Andra

Too many emotions and a good dose of denial have prevented me from posting earlier, but I think it's time.

Thank you, Virtue and Angry Angels, for an experience I never could have imagined. Over 8 years ago, I don't think I even knew what a gamer was, although my boyfriend and his sister played online games all the time. They bought CoH shortly after it debuted and handed me the box while they jumped into the world of superheroes. I stared at it and the little manual for a long time, listening to them ooh and ahh and laugh. Then they began trying to entice me to play. Needless to say, with all the pretty costumes, it didn't take much and I bought the game the next day.

I was amazed and scared at this new world I had entered ... and I was hooked. The three of us had fun together on Freedom for a few weeks, but as many gamers do, they got bored more quickly than I did, became enamored with the next game on the horizon and stopped playing. I was sad, but I couldn't leave CoH. Whatever that other game was held no interest for me. I wandered around solo most of the time until I met a few other heroes. They "saved" me, and random thoughts of quitting went away. But then other things and real life took those friends away from the game too. After a year on Freedom and most of my comrades gone, I needed a fresh start. I ventured to Virtue looking for a new home. On my first day, within minutes, I met Angels, and I was saved again. From that day forward, I had a family. And even though many came and went throughout the years, Angels were always there.

Virtue and Angels taught me what being a gamer means, and I would like to think maybe some of us have redefined it over the years too. But they also taught me how you can find friends, kindred spirits, and an amazing community of people you might never otherwise meet. Thank you for that, thank you for everything.

I always said I would be here until they turned the lights off because this was my first MMO and I couldn't see myself playing anything else. Even though I spoke the words like I meant it and it wouldn't bother me when that day came, I don't think I really considered what would happen and how it would affect me. I have other hobbies, but none like CoH. This is different. This is special. Eight years is a long time, but it feels like it's been too short. I will miss this so much.

So again ... thank you Virtue .... thank you, Angels. You've been heroes in CoH and in the lives of many gamers like me.

Andra
(aka Cajun Cutie and Miss Honey Dew)

Happy Birthday, Commander!!

Hope you have a great day.

Andra

Happy Birthday, Ara! <3

I hope you had a great day and many more to come!

Andra

Best Cut Scene - Sandolphan totally mocking Arbiter Sands during the Statesman TF.



It's Party Time! - A small SG experiment with O-portals became an impromptu party in the D!



Stupid NPCs - Never keep Mitos as pets. When they grow up, they bust holes in your floor.



There is no "I" in Team - Virtue's first Drop Shop Raid!



Best Scenery - That poor Hydra never gets any love down in the Abandoned Sewer these days. We haven't forgotten you, Hydra!



Andra

Happy birthday, Kegan!

Hope you are having a great trip. We miss you! <3

*hugs*

Andra

Thanks for the B-Day wishes, everyone!

But I can never be sweeter that Kegan. Never in a million years. She's rocks pink like no other. *hugs*

Andra

Star Strider Forces Registry:

Name - Cajun Cutie
Global Contact - @Andra
Level of Classification- Level 50 Defender
Origin - Science
Super Group & Rank - Angry Angels 5.0 / Archangel

Optional - [X] Yes! I am willing to lead a squadron if asked.

Oookay. I think I figured it out. You might want to put those down. You have no idea where they've been!!

Andra

Hotdogs? I don't get it.

Are we really surprised there were problems again this year? I participated the previous two years and was extremely annoyed. So I avoided it this time. It only makes people mad and upset.

Andra

Wow! That video is still up there?

Ok, seriously. Who got motion sick watching that? I filmed it on my empath while buffing wildly. I didn't know it would get posted! I'm not a videographer by any means.

Andra

Miss Honey Dew storms around the Jaded Angel base shouting dictation to her assistant.

Dear Lord Recluse,

OMG! You have a freaking iPhone for heaven's sake. You could've called or sent a text message about Commander. I can't believe this. I didn't get to make a well-timed appearance to properly mourn in public with a new outfit and say goodbye.

Is there going to be a memorial or something? Just don't use any old person in the Isles. We have to check references. I can't be seen at anything tacky or below my social event status. You should keep that in mind too.

I know this great party planner in Paragon. We could totally borrow her for a bit. She's got great style and sense of occasion. Let me know. I still have connections over there.

