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For grounded heroes what do y'all use to move around in missions? Infiltration is cool but I don't always want the stealth, and the prestige stuff is not enhanceable, but works, just they also cost more end/sec. Do y'all just take Combat Jump and enhance sprint? Thanks!

Patch notes are like build instructions....

Have no shame in your game... I roll with 2xXP all daaaaay! So if you like farming farm and if you like roll'n slow, reading every single mission text, while streaming the Teletubbies with your pants around your ankles....you do you boo.

Exactly how do these work? Like Miracle +recovery. I was told to plop it in Health and its a perma 15% recovery, but then what does the 120 second timer mean? And the others like Gambler and so forth... And Perfomance Shifter with a "chance on endurance" people talk like it's a big deal but I don't understand it. Thanks in advance!

"Same thing we do everyday...."

Yeah and I'm assuming when I see the exact same price listed multiple times it's sniper filling a blanket order at a low bid to flip them. I'm still figuring the market out but not knowing the value of things and the history sometimes being bugged and the volatility of its nature all makes for a tough beginning for a newb. What I converted yesterday netted me a small profit, but I figured out how the converts work so that was a huge win. Now I just gotta get a tad more efficient at it.

I am new....but 6 merits an hour? At that rate you could rando build a new hero and just run the first story arcs in Atlas then mail, delete, and repeat and prob do better than 6 an hour. Everyone else's advise seems way better though... but if ya wanna stick to the 6 an hour thing...

I was trying to do the whole make inf converting thing yesterday when I noticed a strange thing and then began looking deeper into it. Some recipes are selling for 3-4 times as much as the crafted enhancement, actually many were. This may have always been a thing but did the enhancement market take a dump or is there something special that happens if you craft certain enhancements over coverting to them? Like the Miracle +recovery, the recipe was showing 11-22 million but the actual enhancement was only 4mil or less. I tested it by throwing up a 4mil bid on the recipe and left it for 20 min and never got one, so definitely people are listing them higher than the enhancement even if the bid history is bugged. Also, suddenly the resist and defense enhancement recipes are off the chart, even for the mundane ones. But not even the cost of the Gambler enhancements justify the higher costs. Any thoughts? Or is this the newb in me shining bright again?

Not exactly what I was implying. And I in no way know everything about Brute builds, that was just my observation as I had just ran SS/Inv to 22 very recently, but I've also ran 4 other Brutes to that level and beyond and none of them felt as slow or underpowered at the same point in progression.

So 50 then? Lol

From another newb's perspective.... I just ran this combo to 22, it felt like a slog. Constantly endurance drained and less "super strengthy" feeling than I'd hoped for. It did start to feel better at 20+ but personally I couldn't run on hard levels like I could with my other Brutes at that point. Also, I just use whatever enhancements drop with the prestige ones up to that level on my heroes, as has been advised by many. Maybe now that I'm about to gear him a little better it'll make things more smooth. But it wouldn't be the first one I've shelved.

Is a Scrapper with Stealth a tad better than a Stalker with Hide?

I'm still learning to like Blasters. I'm comfortable blapping, but I have no end game experience, so I'm not sure if my tactics will work at that point. I think in a team situation they would, but then most builds and playstyles do work in a team. Right now, sub 20, I'm just softening them up at range and finishing them off with melee. I have learned not to rush in too soon though, we really cannot handle melee. I like this hero. He's got a Black Lightning style to him and I dig him. That's usually enough to keep me in for the long haul. Just have to play slower than my Brutes. I think though, for us newbs, it's the lack of knowing what power sets synergize well with each other. Up to 20 or so, I think they all work pretty well it's afterwards though when the holes become apparent. I have a Stalker, my first hero, with Psi/Regen and he's virtually unplayable where he's at (for me). Constantly endurance drained, like he's kneeling after ever fight, but now that I know more about Regen, Willpower, Bio, and Psi for that matter I wish I'd done him differently. So for now he's shelved and chalked up to a learning experience.

Am I right to assume this is a military, special forces type hero? If so, instead of straight stealth, take a look at Infiltration within Concealment and see if that might feel more right for your hero. Its got enhanced jump and run with a stealth element. Gives a great hunter vibe, think Kraven-esque type prey stalking. Its stealth is strong enough that you won't be seen unless you run right up on a baddie. And it's all enhanceable. Some don't like Infiltration due to how it's defense is basically worthless, but I like its feel on certain heroes. Have fun out there!

