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Actually: no, but point semi-taken. Remember: in the beginning (I2 & I6 respectively) these were not 'gender sensitive', and with the 'Cosmetic Surgeon', gender sensitivity has come across a few glitches, or so has been mentioned on the Boards here.

Again: no. The hue and cry among the playerbase was almost unanimous for gender specific Badgenames to be gender sensitive. The "I dont care" people were relatively few, and the "I'm against it" were almost non-existent. Even then that 'just made sense' for the most part. I could have gone the "I dont care" route on the subject because even in RL I consider Policeman to be equivalent to 'a Police Officer: human'; Sgt "Pepper" Anderson notwithstanding.


Also an example of a Badge that has had it's own problems; although a smidge more rare.

Exactly my point. There comes a point of diminishing returns, which apparently the Devs understand and you do not, where some things just 'are' for various reasons (Doc Whedon as a homage perhaps) including because they are trying to follow a certain paradigm, and in my opinion it appears that the Veteran badges are following a 'positive' paradigm because the Devs are trying to get across that they appreciate the 'pro-subscribership' of the Veteran player. I would think that even inthe face of massive hue and cry from the playerbase, the Devs would have reason to 'stick to their guns' and leave Vet Badges as is. This is further bolstered (by myself and others) by the fact that Villains can and do use these 'positive attribute' Badge Titles all the time.

As stated above; "they had an intrinsic reason" for gender specific Badges to be gender sensitive when it became possible to do so even in the face of gender dysphoria. But being that Villains can/do have positive attributes (even if only in their own moral paradigm); there really isnt a problem with the Vet Badges remaining as they are. The stronger argument was and is for the gender sensitive Badges instead of Faction sensitive.

Also realize that with GR there will be 5 Factions, and how will they be demarcated for Factional Veterans Badges? Or will only 'True' Villains have access to your 'new' Badge titles? I hope you see the problem there.

Step back a moment. With GR there will probably be a 'Renegade' Badge added to the game anywho. What better place for it than Praetoria. That aside; all the Badges were designed as Accomplishment markers, and (although I'm not sure if from the start or later) became chosable as Titles; more is better; we need to leave room for expansion; not every badge can be appropriate for every toon/faction/whatever. There does come a point where especially with a newly rolled toon, you just dont have a lot of choice for Titles.

Finally, although I am an avid Badge-Hoor, I rarely Set any Title for my toons. Neither Title nor Badge Title, and I set my options to show as little of other people's characters as possible. While many speak of immersion breaking dynamics in the game; I only have one: disembodied words floating over people's heads. So I dont look at a toon's Title unless I really want to see what it is (and I dont). But that's just me.

Taking into account that these are Global/Accountwide Badges; they work fine as is and for the reasons stated by others. There may be a few that you personally dont think make sense, but that is a personal POV; so dont use what doesnt fit. In one case, your suggested alternate (Treacherous); that is already available as a Level 25 Title for Tech Origin toons (and any toon at later levels). Additionally, not all Badges make sense as a Title for all toons be it due to backstory, AT, Powersets, personal preference, etc. Not a horrendous suggestion, but not really necessary of any Dev time either (IMNTBHO).

But then they wouldnt be Blasters. Personally, I enjoy my Blaster as she stands, and her alter-Blapper personality as well, but to my way of thinking my Corruptor was more what I would have preferred in a Blaster. But if you really want to be a Hero who Blasts but can stay up on his/her own; perhaps the less damage dealing Defender would be to your liking. I know it's not a perfect solution, and the better one would be to build around survivability through Pools, Ancillaries, and IO Sets, but thought I would chime in with another twist on the subject.

Possibly, but then why make a colorized comment about it? It is what it is, and I have heard others in other threads specifically state that Martial Arts can only be hand-to-hand combat; which is of course false.

If that is what Oneierohero meant; then I would have to agree with him that the MA powerset does not include weapons.

Not strictly true by definition. Martial Arts are the Arts of War. Colloquially "Martial Arts' are generally considered to be the non-weapon-based fighting arts (martial arts again) but Weapon-Based Arts are indeed Martial Arts by definition, and in matter of fact Commanding Fighting Units, Intelligence gathering, and Piloting Fighting Vehicles are all Martial Arts (ref Sun Tzu for these).

You can maintain your prejudice to make Martial Arts strictly describing the Non-Weapons Systems, but it is not strictly accurate except by twisting the definition to suit your PoV.

For all that, Nunchaku? Meh. Neither for or against the idea myself, but I would rather have new content of other sorts to particular weapons especially in this game, but that is my prejudice.

