02-18-2017, 01:09 AM
There is a huge difference. Alternate Forms can be used with any power up whereas Powered Forms are restricted to the same stats every time.
Consider this math.
4 Tier 1 Powered Forms = 4000 OM cost, four combinations of stats
1 Alternate Form + 2 Power-Ups = 4000 OM cost, four combinations of stats. (base form and alt form in both power up states)
8 Tier 1 Powered Forms = 8000 OM cost, 8 combinations of stats
1 Alternate Form + 6 Power-Ups = 8000 OM cost, 12 combinations of stats
Alternate forms are used for utility with Power-Ups while Powered Forms can somewhat break the stat restriction of Power-Up. Power Up gets 5 stats but need to be spread around, whereas Desco could get a Powered Form that adds 5 to Speed compared to her base form.
Consider this math.
4 Tier 1 Powered Forms = 4000 OM cost, four combinations of stats
1 Alternate Form + 2 Power-Ups = 4000 OM cost, four combinations of stats. (base form and alt form in both power up states)
8 Tier 1 Powered Forms = 8000 OM cost, 8 combinations of stats
1 Alternate Form + 6 Power-Ups = 8000 OM cost, 12 combinations of stats
Alternate forms are used for utility with Power-Ups while Powered Forms can somewhat break the stat restriction of Power-Up. Power Up gets 5 stats but need to be spread around, whereas Desco could get a Powered Form that adds 5 to Speed compared to her base form.