Beach_Lifeguard

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Well I was certain I would be a lifetime subscriber to CoH. I also thought Freedom would be great as a VIP. Instead, I cancelled my subscription a couple of months ago and have logged about 10 minutes total as a Premium.

It just feels like there is nothing for me to do in the game any longer. There were some cool new power sets, which I loved, but it was playing the same old stuff plus a new sewer trial. I hate everything about the trials, so those are out.

I have almost 6 years in the game and the longer it goes without something new the less I miss it and the less likely I'll subscribe when a new issue comes out. I have been checking in often to see about i22 and the solo incarnate path, but as weeks go by, I find myself not caring.

All of this makes me sad. I love(d) this game. I really hope they get this out soon and it delivers. I think it is crucial for the company to really deliver on this issue and the next 1 or two.

I appreicate your advice Texas. Can I bother you for one more? I'll be using whatever I get for other stuff, mostly, but still curious how this one would do with lower graphic settings in game:

What's Included
•Compaq Desktop / AMD E-Series Processor / 4GB Memory / 750GB Hard Drive
•USB keyboard, optical mouse
•Owner's manual
Product Features
•Built-in 10/100Base-T Ethernet networking interface
For quick and easy wired Web connection.
•Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system preinstalled
Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more.
•Software package included
With Microsoft Office Starter 2010 (product key card required for activation; sold separately).
•ENERGY STAR qualified
Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy.
•AMD, AMD Arrow logo, AMD Athlon, Cool'n'Quiet, HyperTransport and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
•VISION Technology by AMD
Makes your digital photos and Web sites look amazing and gives a boost to digital music playback.
•AMD Dual-Core E-450 Processor with AMD Radeon HD 6320 graphics
For fast, efficient computing.
•4GB PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM
For multitasking power, expandable to 32GB.
•Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media; also supports DVD-RAM.
•1MB L2 cache memory
For efficient system processing.
•750GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 rpm)
Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times.
•AMD Radeon HD 6320 graphics
Feature up to 1468MB total available video memory for lush images with vivid detail.
•Multidisplay capable
Allows you to connect a second monitor for additional work space (monitors not included).
•6 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital data transfer and easy peripheral connectivity.

Thanks Texas.

Would you say this one:

http://laptops-specs.blogspot.com/20...750z-4623.html

Is better or worst than those above?

I'm in the market for a very low price, backup computer, laptop or desktop. I've found a couple of $300 units that will take care of my needs. I am just wondering if either of them will play CoH with out long load times and without lag. Ultra mode is not a concern.

I'm just curious how either one of these 3 following units would perform. I am particularly interested in the Sony Laptop from bestbuy (last link) because I think that is what I am going to buy:

http://www.pcrichard.com/catalog/pro...egoryId=110010

http://www.pcrichard.com/catalog/pro...egoryId=110020

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sony+-+V...=1218429233176

You can convert emps and astrals into threads and then you can convert threads into XP to unlock the slot. I am just guessing but you may have enough to unlock it now, or one more run should do it.

I'll preface this by saying I am not a huge fan of the trials. They are OK, but I can only do each one maybe 2-4 times per week, otherwise I get burned out on them.

I ran KIT twice last night. The first time, the leader knew what they were doing, but did a bad job of communicating to the team. We completed the trial while never in much danger of failing, but for me it was just a total confusing mess for the most part. After it was over, I formed the opinion that it was about the dumbest thing in the game.

But, I try to give everything a fair chance so I ran it again. The leader on this one basically stopped communicating at the second reactor, we were all running around like idiots, dying repeatedly, and I thought one a few occassions that we would certainly fail it. Somehow, we pulled through at the very end of each stage. We started to figure out just what the hell we were supposed to do to finish each stage including AM, who we defeated with about 1:15 left on the clock.

This second run was just about the most fun I've had in this game in the last 6 years.

This is probably a dumb question but in the fuzzy kittens map (or any of these similar maps), what powers/sets do the enemies have? Which specific rez do they have?

I've had this same problem, but only trying to get into the BAF. The Lambda trial has been working OK for me. I waited around for 30 minutes to start one, then got mapservered 3 times in a row.

I finally crafted the 3rd level of the alpha slot (the one that gives you the level shift) and I am trying to figure out how to unlock the fourth and final level. I picked out the one I want to get and I see there are a ton of different ways to get it, but they all seem to require you to unlock a second level 3. Am I seeing this correctly? But to unlock the 3rd level, I have to unlock the 2nd again, and to do that the 1st level again…..that can’t be right, can it?

