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When I try, I get:

"Payment could not be accepted for your order."

Then:

"Product distribution failed"

I tried typing in a bogus password to make sure it wasn't just an account validation problem, and I got a different error, "Your NCsoft Master Account password was not verified," so it's not a password problem. I'm getting the "Confirm This Payment" box with the product description and price, and my credit card on file is the same one I use to pay for my game account, and it's still valid and not expired.

Also, there's no option in the online store to buy just one slot for $5.99, only two for $9.99 or five for $19.99.

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Experiencing the exact same...

Arc Name: Tales of Cimerora, vol. 1 : Of feathers and fur...

Arc ID: 12647

Keywords: Custom Characters

Length: Very Long (5 missions)

Morality: Heroic

Enemy Groups: Custom Groups, Cimeroran Traitors

Description: Check out the thread (link in sig) and the arc poster in it! The critters have been updated so that no annoying powers remain.

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Cool! Now we just need the science booster.

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This.
Bring it on devs, we can't wait for its awesomeness anymore!!!

I fail to see why it matters so much.
Too many people believe that Dev'Choice = the best of the best.
Well, here's a fact : it's not true. There's one Dev Choice arc that's good, the rest is average at best.
What Dev Choice really means is : "we, the Devs liked that arc". Yes, the very same devs who wrote Positron's or Dr Q's TFs.
With purchaseable story slots coming in I15, it's even less of an issue.

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That is a nice poster.

Now make vol. 2, dangit! /e crackwhip

(Vol. 1 was one of my favorite MA arcs so far, and I think I've done about 50 arcs by now.)

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Wow, you just made me real happy! Thanks a lot for the nice words. You have no idea how long it took me to do that flier (my photoshop skills are very limited -> thank you internet for your help!)
I am currently working on volume 2, its flier and another story arc that doesn't have anything to do with Cimerora.

Oh, and thanks Niv!

Thank you for playing it! I am glad you liked it.

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BTW, with this new thread, you'll need to change the link in your sig....

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Good catch, I changed the link. Thanks!

This thread is for the discussion, reviews or comments on my Cimerora-based arcs. Instead of starting yet another thread, I am editing the original one (which was dedicated to the first volume) so that it contains all of my cimeroran arcs.


The purpose of the following arcs is to give more depth to the gorgeous underused (except obviously for the TF..) roman zone of the game.



1. The Tales of Cimerora: Of feathers and fur...
Arc ID: 12647





In-game Synopsis: Take part in Cimerora's fantastic history by writing some of its most incredible chapters! In volume 1, help Daedalus, Cimerora's crafter, start his quest to free his land from its enemies once and for all!

Factions: Cimeroran traitors, custom groups
Difficulty Level: Set at the 41-50 range. The arc contains an Archvillain wich will scale down to an EB. You have been warned.
Morality: Heroic
Estimated Time to Play: 5 missions, estimate 60-90 mins.

A special thank you to mistformsquirrel (@yumii) for the help on the last mission!


A couple of in-game comments:

@*** wrote: Great arc! Very well designed and written. Bravo!

@*** wrote: Tough but very fun and definitely creative!

@*** wrote: Wow - that was my favorite arc I've played on MA so far. Great work - 5 stars! I loved how you expanded on the world of Cimerora into broader mythology.

@*** wrote: Nice job on the arc. I gave you 5 stars! The [edited to avoid spoilers.] in mish 2 was especially nice.


Coulomb2, in his excellent review thread called Pro Payne: From 1 to 50 in M.A: gives a review of the arc. You can find it here. (The xp issues have obviously been fixed since).



2. The Tales of Cimerora: From Tartarus with love...
Arc ID: 292389


In-game Synopsis: Could the resurfacing of an old forgotten love story spell Cimerora's end?

Factions:Cimeroran traitors, custom groups
Difficulty Level: Set at the 41-50 range. The arc contains an Archvillain wich will scale down to an EB. You have been warned.
Morality:Heroic
Estimated Time to Play: 5 missions, estimate 60 mins. While the description says "very long", it isn't accurate as mission 4 is pretty short.



A couple of in-game comments:


@*** wrote: loved it and i'll be sure to look for others from series.

@*** wrote: Fun arc! Rated it 5 stars,



Coulomb2 reviews it here, while Saturday gives his impressions here.




Enjoy!

You might want to try reading this thread.
A workaround was found in it. Hope it works for you!

Somebody should give you a medal..really...
After I downloaded the 06/02 test patch, it became impossible to get to the test server. No single message (unlike pretty much everybody in this thread). Test would just not load. All I was able to do was download the 06/05 patch. As soon as I would click on "NEXT" on the updater, it would just vanish.
So I tried my luck and removed speech recognition....and it worked!!
THANK YOU!

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Not sure why its doing that ...Yesterday it loaded up fine. But it was todays patch. There was something in it that messed stuff up to where it can't access test..

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I was on the Test Server this morning before the patch, and after I got the update, it won't even take me to the log in screen!

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I am experiencing the same...

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Insect Blast

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As in blasting someone with insects? Like, throwing a caterpillar at them? Am I missing something here?

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Exactly like throwing water at mobs.....

Seriously though, we need MAGNETISM!!! (a la "metal manipulation"). A new control/debuff or even assault set based on that would be awesome.

Great idea!
Please try my arc, #12647. it's set in Cimerora and is my interpretation of what a daedalus TF would be like.
The name is (in my sig also) Tales of cimerora, volume 1 : of feathers and fur...

Hope you like it!

Your idea is not bad.
I think the problem is larger than that, though. This rating system is a joke anyway.
With SGs asking their members to 5 star their story arcs, you end up seeing farms or very low quality stories reaching 100 votes with a 5-star average. It is worthless.

