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Quote:You forget there is a nophase on hibernate, and you can only use it after that expires (which is generally a while after it recharges).Originally Posted by Mr_Morbid
Would putting hibernate on auto cast cause it to de-toggle as soon as it was turned on? If not then Ice Armor. -
I should be vigilante on my blaster by then, so count me in
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Quote:Originally Posted by Aneko
What does it take to read things that aren't there? If your question is "what do you dislike about the changes", then my answer is "nothing". Is that clear enough for you?Quote:Originally Posted by Aneko
The second question should be: is it worth it? People seem to think so, but after playing a perma-Light, I found that I preferred my current build on Live.Quote:Originally Posted by Aneko
It just didn't suit my playstyle, and it might be a mistake for everyone to think it will be the only way to go.Quote:Originally Posted by Aneko
Why do you insist that there's a problem? I like what I'm currently doing better.
Oh, it's clear as rain. Especially this part:
Quote:Originally Posted by Aneko
I seem to be in the minority who's been enjoying my Peacebringers for years. -
Quote:It doesn't take a genius to read between the lines, or notice when someone is avoiding a question. So, I suppose in a way, you've answered my question. Disappointing.Originally Posted by Aneko
Nothing that you quoted says that I don't like the changes, and I certainly don't see any hostility.
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Quote:Originally Posted by Aneko
Like I said, I have nothing against perma-Light, and didn't say anything about its performance. It just didn't suit my playstyle, and it might be a mistake for everyone to think it will be the only way to go. Judging by early conversations during Beta, though, I seem to be in the minority who's been enjoying my Peacebringers for years.
Also, I'm sure it makes a much bigger difference to people who use Nova. <.<Quote:Originally Posted by Aneko
Why do you insist that there's a problem? I like what I'm currently doing better. My survivability is fine, thank you.Quote:Originally Posted by Aneko
You seem to be the type of person that prompted me to post in this thread. I'm sorry if you were unable to build a viable Peacebringer without perma-Light, but it's really not the only way.Quote:Originally Posted by Aneko
And I disagree. I'll say it one more time to be sure: I have no problem with it. Nevertheless, it may not be for everyone, and I would hate to see a lot of cookie-cutter Peacebringers.You seem to have very strong feelings regarding the subject, but are apparently unwilling to elaborate on the particulars of why you do not like the changes. If I may be so bold, may I suggest now is the time to try?Quote:Originally Posted by Aneko
Please read the words that I use. I have no concerns other than everyone doing the same thing.
I can certainly understand that some playstyles are not for others, but I don't see the reason for the hostility you're showing on this thread towards those that look forward to doing what warshades have been able to do for a long time. Please don't tell me you're just one of those, "I liked it before it got better" types? That would be disappointing. -
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May I interest you in a Diamond?
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Quote:Thus the optional aspect of it. They try to shove an inf sink down our throats, I can imagine many people would get quite angry. With this, you have a guarenteed way to get whatever you want--it's just going to be generally more expensive than the AH, and have the side benefit of removing money from the game.Originally Posted by Memphis_Bill
Problem with that (for many items) is something I mentioned before:
I need to make X many recipes (let's go with another usually-high-priced one, Luck Charms, and I'm making a bunch of Accuracies for the SG bins/badge/whatever.)
Why would I spend *any* INF on it when I can run a quick mission/arc/farm in AE and just burn tickets getting salvage? I've gotten 10-11 LCs, ASilvers, etc. in a single haul, after all. What could equal several million INF... for the low low cost of nothing.
I'd basically be evading that sort of a sink.
Now, no, that doesn't apply to purples and the like that don't show up that way - but I can get those other ways (grind trials, hero merits, etc.) anyway.
As to your AE example...those are random rolls. This isn't. This is "I wanna buy nao!" for those that need that kind of thing and don't like to screw around with placing bids and can't/won't farm for AE tickets.
