Obscure Blade
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Illusion/, /Storm, /Traps; when a new powerset comes out one of the first things I do is pair it with one of those if possible.
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As I said in the other thread, in my opinion it's the skill of the players and what you already have that matters. If I'm on a team of controllers and tanks, a blaster is going to be more welcome than another tank because it's damage we are low on; not safety. But if the team already has 6 blasters, then something more tankish or supportish would be nice.
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Quote:Well, so what? Masterminds aren't automatically villains anymore, and there are plenty of animal controlling heroic characters in fiction. Neutral minions makes it easier to make your character heroic or in the middle without having to come up with an elaborate explanation.Originally Posted by Kaiser Robot
The alternative animal suggestions (mainly the dire bear) and possible removal of the dire wolf(ves) are fine, but the current animal line up (in exception to the locusts) do not seem to provide a sense of villain animal minions. -
What AT is desirable mostly depends on the competence of the player and what you already have. If I'm on a team full of Controllers, then a Blaster is welcome because more damage is exactly what we need. If I'm on a team that already has 6 Blasters, then I'd rather something else show up.
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Quote:Especially if like CoX it has long since paid back its original investment. The ones that get shut down are usually the newer ones that look like they'll never pay back what was spent to make them. Long before they shut the game down they'll go to maintenance mode, just letting the game run with no new content (barring anything the players make for AE) or updates; just running the servers doesn't cost much.Originally Posted by dugfromthearth
but in general it is very cheap to run an MMO if you put minimal dev work into running it. So turning one off that has even a few thousand paying customers probably doesn't make much sense.
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They probably want to test it on Beta first. They might release it on the 23rd on Beta.
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Quote:And inaccurate. I've seen you guys react to feedback. Try not to let such nonsense raise your blood pressure too much.Originally Posted by Zwillinger
I'm going to say something which some of you may find unpopular, but there are times where it is my responsibility to stand up and be an advocate for our team. I apologize if my words cause you to be upset, but it is the right thing to say.
When you say we do not listen to feedback, it is disingenuous. You can accuse us of many things, but accusing this team, the team now, the developers who have been working on this game for over a year, of not taking player concerns into account it is something that is, quite frankly, hurtful. -
Another vote for Thugs/Time being better. Besides being an all-round better set, Thugs Enforcers add +defense, which will stack with the +Def from /Time.
Quote:Yes it works; I find it amusing on my Thugs/Thermal to summon a double Gang War and set them all on fire.Originally Posted by Paladiamors
Yup. With...burnout, is it? Someone correct me if I am wrong. -
What should have happened it that your entire team falls over dead, with your combat logs recording things like "A Bacterium impacts your skin for 1578 smashing damage! The Sun burns you with Sunlight for 27451 energy damage!"
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Quote:This, especially. And masks, as mentioned. Many of the already-existing patterns are quite good, very superheroic; they just look too much like skin paint. Making them look like actual tights (and upping the resolution, of course) would be a great improvement.Originally Posted by Noble Savage
Some options to consider:
A) revamped old school/spandex tights similar to the ones we already have (adding a few details like seams but still mostly plain)
Oh; and there should be a metallic version; both for the tights-with-skin outfit, and a full coverage version that doesn't have the seamed/jointed look of the in-game Metallic option. -
Quote:/Psi, to deal with all those heavily psi-resistant enemies; especially robots who are weak to smashing.Originally Posted by Supernumiphone
The new Propel isn't great DPA, it just isn't abysmal anymore. As to which assault set would actually benefit from including it in attack chains, I don't know. Maybe Thorns? Maybe none.
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Quote:Soooo, Beast Mastery will be released during the timeframe of Beast Mastery? At least they aren't makiing a promise they can't keep.Originally Posted by Kheldarn
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Julién Banta: I just got here and haven't gotten around to reading all these posts, but has there been a release date set for the Beast Mastery?
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City of Heroes: It will be released during the timeframe of Beast Mastery.
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Quote:I already covered that; to quote myself:Originally Posted by vorpal
Who or what are you guys quoting, where there's this reference to some major change coming to Dominators?
Quote:I found the original quote:
Quote:Originally Posted by Avatea
What about Dominators?
Youve probably noticed that Dominators didnt get new powers this time around. We have exciting future plans for the archetype that we cant talk about right now that will most likely occur post Issue 21. So, stay tuned! -
Quote:Originally Posted by Paladiamors
Yes, this was an accidental leak. The one responsible for said leak was promptly blown to bits. Reportedly, he got better.Nah, he just was prudent enough to take a self-rez power.Quote:Originally Posted by Mr. DJ
just a flesh wound
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I found the original quote:
Quote:I admit, after waiting so long and watching everyone else getting multiple powersets while Doms got nothing, it would take something really spectacular to rate better than "well, finally."Originally Posted by Avatea
What about Dominators?
