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Well guys, i'm out, been playing this game for 4 years. Too much has changed it's not the "girl" I met back then. I did mainly PvP in Siren's, some know me as Butterfly Kiss (the PFF Watcher) and Envious (the elusive stalker) but after being killed over and over today while hidden (max stealth) I know this game has lost any enjoyment for me. With the nerf to defense there's no sane reason to stay. Hey I almost made it to Issue 14. Good Luck, Have Fun... and see you guys on the Flip-side.

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Lol, I was the blaster pew pew'ing you in SC. You kept getting killed while hidden because you kept coming within range of the SD tanker's AAO, which suppresses Stealth and Stealth IO, at that point we were able to see you with just Tactics + Perc IO.

In zone PvP Phase is better than Hibernoob to get out of sticky situations (for now), especially when you're outnumbered. Hibernoob will just let you sitting there and when the 30 secs are up you better make a run for it. The only situation where Hiber is a better escape tool than Phase is when you get tagged with HE and are running low on end.

I do agree with you as far as devices goes though, while nades and targeting drone are good, Boost Range, BU and Total Focus are better.

Folks, this pre-release patch option is merely to help stagger the load that our updater servers will get once we are ready to launch.

If we allow that hit to take place over a few weeks it is better for all involved at launch.

If there are additional notes or feedback about what is on test please use the Feedback and Bug sections to report so we don't miss your comments.

Regards,

Ex

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*looks around for Tina Fey and Jimmy Fallon*

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Personally I was expecting Dennis Miller.

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True dat, course that was my era.

Of the others that argued between Dan and Chevy... come on guys obviously the real pro there was Jane!

Since Jay in all his sexy glory has knocked out the other bug list from before please post new bugs to this list.

New costume bug fixes for Issues 14 and beyond!!!

Howdy I’m Jay. I am one of the character artists here at NCsoft. I will be making all of the new costume options and characters that you will see in up coming issues.

The purpose of this thread is to fix bugs and only bugs. If you want to make a request, there is a thread for that called Jay's Costume Request Thread!

Bugs posted here will be addressed in a future update/issue, unless it’s a critical bug.

Your happiness is my priority; that’s right you, the guy or girl reading this. I see many people with 3000+ posts; I saw some guy the other day that had 10,000+ posts, that’s dedication. To say thank you I want to make sure that you look awesome while you play your game.

I will be looking at this thread every chance I get. There is no middle man here, everything you post will be read by the costume guy. I want you to be happy with all of the characters you create. We may not respond but know that we are reading this thread. Please understand that not every bug will be addressed but I will make my best effort to fix what needs fixing. There are hundreds of costume pieces and that means millions of combinations. Not every piece will fit with another. So if a costume piece clips with another; please point it out, but it might be that way to fit with 20 other pieces. Also there is no need for quoting more than one person just fills unneeded space, it also make reading though all these posts more of a pain.

When posting, please be polite and to the point. The shorter the post the better, plus there is a better chance of the bug being addressed. Screenshots, Screenshots, Screenshots, they are very helpful in illustrating your point.

Here is example 1: The skirts on the female are missing all their textures. Jay is sexy. (Screenshot of skirt missing textures)

Here is example 2: The zombie feet on the huge are screwed up, but they are fine on the male and female. Jay is sexy. (Screenshot of zombie feet screwed up)

Here is an example how NOT to do post:

*scream* OMG I made a guy like 10 years ago and he is totally in the crapper now, make him work and give me free stuff. BTW all the devs suck and Jay is not sexy. *panic ensues* (No Screenshot)

Hey everyone we have been reviewing the filtered word list, several have been removed although I'm not sure if the list is back in place as of yet.

Some of these you are listing are in our filtered names list which is different, sounds like we'll need to scrub that as well.

We'll keep you posted as we update.

Ex

This thread is the official Announce your Mission Architect story arc on Test Server, Training Room!

Please use this thread instead of creating new threads so that discussions taking place don't get bounced out of view.

Posting the following information should be enough for interested players to find your mission easily within the system. Only the top two items are necessary for a player to find your arc.

Arc Name:
Arc ID:
Faction:
Creator Global/Forum Name:
Difficulty Level:
Synopsis:
Estimated Time to Play:
Link to More Details or Feedback:

Please note this thread is not a place to comment on missions you have tried, please see the author or existing threads to deliver this type of feedback and commentary!

Greetings City of Heroes Community,

We are very pleased with our recent finish of Issue 14: Architect Closed Beta and glad to be chugging along in the Open Beta stages. I think many of you agree with me when I say that the “Awesome Button” on this Issue is HUGE! I’m going to direct communication here for a bit because we have a lot of things going on all at once and we want to ensure nobody gets lost in the shuffle.

