This.
I read through most of the comments yesterday, but I wanted to wait until I had played that night.
I appreciated the numbers cited and powers compared, but there was little talk about the practical in-game experience
Storm Blast/Sonic Corr
Example #1 KM +1 ITF - SC and Cat5 used consistently, particularly the 2 and 3 missions. Pretty Orange numbers
Example #2 Steamroll +1 ITF - relied on Primary T2 and T3 but the focus was on my Secondary(sonic). Used SC and Cat5 twice. Both times in the final mission. The mobs were melting too fast.
I ignored personal play preferences stated. "I only use X powers during Y situations"
I also have Hasten - my personal preference. I see the value in this case.
I simply looked at the following:
1. Was the power available? Yes or No
2. Viable to use(large mob)? Yes or No
3. Did I have fun(this has been stated as part of the intent of the set)? - Yes or No
In Example #1 Yes and Yes and oh Yes
In Example #2 No and No and meh kinda fun.
It has been said in other threads about other ATs and powersets ... the game is balanced around SOs.
Maybe it is time to look at balancing the enemies we face to our abilities.