A few small questions for my spines/bio

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Like it says in the subject line.  I'm rediscovering old characters, I haven't touched this guy in about 3 years (he's about 39).

 

1) Which Adaptation do folks tend toward?  I've been finding myself using Efficient, and every now and then going Defensive.  I don't like the -Def hit you take from Offensive,

 

2) The general rhythm I've got is, Ablative Carapace going in, then the um, the Stygian Circle knockoff after I've been in a bit, and Parasitic Aura as an "Oh crap" option.  Is that how folks generally roll with the set?

 

Thanks for your time.

 

Later on,

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