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  1. JanusFrs
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Jibikao View Post
    Dark VS Poison shouldn't even be in the same sentence. /Poison is neat and cute and playable, that's all.
    Theoretically - THEORETICALLY - the last sentence means that the dude stating it was not broken is right:

    It's playable.

    I have a level 35 DP/Poison Corr that I have a lot of fun with. Certainly, she IS very fragile, and when playing at +0/x3 no bosses, there are times where I have to be very focused on what happens around me, but I wouldn't call the set unbalanced. Keep in mind, however, that it's been A LONG TIME since I've made a corruptor last, so YMMV.

    Don't get me wrong though, I am aware that the set could get a lot stronger and, as always, will welcome changes to the set, although the only thing I'd say be needed (in the first place maybe?) was to allow the splash debuffs being stackable and MAYBE widen their radius.
  2. JanusFrs
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Kioshi View Post
    Psy Blast is a great set, longer range, lots of effects (immob/sleep/ku/-rech), but no Aim.
    The stinker in the set is Scramble Thoughts (3 sec cast time).
    Should stack well with /time for all the -recharge. On my defender I skipped Psy Scream (which is a very good cone but it's been awhile, I think I'd pick it up now).
    After the 30s I wish I could skip Mental Blast on my def, the others are enough to make a good ST chain. The nuke is very good but of course will detoggle you.

    (btw haven't seen a /pain toon in ages)
    Obviously, I am certain not to pick Scramble Eggs-erm, Thoughts xP Other than that I do expect to pick up Psy Scream, as I love the animation for it :3 An after all, it IS stronger than Mental Blast Also expecting to take Subdue as my lvl 1 power, as it seems the better choice and finally I intend to take the nuke too, as I like the animation and like nukes all in all
  3. JanusFrs
    Hey everyone,

    I have thought of making a Psy/something corr since i21 gave it to us. In the meantime, I am not sure if I should go for /pain or /time, as both sets thematically fit with the toon in mind. If anyone have experience with Psychic Blast on corrs (or defs, as it's basically the same powers) or any of the combinations specifically, please give me some advice ^^

    Thanks in advance
  4. JanusFrs
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Jibikao View Post
    Yeah, I don't think Stalker will ever have Fiery Aura and Shield (put the theme restriction aside) because of Fiery Embrace and Shield Charge.

    I can see Stalker having Fiery Melee though (although they may not want to port FM due to not being able to port FA)

    I never understand the DoT bug with Placate. I know it doesn't bother me in pve but I think it does in pvp. Oh well, I don't pvp so screw them. :P
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Siolfir View Post
    So... Cremate (Brute/Scrapper port) or Combustion (Tanker port)?

    Fiery Melee
    1. Scorch
    1. Fire Sword
    2. Cremate
    6. Assassin's Blaze
    8. Build Up
    12. Placate
    18. Fire Sword Circle
    26. Incinerate
    32. Greater Fire Sword

    Fiery Aura
    1. Hide
    2. Fire Shield
    4. Healing Flames
    10. Temperature Protection
    16. Plasma Shield
    20. Consume
    28. Burn
    35. Fiery Embrace
    38. Rise of the Phoenix

    In any case, I'm sure that the hangup would be Fiery Aura more than Fiery Melee - Fiery Embrace mean they get to redo every Stalker damaging power to add the damage line item.
    Glad to see I'm not the only one having thought of Fiery Melee being ported to stalkers! ;D I have thought of some interesting ideas that could motivate making a Fire/ stalker instead of fire/ whatever-other-melee-toon:

    I will concur on Siolfir's proposed proliferation list, but there should be a change in AS:

    Assassin's Blaze should still be the name. The animation should be the same as claws and elec, where when standing in wind up mode, fire should assemble in the right fist. Then, when hitting the enemy, the fire should go into the enemy and explode into a phoenix like the one in RotP (Falcon Punch, anyone?); this explosion should then cause PBAoE damage, possibly with DoT INSTEAD of the standard demoralize (although -to-hit would be fair to add). This would help give fire the feeling of still being an AoE machine, while still dealing a big amount of ST damage (the PBAoE should not crit while hidden, to not make the power OP, IMO).

    Of course, I thought of this way before i22 was introduced, so possibly this would be just too OP with the changes to AS (Though, the Falcon Punch animation should still persist, even if only ST! ;D).

