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Alrightey, my planned build for Issue 9, currently not taking Inventions into account:

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Exported from Ver: 1.7.6.0 of the CoH_CoV Character Builder
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Name:
Level: 50
Archetype: Mastermind
Primary: Robotics
Secondary: Dark Miasma
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01) --> Battle Drones==> Acc(1)Acc(3)Dmg(3)Dmg(5)Dmg(5)
01) --> Twilight Grasp==> Acc(1)Heal(7)Heal(7)Heal(9)
02) --> Tar Patch==> Rechg(2)Rechg(9)Rechg(11)
04) --> Darkest Night==> EndRdx(4)EndRdx(11)TH_DeBuf(23)TH_DeBuf(23)TH_DeBuf(43)
06) --> Equip Robot==> EndRdx(6)EndRdx(46)
08) --> Swift==> Fly(8)Fly(37)Fly(37)
10) --> Hover==> EndRdx(10)
12) --> Protector Bots==> Acc(12)Dmg(13)Dmg(13)Dmg(15)Heal(37)Heal(40)
14) --> Fly==> EndRdx(14)Fly(15)Fly(17)Fly(17)
16) --> Hurdle==> Jump(16)
18) --> Repair==> Rechg(18)Rechg(19)Rechg(19)
20) --> Stamina==> EndMod(20)EndMod(21)EndMod(21)
22) --> Assault==> EndRdx(22)
24) --> Tactics==> EndRdx(24)TH_Buf(25)TH_Buf(25)TH_Buf(29)
26) --> Assault Bot==> Acc(26)Dmg(27)Dmg(27)Dmg(29)EndRdx(43)EndRdx(43)
28) --> Petrifying Gaze==> Acc(28)Acc(31)Hold(33)Hold(33)Hold(33)
30) --> Aid Other==> Heal(30)Heal(31)Heal(31)IntRdx(34)IntRdx(34)
32) --> Upgrade Robot==> EndRdx(32)EndRdx(34)Rechg(50)
35) --> Shadow Fall==> EndRdx(35)DmgRes(36)DmgRes(36)DmgRes(36)
38) --> Dark Servant==> Acc(38)Acc(39)Hold(39)Hold(39)TH_DeBuf(40)Rechg(40)
41) --> Scorpion Shield==> EndRdx(41)DefBuf(42)DefBuf(42)DefBuf(42)
44) --> Web Envelope==> Acc(44)Acc(45)Immob(45)Immob(45)Rechg(46)Rechg(46)
47) --> Web Cocoon==> Acc(47)Acc(48)Hold(48)Hold(48)Rechg(50)Rechg(50)
49) --> Health==> Heal(49)
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01) --> Sprint==> Empty(1)
01) --> Brawl==> Empty(1)
01) --> Supremacy==> Empty(1)
02) --> Rest==> Empty(2)
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I think I have the primary powerset pretty much sussed, but I'm unsure about slotting when it comes to the secondary. Not looking to min/max at all, but I'm wondering if you would personally be comfortable with the set-up I have going here?

I'm sure I've posted something similar to this in the past, but damned if I can remember if that was the case or where the link might be. At any rate, with Issue 9 on the horizon and a freespec coming on Tuesday, I've decided to make my Mastermind in advance to take advantage of the lovely goodness that is Inventions.

Unfortunately, I'm slightly confused as to what Origin I should go for with my character.

She's the - literally - ressurected husk of my old Mastermind, and after much oh'ing and ah'ing I settled on Robotics/Dark Miasma for her powersets (Mercenaries or not, I doubt few people would want to serve someone who amounted to little more than a sentient zombie). Her body is pretty much ruined at this stage and there's a fair old chunk of technology keeping her biology moving along.

This is why I'm confused. She was brought back by magic, kept alive through tech....yet her minions are robots, while her tangle with the underworld has left her with a few nasty tricks that she never had before. What sort of Origin do you think I'm looking at it? I keep flicking between Magic and Tech myself, but at this rate I might just toss a coin and see what I get from that.

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lol XD

Point taken, FG. Point taken.

Oh, of course, of course. Don't get me wrong - I'm not silly enough to believe that one single person is the basis for everyone else. I'm just mentioning how the perception of a group can very well colour other individuals - the first time I left my girlfriend in Holland, for instance, there were a lot of tears (on my side admittedly...she's capable of holding things down, heh) yet people looked at me like I was some blubbery attention-seeking prat.

