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Layer Cake! Just soooooo Goood!

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For all our international users that use game cards instead of normal payment methods, we would like to offer everyone a handy guide to some resources on where to look when you need a new game card.

Here are a few location based links as to where you should find available Game Cards for purchase.

Mexico
PC Tech

Argentina
Edusoft

Brazil
Level Up

Australia and New Zealand
EB Games
QV Software

Singapore
P2P

Malaysia
E-Club

Also if any players happen to come across a resource they use often, please post a link to it.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Customer Support here .
Happy gaming.

The Community Team.

Click here to join the discussion on this Announcement!

This Announcement was prepared by Moderator Koschej please PM him with updates or changes so they can be made to this document!

For all our international users that use game cards instead of normal payment methods, we would like to offer everyone a handy guide to some resources on where to look when you need a new game card.

Here are a few location based links as to where you should find available Game Cards for purchase.

Argentina
Edusoft

Australia
EB Games
QV Software

Brazil
Level Up

Malaysia
E-Club

Mexico
PC Tech

New Zealand (see also Australia)
Mighty Ape

Singapore
P2P

United Kingdom
Amazon.com UK

United States
Amazon.com


Also if any players happen to come across a resource they use often, please post a link to it.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Customer Support here .

Happy gaming!

The Community Team.

Please notify a moderator or representative of the Community Team if you have an addition or there is an outdated resource on this page. You can always email COHmoderation@ncsoft.com with an update.

List was updated 12/11/08

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I has image envy!

These are soooo cool! Nivi Squeeeeeee'd

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Rikti Invasion starts this Friday, make sure you are locked and loaded!

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Techgage.com is running a membership drive. We just caught wind of City of Heroes and City of Villains related swag going out as part of their promotion.

(We apologize ahead of time for not getting this information out sooner!)

Eligibility

In order to participate, you must live in either Canada or the United States. We regret being unable to ship outside of these countries. If the winner resides in Canada, a skill-testing question is required to be answered, as per Canadian law.

To enter, you must be at least 16 years of age and are not an employee of Techgage Networks Inc.

One contest submission is allowed per household, per week.

The winner of the contest will need to provide a full name, street mailing address (no PO Boxes) and phone number in order to have a smooth and prompt shipment of the prize.

Contest Entry & Winner

This contest runs until April 15 2008, 11:59PM CST.

To enter the contest, please complete our entry form. Upon completion, and agreement to these terms, you will automatically be entered into the contest. The winner will be chosen at random within one week of contest closure.

For reiteration of rules or any questions, please e-mail Rob at rob [dot] williams [at] techgage [dot] com.

If for whatever reason this page needs to be edited during the contest, addendums will be posted below with the time stamp of when and what was edited.

There are a few hours left in the contest, so if you are interested in their random drawing for prizes stop by and register.

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Glad you moved the schedule on the slots up a bit so that I won't have to delete anything in order to create an SoA character or two on day 1

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Something is not working.

One day into month 49 now and no 48 month Vet Reward. My account said yesterday was indeed the completion of 48 months. I also see some people have their reward from last week.

Not a big deal, but it would have been nice to have gotten the reward yesterday, on the actual day.

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The four year live Anniversary of the game is April 28th, folks that have seen this badge prior to this date are encountering something that is not intended.

Please let us know if you do not see the badge in two weeks on the Anniversary date.

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Dually noted and fixed on my doc!

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Edited OP to reflect proper mail address for our beloved Snow_Globe if you recently tried to message him via this link then you were re-directed to DirtWolf whom we dearly miss on the City Scoop but has moved on to other endeavors.

So the information and links are now correct... we apologize, or maybe we just claim April Fools on the error.

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April 28th actually!

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OP updated, if you want you can send me the HTML code and I can post the guide with HTML enabled.

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OP updated by request.

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We have recently adjusted the schedule of the Rikti Invasion from April 25th - May 1st to an updated time of April 18th - April 24th.

We apologize if this does not coordinate with events you have been planning, if you need assistance updating threads or announcements please let us know.


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Edition 42 of "The City Scoop” a publication for Supers by Supers!

There is lots of Community Flavor in this edition, also we’d like to announce Lady_K and Teldon as the Assistant Editors in Chief to The City Scoop! If you enjoy this publication give them a shout out!

