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I am pretty tempted, the casual group content is some of my fondest mmo memories, pretty much any archetype comp worked and you were still somewhat self sufficient if you had the right inspos. Just absolutely demolishing a building full of goons felt great. My forcefield / elec defender being able to do content despite being a healer with no way to heal is fond memories.
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oooohquote:*Immobilize Powers in Controller and Dominator primary power sets should no longer make their targets immune to KnockUp. KnockBack will be converted to KnockDown. This helps sets like Ice and Earth, as their AOE Immobilize power will no longer make their AOE Knockback power useless. https://forums.homecomingservers.com/index.php/topic,3220.0.html
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May 30, 2019 16:35
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Hakarne posted:Does anyone have that tweak to extend the view distance? Someone posted it in the last thread. I've been noticing the pop in more and I'd like to just load the whole zone or w/e on my beastly modern rig. /vis_scale 10 Might go up to 20
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May 30, 2019 16:38
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OgNar posted:ooooh Bonfire with KB -> KD IO + fire cages is insanely good now. The control from bonfire + immobilization from fire cages + containment from fire cages all at once is nuts. Only done proof of concept on small packs of mobs but it feels like a great buff. (Yes, I know without the IO you'd still have some control. With the IO you don't have to worry about immobilize fading and them getting pushed out and when more people run into your fire). To make incredibly clear what I am saying this patch does: Before, if you casted KB -> KD IO Bonfire and fire cages on the same target you would get: 1. Immobilation from fire cages 2. Containment from said immobilization 3. Damage from Bonfire After: 1. Immobilization from fire cages 2. Containment from said immobilization 3. Damage from Bonfire 4. Knockdown from Bonfire (which they can't leave, because they are immobilized). Beard Collector fucked around with this message at 16:48 on May 30, 2019 |
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May 30, 2019 16:41
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Everslain posted:As a returning player to Homecoming I think you'll appreciate the free travel powers obtainable at level 1 (ninja/beast run and a jump pack), earlier unlocked travel powers, baseline stamina on all characters, plus a bunch of other quality of life changes. Travel Power changes and Inherant Fitness were from Live.
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kumba posted:I hope they tweak some of the other stuff, like DiB, upwards to actually encourage it since I see almost no one running it. Everyone just runs Posi 1 at that point but I'd like some variety! DiB's biggest problem is how bland it is, IMO. It somehow has less going on than DFB or Posi and the final double AV encounter feels slightly overtuned. (Would probably be fine if the two shivans spawned with 50% max HP rather than just 50% HP, so struggling teams aren't hosed over when they regen back up to full.) Mesadoram posted:Dual Swords - Bio stalker is super fun. Am I missing something, or do you take basically all of the Bio moves? They all seem super useful. I'm possibly unaware of some secret optimization tricks, but generally speaking the newest powersets have zero skippable (or at least out and out bad) powers for better or worse. John Murdoch fucked around with this message at 17:01 on May 30, 2019 |
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I only played this a little way back when, and mostly that was the character creator. I'm getting back into it and dragged a few of my friends as well. And I have no idea what I'm doing. When/where do I get recipes? How should I be doing my enhancements? Where are the instances/dungeons/that sewer thing people keep talking about? Should I do the old game or going rogue? Does it matter what your Origin is? Also I made this and I'm pleased 
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World Famous W posted:I only played this a little way back when, and mostly that was the character creator. I'm getting back into it and dragged a few of my friends as well. And I have no idea what I'm doing. Recipes are gotten through drops during gameplay or bought on the Auction House /AH in chat. Many times you can just use 1 accuracy, 3 dmg, 1 endurance reduction (depending on how much it uses), 1 recharge(depending on its recharge or if you have hasten). this is all relative to the power though. The first is Death From Below (DFB) which you can access through the LFG tab above chat or ask in goonsquad /chanjoin goonsquad I'll leave the other instances for others to list I prefer old game hero/villain. You will find way more people there, mostly on hero. try the new stuff if you want more story line. Origin does not matter one bit Edit: I actually recommend running DFB a few times as it gives a choice of buffs each time +recovery, +accuracy, +defense and +damage which will last you through level 21 or 22. Also be sure and pick up some free enhancements from the P2W vendor (on your map in 1st zone) that you dont outlevel. P2W vendor also has a ton of other free stuff like attacks and a Ninja Run travel. OgNar fucked around with this message at 17:46 on May 30, 2019 |
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Thanks for the info and thanks for your avatar of reminding me of Twice Upon a Time. Going to try to track it down and watch it
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Super Science Friends!  
