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Quote:I hope it's just the Lizard. It's usually a bad sign when they start throwing in multiple villains. (i.e. the pre-Christopher Nolan Batman series and Spidey 3) It's often used as a gimmick to compensate for creative deficiencies in the film. I'd rather see a movie with one compelling villain, like the Joker or Doc Ock, than a parade of cliched and one-dimensional bad guys.Originally Posted by Energizing_Ion
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Quote:I can see where this a problem if your character concept is carved in stone, but I usually just tweak my character concept to account for the realities of the game.Originally Posted by Blue_Centurion
Lets take a character concept I have for a AR/Energy Blaster. Why are half his powers him with a gun, the other hslf he is doing wizardry? But wait, it gets worse. When Incarnated his Judgement, etc, will be more wizardy. Er, ...why is this guy using a rifle if he is a wizard? super-being? god?
For example, I have an AR/Dark Miasma corruptor who is an alien explorer. The Dark Miasma powers are native to his species and he adopted the assault rifle after becoming infatuated with Earth culture and "going native."
In your blaster's case, I would rationalize the assault rifle as your character realizing that he/she needed some means to attack from a distance. It's a tactical (and practical) solution to the Secondary's limitations. Over time, your blaster discovers that he/she is able to use Energy Manipulation to create some synergy with the Assault Rifle. (i.e. Power Boost and Boost Range) Instead of being an apparent mismatch of powersets, your character has actually complemented the native power of the secondary with a new tool (AR) for additional capability. Pretty resourceful.
Anyway, that's my two cents. It can at least serve as a temporary rationale until you get the alternate animations you've requested. -
Quote:Not yet. But maybe someday...Originally Posted by Bill Z Bubba
But she can't actually use it, can she? Not worthy.
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Quote:Wasn't Ms. Liberty also entrusted with Excalibur by Hero 1? That conveys a certain amount of gravitas. Presumably, the sword's otherworldly creators would not consent to it being carried around by a punk. This could be construed as recognition of her greater potential. After all, King Arthur and Hero 1 are pretty good company.Originally Posted by BrandX
I like the idea of it being Ms Liberty myself. Flower Knight was never impressive.
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I think its probable that the people of Paragon would want a successor to Statesman. After all, history is filled with larger-than-life individuals who were lionized because they embodied the traits that their cultures admired. A few examples spring to mind: Joan of Arc, George Washington, Admiral Nelson, El Cid. Im sure you can come up with others.
That said, we should then ask what particular traits would earn this status for a hero in a comic-based setting. In my opinion there are two: (1) overwhelming power and/or (2) a public perception of strong morality. Earlier posters mentioned Superman and Captain America and I think these are good illustrations.
From the standpoint of game mechanics, narrative cohesion and internal logic, I dont think it makes sense for player characters to fill this void. I mean, we already have to suspend our disbelief when a pedestrian remarks, Theres Captain Hero Guy. I heard he foiled a Tsoo plot to take over all the citys gangs, and we heard the same thing about Brave Valiant Lady the day before. And the Scarlet Stud Muffin on the day before that.
In my opinion, canon and in-game lore should provide background and a stable framework for the world in which our characters operate. Yes, our heroes become increasingly prominent and respected in this world, but how many true paragons of virtue can one city sustain? Its their very uniqueness that makes them stand out. If youve got thousands of Statesmen running around, then what was once the lofty ideal just becomes commonplace.
So if you accept this argument, were still left with the question of who will assume the role of preeminent hero in the wake of Statesmans demise. Logically, theyll either have to elevate an existing character or create a new one.
I havent the foggiest idea if or how the devs will attempt this. Someone mentioned earlier the possibility of Ms. Liberty stepping into her grandfathers shoes and this has a certain appeal. Personally, Im rooting for Flower Knight. I dont believe that shes used that much in terms of game lore and shes certainly had a lot of free time since they changed the tutorial. Id love to see a storyline where she surprises everyone and ascends to the next level. Let Flower Knight bloom! -
In answer to the original question, I'd adopt the same approach as Aggelakis. While I'd probably be beneath the notice of most supers, the odds of becoming collateral damage in their ongoing battles are ridiculously high.
If I was a 20 or 30 years younger, however, I'd consider joining some of the NPC organizations that can make "normals" a bit more formidable. (i.e. Longbow, Wyvern, Legacy Chain, etc.) -
Quote:That's a popular misconception that originated where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain. On the plus side, however, the wavin' wheat can sure smell sweet when the wind comes right behind the rain.Originally Posted by Aggelakis
Maybe not Oklahoma, though, cos there's not much of ANYTHING in Oklahoma.....
This message has been brought to you by the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and the Society for Endin' Words With Apostrophes Instead of the Letter "G." -
Dillo makes air sounds at you... but not with his mouth.
Trolls make fun of your education. -
All valid questions. Here's what puzzles me...
If a red-conning boss can put my hero in the hospital, why is he having so much trouble taking a purse away from a civilian? It's like a tug-of-war match when, from the villain's perspective, it should be like stepping on a bug. -
I'm a long-time Batman fan, but this fired me up even more than the Dark Knight Rises. Can't wait to see Smaug, Bard, the Battle of Five Armies and hordes of surly Dwarves. (is that phrase redundant?) Really looking forward to this.
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Quote:I always got a kick out of his euphemisms like the one above. Similar gems include: pony pucks, road apples and my personal favorite... buffalo bagels.Originally Posted by Father Xmas
Horse hockey!