The Scoop is LFM (looking for moar!) So if you have a talent that would fit in nicely with this weekly publication please contact Snow_Globe or Pants_Stealer


If you have concerns regarding the content of the Scoop please direct your comments via PM to Lighthouse or Ex Libris.

If you would like to do a feature article, have an event covered, or join "The City Scoop" team please PMSnow_Globe or Pants_Stealer

If you or someone you know should be considered for ‘Behind the Mask’ Teldon or ‘Encounters’ please contact MrsAlphaOne

If you need some “Advice” contact Lady_Athyna or would like to “Ask The X” contact LiquidX

Finally if you have a Classified Ad you would like included please contact: Lady_K

Discussion of the latest edition of "The City Scoop" is located here.

Edition 42 of "The City Scoop” a publication for Supers by Supers!

The City Scoop Lots of Community Flavor in this edition, also we’d like to announce Lady_K and Teldon as the Assistant Editors in Chief to The City Scoop! If you enjoy this publication give them a shout out!

The Scoop is LFM (looking for moar!) So if you have a talent that would fit in nicely with this weekly publication please contact Snow_Globe or Pants_Stealer


If you have concerns regarding the content of the Scoop please direct your comments via PM to Lighthouse or Ex Libris.

If you would like to do a feature article, have an event covered, or join "The City Scoop" team please PMSnow_Globe or Pants_Stealer

If you or someone you know should be considered for ‘Behind the Mask’ Teldon or ‘Encounters’ please contact MrsAlphaOne

If you need some “Advice” contact Lady_Athyna or would like to “Ask The X” contact LiquidX

Finally if you have a Classified Ad you would like included please contact: Lady_K

Discussion on the latest edition of "The City Scoop" is located here.

Classifieds

Villain Costume Contest Liberty Server: Over 50 Million in prizes, April 5th @ 5pm EDT Pocket D. Contact Bubbawheat for more info. Do you have an event coming up? Are you going to attend an upcoming event? Do you want to see or even write an article for The City Scoop? Drop a line to LadyK a week in advance, and you too could be a guest writer for The City Scoop. Hiram Giovanni's Deli and Pizzeria Food, Fence and Forgery "Everything's Kosher" War Phoenix: LVL 28 TANK LFT WANTED: Fan Artist to draw my character. I cannot offer much compensation other than any of the wares I would otherwise sell on the Auction House. If you are interested, please contact Hakuro de Killer on the Virtue Server Rats for sale. Contact Richard Ellsworth That's a coded message from your broker. Some guy named Richard Ellsworth has been selling secrets to the Circle of Thorns, and there's a reward on his head.

Lost: Paradigm Shift Device. Contact Demented Cynic at Portal Corp. by Friday. Remember to bring Hawaiian shirt. All you can eat taco night at El Super Mexicano. Tuesday at the Atlas Park store. Lost: One Apex. If found, please return to the Ghost of War Witch. Lost: Hub of the Wheel of Destruction. If found, please contact Azuria. P.S. Please do not use to construct deadly wheel of Destruction. Thanks. -Azuria Help Wanted: Writers for The City Scoop. Please contact Snow_Globe, Pants_Stealer, or Marcian_Tobay for submission details. Need to sell something? Post it in The City Scoop Classifieds. Send PM to LadyK. o_o *poke* Buh! - Pepsiman

By LadyK

The City Scoop Staff Editors-in-Chief Pants_Stealer Snow_Globe Editors Bowfling - By Popular Request, Point/Counter Point Teldon - Behind the Mask LadyK - Food and Restaurant, Classifieds Puzzles - Need correspondent Plater - Content Watch Rastafari_Man- Top Ten Lists Copy Editors HexGirl - Fashion editor Pants_Stealer SpaceNut StormyOne - Art Food Fan Fiction ~Mistress Noire~ LadyK Tropic Sooner Mr_Grey Advice Bases Lady Athyna LiquidX born2luz 2Negative Staff Recruiter Event Reporter Marcian Tobay White_Gravel More needed! Apply today! PvP Correspondents Layout Neuronia Acanous_Quietus Mantid - Lead layout Snow_Globe - Assistant Additional Staff Hostile_V Evitron Thor's Assassin The City Scoop is always seeking comments, suggestions, and articles from our readers. Just send them to the corresponding department or one of our Editors-in-Chief.

