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  1. bAss_ackwards
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Eiko-chan View Post
    There's a reason we use "F2P" to mean Free To Play in these conversations, and it's not because we're lazy, trying to be cute, or like textspeak. It's because "FTP" already means something in computer parlance, and has for over forty years. Please don't confuse things by making up your own acronyms.
    Going by his wild and wacky posts so far... He might actually mean that the big thing Issue 20 is bringing us, the one sole reason why people participating in its closed beta need to sign a physical NDA: Issue 20 is finally bringing us File Transfer Protocol.
  2. bAss_ackwards
    I wouldn't mind Paragon Studios making City of Heroes/Villains free to play if the game greatly benefited from it.

    City of Heroes/Villains could also go free to play the moment CoH2 launches. If CoH2 is real at all.
  3. bAss_ackwards
    They're usually "right" until I get new costume pieces that they need.
  4. bAss_ackwards

    Katana Invul or SR

    POST-ACTION

    Have fun! It's going to be a great ride.
  5. bAss_ackwards
    My character pages actually are listed highest level to lowest level. There are only a few in page three that are single digit levels.
  6. bAss_ackwards
    Y'know, I was just thinking about this thread the other day. I wonder if they've stopped playing the game?
  7. bAss_ackwards

    Katana Invul or SR

    POST-ACTION

    I also think that if you have more Inf to spend, go with Invulnerability. You'll have more things to fall back on when something does go through the Defense. Dull Pain can heal you for more than 3/4ths of your HP as well as put you at the HP cap. You can also get Resistance for the most common damage types Smashing and Lethal, up to 70% or so. 5% away from the Scrapper Resist cap.

    With enough Inf, it is possible to get the Defense softcap on all damage types except for Psi/Toxic with one foe in Melee range.

    Having the strong taunt in Invulnerability is also very nice. I love it.
  8. bAss_ackwards
    There were no Fire/Fire Scrappers in the "Glory Days," therefore I remember them as the "Less Glorious Days."
  9. bAss_ackwards
    With Inherent Fitness my DM/Inv Scrapper is getting more Recharge, more AoE, and more Defense. This upcoming change alone just makes the min/maxer in me squeeeee.
  10. bAss_ackwards
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Vysires View Post
    So without Soul Drain I'm showing about 138dps, factoring in ArcanaTime and the slight delay in MG recharge we discussed. With a saturated Soul Drain, 224dps. Various levels of Soul Drain are inbetween.
    Ohh! Thanks again for the info!
  11. bAss_ackwards
    I am so ready to give my Scrappers their new builds. Gimmie gimmie gimmie Issue 19!
  12. bAss_ackwards
    Awesome! Thank you very much for the info!

    Oh! So how much DPS would it be with MG - Smite - SL - Smite? I think it is 164 DPS, but I am unsure with things like ArcanaTime out there.
  13. bAss_ackwards
    Sorry if I hijack the thread a little bit, but this seemed like the most appropriate place to post regarding Dark Melee attack chains without making a new thread.

    So with my Issue 19 build, what kind of attack chain should I be using if I do want to pump out some DPS? I think it has a good amount of Recharge, but I'm guessing it falls pretty far from top tier single target damage.

    Thanks in advance for any advice! Open with Leandro's modified Mids':

