I wish I could tag all of you in this. Such good responses!
I really appreciate it.
So, since I made this thread, I have leveled a mastermind and a tanker to 50. I figured someone had already run the numbers for the tanker, so I'm currently funding him as my AE farmer. For both, I am following some guidance that I have found here on the forums. As I slot new set enhancements, I'm really looking at "why" the guides are slotting the way they are. Just from this, I have learned a lot.
Now, I have created a stalker and will be using no guides, no help. I'm just going to play and slot what feels good all the way to 50. Then, once 50, I'm going to make my own build in Mids and slot it. Something that suits my style, you know! Let's just see what I can do on my own now that I understand some of the broader concepts.
Again, thanks all!