Food & Recipes

Happy Belated Easter! Easter being in March this year threw me off again, but here are some things you can try for next year or if you’re having a belated Easter like me! Honey-Glazed Ham [*] 5 pounds ready-to-eat ham [*] 1/4 cup whole cloves [*] 1/4 cup dark corn syrup [*] 2 cups honey [*] 2/3 cup butter[/list] Preheat oven to 325F. Score ham, and stud with the whole cloves. Place ham in foil lined pan. In the top half of a double boiler, heat the corn syrup, honey and butter. Keep glaze warm while baking ham. Brush glaze over ham, and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Baste ham every 10-15 minutes with the honey glaze. During the last 4-5 minutes of baking, turn on broiler to caramelize the glaze. Remove from oven, and let sit a few minutes before serving. Oven Roasted Potatoes [*] 1/8 cup olive oil [*] 1 tablespoon minced garlic [*] 1/2 teaspoon dried basil [*] 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram [*] 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed [*] 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme [/list] [*] 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano [*] 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley [*] 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes [*] 1/2 teaspoon salt [*] 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed [/list] Preheat oven to 475F. In a large bowl, combine oil, garlic, basil, marjoram, dill weed, thyme, oregano, parsley, red pepper flakes, and salt. Stir in potatoes until evenly coated. Place potatoes in a single layer on a roasting pan or baking sheet. Roast for 20-30 minutes in the preheated oven, turning occasionally to brown on all sides. Green Beans with Hazelnuts and Lemon [*] 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, washed and trimmed [*] 2 tablespoons olive oil [*] 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest [*] 1/3 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts [*] salt and pepper to taste [/list] In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook beans 3-8 minutes or until tender. Drain and place in a large bowl. Add olive oil, lemon zest, hazelnuts, salt and pepper. Beans may be made 1 day ahead, chilled and covered. Reheat beans, preferably in a microwave. Rhubarb Strawberry Crisp [*] 1 cup white sugar [*] 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour [*] 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries [*] 3 cups diced rhubarb [/list] [*] 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour [*] 1 cup packed brown sugar [*] 1 cup butter [*] 1 cup rolled oats [/list] Preheat oven to 375F. In a large bowl, mix white sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, strawberries, and rhubarb. Place the mixture in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Mix 1 1/2 cups flour, brown sugar, butter, and oats until crumbly. You may want to use a pastry blender for this. Crumble on top of the rhubarb and strawberry mixture. Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until crisp and lightly browned. Enjoy and see you all next week! ~Mistress Noire