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May 30, 2019 18:24
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Do the buffs in DFB stack? A pubbie in chat said they did. Like, multiple damage buffs will stack up. I was planning to create a new character tonight and try it out, but maybe the goon hivemind knows the answer already?
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May 30, 2019 18:26
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World Famous W posted:Thanks for the info and thanks for your avatar of reminding me of Twice Upon a Time. Going to try to track it down and watch it Yeah good luck finding it. Too old and obscure. Maybe a crappy copy on youtube though. Variable Haircut posted:Do the buffs in DFB stack? A pubbie in chat said they did. Like, multiple damage buffs will stack up. I was planning to create a new character tonight and try it out, but maybe the goon hivemind knows the answer already?
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May 30, 2019 18:30
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World Famous W posted:Thanks for the info and thanks for your avatar of reminding me of Twice Upon a Time. Going to try to track it down and watch it Warner Archives released it just last September! https://www.amazon.com/Twice-Upon-Time-John-Korty/dp/B014Q67MJU
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Variable Haircut posted:Do the buffs in DFB stack? A pubbie in chat said they did. Like, multiple damage buffs will stack up. I was planning to create a new character tonight and try it out, but maybe the goon hivemind knows the answer already? You can get all four rewards, but you get nothing from picking duplicates. Edited: well, almost nothing. I believe they expire after a long amount of time in game, and you can reset the timer? Usually they'll just drop at 22 though. Glazius fucked around with this message at 18:51 on May 30, 2019 |
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May 30, 2019 18:44
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May 30, 2019 18:47
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Tiger Millionaire posted:Is the gameplay actually fun or will coming back tarnish my rose tinted memories of running through The Hollows with whatever alt I had made that week. From the perspective of someone who didn't really play much when the game was originally out: yes, the gameplay is extremely fun. I mean it's still an MMO so if you don't like MMO combat anymore that might be a thing, but the variety of power sets and builds and the 8-player team stuff has been an absolute blast. I don't even really have the nostalgia to color my perceptions. It's just a real fun game.
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May 30, 2019 19:37
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Abroham Lincoln posted:I still think Kinetic Melee has some serious Real rear end Potential with the second wave of ATO sets. On a Stalker you're looking at pretty insane synergy with the Assassin's Strike proccing Hide for a guaranteed follow up crit, the tier 9 recharging Build Up on a crit, and the second Stalker proc recharging Build Up in whatever other power you wanna throw that in. kinetic stalker is the only stalker its so much fun you just pop in and out of stealth doing sick kung fu moves and making chumps eat dirt while they all act like your too fast to see or w/e
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May 30, 2019 19:41
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SolidSnakesBandana posted:/vis_scale 10 Awesome, thanks!
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I decided to make a knock-off copy of Wolverine like if you bought one of those terrible Chinese toys you get in the dollar store. If anyone has any tips for a better character description, let me know.
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I never got into IOs on live, they were added as I was getting out of the game and they seemed too complicated. Now, though, they're a part of the game at the same time that I'm getting into it, so I'm interested in playing with them. They are, however, still really complicated and my brain has gotten dumber with age. Plus, I have no inf to play with. Looking at the boards, there's plenty of advice on how to make an absurdly powerful end game character, but nothing that I can find about budget building. Are there less desired/expensive IO sets that are worth messing with? And if so, what are they? Basically, if anyone has advice for IO slotting on the cheap I'd be thrilled to read it.
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John Murdoch posted:I'm possibly unaware of some secret optimization tricks, but generally speaking the newest powersets have zero skippable (or at least out and out bad) powers for better or worse. That is good to know, thank you. I thought I was crazy when making the build that I took everything.
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nerox posted:If anyone has any tips for a better character description, let me know. Well, if you want to call back to the classic, it should wind up being the origin story of a completely different super hero. Green Lantern, maybe? Also it should borrow heavily from the storytelling traditions of whatever country made it. Mention his Chi Meridian Chakras getting opened, or that he was the fifteenth son of Vishnu who was later shot in an alley, or something.
