Themed TF/SF Saturdays

[Midnyte]

Synapse TF - Astronaut costumes

Saturday, April 13, 2024

 

Today we had an unprecedented double restart! Umber and Tsoo arrived a bit past noon, and we came back and restarted the TF both times! We love our Themers! ♥

 

 

@TrixieKixx brought retro astronaut controller, Seeds of Aurora

 

@Taurus Maximus brought defender, Shivan Devastator

 

Dread Ranger Bob, blaster by @Jaxman100

 

Lego Astronaut, defender, by @Bananiac

 

@Midnyte brought brute, Candy Martini

 

Ebony Gyro, blaster by @ZamuelNow (first time themer... welcome!)

 

Super-Radiance, defender by @Burnt Umber

 

Tsooper Soldiers, mastermind by @Tsoo

 

~ The End ~

Edited April 15 by Midnyte

[TrixieKixx]

The Theme Team meets at noon EST every Saturday. If you sign up and can't make it, please let us know! If you tag me in your post, I'll see it.

 

4/6 - Apex / Tin Mage (Level 50 - Purple - RWZ) - Only one AT of each type (first come, first served) / What's your original costume? Dress as yourself!
4/13 - Synapse (Level 15-20 – Blue Side: Skyway City) - Any AT / Space (astronaut) Costumes
4/20 - Operative Renault (Level 25-30 – Red Side: Sharkhead Isle) - All Widow Team / Any costume
4/27 - Ice Mistral (Level 35-40 - Red Side - St. Martial) - All Ice Team (one of your powers must be ice) / Icy Costumes

 

@TrixieKixx Evil Goddess - Night Widow

@Burnt Umber Nox Atrissima (all Widow builds)

@Midnyte Mindgazer - Night Widow

@Bananiac Reverend Mother - Fortunata

@Jaxman100 Widow Jax - Forunata

DarkWeaver - Fortunata

 

Edited April 20 by TrixieKixx

[Burnt Umber]

3 hours ago, TrixieKixx said:

4/20 - Operative Renault (Level 25-30 – Red Side: Sharkhead Isle) - All Widow Team / Any costume

 

I'll bring Nox Atrissima

[Midnyte]

4 hours ago, TrixieKixx said:

4/20 - Operative Renault (Level 25-30 – Red Side: Sharkhead Isle) - All Widow Team / Any costume

 

I'll bring Mindgazer - Fortunata

 

[Burnt Umber]

Oh, if anyone needs some inf. for a build for this weekend, send me a line in game and I'll send a sum along.

Edited April 17 by Burnt Umber

[TrixieKixx]

22 hours ago, Burnt Umber said:

Oh, if anyone needs some inf. for a build for this weekend, send me a line in game and I'll send a sum along.

That's very sweet of you, Umber! Both of my Widows have Level 50 SOs, which should be good enough for a max Level 30 SF. At least, I think they should be 😄 I'll try to log in early on Saturday morning to see if I can enhance anything. I'm not sure how much Infamy they have.

[Burnt Umber]

2 hours ago, TrixieKixx said:

That's very sweet of you, Umber! Both of my Widows have Level 50 SOs, which should be good enough for a max Level 30 SF. At least, I think they should be 😄 I'll try to log in early on Saturday morning to see if I can enhance anything. I'm not sure how much Infamy they have.

 

It's no problem! I honestly have  a bit of inf. banked, so I'm happy to help if folks want to upgrade their builds or to respec them before this weekend.

[Bananiac]

On 4/13/2024 at 8:56 PM, TrixieKixx said:

4/20 - Operative Renault (Level 25-30 – Red Side: Sharkhead Isle) - All Widow Team / Any costume

 

I guess I will bring Battle Priestess Vea to this event. Not sure how she will be specced, I think Fortunata, but we'll see... still struggling with understanding these VEATs. 

 

EDIT: See what I mean? Vea is an Arachnos Soldier, not a Widow... I meant to bring Reverend Mother. But at least she really is a Fortunata, as far as I can say...

