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Here's a link to the video that got my Steam Controller running back in the day. My worry is that the "future" launcher won't enable the Steam Controller

discontinuing support for Tequila My only concern is that Tequila is being dropped. Currently Tequila links to steam which fully enables my Steam Controller. The Steam Controller is unique because unlike other controllers it has a mouse pad built in.

Soldiers now have the correct powers assigned and revoked per upgrade Equip Mercenaries: Applies ASMG Heavy Burst, does not grant Assault Rifle Heavy Burst Tactical Upgrade: Now applies all Assault Rifle powers and removes ASMG powers appropriately

Recently did the Red Side respec and brought back all those memories of teams desperately trying and failing the quitting. Exactly as you said "the precise type of builds which did not need a respec" Anyway now I've set it as a "goal" for all my alts to run it...

The patch notes make it sound like the first pet upgrade is a waste of time if you have the second upgrade or did I read it incorrectly?

That's why I was taking a closer look at slotting. PA doesn't get any external buffs so what you slot is what you get. Currently I plan to respec and Franken-Slot A/D X4 when I hit level 18. I don't Power Level, so at level 32 I'll reassess whether the Pet or PA would get the Resist Proc, Defense Proc and as you mentioned Soulbound BU.

I use to think MM's and Corruptors were weak, then I made a Illusion Controller. Now I am VERY happy with my new MM's and Corruptors. That doesn't mean I gave up on Illusion. I don't Power Level. After trying many combinations I'm down to Ill/Dark and Ill/Rad and PA is coming up soon. Remember the point is to have fun. You can make anything work.

Sounds like our playstyles are opposites so I'd recommend an Illusion Controller. My main is Dominator, which is the entire reason I jumped into Illusion since it isn't a Dom option. With Ice or Ele Controller Primaries I wouldn't have to change much from my Dom playstyle , but Illusion is a whole different ballgame.

You're correct. I just checked my MM and Dom pets, selecting the pet and then selecting combat attributes only shows the external (environment) buffs but not the internal (slot) buffs. You have to select the power or the slotting screen to actually see the internal buffs. The only time combat attributes shows both internal and external buffs is when you select yourself. And of course, Phantom Army doesn't get any external buffs.

I'd recommend either Dark or Rad.

What Archetypes are you familiar with? You can make anything work.

Accuracy and Damage io's buff the "power" but when you select a phantom and view its combat attributes, accuracy and damage are not buffed. Am I missing something? Otherwise, this would suggest that I just slot Recharge io's in the Phantom Army power as anything else would be ineffective.

Started a new alt the other day and teamed. He wondered why I was running the Mercy Arc and suggested we play his higher level content. I just commented that I'm not interested in the race to 50. I'm here to have fun. He can leave the team if he wants. He stayed.

On the launcher add -cov to the launch parameters.

I'm not a Scrapper. All of my Stalker's are Assassin's. Strike Hard. Strike Fast. No Mercy.

Agree it's meh. I thought it would add something to my ele but it did not.

Until NC removes the Sword of Damocles, everyone hosting their own private servers is the backup.

Ha Ha Just say No to Petless masterminds. Excellent suggestions, you guys got me focused in the right direction. Played around with Mids and got 3 builds that might fit my play style. 1. Trick 10 Ice Arrow & 16 Poison gets me back in the control mindset prior to 18PA 2. Rad Solid start but powers drop off after 20. 3. Cold LOG: Arctic Fog, Ice Shield, Glacial Shield Strong Finish: Benumb, Sleet, Heat Loss

Back on live my first alt was a mastermind. So there's no alternative to permanent PA? You're right, having played the other sets as a dominator, I wouldn't find other controllers tedious. So once I find the right secondary, I'll aim for permanent PA. I've never played Trick Arrow before either. However my MM lacky has been exhausting the powersets and tonight's final combination was Trick Arrow with my new level 8 corrupter. Usually I have my lackeys just follow me, but for the early levels with few power choices, it really helped.

