Drummz

As a side note, does anyone know if there is a city of villains background (version) to the new forums, like the red version of the old blue hero forums? I always liked using that version of the old forums.

Thanks for clarifying that Lazarus.

Hopefully this will be looked at in a future patch to be fixed

Yeah, I have no idea what dictates whether or not it says the current day and time or a different one.

Currently it is showing the status for "Updated: 2009-07-27 13:55:02 UTC", but now and again it will flip back to the status for "2009-07-24". Very confusing.

This seems to be something recent also, as I don't recall seeing a problem with the status update page in past months *shrug*.

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After months of tweaking and tuning -- I'm glad I don't do this for a living -- I finally feel comfortable presenting my completed 21-minute-long score for this arc. I should use the term "score" loosely, I guess. But still, here it is!

<ul type="square">[*]1. Overture (5:21)
Paragon City / The Copper Legion / The Hero / March of the Legion / Counter-strike[*]2. Introductions (0:34)- Opening
Meet Dr. David Diaz -- teacher, adventurer, superhero....[*]3. The Looking Glass (2:13)- Mission 1 general theme
Dr. Diaz's assistant, Heather Glass, has gone missing. Naturally, it's up to the Hero to find and rescue her....[*]4. Praenuntius’ Legacy (1:57)- Mission 1 clue: “A Cimeroran Legend”
After her rescue, Heather tells the Hero a story about a minor Cimeroran emperor who was afraid of losing his throne. In a desperate act, he made a deal with the smith god Vulcan to obtain an army of invincible copper soldiers. But the emperor died before the army was complete, and the Copper Legion was lost....[*]5. The Circle Library (3:19)- Mission 2 general theme
By request of Dr. Diaz, the Hero investigates a lead on the last-suspected location of the Copper Legion....[*]6. Swords at Midnight (1:13)- Mission 3 general theme
Responding to a distress call, the Hero finds out that the legend of the Copper Legion is quite true -- and that the Legion has been awakened.... [*]7. A City Besieged (0:38)- Mission 4 intro
Reports are flooding in of an invasion of strange metal soldiers....[*]8. Counter-strike (2:02)- Mission 4 general theme
In an organized counter-attack, the Hero strikes back at the invading Legion....[*]9. Master and Commander (0:38)- Mission 5 intro
Dr. Diaz and the Hero make preparations to locate the current commander of the Copper Legion....[*]10. Moment of Truth (2:13)- Mission 5 AV fight
The Hero faces off against the true villain behind the Legion's assault....[*]11. Sealed and Buried (1:19)- Closing
The villain is defeated, the Legion is sealed away, and the city is safe again... for the moment.[/list]
"Moment of Truth" is my personal favorite, but that's just me.

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Very impressive theHedoren! Listening to the scores now. That's some great music you've created. Keep up the great work, perhaps someone at NCSoft will hire you to write songs for future video game titles

Hey guys,

I created an arc (#227722) a few weeks ago, and within the arc, I have many npc allies that are to be rescued. I set the captives to defensive status and set them to do 'nothing' when rescued. My goal was to make them buff you (emp/pain dom/therm/kin) and not to follow you, and thereby steal xp from you.
It worked great, up until one of the recent patches. Now, whenever the captives are rescused, they automatically follow you, without you even approaching them. I have double checked the settings for all the captives, and they are still all set to do 'nothing' when rescued, but they are still following.
Also, they no longer buff you as soon as they are rescued either, which they used to do.
The only time they will buff you now, is after they are attacked by the enemy npc's. Then they will fight back, and buff you on occasion, because of their 'defensive' attack setting.

Does anyone know how I can get these allies to buff and not follow again, or is it something that is permanently broken now with the AE editor?