Super Secret Dinner: Paragon Pizza Pie
By LadyK Here we are again, visiting the Bianco's and the Mottirelli's. We’re at the world famous Paragon Pizza Pie this time. If you like northern New Jersey style pizza, there is no finer place in Paragon City. (I understand that in some Shards this is called “New York” style, but we all know what a little ‘burb New York is.) Fresh hand-tossed crust, a tomato sauce with just the right balance to the oregano and basil and the choicest of ingredients make anyone of the twenty-seven locations a joy. My two favorite locations are Atlas Park and Skyway City, both of which are in strip malls that cater to foodies. In 2005, our sister publication, The Paragon Times, published an article about the amount of food it takes to keep a “Super” going. Gigantic portions, high in proteins and carbohydrates, along with the restaurants and food service providers that offer them. Paragon Pizza Pie is no exception to this rule. They serve only one size of pizza, a 24 inch diameter that you can pile high with up to seventeen toppings. Little Tony states that the pizza would never cook with more toppings than that. “We’z have a commitment to quality herez,” Little Tony said. “Asidez, they’z all know, we’z break they’z heads, if they’z don't comply.” For those with smaller appetites, PPP also sells their pizza by the slice.	If you are not in the mood for pizza, the boys will be glad to help you. Salads, from antipasto to a killer chef salad, are available. Traditional hot and cold sandwiches, like the Connecticut “Grinder,” Philly cheese steak, and Italian Sausage and peppers also grace the menu. One of my favorite offerings at Paragon Pizza Pie is the “Capo Calzone.” This delectable dish is meats and vegetable stuffed inside a wonderful crust. A calzone, for those of you who don't know, is a folded pizza with all of the “toppings” inside the crust, kind of like an empanada or a pocket fruit pie. In PPP's “Capo Calzone” is everything but the kitchen sink. There is pepperoni, salami, cappacola (a spicy ham), mortadella (much like bologna but with pistachio chunks), mozzarella, provolone, sweet peppers, onions, olives, mushrooms, sweet sausage and tomato sauce all baked until the pizza dough surrounding it is golden brown. Certain members of the family have threatened to break my kneecaps if I asked for any recipes again. However, I have taken it upon myself to create a passable version of this wonderful Italian treat. The easiest way is to take store bought ingredients to cut the preparation time. I have also included recipes for homemade sauce and pizza dough, if you are so inclined.
Calzone [*] 1 tube of pizza dough [*] Italian meat, deli meats and sausages [*] vegetables; onions, peppers, mushrooms [*] 1 cup of pizza sauce [*] 1 cup of Italian cheeses; mozzarella, provolone[/list] Preheat oven to 400 degree F. On a cookie sheet place the pizza dough. Spoon out half the pizza sauce onto half of the dough. Layer the deli meats on top of the sauce, next layer sausage and any other ground meats (after you have browned them). Sautee the vegetables all together then layer over the meats. Layer the cheese next. Add more sauce if desired. Fold the un-sauced side of the dough on top of the whole thing. Fold and crimp the edges together to keep the fillings inside the pocket. Slit the top to make steam vents. You can add an egg wash over the top by mixing 1 whole egg and ¼ cup of water and paint over the top over of the calzone. Bake at 400 degree F. for 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Let sit for about 15 more minutes to cool. Cut into 4-8 slices, either wedged radiating out from the center or in strips. Homemade Wholewheat Pizza dough This dough needs to be started a day or two ahead of time since it is a sourdough style and the starter dough needs time to mature. (This recipe comes from The Best of Food and Wine cookbook.) [*] 1 envelope (¼ ounce) plus 1 teaspoon active dry yeast[*] 1 ½ teaspoon sugar[*] About 4 ½ cups of all-purpose flour[*] 2 teaspoons of salt (kosher)[/list] In a medium bowl, sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the yeast over ½ cup of warm water. Mix in ½ teaspoon of the sugar and set aside until foamy, about 10 minutes. With a wooden spoon, gradually mix in 1 ½ cups of the all-purpose flour. When the starter can no longer be mixed with the spoon, turn it out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead until the flour is thoroughly incorporated. Place the starter in a clean bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and set aside in a warm place for 2 days. In a large bowl, sprinkle the envelope of yeast over 1 ½ cups of warm water. Stir in the remaining 1 teaspoon of sugar and set aside until foamy, about 10 minutes. Gradually stir in 1 cup of the all-purpose flour and all of the whole wheat flour. Stir in the starter and the salt. Gradually stir in as much of the remaining 2 cups of all-purpose flour as necessary to make a sticky dough. Turn the dough onto a floured work surface and knead, adding more flour if necessary, until smooth and still a bit sticky, about 10 minutes. Transfer to an oiled mixing bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about an hour. Punch down the dough and cut into 3 even pieces. Knead each piece on a lightly floured surface and shape into a ball. Place the balls on a lightly oiled cookie sheet, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. The dough can be prepared up to 3 days before baking. (This recipe was created by Lydie Marshall.) Pizza Sauce [*] 1 15 oz can of tomato sauce [*] 1 14.5 oz can of Italian diced tomatoes [*] 1 6 oz can tomato paste [*] 1 tablespoon of Italian herb mix[/list] [*] ½ medium onion minced [*] 1 clove of garlic [*] 1 tablespoon of olive oil[/list] In a large sauce pan, add the oil over medium heat, sautee the onion and garlic until the onion is translucent. Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer over medium low heat until it has thickened to your liking.

