Electric-Knight

It is a really odd change, in my opinion.

I don't necessarily care if they wanted to change it... But... to a weak sound like it is right now? That is really odd to me.
My wife has commented about it several times to me. It's just so... anti-climactic, uninspiring... dull.
NEXT... ffwip

If not the old sound... I feel like it should be something like returning to a fun, action, superhero show... The only example I can think of is the old Justice League cartoon sound effect. They knew how to provide a sound effect for a scene change!

I am disappointed that they just stuck such a dull sound on there. Not a huge deal... but I don't get the point of such a change.


Anyway, those are my thoughts about it.
I'd like to see it changed. The sooner the better.

Also, thanks for the player-made fix.
If they don't change it soonish, I may just use that.

I've noticed the UI and fog of war issues...
Also, the mini map's options have been acting weird (but I've seen many people commenting about that). It's just strange to log into a character and have nothing selected to be shown on my mini map!

I do find these and the issues people are having with costume slots, costume gender models and now power customizations as well... rather disturbing.

I do hope the fixes for these issues are found sooner rather than later.

Anyone else notice a few Circle Of Thorns pieces sneaking into the costume creator (I only just noticed them Monday Night)?

I saw boots, a hood, shouldermapads, a skirt (shhhh), some tights (that aren't tights [that are tights])... and I think that was all I noticed (I did look through some other options and didn't see any hats, details, robes, chest details... as far as I recall).

I'm not sure that everything we're getting is in there, as I'm not sure they were supposed to be in there at all yet... Oh, then again... it is a new week already (time flies! As early as level four now too)...
Unless, of course, I somehow missed others talking about this already.

Sorry... no pics from me as of right now!

I'm sure we'll all be seeing these pieces really soon anyway!

Oh, does canceling the power (now that we can do that by right clicking the icons) not work well for Group Fly? Does it just reapply again? I hadn't thought about it.

This may be a great place for a pop up, as much as some people hate them.

"Electric-Knight has offered to grant you flight! Do you accept? Yes or No"

I love the situational use and idea of Group Flight (and actually currently have it for conceptual reasons), but... Yeah, it still needs more help (removing the to-hit penalty was a start).

Hmm, I suppose that I'd go with the Brute (or, personally, Scrapper would remain a possibility for me) for the added damage as his strength.
His durability really remains well represented, given that none of us can really die in this game anyway... And a Brute just does a better job than most.

Also... It could be interesting to see what options Titan Weapons bring... As seeing Hercules wield a giant maul could be fitting.

Still... I'd likely go SS/WP or Inv Brute.


Although, it has been a while since I've read through the Heracles (the REAL Hercules) stories I own.

Hehe, so long as you can laugh about it afterward, right?
And don't mind the others that laughed a bit at your expense, hehe...

We all make mistakes.

There are two separate issues that keep on getting mixed up in this mess of a thread (actually more than two, but these are the two biggest things):

1)
"GR was a Prerequisite for the Incarnate System... The Incarnate System was not a part of GR"
Ignoring any debate of semantics/logic of that general statement and/or any disagreement about this...
WHO CARES? "Tied-to, prerequisite, slightly-related, complete-package-deal, married, legal-union, best-buddies..." What difference does it actually make?
You needed GR to play the Incarnate stuff. Enough said.

2)
Whether anyone likes it or not...
Incarnate content is NOT part of the Free nor Premium package. It is VIP only. They have EVERY right to make it that way. Period. Every deal beforehand was built around the subscription model.
It is legal. "Fair" is somewhat subjective.
They have made it absolutely clear... Incarnate is VIP.
Now...
Make your decisions.


I happen to believe that Incarnate content was a part of GR and that they not only have EVERY right to set up Incarnate Content as VIP only, but that they'd likely be completely out of their minds to offer Incarnate Content to Premiums (other than maybe a steep monthly fee... which would likely be close to $15, hehe, so...).

Please kill me...

In fact... It's not exactly advertised/freely-known/stated anywhere (that I know of) for new players that you can combine three inspirations (of the exact same type and size) to create a single one of your choice (of the same size as the original three).

So, three small reds can be turned into one small <your choice here>.
Three medium blues can be turned into one medium <your choice here>.
This is actually a major advantage in the whole inspiration game.

Anyway... just in case you didn't know!

I honestly think that merging the AT forums would make things more complicated for the new user, not more simplified.

As it is, those divisions are straight-forward and simple.
Merge them and it becomes a guessing game as to where what belongs and so on.
I completely understand the desire to compress things, but that particular method seems like a wrong move to me.

Hmm...
Quick question: Do these auras look the same outside of the costume creator screen?

I know that there used to be (may still be) a slight skewing of where the auras are placed in the editor, due to some oddity with the camera being offset within it. However, out in the game world, everything was lined up perfectly fine.
The details are a bit fuzzy in my head, but it led me to consider the possibility that this issue, too, may only be present in the editor! It's worth a look!

I'm going to try and keep my thoughts contained and not ramble on... As you've asked for a Tanker suggestion (and then maybe a Brute/Scrapper one)...
But I will just offer a slightly more philosophical response...

Anything and everything can solo well. It really is just a matter of what strategy fits into your preference for fun - What you'll enjoy doing the most.

