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mimey2
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So, after hearing about the test vendor on tribble, allowing us to test out a lot of the reputation sets and powers without needing to unlock them.
I go on there of course, grab all the toys, etc. I look at all the new costume with the Adapted MACO; check out the stats on the Romulan Space set, and so on.
I get to the weapon/weapon/console Romulan set. I already own the console and torpedo, but not the third piece, the Beam Array.
I saw this thing, and it was truly Christmas morning for me.
It is NICE. Not really OP I feel, but really really nice. It is a Mk XII level plasma beam array, with plasma and disruptor procs (same as all the other Romulan weapons), with a CrtHx3 on it, giving it an extra 6% crit chance (no acc bonus though). However, what stood out to me the most is:
It doesn't drain weapon power when you fire it, and drains less weapon power if you use BO with it. Now BO on a beam array is still not very good, but regardless it's there. Even so, that is still REALLY nice in my opinion, just because it essentially is a 'free' weapon because it doesn't hurt your power levels.
The only thing I was unable to do, was test the three piece power 'Plasma Hyperflux' which is an ability that affects this beam array. It basically turns it into a real hard hitting little bugger for 10 seconds, making it deal a hard plasma DoT and a guaranteed damage resistance debuff.
Even so, the moment I hit tier 5, I'm buying this, and I know for sure I'm gonna work on a plasma build for all this.
I go on there of course, grab all the toys, etc. I look at all the new costume with the Adapted MACO; check out the stats on the Romulan Space set, and so on.
I get to the weapon/weapon/console Romulan set. I already own the console and torpedo, but not the third piece, the Beam Array.
I saw this thing, and it was truly Christmas morning for me.
It is NICE. Not really OP I feel, but really really nice. It is a Mk XII level plasma beam array, with plasma and disruptor procs (same as all the other Romulan weapons), with a CrtHx3 on it, giving it an extra 6% crit chance (no acc bonus though). However, what stood out to me the most is:
It doesn't drain weapon power when you fire it, and drains less weapon power if you use BO with it. Now BO on a beam array is still not very good, but regardless it's there. Even so, that is still REALLY nice in my opinion, just because it essentially is a 'free' weapon because it doesn't hurt your power levels.
The only thing I was unable to do, was test the three piece power 'Plasma Hyperflux' which is an ability that affects this beam array. It basically turns it into a real hard hitting little bugger for 10 seconds, making it deal a hard plasma DoT and a guaranteed damage resistance debuff.
Even so, the moment I hit tier 5, I'm buying this, and I know for sure I'm gonna work on a plasma build for all this.
I must admit, respect points to Trendy for laying down the law like that.pwlaughingtrendy wrote:I remain empathetic to the concerns of my community, but do me a favor and lay off the god damn name calling and petty remarks. It will get you nowhere.
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Oh I'm not saying that BO 3 isn't a good ability, I like using it too. I've just generally had bad luck with using BO 3 and normal Beam arrays with it is all. I fully plan on using BO 3 with this myself, at least to test it out, and see how the Plasma Hyperflux ability works.
Heh, yeah, no kidding there though. It's gonna be nasty. And that 6% crit chance will carry over to the Hyperflux ability most likely, it's gonna be a wicked little Beam Array.
And actually that is part of the weapon, it's not bugged at all, it right out says 'this weapon doesn't drain weapon power'. So that's fully intended to do so. Again, pretty much a free weapon slot because it doesn't hurt your levels. Now it IS still affected by weapon power levels though.
Adapted visuals, I think someone else posted in another thread recently about em. I dunno how to take a screenshot in game, and even then, have no place to host the picture.
Which animation? The beam normally, or the Plasma Hyperflux? Regardless, I don't know for either. I wasn't on Tribble long, mostly just there to check everything out, and because the torpedo was bugged, I couldn't check out the Hyperflux ability at all.
As for the vendor, go to DS9 and head to the Omega Force office. Standing outside will be a dude all decked out in Omega gear right next to the Romulan Ambassador. Talk to him and you can buy all this for free to test. Only on Tribble of course.
your mileage may vary depending on your consoles equipped, etc.
That's not just a disruptor proc, that debuff is up there with APB!
Whoa! That is nice. I can see why it'd have the longer cooldown, but that is an excellent ability.
What tells you that? Did you get on tribble and play with it? Or is this just wild speculation backed up with a gut feeling and zero facts?
If anything on this weapon ends up being "nerfed" it would be the Hyperflux attack, but that's still under scrutiny for the time being. Please let us know if you have any feedback on that effect.
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seems totally fine to me. the beam is not accurate, and the effect is hardly over the top. it works well on an all plasma build focusing an DOT, makes it all hurt a little more.
does the skill force a proc, and thus also apply it's disruptor proc as well? i heard with those 2 proc weapons that if 1 of them procs goes off they both do. a couple of times its seemed like the debuff was quite strong. it can be kinda hard to single out with all the other stuff im also using
This sounds cool. I have always wanted to build a ship around a plasma build. This sounds perfect for that.
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Plasma Infusers, same as other Romulan Plasma weaponry.
Cryptic - Lead Systems Designer
"Play smart!"
You can find/contact me in game as @PatricianVetinari. Playing STO since Feb 2010.
1) The zero energy weapon firing cost is nice!
2) The Hyperflux firing mode cooldown seems a bit long at 2 minutes. How about shortening that time frame down to 90 seconds? This will make it more practical, especially since only one can be mounted on a ship at any given time.
3) Base damage is around 900+ DPS while in space, and 2200+ DPS while hyperflux firing mode is active.
Also, plasma weapons are not currently PVP-viable due to all the set shields with inherent plasma resistance (MACO, Omega, Borg, etc). Will this be corrected in the near future, or is plasma doomed to PVE-exclusive duty?
I like the Zero energy weapons.:)
Personally I don't see why the borg shields (which I use) have 15% plasma resistance; I know they're adapted by task force omega but I think it would be better to have the M.A.C.O and Honour Guard focused on borg fighting with Plasma defence, and the borg shields having something like 5% all energy resistance or 5% absorption or something; the hook after all is that they're regenerative, and part of a set with regenerative bonuses, not that they're good against the borg and other plasma users.
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In the mouseover/info screen for the items, is there a way you can add this info on future items/skills as to reduce FUD and confusion?
It's easy, if you mouseover it will say that it deals plasma damage, so it is boosted by the appropriate consoles.
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I cant seem to find the thread for it.
If you wander to DS9, the test officer if standing to the left of the old STF shop there - right next to the Romulan
ok, Thanks
I hope to see more sets like this in the future because this is a great addition to the game!