Snarky

Tony Stark had dancing girls when he made his presentation. Just sayin'...

Yeah, Dark Blast was originally Corr only, proliferated to Blasters issue 21. And they made (and by made I mean they slapped something together and went to the bar.....at their desk) Dark Manipulation in issue 21 as well. it got a rework in issue 27 and it still SUCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKSSS.

Dark Dark is wonky and, in my opinion, will never be touched or fixed on HC. That is for a Blaster. But.... If you run Dark Dark Dark Corruptor all the wonkiness goes away and the thing lines up like someone designed it that way. Which.....not a history buff. wasnt this orig a corr thing ported over to blasters and....done with the normal "the plane hit the ground so it must have landed" precision...?

I have not tested this. Anything that makes the game think you are "in combat" drops it. I need to get good with an AR now which is why I am soloing on one. Does popping an insp drop it? What powers will/wont? Lot of questions. Another detail that makes playing this combo a lot of fun to me.

Time for me to solo Redside again. This time it will be on a AR Dev Blaster. Concept. Thug comes to Paragon to steal a truck and gets turned into a vampire. Has no real powers besides a refusal to die. So....he finds a local fence and starts grabbing all the tech he can get and firepower. Sunscreen field generator. Expensive but important! Grenades, guns, teleporters, get everything! Rules. (Redside, there are no rules....) All P2W goodies. Rolling Rogue. Will be semi casually badging the entire game as I level. Stop exp at 4, 7, 8, 9, 14, 19, 24, 29, 34, 39, 44 to do ALL Redside contacts and side missions. Complete all Redside content in each level range before moving on. Almost all content completed at the last level it is offered. 20-40 done at 40. 35-50 done at 50. 20-29 done at 29. Roll through DFBx4 and then DiBx4 for buffs lasting to 22 then 30. Cash no object, idea is to crush the missions using every tech 'cheat' the rogue can scrounge. Fun stuff: Costume will 'evolve' over time from Vamp in street clothes at 1 to a slight tech outfit with rocket boots and jet pack when Fly power is added at 8. Then way later when body armor power from munitions mastery is added at 35 I will add some more armored looking pieces. Can;t decide if I will add a helmet then....probably? maybe not.

We definitely need more gun options that explain all the powers on the weapon. Maybe something high tech with little glowing lights and projections. Maybe a steampunk version that did not look like a fluglehorne but had devices on it

if you are counting heavy bats and light bats as two separate auras you got issues.

Why is there no vanity pet Bat? One word folks. And it hurts.

I was considering this for either a "Little Green Army Man" or "Small Soldiers" (from movie with Tommy Lee Jones) for a fun AR concept. But the non persistent would break with story and I pass.

It will come as little shock to forum lurkers that I adore Redside. I saw a post In General a day or so ago that went something like “some people find running villains therapeutic”. Not an exact quote because my memory doesn’t work that way. I am not sure me running Red is healthy “therapy” but I do love it. First. Let me address the population issue. Perfect!!! Yes! You see…. Do you see? Hmmm. How to explain? If Redside were popular it would simply be less Red. A true villain will grok this. But how to explain it to tourists? Let’s take a look at vampires. If there were more than a handful of vampires in a large city, or one or two in a small city…things would devolve quickly. Too many disappeared, too many bodies, too much evidence, too many questions. Likewise with organized crime. There are only so many “made” guys. Sure, a lot of people think being associated with true criminals gives them something. Like the military has “stolen valor” criminals have “ stolen rep”. While the true black hats are doing everything they can to hide every crime they do while squirreling away cash and power. But there are very few at the top. Everyone needs to be working for the organization (and that means one boss in reality) or they are very expendable. Having a constant flow of new super criminals flowing in and hanging out in the courtyard in Mercy would almost be embarrassing. Changes to Red. Greater ability to destroy object and wreck NPCs. Cars. Let us kill cars. Especially the ones driving. And have all the destruction count for the badges (cars, hydrants, civilians, everything). I do want to thank the HC Devs for writing great Redside versions of all the content they add. Seriously, this is good stuff. Now that I have read this and with the new tweaks and additions to the game I am making a new Redside commitment. This means me soloing more again, so you will hear me bitching less about PUGs…maybe. You see every 6 months to a year I take a toon and solo all Redside. I hate Gold and Blue is yawntown. But Red? Fughedaboutit. Now since back on live I always thought it would be a hoot to do something like that on an AR/Dev Blaster. Heard people on live talking about solo strategy in mission, the mines and pulls etc. Now with the changes to AR? The time has come. I may even have a concept…. Say some small time hood gets (dramatic music…duh duh duh….) turned into a vampire. Only there is no tremendous amount of magic power, or money. Being undead has some benefits sure, but you got to have a place for a coffin. So he picks himself up an assault rifle and starts taking some of that cash people got too much of. A few jobs and he can afford to buy some better ammo and bombs from a local “shopkeeper” he knows. Oh, yes. It is time for a vampire AR/Dev crime spree…

Yeah, that breaks concept for me. So, hard pass at that price.

