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Ahhh, lame, those were two of the key changes I was looking forward to. Oh well, guess I'll hold off for now then.

I'd definitely be interested in reading something like this. I guess the hard part is determining what exactly is the scope of this guide? Just a general overview of what to work towards or each AT/powerset combo specifically? If its the latter then that's where it gets sticky as you'll get differing opinions. I've min/max'd my crab build to exactly where I want it to be, but from looking around the SoA boards it seems to stray from the majority of builds I see there.

Either way, I'm definitely looking forward to see what comes from this.

Also, be a VEAT not a HEAT.

Purely anecdotal, but my experience with PPM and AoE is the SoA SATO on my crab. I slotted it on a a cone attack Heavy Burst with a 12 second recharge. If we go by the formula we believe is being used then it would look something like this:

((12/60) x 5PPM) / 10 targets = 10%

However, once again purely anecdotal, I see the terrorize mez go off VERY often, much more than 10%. Like seriously, a lot. My crab is my main so I'm using Heavy Burst all the time. My guess would be that the area of the AoE may have be a factor as well, or possibly even the type (cone vs spherical).

Well, the in game IOs *may* still be the better option on AoE attacks so they're not obsolete.

Well said, sir.

Can't really imagine Paragon becoming upset at all the cash coming in from the surge in SBE purchases. This is a business after all.

Ditto, that's where I have it and it's pretty awesome.

Do you honestly see that happening? If they do, that's great, but I just cant imagine them saying "Alright, we screwed up, here's your money back, everyone.". That's a dangerous precedent to set.

Seems like the devs don't agree with you. There was little reason to use IO procs in slow recharge attacks and it seems like they recognized that. SBE offers more flexibility and now makes procs viable in all powers. The new PPM system is a definite improvement.

If your disagreement is on the method of obtaining them, well that's a different story, but should be a separate debate from the idea that PPM is a better/worse system.

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Originally Posted by Arbiter Hawk
This is a bit of a trick question - these procs that you mention function like store-bought IO procs, so their chance to proc with any given power activation fluctuates with the power's recharge time and some other factors. The long and short of it is that you should put the proc in a power you like to use, but this Proc-per-minute functionality does not advantage, say, Neutrino Bolt over X-Ray Eyes, if you like using X-Ray more. Slot the procs into attacks that you use, and you'll see them go off fairly regularly.

Main problem I see with this is that we're paying real money for these now so changing the rules all of a sudden won't go over so well for those who are directly funding their operation further. The market has been open for about what, 5-6 months now, and there's been no issue with these thus far. Synapse made one single vague sentence regarding Performance Shifter in Stamina but nothing in regards to anything else.

In regards to complaining about pay2win, please these things are like 1-2 bucks. You'll spend 10 bucks on fake clothes, but now that they're selling something meaningful it becomes a Paragon witch hunt? If you don't want to buy these, then fine, don't. Your game experience won't change.

They're both from sets not yet released. The crows are from the upcoming Beast Mastery mastermind set. The twirly one is from the upcoming Staff Melee set. No ETA on these but the speculation is 'soon'.

You're totally right. I was looking at the Blaster version. That's pretty nasty!