Warboss

Well, I won't deny the debuffing was a pain, but here's what my current network graph looks like. Compare this to what I was up against last Tuesday... so yeah, I had massive debuffing going on in game and RL... That's what it should look like.

It was good to see ya' there PapaS. Glad you could join us. As for Rod, well... you're at the "magic" pre-32 level where all the Enhancement numbers shift to your favor. Considering what level we were running at, I think Rod did fine. Although inf and Enhs never hurts.

I must admit that the Crey buffage did take me by surprise. And, although I'm not opposed to making the game "harder", I am a bit disappointed that all factions are now basically becoming the same. Crey debuffs = Carnie debuffs = CoT debuffs, where as they used to be different unique groups.

Well... and interesting time on Excel tonight. Two teams both running Manti. Thanks for leading the 2nd team Pep. I didn't get pics of anything but my network connection.. .which I'll share for fun (green = good, red = bad). Yeah, well... I needed additional debuffing... We start March with TT on Excel, 3/1. Meet in King's Row by IP Gate at 6:00 PM PT/9:00 PM ET. ** Also it looks like our first "5th Tuesday" will be an all Shield ITF on Excel (March 29th).

Good run today on Reunion. 5 Tanks, Hess TF done, and several AVs dropped. Thanks for taking the star Ronin! We'll see you all back here next month (Mach 19th).

Two missions teams tonight on Everlasting. Much fun, much Tankage and much leveling! Thanks Kilo for taking the 2nd missions team and thanks Ronin for supplying the bulk of the missions from Team 1. Yep, that's a dumpster, but looks like my video didn't get all the mobs... trust me there were a lot! We're back on Indom on 2/22. Meet in King's Row by IP Gate at 6:00 PM PT/9:00 PM ET. Also, we're on Reunion this Saturday the 19th. Meet in KR by IP gate @10 AM Pacific time.

Just a reminder that we're back on Reunion this Saturday at 10:00 AM Pacific. See you there!

Looks like you all had a good time. Sorry I had to miss it. Thanks to everyone who showed and a special thanks to all who helped organize and get teams going. I should be back next week, so we'll see you on Everlasting on 2/15!

Hi all, I've had some RL stuff come up today. Not sure I'm going to make the event. Veteran players please get the event up and rolling. I'll join if possible later.

Great turnout on Excel tonight, FOUR TEAMS!! Thanks to all the team leads tonight. Pep lead Ms Lib, Kilo, MsA and myself took the missions teams and by all reports much fun and leveling was had by all. We also saw many new faces, welcome to all the new/first time TTers. It was good to meet, and team with you. March is our first 5th Tuesday of the year, so let's think about what we want to do. I believe we're slated to run a "5th" event on Excel, so thoughts on (all shield) ITF, MSR, or Hami? Next week we're back on Torch 2/8. Meet in King's Row by IP gate at 6 PM PT/9 PM ET and we'll get going from there!

Truth

I'd have to agree with the majority recommendation. Tanks are really the best bet, and fun to play! You could go with a Brute, but it will take a bit longer to get survivability dialed in.

Fun times on Indom tonight. Two Yin TF teams (thanks MsA for taking the 2nd one), and missions to follow. Kilo only killed me twice tonight, so another "win" in my book. We start February back on Excel 2/4. Meet in King's Row by IP Gate at 6:00 PM PT/9:00 PM ET and we'll get rolling from there!

I don't know... I like Fiery Melee... but if it's not a RP build then general content (exemping, running weeklies, etc...)?

Speaking of "fair warning"... RL just called and I need to run an errand on the way home. I don't think it will impact my attendance on Indom, but just in case.... TT vets, please get things up and rolling and I'll join when I can. See ya' soon!

The exact reason I rolled one. I laugh every time I use it (followed by the mandatory "HiYah!")

What's the goal of your rebuild (RPing isn't really a build goal (imo), because pretty much any build could be explained away), general teaming, Running TFs (Exemping), End Content, Solo, other challenges, etc...? I think that will help a lot with the advise given. Gobbledegook's build is a good one, but some of the power selections come late in the build if you're looking at running lower TFs or teaming with friends/SGmates that are running lower content. And, I'd agree overall with what others have said, I also find Energy Mastery to be a good Epic choice for Rad Tanks. I do however run Mu Mastery on a number of them as well. I have build for 45%+ Melee Defense on several of my Rad Tanks. and still been able to maintain high resists. I have a build for Rad/Fire/Mu that I'll be trying out, when I get time, that shifts the Def to S/L to see how I like that/how it compares. But cycling between Meltdown and Barrier should cover most of the bases.

I agree with this 110%. KB over 12 really helps when fighting multiple mobs with KB. There has always been a discussion on "how much is enough". For me the minimal you'd ever want on Fire and Dark Tanks is 8KB protection (10 is the minimum I've ever run), but as PLV has stated 12-14 is better (12 is my standard minimum). I'm at work atm, so not able to access Mids, but one thing I would look at is the bonuses you get from ToN in Dark Regen. Check them against what you can do with Fury of The Gladiator (3pts KB protection), and other AoE sets. Dark Regen doesn't really need Healing buffs as it's already insanely strong. What it does need is Accuracy/Recharge (and arguably End Rdx, depending on slotting and the overall build). Avalanche's KD proc works in there as well and adds additional damage mitigation as the mobs struggle to get back on their feet.

Yeah, I'd say it's fair warning. We were running a bit light with the builds. New Tanks and baby 50's, but was still fun to push them and see how far they could go.

Well put, thanks for the summary.

Dang, I'm going to have to check my Icer on Torch... I'm not sure what 2ndry I took, but I need to look at it again.

Good turnout on Everlasting tonight. We ran two TF teams and a missions team. Thanks for the taking the lead on the ITF MsA, and thank you Lor for leading the Manti. Kilo only manged to kill me once, so I'll call the night a "win". I'd also like to welcome all the new Tankers that showed for the event, it was good to have you along. We're back on Indom 1/25. Meet in King's Row by IP Gate at 6:00 PM PT/9:00 PM ET and we'll get rolling from there!

I thought I had one laying around, but don't see it. With the build I was working on I was shooting for Recharge and S/L Def of 45%. I know that's not a full build as requested, but seems like what I was after. The Recharge helps both Lighting Rod (immensely fun power), Radiation Therapy (Proc it out) and Meltdown (Take for the Damage/Resist buff).

Should be a fun combo. Enjoy your Tankage!

That table takes a bit of digesting, but answers so many questions...