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Just Clowning Around

chaoswolf820chaoswolf820 Posts: 734 Arc User
edited August 2014 in Builds and Roles
Got it in my head the other day to make, of all things, a clown.

Even have a rough idea for a costume for her, in fact.

But I'm dead-stumped for her powerset. There's a few individual powers I figure could be stylized as clownish/slapstick stuff - Attack Toys, using the Hammer model for Heavy Weapon attacks and paint it goofy colors, that kind of thing - but so far as making an actual playable build capable of decent survival and damage, I'm clueless. Even simpler details like what EB would fit best eludes me.

Help!
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  • bravehoptoadbravehoptoad Posts: 248 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    You could always go against image. Have a bright-colored funny happy clown that uses the Darkness set. Cholly the Void Clown.
  • chaoswolf820chaoswolf820 Posts: 734 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    bravehoptoad wrote: »
    You could always go against image. Have a bright-colored funny happy clown that uses the Darkness set. Cholly the Void Clown.

    Appreciate the offer, but no. I'm wanting an actual clownish hero, like a circus performer got tired of throwing pies and confetti and instead started throwing-down with bad guys.
  • jonandre1jonandre1 Posts: 67 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    Well, technically my character, the Malicious Merrymaker, is a clown, of sorts... actually, he's a Juggalo.

    But I've put together several clown costumes. He's a Heavy Weapons/Supernatural tank, though I think for an actual clown, you might want to go with more of a HW/Gadgets build.

    I know there's a heavy mallet for the HW weapon costume slot, which can be made very colorful-looking, for a clown.
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  • chaoswolf820chaoswolf820 Posts: 734 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    jonandre1 wrote: »
    Well, technically my character, the Malicious Merrymaker, is a clown, of sorts... actually, he's a Juggalo.

    But I've put together several clown costumes. He's a Heavy Weapons/Supernatural tank, though I think for an actual clown, you might want to go with more of a HW/Gadgets build.

    I know there's a heavy mallet for the HW weapon costume slot, which can be made very colorful-looking, for a clown.

    That's kinda what I was figuring would fit the best thematically, was a HW/Gadg build. I'm just not sure how to actually do it, since, judging from the setup for the Devastator and Inventor ATs, the viable stats for each category of powers are wildly dissimilar, and I'm at best a novice when it comes to build-making, so I have no idea how to put it all together correctly.
  • rior88rior88 Posts: 34 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    This is far from being a viable build but its just somethings that i thought a clown character might use

    PowerHouse (Link to this build)

    Name: Clown?

    Archetype: Freeform


    Powers:
    Level 1: Steady Shot (Change to look to Foxbat Ping Pong Gun)
    Level 1: Reaper's Caress (Rank 2, Rank 3) (Change the look to Foxbats Trout)
    Level 6: Lightning Reflexes (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 8: Ricochet Throw (Microelectronic Controllers)
    Level 11: Entangling Mesh
    Level 14: Tractor Beam
    Level 17: Attack Toys (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 20: Miniaturization Drive (Reciprocating Gizmo)
    Level 23: Concentration
    Level 26: Smoke Bomb (Concussive Escape)
    Level 29: Command Animals
    Level 32: Fire Breath (Spitfire)
    Level 35: Masterful Dodge (Rank 2, Unfettered Strikes)
    Level 38: Bountiful Chi Resurgence (Resurgent Reiki)

    Travel Powers:
    Level 6: Rainbow Flight: Cloud
    Level 35: Hyper Ball

    Specializations:
  • chaoswolf820chaoswolf820 Posts: 734 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    Did a little juggling (heheh) of your suggestions, rior88...

    PowerHouse (Link to this build)

    Name: Clown?

    Archetype: Freeform

    Super Stats:
    Level 6:
    Level 10:
    Level 15:

    Talents:
    Level 1:
    Level 6:
    Level 9:
    Level 12:
    Level 15:
    Level 18:
    Level 21:

    Powers:
    Level 1: Reaper's Touch
    Level 1: Reaper's Caress (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 6: Lightning Reflexes (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 8: Ricochet Throw (Microelectronic Controllers)
    Level 11: Concentration
    Level 14: Bountiful Chi Resurgence (Resurgent Reiki)
    Level 17: Attack Toys (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 20: Molecular Self-Assembly
    Level 23: Entangling Mesh (Nailed to the Ground)
    Level 26: Smoke Bomb (Concussive Escape)
    Level 29: Skullcrusher (Rank 2)
    Level 32: Fire Breath (Rank 2, Spitfire)
    Level 35: Masterful Dodge (Rank 2, Unfettered Strikes)
    Level 38: Sword Cyclone (Butcher's Blades)