Thanks for your help

hey guys,

I know this has been discussed before, but how do you get the Server Status Page to show the current day and time?
ATM it's telling me the status for "Updated: 2009-06-24 13:05:02 UTC", which is great and all, but I'm really looking for today's status so I know when the servers come back up after the bi-weekly maintenance.

thx for your help

MA changed the toilet paper to over the top instead of out the bottom.
It also made me hunt skulz

Any chance of getting an energy melee/willpower brute guide? Or at least some sample builds to use as reference?
thx

hey guys,

Just wondering if anyone else has noticed this. I usually play natural origin characters, and I've noticed that a few natural origin dual origin enhancements are missing from the AE vendor.
Its ones like damage resistance, hold, end mod, and a couple others, I think.
Do you guys think this was intended to be this way from the devs, or just an oversight? idk
It's nice they make enhancements available with tickets, but it'd be nice if they were all available.
Once you get to lvl 22, then all the single origin enhancements are available. I just thought it was wierd that a few DO enhancements are not available.

Have you guys seen any other origin types - magic, science, etc that are missing some DO enh?
Just wondering your thoughts on the subject.

Any chance on getting an Illusion/Trick Arrow Guide or sample builds at least?
They've been mentioned before but I haven't found anything.

Thanks in advance

Hey guys,

I'm having trouble figuring out how to have bubblers in my missions continue to bubble at any diff lvl.

By bubblers I mean a sonic and force field bubbler/buffer that helps with the amount of defense or damage resistance.

When I solo on my mission (set to auto-lk to lvl 50 atm), the bubblers work great. But when I am on a team doing my mission, and am on diff lvl 3 or up, then the bubblers are a different level than I am, and they won't buff me.

So, my question is, how do I get my bubblers to buff me and my team at any diff lvl?

Is it determined by the npc that I add to the mission? Currently it is just a lvl 50-50 one that I have in there. If I put in a lvl 50-54 one, could that help?

Any suggestions would be great. Thanks for the help in advance.

hey guys,

The one guide that was written has been deleted, I believe. Does anyone have some sample builds or suggestions for this power set?
I'm looking to make this my next lvl 50 toon. I'll play around with mid's hero builder, and I've read the Mental Guide - that one was very good.
I'm looking for enhancement help, sample builds, etc.

k - here's what I came up with. Any thoughts, suggestions would be great

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.401
http://www.cohplanner.com/

[u]Click this DataLink to open the build![u]

Drummz: Level 50 Natural Blaster
Primary Power Set: Psychic Blast
Secondary Power Set: Mental Manipulation
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Munitions Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Mental Blast -- Acc(A), Dmg(3), Dmg(7), Dmg(21)
Level 1: Subdual -- Acc(A), Immob(5)
Level 2: Telekinetic Blast -- Acc(A), Dmg(3), Dmg(9), Dmg(37), EndRdx(43)
Level 4: Mind Probe -- Acc(A), Dmg(5), Dmg(7), Dmg(37)
Level 6: Air Superiority -- Acc(A)
Level 8: Psychic Focus -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(9), RechRdx(19)
Level 10: Psychic Scream -- Acc(A), Dmg(11), Dmg(11), Dmg(21)
Level 12: Psionic Lance -- Acc(A), Dmg(13), Dmg(13), Dmg(19), EndRdx(43)
Level 14: Fly -- Flight(A), Flight(15), Flight(15)
Level 16: Concentration -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(17), RechRdx(17)
Level 18: Swift -- Run(A)
Level 20: Health -- Heal(A)
Level 22: Stamina -- EndMod(A), EndMod(23), EndMod(23)
Level 24: Drain Psyche -- Acc(A), RechRdx(25), RechRdx(25), Heal(31), Heal(37), RechRdx(46)
Level 26: Scramble Thoughts -- Acc(A), Dsrnt(27), Dsrnt(27), Dsrnt(42)
Level 28: World of Confusion -- Acc(A), Conf(29), Conf(29), Acc(34), EndRdx(40), Conf(46)
Level 30: Hasten -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(31), RechRdx(31)
Level 32: Psychic Wail -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(33), RechRdx(33), Dmg(33), Dmg(34), Dmg(34)
Level 35: Psionic Tornado -- Acc(A), Dmg(36), Dmg(36), Dmg(36), RechRdx(40), EndRdx(43)
Level 38: Psychic Shockwave -- Acc(A), Dmg(39), Dmg(39), Dmg(39), RechRdx(40), EndRdx(46)
Level 41: Body Armor -- ResDam(A), ResDam(42), ResDam(42)
Level 44: Sleep Grenade -- Acc(A), Sleep(45), Sleep(45), Sleep(45)
Level 47: Surveillance -- Acc(A), DefDeb(48), DefDeb(48), DefDeb(48)
Level 49: LRM Rocket -- Acc(A), Dmg(50), Dmg(50), Dmg(50)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Dmg(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Run(A)
Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx(A)
Level 1: Defiance





Thx for your help

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Been with my lady for over 15 years. She does come first.