[u]Communication:[u] Please post to the following forums or topics so that we can see and respond to your feedback, questions, or concerns.

[*] The Training Room (Test Server) if you are having any issues related to connectivity with the test server.[*]Issue 14: Bugs (Open) section if you are reporting a bug from test, please try and find the best topic to post under for your specific listing.[*]Issue 14: Architect: Feedback (Open) to give your feedback on your play test experience, please try to refrain from discussion in this section.[*]Issue 14: Chatter & Discussion (Open) to discuss testing and other features of the game play experience with fellow testers and developers.[*](new) Mission Architect: Stories & Lore if you want feedback from other players on your stories for Mission Architect.[*]Announcement: New SG/VG Rank # 6 Super Leader!with any questions about the (new) Super Leader Rank for Super Groups.[/list][u]Account Security:[u]
There is still an active phishing scam going around that is using email with PlayNC in the address line. Please note that you will never receive correspondence from us where we ask you to share your password or secret question. Also pay attention to the address, if it is not coming from an ncsoft.com domain it is most likely a scam. Please notify us of any correspondence you receive from sources like this as it helps us to shut down the addresses. If think you may have been targeted please email us at cohmoderation@ncsoft.com

I am very pleased with our community effort to continue to make this game super! After working with you for over two years it is a credit to us all to see feedback from you the community on the schedule and becoming a virtual reality.

Best Regards,

Ex Libris

To discuss this topic with the community please post here!

[i] edited grammar error then had to fix link... bah TGIF!

Greetings City of Heroes Community,

We are very pleased with our recent finish of Issue 14: Architect Closed Beta and glad to be chugging along in the Open Beta stages. I think many of you agree with me when I say that the “Awesome Button” on this Issue is HUGE! I’m going to direct communication here for a bit because we have a lot of things going on all at once and we want to ensure nobody gets lost in the shuffle.

[u]Communication:[u] Please post to the following forums or topics so that we can see and respond to your feedback, questions, or concerns.<ul type="square">[*] The Training Room (Test Server) if you are having any issues related to connectivity with the test server.[*]Issue 14: Bugs (Open) section if you are reporting a bug from test, please try and find the best topic to post under for your specific listing.[*]Issue 14: Architect: Feedback (Open) to give your feedback on your play test experience, please try to refrain from discussion in this section.[*]Issue 14: Chatter &amp; Discussion (Open) to discuss testing and other features of the game play experience with fellow testers and developers.[*](new) Mission Architect: Stories &amp; Lore if you want feedback from other players on your stories for Mission Architect.[*]Announcement: New SG/VG Rank # 6 Super Leader!with any questions about the (new) Super Leader Rank for Super Groups.[/list][u]Account Security:[u]
There is still an active phishing scam going around that is using email with PlayNC in the address line. Please note that you will never receive correspondence from us where we ask you to share your password or secret question. Also pay attention to the address, if it is not coming from an ncsoft.com domain it is most likely a scam. Please notify us of any correspondence you receive from sources like this as it helps us to shut down the addresses. If think you may have been targeted please email us at cohmoderation@ncsoft.com

I am very pleased with our community effort to continue to make this game super! After working with you for over two years it is a credit to us all to see feedback from you the community on the schedule and becoming a virtual reality.

Best Regards,

Ex Libris

To discuss this topic with the community please post here!

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Super cereal?

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Hilarious, go find the awesome button and press it.... definitely worth a laugh.

Overload from EA is the best T9 IMO

The 9th power of defensive power sets, also known as godmode powers (i.e. Unstoppable, Elude, Overload, etc).

While I agree with Krouget that MA will shift the focus from PvP to MA, we must consider that a lot of the regular PvPers don't have much interest in PvE to begin with so I doubt it'd much impact in the current PvP population after the shiny feeling wears off.

On the other hand, the introduction of PvP sets was definitely a step in the right direction to revive the PvP in this game. It should draw some more people into PvP and for those who are already PvPing the fact that you might actually get something useful from doing it is a huge plus.

My fort regularly rolls in the 12-18% chance range against PFF blasters in RV, I still can't kill them though, as I've never been able to hit them more than twice in a row (and that only happens rarely).

If you are into online videos, comics, art, stories, or all things City of Heroes related, take some time and stop by this player created comic group.

The City of Comic Creators a community collaborative comic oriented group that has gathered to bring more online comic action to Paragon City and The Rogue Isles.

For more information and to see their premiere issue check out their website at: http://www.cohcomicindex.com/

The below flier is posted on behalf of the player organization promoting the event.