Truer words... gonna go find the servers for FB and take 'em down! My wife is playing THAT GARBAGE more than CoH; HERESY!

BTW, having a BBQ soon; fresh stakes!

May as well give it up; been suggested, and roundly, resoundingly slammed into the grave. PvP is not even barely on the radar for the vast majority of people in this game, and the foundation of non-PvPers was firm before PvP became even an option.

Plus the Devs already said that PvE'ers wouldnt have to even deal with PvP if they didnt wish to; which appears to include going into a Zone that has PvP for any reason unless they 'reeeeeeally' wanted to. A number of changes have been made to the game to make this point abundantly clear that the Devs respect their playerbase in this area absolutely.

SO, while it may pop up as a suggestion from time to time; it is just a waste of typing. And no your ideas arent new to the subject nor enticing to the vast majority of the gamers here.

If your character is 'auto-retired' then I think that 'auto-deletion' would almost be mandatory. In any event, this (and similar) suggestions about 50's retiring, etc. would more likely have the effect of destroying the game. If it is a let down to anyone to Ding 50, and they feel the need to stop playing that character; well, there is a Delete button. If you need help finding it, send me a PM, and I will help.

And getting free slots for Dinging 50; not likely. Extra slots can be bought, toons can be moved to free up space, or as stated above. Powerlevelers would have 36 slot on a Server in no time with free 'Ding Slots'. Silly.

Quoted just so that my response is clear.

So, since everything is apparently available; this is merely a matter of degree of narcissism? Not that I am against that necessarily; to each their own. But as you stated; NPCs say 'hundreds of things' already (a smidge hyperbolic, but every metaphor breaks down). All the threads I have seen over the years here about statues and more 'props' for our work just seem a little too self-indulgent for my own tastes.

Especially since many video gamers arent even near the level of the 'lazy' cop you decry or the (apparently) 'bloodthirsty' soldiers. But keep grinding that axe... it is rather dull.

Actually, Heroes (and Villains) in this game are doing a 'job' too; they even have a Work ID for it, and I see laziness, and bloodlust, etc. throughout the game. And aside from the 'publicity' seeking comicbook heroes, not alot of them get a lot of parades in the genre. Some may not think it enough for their egos, but there actually is a lot of notoriety for a Hero or Villain in game already, and I doubt it will increase substantially.

Not to be rude, buuuuut... when is the last time you went up to a local fireman or police officer who either just came out some dire situation that basically affected your life without you knowing it and said: "Hey Officer Murphy. You're the best. Thank you for all that you've done to keep the streets safer for myself and my family, sir!" ? And it really is pretty much the same thing. I mean, most of the population of Paragon or the Isles doesn't know what we are doing in an instance or even in a TF/SF; why would they be seeking you out for particular adoration above what the NPC's already do say?

I sorta understand a bit of what you're saying, but as others have stated: "those Heroes with the Statues are dead." Besides, the last thing I need when I am on Global Hide is for some wiseacre NPCs blathering on about me as I pass by a Black Market where some people I am avoiding are standing. Awkward.

Statues? Not going to happen (of course); it would end up as City of Ceramics. Besides which, the people of Paragon and the Isles see supes all the time... not exciting enough anymore. Sort of like how we don't usually go up and thank every Police Officer, Firefigther or Soldier we see. Pity.

Let's remember the everyday unsung Heroes. Thanks, Officers, Firefighters, Soldiers! Keep up the good work... I know you're out there.

Why, yes. That is a kitteh in my pocket... and I am glad to see you.

Either way, ICANHAZDUFFELBAG? Need to send my wife's kitteh on the return trip (before I start 'cat-juggling'). Actually, the durn thing loves me out of the whole family, but if it eats one more Logitech cord; I will strangle it with the cord's remains!

So wrong... on so many levels, Zube.

So wrong... on so many levels, Zube.

Meh. PvP is low because the game does not revolve around it, and it wasnt part of the equation from the beginning; thus some refuse to have anything to do with it. Turning off PvP? Take away any rewards for being in the PvP Zones, and I could agree, but then you wouldnt need to be in the Zones then either so why have it as an Option. If you dont want to PvP; dont go into the Zones.

And what 'Warzone' are you referring to? Only Rikti Warzone that I know of, and that is not a PvP Zone. And for Arachnos defeats you can go to Faultline and not Siren's Call (probably what you meant). Warburg has Rogue Arachnos that dont count for the SpiderSmasher Badge.

It is 'just craftable'; unless it has been changed.