Edited April 20 by Bananiac
Wrong AT

[Burnt Umber]

1 hour ago, Bananiac said:

still struggling with understanding these VEATs

 

I think the trick with VEATs is that much of their power comes from being a passive force multiplier on teams with non-obvious powers.  That is to say, powers like Tactical Training: Maneuvers should be taken as soon as possible and also stacked with the normal Leadership: Maneuvers pool power.  Similarly, Mask Presence and Foresight are quite good defensive powers and benefit from being slotted as such.  Mind Link is another great defensive power but it can have a long recharge; I use it as a pre-fight buff when things look tough rather than this forum's commonly held belief that you should try to make it "perma."

 

From there, things vary depending on which path you take.

 

A Night Widow will feel a bit like a pre-revamp claws/super reflex stalker with a bit of Willpower mixed in (the new Pain Tolerance power is a nice addition in this regard).  Mask Presence is particularly valuable because it provides you with the "Hidden" status as Hide does on stalkers.  Slash operated like you "Assassin's Strike" power and build-up/placate operate as your critical strike management tools.  Placate also helps manage aggro and has a relatively quick recharge.  Spin also crits from hide so it can be a great opener rather than the single target powers. (It should be noted that spin can have a heavy endurance cost so it can leave you drained if used too frequently or is under-slotted.)

 

A ranged Fortunata is sort of like a cross between Mind/Psionic dominator and a Psychic Blast/Willpower sentinel.  You have primarily have ranged psychic blast attacks and mind control powers.  I paired mine with Soul Mastery and have an attack chain of Soul Tentacles > Psychic Scream > Psychic Tornado > Dark Obliteration.  I also get to use Psychic Wail as a nuke when I can.  Other than that, Scramble Thoughts is now a potent DoT psychic attack that will stun even bosses (it's MAG 4).  Dominate/Total Dominate work as as holds for more traditional lock down powers (dominate is also a good damage/proc-bomb power but I personally don't slot it as such).  Aura of Confusion is a melee AoE version of Mass Confusion, so it can be a very useful power too.

 

A Fortunata-Widow hybrid (i.e., a Fortunata that uses the melee claws powers) is a combination of both of the above.  You draw on the base Blood Widow powerset and can mix in the Fortunata powers.  As such, it can vary a bit depending on which powers you take and how you slot them.  However, it can be particularly nice to chain Aim > Follow-Up > Psychic Wail to clear spawns near effortlessly.

 

I hope this helps a little.

 

I've also attached my current builds for mine as examples, but they are by no means perfect.

NoxWidow.mbd NoxFortunata.mbd NoxHybrid.mbd

Edited April 19 by Burnt Umber

[Bananiac]

That looks great, thanks a lot @Burnt Umber!

[Midnyte]

Renault SF - All Widow ATs

Saturday - April 20, 2024 🥬

 

 

Evil Goddess by @TrixieKixx

 

Widow Jax by @Jaxman100

 

Nox Atrissima by @Burnt Umber

 

Reverend Mother by @Bananiac

 

Mindgazer by @Midnyte

 

DarkWeaver by @Arcanyx

 

 

 

"Yo, Crabby down there! Come help us with this Eye!"

~ The End ~

Edited April 21 by Midnyte

[TrixieKixx]

The Theme Team meets at noon EST every Saturday. Please let us know if you sign up and can't make it! If you tag me in your post, I'll see it.

 

4/6 - Apex / Tin Mage (Level 50 - Purple - RWZ) - One AT of each type / What's your original costume? Dress as yourself!
4/13 - Synapse (Level 15-20 – Blue Side: Skyway City) - Any AT / Space (astronaut) Costumes
4/20 - Operative Renault (Level 25-30 – Red Side: Sharkhead Isle) - All Widow Team / Any costume
4/27 - Ice Mistral (Level 35-40 - Red Side - St. Martial) - All Ice Team (one of your powers must be ice) / Icy Costumes

 

@TrixieKixx Frozen Crystals - Ice/Ice Stalker

@Burnt Umber Gelida Obscura - Ice/Time Corruptor

@Glacier Peak Glacier Peak - Ice/Cold Corruptor

@Midnyte Arctic Raine - Water/Ice Blaster

@OldTimeRocker Snowspeed - Ice/Kin Controller

@Bananiac Wylde Winter Witch - Cold / Ice Defender

@FrauleinMental Cryomania - Ice/Ice Blaster

@Jaxman100 JaxFrost - Claws/Ice Armor Scrapper

 

Edited April 27 by TrixieKixx

[Burnt Umber]

1 minute ago, TrixieKixx said:

4/27 - Ice Mistral (Level 35-40 - Red Side - St. Martial) - All Ice Team (one of your powers must be ice) / Icy Costumes

 

I'll try to bring Gelida Obscura - Ice/Time Corr.

