Time Manipulation, Null the Gull, and VIP Server questions
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Posted on: 2011-07-12 03:56 in Player Questions
1) No, we know next to nothing about the new powerset. Also, why would this delay the execution of something else? It's not like you can respec into the new set or anything.
2) Not sure.
3) I will be making a few new characters there, to snag some names I've wanted for a while, but won't be moving any of my characters there.
4) I'll be staying VIP. The $15 a month has been more than worth it to me, and I expect it to stay that way.
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Respec is a time killer. It takes time and with the new powers coming, I'll respec and then maybe have to do it again at Freedom. Playtime is more important to me than wasting respec tokens/coupons. Also, when I redeemed the prestige powers there were like 3 slots but I could only use 1 slot in each because of my slot limit. I would like to avoid situations like that...having powers but not being able to slot them completely is kind of frustrating.
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Originally Posted by Aett_Thorn
1) Also, why would this delay the execution of something else? It's not like you can respec into the new set or anything.
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1. Why would a powerset that won't probably be released for another several months (at best) delay playing a character right now that only needs 5 levels to 50? You liked the character enough to play it to 45, why stop for a powerset you don't even know you'll enjoy?
2. You're talking about the Praetorians that Null shows you for the Dimensional Warder badge? Yes, I've clicked on him on a character that has them all and he told me I had them all. Seemed to work for me.
3. Not planning on moving to the VIP server at all, unless I manage to run out of slots on all the other servers. I'm viewing the VIP server as just a new server to me with a new set of 12 slots.
4. I'm staying VIP on my main account, and really considering going to Premium on my secondary account. The deciding factor for me there will be if Incarnate content is a purchasable item in the Paragon Market. Even if I could purchase it on a character-by-character basis, I would change my second account to Premium.
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I think I see what you are saying here. You are commenting the possibility that there may be changes to existing powers in the sets for the Dominator you are playing, and if so, may require you to respec your character when they take effect in I21. While this is true for some powers I've seen mentioned, I haven't seen anything said for Dominators. I say the news that they have plans for Dominators later, as in after I21, but not for the release of I21. Regardless though, these are freespecs given out at those times. If you currently have one, it may behoove you to use it now so you get another one with I21 launches. Freespecs do not stack.|
Originally Posted by Residentx10
Respec is a time killer. It takes time and with the new powers coming, I'll respec and then maybe have to do it again at Freedom. Playtime is more important to me than wasting respec tokens/coupons.
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Originally Posted by Residentx10
Also, when I redeemed the prestige powers there were like 3 slots but I could only use 1 slot in each because of my slot limit. I would like to avoid situations like that...having powers but not being able to slot them completely is kind of frustrating.
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Main Character: Ice/Storm/Ice Controller (Justice, 1340 badges)
1. Nobody knows. Detailed information about that powerset has not been made public yet. We'll find out in Open Beta, I suppose.
2. No idea. Not a badge hunter.
3. The only way I'm leaving my (new) home server is feet first. Try playing on Victory if you want a low volume server experience.
4. VIP. Once a new costume set comes out on the market and you'll see you have a mountain of Paragon Points stored, you'll probably take interest in them then.
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I was going to type up responses. But then Aett read my mind and posted for me.
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Originally Posted by Aett_Thorn
1) No, we know next to nothing about the new powerset. Also, why would this delay the execution of something else? It's not like you can respec into the new set or anything.
2) Not sure. 3) I will be making a few new characters there, to snag some names I've wanted for a while, but won't be moving any of my characters there. 4) I'll be staying VIP. The $15 a month has been more than worth it to me, and I expect it to stay that way. |
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Glad I could help same you some time, Dechs!
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Originally Posted by Dechs Kaison
I was going to type up responses. But then Aett read my mind and posted for me.
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Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted.
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
"I was just the one with the most unsolicited sombrero." - Traegus
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This is either a very clever pun, or a lucky typo. Either way, I enjoyed it.|
Originally Posted by Aett_Thorn
Glad I could help same you some time, Dechs!
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Ha! Definitely a typo, but glad that it works as a pun as well. Just consider it another 2-for-1.
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Originally Posted by Dechs Kaison
This is either a very clever pun, or a lucky typo. Either way, I enjoyed it.
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Originally Posted by flipside
1. Why would a powerset that won't probably be released for another several months (at best) delay playing a character right now that only needs 5 levels to 50? You liked the character enough to play it to 45, why stop for a powerset you don't even know you'll enjoy?