Behind the Mask By Teldon

Staff Spotlight SpaceNut Where do you live? Washington, DC, United States, Earth, Milky Way. If you do not mind what is your gender and age? Male, 23. What do you do for a living? I'm a Patent Examiner at the US Patent and Trademark Office, though I may be looking for something different in the future. What has been the most unusual thing to happen at your job? After coming back from a vacation over Christmas, I called an attorney to discuss an application, only to find out that he had died since he had last corresponded with the Office. One of those situations where you aren't sure what to say next... Do you have any pets? Yup, I have a 30 gallon fish tank with 10 tetras, 3 gourami and a plecostomus, and a bearded dragon named Slinky. Are you seeing anyone special right now? Nope, but I'm looking. What is the most interesting place you have visited? That's a tough question. I'd have to say Swaziland, but Nordkapp, Norway, Iguazu Falls, Brazil and Lantau Island, Hong Kong are all close runners up. What are your top three songs of all time? Sing, Sing, Sing by Benny Goodman Days Go By by Dirty Vegas Bach's Solo Cello Suites 1-6 performed by Yo-Yo Ma (magnificent!) What five TV shows could you not live without? Dirty Jobs Mythbusters Family Guy Futurama Ace of Cakes What was the best book you last read? “40 Signs of Rain” by Kim Stanley Robinson. It ends with the catastrophic flooding of Washington, DC. I couldn't put it down. What is your favorite pop culture quote? "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." - Arthur C. Clarke What other hobbies do you have? I do some genealogy research, swing dance, hike, and make cheesecakes. Who is your real life hero? Probably my uncle. He's an engineer like I am, and after working for government and private industry, started his own company.

What is your home server, and why did you end up picking it as your home server? My home server is now Pinnacle, and I ended up picking it as my home server after a parting of ways with my original SG on Triumph (where my original level 50 is). How were you drawn to this game? Well, I've always been a fan of superheroes, and my suite-mate in college introduced me to the game. Once I made my elec/elec blaster (I was an electrical engineering major), I was hooked. What is your favorite aspect of the game? The camaraderie and teamwork, no doubt. I love the explosions of light and color you get on a big team, and the thrill of taking down something huge. What was your biggest n00b moment in game? Going to Kings Row the first time, I tried to go in the exit at the tram. What was your favorite OMG moment in game? I was on a duo with my elec/elec blaster and my friend's emp/energy defender. We were on a Carnies/Rikti mission and accidentally aggroed two spawns including three bosses. When they were all down the rush was like nothing I’d ever felt playing the game before. Who is your namesake character, and what are they? Well, there is no SpaceNut character, but a number of people still call me Lux, short for Electrilux, my original elec/elec blaster and my first level 50. Do you prefer Heroside or Villainside and why is that? I don't really have a preference, but I tend to come up with concepts for heroes more often, so I spend most of my time there. Which type of character would you say is your favorite to play and why? I like characters that are good at one thing, be it taking damage or dishing it out. Tanks, scrappers and blasters hero-side, and brutes and MMs villain-side. What would you say is your playstyle? Blast/shoot/hit it 'til it's dead or I am. Just keep me alive! Which zone is your favorite? The redesigned Rikti War Zone. I had fun following a column of tanks through the zone to see if they were going anywhere. What is your favorite storyline in the game? I love the new arcs in the War Zone. When I played through it with my Mastermind and found out that , it was very cool. Last year saw three incredible issues to the game. Out of all that was added what would you say is your favorite new feature? I will admit I love generic IOs. It's nice to be able to slot everything early on and not have to think about it anymore. More time for saving/taking over the world! What advice do you have for any new players to the game? Take your time and don't be afraid to ask questions. Read the contact text, read the clues, and don't let the vets rush you. We were all new once. Any closing comments? I can has crab spider backpack nao? Plz?