He was equally adept at both comedy and drama, able to make the audience laugh as well as think. RIP Mr. Morgan. -
Four reasons:
1) For comic book fans, it's the closest you'll get to being a hero or villain without having actual superpowers. It's like someone granted my childhood wishes.
2) An exercise in creativity. The variety of archetypes, powersets and visual elements offered means that I can create almost any character I can imagine and see him or her perfectly realized in the game.
3) Intellectual challenge. I enjoy devising tactics for my characters that best utilize their strengths and compensate for their weaknesses. It's very satisfying when you figure out how to defeat a powerful opponent who, at first glance, should be able to eat your character for lunch.
4) An original, well-developed game world in which to play.
CoH is the first and only MMO that I've played and I think I've been spoiled. -
Quote:On the contrary, I have it on good authority that they're a superstitious, cowardly lot.Originally Posted by Vanden
You villain players sure are a sensitive lot, running to the forums to cry if anyone ever forgets to use their pleases and thank yous with your special little flower.
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Does anybody know a proctologist who makes house-calls?
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When my scrapper is surrounded by mobs, hits Build-Up, then a PBAoE attack and everyone around him is dead. (I mean "arrested.")
Laying down trip mines and then having Rikti/Skyraiders teleport next to my blaster to engage in melee, only to go "BOOM."
Watching mobs cower from Cloak of Fear while my DM/DA scrapper takes them out at his leisure.
Having my spines/FA scrapper fall in a hard-fought battle. then using Rise of the Phoenix to come back and win the day. It feels magnificently spiteful. ("From Hell's heart, I stab at thee.") -
Quote:Well said. This whole mentality reminds me of that line from "The Incredibles" where Syndrome says "when everyone is super, then no one is super." If everything is a huge, freaking, reality-changing event, then nothing is. It's just the marketing ploy of the week. I'd like to see comics scale back on the epic events and focus again on tighter stories with solid plots, well-developed characters and heart.Originally Posted by Ultraamann
I'm mainly just tired of these "epic" event mini-series, that go on way too long, and spread too far out in various crossovers for books. I don't need the Civil War/Secret Invasion/Siege/Fear Itself logo stamped onto every damn Avengers book, and half the damn X-Books every month for seven months. Its getting ridiculous.
What I find really annoying is this constant need to manufacture these event comics. Let's decide on a huge event, then figure out how to shoehorn all of our comics into it! Yeah, thats a brilliant idea. I remember when the real event comics just grew naturally out of the stories that were being told. They weren't EVENTS for any other reason than that the story being told was that damn good. The Kree/Skrull War in the Avengers, The Hellfire Club/Dark Phoenix saga in Uncanny X-Men, Byrne's Fantastic Four run, Simonson's Thor run, Wolfman/Perez on New Teen Titans, I could go on and on.
All of those were epic stories that were done solely within the bounds of the single monthly book that they were working on. They didn't need to cross over into nineteen other series, didn't require a separate special mini-series so you'd know this was supposed to be huge. They became events because they were just that good. You didn't want to miss an issue. THAT is what irks me most about comics right now. Stop with these giant, pre-planned, bloated, endless, momentum crushing events and just turn your best creators loose on things and let them tell good stories. Those are what will be remembered in the end. -
Quote:I agree with you about the visual potential, but add me to the list of people who've never found him compelling as a character. You've got a guy who can not only change his size but also... control bugs. Sure, those are two more superpowers than I'll ever have, but it's hard to even type "control bugs" and keep a straight face. The combo and his past portrayals in comics just don't do anything for me.Originally Posted by JKCarrier
I think with modern special effects, an Ant-Man/Giant-Man movie could be *visually* interesting, at least. I picture him in a fight, constantly switching size, shrinking down to avoid attacks, and then shooting up to giant size to deliver a smackdown. That could be pretty cool.
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Quote:There was an scheduling conflict. He and Ralph Kramden had a big meeting down at the lodge.Originally Posted by Mr. DJ
no Ed Norton? sad fayse...
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Maybe I'm in the minority, but I'm not viewing it as a story meant to stand alone. I view it as setting the scene for what our characters will be facing... providing some background or atmosphere. In that respect, I think it did the job of conveying that things have dramatically changed.
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Any of the Freakshow who've had their hands replaced with metal implements of destruction. Am I the only one who wonders how they go to the bathroom? I mean, come on people... eewww.
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Perhaps we could get some kind of "elemental slide" power. Marvel's Iceman, for example, gets around by creating an ice slide, which would work very well for cold-themed characters. You could do something similar with earth and stone.
On second though, though, it might be tough to animate - all those slides would clutter up the streets of Paragon and the Isles. Still... -
Enhancements can be sold at any store, but you'll get a bigger profit by selling them at the same type of store as the type of the enhancement. (i.e. sell Natural enhancements at the Natural store, Technology enhancements at the Technology store, etc.)
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Quote:Are you suggesting that some things on the internet aren't true? I refuse to believe that.Originally Posted by Rylas
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For comic book fans, it's the closest you can get to being a hero or villain without actual superpowers.
As a kid, I spent far too many hours reading comics and fantasizing about being a superhero myself. As an adult, I've reluctantly accepted the fact that I'm not from Krypton, will never gain powers after being bitten by a radioactive spider, will never have a dying alien bequeath me his power ring, will never be exposed to DNA-altering gamma radiation, etc.
When I play CoH, however, I'm a kid again. And all the characters that have been simmering in my subconscious for decades come to life. How cool is that? -