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| 2. You're talking about the Praetorians that Null shows you for the Dimensional Warder badge? Yes, I've clicked on him on a character that has them all and he told me I had them all. Seemed to work for me. |
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| 4. I'm staying VIP on my main account, and really considering going to Premium on my secondary account. The deciding factor for me there will be if Incarnate content is a purchasable item in the Paragon Market. Even if I could purchase it on a character-by-character basis, I would change my second account to Premium. |
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My suggestion is this: As long as you have fun playing your character, do not respec him unless you will also enjoy the respec process.|
Originally Posted by Residentx10
My characters need a respec badly. I was planning to take a weekend later this month to do it but with all of these new powers coming I'm probably going to wait.
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If your chara has serious issues, a respec can help. But don't feel pressed to respec just because you can now change a few percentages here or there. (Unless you really want to do the min/maxing, of course. Then, by all means, go ahed!)
Your decision should not have anything to do with upcoming new powersets, though.
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Originally Posted by Residentx10
1.Does anyone know what the time manipulation powers are
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Originally Posted by Residentx10
and how many slots will be needed for each power in this set?
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Some powers benefit more from additional slots than others, but again, only the developers would know right now.
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Originally Posted by Residentx10
For the past 6 months, I've been grooming a dominator replacement for my controller. She's at 45 now and I was planning to delete the controller when the dominator hits 50. But with these new powers, I may delay her execution.
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Originally Posted by Residentx10
3.Also, how many of you are going to move to the VIP server? VIP sounds nice but Freedom has so many people. This game will become very different if played on a low volume server.
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Originally Posted by Residentx10
4.Finally, how many of you plan to stay VIP or go to F2P/Premium? I'll probably stay VIP but the Paragon Points don't really interest me at all.
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So yes, I certainly intend to remain a V.I.P. customer.
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I have no interest in playing on a low end server, why did you mention this? I'm on Freedom now and played on Union which I felt was very low and my account there is inactive now.|
Originally Posted by VoodooGirl
3. The only way I'm leaving my (new) home server is feet first. Try playing on Victory if you want a low volume server experience. |
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| 4. VIP. Once a new costume set comes out on the market and you'll see you have a mountain of Paragon Points stored, you'll probably take interest in them then. |
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Good Advice, I don't respec much I'm doing it now for several reasons:|
Originally Posted by Tenjoy
My suggestion is this: As long as you have fun playing your character, do not respec him unless you will also enjoy the respec process.
If your chara has serious issues, a respec can help. But don't feel pressed to respec just because you can now change a few percentages here or there. (Unless you really want to do the min/maxing, of course. Then, by all means, go ahed!) Your decision should not have anything to do with upcoming new powersets, though. |
1. My controller can't not pull her weight in the Incarnate Game. She needs stronger more offensive powers.
2. I want to try to completely fill the powers I select. Tweaks for bettter control/consistency.
3. I've learned more about the game since I've come and I need to apply that knowledge in newer builds. Some powers don't work as I thought or I don't really use them much according to herostat analysis over the past few months.
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| Otherwise, why would you want to delete one chara just because you want to create another? |
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You be crazy if you go Free to Play, you get Access to two Characters Slots, You don't get Epic Arctypes, or Master Minds, Dominators and Controllors. Vip Earn 400 In Paragon Points which is like Cash for the Store, Vip Players can get 400 for the Store and Also you get 1 free Server Transfer for a toon for each month.|
Originally Posted by Residentx10
My characters need a respec badly. I was planning to take a weekend later this month to do it but with all of these new powers coming I'm probably going to wait.
1.Does anyone know what the time manipulation powers are and how many slots will be needed for each power in this set? For the past 6 months, I've been grooming a dominator replacement for my controller. She's at 45 now and I was planning to delete the controller when the dominator hits 50. But with these new powers, I may delay her execution. 2.Also, I was in pocket d and I clicked on Null the Gull. I could of sworn I killed all of those enemies on all of my characters when I maturated them but I"m showing I haven't killed any of them. Is anyone showing completed when you click on the bird? Do you have to defeat the enemies personally or as part of group too? 3.Also, how many of you are going to move to the VIP server? VIP sounds nice but Freedom has so many people. This game will become very different if played on a low volume server. 4.Finally, how many of you plan to stay VIP or go to F2P/Premium? I'll probably stay VIP but the Paragon Points don't really interest me at all. I really wish they would fix some of the incarnate bugs(cooldown timers, disconnects, and Trial leader bump). I've crafted so many slots I really would like to be able to use them more during play. |
Null the Gull is an NPC in Pocket D where players can go to accept or deny several team buffs and travel powers, and also to see progress on the Dimensional Warder Badge. He is located on the "villain side", on top of a box van, at coordinates (-168, 12, -864).
