Bionic_Flea

Uber, thanks for all the time and effort you put into this. And it seems like it was a lot of both.

I know it's been a crazy year and the holidays are tough for some people for all sorts of reasons that need not be mentioned. But I wanted to sincerely wish you all happiness, health, and good fortune this holiday season and into the new year. It's GOT to be better than this one. - Bionic Flea

I haven't gone to look since they reset it. I assume my base went POOF!

POOL MAN! I decided one day to make a character that used the maximum amount of pool powers possible. I ended up making it poison/water defender. Thus was born Pool Man! (OK, even this crazy build was "viable" meaning that I was able to solo +1/x8 at level 50 with my completed build.) Hero Plan by Mids' Reborn : Hero Designer 2.6.1.25 https://github.com/Crytilis/mids-reborn-hero-designer Click this DataLink to open the build! Pool Man: Level 50 Magic Defender Primary Power Set: Poison Secondary Power Set: Water Blast Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Medicine Power Pool: Leadership Power Pool: Fighting Hero Profile: Level 1: Envenom -- AchHee-ResDeb%(A), ShlBrk-%Dam(21), TchofLadG-%Dam(21), ShlBrk-Acc/DefDeb(23) Level 1: Aqua Bolt -- SprDfnBst-Acc/Dmg(A), SprDfnBst-Dmg/Rchg(3), SprDfnBst-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(3), SprDfnBst-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), SprDfnBst-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), SprDfnBst-Rchg/Heal%(7) Level 2: Hydro Blast -- SprVglAss-Acc/Dmg(A), SprVglAss-Dmg/Rchg(7), SprVglAss-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9), SprVglAss-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(9), SprVglAss-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), SprVglAss-Rchg/+Absorb(11) Level 4: Combat Jumping -- Rct-ResDam%(A), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(13), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(13), Krm-ResKB(15) Level 6: Injection -- HO:Lyso(A) Level 8: Aid Other -- Prv-Absorb%(A) Level 10: Whirlpool -- SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg(A), SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx(23), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(25), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(25), SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(31), SprFrzBls-Rchg/ImmobProc(33) Level 12: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(15) Level 14: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 16: Aid Self -- DctWnd-Heal(A) Level 18: Field Medic -- RechRdx-I(A) Level 20: Tactics -- GssSynFr--ToHit(A), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg(40), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(43), GssSynFr--Rchg/EndRdx(43), GssSynFr--ToHit/EndRdx(43), GssSynFr--Build%(46) Level 22: Vengeance -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 24: Boxing -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(34), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(36), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36) Level 26: Tough -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), GldArm-3defTpProc(27), UnbGrd-Max HP%(27), UnbGrd-ResDam(29), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(29), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(31) Level 28: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(31) Level 30: Cross Punch -- SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(A), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(36), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(37), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc(39) Level 32: Dehydrate -- SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg(A), SprWntBit-Dmg/Rchg(33), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(33), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), SprWntBit-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(34) Level 35: Super Jump -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A) Level 38: Spring Attack -- Arm-Dmg/Rchg(A), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Arm-Acc/Rchg(39), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx(40), Arm-Dam%(40) Level 41: Kick -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(42), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(42), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42) Level 44: Geyser -- Rgn-Dmg(A), Rgn-Dmg/Rchg(45), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Rgn-Acc/Rchg(45), Rgn-Dmg/EndRdx(46), JvlVll-Dam%(46) Level 47: Water Jet -- Apc-Dmg(A), Apc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), Apc-Acc/Rchg(48), Apc-Dmg/EndRdx(48) Level 49: Venomous Gas -- AchHee-ResDeb%(A), DarWtcDsp-ToHitDeb(50), DarWtcDsp-ToHitDeb/EndRdx(50), DarWtcDsp-ToHitdeb/Rchg/EndRdx(50) Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Dash -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Slide -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Quick -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Rush -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Surge -- Empty(A) Level 1: Sprint -- UnbLea-Stlth(A) Level 1: Vigilance Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 4: Ninja Run Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A) Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(17), Mrc-Rcvry+(19) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(17), EndMod-I(19) Level 1: Combo Level 1 Level 1: Combo Level 2 Level 1: Combo Level 3 Level 50: Agility Core Paragon Level 50: Support Radial Embodiment Level 50: Cryonic Core Final Judgement Level 50: Barrier Core Epiphany Level 50: Diamagnetic Core Flawless Interface Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve Level 0: Portal Jockey Level 0: Task Force Commander Level 0: The Atlas Medallion Level 1: Quick Form ------------

Firstest is bestest!

Bug Mac?!!!!!?

