Arkyaeon

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  1. Arkyaeon

    Issue 19: Q & A

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Stryph View Post
    I have a question, we can have 1 of each right? (IE: Cardiac, Musc, Nerve, and Spirit). So if I goto make my first Cardiac while having a Spirit Tier 2... the Cardiac wont overwrite the Spirit, losing it?
    No it won't 'overwrite' -- Any additional boosts you make that don't require using a previous one will remain in your inventory -- you can swap them out as you please (there is a short cooldown)
  2. Hey Victory

    So exact strategy breakdown will happen at the Raid, but here is some important info:
    • Nucleus(big center purple/pink think): Hamidon
    • Yellows: Mitochondria Antibodies
    • Blues: Mitochondria Electrolytes
    • Greens: Mending Mitochondria

    4 different team types:
    • Taunt Team
      • This team is in charge of keeping the big blasts (yellow & hami) off everyone else. Tanks & Brutes with taunt, an occasional scrapper (maybe), and 1-2 support(emp/pain etc) fill this team.
    • Yellow Team
      • Also know as Melee DMG - In charge of killing the yellows - Consists of all Melee AT: scrapper,brute,stalker...etc -- 1-2 support AT is fine too
    • Assault Team
      • This is everyone else, Control and Ranged DMG -- In charge of killing blues while Melee kills yellows
    • Overflow Team
      • Catch all team -- For when other teams fill and not enough specifics to make another -- Members will do what they normally if they were on their specific team (melee dmg on yellows, ranged on blues -- etc)
    We will form up teams as people arrive. Good way to get noticed is when you zone in - Broadcast - your AT and possibly powerset.

    Bring the inspiration [Essence of the Earth] IF you got it - otherwise its okay
    Bring a raptor pack if you don't like jumping up and down or don't have fly to hit something - trust me its useful.

    Looking forward to the raids Cya there...
  3. Quote:
    Originally Posted by InUse View Post
    Trying to maximize damage along with survivability (Mez)
    I really enjoy getting the defender powers quicker but afraid I will find myself at 50 wondering why I didn't go with another AT. With the cap at 400 it seems a bit of a waste to me.

    Right now I am doing FS then pretty much face plant. even with 45/S/L with my Fire/Kin corruptor. Its the mez that is killing me most of the time and I never seem to have enough Break Frees. Just wonder if maybe there is another AT out there that may be better suited for this role.
    corrupter. Dunno why you seem to be having issues, I destroy stuff on my fire/kin corrupter and he is softcapped as well. Controllers will likely get you even more aggro and do less dmg -- but you can mez things before they mez you. Kin fender?? I'd still go with corruptor, sure that FS is nice at lower levesl but depends on how often you plan on being down there.


    Quote:
    Originally Posted by je_saist View Post
    Okay. First lesson in Kinetics 101: Your buffs are not for you.

    Fulcrum Shift, as a power, is designed for your team-mates to take advantage of. If you are getting into Melee range on a regular basis, you need to back up.
    This made me LOL
  4. In response to the OP:

    First off - if they removed Rewards: No way in **** would I play it! Unless: *new* and *cool* features were added that I couldn't get anywhere else (in addition to whats there) -- THEN I would consider playing AE

    If they removed JUST experence - I MIGHT play it with 50s - falling back on reasoning above.

    If they removed JUST experience and increased other rewards -- I'd still only do it with 50s most likely - more so than previously stated. Depends on the reward upscale.
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    Would I still create something, yeah maybe. Who is going to play it though, besides me??

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    Banning without warning is silly -- I think first offense would just be communicating "Hey - Stop ____ or else" -- Second offense = lock account out of AE permanently. -- 3rd would be like bye bye, permanent or extended amount of time will 2nd's stuff.

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    Sure every system has problem... Question is who the heck tested that issue?? Just thinking back to launch was like wow!
    Things always slip through the cracks, and they have made progress. (1.5years later lol)
    Though I don't like some of the band-aid fixes that place stupid restrictions on things.
    The continue to make those band-aid fixes and end up having to follow it up, which is what is the most aggravating, needs to work on that.

