Eric Nelson

If you are looking for a villain group (and eventually a supergroup), feel free to check out the Fallen Legion (Legion of Valor CoH-side) at http://fallenlegion.guildportal.com. We have lots of helpful folks that can help you with info, teaming, and getting acclimated to the game.

It is possible to transfer toons between servers, but it will cost you $9.99 (+tax), and if the name is taken on the destination server you will be forced to change it (at no additional cost).

Welcome to the game, Kashi!

In case you haven't found out how yet, the 'X' key will lower your altitude while flying (regardless of the source of your flight).

And welcome to the game!

I don't think you're reading the entire article -- yes, you keep the set bonuses as long as your effective level is within 3 below the level of the set IOs (explained better in the wiki link than I can here).

I tested this out some time back on my main (before purples and name changes existed ) -- see the below screenies before walking into Siren's Call, and after.

No, they do not expire, but are "stored" until used.

You know by using the toggle button within the costume editor. At the bottom, where it details your cost to make whatever changes you are making to the toon's costume, you will see a BIG blue botton that you can toggle to use a free costume change token. Simply click it to toggle off of the inf cost and instead utilize an available token.

As for the documentation, I just have to shrug and say that not everything can be documented. That's the reason we have such a great wiki and this forum with so many helpful folks available.

You are correct (with the exception of set bonuses given by purple IOs).

Your statement thoroughly confuses me. Is the recharge % boost you are referring to from the individual IO's benefit (in which case, of course ED applies and that IO's recharge bonus ONLY applies to the power in which it's slotted), or is it due to the set bonus granted by having either a Luck of the Gambler +Recharge IO or multiple pieces of an IO set (in which case, I firmly believe that ED does NOT apply, unless someone can demonstrate to me a source to the contrary or actual, empirical evidence thereof).

Because either talking about a benefit from a "set bonus" (again, the 2, 3, 4 or 5 [a few times more] bonuses granted for having multiple pieces of the same IO set [or in a case like the LotG IO, for having that one particular piece]), or from the specific IO (i.e., Level X Recharge IO slotted into the power(s) in question).

After reading your statement again, are you saying it's the recharge bonus that applies ONLY to the power directly from the set IO (in other words, you have a set slotted that grants a number of direct effects on the power itself [and only the power itself])? If so, that's no different than the benefit given to a power by a generic IO, and is subject to ED.

I completely disagree, GP. My PB is (due to concept reasons) human-only form (my WS is human/Dwarf) and I think it's a pretty solid toon, offering ranged options nearly as effective as a Blaster, and melee options pretty respectable as well.

I think the bottom line is (like you pointed out) having an overall plan and working within that plan to excel. And in the end, I really think it's the player that makes a toon effective (or not) much more than simply the AT and powerset choices.

That's very generous of you, Isthi! I'll definitely keep you in mind when we put one together!

(And btw, my friend was thrilled with your MM build and is already asking if you have any ideas on a Thugs/Dark MM build... )

I don't believe that's true, and if it is, I haven't heard of it yet.

Per the wiki (which doesn't mean it's gospel, but I'd hope someone would have updated it by now if applicable): "Enhancement Diversification does not apply to special benefits or set bonuses. Hence, they are often used to get around the limitation of ED, and in some cases can provide greater percent improvement than the old pre-ED slotting."

I see no reference anywhere to set bonuses having "their own version of ED"...

Source: http://paragonwiki.com/wiki/Set_Bonuses

The poster was referring to the possibility that, if a dev determines (through it being reported by a third party, or by seeing it directly) that a toon's name is offensive or a violation of the EULA, they will unilaterally change it to a "generic" name (something along the lines of "Generichero28482487").

If that happens, I believe you are issued a name-change token (at no cost), although having this happen would certainly be nothing to be proud of.

I think you may be confused.

Are you referring to the Swiss tournament badge (requires 8 people, but not on "teams"), or the Pentad and/or Septad badge(s)?

If you actually mean the Pentad badge, then Master-Blade quoted you the patch notes that fixed that earlier this month. However, if you're referring to the Swiss tournament, that's completely different...

They can indeed be, as you say -- I think the poster you were responding to simply didn't realize that it could be done and/or how to do it.

