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Quote:Conversely (and this is in no way anything against catwhowalksbyhimself), I soloed the exact same mission with my Blaster with zero IO sets (actually, I also soloed it with my Master Mind, my Dominator and a Tank... for the record).Originally Posted by catwhowalksbyhimself
Just to give you an idea, but first and most powerful toon is a blaster. A few weeks back, I helped a guy out with the Alpha unlock arc. At one points, you have to face down 2 AVs at the same time. They aren't as tough as other AVs, but still. My Incarnate blaster successfully tanks both of them and a huge mob of Rikti while barely taking any damage.
How did I achieve this? Tons of purples and the top Incarnate powers of everything right? Not even close.
He's IO'd out, but not one of those sets is purple. It took me a year to get them, gradually, but simply crafting recipes I got from normal game play, selling them, then turning around and buying sets I could afford. No farming was required or necessary.
At the time he had uncommons of all Incarnate stuff but alpha, which he had very rare. I admit I did more trials at first than I normally would--3 or 4 a week on that toon and 1 or so a week after that, but while you must repeat trials to some extent, you needn't do it too often.
I should also point out that I was leveling and outfitting a dozen or so other characters at the same time I was outfitting this one. So yeah, you can still play casually.
Of course, the two AVs were only Elite Bosses and you do not have to fight them both at the same time.
None of this is necessary. Some find it fun. Some enjoy chest-beating about it (and, hey, why not!), but none of it changes how anyone else needs to play.
I've soloed, duo'd and done that very same mission with larger teams. It can be tough (and sometimes, maybe not possible) to solo, but I've never run into a major problem as a duo handling that mission... and that's often times been just my wife and myself, who are both extremely casual and far far far from min/maxers, hehe.
We both choose powers that we just simply think are cool or fun or fit the character for concept purposes.
People can enjoy gaining a few extra percentages here and there... and even leverage the system to gain a large chunk of defense on a character that wouldn't normally have it... But 1) you don't need to and 2) you can pop a couple of inspirations and achieve the same for a short period of time.
Okay, I am wondering if, perhaps, your enhancements aren't filled out very well, possibly?Quote:Originally Posted by Wing_Leader
No, thankfully, not yet.
However, it is not uncommon to be invited to teams that are trying to rip through end-game content at max difficulty and I find my poor little L50 surrounded by mobs that all con purple to me. I seem to be the only one on the team having trouble hitting without a steady diet of Uncanny Insights, and I seem to be the only one dying left and right because, unlike everyone else, I can't survive all the overflow aggro everyone deliberately generates in order to clear rooms/zones as quickly as possible. When Blasters and Defenders are exhibiting behavior that almost looks like classic tanking, it doesn't take long to realize the team is operating on a very different paradigm than I am used to (or capable of contributing to on any kind of equal footing). These guys don't always buff because their top tier passives/toggles/permas seem to make it unnecessary; the underlying assumption seems to be that everyone on the team is similarly equipped and shouldn't need special attention.
Back in the early days of COH it wasn't unheard of to be summarily dropped from a team if it didn't look like you could keep up. I know that sort of asshattery has largely faded from the game by now, but I still don't like being the weak link in the chain that slows the game down for everyone else. Maybe I was just getting unlucky with the teams I joined these last couple of weeks (I've just recently returned to the game after three years off), but unless the LFM call explicitly mentioned "all lvls welcome", I often found that teams composed of all 50 (+1) toons weren't really benefiting much from my presence (even my L50s).
The scenario you painted above (about everyone else kicking butt and you dropping) really has nothing to do with having IOs or not.
They do not generally make that sort of a difference in normal gameplay (level 50 or not).
Honestly, it sounds like you got brought onto a Speed Run of some sort... which, can be brutal for those not familiar and it really often times abandons the whole nature of inter-team dependency (although, not entirely, but hopefully no one will take offense to that).
What AT and powerset are you playing?
Screw "dailies"... That is the kind of thing you do not have to do unless you want to.Quote:Originally Posted by Wing_Leader
Dailies? I hear that and think of WoW {shudder}...
I seem to have quite a bit to catch up on.
I know I don't.