Probably a dozen examples or so I could list along these lines, but you can probably come up with some of your own in short order, hehe.

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As an MMO, the most important aspect of playing is the social aspect to it. If someone feels they want to team with people who've had similar experiences in their life, to befriend and support each other, what's wrong with that? In saying that heterosexual people are allowed to join if they wish, the SG isn't being an exclusive group. It's just a group of like-minded people who enjoy the game.

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I think the problem is the name and any apparent attention seeking that might be derived from it. Stating you're GLB-friendly, etc, would be fine but the group itself appears to "milk" that by calling itself GLB league, having characters such as "Queerman" (perception springing up again, as the reality is different based on what was said) and so on.

Personally, I've been pretty much every type of -sexual out there. Tran, [censored], bi, tri, auto, hero, villain, cookie....slap a "sexual" suffix to it and there's a pretty big chance I've gone that route at some point. Other than the little...uh...attitude problems I had nearer the start of my joining the forum, I like to pride myself on never really making a big deal out of it: empowerment/acceptance are all pretty iffy things to deal with.

That's my take on it anyway; I could be entirely wrong on just what the OP is shooting for here.

...Queerman didn't happen to have another blatantly suggestive name before that was changed, did he?

/em flashback

That settles that then, heh. Pushed back the recharges a little to slot out my attacks earlier - think after these changes I have a very solid build.

Thanks for all the help!

Thanks for the responses so far guys, it's been a big help. Won't repost the build - think I have enough to go on by myself.

I'm only level 7 at the moment, but I played a Claw/Invulnerability to level 41 and enjoyed her immensely so I can see myself going the same distance with this Scrapper as well.

The problem that keeps poking me in the back is balancing my accuracy and recharges (which is why I only have four slots in my attacks with the original build). I take it I'm not going to notice a huge decrease in survivability if I trade some of those early defense recharges for an extra accuracy or two? Early on at least.

Thanks again for the help.

The build I have so far:

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Exported from Ver: 1.7.6.0 of the CoH_CoV Character Builder
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Name:
Level: 50
Archetype: Scrapper
Primary: Martial Arts
Secondary: Regeneration
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01) --> Thunder Kick==> Acc(1)Dmg(34)Dmg(36)Dmg(36)
01) --> Fast Healing==> Heal(1)Heal(3)Heal(3)
02) --> Storm Kick==> Acc(2)Dmg(25)Dmg(25)Dmg(34)
04) --> Quick Recovery==> EndMod(4)EndMod(5)EndMod(5)
06) --> Reconstruction==> Heal(6)Heal(7)Heal(7)Rechg(9)Rechg(9)Rechg(11)
08) --> Crane Kick==> Acc(8)Dmg(21)Dmg(23)Dmg(23)
10) --> Dull Pain==> Heal(10)Heal(11)Heal(13)Rechg(13)Rechg(15)Rechg(15)
12) --> Jump Kick==> Acc(12)Dmg(36)Dmg(37)Dmg(37)
14) --> Super Jump==> Jump(14)Jump(46)Jump(46)
16) --> Integration==> Heal(16)Heal(17)Heal(17)EndRdx(39)
18) --> Crippling Axe Kick==> Acc(18)Dmg(19)Dmg(19)Dmg(21)
20) --> Focus Chi==> Rechg(20)Rechg(45)Rechg(46)
22) --> Cobra Strike==> Acc(22)DisDur(40)DisDur(40)DisDur(43)
24) --> Swift==> Run(24)Run(50)
26) --> Dragon's Tail==> Acc(26)Dmg(27)Dmg(27)Dmg(34)
28) --> Instant Healing==> Heal(28)Heal(29)Heal(29)Rechg(31)Rechg(31)Rechg(31)
30) --> Health==> Heal(30)Heal(39)Heal(39)
32) --> Eagle's Claw==> Acc(32)Dmg(33)Dmg(33)Dmg(33)
35) --> Stamina==> EndMod(35)EndMod(37)EndMod(40)
38) --> Resilience==> DmgRes(38)
41) --> Focused Accuracy==> EndRdx(41)EndRdx(42)EndRdx(42)TH_Buf(42)TH_Buf(43)TH_Buf(43)
44) --> Conserve Power==> Rechg(44)Rechg(45)Rechg(45)
47) --> Revive==> EndMod(47)EndMod(48)EndMod(48)Heal(48)Heal(50)Heal(50)
49) --> Hurdle==> Jump(49)
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01) --> Sprint==> Empty(1)
01) --> Brawl==> Empty(1)
01) --> Critical Hit==> Empty(1)
02) --> Rest==> Empty(2)
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To me it looks pretty solid, but I'm a little worried about the pre-20 DPS, heh.