Ill isn't a Dominator option so 6 months ago I rolled one and deleted it. The low damage reset my damage expectation and enabled me to roll and have fun with some Corruptors. Last week I rolled a Ill/Time he's decent, level 8 but I'm not sure he's worth to effort to PA/18 . I don't Power Level, since we have plenty of time on Homecoming, I've made it a goal to master each archetype. I've browsed the forums and had my hunch confirmed that the level 32 pet is strong and probably the reason why Ill isn't a Dominator option. To augment damage I'm looking to add the Power Pool Wall of Force. Also from the forums I've picked up that maybe debuff sets (Poison,Storm,Trick) would be a better choice. Probably not going to go Permanent PA since that's where my Doms shine. Just looking for suggestions on how to get into the Ill mindset, not focused on damage per-say, just that Ill doesn't really have many control options compare to the other sets such as Plant,Electric etc.

I never realized until you pointed out the choice you have in playing solo or on teams. When I think of other MMO's you're right, solo you're going to have a hard time. When the game was live, the developers gave us the choice to run our new alts through the Zig or skip it. I skipped it once and quickly realized breaking out of the Zig was essential to my alts, (Hero's Journey) so they all do. Although I'm not a hard core Min/Max I enjoy contemplating my build choice in Mids. It's the best MMO I've ever played because I am allowed to make choices. I'll never forget the day I pursed the forums and read about Permanent Domination. Up to that point the game was fun, MM's were my favorite and Dominators were fun. Permanent Domination was an expensive build, I wasn't rich or a Market player. However I rose to the challenge and found another pathway, leading Strike Force's. Up to that point I had been a passive player. Now I was actively leading, forming teams helping new players get up to speed. Eventually I accumulated the elusive LOG's needed and my enjoyment rocketed to the next level. Although I stayed Red Side, I branched out to try other Archtypes and continued to immerse myself in every mechanic (except PVP). PVP. Normal PVP you need to be a L33t shooter to have fun and be effective, I can't shoot the broad side of a barn, hence PVP has no appeal. Back in the day, the original Planet Side (world PVP) was awesome until they nerfed it into the normal PVP experience. Before the nerf, you could use your Brain and implement Strategy and Tactics. Numbers crumble before Strategy and Tactics. It didn't matter if I was solo, forming a team just opened up more options. I remember planning our team's mission and a member complaining that my objective seemed boring and lacking. Before I could reply a veteran teammate chided him to follow my orders and the fun would follow. 30 minutes pass, there's no greater compliment then the former complaining guy having fun, admits you knew what you were doing, and, oh in the larger bigger picture your side is now winning the war. Which, in a way is the same thing my Master MInd did in COV, the pets hit the targets I direct them.

Treespec That's a name I haven't heard in a long long time. (Obi Won) Back on live I remember them being hard. (Especially since your build was wrong, which is why you did one) It was almost easier to re-role the character except it took forever back in the day. The first was hard, the 2nd easier and the 3rd much better since you had more and more powers. I need to run my pages of alts to see what it's like all these years later, and without a horrible build.

QFT. I'm also happy the game is back. As long as the devs keep the game running, 10 years from now, I could easily still see myself playing. I don't need new content. Back on live, when a single IO would cost the infamy ceiling, I still found a way by running Strike Forces. It was a lot of fun changing from a passive player to a active player. Recruiting and guiding pick up groups. Patiently dealing with newbies and "Expert" players. The journey was a lot of fun. Homecoming IO prices are reasonable and easily attainable. This time I read the market guide. Some people find the market fun. I prefer to play the game. So I found a method that didn't monopolize my time and worked with my play style. The best thing players could do is put their orders in early, that is if they are not flying from Level 1 to Level 50 in one hour. "I want it now." "I don't want to do X" There are multiple methods, building, infamy, merits to arrive at a respectable build and still have a lot of fun.

How much is too much? Imagine when you started the game you were given a level 50 and all the IO's you needed? After a week you'd probably move on to a new game. Back in the "Real World" most people who win the lottery end up broke in a few years. Player base top complaints: 1. Getting to 50 2. Getting IO's for their 50 3. Wanting additional post-50 content (Picard face Palm) You have a lot of influence because you've found the game fun to play. The influence was a side benefit to the fun the game provided by doing whatever you defined to be fun. If your new definition of fun is giving away then I can't stop you. Just don't think you are helping. Even in the "Real World" no one wants charity, sure they will take it but they would rather you teach them how to fish then you give them a fish. TLDR: Anything > 0

Here's the You Tube Video that got me set up back in the day.