As with other things in this game, it lets you bypass certain things (such as astrals/merits/etc do in relation to getting rare recipes) for a price. And people like options, no? -
Well, we showed Sutter a thing or eight about squid superteams!
Next weeks WTF is Numina, so we may end up going for that (unless inspiration strikes), so bring your Jurassik stomping boots.
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Quote:Originally Posted by GPBunny
Scrap XP debt instead have the player loose 10% of thier current influence.
Leave the influence cap at 2 billion, but make influence account based not toon based.See, the problem with ideas like these (aside from being ridiculous), is that anyone with even a minimum of intelligence would be sure to periodically email their stash of cash away from their character to be able to keep it safe.Quote:Originally Posted by Dechs Kaison
Completely cut influence gain for anybody with more than 100,000 on their character.
No, there has to be more optional cash sinks, like prestige conversion. The temp power buying is a nice start, but not everyone uses those. I also like the OP's idea--I would use it from time to time, if it were an option. However, if I may expand on one of GPBunny's ideas....
Perhaps if the devs did a data-mine on the maximum average (on a bell curve, not counting anomalies) price anyone has ever payed for X item in the auction house....and have a way to buy it from a store vendor. Say the most people have ever paid for the alchemical silver, over time, was 300k influence. And right now it's going for 200k on the auction house. You can try to buy it at the AH still, or you can buy it instantly over at the NPC store. -
It's a robot!
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Happy B-day Soul!
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Just to be clear....
You can't email them, put them in the auction house, trade/give them (or any other way to get them out of your tray)?
Can you re-equip them (just curious)?
That sounds like an odd problem. If the answer is no to all of the above, I guess I would file a support ticket. -
Quote:Heh, we're quickly becoming the Kheld WTF team. (Or maybe it's the OMGWTF Kheld team?)Originally Posted by AIB
So, how about we do that Sutter tonight...since it is the WST.
It works for me, though. -
Quote:The set is in there for smashing/lethal defense. The +perception is just an added bonus, as I doubt he actually intends to use the power itself.Originally Posted by GavinRuneblade
Just curious: Why the +Perception in Tactics? If it's just for blinds isn't tactics enough?
I mean, it's not like the tohit/recharge is that much better anyway. Shame Reticle doesn't have an /end option. -
Quote:So then we're all agreed. It's not needed, but it is nice to have. And it is up to each individual person to make the choice for themselves whether or not he/she wants it. Can we drop this now?Originally Posted by PC_guy
yes. and we're both in agreement about that. the point that i'm arguing is wether that increase in survivability is needed. -
Sounds like it would make a great base item...
...if only they still paid attention to bases.
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Quote:Originally Posted by PC_guy
i didn't say that either wasn't a help but a recharge only build is going to be a much cheaper one, while still being expensive, and yield you enough defenses to basically survive the entire game. it's not that defenses aren't a help, I just think they make builds very tight which isn't helpful on an AT that is already in a slot crunch and the sheer expense to get enough defenses makes it not worth the time and inf.Considering that his teammates are a stalker and a corrupter, I don't think it's unreasonable of him to want to add some defenses to his resistance, just in case. That said, it is entirely up to him on how he wants to build his character, and we can only offer him our advice/opinions.Quote:Originally Posted by TwoHeadedBoy
It's certainly not unreasonable to build for defense, especially considering the fact that he was asking about a high budget build. I know for a fact that I'm not the only one to make Warshade builds with perma eclipse, high defense, and good enhancement values. "Not worth it" may be how you feel for your personal build but that doesn't make it a fact.
For what it's worth, I agree with TwoHeadedBoy. If Meta_Genesis ever plans on doing harder content with his 'shade, pure resistance isn't really the safest route. For simple missions at +0/x8, sure, he'd be fine. For incarnate class problems or tricky enemy types (I'm looking at you, Arachnos and Malta), the more defense the better. It's not really all that hard to throw in a couple kin combat sets, anyway. A little pricey, sure, but again, that is up to him. -
She made a Karate Kid arc with her dolls (which is too long to post here), but should you be interested, it starts here.
