ArwenDarkblade

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Or it's you from the future leaving notes to yourself...

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That's always been my thought.

Happy Birthday GF! Hope it's a good one.

Escargot is actually very tasty. Especially with buttery garlic sauce.

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Shoulda put this in City Life

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WHY ISN'T FOLONIUS' AVATAR THAT SCARY BABY?!?!?!

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LOL .. I can change it back if you want

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It looks like you have Harry Potter on there now, that's not... rend-my-reality-into-thousands-of-pieces-and-toss-it-into-the-Abyss like your old one.

It's Harry Potter

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It's actually Dr. Who

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Shoulda put this in City Life

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We are inherently distrustful of those who claim they are from "other servers." Like there are "other servers."

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The Sat Mat has traditionally been a sort of, whomever signs up brings whatever they want. I prefure not to run an RSF with a random team makeup. But, that having been said, I would join for an RSF, and bring whatever the team needs.

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We've done the RSF before, and it turned out just fine.

I'm not sure I can make it this Saturday, but if I'm around I'll join and bring whatever.

Oh, that looks cool! Unfortunately, a trip to Cali isn't in the cards for me right now, but that's something I'd like to go to some day.

I have no idea what you're talking about, but I am on record as being pro-puppy.

MegaMechaDocam

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I'm game!

That is a really awesome story. Thank you for sharing it Manoa.

::sniffles::

Well you know I am.

I'll try to make it, depending on when you decide. I don't play normal hours either.

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Well, the Crey Cloning lab has had problems with glowies spawning in unreachable areas, and I can't tell you how many times I've tried to do a mission in the burning forest map, only to find that bosses refuse to spawn. That's probably why those were taken out.

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Word on one of the MA boards has it that the burning forest map also had a glowie spawn point that was mid-air and couldn't be clicked with anything other than fly/hover.

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Yes, I have seen that. The glowie would spawn over a ravine. Sometimes, however, you could stand at the edge of the ravine and still get a blue hand. But that was rare, and usually I'd have to fly out to get it.

I almost put the Burning Forest into the last mission of Cry Havoc, and now I'm glad I didn't. I was, however, planning on using it in the villain arc I'm writing. Glad I changed my mind about that too.

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I'm still having trouble with mine... it doesn't like my selections even after many many trips to the tailor.

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Just upload yourself in your skivvies and let us dress you.

Arc Name: Mender Frog Task Force - A Balance of Power
Arc ID: 27018
Morality: Neutral
Creator: @Mister Frog
Difficulty Level: Has some EB/AV stuff going on, but wasn't difficult.
Arc Description: Help Mender Frog to maintain the balance of power in the super-powered community by going through time and stopping a ploy to reverse the changes brought about by Statesman.
Arc Length: Five missions
Why you think it deserves to be played/discussed: In addition to arcs where heroes help other heroes, I'm also a sucker for self-referential humor. This arc, like The Footsteps Initiative, is quite self-referential and very meta. And I loved it. Made me nostalgic and made me laugh at the same time. Very well done and a very fun arc to play.

Arc Name: When Joe met Becky: a love story
Arc ID: 3207
Morality: Heroic
Creator: @PumBumbler
Difficulty Level: Easily soloable
Arc Description: Even bad guys need love. Especially when they weren't that bad to begin with. An extension of the Crimson arc 'Rescue Candice Boxer from the Malta Group' and Vernon von Grun's 'Investigate Devouring Earth attack on Arachnos base' in von Grun's Redemption. Playing those first are helpful.
Arc Length: Four missions
Why you think it deserves to be played/discussed: Like Pum states in his description, this arc is an extension of two very well known arcs in the game. Vernon von Grun is one of my personal favorites, and that particular Crimson arc is one I actually enjoyed, so I was eager to give this one a shot. And it did not disappoint. Pum tells a great story that has it's funny and humorous moments, but also it's heart-wrenching moments. I don't want to talk about it too much, so as not to spoil it, but I think you guys would enjoy it.

I have another round of reviews ready to go. I have to say that I'm really blown away by the quality of many of the arcs I've run in the MA. I'm really impressed by the story telling that many of you are doing.