He can
*Accept or deny speed altering buffs from other players. (Other portions of speed-altering *buffs will always be applied; only the speed increase will be ignored.)
Affected powers are: Speed Boost, Increase Density, Inertial Reduction, Enforced Morale, and Accelerate Metabolism.
*Accept or deny Group Fly/Group Energy Flight/Team Teleport.
*Always accept, always deny, or always ask to accept Mystic Fortune.
*Show your progress towards the Dimensional Warder Badge.
Time Manipulation is like this I am guessing it a Slow down power I guess, Halt Regen, Movement and Also Stop or speed up time, it's a Debuff and is use mostly by Support toons and i believe that what they said.
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Just tried today and he tells me I'm all complete. I honestly don't know of any character I have which has partial completion with which to check, and I don't know which two mission you are referring to to validate if you are using the correct missions. Also, who/what is Heartless Attitude? I know that isn't a named NPC required for Dimensional Warder.
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Originally Posted by Residentx10
May I ask if it was done recently? I farmed Heartless Attitude in those two specific mishes several times and she shows zero completion. I ran them as the leader and several times as a member of a team in roughly the same week/weekend too.
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Main Character: Ice/Storm/Ice Controller (Justice, 1340 badges)
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Unknown at this time, but each power will need at least one slot...|
Originally Posted by Residentx10
My characters need a respec badly. I was planning to take a weekend later this month to do it but with all of these new powers coming I'm probably going to wait.
1.Does anyone know what the time manipulation powers are and how many slots will be needed for each power in this set? For the past 6 months, I've been grooming a dominator replacement for my controller. She's at 45 now and I was planning to delete the controller when the dominator hits 50. But with these new powers, I may delay her execution. |
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| 2.Also, I was in pocket d and I clicked on Null the Gull. I could of sworn I killed all of those enemies on all of my characters when I maturated them but I"m showing I haven't killed any of them. Is anyone showing completed when you click on the bird? Do you have to defeat the enemies personally or as part of group too? |
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| 3.Also, how many of you are going to move to the VIP server? VIP sounds nice but Freedom has so many people. This game will become very different if played on a low volume server. |
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| 4.Finally, how many of you plan to stay VIP or go to F2P/Premium? I'll probably stay VIP but the Paragon Points don't really interest me at all. I really wish they would fix some of the incarnate bugs(cooldown timers, disconnects, and Trial leader bump). I've crafted so many slots I really would like to be able to use them more during play. |
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To answer this question specifically, Heartless Attitude is my hero mastermind. Tina Macintrye and Maria Jenkins are the two primary contacts for these Praetorian mishes. I remember this well because that specific weekend my friend who brought me to the game came back to the game and both of our characters where at 46. I did it to help him level and it was such a great time, he lead and we did it again.
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Originally Posted by flipside
Just tried today and he tells me I'm all complete. I honestly don't know of any character I have which has partial completion with which to check, and I don't know which two mission you are referring to to validate if you are using the correct missions. Also, who/what is Heartless Attitude? I know that isn't a named NPC required for Dimensional Warder.
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But even if you think that Time Manipulation will be stronger offensively, you won't be able to respec into the powerset on an existing character. Your controller will still have the healer (Empathy??) powerset, even after a respec.| This is a personal comment here. The healer types are wonderful but they get little credit in this game. That's why I want to delete this specific character. The game doesn't reward these types for the work they do. Since I don't get rewarded for my work here, my character gets deleted. Time Manipulation may make the character more valuable so I'll wait before I delete. Only MMs and Controllers get this power. |
I think that's some of the confusion. Are you saying that you will only have 1 single Controller at any one time and that you can't start a second one with the new powerset while the old one is still on the account? That's the only way that Time Manipulation will have an effect on your existing character - your personal decision to only have a single controller at a time.
If that's not what you mean (your account will only have one controller at a time) then I'm not sure you understand the respec process.
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Originally Posted by Ad Astra
But even if you think that Time Manipulation will be stronger offensively, you won't be able to respec into the powerset on an existing character. Your controller will still have the healer (Empathy??) powerset, even after a respec.
I think that's some of the confusion. Are you saying that you will only have 1 single Controller at any one time and that you can't start a second one with the new powerset while the old one is still on the account? That's the only way that Time Manipulation will have an effect on your existing character - your personal decision to only have a single controller at a time. If that's not what you mean (your account will only have one controller at a time) then I'm not sure you understand the respec process. |
But since I don't know...I'll wait.
