Post by squirrelloid on Aug 18, 2011 10:57:43 GMT -5
My first attempt at a freeform build, so of course I'm trying to do something highly unorthodox and not working within primarily one framework =P.
(Character theme is techno-golem or similar, we'll see how costume pieces play out when i get to designing the look of my toon).
Role: Protector
Primary Frameworks: Telepathy and Darkness
So, there seems to be a lot of synergy here. Fatal Allured Shadow Embrace into an Ego Storm sounds like a lot of fun, for example.
Sometimes the synergy is to the point that I'm not sure which way to go on a design decision. Example: Energy Unlock. I'm not sure to go with the telepathy one (where darkness provides ways of generating holds so ego sprites or other telepathy power can trigger energy return) or or the darkness one (ego sleep + advantage -> guaranteed fear when you hit them with anything that does damage). Both look completely plausible, and of course i can only choose one.
I'm leaning towards telepathic reverberation.
Also not sure whether i should go with empathic healing or lifedrain as my primary heal.
Other powers:
Defiance for defensive passive
Circle of Primal Domination - HoT, Knock resistance of really large, damage resistance, increased threat generation.
Considering Unbreakable and/or IDF as well.
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Questions:
Shield: Ebon Void is nice, but I'm not sure its really thematic. I kind of like the telekinetic shield look for the concept, but its not actually in the telepathy powerset (which would be far too convenient, of course). Is there any other shields I should be considering, and any recommendations?
Energy Builder: Any reason to prefer telepathy to shadow or vice-versa?
Heal and Energy Unlock: discussed above, thoughts?
Any general thoughts on the concept or my sanity for trying this also welcome. Power combo recommendations especially helpful.
(Character theme is techno-golem or similar, we'll see how costume pieces play out when i get to designing the look of my toon).
Role: Protector
Primary Frameworks: Telepathy and Darkness
So, there seems to be a lot of synergy here. Fatal Allured Shadow Embrace into an Ego Storm sounds like a lot of fun, for example.
Sometimes the synergy is to the point that I'm not sure which way to go on a design decision. Example: Energy Unlock. I'm not sure to go with the telepathy one (where darkness provides ways of generating holds so ego sprites or other telepathy power can trigger energy return) or or the darkness one (ego sleep + advantage -> guaranteed fear when you hit them with anything that does damage). Both look completely plausible, and of course i can only choose one.
I'm leaning towards telepathic reverberation.
Also not sure whether i should go with empathic healing or lifedrain as my primary heal.
Other powers:
Defiance for defensive passive
Circle of Primal Domination - HoT, Knock resistance of really large, damage resistance, increased threat generation.
Considering Unbreakable and/or IDF as well.
-------------------
Questions:
Shield: Ebon Void is nice, but I'm not sure its really thematic. I kind of like the telekinetic shield look for the concept, but its not actually in the telepathy powerset (which would be far too convenient, of course). Is there any other shields I should be considering, and any recommendations?
Energy Builder: Any reason to prefer telepathy to shadow or vice-versa?
Heal and Energy Unlock: discussed above, thoughts?
Any general thoughts on the concept or my sanity for trying this also welcome. Power combo recommendations especially helpful.