(I told em to sweep the leg, but did he listen to me? No!) -
Would she be a... personal item?
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Also, to save yourself binding room, you can set a catchall bind to detoggle your forms and activate commonly used powers, like eclipse/mire/stygian circle. Like so:
/bind shfit+button4 "powexectoggleoff black dwarf$$powexectoggleoff dark nova$$powexecname sunless mire$$gototray 1"
Quote:Nah, I saw what you were saying...what I meant to say (but it didn't come across quite right) was to take the bind that you set out, since it works for you, and use that.Originally Posted by Memphis_Bill
Thinking you misread me The underscores are ignored by the game (thus mentioning you could do p_o_w_e_x_e_c... and have it work - they're in to make it easier for us to read.
He can, of course, just export the binds and go over them (or copy them to here) to see if there are any errors - /bindsavefile wsbinds.txt for instance. -
Quote:I would probably try doing like how Bill recommended, and removing the underscores, see if that works for you. Watch for spelling errors (I know I find myself adding an "r" to powexec all the time) and watch your system messages for any errors.Originally Posted by Meta_Genesis
Oh yeah I remember now! Binds! I have the Iscariot Binds:
/bind NUMPAD2 "powexec_toggle_on Dark Nova$$goto_tray 3"
/bind NUMPAD3 "powexec_toggle_on Black Dwarf$$goto_tray 4"
/bind NUMPAD1 "powexec_toggle_off Dark Nova$$powexec_toggle_off Black Dwarf$$powexec_name Gravity Shield$$goto_tray 1"
but for some reason the Forms wont fire off with these. The trays switch just fine but thats all. Did the game mechanics change something over the years or what? Also Im on the fence about Quasar... I dont like Nukes but in this case I have end galore, but no slots, so I don't know. Also P Shifter +End, if I got 2 and put one in Nova and one in Stam would that be efficient since Stam effects Nova now?
As to Quasar, it's delicious on a tri-former since you don't have any toggles to worry about, but you say you don't have the slots for it? May want to take a look at your build to see what you can cut out without hurting it. And yes, the two +end works fine for your end needs as long as you use stygian circle as needed.
You could try /bind shift+button4 "(insert bind here)"Quote:Originally Posted by MaestroMavius
/bind button4, "powexectoggleon Dark Nova$$goto_tray 9"
/bind button5, "powexectoggleon Black Dwarf$$goto_tray 8"
However, I'm still having to use the numpad to toggle off, I was using one to turn on Nova and the other to turn off, until I got Dwarf.
Is there a way to bind it so I can have more than one command connected to the mouse buttons? Say like I have above but then have holding shift and clicking turn them off? I'm still learning the ins-outs of binds and macros.
So, for example, if you wanted to use it to toggle off Dark Nova...
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Quote:1. Eclipse? Best slotting I've seen so far is two acc/dam HOs, and two recharge IOs. (It doesn't show it in mids, but the HOs will cap your resistance with 5 targets.)Originally Posted by Meta_Genesis
First off thank you everyone for your imput! (Im dead tired so there may be some mistakes in this post forgive me). Ok I gotta give it to him, this is nice. I have never looked at all the PvP Sets since they are so hard to get. I like his use of them especially the Orbiting Death slottage.However, this is not my playstyle. Now that I have got in game with a WS I am loving the TriForm. Being a WS so far is like being Magic Johnson on the court, you can play like any AT. Im excited to get the pets so I can use them in conjunction with Lobster Form for added damage. Overall though I am just starting to see how many of these powers play out. Now I have more questions!
1. Eclipse: I see that Eclipse is able to be Perma'd. Is it worth slotting for Res? My initial thought is no since it depends on enemies hit.
