I'm trying to download your chart, but, every time I click on the link, I get logged out. What's happening?

Ability Chart Updated and available for public consumption. I updated my original post with the new file and a list of changes. I will do this from now on, just to make it easy on everyone.



Comments, suggestions and criticisms are welcome. Otherwise, enjoy!

craigbic wrote:
Thank you for all the hard work Prophet! As a noob, I found it a tad confusing at first and I think it would help to make it a little clearer where the starting point is - maybe a different color or the word "start" or something next to it - it took me a few minutes to figure out what I was looking at.

First, thanks for critiquing, my friend. I do see your point. I tried by putting blocky arrows at the starting points. But perhaps it is not clear enough. Maybe if I flip the Veteran tree with the Assailant/Defender/Director/Negotiator trees. Put the starting trees on top. And add something to the legend saying ARROW = START.



I am also wondering how clear the "Veteran I" prerequisite is. I want to do something different, but unsure of what. I know I do not want to create 4 lines from the 4 possible abilities. Maybe a comment at the bottom clarifying it all? Would that be enough?

Slowhands wrote:
Prophet, I assisted in putting this stuff together and even I think your chart is useful

Why Thank you! It is much appreciated.



And this is where I do my happy dance! And this is where you are all glad this is all done in text, and you are not subjected to my horrendous dancing. FEAR MY DANCING!

Prophet, I assisted in putting this stuff together and even I think your chart is useful



Thanks!

Thank you for all the hard work Prophet! As a noob, I found it a tad confusing at first and I think it would help to make it a little clearer where the starting point is - maybe a different color or the word "start" or something next to it - it took me a few minutes to figure out what I was looking at.

Thank you. I do hope to improve upon it as time goes on. With feedback from you guys (and hopefully others ).

supersoaker9 wrote:
Amazing chart. Better than the list on the wiki.

Huh. That must be new; it wasn't there the last time I checked. It does seem a bit confusing, with stuff going up down left and right. He also missed an ability. There is a Commander ability off of Cyberskilled.

Marthnn wrote:
Thank you Prophet for your flowchart. It's good, but needs to show the effect of each ability. Names are confusing.



Ideally, you'd have a similar ability tree with tool-tips similar to those in game. And said tree would be in game, replacing current ability assignment system.



Realistically, I'll go for your flowchart, checking the wiki for effects and relying on my memory. I'm hoping the wiki gets updated when changes to abilities happen. I might get involved eventually...

That's a really good idea. If I could have tool-tips pop up over each ability, that would be sweet. You could see what is there and decide whether it is worth it. I don't suppose anyone knows of a program (cheap/freeware) that could create such a thing.



If I cannot create tooltips, I should probably include a full list of abilities and what they do. Makes the most sense.

Thank you Prophet for your flowchart. It's good, but needs to show the effect of each ability. Names are confusing.



Ideally, you'd have a similar ability tree with tool-tips similar to those in game. And said tree would be in game, replacing current ability assignment system.



Realistically, I'll go for your flowchart, checking the wiki for effects and relying on my memory. I'm hoping the wiki gets updated when changes to abilities happen. I might get involved eventually...

Amazing chart. Better than the list on the wiki.

A good idea and very useful, thanks.