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Quote:Suspension of disbelief issues aside, I'm fairly sure there's no way that Marvel and DC could have actually shown the fight in what was supposed to be a mainstream comic. Not if they really wanted it out on shelves where kids could get at it.Originally Posted by Golgothen
Wolverine beating Lobo during the Marvel/DC crossover of the mid-90s. Fan vote chose the winner. The writers couldn't come up with a convincing way to show it so the whole fight was off-screen (took place behind a bar with just an occasional hand reaching up). -
Quote:Originally Posted by Johnny_Butane
If you blindly add people to your ignore list just because your friend told you to, your problem is bigger than the game allowing duplicate names.
Note that what he provided is an EXAMPLE. He used himself as the protagonist of the example. He's not saying the situation is going to happen with HIM. But it IS going to happen.
Wow, look at those goalposts move! What're you running in them?Quote:As in your example, TODAY with no change to the system, Hyperstrike could tell you and everyone in your global channel that anyone was a jerk with no evidence and he could even specify a Global name just because he has a grudge against a guy he teamed with. The end result would be the same.
Sorry, in the current system today, both sides can log any interaction and by comparison of those logs show who was being the problematic one.
In a duplicate naming system, this isn't necessarily the case. -
Quote:No offense, I don't want to have to deal with a 2-5 year learning curve, meanwhile people are /petitioning me because some mental defective (well, more defective than me) decided to roll up Hyperstrike, clone my appearance, and start ****.Originally Posted by Johnny_Butane
If we went to a system where two people could have the same character name, people would know that and would learn to check the global name when someone was obviously trying to troll a name.
Will people learn? Eventually. In the meantime, it'll be a ******* mess. -
Quote:Maybe. Remember that the Incarnate slots, as we last saw them, don't exemp.Originally Posted by Johnny_Butane
With the Alpha Slot, you can be build for this.
For example, you can shave a slot off of Hasten or Conserve Power if you get the Alpha power with RechRed. I point to those powers because they don't take IO sets, so if you have them you can allocate the slots elsewhere and see no loss. -
Quote:Uhm. The devs already gave you this option. If you weren't paying attention, the market merger has drastically slashed prices on a great many formerly hard-to-get items.Originally Posted by Firewasp
Either they give us more worth in the slots, increase the drop rate of rare items so the prices drop way down or I'm gonna have to look for another mmorpg that makes sense.
I'm finding this out much to my dismay right now.
BULL!Quote:My bane just hit 40 and couldn't train as there was no other place to put the 3 slots he would get. If i can't train, there is no reason to keep playing him.
I will repeat again for effect.
BULL!
Use the extra slots to at least temporarily fill out the build in other places. If you need to go back and "fix" it later, that's what respecs are for.
Simply because you're at a loss as to where to place new slots doesn't mean the devs need to compensate you for a lack of build planning and imagination.
Hint: Leveling builds RARELY look the same way some of these respec-rework builds come out to be later on.
You don't NEED "billions" to get to 50. If you're in the L40 range right now, you can rather cheaply frankenslot your character (or go with standard IOs) and still be VERY effective.Quote:I don't have the billions it would cost to get to 50.
The first trick is not to expect a fully purpled build all at once.
The second trick is to market patiently and effectively.
Craft any drops worth more than the components + crafting cost.
Sell whatever you don't use.
Rack up merits and alignment merits when possible. -
Quote:Take a look see at my Merits 911 thread.Originally Posted by Fulmens
Yeah, but in 14 alignment merits it's never happened to me.
There are a couple sets of rolls there that, were you to rely on the market for salvage supply, would cost you 10-15 mil to craft and only net you maybe 4-7 million in net profit. And, on another note, in a couple of cases, I could have bought the all the recipes from a single AM roll off the market for under a million.
While not "crap", it is certainly a reason for a small amount of caution. -
Quote:Originally Posted by GhoulSlayer
What's the key to winning this thing? We had 24 people all of which had shivans, HVAS, and full sets of nukes. I've read all of the guides and I've tried everything. Last night was my 5th consecutive weekly attempt and fail. We had at least 3 debuffers on each team. The way we tried last night was to drop our temps between shield drops. First round shivans and HVAS, second round bio nukes, etc... The most we were able to damage him was about 20%. Should we just unload everything on him as soon as his shields go down the first time and try to get him all in one shot?