I've been thinking of getting rid of the fitness pool and jamming in stealth - more for concept than anything - but beyond that there are no powers I'm after in any massive way. And no, I refuse to give up Jump Kick. I think it's awesome.

Not sure what else to include, so....thanks in advance?

I've been putting some thought into writing a Villain's story, but a serious lack of creativity has been hampering me lately.

That and I'm typically used to writing Warcraft related things, which has kind of turned my writing style into a fairly dark one. Not the sort that's entirely appropiate for the CoX board.

Once I get this damned writer's block snuffed though, I should get something out there. Eventually.

Holy cow, my thread got necroed.

I miss my old account.

Hrmm, I've been doing some more reading on the powersets, only to realise that /Psi is bad. Really, really, really bad I mean.



While not a MASSIVE issue by itself, can anyone tell me what levelling is like with it? I'd prefer to deal with my own story arcs and the like, rather than piggy backing on others, heh.

Just a worry that cropped up. I'm keeping Mind/ by no matter what.

Okey dokey. My Villain Detective Benedict has, in my opinion, a fairly fleshed out backstory - most of which I need to start writing once my cold has dissapeared - and, obviously, has a bio to reflect this.

Unfortunately, the bio is somewhat...shall we say...out of place? For once I'd like to really add something that comes across as a wanted file or the like, rather than a few paragraphs desperately trying to squeeze in the highlights of her "career".

Has anyone here put together something along the lines of a Ziggursky "file" for their character, and if so...how did you set it up? I have a basic idea, but haven't the faintest clue in regards to making it look halfway authentic.

Domination + Confuse + Bosses = Unhealthy giggling coming from me.

Anyway, thanks for the advice guys, tweaked things to this:

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Exported from Ver: 1.7.6.0 of the CoH_CoV Character Builder
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Name:
Level: 50
Archetype: Dominator
Primary: Mind Control
Secondary: Psionic Assault
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01) --> Levitate==> Acc(1)Acc(3)
01) --> Psionic Dart==> Acc(1)Acc(5)
02) --> Mind Probe==> Acc(2)Acc(3)Dmg(7)Dmg(9)Dmg(11)
04) --> Dominate==> Acc(4)Acc(5)Rechg(11)Rechg(15)Hold(17)Hold(25)
06) --> Confuse==> Acc(6)Acc(7)ConfDur(17)ConfDur(19)ConfDur(19)
08) --> Mesmerize==> Acc(8)Acc(9)
10) --> Hover==> EndRdx(10)
12) --> Telekinesis==> Rechg(12)EndRdx(13)EndRdx(13)EndRdx(15)
14) --> Fly==> Fly(14)
16) --> Swift==> Fly(16)
18) --> Hurdle==> Jump(18)
20) --> Stamina==> EndMod(20)EndMod(21)EndMod(21)
22) --> Drain Psyche==> Acc(22)Acc(23)EndMod(23)EndMod(27)Rechg(29)Rechg(29)
24) --> Psychic Scream==> Acc(24)Acc(25)Dmg(40)Dmg(40)Dmg(43)
26) --> Terrify==> Acc(26)Acc(27)Dmg(46)Dmg(46)Dmg(50)
28) --> Subdue==> Acc(28)Acc(31)Dmg(31)Dmg(31)Dmg(34)
30) --> Hasten==> Rechg(30)Rechg(36)Rechg(36)
32) --> Mass Confusion==> Acc(32)Acc(33)ConfDur(33)ConfDur(33)Rechg(34)Rechg(34)
35) --> Psionic Lance==> Acc(35)Acc(36)Dmg(37)Dmg(37)Dmg(37)
38) --> Psychic Shockwave==> Acc(38)Acc(39)Dmg(39)Dmg(39)Dmg(40)
41) --> Water Spout==> Acc(41)Acc(42)Fear(42)Fear(42)Rechg(43)Rechg(43)
44) --> Shark Skin==> EndRdx(44)EndRdx(45)DmgRes(45)DmgRes(45)DmgRes(46)
47) --> Summon Coralax==> Acc(47)Acc(48)Dmg(48)Dmg(48)Rechg(50)Rechg(50)
49) --> Super Speed==> Run(49)
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01) --> Sprint==> Empty(1)
01) --> Brawl==> Empty(1)
01) --> Domination==> Empty(1)
02) --> Rest==> Empty(2)
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Damage doesn't look too hot, but I have a sneaky feeling I'll be teaming a great deal anyway, so it's probably not a massive issue by itself.