I've got high tier incarnate powers and characters capable of doing whatever content I've run into.
Do you overclock your computer? Others do!
Do you fine tune your car in excessive ways?
Min/Maxing in this game is like having a suped-up race car for driving to work at rush hour in New York city. It's not a great analogy, because I'm not saying that it is a waste of time for those that do it... They enjoy it.
I enjoy myself just fine without it.
I'm not saying that you shouldn't enjoy it yourself... but you keep on acting like you reluctantly have to get involved in it.
Do you play on one particular server and what AT(s)/powerset(s) are you playing?
I am wondering if you may need a bit of build help (no matter about IOs) and/or a little bit of strategy assistance and/or a way to find like-minded players to play with.
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That is awesome!
Congratulations on the ten year mark! I hadn't thought of the pre-beta websites and forums and such.
I was a part of such forums for another game. And I was very much enjoying that game when CoH launched, so I didn't pay it much interest... but a longtime friend and former Table-Top RPG partner (who ran numerous Marvel RPG sessions with me, where I created the Electric-Knight) was with this game form the beginning and I got a chance to check it out in the early stages (after launch and pre-capes).
I always thought it was cool but I was swept up in something else.
Once that was gone (Taken away! Destroyed!! Gah...), I signed up for a CoV free trial and - both my wife and I - enjoyed it so much that we knew were going to stick with it.
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You've gotten some great replies and information from everyone here (and some humor with the casually purpled out warshades, haha... which, in case you don't know, is a bit of a running joke of silliness/absurdity... but entirely friendly in this case).
Anyway... I just thought I'd share my perspective in hopes that it'll alleviate your concerns.
I'm weird, sure... But I want you to know that I don't have a single Invention Set on any of my characters... They all have SOs or standard invention enhancements (I like those because I do not have to replace them as I level and then I put all level 50s on my characters once I reach that level).
I don't grind, I don't play a lot (usually) and I like to take my time, mess around... heck, I usually like to hop on, run some radio missions or tip missions or story arcs solo or maybe with a few friends.
I have zero problems with any of this (and I am usually soloing on a blaster of all things)...
AND... I have a ton of Incarnate Powers and tiers and just about anything I could want.
I have zero problems participating, enjoying myself, getting on teams, speaking confidently about my playing... and so on.
There is no problem.
My big thing is this... I just don't find the invention system FUN. Others do and there's nothing wrong with that. What is fantastic is that this game is 100% enjoyable without any of it. It is true and don't you worry about it any longer.
If you want to try out getting more into finely crafting a character's build... go for it... see if you enjoy it... but don't worry one bit if you don't.
I haven't.
And I have my Tier 3 Incarnate Powers. Yes, I had to run the same content a number of times, but I did it very sporadically and I eventually got there... I didn't really care. it just happened. As much as I like soloing and running small team stuff, I enjoy getting together with a large group and having some fun that way too. Just in small doses.
Here's the great thing about the Incarnate stuff... For if/when you want to get into it... It's usually only going to take up around 30 minutes of your time. You can run the different ones and go at it longer (and/or repeat them and keep going longer), but you can just do one... make some progress... and move on and not feel like you're grinding.
Just always go with your fun instinct and this game will serve you well.
This game is definitely a casual player's game... It just so happens that it does offer some greater fine tuning that people enjoy getting into. Don't worry though... they're all just crazy!!
I see it somewhat like trading/collecting baseball cards and remembering the statistics and whatnot.
I'm not into it... but hey... whatever you enjoy!
Seriously... this problem that you're a bit worried about... It doesn't exist.
Oh... and one of the reasons that I'm pretty weird in this regard is that I hang around the forums and read all this stuff and learn all of this stuff and know about a lot of things that... I NEVER TOUCH in the game. I know how to get merits and what things do what and how to get certain badges and accolades and unlocks and strategies for efficiency and ways to maximize potential and whatnot...
But, when I am logged in, I never think of those things. -
Excuse me while I continue to add my own levity to the mix...
This actually gives me an idea... I think I am going to make some other people's characters on another server and role-play those characters (not as THE PLAYER, but just the character). It's like getting to play as Wolverine or SpongeBob Squarepants, but without any trademark issues!
