A quote from Positron IIRC:
"Dual Blades was the winner of the "offensive powerset" poll. Psionic Weaponry was second, and Street Fighting was a distant third (but strangely had huge forum support in the discussions).
The winner of the "defensive powerset" poll was... Shields. And we did try to implement this for Issue 11. The only problem was to make Dual Blades as cool as possible, that left us without the time to get Shields done in time for the release. Shields is the single most complicated powerset we will ever do. The amount of animations it involves is staggering. But we DO KNOW you want it. It is on the list of things to get into the game!
Willpower was second place, and a lot simpler animation-wise. Castle had some really cool ideas for it, so it got the greenlight. (Third place was Growth, another troublesome-in-the-engine powerset).
So there you have it. I expanded upon the troubles of Shields a little at PAX, so those of you who caught me there got the full story on that, and probably shared it elsewhere in the forums that I haven't read yet."
Also other DB news, Colder and I have decided to lower our prestige requirements for storage access to 100k. We also may be acquiring a new coalition group in our old buddies, Riders of Apocalypse. More details as this comes in.
In September on Friday the 7th, there will be a SG fair in Galaxy City near the main hall there. We could use some new members so if you'd like to come out for this event, pull on the ol' SG threads and come mix with me. :) The whole weekend will be Rush weekend with lots of activities. Look for the thread in Triumph forum.
Chica wants to run Citadel TF on Monday at noon I believe. Deep also mentioned doing Positron. Have a happy Labor Day weekend all!
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Great post, thanks Az. I have to sign for my lease Friday evening, so if the event is running on PST I may make in time, not much to do then.
Willpower will be interesting. The graphics will probably be minimal to make everybody happy.
Dual Blades should be fun but I kinda of wished it wasn't another bladed weapon!!!
From Castle on the boards:
Willpower has 'decent' resists against Smashing/Lethal/Toxic/Psi damage. It has 'poor' resists but 'decent' defense against Fire/Cold/Energy/Negative Energy.
Someone earlier in the thread mentioned Taunt Auras. Brutes, Scrappers and Tankers all have a 'Taunt Aura' power called "Rise to the Challenge" that works similarly to Invincibility, but increases Regeneration rate rather than Defense.
As for the Dual Blades discussion:
1) Primarily Lethal damage (and, yes, I am very aware of the arguments against that.)
2) The animations are pretty darn cool looking. BAB has outdone himself here, I think.
3) As Posi said, the set is FAST. Not quick 'claws' speed, but fast nonetheless. For Tankers and Brutes, I imagine that'll be a nice change!
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