That preference for fun may not be known yet by a specific player... but, if/when you find it... it is glorious!

I happen to love soloing as my Electric/Electric Blaster... and that is how I started the game (I feel like I lucked out).
I find it thrilling and rewarding, yet not too challenging. All of that, of course, is entirely subjective.

Soloing as different ATs can be very different experiences.

Anyway... besides the concept of picking what you might enjoy the most for solo play... You may want to examine your strategy and see if there is something more you can do that is negatively impacting your experience (more/better inspiration use, change of difficulty settings, change of expectations, a different approach to initiating combat, a different sequence of attacks, etc.).

Best of luck and keep poking, asking, looking, trying!

As for a Tanker... I have a Shield Defense/Super Strength Tanker that I love playing. I can't say that I always feel the strongest/sturdiest, but I solo a lot and take things out nicely. It doesn't hurt that I just simply love the character and enjoy playing him, regardless, hehe.

Welcome to the game, Bags!
Very glad to hear you're enjoying it and it sounds like you've got a good mind about this game and it is cool that you're enjoying the villain-side content, story arcs and such!

As usual, some fantastic replies from everyone here already!
And that Teleport Bind is truly a great thing and I'm glad someone mentioned it to you.

Since others have already things quite well, I'll say the ONE thing I'd tell a noob...

Don't listen to anything we say, including this.

Okay, not really, but kinda, haha...

Really, I suggest... forget everything you learned from other games. Forget any advice or recommendations about what to do and what not to do and how to play and how not to play and what to choose and what not to choose and what you MUST have...
This game is built around just playing. Pick... ANYTHING... and do ANYTHING.
There are always extremes, of course, but... in order to play this game and be capable of advancing through the content and the levels and experience the normal (normal meaning - without hands tied behind your back or whatever restrictions we like to place on ourselves for extra challenges) content of this game... All you need to do is play any AT, any powerset, in any type of team or soloing. This game is nicely balanced, in a great way, where you really don't have to do anything other than pick something and play it.

Although, proper/improper enhancement placing/choosing can affect things pretty strongly. You do NOT need invention enhancements. However, they are also not evil and you may enjoy using them!
For normal enhancing... Just try and remember a few simple guidelines (but, as with all rules, these guidelines are not absolute): Three of the same enhancement (say, Damage Enhancements on an attack) will bring you the maximum benefit. A fourth one will hardly give you anything at all. So, a good rule is no more than 3 of one type.
That and try and keep your defense and/or resistance powers (if you have such things) slotted to give you maximum protection, when you can.
And Endurance Reduction enhancements (Try just one in a power - like a toggle- and see if you need more) tend to help greatly with attacks and defensive toggles.

Okay... I totally rambled on there... sorry! None of this is the greatest advice out there, but I think it is the only stuff that may trip a new player up as they grow into the game.

The big thing really being... do not stress nor believe in all the hype about the "right way to build/slot a character". Get into it if you find that type of min/max-ing fun (many do!), but don't think it is necessary to experience and completely enjoy this game!


Hey... here's another little note...
There is a lot of variance within ATs among the different powersets and powerset combinations.
As an example, an Electric/Electric Blaster plays vastly different than a Fire/Fire Blaster.
The same is true for a great many of the different powers.
And, even within the same combination... There are often many different ways that individual players can successfully play those powersets. Some really have great versatility and different aspects may be enjoyed by different players.
I always find that to be a really cool aspect of this game that may go unnoticed by someone still thinking of each AT as a Class from other games. There's a similarity, but there really are differences within the AT selections!


Extra extra credit: If you have Knockback powers... Try and learn to control it and use it to your (and especially your team's) advantage.
Wanton knockback may be the only type of play that gets others a little annoyed and may get you kicked from a team, haha (if you're really intent on sending everyone flying without any regard to what the rest of your team would prefer).
I love knockback and think it is absolutely fun... and it is also very helpful as enemies can't attack you as they fly through the air and land on their butts. However, some times it can disrupt things and turn them into utter chaos (and sometimes, of course, that is fun too) to the detriment of the team.
Simple steps are to position yourself so that the knockback sends the enemy into walls/objects nearby and/or send them into a direction that you want them to go... And, lastly... a good rule is... If you sent it flying away from the team... go finish him off and/or lead him back to the team (just do so without aggroing another group of enemies, haha).

Okay... that's enough form me...


Except for this:

Is the Wisps eye aura the same? I think it might include a bit of mist along with it, but I'm not positive that it is different.
Although... I think the Wisps aura is still bugged/missing right now (since Issue 21).

Just wanted to thank you for running a really nice event! Great idea and very well done.
It was also a pleasure meeting everyone there (as Amazing Ape) and I hope to keep in touch.
Also, absolutely fantastic job with the base. I ran around for a full tour before signing out. As I said at the time, great job!

I look forward to visiting the Heights again and in seeing some of the same people in-game some time.

As soon as this bug with the Bio-Hazard Base emblems is fixed, I'd like to get some people over to my red-side SG's base, which is a casino/hotel that I've been working on (on and off) for a while.

Thanks again!!

Very nice touch

Aha, thanks for the replies! So, it's not just me. That's good to know.