Youve probably noticed that Dominators didnt get new powers this time around. We have exciting future plans for the archetype that we cant talk about right now that will most likely occur post Issue 21. So, stay tuned! -
Here's the pic that started the discussion:
Quote:Originally Posted by Golden Girl
There is a power floating around Beta called "Summon Wolves" - it's listed as part of the "Beast Mastery" power set
Here's a screenshot from Angelwing:
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Quote:That seems to me to be attributing a SPECTRE level of underhandedness and information control to Marketing, which has never impressed me with their cleverness. It's also rather pointless; they don't need to fake "accidents" to release videos or screenshots. If they wanted to release a screenshot about Beast Mastery to tantalize us, then they could just haul off and do so without pointless fake accidents. They have just gone ahead and released screenshots and promo videos in the past.Originally Posted by Premonitions
this is roughly as "accidental" as the Staff fighting video and every other "Viral" thing that's been done thus far.
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/Storm is an obvious choice, for a "power over nature" theme.
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Quote:Right on both counts; they are making Darkness Control first, but Beast Mastery is slated for sometime after I 22 but before I 23.Originally Posted by Jibikao
I thought they were going to create a new Mastermind primary "Primal" set with "animals". Looks like they are going to create one for Darkness Control first!
Quote:Originally Posted by Golden Girl
There is a power floating around Beta called "Summon Wolves" - it's listed as part of the "Beast Mastery" power set
Here's a screenshot from Angelwing:
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Quote:Plus, as a cute trick you can use the base teleporter to go to the Galaxy Echo, then take the Echo tram to Ouros; if you don't have the Ouros portal you can get it then by grabbing the explore badge.Originally Posted by Eva Destruction
You can. The Galaxy City beacon goes to the echo of Galaxy now and they have no reason not to make Dark Astoria work the same way.Quote:Originally Posted by LordAethar
I also wouldn't mind seeing some mechanism to become available to bases so we could access flashback zones (Galaxy City, Dark Astoria).
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And from the thread about the I 22 preview, we have this:
Quote:Looks cool. But we'll have to be a little patient.Originally Posted by Golden Girl
There is a power floating around Beta called "Summon Wolves" - it's listed as part of the "Beast Mastery" power set
Here's a screenshot from Angelwing:
Quote:Originally Posted by Zwillinger
To repeat what I said in another thread: Beast Mastery is still early in development and should be taken as such. In other words, not yet ready for primetime.
The set is expected to launch within the Issue 22 timeframe, not neccessarily with the launch of Issue 22.
Also, no we won't add ferrets, so stop typing it now...Yes you, I'm looking at you. -
Two ideas I've had for a while:
Mind Control Mastermind; his/her minions are mind controlled heroes. They'd be watered-down-for-balance versions of character classes; say, three "scrappers", a "corruptor" & "controller" for the second tier, and a tank for the third tier pet. Ideally, you'd be able to make their costumes in the costume creator. Person attacks would be psychic blasts; level 18 flavor power would be some kind of confuse.
Mad Scientist mastermind. Has for pets three Experiments, two Assistants (with, say, lightning and freeze guns), and the top tier pet is your Creation; I've always pictured it as something resembling the Doom Cyberdemon. -
Quote:Apparently yes, that's exactly what he was doing.Originally Posted by Agent White
You think he's compensating..?
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Quote:Just so! Consider Codpiece...an actual Doom Patrol supervillain.Originally Posted by Agent White
Codpieces.Quote:Originally Posted by Golden Girl
Do you have any examples of something that should be a male-exclusive item?
huge ones.
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Hmmm, makes me wish I could make a Grav/Traps; you could phase the enemy, walk right up to them, set up a trap field as they glare helplessly at you then walk back around a corner & turn the phase off. BOOM!
Quote:It's not locked to a surface:Originally Posted by Blue_Centurion
Since Phase Shift is a location AoE now it is useless against flying creatures or in Aerial combat. Not sure that will be a huge change, since most people do not use it (or run Grav) because Teams throw bricks at Grav Doms. Personally I like it, the idea about phasing doors and ambush sites is brillaint. But it does have the locked to a surface problem now. Any thoughts?
Underlining mine.Quote:Originally Posted by Arbiter Hawk
I mistyped - it is a location-targeted AoE. It creates a 20 foot radius sphere at your targeted location which phases and immobilizes everything that steps inside of it. You can target a spot in the air, as well, so as to limit the volume of the sphere that intersects with a spawn, if you feel so inclined.