    Now, about FA, I think a new powerset should be "invented" to port over to Stalkers, to make it more thematically realistic, so the devs are not left standing with another "I can hide myself with electricity!". Thus, I give you Smoke Armor:

    Tier 1: Hide
    Tier 2: Smoke armor (Fire Shield, just as a smoke animation instead)
    Tier 3: [Healing Flames smoke clone]
    Tier 4: Temperature Protection
    Tier 5: Smog aura/armor (Plasma shield, but with a smoke animation)
    Tier 6: [Consume smoke clone] (This could possibly have some changes to it, I just cannot think of any as is)
    Tier 7: Smokescreen (Yes, a Ninjitsu smokeflash clone, to go with the smoke theme, while also giving Smoke armor a Stalker tool; this version could also add some -to-hit or fire damage although that'd have to be burst and not DoT and a mechanics to make sure it wouldn't be bugged by Placat bugs ;P)
    Tier 8: [Fiery Embrace smoke clone]
    Tier 9: Either a RotP smoke clone or maybe a god mode the likes of icy bastion (Although that might be a tad too unoriginal to make it interesting)

    Of course, I realise the above set would basically just be FA but with new animations, if ignoring Smokescreen. And yes, I realise many people don't like smokescreen, but really, it does seem more interesting to have a panic button as a Stalker than "just another PBAoE attack".
  5. JanusFrs
    Well, some comments on your critique points; will do my best to spread my observations.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Oedipus_Tex View Post
    - No Hasten, but Invisibility, Stealth, and Super Speed + Stealth proc. If you just want a mule for +Defense, make it Link Minds and Combat Jumping and drop the extra stealth abilities.

    - It has Weave, but still seems to have very low defense overall (especially given the cost of the build)
    You are right, the stealth powers have been intended as LotG mules, nothing less. I have glared at the Psionic APP before, but seem to remember people saying it isn't that good; I could be convinced to use it anyway, as long as I have the "optimal" amount of recharge in the build.

    Regarding the low amount of defense in the set, I am aware of ways to increase it, don't doubt that; in the meantime, is it actually "needed" to be softcapped for the combination to work? After all, isn't the mitigation of the controls "enough" to stay alive through mobs?

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Oedipus_Tex View Post
    - No APP powers at all.

    FWIW I would not skip Hasten on a Dominator (or Controller).
    Is it actually unusual for a Dom build to not include APP? I mean we all know dom's can do very good damage and, if, to some degree, ignoring Mind and Gravity, have many ways of totally neutralizing all enemies around them. Surely they won't need much other power?

    That said, as mentioned above, I have thought about and wouldn't mind getting Psionic mastery instead of all the stealth powers.

    Regarding hasten, thank you for answering my core question, the question of whether perma-dom without hasten is worth it!

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by _Ail_ View Post
    * Mace mastery works very well for concept builds because of its subtle effects. No one need know you have scorp shield on and both it and pff can use lotg.
    Only point I'll comment upon in your thread is the abovementioned.

    I can easier accept thinking of mace mastery when being informed of the lack of visible effects in the set's defenses. That said, in the end I think that other concept players can understand my thought that when you have a "planned" development of your toon, roads decided to avoid can under know circumstances be considered walking. The concept of this toon is to be an autonomous rogue, in fact the leader of a sect. That said, he came to power by the help of the mystic power of his sect, not any other means, Arachnos counting here.

    So forgive the stubbornness, but I am willing to sacrifice build performance in order to fit the theme :P
  6. JanusFrs
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by _Ail_ View Post
    I would go for capped s/l def plus permadom w/o hasten, which should be rather easily achievable with a mind/thorn. Going mace mastery for epic is always the cheapest way to achieve this...
    Yeah, I know many people often recommend Mace Mastery, but I didn't take that pool on the build because the toon is themed to independent of Arachnos and any other faction but his own, thus no Epic pool.

    But really, my question was more if I should go through with the build, with some tweaks of course, or if mind doms need the extra recharge from Hasten for the hard control AoEs with long recharge.
  7. JanusFrs
    Hi people!

    Recently I was informed that it is possible to acchieve permadom without hasten active, and have thus made a build for my Mind/Thorn with it. My question however; is it worth it on Mind especially to go without permahasten? Or will the extra recharge be more interesting to have the hard controls come up more often?

    Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.952
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Level 50 Technology Dominator
    Primary Power Set: Mind Control
    Secondary Power Set: Thorny Assault
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Concealment
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Power Pool: Fighting

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Mesmerize -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(25), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31), Decim-Build%(37)
    Level 1: Thorny Darts -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Dominate -- BasGaze-Acc/Hold(A), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold(3), BasGaze-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(25), BasGaze-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(31), HO:Nucle(37)
    Level 4: Skewer -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(5), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(5), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(29), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(29)
    Level 6: Confuse -- Mlais-EndRdx/Conf(A), Mlais-Acc/EndRdx(7), Mlais-Conf/Rng(7), Mlais-Acc/Conf/Rchg(31), Mlais-Dam%(37)
    Level 8: Mass Hypnosis -- FtnHyp-Sleep(A), FtnHyp-Sleep/Rchg(9), FtnHyp-Acc/Sleep/Rchg(9), FtnHyp-Sleep/EndRdx(34), FtnHyp-Plct%(40)
    Level 10: Impale -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(11), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(11), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(45), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45)
    Level 12: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(13), RechRdx-I(13)
    Level 14: Super Speed -- Clrty-Stlth(A)
    Level 16: Fling Thorns -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(17), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(17), Posi-Dmg/Rng(43), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(43)
    Level 18: Total Domination -- BasGaze-Acc/Hold(A), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold(19), BasGaze-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(19), BasGaze-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(34), EoCur-Acc/Hold/Rchg(40)
    Level 20: Thorn Burst -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(21), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(21), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(45)
    Level 22: Aim -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(23), RechRdx-I(23)
    Level 24: Stealth -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(46)
    Level 26: Terrify -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(27), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(27), Posi-Dmg/Rng(34), Posi-Dam%(43)
    Level 28: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(46)
    Level 30: Kick -- Empty(A)
    Level 32: Mass Confusion -- CoPers-Conf(A), CoPers-Conf/Rchg(33), CoPers-Acc/Conf/Rchg(33), CoPers-Conf/EndRdx(33), CoPers-Conf%(40)
    Level 35: Ripper -- Armgdn-Dmg(A), Armgdn-Dmg/Rchg(36), Armgdn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Armgdn-Dmg/EndRdx(36), Armgdn-Dam%(42)
    Level 38: Thorn Barrage -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(39), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(39), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(39), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42)
    Level 41: Tough -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), S'fstPrt-ResDam/EndRdx(48)
    Level 44: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(46)
    Level 47: Invisibility -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(48), LkGmblr-Def(48)
    Level 49: Grant Invisibility -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Domination
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(15)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-EndMod(A), P'Shift-End%(15)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 4: Ninja Run



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    I doubt I'll go live with this very build, as it is VERY end heavy if I so decide to run the toggles (not sure if I will). This is more hypothetical to have something going if it's more interesting to go without permahasten on a Mind dom.
  8. JanusFrs
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Leo_G View Post
    Or do you not understand my vantage point? I've got no problem with AS being more usable and focusing on improving Stalker ST DPS and burst, but the way it's being done, throwing Stalker tactics (using Placate offensively, using AS from hide + demoralize, using BU with AS) in the obsolete bin and adapting a button mash-fest that Brutes do. If demoralize was worth it, perhaps. But it only lasts 8 seconds, doesn't stack, can't be enhanced and requires you to take a hit in DPS to keep up.
    I've read the whole thread here, but don't really remember all the posts (surprising, I know :P), but IIRC, your issue with the coming changes is that hidden AS will become obsolete, right?

    If so, would it maybe make hidden AS, or perhaps Demoralize, more attractive if it added a debuff to the target hit? I don't remember if this has been mentioned here, but for example adding a longer duration -res or -Maxhp? Would you think that'd make hidden AS more attractive to use?

    From my own stand point, let it be stated now that I am not a numbers guy. I don't really care that much for optimal DPS and all that stuff, so, speaking from personal opinion, I'll still use hidden AS in regular content, likely even teaming. That said, I do understand your worrying about making Stalker tactics less important and the motivation to play as scrapping stalker instead.
  9. JanusFrs

    Flying East!

