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Suggestion - Device set Cloaking Device Unsuppressed Defense bonus

IanTheM1

By IanTheM1,
Posted on: 2010-08-08 18:29 in Suggestions and Ideas

 

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Just wondering what people would think about having Cloaking device from Device set being unsuppressed defense bonus. Unsuppressed it would offer 5.5%.

Compared to Traps Force Field Generator which offers a team a full 22%. I personally do not see the issue with getting a defense increase. It would go a long way further to updating the Device set and making it somewhat on par with Traps.

1. Why Soft Cap is Important : http://dechskaison.blogspot.com/2011...important.html
2. Limits: http://paragonwiki.com/wiki/Limits
3. Attack Mechanics: http://wiki.cohtitan.com/wiki/Attack_Mechanics
4. Rule of Five: http://wiki.cohtitan.com/wiki/Rule_o...e_Law_of_Fives

 

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Originally Posted by IanTheM1 View Post
Except that Traps is a support set given to support archetypes and Devices is a personal defense/offense set for Blasters. They're not meant to be comparable at all.
Okay.. Lets have cloaking device give unsuppressed 5% defense because it would improve the utility of Device overall, as it is a somewhat lacking set to begin with and has not much changed for the better since I1..

Though I can somewhat see what your saying.. I have issue with the statement since both sets almost share 1/2 of the same powers..

1. Why Soft Cap is Important : http://dechskaison.blogspot.com/2011...important.html
2. Limits: http://paragonwiki.com/wiki/Limits
3. Attack Mechanics: http://wiki.cohtitan.com/wiki/Attack_Mechanics
4. Rule of Five: http://wiki.cohtitan.com/wiki/Rule_o...e_Law_of_Fives

 

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I'd be in favor of at least some sort of improvement to the Devices set. If I'm never going to see my costume, it better be for a good reason!

 

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Originally Posted by plainguy View Post
Okay.. Lets have cloaking device give unsuppressed 5% defense because it would improve the utility of Device overall, as it is a somewhat lacking set to begin with and has not much changed for the better since I1..
I'm not really sure if I'd call a defense buff "utility". Quite frankly, I'm against giving Blasters any form of additional defense due to IOs.

And Devices has been buffed plenty since launch. Web Grenade got a slow effect, Taser got its range buffed, Targeting Drone received its Sniper Rifle bonus, Smoke Grenade's perception debuff became auto-hit, and Auto-Turret became Gun Drone.

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Though I can somewhat see what your saying.. I have issue with the statement since both sets almost share 1/2 of the same powers..
Yet you're comparing two of the powers that are different. Technically, I suppose I could amend my statement to say "Blasters and Defenders are not meant to be comparable." though.

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