[TrixieKixx]

Here are our themes for May! I wanted to post them early so you can level up a new toon if needed. Enjoy!

 

5/4 – Lord Recluse (Level 45-50; Red Side: Grandville) – Black as Night - Dark Powered AT's only (just one powerset needs to be Dark...can include Necromancy) / Costumes to match

5/11 – Woodsman (Level 39-41 – Blue Side: Eden) – Any AT / Barbarian Costumes

5/18 – Lady Grey (Level 45-50; Purple: Rikti War Zone) – Any AT / All Sybil Costumes

5/25 –  Admiral Sutter (Level 20-40 – Blue Side – Independence Port) - All Blaster Team / Military Costumes

Edited April 22 by TrixieKixx

[Glacier Peak]

3 hours ago, TrixieKixx said:

4/27 - Ice Mistral (Level 35-40 - Red Side - St. Martial) - All Ice Team (one of your powers must be ice) / Icy Costumes

Put me down with my namesake:

Glacier Peak 🧊 Ice/Cold 🧊 Corruptor.

Edited April 20 by Glacier Peak

[Burnt Umber]

3 hours ago, TrixieKixx said:

5/4 – Lord Recluse (Level 45-50; Red Side: Grandville) – Black as Night - Dark Powered AT's only (just one powerset needs to be Dark) / Costumes to match

Neat!  Would Necromancy fit here?  Or is it just "Dark ___ " powersets?

[Midnyte]

9 hours ago, TrixieKixx said:

4/27 - Ice Mistral (Level 35-40 - Red Side - St. Martial) - All Ice Team (one of your powers must be ice) / Icy Costumes

 

For my newest Crystal Keeper, I'll bring Arctic Raine - Water/Ice Blaster

[Bananiac]

17 hours ago, Midnyte said:

Renault SF - All Widow ATs

Saturday - April 20, 2024 🥬

 

Powershot, @Midnyte! 

 

[TrixieKixx]

18 hours ago, Burnt Umber said:

Neat!  Would Necromancy fit here?  Or is it just "Dark ___ " powersets?

I didn't think of Necromancy, but sure. It could work.

[OldTimeRocker]

I hate that I missed your All Widow Strike Force!  Seeing that you were having it, though, I was inspired to roll-up my first ever Widow - I decided to go with Fortunata training. 

I was shocked at how tanky that she is.  And add to that her damage & control capabilities, and it really makes her a powerhouse. She's a blast to play!

If only I would have known sooner!  Without further ado, I humbly introduce you to "Jayelle"...

 

 

Until next time!

 

OTR

Edited April 24 by OldTimeRocker

[OldTimeRocker]

On 4/20/2024 at 1:05 PM, TrixieKixx said:

The Theme Team meets at noon EST every Saturday. Please let us know if you sign up and can't make it! If you tag me in your post, I'll see it.

4/27 - Ice Mistral (Level 35-40 - Red Side - St. Martial) - All Ice Team (one of your powers must be ice) / Icy Costumes

 

I unfortunately do not have any hero that has a powerset that is focused on ICE... however, I do have a Storm Summoning controller who can cast Freezing Rain & Snow Storm.

Would he be eligible?

I doubt that I can get a new Ice toon setup before Saturday morning (but I sure don't mind trying).

 

PS: the Super Group that most of my toons were a member of has basically went Kaput.  I've not seen any of the other members online for a very, very long time. If one of you Theme Teamers wouldn't mind extending an invite to a new member (well, members actually), that would be awesome! The only time I take hiatuses from COH is when I'm getting wrapped up in a new game (like I did recently with BG 3).  Other than that, I always find time for CoH - my favorite game of all time!