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To discuss this topic please join the community here:

If you are into online videos, comics, art, stories, or all things City of Heroes related, take some time and stop by this player created comic group.

The City of Comic Creators a community collaborative comic oriented group that has gathered to bring more online comic action to Paragon City and The Rogue Isles.

For more information and to see their premiere issue check out their website at: http://www.cohcomicindex.com/

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Greetings Players,

As you may have guessed we are very close to opening the curtains for Open Beta Testing of Issue 14: Architect.

Each feature introduced in Issue 14 surrounds around the players having the ability to enhance and build around their gaming environment. Players are not only gaining the ability to write stories and missions that other players can enjoy, rank, and level all the way to 50 on, they are also able to create some more unique settings within the Arena, and there are some additional changes to the way SG/VG leadership is set up.

Every group within City of Heroes® plays the game in their own unique style. Super group bases take on different and unique shapes and layouts including themes and stylish motifs. Whether your group leader is named the 'Dean of Admissions', 'Captain', 'Commander', 'Chief', 'Janitor', or 'Average Joe,' we have designed some new tools to help keep bases more secure and in the hands of the players.

Please read this thread by Sunstorm to learn more about the new rank and ask questions:

New Rank: Super Leader!

I'm aware they are viewable, but not accessible.

We are going into Open Beta Soon ™


Best Regards,

Ex

Well, FF is not a bad PvP set per se, not until they nerf PFF anyway. Elec is what's pulling you down, end drain just doesn't really work in PvP and even if you have recovery debuffs to back them off chances are you're gonna have a hard time staying alive long enough to completely drain your target due to DR and supression.

As far as your build is concerned, forget about draining anyone and concentrate in as much damage as possible. Drop one of your three travel powers and pick up Medicine, you might not get a lot of kills but at least you shouldn't die much with PFF + Aidself.

I've found that draining with Elec is pointless unless you have a recovery debuff to back it up like Heat Exhaustion or Drain Psyche. Short Circuit alone is not nearly enough.

With that said, I'd go with a more damaging secondary (i.e. Sonic or poc'ed Rad) if I were you because Elec's one trick pony won't work with FF and you'll just end up with half-[censored] drain and half-[censored] damage.

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I came across this lil music Vid and had to share it with you all.

Great job, must watch !!

Eben Brooks: Personal Archvillain

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Ha! "reach out and punch face!"

Ex

Captain Dynamic Video Finale!

You’ve met Captain Dynamic and learned about his ‘awesome’ button. You’ve also met Captain Dynamic’s Arch Nemesis, The Great Face. How will things play out between them amid the backdrop of CoH’s upcoming Issue 14 Mission Architect release? Watch the final episode of the Rooster Teeth video series and find out!

Enjoy!

Ex

Well, I don't think anyone here cares what defense was like in issue 7. I'm referring to right before i13 hit. Defense wasn't as bad as people made it out to be. Sure, some ATs will still hit you and some defense characters will suck. I couldn't kill squat with my DM/SR brute, but that was mostly because melee, and particularly DM, sucked at PvP.

Defense was most definitely not useless.

I don't remember my widow being useless before, nor my Ice/EM tanker. Sure, when those Fire/EM blasters hit Aim + BU I better had Phase or Hibernoob handy, but most of the time my defenses alone did a perfectly good job at saving my rear end.

About the only thing that consistently posed a threat to defense characters was double stacked rage and unresistable debuffs.

Those of us here at the City of Heroes® franchise wanted to take a moment to comment on solicitations our players may receive from outside sources -- either in-game or through our message board system. We would like to acknowledge that we know these kinds of communications occur. It is unfortunate that people do this…but we also recognize and accept the fact that ultimately, we do not have control over the messages our customers with valid accounts send one another. Although we cannot stop someone from initially communicating with you – whether it be RMT (real money transaction) related, another game company trying to lure you to their competing product, or general spamming…we are in a position to investigate the situation (and potentially take action) once a solicitation has occurred, for it is a direct violation of our Terms of Service and EULA (End User License Agreement).

We also like to periodically remind our players to be on the lookout for phishing emails that appear to be from NCsoft and ask for your personal and account information. All such communications should be looked at with a skeptical eye and any asking you specifically for your password and/or special question information are NOT from us (and therefore, might be a scam). We never ask our players for this information and recommend that you never give it out to anyone. We also recommend that you not reveal your email address in either your profile or signature on the boards as it makes it much easier for you to be targeted by those attempting to phish information from you.

If you experience a solicitation like any of those mentioned above, please feel free to contact us at cohmoderation@ncsoft.com with the specifics so that we may look into the situation. Thank you very much for your cooperation - we appreciate your assistance regarding this matter!

~The City of Heroes Team~