    Travel Powers:
    Level 6: Rainbow Flight: Cloud (Rank 2)
    Level 35: Hyper Ball (Rank 2)

    Specializations:

    Still no idea what I'll do for stats, and I'm gonna have to find a way to get the Foxbat weaponry costume parts you mentioned, as well as the suggested travel powers...
  • rior88rior88 Posts: 34 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    Maybe go with Str, Con, Int? and it shouldnt be ahrd to find the forbat weapons they are cheapish on the AH and powerball is from questionite if im not mistaken. The rainbow TP is a Zen store item though.



    PowerHouse (Link to this build)

    Name: Clown?

    Archetype: Freeform

    Super Stats:
    Level 6: Strength (Primary)
    Level 10: Constitution (Secondary)
    Level 15: Intelligence (Secondary)

    Talents:
    Level 1: The Fist
    Level 6: Body and Mind
    Level 9: Physical Conditioning
    Level 12: Relentless
    Level 15: Quick Recovery
    Level 18: Negotiator
    Level 21: Healthy Mind

    Specializations:
    Strength: Swole (3/3)
    Strength: Aggression (2/2)
    Strength: Juggernaut (2/3)
    Strength: Overpower (3/3)
    Warden: Fortified Gear (2/3)
    Warden: Slaughter (3/3)
    Warden: Ruthless (2/2)
    Warden: The Best Defense (3/3)
    Brawler: The Glory of Battle (1/3)
    Brawler: Penetrating Strikes (2/2)
    Brawler: Ruthless (2/2)
    Brawler: Setup (2/2)
    Brawler: Flanking (1/3)
    Brawler: Offensive Expertise (2/2)
    Mastery: Strength Mastery (1/1)
  • chaoswolf820chaoswolf820 Posts: 734 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    That just might work...

    PowerHouse (Link to this build)

    Name: Clown Hero

    Archetype: Freeform

    Super Stats:
    Level 6: Strength (Primary)
    Level 10: Intelligence (Secondary)
    Level 15: Constitution (Secondary)

    Talents:
    Level 1: The Fist
    Level 6: Body and Mind
    Level 9: Physical Conditioning
    Level 12: Relentless
    Level 15: Quick Recovery
    Level 18: Negotiator
    Level 21: Healthy Mind

    Powers:
    Level 1: Reaper's Touch
    Level 1: Reaper's Caress (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 6: Lightning Reflexes (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 8: Ricochet Throw (Microelectronic Controllers)
    Level 11: Concentration
    Level 14: Bountiful Chi Resurgence (Resurgent Reiki)
    Level 17: Attack Toys (Rank 2, Rank 3)
    Level 20: Molecular Self-Assembly
    Level 23: Entangling Mesh (Nailed to the Ground)
    Level 26: Smoke Bomb (Concussive Escape)
    Level 29: Skullcrusher (Rank 2)
    Level 32: Fire Breath (Rank 2, Spitfire)
    Level 35: Masterful Dodge (Rank 2, Unfettered Strikes)
    Level 38: Sword Cyclone (Butcher's Blades)

    Travel Powers:
    Level 6: Rainbow Flight: Cloud (Rank 2)
    Level 35: Hyper Ball (Rank 2)

    Specializations:
    Strength: Swole (3/3)
    Strength: Aggression (2/2)
    Strength: Juggernaut (2/3)
    Strength: Overpower (3/3)
    Warden: Fortified Gear (2/3)
    Warden: Slaughter (3/3)
    Warden: Ruthless (2/2)
    Warden: The Best Defense (3/3)
    Brawler: The Glory of Battle (1/3)
    Brawler: Penetrating Strikes (2/2)
    Brawler: Ruthless (2/2)
    Brawler: Finishing Blow (1/3)
    Brawler: Setup (2/2)
    Brawler: Offensive Expertise (2/2)
    Mastery: Strength Mastery (1/1)

    Looks good to me.
  • rior88rior88 Posts: 34 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    Looks nice, do tell if it works out well for you :)
  • chaoswolf820chaoswolf820 Posts: 734 Arc User
    edited August 2014
    rior88 wrote: »
    Looks nice, do tell if it works out well for you :)

    I intend to... if I can ever get around to obtaining the travel powers and the Harajuku set I need for the costume... don't have cash to spare to buy zen directly, and the Q exchange is so tilted it's barely worth trying to grind, so I've gotta rely on stipend...
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