2. Essence Drain: On a Tri Form how critical is this? One thing I am starting to notice is when I fight enemies like ghosts with no corpses left behind it hinders me. So I was thinking about using ED to help mid battle.
3. Semi-Tri Form: I kind of see my self not fully relying on my Nova/Dwarf forms at all times as I am loving to mix it up in combat depending on the situation/enemies. Which powers need a lot of slots other than the Trans Powers? I see that so far Sunless Mire, Stygian Circle, Gravity Well, and Dark Extraction are going to be my favorite powers. I think I can get away with slotting other useful powers like Orbiting Death and Gravitic Emanation moderately. What do you guys think?
4. Shields?: Now I see why that supershademan didn't take shields (PermaClipse), but I have so many powers that I don't want but have to get anyway.I was thinking that while I would get the S/L shield I would leave it at 1 slot. Then I can get other 1 slot powers like the new Zone TP Power in Freedom, Aid Other/Teammate Aiding Powers etc. Still unsure though...
5. Filler Powers: I picked up Hasten and SS to help fill the gaps what else can a WS put to good use? I got CJ(for the LotG), and I am thinking about Grant Invis (LotG/Teammate who can't Stealth) and Aid Other (for teammates/possible Doc Wounds Rch).
6. Nebulous Form: What's your take on this? It seems like an "Oh Snap!" power. Is there something more?
7. Stygian Return: I want it for the debuff it gives when I die since it has a Mag 10/50 is there something creative to slot it with (would Miracle Proc work here?)?
Hmmm I know Im forgetting to ask a few things but if they are important then I will ask! I wish I could get some of those PVP procs though, especially the -Res and 3% Def Proc.
2. It's really not that great. You can get it if you feel you must, but as long as your enemies leave corpses (which is a vast majority of the game) and you kill fast enough (which also shouldn't be a problem, though I can understand not killing that fast while you're still a lowbie and with DO/SOs) Stygain Circle will more than fufill your every need. It really only becomes useful when you come up against a hard target. Even then, however, you have a better version of it on your Dwarf.
3. On a tri-form you probably won't be using orbiting death too often, but Gravitic emanation (Or stun cannon, as I like to call it) is your bread and butter attack to keep enemies from mezzing/overpowering you. Aside from that, you seem to have named the other key powers, though to be honest I'm not looking at the build atm.
4. On a tri-formers (with perma-eclipse) final build, you'll most likely never use your shields. While leveling, you probably still won't use them, as you'll have dwarf. The first shield is useful to take as a steadfast proc mule.
5. Pick up powers you can use as a LotG: +Recharge mule. Combat Jumping, Maneuvers, Vengeance, grant invis, etc. You won't need the medicine pool--in fact, I advise against it because you aren't a defense focused build, so you'll never be able to use it in combat. Out of combat, there are respites and rest.
6. Nebulous form can be useful if you get overwhelmed, or you want a safer time ghosting on missions where you might get seen by snipers, etc. It can also be useful for it's +jumping side effect, but it's benefits in that area may or may not mean much to you.
7. No to the miracle proc on Stygian Return. Those function only while the power is active--in other words, you won't get that bonus unless you die and use it. I just slap a recharge IO in there and call it a day. -
I am in awe. I'm currently working on my base (I have very poor skills at it) along with the help of a friend, and I think I shall steal a couple of your ideas.
I just LOVE secret passages to death, btw. Great base dude.
If you don't mind me asking, what was it that you used to make those beds? -
Quote:Let's put it this way--if you had joined a SG at level 1 on a hero/villain, you'd be lucky to make half that amount by level 20.Originally Posted by Lady Sunflash
How much can that buy? I was thinking of maybe getting a vanity SG, and I do have two Praetorians...
Realistically, it's not a LARGE amount. However, It's not one to be scoffed at, either. It can buy a room, or a couple moderately priced base items. (Or hundreds of vanity items.)
