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Debuff Pets?

RevolverMike

By RevolverMike,
Posted on: 2012-05-19 14:08 in Suggestions and Ideas

 

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We have Vanity Pets and Buff Pets; how about some Debuff Pets and Damage Aura Pets? (paty)


For aesthetics:

Stuffed animals
Toons
RC/Toy Vehicles
Puppies and Kittens


(and then corrupted/evil versions of the above)

Apparently, I play "City of Shakespeare"
*Arc #95278-Gathering the Four Winds -3 step arc; challenging - 5 Ratings/3 Stars (still working out the kinks)
*Arc #177826-Lights, Camera, Scream! - 3 step arc, camp horror; try out in 1st person POV - 35 Ratings/4 Stars

 

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Dam/Debuff would draw aggro and they would die faster than their harmless brethren. Which is already pretty fast. Besides, given the amount of the buffs the debuffs would also be pointless. You want to reduce an enemy's damage and regen by -3% each?

not signed. Devs should spend their time making worthwhile things.

 

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Originally Posted by RevolverMike View Post
Dam/Debuff would draw aggro and they would die faster than their harmless brethren. Which is already pretty fast.
I was under the impression that devs could flag or unflag aggro if they were so inclined? Regardless, with all of the team buffing [and aggro control that's available]... that's kind of a moot point?


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Besides, given the amount of the buffs the debuffs would also be pointless. You want to reduce an enemy's damage and regen by -3% each?
As opposed to a 3% damage buff? back at you. You do remember that these would stack; correct? ( (at 8x) -24% damage reduction, -tohit, -recovery, -recharge, -regen, -secondary effect (ala Weaken), -speed, -fly or maybe even new approaches/mechanics like +24% increase to end costs)



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not signed. Devs should spend their time making worthwhile things.

Yes, like vanity pets, power-blocking travel temps and 'rooting' stealth powers.

Thanks for your insight.

Apparently, I play "City of Shakespeare"
*Arc #95278-Gathering the Four Winds -3 step arc; challenging - 5 Ratings/3 Stars (still working out the kinks)
*Arc #177826-Lights, Camera, Scream! - 3 step arc, camp horror; try out in 1st person POV - 35 Ratings/4 Stars

 

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Originally Posted by Yogi_Bare View Post
Yes, like vanity pets, power-blocking travel temps and 'rooting' stealth powers.

Thanks for your insight.
Haha. Those are exactly the things I dont want them making.