But, as I have said to MANY of my gaming buddies, why on earth would you want to be with someone that actively disapproves of something you enjoy doing?

Seriously. If the person you are with dislikes one of your favorite hobbies, it really is time to find another mate, because that one is NOT accepting you for who you are, only what they think they can visualize you as in their mind's eye, or what they think they can mold you into given the chance.

None of the gaming buddies I have that have been foolish enough to end up with a game-hater are happy. Not one.

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Bravo!

I am now divorced, but your explanation of gaming and relationships sure makes sense.

Very well put

Holy Cow!

This is what caught my eye from this page: :
"In addition to this new game altering dynamic, new neutral starting zones allow new players to select their Archetype (class) first, and then let their actions determine their hero, villain or rogue identities. At the high levels, rewards for these moral choices will be found in new PVP, PVE and Co-op zones. Accomplishments will lead to rewards that will significantly distinguish level 50 characters from one another.One such reward is the Universal Enhancement Slots. Ten Universal Enhancement Slots are available to be earned in the expansion, and each one has the potential of adding significant power to the character, essentially bringing them to a hypothetical "Level 60" once they have earned all ten slots."

So, in essence, they are raising the lvl cap to 60 now? I thought everyone was in agreement that that wasn't a good idea? Hmmmm.
I think some more clarification is required....

This is incredible news all around tho. I'll be glad to wipe the floor with my MM doing hero missions now.

ftw!

I'll join also.

My arcs are 1156, 6066 and 6220.

6066 and 6220 have eb/avs in them, so I'd recommend taking non-squishy toons and playing them at diff lvl 1 (heroic/villainous).

Thanks for your support!

Leave me a comment, and include your arc #'s in it, so I can add yours to my list - thx

Imho, I've always disliked not having unlimited respecs, without having to do a long trial/sf/tf.
In the first MMO I tried, which was Auto Assault, the only thing you needed to respec your toon was a few in-game inf/currency.
Now, since I have very few hours to play per day/week, my chance to do a respec trial has diminished to almost nil. Now my only hope of getting new respecs for my toons is a drop of a respec recipe, or purchasing one on the BM/WW. I know about vet respecs and getting a new one every time a new issue/patch comes out, but I've always liked being able to respec every other day if I so desire or just want to try something new with my toon, or different enhancements/IO's or whatever. I do like the idea of respecing on the test server. I suppose that that is the only way to have unlimited respecs in this game for the moment. But that means a constant cycle of transferring toons/respecing/testing/deleting, then repeat. Oh well - c'est la vie.
I probably won't ever buy a respec with RL currency, only because I can't afford it, but I do like that ppl can have an additional option to get a respec.
I've never thought that there was anything wrong with unlimited respecs. Anyone who has access to this game and the forums can get advice and help on their builds, and perfecting their builds for PVE/PVP/farming, or however they want to spend their time with this wonderful game

That's my 2 inf anyways

C U over the rooftops

Thanks for the help Otter.
I did find as I was playing this toon, that I couldn't solo missions, and rarely ever used absorb pain, so I made some more tweaks and came up with this:

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.4006
http://www.cohplanner.com/

