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Looks like you have things well under control. I was also thinking you could just box/google drive/whatever me a zip file to uncompressed and execute a file -- if it would be worth the time/hassle.

I've notice I will often run up to mob. Full Stop. Hit #4 to AS and have it abort then need to hit it again - I wonder if it is a collision with the mob that is doing it?

Now that NPCs are willing to talk (to me) again, I cant tell what they are saying because the chat bubble is too small and the text is not going into the NPC dialog chat window. Can we find a way to increase chat bubble size for 4k users? A control would be awesome.

Dont know your specs, am willing to offer some over night time on mine. I have an x4 nvme with about 700gb free for fast IO. I am guessing the processing is mostly single core work though. Not this machines best point.

Cool!

With the way procs are calculated now, is it per IO or per power? If I use the Sandman +heal proc in 3 attacks do they keep track of activation separately?

The problem is windows desktop scaling not playing well with the game. There are some posts with a work around... sorry dont have one handy. Or you can set the monitor the game is playing on to 100% on the Display Setting Control Panel.

I am never against thinking of new ideas and ways of doing things. I do disagree the end drain is pointless, having played and again am playing several electric characters, Storm/Elec Defender, Elec/Elec Dominator, Elec/Elec Stalker, etc the drain may not substantially and consistently affects mobs - no more so then the defuff from a Peach Bringer, Warshade or most other damage types, it does make a big difference for the attacker. All those chances to get end back add up and characters heavy into electric last much longer in a fight. With a couple choice end mods (for the powers that take them) you can do without Stamina and the costly IO for procing +end.

Works for me.... I seem to recall having to host images to put on the old forums, but it has been some time I may not be remembering correctly. Will your database be able to search by username? For example _Zep_ ? :) Thank you again! -Zep

I got some NPCs to chat with me today at Kalisti Warf.

Every AT and Every specific powerset has it's strengths and shortcomings. Some controller builds are more damage heavy then others. Fire/Storm or Fire/Kin for example. Something to keep in mind, even if you were not doing much damage keeping pets out, dropping them on a boss/AV for example will take up hits that would have hurt a PC. Even if the pets are not being individually targeted they are taking up spots on the AOE being put down against the group. Couple that with FF and you are just not seeing how much damage you prevented. Ran a Synapse yesterday on my Fire/Storm -- my main abilities were Flash Fire, Fire Cages, Freezing Rain, and Snow Storm on groups. I used Char and Ring of Fire on a lot of single targets. My damage output was likely the lowest on the team, lower even then the Defenders. Was pretty funny when I could tell one of the Blasters couldnt figure out why Bosses he was fighting would just stand there and twitch from time to time. Was I useful? I think so but I dont think too many in the group noticed. OP - I have a question for you, after this experience and knowledge gained - what (if anything) can/will you change on your build/play style to adapt and increase your effectiveness? Can you use this to learn and grow? (Or is that too real world :)

How did the stress test go?

Zep, you haven’t removed the Local tab from your chat tab(s) have you? No, I havnt. I see the random comments NPCs voluntarily make as you move about the city, I am talking about the ones where you used to be able to walk up and click on any ol civilian and they would say something.

This is Priscilla Pressman Special concordant to the Paragon News Network bringing you the latest as our very own local hero 'Zep' just closed down another secret base literally beneath our feet here in the Atlas Park neighborhood in sight of city hall. More details at 11. Reminds me when I was living in Concord, ca and a fairly large brothel was found across the street from the police station.

Not a lvl 1 priority, I get that, it sure would be nice to to see one of those tv station vans on the streets with a reporter and cameraman jumping out from time to time, 'On the news to night the hero.....'

I am guessing they are still based on original coding. Will they be updated to reflect new hardware? Or is 3 red pretty much norm now? :)

It has yet to work for me since playing again.

Used to be you could saunter up to any ol NPC and click on them and they would have something to say -usually based on the first letter of their name, clicking someone who's name starts with 'T' and they would tell you the time etc. Will this be coming back? There were at least 26 comments and I recall speaking with one of the Dev's at a Meet-N-Greet, she was very nice and friendly and cackling madly about all the Easter Eggs she would slip into NPC dialog throughout the game. We even emailed a few times about it.

The magic is still there. So is the Science, Mutation, Technology and Natural fun too.

Thanks!

I remember some guy getting extremely upset, calling me out for cheating, gonna report you and get you banned and not being willing to listen to a thing I said because I was flying in Outbreak (on my shiny new Peace Bringer) at the beginning of - what was it? I6? I remember people wanting to get me into their group because I was on said same PB and it meant I had a 50 and I knew how to play the game (and they wanted to see what I could do). I remember when Voids and Quantums actually hurt and were dangerous before they were both nerfed a lot.

I put domination on my second tray - counting up - first slot. Alt-1 activates it if that is easier for you.

There is a rule about not feeding Trolls.

I dont know I disagree with the suggestions, however, I am also wondering what modern problem is being discussed as well.

Your imps have a personal agro radius. Try moving closer to the imps if your being beat on. They are not like Master Mind pets with attack modes etc. They are also known for randomly running in all directions attacking everything in site and pulling multiple groups at once. Good thing your a controller and can lock down whole groups at once.