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Lute or a flute? Shield or Swap? (Patreon)

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2022-11-02 15:22:17
Imported:
2023-01

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So, yeah, what do you guys think? Lute or a flute? Or don't buy Idleaf anything and stick to a blade of grass?

Actually, I have one more question: What about [Master's Shield]? Keep or swap for another skill?

I mentioned this before, when I started writing this story I had a certain vision for Korra and the skill played quite an important part in it - since then the story and Korra have evolved and I can see now that leaving her with the skill was, let's say, a mistake - my stubbornness. To some extent what the skill can do could be replaced with magic, after all she should be able to learn barrier magic - she just doesn't get the various skill bonuses - on the other hand, she has a few magical skills, so...

So first up is [Fierce Pounce], but I'd love to hear your opinion and to make it easier for you and myself I'm putting up the poll.

Since it's basically two polls in one, multiple choices are allowed - actually, it's required :D

As a reminder, here are links to possible class skills that Korra can choose from

Deviant of Humanity - link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/61078593

Slave - link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/61540798

Comments

CHoobler

A shield skill still makes sense but she probably has a better one available after her magic practice

Jo

I voted for swap simply because the loss of the skill can be compensated and since you as the author don't seem to want to keep it I don't see why you should. I looked at Korras current skills again and besides the shield skill the only clearly magical skills seem to be Mantle of Magic and Heart of Magic. While I like the Beast-Core she already has one, just like most other things from the skill-list seem to be redundant (given that I assume Spatial Domain to be better than Sense of Beast in the long run) Since Korra doesn't want to hide her nature anymore, the only skill that would be of interest beside Fierce Pounce would be Midnight Shine. I simply think Fierce Pounce is too usefull compared to the other skills.

Azgaroth

I said leave it because i don't have any idea of what skill she will remplace it with....

Nirrvash
>>94816208

It will take time, she's just starting out with magic, but yes she can replace the barrier part with it and who knows maybe even be better at it

Theredscare77

Even though Korra has put [Master’s shield] to great use in her fights, I think [Fierce Pounce] will be better. Essentially doing this swap is trading some defensive power for some offensive. If she wanted to be as strong as possible now she should drop [Mantle of Magic] for pounce, but she currently has the freedom/stability/peace to be able to train mantle. Also to note that more offensive power could actually increase her defensive power as well. Ending threats before they have a chance to do damage is huge.

Nirrvash
>>94816861

I'd add [Tail of Poison Empress] to the magic skills - sort of - but you're right. On a side note, I really wanted to let her have that skill, to bring it up to my vision, but - it's difficult for me to say - it seems to be dragging her down. And since it can be replaced in the long run so...that's my thinking. Plus, as you mentioned, Fierce Pounce is too usefull compared to the other skills. Thanks so much for the feedback, seeing how others feel about it is great and often shows me perspectives I've overlooked.

Theredscare77
>>94817438

Also another thing to note, she is going to have an open general skill slot soon; once she drops the language skill. So she has a chance to add to her fighting kit as well. Wether it’s another offensive skill, defensive skill, resource skill, or a utility skill will be up for debate. But taking another offensive skill imho is probably the better option. Because even if she had theoretically infinite defense if she can’t end/stop/disable her opponent they could just wear her out and find a way around her defenses.

Nirrvash
>>94817438

'Also to note that more offensive power could actually increase her defensive power as well. Ending threats before they have a chance to do damage is huge.' Fair point, I like that. Not letting the opponent attack and so on... Also true with [Mantle of Magic] - not a skill that would be immediately helpful to her thus not making her stronger as she wants to be, it would be much more logical to choose [Fierce Pounce] - this one goes to her interest in magic and my stubbornness

Nirrvash
>>94817438

True about the General Skill - I have some idea about it and I'm leaning towards the Offensive Skill, but I'm still working on it - I'll refrain from giving more details and leave it as a surprise ;)

Theredscare77
>>94817438

It’s slightly counter intuitive, but “tanks” need to have some threat otherwise they would just be ignored. If your build is just to be an impenetrable wall opponents can just ignore you and go around. This logic is weird because it’s not super applicable in the “real” world, but this kind of “video game” logic is applicable to Korra. Now she could try to get some kind of taunt skill instead of offensive skills. But that would mean she has to be in a team because they would have to all the damage.

Nirrvash
>>94817438

Yeah that's the problem I'm working with - while she has her squad now, she also wants to be able to fight on her own. Tank is just her role on the team (assigned role), not what she wants to be. Taunt skill is good for teamwork not so much for solo fighting. On the other hand, she must somehow be able to keep her opponent's attention...

