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Definitely. I mostly play solo. So far, I've got the following up to incarnates: Dark/Time, Dark/Dark and Dark/Poison because I like doggies Illusion/Time and Illusion/Thermal because phantom army Got a bunch more toons all dressed up just waiting to be played: Elec/Elec, Ice/Cold, Earth/Thermal, Plant/Nature and Arse/Traps Right now, I'm playing a Plant/Poison on Hardcore Permadeath challenge. He's currently at level 30.

Depends. Are you Corrupting or Defending, solo or team? Corruptors tend to have better AR (primary) values. So your attacks are more potent especially with Scourge. Fenders will have a better support system (Time) which is their primary. AR as a secondary will be down almost half of what a Corr's would have. Fenders tend to be more useful in teams, and Corrs fend better alone.

I had the same problem a while back, though different Mac OS. I ended up just deleting the game + relevant files, and reinstalling it to fix the quirks. After that, even the sound mods worked fine. An alternative line of reasoning might be to take a look at your machine and the recommended Mac OS. Not all of them can handle the latest one. I myself am on an ancient machine, so the highest the machine can take is High Sierra. my other ancient macbook is on Catalina. Also, I usually give OS updates some time before I install them. Not all new ones are better.

I've heard of someone's vampire boyfriend sparkling.

I went with Dark/Savage dominator.

Here's what I coughed up some time ago. I've included the costume file. Just drop it in CoH folder > Costumes, then load it when you're in character creation. Spartan Armour 2.costume

Arachnos pets are uncontrollable. IIRC, they follow you in defensive stance. so to get them to attack, you have to run into trouble first.

Willpower. But it's not your will, it's His will be done. 😃

On Blasters, I rarely take up the pets unless it really fits the concept. When I did, I don't rely on them for anything other than an Oh Crap button. I make a keybind to summon the pet(s) to my position hoping they's take aggro while I jump out. This works well with the gun drone which you can slot taunt IOs, and the 'lings. There are ways to coax them to getting to do half of what you want, but it takes some patience to set up. If you're planning on rampaging through a mob, you're better off relying on your own powers and nukes.

I know of at least 2 SGs that have regular gold-side runs in Reunion. Also, solo play in gold side is nice and challenging, and quite in theme, since you're an undercover agent.

Previous comments do not apply to Darmian aka Kam. 😃 Also, to OP, the bugger upstairs is the author of several AE missions focusing on Praetorian storylines. I've only tried a few of them, but they are highly recommended.

I have one Praetorian at 50 still in gold side. Went the Night/First Ward route until 40+. IIRC, the last possible contact is Fireball, which you can grind at +4 to get to 45. The last few levels were tough, but possible. Overall, aside from the novelty and bragging rights, I don't think it's worth the trouble. Plus your teaming for iTrials tends to be limited.

My son informed over dinner. I was visibly affected. Afterwards, I sat there with Diary of a Madman on loop. You can't kill rock and roll.

PBs have Light Form as a secondary T9. If you can get the recharge down to a useable rate, then it should be available when you need it. Alternatively, you can go to Sorcery pool to spec in Rune of Protection. There's also an accolade power Demonic Aura which can help prevent hold, but not release you from them. And of course, carry a few break frees or purple skittles. Or, just build up your ranged def through set bonuses. that's how mez gets to you. If their hold attacks don't connect, then you're good. you can also think like a blapper and kill them all before they even get the chance.

My feeble brain can't micromanage pets either. I just place a button to attack my target on the tray, then a few keybinds to goto, stay while on defensive stance, and follow while passive (heel). so during a tangle, the button click acts like a regular attack. I personally like being able to exert a bit of control over pet(s) as opposed to dom and arachnos VEAT epic pets that just do what they want and end up dead or getting me in trouble.