In regards to your "still be a healer" comment, I'm hoping to just select more powers from the Ancillary Power & Inherent(tp, stealth, fight, etc.) Pools this round.
I'm done with controllers, I will not be created anymore. All my crowd control new characters are dominators who have offensive powers. My issue is about retaining the 1 controller I have now.
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Originally Posted by Residentx10
I have no interest in playing on a low end server, why did you mention this?
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| 3.Also, how many of you are going to move to the VIP server? VIP sounds nice but Freedom has so many people. This game will become very different if played on a low volume server. |
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I play on Freedom now( I think it's high volume). I've played on Union which was low volume. The VIP could be worse with extremely low volume. This is my concern. |
Originally Posted by VoodooGirl
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I was suggesting you play on that server if you wanted to see how different the game would be. |
I didn't like the play on Union.
The details of Time Manipulation aren't out yet, but I would expect it to be on par for what other sets 'require' for slots. I wouldn't expect it to be too far out of balance in comparison.
Time Manipulation will be a buff set, meaning it will be available as a secondary for Controllers, Masterminds, and Corruptors, and a primary for Defenders. Direct offensive abilities of the set will be minimal if any at all, outside of buffs to your other powers.
Respec in relation to Time Manipulation will have no effect since its a new set and you can't change sets during respecs currently. If you don't enjoy your controller now, Time Manipulation will not have an effect on that, so it shouldn't hurt to delete them, however there's nothing stopping you from having more than one controller, so if you have slots open on the server you want, there's no reason to delete either.
The prestige sprint powers are identical to the regular sprint powers, just with a different animation/effect that goes with it. Especially if you're short on slots in the rest of your main powers, any of the sprint power is the LAST place I would place extra slots into. Even if you're not short on slots, there shouldn't be a need to put additional slots into them 99% of the time, and I personally would find another power from your primary, secondary, pool, fitness, or epic sets to put that slot into because it can almost always be of more use in there. I would put additional ones in swift or hurdle from the fitness pool before in sprint only because it will always be on and doesn't take endurance to begin with.
Personally, if I even claim them, which I don't most of the time to eliminate clutter powers I won't use, I usually put either an end redx in there, or a run speed boost in there and leave it until I can afford a stealth proc to put in there instead. If it still takes too much end, turn it off in fights. Speed shouldn't be an issue at higher levels once you get a travel power so more speed shouldn't be necessary either.
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If you're level 45 you are unlikely to have killed all of them unless you were sidekicked up to a group doing Maria's arc. The Gull has been spot on with the AVs I needed to defeat, and it does tell characters something different when they're done.
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Originally Posted by Residentx10
2.Also, I was in pocket d and I clicked on Null the Gull. I could of sworn I killed all of those enemies on all of my characters when I maturated them but I"m showing I haven't killed any of them. Is anyone showing completed when you click on the bird? Do you have to defeat the enemies personally or as part of group too?
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Allow you to apply slots to what? I think you're missing some kind of fundamental point here.|
Originally Posted by Residentx10
But the respec will probably allow me to apply slots to it like the prestige powers.
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Time Manipulation is going to be a new Primary (Defenders) or Secondary (Controller, MM, Corruptor) powerset. Not a Power Pool or Ancillary Pool.
I've read through your post and responses on this several times, and the things you're saying just don't make sense.
We don't know what kind of Slotting Time Manipulation will need. We do know that in order to get the pool, you have to make a new character.
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My characters need a respec badly. I was planning to take a weekend later this month to do it but with all of these new powers coming I'm probably going to wait.
1.Does anyone know what the time manipulation powers are and how many slots will be needed for each power in this set? For the past 6 months, I've been grooming a dominator replacement for my controller. She's at 45 now and I was planning to delete the controller when the dominator hits 50. But with these new powers, I may delay her execution.
2.Also, I was in pocket d and I clicked on Null the Gull. I could of sworn I killed all of those enemies on all of my characters when I maturated them but I"m showing I haven't killed any of them. Is anyone showing completed when you click on the bird? Do you have to defeat the enemies personally or as part of group too?
3.Also, how many of you are going to move to the VIP server? VIP sounds nice but Freedom has so many people. This game will become very different if played on a low volume server.
4.Finally, how many of you plan to stay VIP or go to F2P/Premium? I'll probably stay VIP but the Paragon Points don't really interest me at all. I really wish they would fix some of the incarnate bugs(cooldown timers, disconnects, and Trial leader bump). I've crafted so many slots I really would like to be able to use them more during play.