Drummz5: Level 50 Natural Defender
Primary Power Set: Empathy
Secondary Power Set: Sonic Attack
Power Pool: Teleportation
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fitness
Ancillary Pool: Electricity Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Healing Aura -- Heal(A), Heal(3), Heal(7), EndRdx(11), RechRdx(25), RechRdx(31)
Level 1: Shriek -- Acc(A), Dmg(5), Dmg(9), Dmg(29), Acc(43)
Level 2: Heal Other -- Heal(A), Heal(3), Heal(7), EndRdx(11)
Level 4: Howl -- Acc(A), Dmg(5), Dmg(9), Dmg(23), Acc(37)
Level 6: Recall Friend -- RechRdx(A)
Level 8: Air Superiority -- Acc(A)
Level 10: Resurrect -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(46), RechRdx(46)
Level 12: Fortitude -- DefBuff(A), DefBuff(13), DefBuff(13), RechRdx(25), RechRdx(29), RechRdx(40)
Level 14: Fly -- Flight(A), Flight(15), Flight(15)
Level 16: Hasten -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(17), RechRdx(17)
Level 18: Recovery Aura -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(19), RechRdx(19), EndMod(34), EndMod(37), EndMod(43)
Level 20: Shout -- Acc(A), Dmg(21), Dmg(21), Dmg(23), Acc(37)
Level 22: Clear Mind -- RechRdx(A)
Level 24: Swift -- Run(A)
Level 26: Regeneration Aura -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(27), RechRdx(27), Heal(34), Heal(36), Heal(36)
Level 28: Health -- Heal(A)
Level 30: Stamina -- EndMod(A), EndMod(31), EndMod(31)
Level 32: Adrenalin Boost -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(33), RechRdx(33), Heal(33), EndMod(34), EndMod(43)
Level 35: Siren's Song -- Acc(A), Sleep(36)
Level 38: Dreadful Wail -- Acc(A), RechRdx(39), RechRdx(39), Dmg(39), Dmg(40), Dmg(40)
Level 41: Electric Fence -- Acc(A), Acc(42), Immob(42), Immob(42)
Level 44: Thunder Strike -- Acc(A), Acc(45), Dmg(45), Dmg(45), Dsrnt(46)
Level 47: Charged Armor -- ResDam(A), ResDam(48), ResDam(48), EndRdx(48)
Level 49: Power Sink -- RechRdx(A), EndMod(50), EndMod(50), EndRdx(50)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Dmg(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Run(A)
Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx(A)
Level 1: Vigilance


Seems to be a little more solo/team friendly for helping those non-squishy teams

C u over the rooftops

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Thanks for the updated patch notes

One question - I just tested my Crab VEATs 'mace blast' power, and the mace being used is still invisible. Was only the Bane version fixed in regards to this: "Arachnos Soldier / Bane Spider - Fixed Bane spider characters getting an invisible default mace when using a powers respec. " Or were both the bane and crab versions of the mace fixed so they would be visible? just wondering - I did send in a petition to inform the devs also.

Other than that, great work on the patch!

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here is the answer your looking for

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Thx - but I tried that and a couple of different weapon options at the tailor, but the mace from my ppp set 'mace blast' is still invisible.

Here's the answer from BAB:

From: BackAlleyBrawler

"So we just discovered that Castle didn't add the custom weapon tags to the VEAT Mace Mastery Patron powers, so none of those have visible weapons."

So, they are aware of the problem, and I'm sure it will get looked at in future patches. Not a huge problem, just something I wanted to make the devs aware of.

Thanks for your help guys.

C U over the rooftops

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Thanks for the updated patch notes

One question - I just tested my Crab VEATs 'mace blast' power, and the mace being used is still invisible. Was only the Bane version fixed in regards to this: "Arachnos Soldier / Bane Spider - Fixed Bane spider characters getting an invisible default mace when using a powers respec. " Or were both the bane and crab versions of the mace fixed so they would be visible? just wondering - I did send in a petition to inform the devs also.

Other than that, great work on the patch!

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What Crab Spider Mace powers?

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I would assume that he's talking about the powers in the Mace Mastery Patron Pool, given if you choose Black Scorpion as your Patron.

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Exactly, yes.

It's this Mace Blast power.
The mace itself is just invisible when u fire the weapon. Just an fyi. I sent u a PM about it BAB

Thanks for the updated patch notes

One question - I just tested my Crab VEATs 'mace blast' power, and the mace being used is still invisible. Was only the Bane version fixed in regards to this: "Arachnos Soldier / Bane Spider - Fixed Bane spider characters getting an invisible default mace when using a powers respec. " Or were both the bane and crab versions of the mace fixed so they would be visible? just wondering - I did send in a petition to inform the devs also.