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Machinegun Arm! posted:I never got into IOs on live, they were added as I was getting out of the game and they seemed too complicated. Now, though, they're a part of the game at the same time that I'm getting into it, so I'm interested in playing with them. They are, however, still really complicated and my brain has gotten dumber with age. Plus, I have no inf to play with. Some quick and dirty rules of thumb: -barring maybe some very specific unique IOs, you do not need purple or PvP IOs -Incarnate powers, especially the alpha slot, costs no inf and can supplement or cover things that you would otherwise gear your set bonuses toward. Spiritual specifically gives recharge which is notably desirable on many builds and can be the centerpiece of expensive set bonuses, such as the luck of the gambler unique. -bid for recipes you need well in advance for a few million below the "buy it now" price and you can save a lot of money
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Honestly I like the idea of "wizard gives up Magic for fancy gadgets from catalogue" a lot more than I do the idea of playing a robot MM. But robots and a beam rifle make that concept more real than anything else I can think of.
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Nehru the Damaja posted:Honestly I like the idea of "wizard gives up Magic for fancy gadgets from catalogue" a lot more than I do the idea of playing a robot MM. But robots and a beam rifle make that concept more real than anything else I can think of. recommend immediately rerolling out of FF, unless your intention is to fall asleep in combat
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Nehru the Damaja posted:Honestly I like the idea of "wizard gives up Magic for fancy gadgets from catalogue" a lot more than I do the idea of playing a robot MM. But robots and a beam rifle make that concept more real than anything else I can think of. Bots / Traps may fit the catalog of doodads concept better and gives you more active things to do other than watch Netflix while your unhittable robots clear the warehouse for you. And you even still get a force field generator!
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Songbearer posted:bury me under aegia leaves Time to go run Whirlwind in the GAHBAGE
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as a protip to new players: do not play bot/ff you will be very powerful and so so bored
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spectralent posted:as a protip to new players: Well great. Now I need to come up with a pun name for a Bots/FF Mastermind. Thanks, jerk. 
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Gynovore posted:Savage Melee: Eh. Feels like Claws with a coat of paint. Savage Melee is loving crazy on a Brute if you've got a set that gives you extra +recovery. I solo street swept my SM/Bio from 20-22 in less time than it took me to IO out at 22. Those DoTs are no joke.
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Mr. Maggy posted:elec/shield stalker is loving hilarious I started one but I'm to distracted by other builds to level it yet. Three "jump" AoE attacks is a pretty strong selling point though.
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Thundarr posted:I started one but I'm to distracted by other builds to level it yet. Three "jump" AoE attacks is a pretty strong selling point though. I had that on live and while it sounds good in theory, in practice it's actually 
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my only disappointment is that Spring Attack from leaping doesn't cause the 8x "WHAM" SFX that Shield Charge does
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Kheldarn posted:Well great. Now I need to come up with a pun name for a Bots/FF Mastermind. Thanks, jerk. There's nothing wrong with re-using the name, that name is baller and still works. Just that this mage went a lot more in on the tech. Maybe take Sorcery pool as a follow-up.
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spectralent posted:as a protip to new players: Oh no, I did bots/time, will I be too bored to enjoy the game?
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Nehru the Damaja posted:Honestly I like the idea of "wizard gives up Magic for fancy gadgets from catalogue" a lot more than I do the idea of playing a robot MM. But robots and a beam rifle make that concept more real than anything else I can think of. should've been Sharper iMage
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PoptartsNinja posted:Savage Melee is loving crazy on a Brute if you've got a set that gives you extra +recovery. I solo street swept my SM/Bio from 20-22 in less time than it took me to IO out at 22. Those DoTs are no joke. It is nuts. I got lucky on Superpack draws and got four of the Unrelenting Fury set including the Rech/Chance for -Def one. Plopped them right down on my Savage/Rad and watched mobs melt.
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boxen posted:Oh no, I did bots/time, will I be too bored to enjoy the game? no, time is busy as poo poo. you will be playing time defender while your bots do the actual damage
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I'm thinking of a Defender, Rad is traditionally strong and seems moreso with Defender numbers; what about secondaries though? Should I just eschew damaging sets and go for something with powerful riders like Dark? (I think I could entirely tank an enemy's tohit with Rad's toggle and Dark...)
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