Really wanted to pump slots into the flight power, but don't feel I can spare them. Oye. Lots of slottage. Never been great when it comes to squishies, heh.

Alrightey, decided to plan out a Dominator. Enjoying her so far, even though she's only level six, but I've mapped out a backstory and everything so I doubt I'd ditch her even if I wasn't liking the girl.



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Exported from Ver: 1.7.6.0 of the CoH_CoV Character Builder
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Name:
Level: 50
Archetype: Dominator
Primary: Mind Control
Secondary: Psionic Assault
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01) --> Levitate==> Acc(1)Acc(3)Dmg(7)Dmg(9)Dmg(11)
01) --> Psionic Dart==> Acc(1)Acc(3)
02) --> Mind Probe==> Acc(2)Acc(5)Dmg(11)Dmg(13)Dmg(13)
04) --> Dominate==> Acc(4)Acc(5)Dmg(15)Dmg(15)Dmg(17)
06) --> Confuse==> Acc(6)Acc(7)ConfDur(40)ConfDur(40)
08) --> Mass Hypnosis==> Acc(8)Acc(9)Rechg(43)Rechg(50)
10) --> Hover==> Fly(10)
12) --> Swift==> Run(12)
14) --> Fly==> EndRdx(14)Fly(46)Fly(46)Fly(46)
16) --> Mental Blast==> Acc(16)Acc(17)Dmg(19)Dmg(19)Dmg(23)
18) --> Hurdle==> Jump(18)
20) --> Stamina==> EndMod(20)EndMod(21)EndMod(21)
22) --> Drain Psyche==> Acc(22)Acc(23)Heal(25)Heal(25)Rechg(31)Rechg(34)
24) --> Total Domination==> Acc(24)Acc(27)Hold(37)Hold(37)Hold(37)
26) --> Terrify==> Acc(26)Acc(27)Fear(36)Fear(36)
28) --> Subdue==> Acc(28)Acc(29)Dmg(29)Dmg(31)Dmg(31)
30) --> Hasten==> Rechg(30)
32) --> Mass Confusion==> Acc(32)Acc(33)Rechg(33)Rechg(33)ConfDur(34)ConfDur(34)
35) --> Telekinetic Thrust==> Acc(35)Acc(36)
38) --> Psychic Shockwave==> Acc(38)Acc(39)Dmg(39)Dmg(39)Dmg(40)
41) --> Water Spout==> Acc(41)Acc(42)Fear(42)Fear(42)Rechg(43)Rechg(43)
44) --> Shark Skin==> EndRdx(44)DmgRes(45)DmgRes(45)DmgRes(45)
47) --> Summon Coralax==> Acc(47)Acc(48)Dmg(48)Dmg(48)Rechg(50)Rechg(50)
49) --> Super Speed==> EndRdx(49)
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01) --> Sprint==> Empty(1)
01) --> Brawl==> Empty(1)
01) --> Domination==> Empty(1)
02) --> Rest==> Empty(2)
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I've never played a Dominator before, so I'm a little unsure this build "works". It seems pretty neat to me, but I'm kind of working with the mindset that Dominators are like mini-Blasters with control abilities on the side.

Whether that's true or not I'd rather not debate, but it's the basis I put my build around, heh.

Thanks in advance.

/EDIT - This is a PvE build. Can't see myself doing any "serious" PvP.

Blasters:
Oh sh-

"Ooo, who's she?"

"A girl I'm drawing."

"Draw my WoW character."

"No."

"Please?"

"No. >_<"

[sudden sound of someone's neck being chewed and Augury shrieking]

Ah, 'tis fun to watch her draw these things.

Inspired by one of Augury's rather, er, bold costumes she made for an alt lately, I got thinking....