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    I don't care what kind of missions people make -- Proper filter systems and make use of them.

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    If you really think about it... your character is actually doing something - honing skills - which is literally gaining experience. Your accomplishments earn you influence and infamy, and prestige - just like the regular world. You aren't fighting real objects, so I totally can see why you don't get loot. Your loot is digital, like arcade tickets, play it, learn,have fun, earn a reward medium, and cash in the medium for real rewards.

    Makes perfect sense to me.

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    Quote:
    My solution? Patch the holes as you find them. Try and let as many people who want to experience it do so. Always seek to do for the greater good in all things. If it doesnt directly effect your play experience, try not to let it bother you.
    I agree...
  5. Arkyaeon

    Issue 19: Q & A

    *gasp* ... there is already threads for this... course wouldn't expect you (op) to know that -- anywho...

    Patch/Issues -> http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=245825
    Disscussion -> http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=245826
    Guide -> http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=244361

    Enjoy!
  6. Yes - don't forget new reward - Incarnate shards!
  7. umm how did the corruptors drop before defenders...
    ********************************************
    Vote # 215
    Dom +why else? they dominate!
    stalker - VEAT!
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    Blasters 24
    Defenders 19
    Tankers 44
    Dominators 25
    Masterminds 9
    Stalkers 19
  8. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Bench View Post
    thanks

    i'm really looking for the best way to slot the ice shields... suggestions?

    For minimal slotting:

    Cyto HO

    Enzyme HO is the best though.

    I personally like to 3 slot - Lotg 7.5, Cyto, Cyto

    Def/End is what you are looking for really.
  9. So they are pushing for 2 respecs ... fine with me

    Adding to the winter event... interesting...

    This BAF thing sounds really interesting -- It sounds like the CoP, but a newer advanced version and its for incarnates???! (hopefully) YAY more stuff for our lvl 50s I hope! And I'm sure by the commentary on the strategics, they mean stuff like Hami and CoP go/run a LOT smoother (if not effective) when people work together, participate in rolled (certain players) objectives to achieve victory.

    Curious on the story line though ...

    What else?!?! hehe
  10. Mr. and Ms. Paragon Universe went through many changes this year. We included bios, power customization, costumes, and asked each player about their characters. We wanted to thank the community for making this a memorable event as you all do every year. This event is always hard to judge and this was no exception. All of the finalists had amazing concepts and put on a great show for us. Tonight was a special event and we want to thank everyone that participated. We would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding through technical difficulties. We are proud to say that every single server finalist was present and judged tonight!

    The Overall Winners


    Mr. Paragon Universe, From the Liberty Server

    Vilhjalmur



    Ms. Paragon Universe, from the Virtue Server

    Desert Owl


    Both characters not only had great costumes, but awesome concepts. They put on a phenomenal performance. Congratulations to you both and thank you to everyone that participated!
  11. Virtue turnout was awesome -- lots of great ideas

    In terms of people thinking Virtue was different in how the event was executed -- it wasn't. The only difference was that I didn't announce the people that moved into phase 2. All I did was state that you would know if you got it and that it was in the arena - AND if you wished to observe the next round you could. It was my fault for not compiling the list for everyone else -- I intended to though...
    Quote:
    Judging is now beginning -- You know you made it to the next phase if you get an arena invite - Accept the invite. They will be announced as well once judging is complete.
    That is exactly what I said -- Sorry about not finishing up...

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    I like feedback ... however...

    Quote:
    -People were allowed to arrive and enter late, despite the "be on time" rule.
    Its in the post as you have seen... Every time I 'advertised' the event, it always said 8 pm EST and more info on the boards. People could have of course sent me tell with queries as well, and if they did I answered. It offically started at 8pm EST with a 'gathering' phase. That means exactly that -- http://www.thefreedictionary.com/gather -- It was stated time and again that judging would start at 20 after, along with several other bits of information over the course of the 20min duration. I don't see where you get off on people arriving late.

    North American servers, so uh "EST Eastern Standard Time North America UTC - 5 hours" -- One would think that would be given.