Community
Fan Art Community Spotlight April Artist of the Month! By StormyOne Once more, we are going to be spotlighting some of the incredible fan artists involved in the City of Heroes community. Each month, we'll have an interview with one of the more prolific artists and spotlight some of their work throughout the rest of the month. This month, City Scoop is shining the Spotlight on The_Foo! So, The_Foo, what is your name? It's actually Foo! What is your quest? To seek the Holy Grail. What is your favorite color? Red. No blu-aaaaaaaaugh! Okay, now that I got that out of my system - a few more serious questions...Did you go to school for art or are you self-trained? Self-trained (and it shows)! I took art classes in school, but I'm a better learner when I can go at my own pace. How long have you seriously been pursuing your art? I've been trying since I was a kid, and have applied myself to learning Photoshop in the past few years...the real answer is that I never do anything seriously. If you're not having fun, then you better at least be getting paid. How would you define your style of art? “Comic-booky?” What is your preferred medium, and why? All digital. I used to do actual pencils, but when my scanner stopped working I was forced to improvise. I actually found this helped me break some old habits. Plus, erasers work a lot better digitally than on paper. Who or what first got you interested in art? I've been drawing as far back as I can remember. I also play guitar, sing, write, and am terrible at maths. I think I'm genetically programmed for the arts. What's your favorite thing about drawing superheroes/villains? Pretty much everything. Attractive women, interesting costumes, bright colours, cool poses... Honestly, what's not to like? Your least favorite thing? Hmm. Fishnet stockings? Who are your top three favorite comic artists? Gosh, there are so many. Top two are Adam Hughes and Alex Ross. The third slot is rotating lineup including David Aja, Michael Lark and Alex Maleev. Any advice for upcoming artists? Hell, I'm an up and coming artist! My best advice is this: be your own worst critic. Never be satisfied, 'cos there's always something you can improve upon. Thanks, Foo! You can find more of Foo's artwork in the Screenshots and Fan Art Forum !	Fan Fiction Spotlight By Mr_Grey Operation: Mayhem! by Corsage Ever wonder what's going through your characters' heads during the course of a Mayhem mission? How about one that's supposed to be quick and easy, but instead turns into a total catastrophe? Well, Corsage here has done just that. You'll notice that there isn't an included excerpt of this particular story. That's largely because this story is far too varied for any one excerpt from any particular section of it to do much good at giving you a general feel. Each section has its own central point, whether it's explaining a character or pushing a little more of the story. Frankly, I recommend this one because it's simply a fun read. You get the varying degrees of villainy and some pretty fun dialogue to boot. Hopefully, we'll get more works from this author very soon. ------------ On a side note, I'm aware that there are many authors who tend to post on their own servers' forums more often than elsewhere. There's a major drawback to this: the Forum Purges. Now, the reason I bring this up is to offer a little advice. Try to move your stories to the Roleplaying section. This section of the forums, like Screenshots and Fan Art, doesn't see the same cleansing as the rest. In fact, there are still threads here from the very beginning of City of Heroes rolling around in the deep recesses of the past. If you want your work to last, it should be placed somewhere that it will be preserved.
	Veil One Memorial Event By Neuronia March 31, 2008 - Over thirty players showed up on Test Server last Monday to commemorate Veil One’s memory with some Super heavyweight action. The event, hosted by Old School Legends and Meltdown, turned into some lively kickball events. The teams were sometimes lopsided (the first one I helped had three cagers, including myself), but that action was fast, furious and highly entertaining. We all gathered in Pocket D at 9:00 and quickly started trading good-natured barbs with each other. Ex Libris adorned us with “Peace Veil One” titles and held her own in the arena enclave as well. “I’m the gingerbread man,” she exclaimed in arena chat surely our community mod had equal parts sugar and spice. She was piloting a Fire/Thermal Corruptor this night. While our team was sorely overmatched, dropping a 36-1 decision to lol ownage’s team (lol ownage with 15, Megido Weapon 9, Chaos Scorch 6, Hidden Prankster 5 and PvPness Pump 1 to Killobot-5000s 1 kill for our team) we all had a blast despite the lopsided score. A group picture was taken on Pocket D’s dance floor, with veteran and new PvPers using the holdtorch emote to signify solidarity with our fallen player. The solemnity of the moment contrasted sharply with the mercurial action of the previous matches. As the attendees wished a “gg Mac” in Arena chat, some dispersed while others remained to a few more 8 vs. 8 vs. 8s. Equal or uneven, players of all skill levels met on test server for one purpose: to have fun. In the end, I’d like to think that Walter Padilla would have appreciated that. Hopefully some who were there will keep on PvPing, and newer players will try to improve their game. Thank you to Ex Libris, Meltdown, Old School and each and everyone one of you who helped make this a very fun night.