Thanks so much everyone.

OK, it is the San Diego model.

Now, I am not at all against getting a new setup and I am sure I will probably go that route in the next 6-9 months, but If I upgrade my current setup to 2 or 3 gb of memory I'll get a significant upgrade in performance?

I can't see buying a new card at this point or a new processor if I plan to get a new system within a year, but with memory being pretty cheap, it seems worth the short time investment, correct?

You guys are a huge help and I appreciate it.

Wow, thanks for all the info! I don't necessarily need to play in ultra mode, but one of the higher graphical presets in game would be nice rather than minimum or performance.

I know how to access all the info about my computer with msinfo32, but what is what is anyone's guess.

Would the motherboard be:

System Manu.: HP Pavillion 061
System Model: EG134AA-ABA a1230n
Processor: x86 Family 15 Model 39 Stepping 1 AuthenticAMD ~2200Mhz
BIOS Version: Phoenix Technologies LTD, 3.07 7/29/2005

Here is what I know about my computer. It is a few years old. I can play COH fine, but only on the lowest 2 graphical settings. No Ultra-mode. But it would be very helpful to know (1) am I getting the most I can out of my system if minimal or performance setting is the best I can handle and (2) what would it cost to upgrade to be able to use ultra mode, even at the lower settings?

Windows XP
AMD Athlon 64 processor 3700+, MMX, 3D now, 2.2Ghz
1022 MB Ram
Direct X 9.0c
Nvidia GeFroce 6600 (256.0 MB) - Type DDR


Whatever else you might need to know, I'll try to figure out where to find the info.
Thanks to whomever can make any suggestions.

I hardly consider myself a marketeer, but I mostly sell things on the market and have a pretty nice stock of influence. Probably about 1.4 billion across all of my toons. I know a lot of people have a ton more, but for me that is probably more than I'll ever use. I love getting random recipe rolls, getting orange salvaged dropped and the occassional purple drop and I do try to maximize my profits from all my drops whether it means listing high and waiting it out or crafting a recipe and then selling that.

On the other hand when I am in a buying mood, I just pay the buy now prices as long as they are reasonable for what I want. I know without a doubt I can craft what I want or put in lower bids and get what I want later, but it just doesn't matter. I make money and I waste money at the market.

OK, so its just a "sit back and wait" situation? That's cool, although I just suddenly got a real itch to come back to the game and the free 30 days was a good incentive. Thanks.

I even got this email:

Congratulations! You have successfully activated your City of Heroes game account.

Your City of Heroes game account is: xxxxxxxxxx



You are currently on the Game Time Card plan.

Your next payment is due Jul 6, 2010.

I canceled my account and received a code for 30 free days. I entered the code and it says my account is playable until July 6. I am also able to post here, but I cannot log into the game. It tells me my account is not paid for. I submitted a ticket, but any advice? Am I missing something obvious?

They are by far the toughest group in the game, especially for me since I play a lot of brutes and scrappers. I curse them up and down and make a few hospital runs when I fight them.

But I can't wait to unlock that arc with every toon. I wish there were a few more enemy groups that were as difficult as them. Sometimes I like mowing through minions like they are nothing, but it is also fun trying to fight and claw your way through super tough groups every once in a while.

The same author as above has another 1 mission story arc, #217499. Same Level 48 Axe/Fire Brute.

Mission 1: Arias, a member of the Legacy Chain is our contact. This story involves Dark Astoria. The Legacy has been sending groups in there to rescue people from the darkness. In this case, a group was sent to a children's hospital to rescue a group of children, but they have not reported back. Who could say No to saving children?? Off we go.....oh, and the author notes that this mission may contain surprises.

The map is the hospital map, of course, which is a fun one even if used a lot in AE. The custom group looked really great. They fit in with the theme of the mission, the powers all made sense, and did I mention they looked great? Well, except for the final EB. He looked more like a strung out former rock star than an ancient vamp, but I'll let that slide. The surprises just seemed to be that the enemies were stalkers and would be hiding until you approached. It made for a very good effect and added to the atmosphere of this mission.

It is tough to rate a 1 mission arc. You can't tell too much story, but there was enough of one here to merit a high score. The enemy group and mission set up and overall atmosphere also warrants a good score. I wavered for a good while on this one before finally deciding on a 4 star rating over a 5. I just didn't feel like the mission provided enough "fun" for a 5 star. There were no real frantic moments, the surprises were not very after the first group....still a good arc to play and I recommend it.