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    Quote:
    -No powers or emotes were allowed until after the semifinalists were chosen.
    I don't really understand ...
    Quote:
    Customized Weapons are allowed.
    No powers that have an effect on other nearby players!
    Players are urged to utilize costume choices, weapons customizations, emotes, and auras in building their concept for display.
    That was stated over and over before the judging (along with other things) ever began AND it comes directly from the contest's posting.

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    Quote:
    If someone didn't have a bio, but had their character sent through to the finals, would they then be allowed to add a bio to their character to be able to compete? If so, I find that TOTALLY unacceptable they would be able to modify their characters between the semifinals and finals. That being said, why would the judges choose semifinalists they knew were unqualified to compete in the finals because their characters were incomplete?
    Sure I understand the reasoning behind having a bio for the 'concept'. However, as stated in the rules they are NOT part of the judging criteria for the first two phases. I'm sorry it seemed misleading, that is something we will have to work on in the future, but it is clearly stated. Just want to throw out there that not everyone attending that saw the same 'ad' or posting you did expected them to be part of it. As a few have pointed out, having a panel of judges read & interrupt every character's description when there are a LOT of people participating live isn't exactly feasible. I also don't see why it is unacceptable for someone to edit/create the bio if it isn't even required initially BUT part of the final round that is specifically held at a later date and time.

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    There were several of course several people claiming that it was rigged etc... It wasn't. I the host, was the only one who knew who people were or even a chance. I did not and was not.... allowed to judge or give input -- just as the post states. After gathering contestants information, the majority if not all of the players participating in the finals were in fact virtue players. I don't see why people would assume judges from various other servers that do NOT know anything about our community/server or even play with such people cause such an issue as 'rigged' etc...

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    I am sorry for those that felt they were mislead or didn't understand what was happening -- there is always room for improvement (talking about event). I do hope that people had a good time, there was a TON of impressive stuff there. Thanks!
  12. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Next_Player View Post
    I read the post. Powers that affect others weren't allowed but not only did an attack against another player go unchallenged, the attacker ended up winning. That's my only real gripe so far. Although, to be fair, seeing winners from some of the other servers, I doubt she'll do well at all in the next round.
    This was was on another server ... NOT virtue ... just for clarification

    I happen to be one of the judges for that and it was a "wtf" moment for a nanosecond for me.... but not in any way did it alter/effect my process of viewing and deciding -- I realize that it probably threw you off as you did ask but immediately continued what you were doing...
  13. You first have to make the choice if you want the sword or the gun...

    DP does have lesser dmg than say Fire hehe, but it isn't total suckage. I myself have a DP/MM, he fights in the mob and I enjoy playing him The redraw will happen no matter what you pick sadly... I don't find it annoying. MM is a great choice for a blaster that wants to be up close and personal.

    I've seen DB/SR work very well - tight build though.

    Don't really have any other ideas though - sorry
  14. mmm thread is kind of silly...

    It is totally dependent on who you 'regularly' play with and/or do... The only group I'd stick to Virtue is the The Cape Radio and not specifically their DJs...
  15. nuuu the video parts are only 2/4 ...

    Thanks for uploading -- I'll watch the other two in the morning
  16. Yes uber issue!! And guess what .... issue 20 is supposed to be the 'big' one...

    The Scott story is probably most definitely in Ouro - midrange? wonder what level

    *awaits impatiently for the videos* Thanks so much for the info btw...
  17. I think its just the lowbies on the high population server...

    That TF's rewards blow, and takes too long for the current ones given a standard team.

    But the TF is better than it used to be, in terms of content and locations
  18. I agree with Herrod...

    what is the point of this thread?
  19. Right so, you say zones then it happens in another... grr *grumbles on about being a rogue*

    Either way, that was rather interesting and a nice change Thanks for the event...
  20. Arkyaeon

    RP?

    there is quite a few people online around this time actually...

    Suggestion about the SG thing, If you are playing with a group(team) or person that you like(playstyle), then maybe you should check them out

    Also this thread:
    http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=232290
  21. Updated with CoP info - for now