Shard_Warrior

The fabric Brandon Routh wore in Superman Returns was similar to this one as it also had a patterned look (they were tiny "S" symbols IIRC). They were far less pronounced on that one as opposed to this new one though.

I'm in with the camp that really doesn't care for the plastic look and no undies.

Ugh... I certainly hope they do not. Warts and all, the MA here is still infinitely better than anything Cryptic can and will ever produce IMO. And for the record, the Foundry was polluted with farms within an hour of it being released live.

To the OP... sorry your arc got griefed.

I'm not, but thank you for trying.

Clearly, it isn't, but you go right on deluding yourself.

My understanding is just fine, thank you.

Star Trek is about the exploration of humanity... what it is to be human. That would be a difficult sell if the Captain was an alien. I'd rather not see an alien captain for the sake of having an alien captain.

Always found it interesting how Paramount execs did not want Pacino for the role of Michael Corleone at the time. Thankfully, they listened to the director and we got Al Pacino instead of (barf) Martin Sheen.

I'd wager this is what happens to most of those posting here too... probably more often than not too. Some people just can't admit it though.

Yep. I'm guessing that the Devs put this in to counter Destiny powers like Barrier etc.

Never said it was. See my earlier post.

That much I understood and I (personally) think it a given that you monitor regen rate on all ATs, regardless if Melee or not.

My SR or SD toons are not getting frequently (if at at all) to have any impact from -Regen effects, so I don't notice them. That is the point. Mitigation for them comes from their positional (and depending on build, typed) defense. However, my Regen will be getting hit much more frequently, so the effects are more noticable for sure.

Keep in mind, your build is most likely far better than what the average person may have.

Why would you if their mitigation is not (supposed to be) relying on Regeneration?

Take a peek. The IDF has more than just a few powers that are -Regen, -Recovery and -Recharge.


Battle Orb Mk I

1. Plasma Blast Ranged, Minor DMG(Energy), Foe -Regen

Battle Orb Mk II

1. Plasma Blast Ranged, Minor DMG(Energy), Foe -Regen
2. Plasma Spray Ranged Cone, Moderate DMG(Energy), Foe -Regen

BCU

1. Plasma Rifle Burst Ranged, High DMG(Energy), Foe -Regen
2. Single Plasma Shot Ranged, Light DMG(Energy), Foe -Regen

Scryer

1. Psionic Dart Ranged, Minor DMG(Psionic), Target -Recharge

Seeker

1. Mental Blast Ranged, Moderate DMG(Psionic), Target -Recharge

ACU

1. Chemical Grenade Ranged (Targeted Location), Superior DoT(Toxic), Foe -Speed, -Rech
2. Plasma Full Auto Ranged, Light DMG(Energy), Foe -Regen
3. Plasma Rifle Burst Ranged, High DMG(Energy), Foe -Regen

Diviner

1. Drain Psyche PBAoE Foe -Regen, -Recovery; Self +Regen, +Recovery
2. Mental Blast Ranged, Moderate DMG(Psionic), Target -Recharge
3. Psionic Slash Melee, High DMG(Psionic), Target -Recharge

Heavy Trooper

1. EMP Rockets Ranged (Targeted AoE), Light DMG(Lethal/Fire), Foe -Regen, -Recovery, -Endurance

Augur

1. Mental Blast Ranged, Moderate DMG(Psionic), Target -Recharge

War Walker

1. Charged Shot Ranged (Targeted AoE), Moderate DMG(Energy), Foe -Regen, -Res(All)
2. Heavy Particle Burst Ranged Cone, Moderate DMG(Energy), Foe -Regen, -Res(All)
3. Particle Burst Ranged, Moderate DMG(Energy), Foe -Regen, -Res(All)
4. Orbital Lance Ranged (Targeted Location), Extreme DMG(Energy), Foe -Regen, -Res(All)

Goliath War Walker

1. Particle Burst Ranged, Moderate DMG(Energy), Foe -Regen, -Res(All)
   Particle Lance Narrow Ranged Cone, Moderate DMG(Energy), Foe -Regen, -Res(All)
2. Sweeping Laser Ranged Cone, High DMG(Energy), Foe -Regen, -Res(All)

There are relatively few -DEF and -RES powers in comparison. Most of your -DEF comes from the Mk-VI Victorias.

Personally, I think this is why Regen feels gimped in comparison on the higher end iTrials.

What about Carnie Ring Mistresses? IIRC some of the IDF have -regen attached to certain powers.

In my opinion, yes. At least, moreso than it is now. Just a playstyle preference is all. Personally, I prefer to be clicking my attacks to be doing my job as a scrapper, not stopping to click heals. At least to me, if I have to manage my build around various Pools/Ancillary sets and IOs to softcap my Regen, then the set is not performing as it should.

Again, just a personal opinion.

Yes, I am aware.

There will always be players who are better than most others, regardless of buffs/nerfs.

Not really, no. It is just a playstyle preference. Capped SR is much more "fire and forget" to me personally, so I enjoy that more vs. the click click click of Regen or gimping my build to try and softcap Regen. Again, just a personal preference.

I disagree.

If you are going to softcap,why bother with Regen then? Just go /SR and take Aid Self or DM/SR so you have Siphon Life.


That's not really relying on Regeneration (what the set is supposed to be for), is it?

Much like Aid Self or Siphon Life would.

Again, Aid Self or Siphon Life (or inspiration(s)) and I keep moving too. The major difference being, my SR or SD toon is far less likely to get hit by the following attacks, giving Aid Self or Siphon Life etc. a chance to recharge.

Capped SR + Aid Self > Regen in my experience.

Very well put.

Highlighted for emphasis. Those are lending more to your "survivability" than your Regen is.

I don't hate Regen. My main is a Regen scrapper and I still play her daily after 7 years. She is great to run around solo. For me personally, the survivability on TFs and iTrials is much higher on my SR scrappers and therefore much more fun for me. Personally, I think Regen needs a whole lot more than this buff, but again that's just me.

All the math in the world is not going to make Regen more fun to me to play vs. my SR scrappers.


Unless it's a Psi attack or an unresistable attack or the off chance you get hit through MoG anyway (which does happen).

30% resist to S/L does little to help against Psi, Fire, Energy, Cold, Dark etc. damage.

Chances are you aren't going to get hit to take that 1000 damage per second with capped Defenses. You will get hit with it on a Regen though.

I do.