People pay 1500 Prismatics.....literally for the ability to look like the undefined blobs on the start screen. Drugs are bad, m'kay?

I am curious about the mini mode. Does this persist through Death? And YES, it is 25% value garbage to me if it does not at that price. WTH is T4 undefined mode? THis is like the wizard of OZ! Behold the great Oz. Just don't look behind the curtain until you pony up the 1500 Prismatics to see the bearded lady folks.

I would seriously consider a Traps Defender if you are going this route could use dual pistols instead of AR to make it less obtrusive This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.4.7 https://github.com/LoadedCamel/MidsReborn Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 49 Magic Defender Primary Power Set: Traps Secondary Power Set: Assault Rifle Power Pool: Teleportation Power Pool: Medicine Power Pool: Leadership Power Pool: Concealment Ancillary Pool: Power Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Web Grenade (A) Empty Level 1: Slug (A) Empty Level 2: Caltrops (A) Empty Level 4: Triage Beacon (A) Empty Level 6: Acid Mortar (A) Empty Level 8: Force Field Generator (A) Empty Level 10: Teleport Target (A) Empty Level 12: Poison Trap (A) Empty Level 14: Combat Teleport (A) Empty Level 16: Aid Other (A) Empty Level 18: Seeker Drones (A) Empty Level 20: Aid Self (A) Empty Level 22: Trip Mine (A) Empty Level 24: Maneuvers (A) Empty Level 26: Time Bomb (A) Empty Level 28: Assault (A) Empty Level 30: Tactics (A) Empty Level 32: Stealth (A) Empty Level 35: Conserve Power (A) Empty Level 38: Power Build Up (A) Empty Level 41: Temp Invulnerability (A) Empty Level 44: Injection (A) Empty Level 47: Field Medic (A) Empty Level 49: Resuscitate (A) Empty Level 1: Brawl (A) Empty Level 1: Sprint (A) Empty Level 1: Vigilance Level 2: Rest

All of these accept range enhancements and according to MiDs have increased range by enhancing.

Now I want this as a wall poster!

I have wanted AR Devices (my theme pairing) to be good for....a very long time. There are downsides. S/L damge, meh mitigation. Having to use KB->KD slot wasters. Low damage compared to FIRE. The last one applies to everyone. When you think of big leagues doing hard content....when they buff damage on fire. Wow. Everyone has the same damage "cap"....but when your floor is at the level of everyone elses basketball hoop it gets ridiculous. Still. Theme. All Ranged. Cones. Strategy. Thing i love. I took my parked 41 AR Dev yesterday and 50d and T4'd alpha. Working on accolades and some of the other incarnates today. The revised powers do a LOT to make this work. It is definitely playable. Is it your cup of coffee? I will revise my build I am sure. I just found out that Targeting drone has a opening BONUS +60% damage. I never knew. So, Snipe, LRM, or Full Auto hits like a dam truck. I built for +damage. Again, might revise slightly, but I sit at +70% damage stone cold with the +60% bringing my opening salvo to +130%. Soooooo This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.4.7 https://github.com/LoadedCamel/MidsReborn Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 50 Magic Blaster Primary Power Set: Assault Rifle Secondary Power Set: Devices Power Pool: Flight Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Leadership Ancillary Pool: Munitions Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Slug (A) Apocalypse - Damage (3) Apocalypse - Damage/Recharge (3) Apocalypse - Damage/Recharge/Accuracy (5) Apocalypse - Recharge/Accuracy (5) Apocalypse - Damage/Endurance (7) Sudden Acceleration - Knockback to Knockdown Level 1: Caltrops (A) Bombardment - Damage (7) Bombardment - Damage/Recharge Level 2: Buckshot (A) Bombardment - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (13) Bombardment - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge/Endurance (13) Overwhelming Force - Accuracy/Damage (15) Overwhelming Force - Endurance/Recharge (15) Bombardment - Accuracy/Recharge/Endurance (17) Overwhelming Force - Damage/Chance for Knockdown/Knockback to Knockdown Level 4: Burst (A) Superior Defiant Barrage - Accuracy/Damage (17) Superior Defiant Barrage - Damage/RechargeTime (19) Superior Defiant Barrage - Accuracy/Damage/RechargeTime (19) Superior Defiant Barrage - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance (21) Superior Defiant Barrage - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/RechargeTime (21) Superior Defiant Barrage - RechargeTime/+Status Level 6: M30 Grenade (A) Bombardment - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (23) Bombardment - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge/Endurance (23) Sudden Acceleration - Knockback to Knockdown (25) Overwhelming Force - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge (25) Overwhelming Force - Damage/Endurance/Recharge (27) Overwhelming Force - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance Level 8: Fly (A) Blessing of the Zephyr - Knockback Reduction (4 points) Level 10: Targeting Drone (A) Adjusted Targeting - To Hit Buff/Endurance/Recharge (27) Adjusted Targeting - To Hit Buff/Endurance Level 12: Sniper Rifle (A) Sting of the Manticore - Accuracy/Damage (29) Sting of the Manticore - Accuracy/Interrupt/Range (29) Sting of the Manticore - Damage/Interrupt/Recharge (31) Sting of the Manticore - Damage/Endurance/Recharge (31) Experienced Marksman - Damage/Interrupt/Range/Recharge (31) Experienced Marksman - Accuracy/Damage Level 14: Hasten (A) Recharge Reduction IO (33) Recharge Reduction IO Level 16: Smoke Grenade (A) Dampened Spirits - To Hit Debuff (33) Dampened Spirits - To Hit Debuff/Endurance Level 18: Flamethrower (A) Artillery - Damage/Endurance (33) Artillery - Damage/Recharge (34) Artillery - Accuracy/Recharge/Range (34) Artillery - Endurance/Recharge/Range (34) Artillery - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (36) Artillery - Accuracy/Damage Level 20: Field Operative (A) Kismet - Accuracy +6% (36) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End (36) Performance Shifter - EndMod (37) Endurance Modification IO Level 22: Ignite (A) Bombardment - Damage (37) Bombardment - Accuracy/Recharge/Endurance Level 24: Trip Mine (A) Fury of the Gladiator - Accuracy/Damage (37) Fury of the Gladiator - Damage/Recharge (39) Fury of the Gladiator - Damage/Endurance/Recharge (39) Fury of the Gladiator - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge (39) Fury of the Gladiator - Accuracy/Damage/End/Rech Level 26: Full Auto (A) Superior Blaster's Wrath - Accuracy/Damage (40) Superior Blaster's Wrath - Damage/Recharge (40) Superior Blaster's Wrath - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (40) Superior Blaster's Wrath - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance (42) Superior Blaster's Wrath - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge (42) Superior Blaster's Wrath - Recharge/Chance for Fire Damage Level 28: Time Bomb (A) Obliteration - Damage (42) Obliteration - Accuracy/Recharge (43) Obliteration - Damage/Recharge (43) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (43) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge Level 30: Gun Drone (A) Expedient Reinforcement - Accuracy/Recharge (45) Expedient Reinforcement - Accuracy/Damage (45) Expedient Reinforcement - Damage/Endurance (45) Expedient Reinforcement - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (46) Expedient Reinforcement - Endurance/Damage/Recharge (46) Expedient Reinforcement - Resist Bonus Aura for Pets Level 32: Maneuvers (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed Level 35: Body Armor (A) Gladiator's Armor - TP Protection +3% Def (All) (46) Steadfast Protection - 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Sooo.... Which of you maniacs are rocking the Storm Regen Sentinel challenge???

