The Coder Tree is in need of an overhaul. Through various patches many trees have evolved/devolved to create a balance that works through combat with NPCs and PCs. I believe the Coder-Proxy Tree(s) require some upgrades to 1) Increase their effectiveness in groups and Soloing 2) Desirable for PvP 3) make the class efficient and powerful.
For Starters.
For every Tree, each type can lower/increase Combat Tactics (CT) of an opponent. Gunman have Covering Fire. Martial Aritist Initiates have Overhand Smash. Spies have Flash Bomb and Leg Sweep. Virologists have UI Lag 1.0. and some predocessors have additional abilities. Even Patchers have Combat Enchancement and sweep abilities for additional tactics.
The problem with the Proxy Tree is that its sole base is relying on its Simulacra. At Level 15 is the first rite of passage for nearly every class. Coders become tradeskillers.Patchers become Team or Guardians. Soldiers become Gunman or Martial Artists. Spies become Infiltrators or Cutthroats. Yet at Level 15 the Proxy coder Tree becomes repetative. Pet, Pet Heal, and the over draining Finale Buff/Debuff which is only Simulacra targetable. At Level 40, a Proxy Tree gets its first CT Enchancement just for their pet. I consider that a slap in the face.
Offensive/Defensive Capablities Viral Wise.
Proxy
Level 6 Viral Transmission Ability
Level 14 Viral Root
Level 17 Viral Damage Increaser
Level 33 Viral Transmission Ability
Level 38 Radius Viral Stun with DoT
General Hacker
Level 1 Viral Transmission Ability
Level 2 Viral Transmission Ability
Level 5 Viral Root
Level 6 Viral Deflection Ability (All 3 Branches)
Level 15 Viral Transmission (Network) Viral Damage (Phage) Virus Radius (Pathogenist)
Offensive/Defensive Capabilities Martial Wise
Proxy
Level 1 Simulacra
Level 4 Patch Sim and Remote Sim
Level 8 Remote Sim
Level 10 Sim Dmg Buff
Level 18 Remote Sim
General Operative
Level 1 Damage Increase Ability
Level 1 Damage Buff
Level 2 Damage Resistance Ability
Level 4 Range Damage and Melee Damage Abilities (Soldier) Roll Out Manuever and Stealth Attack
Level 5 Combat Tactics Debuffer and Snare/Damage Resistance Debuffer (Soldier) Disable Security and Damage Resistance Debuffer (Spy)
What looks like a completely Balanced class. The proxy loses everything from there on. To the point. It's pet will rarely out roll a competant Operative and the Proxy itself will never out viral a Hacker.
A Proxy's only hope is based in its gear. Gear to out regen for its High Inner Strength Cost for Abilities and Viral Transmission to keep up with actual Viral Transmission/Deflection Resistance Ratios (Hit Miss Absorbed)
I would like to hear feedback whether support or disagrees with alternative support with info to back up please.
Message Edited by Jack's Wasted Life on 08-26-2005 02:24 PM