Arc Name: A Clone in the Dark
Arc ID: 91714
Morality: Heroic
Creator: @Plasma Warrior
Difficulty Level: I soloed it easily enough, but it would be a really fun arc to run with a team.
Arc Description: Crey Corporation has done some despicable things in the past, but stealing a hero's DNA to make evil clones of him to attack the city, frame him, and ruin his reputation? That's just wrong.
Arc Length: Four missions
Why you think it deserves to be played/discussed: Plas spins a simple but interesting tale of foul things afoot at Crey Corp. He also created a neat army of clones of his alts that provide a nice challenge to the player without being a pain to fight. The only complaint I had, and I already shared this with Plas, was that the text and interaction with the contact are sometimes a bit impersonal. However, that's a minor thing in what is otherwise a good story.

Arc Name: The Syndicate Conspiracy
Arc ID: 122186
Morality: Neutral (though I question that; I think it should be Heroic)
Creator: @Plasma Warrior
Difficulty Level: I soloed most of it easily, and was joined by a team mate for the last two missions. We had no trouble with it at all.
Arc Description: Someone wants to silence a witness to a serious crime before she is able to testify, but discovering the party responsible only leads to furthur questions to uncover a plot that leads to some of the most powerful people in Paragon City.
Arc Length: Five missions
Why you think it deserves to be played/discussed: Plas must have listened to my feedback to "Clone" because the text and contact interaction here is much more personal and the arc over all feels more immersive. The custom group he creates looks good and makes sense, and provides a nice challenge to the player without being over the top. The story is interesting and engaging, and you feel a real sense of urgency to accomplish the goal at hand. I liked it quite a bit.

Arc Name: Project Catnip
Arc ID: 114369
Morality: Heroic
Creator: @Manoa
Difficulty Level: Easily soloable
Arc Description: Old Mrs. Shepherd's precious felines have gone missing! Help the crazy old cat lady find them before it's too late!
Arc Length: Four missions
Why you think it deserves to be played/discussed: This arc is very cute, very funny, but also nicely written and plotted. Manoa's choice of maps is great and they make sense for what you're doing. She also does a great job on wordplay and makes some very groan-worthy puns. I enjoyed this quite a bit and look forward to more arcs by Manoa.

Arc Name: The Transcendent Part 1
Arc ID: 55527
Morality: Heroic
Creator: @Fanny
Difficulty Level: I didn't have any trouble soloing it. It would, however, make a fun arc for a team.
Arc Description: Heroes are going missing and no one knows why or who is doing it. The Dusk Vanguard is caught up in an inter-temporal mess when one of their members is injected with a toxin that will eventually kill her.
Arc Length: Four missions
Why you think it deserves to be played/discussed: Fanny does a great job of telling the story of her SG - The Dusk Vanguard. In addition to telling her story, she weaves a tale of intrigue and mystery that it's up to you to solve. I'm really looking forward to part 2!

Arc Name: Through Fire and Flame
Arc ID: 54320
Morality: Heroic
Creator: @Living Hellfire
Difficulty Level: I had no trouble soloing it.
Arc Description: Positron has sent you a message. He needs to see you, immediately. He said someting about an Arachnos plot and a missing hero.
Arc Length: Four missions
Why you think it deserves to be played/discussed: What can I say? I'm a sucker for a story about heroes helping other heroes. Living Hellfire is missing, and it's up to you to find him. I liked this story, but would like to see Liv expand it just a bit. One unintended bit of comedy in this arc is that Positron, as a contact, is bugged. Be prepared for some rather unusual behavior out of him when you get back from the first mission.

Arc Name: Science Gone Wrong
Arc ID: 1488
Morality: Heroic
Creator: @Gaderath
Difficulty Level: I ran it on a team of three on Unyeilding, and we didn't have any issues.
Arc Description: Look into who is behind experimenting on random citizens. THere are several places that will probably be difficult for the average soloer or light team.
Arc Length: Four missions
Why you think it deserves to be played/discussed: Gad tells an interesting story in this arc, and the only complaint I have is that it could be expanded a bit more. I'd like to know more. I did like it, however, and would play it again.

Arc Name: What If....#1. Hurtz Family
Arc ID: 95628
Morality: Heroic
Creator: @Killerhurtz
Difficulty Level: I ran this with a team mate, and we didn't have any difficulties
Arc Description: A low level soldier looking to make a name for himself spies on the 5th Column for the underground resistance known as the Council. He kidnaps a family for ransom, but when things don't go according to plan, he eliminates them. This simulation has you saving the family.
Arc Length: Three missions
Why you think it deserves to be played/discussed: Killer has an interesting take on the MA, as he states up front that his arc is a simulation, an exercise in "what if." I liked that a great deal. It's a take I haven't seen in any other arc I have run so far. The only complaint I had about this arc is that the violence described in the text made me a bit squeamish at times. Overall, however, it was a fun and interesting arc to play.