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Quote:That would be me! Sorry!Originally Posted by Chad Gulzow-Man
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Also, who's the jerk who didn't try to steal the name Chad Gulzow-Man? I'm a little insulted.
And the customer service department, hehe.Quote:Originally Posted by Emberly
If a dozen people all file petitions against someone for having names they want, the only person potentially being harassed is the person with the names. -
While I am all-in-favor of accuracy (and I would have gone for it, myself, given the ability to), I just see it as a common thing, especially among movies and such.
Here's the London skyline! See Big Ben, The Eye, Buckingham Palace and Tower Bridge - all in one shot!!
Or the Empire State Building and the Statue Of Liberty and Central Park, woohoo!
But yeah... this post is not in defense of this being handled that way.
I'm often amazed when people inside of a project don't use the pre-existing work to build their ideas from with accuracy. And I say that as someone who struggles through his own original art, so I'm no copyist or anything. I just believe in doing what it takes within each and every project.
However, it is no big deal and that's just my opinion on it.
Regardless... I appreciate the original post and enjoyed seeing the actual comparisons!!
Thank you very much!!
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You heard it here first!
Game-wide unique naming system!
- Brought to you by someone trying to make a point about people who don't like non-unique naming systems! -
I don't think I used Brawl, hmm... But I did notice it immediately and disliked it on Shadow Maul!
I do recall thinking that it sounded somewhat cartoony.
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Quote:That is... insane!!Originally Posted by Memphis_Bill
The amusing thing is, so did another friend of mine (with one of them.) We got the *same* name. Same spelling. No extra spaces or anything odd.
Support was confused. But they said both names pointed to my account. I think the screenshot just confused them more.
Curious to see if I hear back on this - in any case, the person that asked it to be held has it.
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I guess you two deleted your reserved ones before the friend made theirs? Or do you all three have the name?
I would have loved to conduct a bunch of experiments with that situation!
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Quote:You realize that this makes it all your fault.Originally Posted by Arcanaville
I am now Everybody on Exalted.
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Doh... I completely forgot today's contest was at this time.
I made a character and raced over and got to Pocket D 1 around 2:50PM ET... but there were no more red names.
Ah well... I saw plenty of great costumes and many joined me to dance with the Monster Of Pop. -
In zero seriousness, I actually tried to pull the same jerky maneuver and reserve some of the character names of all of you forum-goers.
Only, I chose some of those alts that you created as a test on a different server.
I filled up my 12 slots on Exalted with one of each of your test characters from an alternate server... And none of you have even noticed!!
Back to the drawing board for me!!
Next time, I will weave all of your lost socks into puppets and perform a show in the dark within my attic! Muhahahahaha!!! -
Quote:Forget the cats... I didn't even know that there were emotes in this game that could accomplish some of that stuff...Originally Posted by Arcanaville
I don't want to know.
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Quote:He's not just famous... He's IN-famous!!Originally Posted by Xanatos
I don't think this is a case of being "popular". This is more of as case of accruing a large post count largely of snarky posts.
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I love it!!
I'm just going to post a quick reply and get back to you about the specifics, if that's okay!
I think I am going to attend as the Amazing Ape. I just think it is a great event for him (a very willing audience member) and I may get to dress him up in a tux!
I'll look into bringing at least one companion (and I will pass this on!!).
Thank you very much for creating this event!
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Really glad to see the Barbarian stuff in game!
I was a little surprised when I checked this thread, when it first went up, and that set was not in there (I hadn't checked in game at that point).
After seeing that the set was added into this thread, I went in game and messed with them a bit.
Very nice to see that the females got those boots and more options.
The skirt is a lot cooler than those first images looked and it is great to have the with and without fur options.
I'd still liked to have had the fur loincloth for females and some of the other options for both genders... but this is a common and repeated difference between us.
Regardless, the pieces all looked great. I love the new tiara piece for the females (wish the males could get some).
I also agree that the fur loincloth would be excellent in the kilt section, as I'd love to use it with the animal fur legs option!! -
Quote:Zwill was so tired that he couldn't post the right image!!Originally Posted by Zwillinger
GG, I would tell you that "I am killing you with my mind", but I couldn't find an emoticon to properly express my sentiment.
