE character and build; but also one that could PvP at least acceptably. I prefer mez protection if possible, and have burnt myself out on playing Fire/Kins for a bit. So...any thoughts/suggestions? -Star |
.........Peacebringer........
*ducks the bottles and cans thrown his way*
Im serious tho. "Starforce"? Aliens? Lightform? I mean, it fits! If you are going for a concept toon that fits the name Starforce the peacebringer sounds really cool. The different forms are even named after stars! And despite the instant flaming I'm going to get from the l33t crowd here in a minute, they are really fun to play. I will now go back to happily playing my "underpowered" AT and await the hate parade.
Have a look at Sonic Resonance if you plan to team.
Its pretty good for doing a tough ranged character, with mez protection to all but sleeps.
Combine Dispersion and Charged Armour and you have 67% S/L resists with around 55% vs Energy. Its good for building up both Ranged and AoE defence using Thunderstrike and Aegis sets, and then hover-blasting.
Its not a good solo set though, since a lot of the best powers need a teammate to work. Disruption Field in particular.
I've got a Fire/Sonic Corrupter for some AoE carnage, and a Sonic/Energy Defender for, well, more chaotic AoE carnage, but alos some personal protection.
I'd recommend Defender over Corrupter because the buff values are noticeably better, unless you want to take Fore Blast.
If you want to solo, Force Field is much better, but less "Star Force" somehow.
To me, Sonic Resonance/Energy Blast really captures that whole Captain Mar-vell/Silver Surfer cosmic energy vibe where you can harness some kind of science energy to bolster your durability, fire big dirty concussive blasts, fly, possibly transmute elements or boost your physical strength etc etc.
I think this is more in the imagination than anything.
I have a tanker and a brute (sisters, actually) who could fit the "Starforce" theme, but it's got nothing to do with their powers. It's the costume and the back story I wrote. Both are visitors from another planet. One's good (the tanker) and could be a member of an interplanetary police force called "Starforce." (She's actually more of a scientist/explorer whose alien physiology makes her super tough and strong).
So I'd pick what ever class you want to play, name the character Starforce, and then just pick a good costume and back story to go with the name. Powers don't matter as much, imo.
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Originally Posted by Griff Mender
.........Peacebringer........
*ducks the bottles and cans thrown his way* Im serious tho. "Starforce"? Aliens? Lightform? I mean, it fits! If you are going for a concept toon that fits the name Starforce the peacebringer sounds really cool. The different forms are even named after stars! And despite the instant flaming I'm going to get from the l33t crowd here in a minute, they are really fun to play. I will now go back to happily playing my "underpowered" AT and await the hate parade. |
I would actually agree with this. I've gotten two human-only PB's to 50, the second one born after being attacked by a sudden desire to have an "outer space" like character. My main is a tri-form Warshade, but I wanted bright stars. As far as mez protection, Dwarf and Lightform both give it to you.
Aside from that, any Energy set would work well. I would really suggest creating a new character, then heading straight to the powers screen to see what they look like and what you can make them look like with color customization. There are probably some sets that wouldn't normally be considered for your character concept that could now fit really well.
We often sit and think of you,
We often speak your name;
There is nothing left to answer,
But your photo in the frame.
-Anon.
I'd vote some kind of Dom. You get ranged attacks and control. You said mez protection was important and Doms get it while in Domination. It's not cheap but perma-Domination = perma mez protection.
Freedom: Blazing Larb, Fiery Fulcrum, Sardan Reborn, Arctic-Frenzy, Wasabi Sam, Mr Smashtastic.
MFing warshade.
rad/rad corruptor or defender.
nrg/nrg blaster.
km/wp tanker.
Appreciate all of the suggestions, thanks.
PBs are a great suggestion.......its just that my last "main" was a PB. ; )
Very fun to play; but average damage at best, average at PvP(not a ton of burst damage), no real debuff, no PPPS, and no mez protection. I had him up to 35% DEF to all and 50% resist to all - then he was okay to play.
But it feels like that the cash/io(s) are better spent on a build that might flourish more, end game.
-Star
I had a "Starboy" (on Virtue no less; go me) who was Mind/Energy; Mind might seem weird, but it worked. Or you could go FF/Energy.
Hello, all.
I have recently changed accounts and had to re-roll my namesake character (Starforce). So, I'm coming here looking for suggestions on what sets might be a good fit for the "new" him.
I currently have him as a Fire/Rad Corruptor; and I enjoy everything about that combo except for the glaring lack of mez prot. Plus, I prefer defense builds...and it will be hard to softcap a Fire/Cor without taking Scorpian's pool and still keeping all the powers I want.
Short version: I am looking for an end-game character with sets that fit the name Starforce. I am looking for a PvE character and build; but also one that could PvP at least acceptably. I prefer mez protection if possible, and have burnt myself out on playing Fire/Kins for a bit.
So...any thoughts/suggestions?
-Star