Other than that, great work on the patch!

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I still enjoy them - the minute I hear that "WHOOOOSH" sound, the sky goes green, and the War Walls collapse, my first response, "OH YEAH" and the broadcast goes out for a Rikti team.

And THIS time, darn it all, I am recruiting three teams of lvl 50s on Triumph and we are taking a drop ship DOWN!

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Now that's some action I'd like to get in on

I still enjoy the Rikti invasions. I get a thrill from listening to all the poor ppl who are new to the game and don't browse the forums and have no idea what's going on just scream for mercy in broadcast chat because they just got pwned by a bomb or something - too fun! lol
keep em comin LH

*turns down graphics for imminent lag-fest*
*locks and loads*

Bring it on

Wonderful news!

Great for veat players who don't have access to the updated Mid's Hero Builder i12 Official version yet, and those wanting to throw on the new Roman Armor from the Impervious TF without it costing 2 mill inf to change it

Great work devs. This is very considerate of your players - thx!

Where should COX go next?

I say have a bunch of these guys invade us on these guys and do battle! Then we all run to here and have fun fighting around here or here

ROFL

that's my 2 inf anyways...

either that or head to Mars and fight the aliens AKA Total Recall style - lol

btw - I am Canadian and lived there for 20 years, so I'm not bein anti-Canadian or anything, I luv Canada! I just think it'd be funny - lol

Impressive. Most Impressive

*taps foot impatiently waiting for it to hit Live*

*goes back to lvl'n up my new Crab on TS*

loving the beta guys! see u there!

Great guide

Here's my build as a reference - let me know what you think

Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.30
http://www.honourableunited.org.uk/mhd.php

Drummzz: Level 50 Natural Corruptor
Primary Power Set: Fire Blast
Secondary Power Set: Thermal Radiation
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Teleportation
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Fire Blast -- Acc(A), Dmg(3), Dmg(5), Dmg(31)
Level 1: Warmth -- Heal(A), Heal(3), Heal(7), RechRdx(29), EndRdx(34), EndRdx(45)
Level 2: Fire Ball -- Acc(A), Dmg(5), Dmg(7), Dmg(23), Acc(46)
Level 4: Fire Shield -- ResDam(A), ResDam(9), ResDam(11)
Level 6: Air Superiority -- Acc(A)
Level 8: Cauterize -- Heal(A), Heal(9), Heal(13), RechRdx(25), EndRdx(34), EndRdx(46)
Level 10: Fire Breath -- Acc(A), Dmg(11), Dmg(13), Dmg(23), Acc(46)
Level 12: Swift -- Run(A)
Level 14: Fly -- Flight(A), Flight(15), Flight(15)
Level 16: Plasma Shield -- ResDam(A), ResDam(17), ResDam(17)
Level 18: Health -- Heal(A), Heal(19), Heal(19)
Level 20: Stamina -- EndMod(A), EndMod(21), EndMod(21)
Level 22: Recall Friend -- RechRdx(A), Range(40)
Level 24: Power of the Phoenix -- RechRdx(A), Heal(25), EndRdx(31)
Level 26: Blazing Bolt -- Acc(A), Dmg(27), Dmg(27), Dmg(29)
Level 28: Thaw -- RechRdx(A)
Level 30: Hasten -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(31), RechRdx(34)
Level 32: Aim -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(33), ToHit(33), ToHit(33), RechRdx(37), ToHit(43)
Level 35: Inferno -- Acc(A), Dmg(36), Dmg(36), Dmg(36), RechRdx(37), RechRdx(37)
Level 38: Heat Exhaustion -- Acc(A), Acc(39), Acc(39), RechRdx(39), RechRdx(40), RechRdx(40)
Level 41: Melt Armor -- Acc(A), Acc(42), DefDeb(42), DefDeb(42), RechRdx(43), RechRdx(43)
Level 44: Forge -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(45), RechRdx(45)
Level 47: Soul Drain -- Acc(A), Dmg(48), ToHit(48), ToHit(48)
Level 49: Dark Embrace -- ResDam(A), ResDam(50), ResDam(50), EndRdx(50)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Dmg(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Run(A)
Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx(A)
Level 1: Scourge