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    Succubus Kali: Level 50 Magic Scrapper
    Primary Power Set: Dark Melee
    Secondary Power Set: Invulnerability
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Ancillary Pool: Blaze Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Shadow Punch
    • (A) Kinetic Combat - Accuracy/Damage
    • (3) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance
    • (3) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Recharge
    • (5) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance/Recharge
    • (5) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge
    • (43) Siphon Insight - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge
    Level 1: Resist Physical Damage
    • (A) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance
    • (7) Aegis - Resistance/Recharge
    • (7) Aegis - Resistance
    • (15) Gladiator's Armor - TP Protection +3% Def (All)
    Level 2: Smite
    • (A) Kinetic Combat - Accuracy/Damage
    • (9) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance
    • (11) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Recharge
    • (11) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance/Recharge
    • (13) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge
    • (40) Siphon Insight - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge
    Level 4: Temp Invulnerability
    • (A) Reactive Armor - Resistance/Endurance
    • (13) Reactive Armor - Resistance/Endurance/Recharge
    • (15) Reactive Armor - Resistance
    • (21) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance
    • (31) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance/Recharge
    • (31) Aegis - Resistance
    Level 6: Dull Pain
    • (A) Doctored Wounds - Endurance/Recharge
    • (9) Doctored Wounds - Heal/Recharge
    • (19) Doctored Wounds - Heal/Endurance/Recharge
    • (19) Doctored Wounds - Heal
    • (21) Doctored Wounds - Recharge
    Level 8: Siphon Life
    • (A) Kinetic Combat - Accuracy/Damage
    • (23) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance
    • (23) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Recharge
    • (25) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance/Recharge
    • (25) Touch of the Nictus - Accuracy/Healing
    • (27) Touch of the Nictus - Accuracy/Endurance/Heal/HitPoints/Regeneration
    Level 10: Resist Elements
    • (A) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/+Def 3%
    Level 12: Boxing
    • (A) Accuracy IO
    Level 14: Hasten
    • (A) Recharge Reduction IO
    • (27) Recharge Reduction IO
    • (29) Recharge Reduction IO
    Level 16: Unyielding
    • (A) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance
    • (17) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance/Recharge
    • (17) Aegis - Resistance
    Level 18: Dark Consumption
    • (A) Eradication - Accuracy/Recharge
    • (33) Eradication - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
    • (33) Eradication - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge
    • (34) Recharge Reduction IO
    Level 20: Shadow Maul
    • (A) Eradication - Accuracy/Recharge
    • (33) Eradication - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
    • (34) Eradication - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge
    Level 22: Tough
    • (A) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance
    • (36) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance/Recharge
    • (37) Aegis - Resistance
    Level 24: Maneuvers
    • (A) HamiO:Enzyme Exposure
    • (40) HamiO:Enzyme Exposure
    • (45) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed
    Level 26: Soul Drain
    • (A) Eradication - Accuracy/Recharge
    • (37) Eradication - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
    • (37) Eradication - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge
    • (39) Cleaving Blow - Accuracy/Damage
    • (39) Cleaving Blow - Damage/Recharge
    • (50) Cleaving Blow - Accuracy/Recharge
    Level 28: Invincibility
    • (A) HamiO:Enzyme Exposure
    • (29) HamiO:Enzyme Exposure
    • (34) Kismet - Accuracy +6%
    • (50) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed
    Level 30: Weave
    • (A) HamiO:Enzyme Exposure
    • (36) HamiO:Enzyme Exposure
    • (40) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed
    Level 32: Midnight Grasp
    • (A) Kinetic Combat - Accuracy/Damage
    • (36) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance
    • (39) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Recharge
    • (42) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance/Recharge
    • (43) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge
    • (43) Siphon Insight - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge
    Level 35: Tough Hide
    • (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance
    • (45) Luck of the Gambler - Defense
    • (45) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed
    Level 38: Resist Energies
    • (A) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance
    • (42) Aegis - Resistance/Recharge
    • (42) Aegis - Resistance
    Level 41: Char
    • (A) Basilisk's Gaze - Accuracy/Hold
    • (46) Basilisk's Gaze - Accuracy/Recharge
    • (46) Basilisk's Gaze - Endurance/Recharge/Hold
    • (46) Basilisk's Gaze - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge/Hold
    Level 44: Fire Blast
    • (A) Accuracy IO
    Level 47: Fire Ball
    • (A) Ragnarok - Damage
    • (48) Ragnarok - Damage/Recharge
    • (48) Ragnarok - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
    • (48) Ragnarok - Accuracy/Recharge
    • (50) Ragnarok - Damage/Endurance
    Level 49: Combat Jumping
    • (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl
    • (A) Accuracy IO
    Level 1: Sprint
    • (A) Run Speed IO
    Level 2: Rest
    • (A) Recharge Reduction IO
    Level 1: Critical Hit
    Level 6: Ninja Run
    Level 1: Swift
    • (A) Run Speed IO
    Level 1: Hurdle
    • (A) Jumping IO
    Level 1: Health
    • (A) Miracle - +Recovery
    • (31) Numina's Convalescence - +Regeneration/+Recovery
    Level 1: Stamina
    • (A) Endurance Modification IO



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  14. bAss_ackwards
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Samuel_Tow View Post
    We'll have to see how many options the new auras have, but yes, this. We've had the same, what? Dozen or so auras since I2 rolled out and added almost nothing to them right up until Going Rogue. Alpha and Omega are the only two more traditional auras that we've added to the game in QUITE a while, and auras are a part of costume design which I find to be very important. Far more important than capes.

    Yes, I know about Flies and Combat auras, but even with them, we need to add more. Many more. Our auras are lacking.
    Hey now, the Cyborg Superbooster added some auras.

    Also: There's still the thing of giving auras the Power Customization treatment of subtractive/additive/tint color effects.
  15. bAss_ackwards
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Lemur Lad View Post
    It's a mob. We used the B to handcuff the unbelievers.
    How dare you ignore our sacred feelings and opinions!
  16. bAss_ackwards
    Are you kidding me? After the Party Pack I wanted something that I could enjoy using. Something like this Origin pack!
  17. bAss_ackwards
    Many of my characters will be using these auras, and some will even use the capes. It's mostly about the auras for me though on this one! Wewt!
  18. bAss_ackwards
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Matt_King View Post
    Wait, if you aren't going to use them why are you going to buy the pack?
    She does that for all of the optional stuff.
  19. bAss_ackwards
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Lightslinger View Post
    More capes and auras available at character creation means I'll be getting this post haste. I hope this is early November.
    Yes, please let it be early November!
  20. bAss_ackwards
    Do want! This will be used on my characters I have! Woo hoo!
  21. bAss_ackwards
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Golden Girl View Post
    Am I the only one who thought for a moment that that wasn't a CoH avatar because the costume was so well done to make it look like an animal?
    Darn. I thought they were finally adding more creations into the game. I think the only animal we have currently are seagulls.
  22. bAss_ackwards
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by warden_de_dios View Post
    I've found that if I don't use my browsers back button I'll stay logged in to the forums longer. I still get logged out but I can stay logged in longer.
    I don't even use the back button.

    I think I said "Hats! Bats, rats, and cats!" with so much hatred that the forum software censored it.
  23. bAss_ackwards
    ****! ****, ****, and ****! I would like to pay for a booster that allows me to stay logged on to the forums. Cut it out, you stupid piece of software.
  24. bAss_ackwards
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Schismatrix View Post
    And they would be niggling, petty issues.
    I think they'd release Pages instead of Issues.

    "Welcome to Page 12! In this exciting content patch we only give you part of the new story arc we're introducing!

    There will be no QoL, costume, bug fixes, or other additions in this upcoming Page."
  25. bAss_ackwards
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Bill Z Bubba View Post
    Edit: Got my new spines/fa scrapper to level 8 today. I had sworn off FA for a very long time, but accepting it as a damage set rather than a mitigation set, and it actually BEING one since the latest changes, has allowed me to return to it.
    I am very happy to hear that. FA is glorious.