07-09-2004, 10:17 AM
I was going to add a caveat involving "scrappertanks", but good lord, the thing is reaching novel length as it is.
For those who are wondering what a "scrappertank" is, it is our term for a Tanker that puts 5 or 6 slots in all of his/her attacks. Both Half-Cocked and The Atomic Woman fit this template. Note that such a character does NOT have to skimp on defenses. Just pick certain defenses you wish to rely on, and 6 slot those.
The "new" (we both restarted a while back) Atomic and Half duo quite well. I dare say the most fun I have in the game is when we pair up and smash stuff. It slows down when you add someone that doesnt really contribute damage-wise, like a defender or tanker without multiple 5 or 6-slotted attacks, or a controller. Think Gremlin pre-burn (single slotted attacking tank), or The Good Doctor (empathy defender with two lightly slotted attacks).
The first iteration of Half only had 2 slots in each attack, one accuracy and once endurance reduction. Teamed with Elhia (a fire controller), missions took FOREVER. Things are quite different now that I restarted her.
For those who are wondering what a "scrappertank" is, it is our term for a Tanker that puts 5 or 6 slots in all of his/her attacks. Both Half-Cocked and The Atomic Woman fit this template. Note that such a character does NOT have to skimp on defenses. Just pick certain defenses you wish to rely on, and 6 slot those.
The "new" (we both restarted a while back) Atomic and Half duo quite well. I dare say the most fun I have in the game is when we pair up and smash stuff. It slows down when you add someone that doesnt really contribute damage-wise, like a defender or tanker without multiple 5 or 6-slotted attacks, or a controller. Think Gremlin pre-burn (single slotted attacking tank), or The Good Doctor (empathy defender with two lightly slotted attacks).
The first iteration of Half only had 2 slots in each attack, one accuracy and once endurance reduction. Teamed with Elhia (a fire controller), missions took FOREVER. Things are quite different now that I restarted her.