Arc Name: A Little RnR
Arc ID: 17523
Morality: Heroic
Creator: @Thornster
Difficulty Level: I ran the arc with a teamate (Thronster himself!), and while it was a challenge at times, it wasn't too hard.
Arc Description: There is a group of out-of-towners in our fair city. When approached they said they were here for some RnR, but word on the street is that it may be more of the rowdy kind. They don't seem like tourists, so lets find out why they are here.
Arc Length: Three missions
Why you think it deserves to be played/discussed: Throny's custom faction is very nicely done, and quite good looking. They're not too easy, and not too difficult. The story is completely unique and doesn't rely on canon, yet it feels like it belongs to the CoH world. The story takes some jabs at pop culture and modern life and flows quite nicely.

Arc Name: The Burning of Hearts
Arc ID: 2260
Morality: Villainous
Creator: @DeepBlue
Difficulty Level: Easily soloable
Arc Description: Harrier Payne has a broken heart; the love of his life left him for another man, and he really expected better of her. She needs to be taught a lesson, and he'll pay for your help.
Arc Length: Four missions
Why you think it deserves to be played/discussed: I really enjoyed DB's arc "In The Shadow Of The Tower" very much, so I was eager to experience another of his arcs. And this one did not disappoint. The story is more villainous than most low level villain content (think of Weston Phipps, but at level 10). At times, it made me a bit uneasy, but then again that's what players said they wanted to see in villain content. It's nicely written and well executed.

Arc Name: Uncreation
Arc ID: 6832
Morality: Neutral
Creator: @Muu
Difficulty Level: Could be soloed with some challenge, but it's not overly difficult.
Arc Description: It is possible - through no fault of your own, and due to circumstances completely out of your hands - that you are about to destroy the Universe.
Arc Length: Five missions
Why you think it deserves to be played/discussed: Mekkanos suggested this arc to me, and I played it because I really enjoyed Muu's other arc "The Footsteps Initiative." This arc, however, is nothing like "Footsteps." This arc will leave you with more questions than answers, but despite that I enjoyed it. I think. I'm still working it over in my head.

Title: "Dr. Thomas' First Day"
Arc ID: #103934
Creator’s Global Name: @ArwenDarkblade
Difficulty Level: Easy to Sort-Of Hard
Synopsis – Dr. Steven Thomas thought that being a D.A.T.A scientist would be fun. He was wrong.
Number of EB/AVS – Just one
Story Type – Mostly serious, but told in a funny manner
Mission Count: 3
Estimated Time to Play: Roughly 30 minutes.

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Does this work for you?

How about this one?

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Yup. Those work just fine. Tic's comes back as an error.

Tic, that link doesn't work.

I've been doing a lot of arcs lately, and unfortunately haven't had the time to post reviews. It should be noted that each and every one of these deserve their own post, but because I don't want to spam the forums, I'm putting them all in one. I hope the authors understand.

Arc Name: Welcome To My Nightmare
Arc ID: 77274
Morality: Neutral
Creator: @Abraxxus
Difficulty Level: There are a few boss battles, one EB/AV fight. It's nothing terribly difficult, but you might want some back up.
Arc Description: Strange things are afoot.
Arc Length: 5 missions
Why you think it deserves to be played/discussed: This story tells a disturbing tale of a little boy named Steven. Brax does an excellent job of creating something that is wholly unique to the CoH world, but doesn't feel the least bit out of place. The story is very well written, is completely creepy, but also very funny at times. Brax's custom enemies are nicely done and look great. He also uses character models you don't see too often to create an ethereal, otherworldly experience. It's a very well-crafted arc and one of the best I've played yet.

Arc Name: The Footsteps Initiative
Arc ID: 2291
Morality: Heroic
Creator: @Muu
Difficulty Level: Easily soloable
Arc Description: The Footsteps Initiative exists to partner up established Heroes - like you - with a group of youngsters, thereby allowing the newer heroes to benefit from your wisdom and experience. Registering with Footsteps is your chance to help shape the next generation of costumed vigilante.
Arc Length: Four missions
Why you think it deserves to be played/discussed: I ran this arc after watching Laser Jesus and Living Hellfire argue over its merit. I became curious to see what they were talking about, and am very glad that I did. This arc has to be one of the best I have played yet, due to the fact that it's completely self-referential and meta to the extreme. I laughed so hard doing this arc, especially when I read the bios of the unique characters. Gotta side with LJ on this one (sorry Liv) - this arc is awesome.

