Been gone for a long time...
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Amy_Amp,
Posted on: 2011-06-10 09:28 in Archetypes and Powers General Discussion
I don't know. As far as I can tell, Castle came up with the idea entirely on his own. I'm sure there were players lobbying for something similar, but I think the actual mechanic -- make the whole pool inherent -- was Castle's solution.
One word: magnets.
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We will honor the past, and fight to the last, it will be a good way to die...
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Oh, again with the magnets...
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Originally Posted by DarkGob
One word: magnets.
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@Generator
Mostly Pinnacle, with scattered alts on Liberty, Freedom, and Justice.
I had a great time playing with you!
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Originally Posted by Gatecrasher
Oh, again with the magnets...
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like magic, yo
Oh yeah, that was the time that girl got her whatchamacallit stuck in that guys dooblickitz and then what his name did that thing with the lizards and it cleared right up.
screw your joke, i want "FREEM"
It also makes most builds more end heavy, which in part forces players to dig into IOs and Incarnates. There are many times I wish I could level up a build based on picking Fitness and then respec out of it and making it inherit later on.
and just think some people actually COMPLAINED about it....
Whining about everything since 2006.
Ammo switching for Dual Pistols was my idea:
http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=135484
so true Vel, see my signature.
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HelinCarnate:OMG it is so terrible. I have the option to take 3 more powers but no additional slots. Boo F'ing hoo.
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Originally Posted by ClockWatcher
One question: How in the world did you all convince the Devs to make fitness an inherent power?
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P.S. squishies can now get mez protection too!
IIRC, the change came around the time of the Tin Mage and Apex TFs (or the issue before that), and the Devs wanted people to have more flexibility with their builds and playstyles. And their datamining had shown that most people took Stamina, and those who did not under-performed (unless they used IOs for recovery set bonuses).
It was always the Devs intention that no power, especially pool powers, should be "necessary". And Stamina wasn't necessary... however, it was very UN-FUN to have to spend spend several minutes catching your breath between mobs.
Also, what else has changed is that you have a lot more accuracy before level 10 than you used to. This bonus gradually fades after level 10, but this way you're not constantly missing until you're ready for DOs. The Devs have really been trying to cater to their players since Paragon Studios was formed for the sole purpose of developing CoH. Lots of other stuff too... welcome back, and have fun!
-STEELE =)
Allied to all sides so that no matter what, I'll come out on top!
Oh, and Crimson demands you play this arc-> Twisted Knives (MA Arc #397769)
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It involved sharp objects and redside roleplayers who take that whole "RP as a villain" thing way too seriously...
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Originally Posted by ClockWatcher
One question: How in the world did you all convince the Devs to make fitness an inherent power?
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Arc #40529 : The Furies of the Earth
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Originally Posted by Obscure Blade
It involved sharp objects and redside roleplayers who take that whole "RP as a villain" thing way too seriously...
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I am the Blaster, I have filled the role of Tank, Controller and Defender
Sometimes all at once.
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You know the 1st time the Devs wanted to have more flexibility with their builds and playstyles, a little thing called ED happened. I am very pleased with the new rainbow of fruity powers. The devs should cater to the players...as long as they don't break the game.
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Originally Posted by EmperorSteele
...the Devs wanted people to have more flexibility with their builds and playstyles.
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I think its been something the devs had been thinking about for a long time. I have a vague recollection that Statesman way back said something about not really liking how the the whole endurance/stamina thing had panned out.
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Originally Posted by ClockWatcher
One question: How in the world did you all convince the Devs to make fitness an inherent power?
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One question: How in the world did you all convince the Devs to make fitness an inherent power?
I rolled up an ill/rad controller (just like my 1st 50) to get myself back into the groove and have been paying around with Mid's Hero. My mind keeps hickuping when I reach lvl 20. I will never have to pick stamina again...I guess some powers I have never really thought about are gonna be picked up on a bunch of different toons.