Leo_G

Leogunner is a twist on my middle name. The way it's pronounced and spelled is dumb and weird. I could just as easily went with Leo-Gun (which I do sometimes use on other boards) but I try to mix it around.

I changed it to Leo_G on a whim because it's shorter, reminds me of Zero G which sounds cool, and it has this face in it:

o_G

Isn't that funny? o_G

It's like, if someone was sitting next to you and let out a loud stinky fart and you know it was them but they try to blame it on someone else, you give them le 'o_G' look. Add colons for stress o_G;;

I don't play Stone armor and I probably won't even after this change (never really cared to be a big, hulking, slow, not-as-physically-powerful-as-you-are-big, kind of characters), but had an interesting idea.

What if some powers where 'costumes'? Like, upon activating them, you transform into a custom creation you made and colored? Kind of like a 'forced' costume change.

In the power customizer, when you're gussying up granite armor, it's like putting together an alternate costume but make options only available through that power. So you can change the size sliders, make your character sleek and metallic or rough and rocky, give them long gangly crystal arms or a traditional 'armor' with chest plate + helmet (made of rock, lava, crystal or ore of course). Activating the power just activates that costume linked to that power. Changing your actual costume will give you further chances to try different looks as well.

Another power like this I'd love it on is Domination. I already use /binds to transform my character upon activation but you only have so many slots for costumes. Options for that could be added in the future like various auras, again size slider and so on.

Same for Khelds. Their transformations could have specific 'alien' parts only available to those powers...

Of course, if that were possible the devs probably would have already done it. And even if they did, they probably wouldn't have all the options lined up yet but it's still interesting to ponder. That'd sure give Jay and BaB a workout

*LOL*
You have people who can't even handle a little knockback so are up in arms to get -KB IOs implemented. Do you honestly think they want anything that's not herding a mob into a cluster and then AoE them to death? Lol!

I say Energy Aura. Then you can be Strong and *Sexy*.

Not to be confused with the Strong and Pretty WM/EA.

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I'd rather they add a combat teleport attack. Either similar to Lightning Rod/Shield Charge but with a smaller AoE, less damage and faster (like 15-20sec) recharge

-OR-

A teleport foe to yourself + smashing dmg + knock up attack that doesn't have an interruptible animation. The range could be something like 40ft with a decently long rech of a higher tier ranged attack.

Also, Speed needs a mitigation/movement toggle/passive like all the other pools and the other travel pools could use a click buff of some nature.

Not saying the pools actually *need* it but it would be nice not to have to dip into a whole bunch of pools to get this and that when your concept is just 1 of them (or a mix of 2).

Got to thinking on a set that fits the theme of this. Really, I was just thinking how to make such an effect useful or effective while not being overpowered so here is *MY* spin on it:

[Note:] This is under the impression that it's possible to use Blaster's Defiance type inherent on all foes, applying a type of 'mez' on the enemy that blocks the use of certain powers but not all. Also under the impression that Castle can just make a list of all the foes and their attacks and put a check by the ones he wants blocked and then have an intern go in and put this tag on each. Might take a few weeks but improving the game isn't always a walk in the park.

[Note2:] As I was typing the above, I thought 'hey, doesn't electric power's sap the enemy's energy? why can this mechanic be included in their blasts to a lesser degree under the concept that you're weakening their energy reserves? It would make endurance drain (at least for that blast/melee set) less binary!'

[Clarification Note:] This 'denial effect' will only suppress the abilities flagged. Certain abilities (like every enemies' basic ranged attack) will remain unaffected so the enemy can still attack. This effect remains on a foe for the full duration even if dead. So enemies with self-rez powers can be 'denied' their round 2.

Power Domination With your power, you can weaken or dominate the special abilities/traits of mutants and meta-humans, suppress mystic energy of demons and spell weavers, disrupt specially engineered technology and dampen the skills and capabilities that occur naturally. Not only do you weaken your foes but you can empower yourself as well as your allies.

This could also be changed to 'Surge Domination' if the effect seems thematic for an electrical (de)buff set with appropriate renaming of each power.

1. Energy Surge (ranged ST ally +regen, +endurance; moderate recharge) Manipulate the energy reserves of an ally, making them regenerate faster as well as replenishing a little bit of endurance.

2. Draw Power (ranged ST non-aggro foe 'deny' attacks/-recovery, self +dmg/+movement speed; long recharge)
Draw power from the enemy to disrupt their abilities and make yourself stronger for a time. Foes effected by this power cannot use some of their attack powers.

3. Energy Wave (Wide Cone foe -endurance/-recovery/-movement speed/chance of immobilize, moderate energy dmg; long rech)
Unleash a blast of power that engulfs your foes that sap away their speed and strength. Rather than leech on it for yourself, you disperse the energy into the air, making it difficult for the foe to recover.

4. Power Conduit (PBAoE ally rez, Special; long rech)
You can absorb the latent energy around you as well as from dead foes, and transfer that into nearby allies. The more foes you transfer energy from, the stronger your allies will be when they get on their feet, with improved regen and recovery.

5. Leech Strength (Ranged AoE non-aggro foe 'deny' attacks/-recovery (5 target cap); self +ToHit/+res(all); rech moderate )
With your skill to draw and manipulate the latent strengths of others, you draw it into yourself to make you stronger. Foes affected by this may not be able to use some of their attacks. This ability improves your stats per foe up to 5 enemies.

6. Sap Energy (short ranged ST foe toggle, -recovery, PBAoE +recovery; fast rech)
You tap into a singular foe's energy reserves and distribute it to all allies (including yourself) in range of you. This power costs no endurance but only lasts for as long as the target has endurance.

7. Energy Singe (Ranged AoE foe -endurance, moderate fire DoT; very long rech)
Through skillful manipulation, you draw energy from a foe and unleash it as heat, burning your enemies with their own power.

8. Essence Dampener (ranged ST non-aggro foe 'deny' special/-def, self +regen, moderate rech)
Unknown by your enemy, you silently tune down their abilities which could disrupt their special powers. With that energy, you empower yourself. Foes effected by this may not be able to use 1 special power (an armor, a debuff, a buff, etc).

9. Suppress Essence (Ranged PBAoE foe toggle; foe 'deny' special/-res/chance of disorient (16 target cap); self -movement/-ToHit/-dmg; moderate rech)
The ultimate domination of power, you oppress foes around a focal target, weakening their resolve and even overpowering their senses as you juggle around the essence of their strength. However, as not to overpower yourself with the surge of energy you must suppress your own powers (making you weaker while it is active). Foes effected by this power may be unable to use an additional special skill.


For MM, a replacement for Leech Strength:

5. Fierce Draw (ST pet toggle, DoT special, self +HP Max; rech very long)
You draw on the power of a nearby henchman. If you're not mindful, you might drain the life out of them completely. This would apply a special heavy DoT on a pet that cannot be resisted. For each tick of DoT, you get a stacking +HP Max buff. The more HP the pet has, the more stacking buffs you can keep on yourself.

Youtube, people. Look it up

I wouldn't object to a future power like that if it was appropriate for the set's theme. But beyond that, it would seem inferior to the current endurance replenishing tools as they do damage or debuff foes or heal you *and* give you endurance.

Hopefully the devs don't cave in and finally give everyone a tool to make themselves weaker.