    POST-ACTION

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Avatea View Post
    Cowboys ride their horses casually into the sunset so I thought I'd do the opposite. I'll fly conqueringly into the rising sun instead, but not on my hoverboard, I'm not Marty (get that Freitag?)! My husband and I are indeed moving to China where new adventures and new challenges await, like accessing the Internet I'm used to for instance, that'll be fun!

    For almost 7 years now I've had the immense honour and pleasure to play AND work on my one most favouritest MMO of all time (I'm making my very own Grammar policing instincts cringe with horror right now but the superlative is worth it).

    I've been able to live on two different continents thanks to that very game and meet many amazing people from all walks of life and from all over the world.

    It still strikes me as odd when I see how some people still disparage the role of games in our modern society. While I understand the dangers, I have seen first-hand what effect our game has had on a lot of people, not to mention myself! Games like ours bring people together. Games like ours foster the type of communities where people would know and befriend their neighbours. You may not always see eye to eye with them but they're your friends all the same. And I have made friends for life thanks to our game

    I don't know how often I'll be able to access my newly created Titan Weapons droid or my Street Justice bandit or any of my now retired characters from China but I will definitely be logging in from time to time to see the amazing things the team is working on come to fruition! What with Dark Astoria, one of my favourite areas, getting spookier and increasingly more captivating story arcs (I read the mission texts, I do!) that our talented designers conjure out of thin air for us.

    Thank you to all of you whom I've crossed path with during the past 7 years. Thank you for treating me as one of you on my personal characters (you couldn't know it was me but still ) and thank you for treating me with respect on my Avatea.

    Zai jian!

    P.S.: I'm not actually leaving today but Zwillinger forced me, he forced me to post it today so he had a reason to get me on Ustream, woe is me
    Zai jian, Avatea! Yi lu ping an
  10. JanusFrs
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Smiling_Joe View Post
    Assuming you mean the iTrials, because I can't think of a situation where my stalker in the normal high end game has been knocked out of hide by anything short of KoV Caltrops or CoT Crystals.

    Eh, there could be more. But now I'm amused/annoyed by the philosophy "fixing" autohit powers knocking stalkers out of hide by making hide one step closer to irrelevant.
    Regarding this list, don't forget about some ambushes, as there are some in game that ignore, or see through to put it more motivating, you being hidden. This is especially a weakness if you're a non-defensive based secondary Stalker, like /regen and /elec.

    As I see it, this will make it easier for my main (DM/Regen) to deal with unfair ambushes and tough battles (EB/AV). This said, my main intention with the new Stalker changes, which might as well be said at some point, is to only use AF+AS against ambushes, eventual double mobs and hard targets, as a means to not lose the feeling of being a Stalker.
  11. JanusFrs
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Tater Todd View Post
    God do I love the Regen numbers on Ice Armor Stalkers. *Foams at the mouth*
    About Icy Bastion (:P), can that power be perma'ed? I do realise Ice Armor stalkers really shouldn't be needing that extra mitigation with a hp boost, hard capped res (I know, ice only, but it accomplishes it nonetheless :P) and the other epic benefits from IB, but it would be interesting seeing a build that can do it!
  12. JanusFrs
    Thanks for looking over my build rico Some comments:

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by ricohdah View Post
    Made a few tweaks to your build. I haven't tried BS before and has been ages since playing my WP scrapper. I can't believe stalkers lost both Quick Recovery and Rise to the Challenge on WP!
    To be honest I don't mind the loss of RttC on Stalkers that much; it'd force a more aggressive playstyle to my toon :P

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by ricohdah View Post
    -Dropped Slash for Strength of Will. Added a Steadfast Protection to SoW.
    -Slots added to AS, Disembowel and Hack.
    -IO's changed in Slice and Headsplitter for more E/N def.
    -Moved a slot from Fast Healing to Indomitable Will. The healing bonus from Numina does not help regen or Reconstruction as it has a damage res buff portion to the power.
    Didn't think of the Steadfast prov to beh honest...

    Regarding AS, I forgot to say I expect to slot it with the Stalker ATO set when it goes live. Also, I switched the set in Disembowel to a 6-slotted Touch o' death, because I thought that'd help the melee def...

    Didn't think of Cleaving Blow for E/NE def :P

    Regarding your last part, I don't understand your argument for removing the slot from FH to IW; do you mean that the buff to heal powers doesn't affect maxhp (HPT), regen (FH+Health) and actual heal powers (Reconstruction)?