Ha! Well I was really hoping people would hop on here with advice. I was planning on piggybacking this thread for info as well. @Bacon Wranglerwhat did you end up doing with your blaster? I'm actually having an easier time with ele/ele than I do with dark/dark. I've embraced the blapper life and it seems to suit this build. I try not to melee with looies or bosses though, using my cage to hold them at bay, unless I think that melee with finish them, then I joust them. What level have you gotten to and what powers have you taken? Melee AOE is the stuff though. I'll LOS pull the mob around a corner to get them grouped up. Working pretty well. I haven't picked up hover, not sure I am. Thinking about taking Infiltration out of Concealment; it fits the character, in my mind, better. And I'm going teleport and Combat Teleport eventually. I've been a Black Lightning fan ever since I found a #1 issue at a flea market comic stand when I was a kid, and that's the inspiration behind this character. Any ways holler back and maybe a vet will have chimed in by then.

I am not a vet, just a month in, but I can tell you, every vet has an opinion on which AT is this or that. And then there are the vets that will tell you the best is the one you play the best, but they all have great advice and are extremely helpful. I can tell you this much. 1. Don't buy store bought enhancements. Just use what drops for you and maybe craft one here and there until 22. Then start looking at recipes for IOs with stat bonuses. Craft level 25s and I'm told they are good til 50. 2. Brute all the way. I steamroll with them, but that's what I'm good at. 3. The AH is a mysterious beast that'll reward you as quick as it'll break ya. 4. Welcome! It's an absolute blast. Now maybe someone with some actual useful info will jump in here.... Have fun. Go hunt. Kill Skuls.

Dude....lol....she's a keeper. Enjoying this thread... Concealment offers 100% Stealth at lvl 4, which is obtainable after about 10 mins of busting heads. Also, Ive learned to like Infiltration for melee. It offers, run, jump, and stealth that can be enhanced unlike the prestige stuff. Just a newb though, so take my thoughts with a grain of salt.

*raises hands waves arms wildy* Me, me....right here.... Can't count how many times I've failed to tab every target in the mob before I rush into a boss or two, or a few looies.

Figuring things out like that is what makes it fun for me. And yeah 50 is the goal and yeah the journey is fun, but with time or lack thereof being a factor, sometimes I just wanna go brain dead and level up.

Welcome! I'm a fellow newb, only a month in, so I completely understand where you're at...it blew me away too. Very immersive and detailed. The character building, still finding new stuff....and the powers, haven't even scratched the surface. The customization... wait til you see all the vets in here with their heroes, some are friggin artists, my jaw still drops when I see some of them.

Still learning. I'm not sure how else to level efficiently. I've enjoyed some stories, and some radios have a funny premise and some of the rescue missions I pick simply because of the victim's name. But, how would you suggest soloing to 50? I've grouped a once for a long mission but as I'm still learning my contributions were limited and to be honest everyone else seemed to know so much more that I just felt like a tagalong, it was a whirlwind of go here, now here, take this portal, now this place.... Grouping for raidos was a more fun experience but I don't always have a set amount of play time and might need to bounce quick and can't do that with a group. Edit: Caves and sewers suck btw...

*I am newb, so take that into account... But... I just did this as well, like literally last night. With a Black Lightning theme behind it and an old school funk R&B name. My plan, so far, and take this with a grain of salt is to boost Zapp (our snipe) to take out the heavy hitter from long range this often doesn't alert the minions. Then hit them with Ball Lightning (the AOE) a good hit should take them down pretty low. And them blap them into the ground with our melee. I got him to 10 last night when this idea came to me. Now will it work? Who knows, but it'll be fun trying. Might need Combat Teleport cause if the AOE does it's job, they could scatter too quickly to make the ambush efficient. Also keep in mind that I tend to play on relatively easy mode unless I'm on one of my Brutes. When you're rolling solo a death is less funny.

Dude somehow this post needs to be made permanent or a link to it in IP infringement section of the rules. I'm new, month in, and in my first post people had me so worried about the IP infringement thing that I was frantically looking up info, and it's vague at best and some folks here want so dearly to protect the thing they love that they inadvertently become a little overzealous on the subject. And that could scare some new people off. But this explanation is perfect! It's very easy to pay homage to your favorite hero without duplicating them; and, as GM Crumpet points out, the rule is very forgiving. BTW, where is the "tattered shorts?!" I looked everywhere for them. My "Hulk" (not Hulk) currently looks like a very big surfer.

My friend, it's always been a race, just one of self-fulfillment. No one is competing against you, in game or life, but still, we all run nonetheless.

I felt it was only honest not to count the spot @Yomo Kimyatavery kindly gave me.