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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Silver Gale View Post
    Try ignoring your primary almost completely and just targeting nearest, spamming your attacks for a few BAFs, see if that does anything.
    Well, I tried this and still received an Uncommon. However, my next two runs I focused much more on my Primary (Dark Miasma) and threw in Attacks when possible. I netted a Rare and Very Rare.

    I thought I was on to something so I ran the trials twice more and netted uncommons. RNG is random. :/
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Silver Gale View Post
    Try ignoring your primary almost completely and just targeting nearest, spamming your attacks for a few BAFs, see if that does anything.
    Ok, I should be able to test this out later today. I will report back after a few runs.
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    11 Trails runs over the weekend on my Dark/Sonic Def.

    9 Uncommon
    2 Common

    One fo these runs was a succesful MoBAF as well. This was since the last patch.

    Prior to the patch, I was getting Rare and Very Rare tables every 2 or 3 runs.
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    Now, I'm not one to start consipracy theories or note stealth nerfs but ever since the last patch I've been getting screwed at the end of the trials.

    Over the course of the weekend. I ran 11 trials and receive 9 Uncommon Reward Tables and 2 Common Reward tables.

    I was on the AV team, the Ambush team, etc. No matter what I tried, I still received these terrible Reward Tables.

    Does this echo anyone else experience?

    If it helps, all trials were on my +2 Dark/Sonic Defender. I'm a very active participant in all stages of the Trials. I'm not the most aggressive DPS-er but I'm starting to think that might be what's preventing me from earning the Rare or Very Rare reward tables.
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    Originally Posted by Nihilii View Post
    I'd say both parties are somewhat wrong here. Slowing down, as other players suggested, doesn't make any sense. You can just switch targets and even it out yourself as needed, even if it means switching every few seconds.
    Unless you are fighting the AVs at their spawn points. Then control of DPS is a necessity.
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Necrotech_Master View Post
    check the scroll bar next to all of the alpha boosts, the first "recipe" uses shard components and the 2nd "recipe" uses thread components
    Ugh, I'm so blind.

    Thanks you two.
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by EvilGeko View Post
    Doesn't matter. Let's say you have a Spiritual uncommon that your crafted from shards and TF components. You can craft the rare power using solely thread components. After I20 launched you do not have to use shards again unless you want to.

    I was just online a few minutes ago and did not locate an option to use Threads rather than shards for the Alpha. I'm not saying it's not there, but rather asking for you to point where the option for using Threads exists. Pllllllllease.
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    Topic:

    What's your next target Dispari?


    Dechs,

    Sorry, I forgot you are Mr. Srsbsns.
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    Fantastic work there Dispari.




    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dechs Kaison View Post
    I know my Bots/Traps took about 7 minutes to drop Kraken. Scrapyard was a bit quicker, Deathsurge much longer (damn energy resist). Solo'd a Lattice in about ten minutes. I can't wait to see how much faster I can do it when I start throwing lore pets out there.
    I thought solo players didn't NEED the incarnate powers?
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    I earned a Very Rare reward table today after a successful BAF. I'm using the same character as always, Dark/Sonic Def, and this is the 2nd VR reward table I've seen.

    I've run the trials a combined 20-25 times but that's just a guess.
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Hazygreys View Post
    You dont see the question mark in the title? Do you see that one at the end of that? or this? or this? Something might be wrong with your characters then
    Are you sure this needs to be made into such a big deal? Just go to the suggestions forum and join the discussion down there.
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    Best Tank for i20

    POST-ACTION

    I don't think there is one best tank for I20. I regularly see 3-5 tanks on each trial and I never see just 1 tanking the AVs.
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Nihilii View Post
    Like I said above, which a very passive aggressive someone tried to ignore simply by writing off my argument as a mere dismissal of his own, 1 well timed blue inspiration, 2-3 lucks and maybe a green is time, resources and attention spent. Ethereal temp power is completely crazy by my standards as it's a full 30 seconds spent out of the fight.
    Lol @ resources and time spent on inspirations. That's such a ridiculous excuse.

    Ethereal Temp is a legitimate beef since it does take you out of the fight for 30s. Or you could just die and wait for rez right?

    What? No snarky comment about Eye of the Magus or Demonic?

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    Originally Posted by Nihilii View Post
    I can understand the point of view of people who don't care about performance and enjoys toying with the crash, but just because the crash is fun to some doesn't make it balanced. Unfortunately for me, fortunately for you guys, it probably means we won't ever see changes to the power.
    How is the crash not balanced? Seems perfectly reasonable compared to the buffs it provides for 3 MINUTES.

    How would you balance Unstoppable?

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Nihilii View Post
    I'd certainly be interested in seeing dev stats of the % of WP/Shield users who take SoW and OttC compared to the number of Invul/Elec users who take Unstop and Surge, compared against the # of uses of these powers over time. My guess is the number is about the same in the first case, and much higher for WP/Shield than Invul/Elec in the second one.
    Of course you think that, it suits your argument. To be honest, I'm more inclined to skip SoW and OttC since their benefit really doesn't my IOed WP Brute and SD Scrapper.
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by FredrikSvanberg View Post
    Actually the most fun part of Unstoppable in my opinion is to see if I can survive the crash - either by killing everything before it hits, or by whatever trick I can use to get back in the fight if it hits me while enemies are still around.
    I agree. When I see Unstoppable begin to blink, I sit up in my chair a bit and ready myself for the crash. I can't remember the last time I took a dirt nap during the crash.