The problem is, the AV is currently bugged. It should NOT be able to attack from within it's shield the way it is. This is causing what can be an insurmountable obstacle since coping with the huge spawns AND an AV who can attack with complete impunity can be somewhat overwhelming. -
Okay due to drifting times at which I'm doing the alignment merit conversion...
Here's my next set of randoms.
Positron's Blast: Chance for energy damage (Recipe).
You received Luck of the Gambler: Def/End/Rech (Recipe).
Analyze Weakness: Chance for +To Hit (Recipe).
Ghost Widow's Embrace: Chance for Psionic Damage (Recipe).
Sovereign Right: Acc/Dam/End (Recipe). -
Quote:Maybe yes, maybe no.Originally Posted by Fulmens
The five-for-an-AM deal is the current best one, in my opinion. I think most of the Market forum agrees with me.
Keep in mind that the 1AM for 5 rolls is still RANDOM roll.
As such, it's possible to burn 50 merits and 20 million and get a bunch of crap. -
Okay, got in early this evening and picked up an ITF on another of my toons. Was so busy not dying I didn't know I'd missed the start of Fire/Rads.
My apologies to everyone. Won't happen again.
On the flip side, you guys took the initiative and started up a Posi1. Good work!
Once done, I was able to join for a Posi2 too. However, it was rough going. VERY rough. The lag tonight was so atrocius that I had to call it. I was going at mobs, getting approximately NO attacks off, and dying instantly. then rubberbanding back and falling over dead. Maybe it wouldn't have been so bad at even level and proper group size. But at +1x8 we were getting murdered. And all I could do was stand there and........watch.
GRRR!
We got about 2/3 of the way through Posi2. I promise I'll make it up to you guys next week.
Additionally, next week will be my first off this dang wireless connection and on something relatively stable (though calling AT&T DSL "stable" is like calling a gunshot wound "uncomfortable").
I'm actually kinda irked. This was the first time I've ever had to do this. And I hate losing. Hate it like poison. So I'm going to do my damndest to make sure it never happens again!
See you guys next week. Bright and early.
Also, been talking with a couple of you. I know that Monday at 9PM Eastern isn't always the greatest time or day for all of you. What would you guys say to an additional day for Fire/Rads another time during the week? And if so, what'd work for you? -
Okay, got in early this evening and picked up an ITF on another of my toons. Was so busy not dying I didn't know I'd missed the start of Fire/Rads.
My apologies to everyone. Won't happen again.
On the flip side, you guys took the initiative and started up a Posi1. Good work!
Once done, I was able to join for a Posi2 too. However, it was rough going. VERY rough. The lag tonight was so atrocius that I had to call it. I was going at mobs, getting approximately NO attacks off, and dying instantly. then rubberbanding back and falling over dead. Maybe it wouldn't have been so bad at even level and proper group size. But at +1x8 we were getting murdered. And all I could do was stand there and........watch.
GRRR!
We got about 2/3 of the way through Posi2. I promise I'll make it up to you guys next week.
Additionally, next week will be my first off this dang wireless connection and on something relatively stable (though calling AT&T DSL "stable" is like calling a gunshot wound "uncomfortable").
I'm actually kinda irked. This was the first time I've ever had to do this. And I hate losing. Hate it like poison. So I'm going to do my damndest to make sure it never happens again!
See you guys next week. Bright and early.
Also, been talking with a couple of you. I know that Monday at 9PM Eastern isn't always the greatest time or day for all of you. What would you guys say to an additional day for Fire/Rads another time during the week? And if so, what'd work for you? -
happyberfday!
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Quote:So an Emogoth Vampire pack. Right?Originally Posted by Stingman
I think the game needs a Dark, Nether, Underworld, Grim or whetever kind of pack. I want to better outfit my dark toons with some real evil looking auras (almost tendril and omega looking), More costume choices like a whole body robe much like the Grim reaper with the hood to match. Better Torn capes,Skull chest options,even the Grim reaper Scythe! Some more dark themed costume pieces. Maybe I'm channleing my inner goth kid here lol but I think it would be cool.
Do we have to open a Hot Topic in Paragon City too?
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Next roll:
Touch of the Nictus: Chance for negative energy damage (Recipe).
Scirocco's Dervish: Dam/Acc/End (Recipe).
Touch of the Nictus: Chance for negative energy damage (Recipe).
Aegis: +Psionic and Mez Resist (Recipe).
