Attempting: The Really Hard Way Badge

Hello Triumph,

I have been convinced, after several weeks, to make another attempt at the Really Hard Way badge for the Magisterium Trial. I am looking for Volunteers for this, and any shared information someone cares to give now. The requirements for the badge are as follows:

Defeat Tyrant in the last phase/fight of Magisterium without defeating any of the Lights of the Well.

The lights of the Well can only be defeated by using the temp power: Quills of Jocas. They are one shot by this power, so we must be clear to not use this power in your attack chain.

In order to win this trial, I am seeking several small things from my players. As I am very lenient, do not expect me to enforce all of them, but I do expect you to make an attempt to be ready. (Edit: Remember, if for some reason, you cannot manage the recommend Incarnate Slots, having something is still better than having nothing.)

1. Be a +3 lvl incarnate
2. Have a t4 Core branch Lore pet
3. Have either Assault or Support Hybrid
4. Have Ultimate Inspirations ready to use. The more the better.
5. Be prepared to listen and follow procedures outlined before the trial.
6. Edit: Expect the Tyrant fight to take the whole 20 minutes. Do not get nervous and jump the gun.
   

1. @Sayaki
2. @Taryn
3. @Justaris
4. @Snow Globe
5. CrimsonCapacitor
6. @Exabecquerel
7. @Kay Parfait
8. @Vanden

1. @Barbed Fist
2. @Radiac
3. @B. Samson
4. @Ventus vis Vires
5. @Ultrabatz
6. @Plothammer
7. @TriNitroToluene
8. @Hatred1 (from in-game Tell)

1. @Blondeshell
2. @Dynamite Monkey
3. @perfectkismet

-Michael: Ill/Storm Troller <><><><><><> Slide-Show Base-Tour: Its a London Thing

don't even think o doing that w/out me!!! l'm there!

You can count me in for this.

Tetujin, Rad/Rad Defender. I have t4 Cimeroran Core lore, Assault hybrid and tons of Ultimate inspirations and team damage inspirations on deck.

You know I'll be there, of course. I just hope for better corrupter archetype turnout.

Edit:
Here are some tips from the Champion Server.

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Originally Posted by Placta Back at it this Sunday, going for The Really Hard Way. We should also get Shadow Master and The Hard Way (even if The Really Hard Way doesn't work out); Ready to Rumble is certainly possible, but I won't be actively trying for it on either of the first two runs. The first run won't use Ultimates, so we can practice dodging lightning and see where we start hitting the regen wall, then we'll go for the badge on the second try. Time and interest permitting, I could do a third run to try to get either Triple Threat or Ready to Rumble. If you'd like me to save you a spot, post below or let me know in-game. Requirements +3 level shift. Hybrid unlocked and slotted. Completed the Magisterium trial. At least 6 Ultimates. There may be some available at the event, but please try to bring your own. You can get them from: Astral Christy in Ouroboros for 2 Astral Merits each. Wentworth's. I haven't checked prices lately but last time I did they were running between 7 and 10 million. Other considerations If your badge character needs it, by all means, bring them. General Incarnate suggestions: Judgement: Try to avoid Vorpal (he resists smashing). Interface: One with a damage proc. Reactive and Degenerative have nice other effects, but don't overdo them as they can only stack a few times. Lore: High single-target DPS (List at ParagonWiki for comparison) and/or exotic damage. Note that Cimerorans are getting brought into line (i.e., nerfed) in i24, so be careful if you choose to make them. Destiny: Barrier or Rebirth. Hybrid: Assault (Radial) or Support. If you can't change to one of these, anything's better than nothing. Also, don't change from an ability with a level shift to one without. Overall, the main concern is being able to do steady damage to Tyrant. Stacking Barrier and Rebirth destinies should be enough to keep the league alive. The best things to bring are damage, AoE damage and tohit buffs, and defense and resistance debuffs for Tyrant. Corruptors are good, between the buff/debuffs and Scourge. Leadership powers, particularly Assault and Tactics, are useful. For filling the non-Ultimate slots in your tray: reds (although we'll hopefully be pushing the damage cap without them), greens, or team yellows (or red/yellows).

Another piece of advice I found to be extremely useful:

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Originally Posted by Ukaserex When the air is crackling - you only have to move to a spot where noone was before - you don't have to vacate the entire coliseum floor. Just move 30 feet away from where everyone was. Then reengage ASAP.

Triumph: White Succubus: 50 Ill/Emp/PF Snow Globe: 50 Ice/FF/Ice Strobe: 50 PB Shi Otomi: 50 Ninja/Ninjistu/GW Stalker My other characters

I'm in. I've got tier 4's on my main (elec/SR scrapper) except for Hybrid, which is tier three. I don't think I've managed to get any of the Magi badges yet (Curse you Pendragon for running!), so I'm pumped to try. I'll make sure Ive got several Ultimate Insprirations....

Naturally I'm in, however Big Brother airs Sunday nights and I've been addicted to that show with my family for over 10 years sooooo I might not make it lol. If there are several attempts in one night and if I remember to hop on, I'll be there.

I hope we can get it.

I can try to get my Pathfinder group to wrap it up by 7pm, but I cant promise that (I'm not DMing this time...). Bright side: it's at my house, so I can just jump on the computer right away. I still have a bunch of Ults etc from the last time, plus like 1-2 of every incarnate component, just in case I need to make something specific. If anyone wants to offer a suggestion as to how one would slot Radiation Infection and Lingering Radiation for Tyrant, I'm listening. I don't think any of the Hamios that would go into those powers are expensive (anymore...) and in any event I think I have have some that I'm not using.

One procedural question: might it be prudent to tell everyone who isn't a team leader to just delete the Quills of Jocas power from the get-go? Or if not the leaders, just appoint people whose job it is to use the Quills when instructed, such as low DPS Def/Con/Doms or something, and have everyone else just delete the power. Just a thought. In theory, only 6 reliable people actually need the quills, even when doing the trial the normal way.

Team lists updated to include all spots currently spoken for.
Spread the word folks!

-Michael: Ill/Storm Troller <><><><><><> Slide-Show Base-Tour: Its a London Thing

Count me in.

Count me in!!!!

in!

[QUOTE=Sayaki;4358260I plan to attempt this run at 4pm Pacific/7pm Eastern time on Sunday, September 2nd.[/QUOTE]

I will do my level best to attend, with JJ

(Will we also be trying for TRiple Threat or the Black Swan one?)

-P

I'm up for this with Accelerator Ray, Kin/Rad defender.

I will be there with Flamesprite. I've been on a few attempts that would have succeeded if not for some ******* grabbing the lights at the end. In light of the horrible news today, I want that damn badge before they kick us out.

I have just been informed CoH will be gone in a few months. This badge seems kind of pointless now. They all do....

The really hard way was never intended to be earned before the last incarnate slot. The one we'll never have now. Positron felt it wasn't able to be earned except by the best of the best.

I am going to run this. I am going to MAKE this happen. Some day, you'll look back at this damned game and say it's meaningless, but you will know that there were gaming gods here.

The RHW badge runs will happen.

-Michael

-Michael: Ill/Storm Troller <><><><><><> Slide-Show Base-Tour: Its a London Thing

I was considering upping my sub another month, but my time expires at midnight tonight for VIP. They may make all of us VIP eventually closer to the end-of-life date, but I don't see that happening in the next few days without work to close off new subs.

I wish you guys the best of luck.

14 hours left to sign up! Be ready. This is still happening

-Michael: Ill/Storm Troller <><><><><><> Slide-Show Base-Tour: Its a London Thing