CrazyJerseyan

We all have our own opinions which is a great thing, but looking at all those on my in-game/crap talking ignore list...my opinion would be the very vocal types are a little more than a minority.

To each their own and I welcome our new EU overlords .

Very nice man, thanks for sharing.

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What's there to understand? The concept of forum trolls isn't comparable to string theory nor is it a new construction. Going back to my original statement, are you posting all of this to say that I am incorrect at pointing out that a Freedom feeding frenzy is going to happen when the EU players step up all friendly and full of enthusiasm as seen by the below statement?

"When the server list finally gets merged do you think there would be much interest in arranging an odd day for something like this? Where those not on a highly populated pvp orientated server can say hi and show their leet skills."

Sorry if you misinterpreted my orignal post as crying about broadcast PvP, that wasn't my intention and I actually stopped worrying about that many issues ago. I was simply pointing out that our EU friends should not cross over and assume a friendly atmoshpere will be waiting for them like some sort of long lost PvP family reunion.

Not really...just calling it like I see it (I figured out how to ignore broadcast pvp in i11). You don't even have to go into zones to see what I'm saying, simply take a look at the way many people talk to each other on the PvP forums to get a good feel for how they act in game.

Well, if you are talking about Freedom...a large slice of the population isn't very nice or mature so a cool meet & greet will turn into players wanting to just shoot you in the face non-stop until the EU peeps get tired of being cordial/friendly.

Don't look at this as an opportunity to make a lot of new friends, b/c many US players are frothing at the mouth and simply looking at the merge as a chance for more targets to chase down with their psi/nrg Blasters.

WB sir/ma'am and thank you for putting this guide together.

I love it...and sometimes a great concept can rule out cons altogether. Nicely done.

Just wanted to say nice build; gave me some ideas to think about.

What everyone else has said. The factors that make a WS such an awesome beast in PvE also gimp it in PvP...add in the current PvP mechanics and even a higher skilled player on a WS shouldn't be able to beat a lower skilled player on a PB.

I'd even go so far to say that if you have 3 PvPers of equal skill, 1x PB should be able to beat 2x WSs more times than not.

They have to reboot it with Charlie Sheen. He's a Vatican Assassin Warlock, full of win...it could be more culty/iconic than the original.

An additional 15 seconds.

This post constitutes 15 minutes of your life that you will never get back.

Agreed; I came across it by accident and have been loling ever since.

Agreed, especially with The Venture Bros...what more of a reason do you need to watch CN? Between The Venture Bros and FX's Archer, you have all your cartoony comedy cravings filled.

I rarely see KB from my PB but I think that's because I focus on bosses. And if you/the team are hassled by Cysts/Voids/Quantums, I gotta say you are doing something wrong.

I agree with everything Ehina said but especially this. Most will be disappointed unless you make a toon that plays on the strengths and minimizes the weaknesses of the AT. On my Human PB (this is without Cosmic Balance), I went with a non purpled, high recharge build that has perma Essence Boost putting him at approximately 2100hps all the time. Damage is also solid due to Radiant and Incan. Strikes rotating every 4 and 6 secs. I'd like to see changes to Photon Seekers, but with BU and them doing just shy of 800dmg every 90secs, I don't complain much. Lastly, I plussed up Status Resistances so not phased by much of anything. The same can easily be done for Tri-Forming/Bi-Forming in order to make PBs more than worth playing.

If your PB doesn't have a focus, it definitely does not seem very playable straight out of the box.

Most have said it already but you have to decide how you want to play your PB. I have 2 x lv50s, a tri-former for PvP and a Human build that farms tips (mostly for hero merits to get IOs) and runs only TFs. With the right build and IOs, I have not had any of the weak damage or mez issues that many complain about in solo play or teamed...they're both pretty beastly toons actually.

You will see a lot of negative comments from people that either have not played PBs since the buffage or others that just don't enjoy the AT and have it fixed in their heads that it's awful with no redemption. I had a discussion with someone about how the damage on PBs was Defender level and survivability was non-existent which is pretty laughable when everything is said and done.

If you haven't already, just check the threads in the Kheld forum for build advice etc.

This.
And doesn't it seem like everyone else already has Leadership/Tactics now that Fitness is inherent?

I decided to go Hunts after reading all the good info in the below post mostly:

http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=124651

I see Soldiers built so many different ways, you just have to decide how your play preferences will determine your build. Mine is a ranged AOE monster with a hard hitting melee attack when needed. I prefer ranged vs melee but added in BU/Placate/Shatter/Surveillance/Cloaking Device from the Bane tree. He's sitting at softcap to S/L and Ranged, 80% global recharge and went with Dakest Night from the Soul Mastery for the -to hit; it's always big fun to play.

As long as there are people out there that have learned to deal with the common complaints/issues and enjoy the AT then the "let's have a strike against Khelds" idea won't really play out. I love my Huntsman/Bane/Fort, but I love my PB and WS too.

The frustration is usually directed at PBs and while I'd welcome some performance boosts, I feel it plays fine as is.

Yeah...set bonus' allows you to do some great things with your PB as well as any other toons. +hps, +dmg, +etc etc...cant really go wrong if you focus on specific aspects.

Not sure if anyone said this SN, but good job on the chart and thanks

I should have said, "Great job team SM/DK!"

I'm glad someone is looking at #s for us...apply online and see if the two of you can get positions as interns implementing Kheld changes