Force Redux

When I'm jamming a crafting session I open up the AH in the University station with the /ah command.

Wait... Did the Issue drop today??

I had an Illusion/TA back on Live. Even then, without sets and IOs, it was a solid and fun build that played will at range. Both sets cover each other's weaknesses.

At Vet level 6 and this character is a control beast. Damage isn't too bad either with slotting and subs procs, although this is not a proc monster (no more than 2 procs per power). I went with ice epic pool.

I have had an on again off again relationship with Sentinels. At first, last year, I loved them. They were everything iconic superheros like The Human Torch, Ice Man, Iron Man, etc, should be. Tough, Ranged attacks. Then I found their damage lacking the higher level I went, until at Incarnate I was somewhat disappointed. I was expecting Ranged Scrapper and got more like Defender Damage Plus. Now, they have again become one of my top favorite ATs (along with MMs and Controllers), as I've learned more about how to slot to squeeze out a little extra damage (but I'm not into heavy proccing), and I also tempered my expectations and learned to enjoy the concept and the playstyle, which i really enjoy. Fly, blast, move on., fly blast... At the end of the day, the game isn't that hard that a class in need of a little smidge of love is unplayable, so long as you put away the measuring stick vs. blaster and stalkers. So I agree with you. Sentinels really give you that 'feel like an actual super hero' experience. BTW, I play with a buddy who is Energy/Energy and he's really good with his KB. There's a real difference between folks who know how to use it and have practiced, and those who don't. Just like with Hurricane/Storm users, you can easily tell the skilled from the unskilled. 🙂

Trust me, 53 Ill/Rad here, he still needs to get himself killed. 😞

Earth Control powers (and Stone Melee/Assault). So powerful in sound, action and effect on mobs.

Actually, I did hop onto my radiation Defender and listened to the radiation blasts, and it's amazing how it's a small change like the sound really makes me appreciate the character more . So it's great as is! 😃

@Solarverse Gadzooks, man! You did it, it sounds so much subtle and easier on the ears! No more churning bubble bath! Thank you so much! 🙂

Thank you, I'll do so and let you know! My ears thank you! 😁

Okay thank you Solarverse for letting me know. I'll just have to learn to live with it for now 😁😁

I always thought that waking up was making you sluggish. So upon breaking Sleep, there is an Unresistable -Recharge / -Movement / -Damage that lasts for say 12 seconds. In this age of AOE attempting to keep things asleep is a thankless job, so at least when its broken have it provide something useful. Likewise, if all or a portion of it were unresistable, it would make sleeps useful vs. EBs, AVs and GMs.

@Solarverse or others, is there some kind soul out there who could make a very low-volume sound for Radiation Melee's Irradiated Ground toggle? It is just very loud, and sounds like a whole bubbly sauna is following you around everywhere. I'd be forever grateful!

I've been on teams with Bots/Storm. Utter chaos. CHAOS!! (OOC: while its not always 'optimal', I enjoy the chaos of CoH combat. Powers lighting up the room. Bodies flying (thank you PhysX!), things running. Its so different from the old ritualistic days of Everquest where you'd carefully pull, mez, tank and spank, rest, then rinse and repeat. Yes, I do recall early CoH was similar, with people frequently 'Taking a Knee', but I think its better nowadays, overall (even if its a bit more rush rush speed zerg)

Sorry if I missed that, I was reading quickly on my phone. I whole-heartedly approve of your statement. (I think the Cold War child in me loves the Brutalist stuff in a sadistic, meloncholy, nostalgic way.)

That's why I'd love to see the power selection give you three separate powers! Just like Adaption does in BIo, the choice gives you three exclusive toggles to choose from, with small, medium and large radiii...same power, but choose the best size for the job/map. 🙂 Also, reduce the power cost to 0.36 END/sec and it's just fine. Please devs, make it so! 😁

I like some of that brutalist architecture though... 🙄🙄

Only semi true. He's a T9 power and should be useful, just like other pets. Likewise, when solo or exemping down, the extra damage and aggro distraction are helpful. I'd like for both of us to find reasons to keep him... Rather than give up on the power 😔😔

I like Repel. My experience is generally with FFs Force Bubble. My wish is that the radius could be adjusted. Perhaps the power choice could yield three child powers with different radii: 10', 20' and 30'? It's a very unwieldy tool on many maps.

Many good suggestions made. I will second NRG/NRG Blaster, with honourable mention to NRG/FF Corruptor running Repulsion Field full time: you will be a solo god, even if you don't want to be 😁

Thank you, friend!

Thanks Taco! I'm 42 right now, and definitely loving VG. Have it slotted with 4 basilisk, the Lockdown hold proc, and ghost widow's psi proc. With my global recharge it's up quite often. As a controller between time and Earth I can lock down even large spawns very safely.

May I ask, what neck piece is that?

I see no one responded to this as yet. May I ask did you respect and continue with the character? I'm leveling mine up and while I'm very familiar with Time, I really haven't leveled an Earth Controller up past the 20s before and I'm hitting 40 now and considering my end-game build. Thoughts?

Yes, if the pets are now given the GotTo or Stay commands, they stay at the spot they are commanded to, within 20' or so. You can independantly set the mood to aggressive or what have you. The three most common commands I use are: GoTo Aggressive (for battles) Follow Defensive (moving between battles) Follow Passive (moving outside in the city)