[What Combat Attributes do you monitor?]

Damage bonus, for the Rage crash

[Redeeming AE]

Moving missions from AE into the "real" game seems unnecessary, just make more use out of the Devs Choice/Hall of Fame tags, or some new "official" designation.

[Inv/SS Tank builds, plz Superman themed if possible]

I've been working on this build. It's not over the top defensive like most Tanker builds, but the mix of resists, defense and regen makes it very sturdy. And fun!

 

Hero Plan by Mids' Reborn : Hero Designer 2.7.2.10
https://github.com/Crytilis/mids-reborn-hero-designer

Click this DataLink to open the build!

InvSS: Level 50 Science Tanker
Primary Power Set: Invulnerability
Secondary Power Set: Super Strength
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Leaping
Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Temp Invulnerability -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(9), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(9), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(33), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(33), UnbGrd-Max HP%(33)
Level 1: Jab -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(3), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(3), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), Acc-I(11)
Level 2: Punch -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(5), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(5), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), Acc-I(13)
Level 4: Fly -- Flight-I(A)
Level 6: Air Superiority -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(7), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(7), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15), Acc-I(15)
Level 8: Unyielding -- ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), ImpArm-ResDam/Rchg(19), ImpArm-EndRdx/Rchg(19), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(36), ImpArm-ResDam(36), ImpArm-ResPsi(36)
Level 10: Taunt -- Taunt-I(A)
Level 12: Dull Pain -- NmnCnv-Heal(A), NmnCnv-Heal/Rchg(48), RechRdx-I(48)
Level 14: Afterburner -- Rct-ResDam%(A)
Level 16: Resist Physical Damage -- ImpArm-ResDam(A), ImpArm-ResPsi(31), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(31), GldArm-3defTpProc(34), ImpSki-Status(34), Ags-Psi/Status(34)
Level 18: Invincibility -- ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(A), ShlWal-Def/Rchg(27), ShlWal-Def(27), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(37), LucoftheG-Def(37), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(37)
Level 20: Knockout Blow -- SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg(A), SprGntFis-Dmg/Rchg(21), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(21), SprGntFis-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23), SprGntFis-Rchg/+Absorb(25)
Level 22: Resist Energies -- ImpArm-ResDam(A), ImpArm-ResPsi(50)
Level 24: Resist Elements -- ImpArm-ResDam(A), ImpArm-ResPsi(50)
Level 26: Tough Hide -- ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(A), ShlWal-Def/Rchg(43), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(43), ShlWal-Def(43)
Level 28: Rage -- AdjTrg-ToHit(A), AdjTrg-ToHit/Rchg(29), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(29), AdjTrg-EndRdx/Rchg(31), AdjTrg-Rchg(48), RechRdx-I(50)
Level 30: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def(A), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(46)
Level 32: Unstoppable -- ImpArm-ResPsi(A)
Level 35: Focused Accuracy -- RctRtc-Pcptn(A)
Level 38: Foot Stomp -- SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg(A), SprMghoft-Dmg/Rchg(39), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), SprMghoft-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), SprMghoft-Rchg/Res%(40)
Level 41: Physical Perfection -- NmnCnv-Heal(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(42), Mrc-Rcvry+(42), RgnTss-Regen+(42)
Level 44: Laser Beam Eyes -- Apc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), Apc-Acc/Rchg(45), Apc-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Apc-Dam%(45), OvrFrc-Acc/Dmg/End(46), OvrFrc-Dam/KB(46)
Level 47: Super Jump -- WntGif-ResSlow(A)
Level 49: Hand Clap -- Acc-I(A)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Gauntlet 
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- NmnCnv-Heal(A), NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx(17), Heal-I(25)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(17), EndMod-I(40)
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[Sell me Taunt.]

It works great with no extra slotting.

[5 Things to Encourage Conventional Leveling]

I feel like the travel power at level 4 was the best encouragement. Early leveling is so fast now I don't think anything else will convince the people already skipping it.

[Let Detective Frasenbacker's dog out of the trailer]

I put together a quick mockup of the idea:

 

[Let Detective Frasenbacker's dog out of the trailer]

Now that there's dogs in the game, why not let the Faultline Detective's dog sit beside him instead of just hearing the barking?

[Sometimes the Game is Just Really Generous]

I like when I gather a huge group together for Lightning Rod + Ion Judgement, and the rewards announcements flash on the screen like the opening credits for a movie.

[Infinitum Build Collection]

59 minutes ago, Infinitum said:

Well you wont whiff with this build with or without FA, FA is on this build for enemies that try to blind you - they don't with this... Ever.

Put the +Perception IO in FA and you don't even need to turn it on.

[Characters where you took the WHOLE Primary and Secondary]

I've made a lot of Invulnerability characters and always take all nine powers. I usually take most of the Secondary powers too, but often swap out one attack for Air Superiority.

[Idea: "Wildcard" Invention IOs]

2 minutes ago, Greycat said:

Would it do the same if, say, you had three of one set, one of the other - would both get "promoted" one bonus tier?

Yes. With six slots you could have five first tier bonuses, or a five tier and a two tier, two first tiers and a third tier... The goal is really just to create more Invention Set combo possibilities. If it seems too powerful, making it unique is a good idea.

[Idea: "Wildcard" Invention IOs]

This is an idea to add even more diversity and (imo) fun to Invention Sets. Is it too powerful? Maybe, but I'll throw it out there and see if there's any interest.

 

A new Wildcard IO would not give any direct enhancements, but would count towards the Invention Set Bonuses of every other IO slotted into the power.

 

Example: if you have one "Thunderstrike" IO and one "Devastation" IO slotted in an attack, you get no Set Bonuses. But add a Wildcard IO, it counts towards BOTH and now you get the first bonus for both sets. The trade-off is that the Wildcard itself is a wasted slot, it doesn't enhance the power at all.

 

Only one Wildcard IO allowed per power, so you can't get two fourth-tier bonuses. I'm not even sure how often people would use them, this idea is just a fun option to add to creating builds.

[How would you build a trickster?]

Confuse is the most "trickster" power, I feel. Making enemies fight each other, summon pets that then attack them, buff you instead of their partners. And it's a lot of fun.

[Incarnate content]

The Dark Astoria storyarcs help because you can get an Incarnate component at the end of each (with a chance for rare ones.)

 

I'd also recommend ignoring Incarnate Shards, they barely drop and just confuse things. Build everything with Threads and Empyrean Merits.

[Reinstate 2x influence at 50]

Keep your xp on, the Incarnate powers are just as powerful as purples (or moreso) and easier to consistently work towards than random drops and an ever-changing market.

[What enemies do you find most difficult/what kills you the most?]

Yeah, I target the BP "Sorrow" characters first, their debuffing is really powerful. Luckily they're nice enough to glow green for me to spot them.

 

And of course the Sappers. Sappers must think the entire world hates them, because they can be standing next to the most evil villain in existence and they'll get targeted first.

[sigh...apologies, pls help with invul ss build]

Take Air Superiority as an early attack, and combined with Flight that unlocks Afterburner for fast flight speed. Air Superiority's knockdown is also a good defensive tactic for keeping Bosses off their feet.