Yours in evil deeds,
Miss Honey Dew

Miss Honey Dew signs the letter in dramatic calligraphy and bestows a threatening glare on her assistant along with delivery instructions. After wiping streaked mascara from her cheek, Honey tosses another tear-soaked tissue into a growing a pile that has missed the trash.

*******

*hugs Commander*

Andra

Happy Birthday, Commander!

Hope you have a stellar day.

Andra

OMG! Who let Nimrod out of his box.

*stuffs him back in and secures the lid*

It's ok peoples. He just had a "moment." No need to worry. He's getting the best care that influence and infamy can buy. And some that it can't ... Dr. Vahz just rang.

Andra

So much fun! Thanks for organizing, Kegan!

Here are a few more screenies:

Bridge View

Angel View

Andra

From the other MSTF thread, I posted the following report of our attempt on Saturday. Note we used a number of AoE and rad powers that should have had some effect, but didn't.

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On last night's MSTF attempt, we had 2 rads. One was running toggles on LR (helping the emp and tank) and I was running mine on the tower along with choking cloud just to see if this would help at all. Even with choking cloud mixed in, it did not keep the repairmen from healing immediately.

We had 2 scrappers, 1 defender, and 2 blasters on the tower. One of the scrappers was spines with quills running. We also had rain of something (can't remember which it was). Three people had AoE attacks of energy and fire.

At first we could only get the tower to halfway before the repairmen would bring it back up to 3/4. Then we had the second rad come back to the tower to help and could only get to a little under 1/4.

That was the most annoying thing ever. We had a good damage and good overall AoE action that would be torn through the pre-15 set up.

[/ QUOTE ]

Andra

Happy Birthday, Angry Angel! *hugs*

Thank you for all you do for The Angels, Virtue, and the Co* community.

And a personal thank you for sticking with me on all the crazy badge adventures. Gotta get them all!

Andra

On last night's MSTF attempt, we had 2 rads. One was running toggles on LR (helping the emp and tank) and I was running mine on the tower along with choking cloud just to see if this would help at all. Even with choking cloud mixed in, it did not keep the repairmen from healing immediately.

We had 2 scrappers, 1 defender, and 2 blasters on the tower. One of the scrappers was spines with quills running. We also had rain of something (can't remember which it was). Three people had AoE attacks of energy and fire.

At first we could only get the tower to halfway before the repairmen would bring it back up to 3/4. Then we had the second rad come back to the tower to help and could only get to a little under 1/4.

That was the most annoying thing ever. We had a good damage and good overall AoE action that would be torn through the pre-15 set up.

Andra

The mocking of Arbiter Sands during his coffee break

Andra

Yay! Happy birthday, Kegan.

*showers you with pink cupcakes with sprinkles all day long*

*hugs*
Andra

Make sure you are over the minimum on hold ATs if you are going to take down the blues first.

We've had a few past raids where losing blues before the greens made it nearly impossible with the particular group makeup that night to take down the greens at all. The greens just ganged up to keep each other alive. The green shields never dropped and it was a wash.

It hasn't happened in a while, but the raid ended up canceled when it did.

Andra

Arc Name: Don't Mess with the Mitos
Arc ID: 98507
Faction: Neutral
Creator Global/Forum Name: @Andra
Difficulty Level: Difficult - May require teammates due to Hamidon content.
Synopsis: There's trouble with the Hamidon in more ways than one. Crey scientists are trying to keep Hami at peak performance for raids, but at what cost? The secret is out and the web of deception is starting to unravel.
Estimated Time to Play: Medium length at 2 missions, but large maps. 1-2 hours depending on AT if solo. Possibly less with team.
Link to More Details or Feedback: This arc is soloable, but it's not easy. Certain ATs might not be able to run the last mission without assistance.

Thanks for playing!

Andra

Arc Name: Grand Theft Cajun
Arc ID: 27456
Faction: Heroic
Creator Global/Forum Name: @Andra
Difficulty Level: Contains level 50 content, bosses, collection, allies, captive, ambushes, EB
Enemy groups: Crey, Devouring Earth, Carnies
Synopsis: Cajun Cutie kidnapped? Say it ain't so! Help the Angry Angels find their missing sister.
Estimated Time to Play: Variable, 5 missions on mostly medium maps, no defeat all mission.

Thanks in advance for playing it!

Andra

Grats on all the sketches, Alex.

I've been watching the thread for weeks. I'm kinda sad that it's done since I've enjoyed each of your postings.

Andra