    Like I said above (which someone attempted to dismiss as not being on topic), 1 well timed blue inspiration, 2-3 lucks and maybe a green will keep you in the fight.

    Other ways to deal with the crash:

    1. Ethereal Temp Power
    2. Eye or Magus/Demonic

    Also, it's always a good idea to state CRASH or something similar in chat so your team doesn't freak out when your HP/End zero out. And it might clue a buffer or sorts to throw Adrenaline Boost or Fort or shields or something your way.

    If none of that works, then get a self rez power.
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Arcanaville View Post
    I missed the day that double-Incarnate rewards were activated on the servers. That's more than twice the earning rate I'm currently earning either iXP or Empyreans (I'm averaging about 15% iXP per run, and less than one Empyrean per two successful runs - 8 out of 20).
    There have been a few posts from players claiming 40-50% per run. I haven't seen anything like that either but I just wanted to point it out.
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dispari View Post
    Just on the slight derail of how fast you get exp, my Dom has now done three trials (BAFs). She has a rare Pyronic, but the slot is only 49% unlocked.
    That's pretty good for a BAF. I get around 10% each run...ugh.
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by docbuzzard View Post
    Considering that the trials don't have any hurdles to jump on board, (other than level 50) I would say they learned a lesson.
    <nitpick>

    There is a hurdle, you must buy Going Rogue. :P

    </nitpick>
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by docbuzzard View Post
    Bollocks.

    I have been doing trials pretty much every night since i20 went live. I have never seen any recruiting specification beyond "we'd like a tank".

    No "you need level shifts". No "you need slotted judgement". No "we need destiny barrier rare". Nothing. Nobody is that uptight about it, well maybe except you.

    What I have seen is "grab him if he can fog a mirror so we can get this damned run started".
    Well, I have to burst your anecdotal bubble but I have seen requests for +1 or higher toons only on a few occasions. Granted, it's far from the norm but it does exist.


    Oh, and...

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by docbuzzard View Post
    Lambda is slightly harder and longer...
    Giggity.
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    Correct me if I'm wrong, but since the crash takes 100 Endurance you could get the +end accolades and/or set bonuses and that would leave you with endurance to still remain toggled.

    Avoiding the crash is not very difficult. See blinkie...pop a couple lucks, and get ready to pop a blue (if needed) and then Dull Pain.

    You can also use the Etheral Shift temp power. Just be sure to give enough time to allow the long cast time of the power.
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Aura_Familia View Post
    The trials are currently not working on freedom. They will hang at the loading screen, kick everyone out, then break up leagues. Or have folks crash to desktop. The folks there have sent petitions.

    Just a heads up.
    Don't worry. You can still earn threads by converting Shards.














    PFFFF, HAHAHHAHAHAH
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by UberGuy View Post
    For myself and I know some other posters in this thread, this is about choice, not strict adherence to a single playstyle, solo or teamed. I like to do both at different times. For past content, I could make progress towards a variety of goals either way. Sometimes soloing was slower, sometimes it was faster, but I could feel that whatever way I played, I was within some band of performance that always felt meaningful. My subjective opinion is that the options currently in place for Incarnate progress anywhere but on a League Trial team are meaningful - anything else is so slow by comparison that I am compelled to ignore it. That's a change, and not one I favor. That's why I'm talking about it - to convey that message.
    I very much agree with this post and it echoes my sentiments.
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dechs Kaison View Post
    I'm going to continue comparing to the PvP IOs because they are a comparable analog.
    A SUBSET of the INVENTION SYSTEM is not a comparative analog to the ENTIRE INCARNATE SYSTEM.

    Ah, but why would you care? As long as you get your shinies, the hell with anyone that plays differently.
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dechs Kaison View Post
    Again, it's not reasonable to have the top end stuff if you're not going to do the content to get it. Stop throwing around the 2.7 years. It's unreasonably long because it's an unreasonable goal.
    Oh I see now. So because someone can't be involved in the trials, they are not allowed to have access to the new character progression...at least in your view point. I would say that's selfish attitude.

    You can't do it, you shouldn't have access to it! Neener neener neener!

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dechs Kaison View Post
    It's unreasonable for me to take years to obtain all my PvP IOs through unreasonable means. I'm ok with that.
    Irrelevant. Just because you are ok with your limits and the limits in the game has no bearing on the Incarnate System. Perhaps you complacency is one of the reasons why the PVP IOs remain out of reach.

    Lastly, please stop comparing PvP IOs to the Incarnate System. They are not a comparable analog.
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dechs Kaison View Post
    I'm all about sharing my ball. I run TFs and let my tank lead and make the game easier for every other player that doesn't have such a good build.

    But to hell with anyone who feels they should have a ball handed to them because I can buy one.

    Handed to them? Are you being like this because you are bored at work or something?

    There is a middle ground between 2.7 years and 'handed to them.' Common sense here Dechs.
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dechs Kaison View Post
    Yes, I am. And I earned my rewards to do those things in team content.

    Your point?
    Solo players, players with poor tech and players who prefer not to team with 15-23 others should have that same opportunity. 2.7 years is not a reasonable time frame for them to obtain the current incarnate abilities/slots.

    Right now, I just see some kid on the play ground that refuses to share their ball because THEY bought it. It's selfish.


    I'm still waiting for you to explain this sentence..."Yes, because I don't believe having all four Very Rares is a reasonable expectation of a solo player. "

    Why shouldn't a solo player have those Very Rares? Please explain. It surely cannot be because they want to fight +4/x8 right? Or solo AVs?