One thing I've been starting to wonder while using my Feedback Pulse build, is would Hull resists actually "dampen" the incoming damage. And if so, would that mean Feedback pulse is actually Reflecting damage based on the hull resisted damage, or does it always work vs. the Base damage incoming..?
I suspect it's the latter, where it figures the reflected damage based on the incoming fire first, and doesn't take into account your personal hull resists. But I've never really had the chance to test it to be sure.
And on a second thought... If it doesn't consider Hull resists on yourself before damage Is reflected... should it? Would that be a way to balance how powerful a Tactical Officer can make Feedback Pulse? Especially a 125 Aux Feedback Pulse 3?
Thought I'd bring this up incase anyone has done extensive testing on FBP 3. Sure it's not the most used skill in PVP because you need some one to shoot at you. But Needless to say, it does get used. So.. leave the Floor open to the crowd I guess..
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I don't know if the target of the normal attack's resists matter, I don't think it does from the post Bort clarified the mechanics. But, it's been awhile and I haven't tested that either.
Thinking about it more, I seem to recall the FBP damage type isn't one covered by most if not all resists buffs, but debuffs will help it.
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Add in the Vesta AoE heal for moar lulz. It's got a +PartGen buff and you don't have to worry about incoming damage as much. If you can get a Sci to throw in Sensor Scan...
I used to run APDelta 3 + Aux Batt + FBP 2 + 3 PartGens + whatever Tac buffs in my MVAE for a while. Good times
-DmgRes debuffs on your target DO boost FBP's damage. Considerably.
http://sto-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?t=286971
Couldn't find anything on the rest, but that could be buried in Archived Post Land...
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Hmm.. Yeah I didn't think that Hull Resists played any parts in the incoming damage FPB.
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That would have to have been a Feedback Pulse buffed by a Tactical Captain then. I wish they'd fix that stuff so Science Powers aren't buffed by Tactical Captain abilities anymore.
On a semi-related note, does anybody use the PH doff with the FBP effect? It's such a good idea I've been wondering if it puts out any useful returns.
CommanderDonatra@Capt.Sisko: ahhh is it supposed to do that?
Norvo Tigan@dontdrunkimshoot: hell ya, maybe
No it doesn't.. It only has a chance to reflect 25% damage.. and it's usually only one shot and not the full duration of Polarized Hull.
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