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One of the reasons I joined the BBC in the first place is that, like many Base lovers, I was frustrated. However despite my frustration I was reminded of several things:

1) The Devs DO listen. They may not respond, they may not be ABLE to respond but they DO listen.

2) It was once said (no, I can't quote chapter and verse) that one of the frustrating things for the Devs regarding Bases is that "Players weren't using them as intended." My first question was "Well HOW did you intend for us to use them then?" Unfortunately other issues rose to the top and the whole matter went down the priority list. We're trying to bring it to the top or at least put it back on the radar.

3) Many features in the game remained broken or at least underperforming for YEARS but were eventually fixed or improved. A short list includes the train/ferry system, Defiance for Blasters, Vigilance for Defenders and the tweaking of numerous Powers. The supporters of each of these felt like the redheaded stepchildren for a long time until they were finally justified. The BBC thinks that if we can put the topic of Bases back on the table we'll get our day in the sun as well. We've been told that this will work.

4) You always miss all the shots you don't try for. Yes, it's cliche' but it still holds true. We in the Base Community can whine and cry about being ignored all we want and doing so will guarantee that nothing gets done. Or we can try a different tack to get noticed.

People close to the Devs have informed me that the best way to get their attention is to wrap the idea in a brick and put it through the window, figuratively speaking. We need to DO something that shows support for Bases that actually takes some coordination and effort. Making lists won't do it. Our current contest is the first step to test the waters on the Base Community's ability to come together. The second step (after we've tapped everyone on the shoulder to remind them we're here) is to actually DO something that will make the Devs see us. MAKE them see that there are enough of us that our viewpoints matter. Most importantly, let them know that there's money to be made from us since they are, first and foremost, a business.

I don't want another list. We have those. I don't want a stream of ragequits over Bases. We lose support that way, not gain it. I don't want people whining about how we're still being ignored. Whiners GET ignored BECAUSE they're whining.

I want a revolution. I want a sea of Base Community members to gather together in one place, at one time, and collectively raise their voices to the heavens. I want to raise a noise so great that the God/Devs themselves will look down and wonder what the ruckus is. I want us to suck it up, forget all the past sulking and whining and indignation and try one last time to get the respect we feel we deserve. If we get it then we can say "Yeah, we did it!" If not, we can quietly take our bats and gloves and go home. But at least we'll know that we've tried. Not sort of tried...but poured out our hearts and souls and left it all out on the field. I don't want Bases and SGs to sink forever due to apathy and neglect. If they're to die I want them to go out in a blaze of glory.

/soapbox

The Base Building Committee is currently running an event to try and rally Base Builders. The thread is on the Base Forum.

The BBC has been told by 'persons close to the Devs that Bases get no luv because atm they attract very little attention relatively speaking. We can make all the lists we want but we have to prove that we're interested enough to put forth effort.

The Base Community needs to show the Devs that we're willing to work for Base improvements...not just make lists of wants and demands. The BBC is planning a series of events to raise Base awareness but we NEED people to put forth the effort...not just gripe.

The Base Building Committee is currently running an event to try and rally Base Builders. The thread is on the Base Forum.

Bases get no luv because atm they attract very little attention relatively speaking. Earlier efforts to get the Base Community to actually DO something to convince the Devs to take notice all fell through.

The Base Community needs to show the Devs that we're willing to work for Base improvements...not just make lists of wants and demands. The BBC is planning a series of events to raise Base awareness but we NEED people to put forth the effort...not just gripe.

First time my Stone Brute with piles of Fury got in the Stone Fist/Stone Mallet/Heavy Mallet trio. I love the sound and animation FX of that set and when all three hit, in that order, it feels more like a seismic event than an attack chain.

First time I ever saw an AOE fired off with Power Boost. I think it was a Sonic Blaster doing Wail. Stunned like everything...even the bosses.

First time my Electric/Shield Brute skipped across two spawns with Lightning Bolt and then Shield Charge. The rest of the team followed up and finished them off but there was this pause when everyone was thinking "Wow...so THAT's why so many people like that combo!"

The one and only time I ever saw Trapdoor defeated in under a minute. Was on a team of folks running the arc and most of us had Traps. So on a lark we trapped the doorway with everything we had and then sniped Trapdoor. The blast almost froze my screen, knocked him into the magma and cooked him. Epic...