It's one of the phases of societal evolution: stone tools, iron tools, bongos, flight, warp speed. I might have missed one.

OK. That's the way it's gonna be.

Alty, I love you. But now I must fight you!

But Jimmy, think of the children!

Thanks for the update, Cipher. Like I said, if we are under attack then you need to raise shields and call "BATTLE STATIONS!"

HEY! I resemble that remark! But I did briefly look for another post on the topic before starting a new one. Sorry, I didn't see it. If the powers that be want to merge, that's OK by me. Also, here's what I posted in the other discussion: "I've been getting the same browser checking page and occasionally I also get a 3 stage captcha (are you human? [], then click all the bicycles and click more bicycles. It's annoying. If there's an active or suspected attack, then by all means we need to protect ourselves. But if not or if it's long lasting, I hope we can have some other kind of credentials to avoid this verification stuff. Otherwise, I'll have to severely curb my lurking and posting, which may be welcome news to some, but it's not something I would like to have to do."

I've been getting the same browser checking page and occasionally I also get a 3 stage captcha (are you human? [], then click all the bicycles and click more bicycles. It's annoying. If there's an active or suspected attack, then by all means we need to protect ourselves. But if not or if it's long lasting, I hope we can have some other kind of credentials to avoid this verification stuff. Otherwise, I'll have to severely curb my lurking and posting, which may be welcome news to some, but it's not something I would like to have to do.

Every once in a while I'll get a white screen saying that HC forums need to "verify my brower" or something like that and then occasionally asks me to also verify that I am a human and to do a multi-click captcha. Are you guys (HC) under a DDOS attack? Were you? Or do you just hate me?

Personally, I love Poison on controllers. Yes, defenders have bigger debuff numbers but controllers get two extra holds! If built right, you can easily solo /x8 as you can completely lockdown spawn after spawn and then wade in with pets and debuffs to annihilate them. The biggest issue for me on any poison is getting mezzed. You are in the middle of a group seemingly godlike and untouchable and suddenly you get mezzed and collapse in a puddle. So consider Rune of Protection, Clarion, or some other form of mez protection for your build. If you really want to stick with a defender, consider Ice blast and an epic hold to be a Def-Troller!

Pineapple is a valid option. It's not something you want on every pizza. But every now and then, a Hawaiian pizza is a welcome change of pace.

I'm not sure what your characters may have bought from the P2W vendor, but you can buy a mission teleporter (1 mill), team transporter (10 mill), supergroup mini-portal (10 mill), SG base teleporter (1 mill), and you can unlock the Long Range Teleporter for 1 mill, but you would still need to grab at least one exploration badge for each zone you want the LRT to take you to. Additionally, the mini-portal, SG portal, and LRT let you use any /enterfrombasepasscode macro you may have to go to a hub base or any base you have the code for. And then, on top of all that, you can earn the LRT by getting any zone exploration accolade or the Pocket D VIP badge and obtain charges for day job clones of the SG base teleporter and mini-portal by logging out next to any of the zone base portals. I have found that most of my old level 50 characters are logging in already having LRTP unlocked with at least a few zones available. I got those by getting the explore badges needed for the HP and Endurance accolades.

"5. HC, one of the public servers, is in NDA covered talks with NCSoft. " You can rephrase it if you wish, but the statement is a fact because HC said they were in NDA covered negotiations. Neither NCSoft, nor anyone else, has repudiated or negated that assertion to my knowledge. I have no reason to disbelieve their assertion and several reasons to believe them.

What are the known facts: 1. CoH was an MMO beloved by thousands but was closed by NCSoft. 2. Attempts to buy the IP immediately after closing by several parties and groups all failed. 3. The game code was kept alive secretly for years and then released into the wild. 4. There are now several large public servers and an unknown number of private servers where thousands of players love to play. 5. HC, one of the public servers, is in NDA covered talks with NCSoft. 6. . . . . Are there any other facts worth adding or is everything else just color commentary and speculation? The negotiations may result in a deal or they may not. Or perhaps the goal is to have a perpetual negotiation so that both parties can claim legitimacy and safe face. Who knows?

It's always sad and tragic to read these memorials. Too many heroes have died this year. RIP, @Justaris.

@Unique Dragon , are you the one, true prophet?

Meteor replaced sound cannon . . . hmmmmm . . . .

That's not true. They have answered, but you don't like their responses. You don't have to like them, but you can't honestly pretend that they haven't been given. At this point, if I were them, I would give you the answer my father gave me when I kept asking why -- "Porque si", which is "Because I said so" in English . . . although it's literally "Because yes" . . . Spanish is weird.