 

OTR

Edited April 24 by OldTimeRocker

[Midnyte]

4 hours ago, OldTimeRocker said:

 

I unfortunately do not have any hero that has a powerset that is focused on ICE... however, I do have a Storm Summoning controller who can cast Freezing Rain & Snow Storm.

Would he be eligible?

I doubt that I can get a new Ice toon setup before Saturday morning (but I sure don't mind trying).

 

PS: the Super Group that most of my toons were a member of has basically went Kaput.  I've not seen any of the other members online for a very, very long time. If one of you Theme Teamers wouldn't mind extending an invite to a new member (well, members actually), that would be awesome! The only time I take hiatuses from COH is when I'm getting wrapped up in a new game (like I did recently with BG 3).  Other than that, I always find time for CoH - my favorite game of all time!

 

OTR

 

Hey OTR, long time no see! Glad you're enjoying your new widow. I haven't read her story yet but look forward to it. Just wanted to briefly address your SG situation. Gone are the days when SGs were a necessity to plan group things. These days most folks just have their own SG to house all their own toons, since it's all free now, and using SG mode to earn prestige is no longer necessary. Have you made your own base before? If not, you could start with a simple functional design that stores all your loot and gives you a place to chill out without getting logged out of the game from inactivity. I'm happy to help you in-game if you want.

[OldTimeRocker]

1 hour ago, Midnyte said:

 

Hey OTR, long time no see! Glad you're enjoying your new widow. I haven't read her story yet but look forward to it. Just wanted to briefly address your SG situation. Gone are the days when SGs were a necessity to plan group things. These days most folks just have their own SG to house all their own toons, since it's all free now, and using SG mode to earn prestige is no longer necessary. Have you made your own base before? If not, you could start with a simple functional design that stores all your loot and gives you a place to chill out without getting logged out of the game from inactivity. I'm happy to help you in-game if you want.

 

That's disappointing, but I suppose I understand.  I was considering joining a SG not for the prestige, but rather for the socialization - especially since Indom has such a light load. A SG would notify me when a fellow member logged in, and I miss seeing the "Hellos" from folks when they hopped online.  It also makes it simpler to ask if anyone was interested in grouping, too. If not for the socialization, I really have no need to create a base just for me & my toons.  I don't see a worthwhile return on that investment.  Would kind of feel like a lonely Batman with no Alfred to talk to.

 

Thanks though!

 

OTR

[TrixieKixx]

6 hours ago, OldTimeRocker said:

 

I unfortunately do not have any hero that has a powerset that is focused on ICE... however, I do have a Storm Summoning controller who can cast Freezing Rain & Snow Storm.

Would he be eligible?

I doubt that I can get a new Ice toon setup before Saturday morning (but I sure don't mind trying).

 

PS: the Super Group that most of my toons were a member of has basically went Kaput.  I've not seen any of the other members online for a very, very long time. If one of you Theme Teamers wouldn't mind extending an invite to a new member (well, members actually), that would be awesome! The only time I take hiatuses from COH is when I'm getting wrapped up in a new game (like I did recently with BG 3).  Other than that, I always find time for CoH - my favorite game of all time!

 

OTR

Hi OTR!

 

I requested an all-ice team because we're doing the Ice Mistral SF. Storm Summoning is not an Ice AT. You don't have to get an Ice toon fully leveled. The minimum is Level 35, which should be easy to get to on Indom with the Double XP bonus on the server.

 

I do not have any other toons in my SG Base except my toons and my Dad's languishing toons since he can't play the game anymore due to tremors. I agree with what Midnyte said: Most people build their own bases to store things in and travel between zones. There are SGs who recruit occasionally in Indom. You might make a post on the Indom forums asking for an SG to join. 

[Glacier Peak]

11 hours ago, OldTimeRocker said:

I hate that I missed your All Widow Strike Force!  Seeing that you were having it, though, I was inspired to roll-up my first ever Widow - I decided to go with Fortunata training. 

I was shocked at how tanky that she is.  And add to that her damage & control capabilities, and it really makes her a powerhouse. She's a blast to play!

If only I would have known sooner!  Without further ado, I humbly introduce you to "Jayelle"...

 

I missed the Widow run too! I meant to play my Widow...