That's right -- a small point, but a critical one. Thanks for pointing that out, RI.

I have to agree, I never liked the cel-shaded look that CO offers (although I know that it can be disabled, I really didn't prefer the alternative either). That was only one of the reasons I couldn't do more than a few hours of the closed beta, but a significant one -- I'm really spoiled by the look of CoX. I couldn't believe how awful WoW looked when I first saw a screenshot of it (MUCH worse than CO in my opinion).

That said, we definitely have people who prefer red-side play, and can support prizes for something like this, so do indeed look for a similar contest or event coming up so we don't ignore our red contingent!

Why thank you, sir! Very kind of you to say! And you're right, JV's WS is amazing, and Palindrome's WS is a freaking damage machine -- he spent a ton of money on the build and we were using it the other night to steamroll through Unai Kemen missions just for some fun.

Completely agree -- Khelds are not for neophyte players usually (probably with some exceptions), so is an AE baby AE'd their way into a 50 and then again on their Kheld, I wouldn't see it as any different than the level of helplessness you should expect to see with that player no matter WHAT the AT...

Yes they do -- but be aware that after you have 5 of the same "bonus amount" (for instance, 5 10% bonuses to something, or 5 3.75% bonuses to something, etc. -- regardless of the source of that % bonus) you no longer receive benefit of that bonus.

So you can slot 5 Luck of the Gambler +7.5% Recharge IOs and gain the full benefit of all 5...but any more would be wasted and not give any further benefit.

Or you can have 2 +10% Regeneration bonuses from one set, and 3 +10% Regeneration bonuses from a completely different set; but ANY further +10% bonuses (from ANY set, regardless) will not give further benefit.

I'll echo FW's information -- I've had friends more than once (and in different contexts) make this request, and Support has been great about giving it the ol' college try each time, and about 90% of the time has been successful at recovering the toon(s) in question.

As far as the "sharing" issue goes, while it may be a technical violation of the EULA, I doubt any reasonable person at NCSoft would take exception to the situation as presented (a parent allowing their child to play on the parent's account).

I couldn't disagree more. I've played this game for over 4 years now, and the 1-49 part of the game really does not interest me, nor does PvP. I particularly enjoy the high-level content (STF, LRSF, LGTF, etc.), and I like to have a "toon toolbox" so that I'm able to bring whatever toon will assist the team the most (i.e., 50 Stone Tank, 50 Rad, 50 Kin, etc.). And saying "the game at 50 is really no different from the game at 20" is inaccurate (other than the fact that you move with the same keys, push buttons or use binds/macros to operate powers, basic stuff like that). Playing a character with a few powers vs. playing a fully-realized character with many powers and options to choose from is a COMPLETELY different experience in my opinion.

What it boils down to is that there are multiple ways to play this game, and as long as it's not injuring another player's enjoyment, or directly in conflict with the game's EULA, I am free to pursue my own method of play. I'll admit that I've made use of exploits from time to time, but that's a risk I take as a player, and the devs have the right (it IS their game -- the whole "I pay the fee to play so I get to decide what's right and wrong" argument is pure rubbish) to sanction me if they decide that I've voilated their policies. I also believe it's their responsibility to close off exploits as they're identified, which they generally do -- a known "exploit" that is allowed to remain is, in my opinion, very difficult to keep calling an "exploit". The whole point of an online game is that the framework that is in place should direct your gameplay and cause players to stay within the rules.

But I digress (as usual).

If other players enjoy the progression from level 1 up, who am I to tell them that it's "wrong" or an "incorrect" way to play? More power to them and everyone -- this is a great game in my mind simply because there IS no one, single way to enjoy the game. PvP, PvE, high-level, lowbies, Super Teams, leveling pacts, soloists, supergroups -- this is a very multi-faceted MMO, and I think it's why so many people can say they've continued to play year after year.

LOL, yeah!

Wait, isn't that the new TF/SF debuting with I16? Or is that the one that's already in RWZ?

I believe you're referring to the Invader Badge (http://paragonwiki.com/wiki/Invader_Badge), which is really an accolade that gives you +5% to your max health. Unlike the blue-side equivalent (http://paragonwiki.com/wiki/Stouthearted_Badge), actually a very handy accolade power indeed!