First time my Fire Blaster was in an ITF talking to the Oracle and we got jumped by the ambush. I was running pretty high on Defiance, hit a big red, popped Aim/BU and then Inferno. Spawn go away...team happy.

I agree with some of what the OP said. Personally I HATE getting a cave door and winding up in a 3-story office building.

Some of the unique maps can ONLY be found in TFs or the AE. Why spend all that art time making some really cool maps only to limit their use. Yes, if you overuse them the wow factor goes away, but I don't see a problem with getting a little more play time out of them.

One thing I've seen in recent years is entering an instance from a new door. IMHO many of the old maps would look fresher if we started the mission at a different point on the map. This should be easier to program than drawing up whole instances.

A way to randomize enemy spawn points a little wouldn't hurt either. Having the mobs spawn at the same point on the same maps all the time is one of the things that makes old missions feel old.

I can understand them not wanting people to farm some of the enemies. But seriously, with the AE I think that bird has flown.

Set the summoned targets to give half or a quarter of the XP that they would if they were encountered as a seperate mob. then the farmers won't bother and those of us who play it straight get something for the effort.

As for Carnies and others that summon a set number of enemies (with Phantasm or whatever) simply make them worth more base XP (if they havn't already) to reflect the tougher opponent.

I thought we had one of these but my search-fu is apparently weak so here goes:

We have Time manipulation coming soon and Two-Handed Weapons in the pipeline. I'm big on theme rather than actual game effect so thematically speaking what new Powersets would YOU like to see?

1) Water Manipulation. yeah yeah...too tough on the graphics blah blah. Stow that...I don't believe it. If the Devs wanted it badly enough they'd figure it out. Likely with lots of KB powers and perhaps a steam cloud sort of thing?

2) Probability/Luck Manipulation. I can see this as to-hit buffs for the team, to-hit debuffs on the enemy, Defense buffs for the team and some sort of bad luck direct attack.

3) Size Change/Shape Shift. Yeah...another one I keep hearing is too hard. But I'm not talking about going from 4 legs to 2 here. Make the biggest form based on the Shivans and the smallest on the smallest you can get out of the Costume Creator.

4) Thrown Weapons. Obviously a Blaster set, this Powerset enables the character to throw things like knives and manhole covers at an enemy.


Any other fave suggestions?

I've seen this before but rarely now that some Tank builds do good DPS and don't have to be babysat by support toons. As others have said, other ATs stack better. Multiple Holds and other mezzes stack, and everyone likes more damage.

One thing I try to do is keep an eye on the squishies on the Team. If the Blaster starts taking damage I click on him and Taunt his target. That gives him some breathing room and is easier for me than trying to Taunt everyone. Especially when the battle starts ranging around the map.

Miss Liberty: You mean I have to train up even MORE newbs? Oh...the new entry point will be in Galaxy City. Wait...WHAT?!?!?!

Manticore: So...how many TA/Archery Defenders will I get to train up THIS time?

Dr Aeon: Mwahahahaha! Yes! My Time Distorter worked! By going back in time and teaching my temporal theories to all of thos morons who scoffed at me in school I've now managed to cause reality to manifest as Temporal Control!

Huh? What do you mean that I will no longer have exclusive control over Time? So...in trying to convince others that my ideas were sound I've just rendered myself OBSOLETE? Turn that thing off! We'll scrub that one and re-record it. LIVE? What do you mean LIVE?


((Best LOL I've had all week btw!))

Very nice! If it's decided that an entry is too good to pass up we'll figure out the avatar somehow. We want to encourage creativity, not stifle it with the avatar size limitations.

I've ranted about this every time I see a new Dance Emote. Seriously? We have 300 Emotes and we STILL can't have a decent Team Search?

The City of Heroes Base Building Committee would like to announce their first formal event!

Contestants should design a logo using Base Decorations and Components, take a screenshot and then post it in their reply to this thread.

The items used should be available from the basic Base Editor as opposed to exotic items that must be unlocked or purchased.

Each player shall be limited to three entries.

Entrees will be accepted from today until July 24th. Final judging will be completed by July 31st.

First Place: 500 million Inf and the continued use of the winning logo for the Base Building Committee.

Second Place: 250 million Inf.

Third Place: 100 million Inf.

Fourth Place: 50 million Inf.

Please show your support for Bases and the Base Building Committee by entering!

The following is an example and not a real entry:

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