I think the best way is to simply ignore it. Have fun creating arcs and enjoy. The rating system is only frustration.

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I would like to suggest that the word "God" be allowed in Architect Missions. This game is very centered around different theologies for some very important parts of the back story.

For example

The Banished Pantheon
Circle of Thorns
Rularuu and all the fragments of him.

To name a few. We also have very strong connections to Roman and Greek theology as part of the primary storyline.

Not being able to use the word "god" in reference to these limits our ability to write stories that tie into the CoH storyline. My example is in writing a story based on the Reflections from the Shadow Shard. I wanted to call them the "Dreams of a god", but was not allowed to for obvious reasons.

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/triplesigned!

I am a mythology freak and had to modify my arc just because of that. Can you imagine not being able to say God of Thunder in a comic?

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Any guess when the "developer's Choice: For Your Consideration" forum will open up?

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I was about to ask the exact same question!
it's taking too long..

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People, quit hitting "BUY" so much when you get an error. Has no one here ever bought anything over the Internet before? Check to make sure that the sale did, in fact, NOT go through before you mash the button again.

Also, WHERE is the online box code?

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The problem happens when you click ONCE . I have two accounts and now....4 magic packs. We are not that stupid....

I believe the proper wording is :

THE RATING SYSTEM IS FINE.
(copyright Talen Lee)

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Looking through the console, it had received:

35 Fives
8 Fours
4 Threes
8 'unknown'

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How does one go about 'looking through the console' to see this information?

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I would like to know as well.

I am really liking your reviews! Keep them coming!

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There goes my hopes this was a bug, and not working as intended. Dev confirmation they want people zero-starring. Ack.

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Ouch! And i thought 1-star bandits were bad! How are we going to describe 0-star bandits now?

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If you are willing to accept the praise that comes along with a 4-5 star rating, then conversely you need to be able to stomach a few 1-2 ratings that may not include any supporting comments.


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I am sorry but I don't understand what this has to do with this thread.

I would go as far as say that one-star bandits are killing the MA. It is a huge way to discourage creative players to keep producing quality arcs. I hope something is going to be done...soon.

Had the exact same happen to me. I had to edit it so it fits. I removed parts that weren't really needed (kinda positive) and unfortunately a description on a custom mob (which really sucks...)

AE System
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Welcome to Architect Entertainment -- Neutral
Death for Dollars! -- Neutral
Bare Knuckles of Rage (9304)
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Character/Supergroup Origins
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Birth of a Fossil -- Heroic
*

Classic Super-Hero/Super-Villain
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Comedy
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The Extadine Lab -- Heroic
The Great Chicken Caper of '09 -- Heroic
ParaCon -- Heroic
The new and improved Lord Recluse Strike Force -- Villainous (though I wouldn't recommend against a hero )
The Fire Bunnies - Neutral, They are only bunnies after all...

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Comedy/Drama
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A Super Team is Born -- Heroic
Attack of the Space Clowns (18749) -- Neutral
Cause of How Some Silly Stealed My Wings #1481 -- Neutral
Lawyers of Ghastly Horror -- Heroic
How to Survive a Robot Uprising -- Heroic
Dr. Duplicate's Dastardly Dare -- Neutral
It's a Nice Day for a White Wedding (9059) -- Neutral
TURG FICTION: Ghost in the Machine, Act I - Heroic (althoughs romantic villains could try this too )
Rum Runners of Bloody Bay (3691) - Heroic
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Crime/Gangs
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The Bravuran Jobs -- Villainous (16809)
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Drama
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*

Global Domination
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Axis and Allies -- Villainous (10597)
*

Heist
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Celebrity Kidnapping -- Villainous (20161)
*

Historical (Realistic)
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Historical (CoH Lore)
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The War on Superadine - The Regulators in their 1980's drug war (Heroic) (Arc 7959)
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Holiday
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*

Horror
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Dark Dreams -- Heroic (18914)
Project: Perilous - Into the Chthonian Pit (#3586) - Neutral (Unless you happen to be a mad cultist, in which case, go nuts!)
Small Fears -- Heroic
*

Large-Scale Crisis
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A Hero's Halo -- Heroic
This Is War, Part I - the Revenge of Hro'Dtohz -- Neutral
Win the Past, Own the Future - Heroic
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Magic
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The Amulet of J'gara -- Heroic
Chains of Blood (5492) -- Heroic
The Magical Miss Fitz (5079) -- Heroic
*

Military
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Redoubt Operations #1: Fires over Kalago -- Heroic

Red Storm Rising Arc 4912 Heroic
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Misc. Adventure
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The Portal Bandits -- Heroic
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Mystery
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Blowback (18575) -- Heroic
Dream Paper -- Heroic (13030)
Dream Paper 2: Restless Sleep -- Heroic (16797)
Dream Paper 3: Broken Dreams -- Heroic (13064)
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Mythology
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Anactoria's Descent Into the Underworld -- Villainous
The War of Fate: Betrayal (19698) -- Neutral
The Seelie War -- Heroic
The Unseelie War -- Villainous
Tales of Cimerora, volume 1 : Of feathers and fur -- Heroic
*

Nemesis Plots
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Brass Reaver: Part 1 -- Neutral
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Player-Chosen Outcome
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Hunting the Dark Dragon -- Heroic
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Sci-Fi
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Adventures of the Space Marines -- Neutral
Adventures of the Space Marines 2 -- Neutral
Netrunner -- Heroic (14434)
Above Mars: Part 1 - The Wellington -- Neutral
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Un-themed Survival/AV/Time Challenges
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The Meatgrinder -- Neutral
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Soon isn't soon enough !
Just kidding, this is probably the best issue ever, so the excitement is at its paroxysm !