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by ricohdah View Post
    The last I heard, Vigor is broken. The healing portion was not working with all healing/regen powers. Not sure if it has been fixed yet. Some players have said good things about Degenerative Interface but I haven't tried it. Ageless might not be the best choice. If Vigor can fix end issues, the recharge portion of Ageless is only really needed for Reconstruction, BU and Placate.
    Yeah, I've heard about the Vigor bug too, but I intend to slot it when the power has gotten green light to go Regarding Ageless, indeed I will only use it if my end problems are still existing :P I've heard good things about Degenerative as well, but to be honest I don't really care if I have the "best" Interface, only the best for my toon

    All in all, thanks for the critique
  13. JanusFrs

    Toxic Damage

    POST-ACTION

    Thought you might want to add Poison and Traps to your list of toxic damage dealers, at least if you accept pseudo pets as damagers as well ^^ Other than that, nice information! I for one was actually surprised to learn that Toxic wasn't invented from the start!

    EDIT: Read above post, nevermind ^^
  14. JanusFrs
    My turn with a build For a long time I have tried finding a way to get Mids' without my laptop, and have finally succeeded! Yay! ^^

    Nonetheless, here's the build I expect to make for my BS/WP, Icarus Bright:

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.952
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Icarus Bright: Level 50 Natural Stalker
    Primary Power Set: Broad Sword
    Secondary Power Set: Willpower
    Power Pool: Flight
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Power Pool: Fighting

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Slash -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(13), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46)
    Level 1: Hide -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(5), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(15), RedFtn-Def(25)
    Level 2: High Pain Tolerance -- Numna-Heal/EndRdx(A), Numna-Heal(3), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(15), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(37), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(37), RctvArm-ResDam(37)
    Level 4: Slice -- Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), Erad-%Dam(13), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg(34), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx(42), Achilles-ResDeb%(42)
    Level 6: Assassin's Slash -- Hectmb-Dmg(A), Hectmb-Dmg/Rchg(7), Hectmb-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(7), Hectmb-Dmg/EndRdx(29), Hectmb-Dam%(43)
    Level 8: Build Up -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(9), RechRdx-I(9)
    Level 10: Reconstruction -- Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx(A), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(11), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(11), Dct'dW-Heal(40), Dct'dW-Rchg(40)
    Level 12: Hover -- Ksmt-ToHit+(A), DefBuff-I(50), DefBuff-I(50)
    Level 14: Fly -- Winter-ResSlow(A)
    Level 16: Indomitable Will -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(17), LkGmblr-Def(17)
    Level 18: Parry -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(19), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(19), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29), DefBuff-I(40), DefBuff-I(50)
    Level 20: Heightened Senses -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(21), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(21), RedFtn-Def(34)
    Level 22: Mind Over Body -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(23), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(23), RctvArm-ResDam(42)
    Level 24: Placate -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 26: Disembowel -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(27), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(27), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(46)
    Level 28: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 30: Fast Healing -- Numna-Heal/EndRdx(A), Numna-Heal/Rchg(31), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(31), Numna-Heal(31)
    Level 32: Head Splitter -- Erad-Dmg(A), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(33), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg(33), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx(43), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg(43)
    Level 35: Hack -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(36), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(36), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(46)
    Level 38: Maneuvers -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(39), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(39), RedFtn-Def(39)
    Level 41: Kick -- Empty(A)
    Level 44: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(45), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(45), RctvArm-ResDam(45)
    Level 47: Weave -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(48), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(48), RedFtn-Def(48)
    Level 49: Afterburner -- Flight-I(A)
    Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
    Level 0: Portal Jockey
    Level 0: Task Force Commander
    Level 0: The Atlas Medallion
    Level 50: Cardiac Radial Paragon
    Level 50: Pyronic Core Final Judgement
    Level 50: Rularuu Radial Superior Ally
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    Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-EndMod(A), P'Shift-End%(25)
    Level 1: Assassination
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 4: Ninja Run



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    Notes:
    As you can see, the build has melee and lethal softcap with double parry, and then it has about 40 % energy def. I have tried to push the E/NE def to softcap as well, but it is just too difficult!