Devastation: Acc/Dam/Rech (Recipe). -
Quote:Yes and no. Remember, SOAs don't really have DDR. So debuffs can get brutal real quick. Meanwhile if the SOA can cap their defenses normally (or come close), the double maneuvers can provide a nice (and stackable) pad against defense debuff.Originally Posted by Intrinsic
Double Maneuvers could be nice on a low-level team, since tankers and brutes usually aren't very good at mitigating damage at those levels. IMO it kinda diminishes in usefulness as the levels rise though.
Double Assault, on the other hand, is lovely all the way up to 50. -
Quote:Yes, but (and you KNEW there was a "but" in there right?), with Fitness becoming inherent, it frees up three power choices in the build and makes packing them onto a crowded build much easier. Thus, making the possibility of an all-SOA team packing both and spending lots of time in spitting distance of the defense hard cap that much more likely.Originally Posted by Thirty-Seven
Weren't SoAs already doing that? My Huntsman ran double leadership a good while ago, for example.
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Okay, here's the total list of my first 4 rolls with Alignment Merits.
Aegis: End/Rech (Recipe).
Celerity: +Stealth (Recipe).
Devastation: Chance to hold (Recipe).
Expedient Reinforcement: End/Dam/Rech (Recipe).
Force Feedback : Rech/Endurance (Recipe).
Ghost Widow's Embrace: Acc/Hold/Rech (Recipe).
2 Glimpse of the Abyss: Chance for Psionic Damage (Recipe).
Lockdown: Chance for +2 Mag Hold (Recipe).
2 Mako's Bite: Dam/Rech (Recipe).
2 Obliteration: Chance for smashing damage (Recipe).
Pacing of the Turtle: End/Rech/Slow (Recipe).
Positron's Blast: Chance for energy damage (Recipe).
Scirocco's Dervish: Chance for lethal damage (Recipe).
Sovereign Right: Aura 10% Resistance (All but Psionic) buff for Pets (Recipe).
2 Stupefy: Chance for Knockback (Recipe).
Trap of the Hunter: Acc/Immob/Rech (Recipe). -
As in "stupidly hard to kill".
Think about it. With Fitness out of the way (though still slotted), running both versions of Maneuvers on a team of 8. -
Quote:Easy! Tell this to every jailhouse bottom out there.Originally Posted by abnormal_joe
Not wanting inherent fitness is like not wanting free sex*. I'm sure some would make that choice but I will never understand why.
*now watch 100 posters attempt to craft bizarre scenarios to justify their nerdrage. -
Quote:I remember when VisionTek shut down US operations and pretty much their entire staff moved over and started up BFG.Originally Posted by Father Xmas
BFG Tech was once a fairly well respected name for video cards. They recently declared bankruptcy and that company is now but a memory. It's warranty is now handled by PNY. However BFG's name is now owned by the same company that puts out cards carrying the Diamond Multimedia brand (also not the original Diamond Multimedia).
Now je_saist doesn't have a very high opinion of Diamond's current cards and if his opinion is sound, then people should be aware that any new BFG Tech cards will likely not be the same quality of the original BFG Tech.
[H]ard|OCP: BFG Teh Goes the Way of Diamond and Best Data.
That it's come to this is sad. -
Quote:Castle,Originally Posted by Castle
Yes, they are enhanceable and you can add up to 5 additional slots to them, just like the current versions. The powers are all available either at level 1 or 2 (I forget at the moment) -- no waiting 'til 20 for Stamina.
All I have to say is...
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Quote:Hey, in the right circles that could make you very popular!Originally Posted by Olantern
don't make up for being blue, furry, and ... having a prehensile tail.
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Quote:Since these powers are now INHERENT, how will this affect Epics? SPECIFICALLY Peacebringers and Warshades?Originally Posted by UberGuy
It will, however, be a huge change for people who currently don't take Fitness. For those people this is pure, free win. And that might be what the devs are shooting for here.
Right now, you don't really get any benefit from Fitness when using forms.
However, once the set becomes inherent? -
Okay a slightly late update. Next Hero Merit roll.
You received Positron's Blast: Chance for energy damage (Recipe).
You received Pacing of the Turtle: End/Rech/Slow (Recipe).
You received Trap of the Hunter: Acc/Immob/Rech (Recipe).
You received Ghost Widow's Embrace: Acc/Hold/Rech (Recipe).
You received Obliteration: Chance for smashing damage (Recipe).