Theredscare77
>>94817438

Then it’s looks like she needs to be more threatening. Add some more bite to her bark. :)

Cacti (edited)

Comment edits

2023-01-29 08:40:32 So I'll list the skills I think are better than fierce pounce from what I believe is the best to worst. While fierce pounce I think is a useful skill it is a bit boring in my opinion and is unnecessary, while it makes her claws & fangs stronger this is pretty worthless in her human form since she can no longer use beast to grow claws so its only useful in beast form. While that's also beneficial I think some other skills would have better synergy with her skill set and be more beneficial. Beast Core - While this one does include korra's trauma I think she might select this skill because of the line "The core is a testament to your abilities, a proof of your strength, a token of your determination, and first are foremost, a place to store your mana for times of need. As you grow it will grow with you" I think this skill would be amazing for her, she already has mana issues which literally killed her like 2 chapters ago which this could help solve, it also has a lot of lines about how this is a proof of strength which is something she also values a lot. Plus with the fact that the core grows with her makes it an amazing skill that will be beneficial for the rest of her life. While it would force her to accept her trauma a bit the upsides of this skill I believe are much much higher than fierce pounce, especially since she needs the mana. Sense of Beast - While its a bit redundant with spatial domain it has a much bigger radius giving her a scouting skill and at higher levels it may allow her to sense the gaze of something looking at her with hostile intent and just overall be a useful skill. (I also don't believe squad 4 has a scout so this might help them find prey) Clandestine Terror - Could possibly help her learn how to use her presence better. Could possibly take this skill to learn how to use presence like she did with the language skill.
2022-11-02 17:23:44 So I'll list the skills I think are better than fierce pounce from what I believe is the best to worst. While fierce pounce I think is a useful skill it is a bit boring in my opinion and is unnecessary, while it makes her claws & fangs stronger this is pretty worthless in her human form since she can no longer use beast to grow claws so its only useful in beast form. While that's also beneficial I think some other skills would have better synergy with her skill set and be more beneficial. Beast Core - While this one does include korra's trauma I think she might select this skill because of the line "The core is a testament to your abilities, a proof of your strength, a token of your determination, and first are foremost, a place to store your mana for times of need. As you grow it will grow with you" I think this skill would be amazing for her, she already has mana issues which literally killed her like 2 chapters ago which this could help solve, it also has a lot of lines about how this is a proof of strength which is something she also values a lot. Plus with the fact that the core grows with her makes it an amazing skill that will be beneficial for the rest of her life. While it would force her to accept her trauma a bit the upsides of this skill I believe are much much higher than fierce pounce, especially since she needs the mana. Sense of Beast - While its a bit redundant with spatial domain it has a much bigger radius giving her a scouting skill and at higher levels it may allow her to sense the gaze of something looking at her with hostile intent and just overall be a useful skill. (I also don't believe squad 4 has a scout so this might help them find prey) Clandestine Terror - Could possibly help her learn how to use her presence better. Could possibly take this skill to learn how to use presence like she did with the language skill.

So I'll list the skills I think are better than fierce pounce from what I believe is the best to worst. While fierce pounce I think is a useful skill it is a bit boring in my opinion and is unnecessary, while it makes her claws & fangs stronger this is pretty worthless in her human form since she can no longer use beast to grow claws so its only useful in beast form. While that's also beneficial I think some other skills would have better synergy with her skill set and be more beneficial. Beast Core - While this one does include korra's trauma I think she might select this skill because of the line "The core is a testament to your abilities, a proof of your strength, a token of your determination, and first are foremost, a place to store your mana for times of need. As you grow it will grow with you" I think this skill would be amazing for her, she already has mana issues which literally killed her like 2 chapters ago which this could help solve, it also has a lot of lines about how this is a proof of strength which is something she also values a lot. Plus with the fact that the core grows with her makes it an amazing skill that will be beneficial for the rest of her life. While it would force her to accept her trauma a bit the upsides of this skill I believe are much much higher than fierce pounce, especially since she needs the mana. Sense of Beast - While its a bit redundant with spatial domain it has a much bigger radius giving her a scouting skill and at higher levels it may allow her to sense the gaze of something looking at her with hostile intent and just overall be a useful skill. (I also don't believe squad 4 has a scout so this might help them find prey) Clandestine Terror - Could possibly help her learn how to use her presence better. Could possibly take this skill to learn how to use presence like she did with the language skill.

Nirrvash
>>94822456

True, she has mana issues and Beast Core would solve that and quite possibly have a positive impact on her magical abilities (not just on them) in the future. Yeah Sense of Beast could be useful and as you say Squad Four doesn't have its scout, but as you wrote a bit redundant with spatial domain - it's worth considering, though. I love the idea of Clandestine Terror - I was just discussing with Theredscare77 that she may need some sort of taunt skill, or that she should make herself look more intimidating - this could be the way to go. And since she has/will have one free slot between general skills, she could fill it with an offensive skill. Well thought out, thanks a lot.