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I agree with @GM Crumpet that under no circumstances should I be given superpowers (Homelander syndrome). However, I did have quick think about it and settled on a Psi/Will Stalker, which I now need to make ingame. Thanks, @Aeroprism!

Not a guide, but I would recommend getting MId's Reborn - it has its own sub-forum. That way you can play around with slotting and IO sets to see what works for you. There are sub-forums for each archetype with end-game builds (usually in MId's format), if you are looking to optimise a specific toon.

I tend to theorycraft in Mids but then build the toon a bit more organically when levelling. I may respec at 50 to the Mids build. As I am not an inf billionaire yet, I tend to wait until lvl 22 before slotting IOs then slowly replace them with sets as the inf comes rolling in at higher levels.

Not to derail the topic, but I find that certain higher level enemies (AVs and red/purple) can sometimes punch through Flitz's defences like they weren't there. It could just be specific enemy types or attacks. More lilkey, my build is not perfect and even though I am in the 50+ game, I am a long way from maxing out Incarnate levels and slotting those lvl 54 IOs and top range power set enchancements. Back on topic: The tier 9 powers were always a gamble - can I/we take down this mob/boss before it crashes. Perhaps it is easier now to cap defences/resists without needing the tier 9 as a panic button. If so, I feel that it takes some of the challenge/risk out of the game.

I have Elude on Flitz as a panic button. I have found that popping a blue just as it crashes can stop his defence toggles from dropping (or allow me to quickly toggle them back on) and keep him in the fight. Usually reserved for Hamidon, when he is pretending to be the tank, or when the mission goes down the toilet.

Did not know that. Thanks, Snarky

If I am soloing I prefer a toon that will clear enemies fast. I also like button mashing attack powers, so will focus on my scrappers, brutes and blasters. For toons that feel less effective in play, like my defenders, controllers and even tankers, I tend to switch to these when teaming up. That way I know I am being effective in locking down enemies and helping keep my team-mates alive, even if not doing a lot of DPS or even needing to button mash.

On live, there were limited slots per server, so I had some alts on the French server. Will take me a while to do the same on Homecoming.

I usually start a session soloing on my current project, while keeping one eye on the LFG channel for anything interesting. I will then either join with the current toon or switch to an appropriate alt. And while people usually aim to fill teams with the full 8, when we are struggling to fill those last spots, I am happy to run with a smaller group.

I only started playing again earlier this year, but already have a couple of 50s and a bunch of alts. Alts give me options. For example, I am currently focused on levelling my brute to 50 - taking it slow by playing solo and for the most part avoiding the big xp earners. However, if I spot a TF forming, I may jump to another toon that needs that badge or is in the right level range. And if I see a Tinpex or other 50+ content going on, I will switch to one of the 50s to work on Incarnate levels.

Currently focusing on getting Red Rag (Fire/Fire Brute) to 50, although there is still plenty of alting going on.

Here's a couple of mine: Lead Hose - AR/Dev Blaster, wears grey tights, 'All the good superhero names were already taken!' Red Rag - Fire/Fire Brute, mutant with bull horns, hooves, and anger management issues. Cryo Magnon - Ice\Ice Tank, caveman frozen in ice plus cryogenics, what could possibly go wrong?

My understanding is that Borea has reapeateble missions mainly for the purpose of farming Vanguard merits.

XP boost - I find that I level toons way too quickly and feel like I outlevel zones in a blink of an eye. I know I can turn it off, but I would prefer to cruise to 50 rather than sprint.

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Not sure what number we are on, but here's a few archetype rules: Blaster - keep getting ganked when aggroing the whole room? Target through the tank, he'll appreciate the help. Controller - when teaming at low levels, use tab to lock down as many enemies as possible with your single target holds Defender - team up Scrapper - you are not the tank Tanker - take Taunt, use it.

Mapserver event. There were like 3 of us in PI broadcasting for an invite. Not sure if the main league had already moved on elsewhere, but nobody else was around so I just invited them to team and we finished it off.

I'd like to nominate @Aeronaut. It's his damned fault I am back in Paragon City.

Depends a bit on my mood, but usually one of the following: - Working on Incarnates for one of my 50s - Levelling a toon to 50 - Working on a new concept When I am online, I may then jump to another alt to do a TF or other team-up that comes up in the LFG channel.

Ended up getting on a team for the missing badge. However, did take over a Posi2 when we had trouble starting it - one toon turned out to be too low level. Also formed a MS team when I realised there were only a couple of us all looking. Tick, done!

Lead Hose, my main blaster, is AR/Dev and a reimagining of original live toon. When soloing, drop caltrops to keep melee enemies away, snipe and then hose down everything else in range of full auto, M30 grenade and flamethrower (this one does need range IOs). Tase or KB (snipe, buchsot, single shot) anything that survives the initial onslaught and gets too close. On teams, just hang back and blast. There is a risk of aggroing the entire room with full auto or the M30 grenade, but fortunately targeting through the tank still works to keep the aggro off and the combo of field operative and gun drone means drone is more likely to be targetted. A couple of recharges in gun drone also means you can even have two out for short periods of time.

Hmm, Ninja Horse...Ninja Blade/Dark Armour Stalker?

Haven't played a SS/Invul to any level, so I will take your word on it, but this - this is the truth!

While I realise it may be gimping the character a bit, why not just avoid taking the Rage power if it does not fit the SS concept? You could always substitute in something else like Assault from the Leadership pool to boost DPS or just stick an extra damage IO in attack powers. As an example, Flitz has Flurry from the Speed pool. Not the best attack power (roots character, long animation, low damage...) but it ties into his origin as a 'teleporter' and sometimes you get to see him apperently punching air and an enemy that is running away still getting hit. Plus MA is a kick heavy set so i felt I needed more punches that weren't Fighting Pool.

When I create a new character, I usually have a basic idea and archetype/powerset combo in mind. Then I play around in the costume creator until I get an initial outfit to start playing, which may or may not get reworked as the character levels. As Luminara said, random costume creator is good for ideas but I usually rework the results until I am happy with them. I have not yet had the good fortune of getting a perfect costume out of it.