Arc Name: Martian Chimpanzees and the Cyborg Cheerleaders of DOOM!
Arc ID: 69947
Morality: Heroic
Creator: @Loonatic
Difficulty Level: Easily soloable
Arc Description: Martian Chimpanzee invaders! Cyborg Cheerleaders! 'nuff said.
Arc Length: Four missions
Why you think it deserves to be played/discussed: I originally ran this arc just because the title caught my eye. I wasn't expecting much, but it was very good! The contact is unique, and his dialogue had me cracking up. The custom faction in this mission is very well done, and looks great. The chatter of the boss in the first mission had tears rolling down my face. The whole thing is just great.

Arc Name: Soldiers of Fortune
Arc ID: 4431
Morality: Villainous
Creator: @Mekkanos
Difficulty Level: Easily soloable. One EB fight
Arc Description: Fight two ruthless mercenary groups for an ancient item of power with the help of some unusual allies!
Arc Length: Five missions
Why you think it deserves to be played/discussed: Mekkanos created a very nice custom group to tell a story that uses known canon. He weaves the two together nicely to create an interesting story. I liked this one a lot, as it uses maps you don't see very often.

Arc Name: Rise of the Drakule
Arc ID: 51357
Morality: Neutral
Creator: @LaserJesus
Difficulty Level: Quite challenging solo, but not impossible. Lots of fun with a team.
Arc Description: An ancient prophecy portends the rise of the evil Drakule. You must venture deep within his lair and destroy him!
Arc Length: Two missions
Why you think it deserves to be played/discussed: LJ takes a Justice server in-joke and makes it pure gold. His custom characters are very well done, and are challenging without being over done. The last fight is a lot of fun with a group.

Arc Name: Return of the Revenge of the Son of Drakule Part 2: First Blood
Arc ID: 84543
Morality: Neutral
Creator: @LaserJesus
Difficulty Level: Better suited for team play, but not impossible solo
Arc Description: The dark lord of darkness, Drakule, has been banished to his prison in the underworld, but a new and terrible threat has risen to destroy the mortal realm!
Arc Length: Three missions
Why you think it deserves to be played/discussed: This sequel is just as good as the original. Funny, sarcastic, and 100% Justice lunacy. Nicely done.

Arc Name: Saul Rubenstien's Discount Task Force
Arc ID: 1012
Morality: Heroic
Creator: @Ascendant
Difficulty Level: Easily soloable
Arc Description: Friends, do you want action, adventure, danger, and maybe a little romance, but don't want to pay for "Name Brand" Task Forces run by pricey heroes like Positron and Statesman? Then, come visit me, Saul Rubenstien, and I'll put you and any of your friends in a brand new Task Force for only $19.99!
Arc Length: Four missions
Why you think it deserves to be played/discussed: This is the only Dev's Choice arc I have played (yet) that I actually thought deserved the honor. The entire time you are playing this, you know the contact is screwing you, but you don't care. It's fun to play, hilarious to read, and very well done.

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Arc Name: In the Shadow of the Towers
Arc ID: 1402
Morality: Hero
Creator: @TheDeepBlue
Why you think it deserves to be played: Ok this story arc is everything I always wanted in City of Heroes. Basically you are working WITH that's right, with not for, the Paragon Police Department. And the reason it was instantly likeable was the part where the chief says "I know this is low level stuff but we are overbooked on crime and honestly one hero can do what a squad of my best people can do".
That is the kind of stuff I like to here in CoH because superheroes ARE supposed to be better than a normal police member but yet we pretty much end up getting stuck working for them like we're an average citizen. Despite being exemplar'd to 15 this is one of those really well written arcs that makes me ignore that I just lost a buncha my powers.

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I ran this arc on Talia's recommendation, and I enjoyed it very much. DeepBlue did an excellent job with his story telling, and the humor in it is very funny without overshadowing the rest of the story. The way he interweaves the canon into his story is very well done, and this arc plays like something that could be in the actual game.

Arc Name: Cry Havoc
Arc ID: 86194
Faction: Various
Creator Global/Forum Name: @ArwenDarkblade
Difficulty Level: There are a few EB/AV encounters, but nothing terribly difficult.
Synopsis: What starts out as a humble research project gets everyone involved more than they bargained for.

Well I think this sucks.

Goodbye and good luck, Ex. Don't be a stranger.