...and no, not about that.

Rather, I was wondering....what are your first impressions on seeing a scantily clad character (and no, guys running around in pink speedoes doesn't count), or someone that looks suitably buff? Do you think they're a pervert? Do you think it's, you know...hawt? Or do you just shrug and move on with your life?

/EDIT - Grammar. Ahmygawd.

Well, with me dissapearing for three weeks on Sunday, I figured I'd squeeze another GM Monster Hunt out into the open.

We can do this tommorow or Saturday - failing that, the whole event can go ahead without me if someone feels up to taking ahold of the leash.

But Syra, I hear you cry, WHAT is a Union Monster Bash?

Simple. Those nasty Giant Monsters? The Luscas and Clockwork Paladins of the world? We're going to mob up and annihilate them - every single one. Regardless of level, powerset or experience we want you to bring a big bubbly need to kick some monstrous backside.

The event was originally born out of a desire to 'defeat' Lusca: it soon blossomed into a hunt that took us all over the place, taking down approximately eight or so GMs.

To go with some sort of basic planning, we would be assembling in Independence Port and hunting Lusca as before, then going when and where our noses take us. Hell, if interest is big enough we might even go and smack one of the PvP zones for a while.

Anyone up for repeating this?

Thanks for the feedback so far guys; mulling it all over in my head at the moment.

As for powers...I was originally tempted to go Something/Thermal Corrupter, but Augury just pointed out to me that Mercenaries/Dark would be just as thematic - keeps with her original "main" power, but also gives the mystic edge. Eres' mercenaries were loyal guys after all, so it stands to reason they'd come back to her.

I'll plan it a little more before setting anything down, however. Thanks again.

Just a little something I've been tossing around lately....

Due to my old Mastermind, Eres, snuffing it in a - as of yet anyway - unwritten story (OOCly it was due to the account going poof, wah), I'm tempted to use this as a nifty chance for more Roleplay and an extended narrative.

Problem is, I'm unsure of what Origin she should go for.

She started out as Natural - lead a group of mercenaries, over time becoming heavily augmented (Joined with Black Scorpion's faction in the end), and probably would have gone so far as to jack herself into one of the Spider Bots if it hadn't been for death. Regardless....

Her partner-in-crime (and possibly more. Unresolved sexual tension ftw) Balaaj, just happens to be a Demon, and just happens to know some people who know some people that can do the whole "dig up the soul and shove it in a new body" routine. This is where it gets difficult.

Would her Origin still count as Natural, as that's where her story began? Or would she have made the leap to Magical, due to her "new" powers manifesting due to Balaaj's tampering?

It's not a massive thing, but the Origin tab is still big enough to nibble at the back of my mind.

Ah, sorry Stasis; what I meant is that it would take place in Syra's story, but I'm not expecting the world to change.

A little like how someone can have their character hunt down about three hundred Vahzilok in a story, but the world wouldn't alter.

/em flails

Really unsure how to word it. Stupid head colds.

Thanks for your input so far guys, it's been helpful. ^^

As for the "different Paragon" thing: if this was to go ahead, then it would be part of Syracuse's story on Union. It "would" be taking place in the world, so to speak, rather than outside of it.

I'll just see where things go. The newspaper article things seem like quite a nifty way to tie things up, but I'm leaning towards setting it in somewhere like Warburg. Can still have things go kersplode, but it isn't stretching too much that exists.

Simply put, what's your view when it comes to harming either of the cities (Paragon or the Rogue Isles) when it comes to stories? Not creative work that has nothing to do with in-game events, but one that fleshes out an existing Hero?

I ask this because I might be writing something dealing with Syracuse - and, to a lesser extent, Eres - but I see a fairly significant battle taking place along the way. One that, you know, might end up with a few dozen people dead/injured, with the odd building collapsed.

Just curious on what peoples' view is when it comes to this. Is it ego-gaming? Perfectly acceptable? Something that should be avoided? Or a part of life we should all embrace like a tender little child?

Excuse the wording, I'm high on painkillers.

D:

Don't underestimate Shockwave.

With use of Focus as well, you can keep Bosses on their backsides for a good portion of the fight, and if you're overwhelmed by a mob then Shockwave gives you a fair bit of breathing space.

Granted, it's not something you'll toss in with a regular attack chain, but don't be too quick to dismiss its value.