    Regarding Incarnate powers, I'm gonna go Vigor Core Paragon Alpha, possibly Pyronic core as can be seen in the build, then for Interface I'm not too sure; maybe pre-emptive or spectral regarding on, what costume I'm using (to thematically fit a tech sword or a rularuu/nictus sword). Thinking of going Rularuu Radial for the pbaoe +dmg the brute gives and then for Destiny I'm thinking ageless core thanks my current feel about the end management of the toon.

    Any adds or other ideas for my build?
  15. JanusFrs
    I think the devs should use the old Storm Kick animation as an initiative to slighty revamp MA. Make Crane Kick a cone, possibly 45 degrees, possibly 90 degrees 5 opponents max perhaps with reduced damage. That'd give MA more AoE and give it AoE in the first place for Stalkers. Cool animation nonetheless.
  16. JanusFrs
    I'll join the ListoTYs. Thanks for the write up V_K, there was part of the stream I didn't catch
  17. JanusFrs
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by FloatingFatMan View Post
    Peronsonally, I thought it was a buggy croc of <bleep>. Kept crashing on me so I just gave up. What I *did* see of it looked OK, but I really can't be bothered to keep trying at something that just kills my client.
    Curious, both to the quoted poster and to the thread participants in all. Are the maps very much more impressive in Ultra Mode or driving heavily on Ultra Mode mechanics? Cause if so, I'd expect to wait with doing the arcs till I have the right gear back...
  18. JanusFrs
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Oliin View Post
    Yea, by all accounts the Rikti are really rather peaceful I believe.

    Of course then Nemesis automatons of prominent superheroes attacked their homeworld. So the Rikti we mostly encounter in game are the military forces effectively stuck behind enemy lines and even then there's a group of them trying to reach a peaceful settlement.

    I'm pretty sure I got that mostly right anyway, I haven't run many Rikti arcs in a while.
    Do correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't the Rikti Homeworld once attacked by the Battalion, before the Nemesis Plot that is The Rikti War(s?) started? Or was it only the Kheldian planet?
  19. JanusFrs
    So do I, Todd! Even just two stalkers on a team can make it a lot more entertaining for the one of them!
  20. JanusFrs
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Zeh_Masteh View Post
    Successful run today: unlocked Midnighter's Squad for 3 of us or so, then did Croatoa arc missions w/ 4-6 of us. Most of us gained 1-2 levels in the 2.5 hour session.

    Also, we (I) learned that 4 stacks of Assault (~40% +dam) allows for 1-hit AS on LTs w/o BU... and I haven't ED saturated AS w/ damage yet: the more I team w/ you guys the more I like this idea!
    Agreed wholeheartedly! This idea has really opened my eyes to what team player the stalker is when teaming with himself! Really hoping we'll get a chance to do all stalker trials, all that stacked assault! o.O
  21. JanusFrs

    Crazy Predictions

    POST-ACTION

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dechs Kaison View Post
    No!

    No no no no no!

    They cannot kill Statesman!

    That's my job! How dare you suggest they steal that opportunity from me.
    Lol, some of my villains'd agree with ya on that Dechs :P No fun being a godlike villain stronger than Recluse and Statesman (I can dream, can't I? xP) without a little pet hero to toy around with every now and then!
  22. JanusFrs
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by PsychicKitty View Post
    Ghost Widow patron power pool has a sniper shot for you.

    Though its not a sniper rifle...does critical out of hide though.
    You mean an assured un hidden critical? Or a chance?
  23. JanusFrs
    That would definitely be cool for some more variation in our character concepts

    /signed
  24. JanusFrs

    Tonights Quiz

    POST-ACTION

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by EU_Damz View Post
    Mostly enhancements ranging from 2 purples in the 50 - 100m range [thanks to kisana for donation of those!] to a +recovery IO to even a Hamidon enhancement worth roughly 300m on WW.

    Think in total the prizes came to 6 - 800m. There was a prize of 200m for whoever could guess "What was the name of the soldier guarding Romulus Agustulus who got turned into a nictus?" right, but thankfully nobody was able to get it
    Just for the heck of it, care to cast some light on that? Who was it? :3
  25. JanusFrs

    Tonights Quiz

    POST-ACTION

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by EU_Damz View Post
    One question NOBODY got First time i've ever beaten you lot
    What prizes were given away Damz? :3