Finally did some solo work with Al McGordo last night — Fire/Rad Controller. Got on a sewer mish, which I think is the fastest way to advance beginning toons if it works right — and this one did. Not quite sure how, as there was no strong leader, but I think it was just that the group didn’t “decay” very quickly. We lost one (“gtg”) early on, but kept seven more for an unreasonably long time, and delved deeper than I’ve been in quite some time.
The Fire/Rad combo is already turning out to be fun. Rad’s debuffs are a hoot, I get a nice area heal, and the Fire gives me a solid Hold (and, now, Hot Feet!). In the end, dinged up Al four levels, to 8. Now on to Kings Row and a temp travel power!