Holy crap caped crusader! so my first snipe, Full Auto or that beatifully clunky LRM Rocket get a auto buildup if out of combat. Sooooo glad I asked these questions. Hit, run, hit, run. Hmmmmmm. Happiness is a cold gun.

You cannot have a good story without drama. All art (paintings, sculptures, stories, songs, movies etc) pull from human experience and history. It has been said it is only "Art" if it evokes a response from the person interacting/viewing/reading the piece. Given these facts it is impossible to avoid cultural representations in a good dramatic game. Having said that we do not need to dive into current political and religious hot button issues. There are plenty of tropes going back millennia. The 'outsider" is a trope that has many representations. One of them is the blood sucking creature hanging out in the night at the edge of the village...

i confuse myself. i built my Blaster chasing +dam. He is AR Dev with no buildup. I calculated him as having +70%. The game is showing damage bonus 130% sitting in my base doing nothing. i thought maybe he was capped at 30. but i realize the game thinks he is 130% it counts targeting drone as 20...as did i. then counts it again as +60% and i got no idea why.

For bonuses of +% damage is there a cap....from things like targeting drone and global damage bonuses?

I not only am not a Dev I missed out on the "secret server" years. I look back and think there was a (slim) chance. I was as active on the servers and on the boards there as I am here. I knew a few people I suspect were "in the know" if only casually. (build questions, etc). See if this sounds like me: When they gave the notice the City was shutting down I came on once, said goodbye to everyone I could find, and logged. So pissed. So very very pissed. No game, no boards, went to WoW. (still have that active acct as a backup....) So, no. Not a Dev. Not even calm enough to (possibly) get an invite to hang out with the cool kids. Plus, really, I hate coding. Tried it once. On punchcards lol. I did find that I love math. I did okay until I got to multi-variable Calculus where i went from top of the class to struggling to keep an A. F-ing linear algebra. first time i had seen it. Deep end math.

Tosh from Tosh.o made a joke about never googling a certain thing. So of course I did. Wow. Comedy hurts. Now when someone says “hey you might not want to do that” I just wander on down the road.

I was one of a couple heavies on a Shadow Shard TF last night. In my opinion the tougher of the heavies for that content. Judging by my teammates health bars. I stayed smart about how I did the groups. I would jump to the next group IF our team was doing well. This allowed me to get agro fully and draw the mobs in tight. Especially important with two spawns right next to each other. You got to help the team kill. Do not divide your team, focus your team