Poor Zwill!!!
Here is as good a place as any to say something I was thinking to post on the forums (after your marathon ustream)...
Zwilly, you so crazy! Thank you so much for being awesome enough to put together the Ustreams and talk with us, entertain us, get us answers, hook me up with that free stuff (wut??)... SING for us!!
You are a gem, Zwill!
You're like our community mascot!!
...Including the goofy smiling big head!!
(I didn't really just say that... you're just tired)
Haha... much love for ya, Zwillinger!
And big props for the job you've been doing around here since coming aboard and for making live Ustream videos of most extreme insane excellence! -
Quote:Ahhh... now I understand!Originally Posted by mousedroid
My mouse control didn't change on existing characters, just on new characters.
Thanks to all for the tips on the "save options to file" option. That will save me the hassle of disabling the Pop Help on all my new characters too.
And yes! Once I finally learned to save my preferred options as default... making new characters was so much better/quicker/happier!!
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Yeah, as much as I am someone who despises in-your-face marketing and the like...
I feel like they did a good job with it (Or, at least, I am happy/content with the level of visibility).
Except for the store being part of the tutorial......
Allowing us to turn off the buttons is another sign, to me, that this is still the Paragon Studios and City Of Heroes that I can love.
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Quote:First, let me make it clear that I am not saying that what I say IS happening or WILL necessarily be the case or any such overwhelmingly negative thing...Originally Posted by Red_X2
Usually good business moves are jerky ideas. From a business stand point its a great idea. People see the new shiny and actually have a chance to get it right now, unlike the old system.
Think about how many people, just yesterday, bought 10's of thousands of points just to get tier 9. In the long run this was a good idea for the games longevity. The more cool stuff they keep throwing in those slots the more people are going to throw money at them trying to get to that VIP status. Even if its just 15 per month for 1 extra token to help them get to VIP that much faster. If they put it up for sale people wont dish out the cash to get to VIP as fast.
Its a good move for the game any way you look at it. You can moan and complain about it until your teeth fall out and it probably wont matter. This whole award system was to improve the game and make it thrive, not to complete peoples wardrobes.
While you may be correct, there is also a flip side to any such business move. And that is turning people off. That can be detrimental to the game/business.
There's always a balance... and there's always a line that may sway that balance one way or the other.
I don't think this aspect alone will create such a large amount of turn-off, however, extreme overpricing and a continued vibe that makes some subscribers feel negatively (due to feeling scammed, unappreciated, under-budgeted, etc.) could send this business model spiraling down.
Again, I am not crying doom nor making predictions of doom!! The facts are that the results are unknown. We'll see how they do and how the public responds!
I do hope for the best for Paragon Studios and CoH, so don't think I don't!!
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And Zwill... Based on the replies I've seen so far... these forums look exactly the same!
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Quote:Mmmm... Stuffing.... Mmmmmyumyumyummmmmmmmm...Originally Posted by Oliin
Hey now. Breadcrumb is a style of webpage navigation. A bread crumb is a fantastic thing for making a delicious crust on food or stuffing in turkey.
... not to ruin a good joke or anything, but I'm sure someone, somewhere didn't know that
Haha, I was just thinking something similar!Quote:Originally Posted by Frostbiter
Not to mention breadcrumbs were the primary form of pre-GPS navigation.
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Quote:Originally Posted by AmazingMOO
Dang! They CAN be turned off! Thank you guys for pointing out the options. I spent quite a bit of time looking for them last night and never saw them.Quote:Originally Posted by Dechs Kaison
Yeah, I'm not going to say it's in a super obvious spot, but I think under "prompts" was the most appropriate place.
Yeah, I didn't find them the first time I looked for them while in beta.
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Quote:Not that I'm aware of! Non-Player Character by definition.Originally Posted by Aquila_NA
Isn't there a difference between NPCs and enemies?
My choice would be Ms. Liberty.
In earshot of Atlas Park chat 24/7. On every single server...
If I were her... that sword would be put to use, one way or the other (on others or myself).