Phantom Patriot

Originally Posted by bAss_ackwards

I am severely disappointed that we do not get the Tron costume.

Originally Posted by DarkAvatar

Welcome to Paragon. The City of Heroes where you and your friends can be CHAMPIONS ONLINE.

Originally Posted by Mornediel

So, I read the new announcement about I17, Dark Mirror. Mostly really cool stuff. But, I did notice that with it, people will gain the ability to create "EPIC" archetypes after only reaching level 20. Even before AE and the power-leveling madness that ensued, it was not hard at ALL to reach 20 in a single day. But 50 on the other hand took some work. Especially the 40's range, which anyone who was around then will attest to, was the hardest leveling stretch in the game. BUT, we persevered. We worked. We toiled. And after all of this, we were rewarded with the fruits of our labor, EPIC archetypes. A symbol of persistence and patience. Simply walking across the street on your Warshade or Peacebringer demanded authority. Anyone who saw you knew what it took for you to get where you are.

And now, that SAME reward will be given to someone who very well just got the game, got hooked up with a team for some fast xp, and hits 20 day 1, and makes a kheldian. I'm sorry, but what exactly is epic about that? I mean, they're called EPIC archetypes for a reason. It's supposed to mean something. Not just handed out on a whim, because some newbie is whining that its too hard to get to 50.... What's next? Start giving out 2 year vet rewards after a month of play? Maybe make a booster pack for $9.99 that sells vet rewards early.... hey, anything for more money right? Who cares about the people who actually EARNED the rewards...

So, I'm expecting that since the glory and honor of our efforts is being flushed down the toilet, there is going to be some sort of substantial new bonus for those who have reached the pinnacle of effort in the game, correct? It is a real shame that something as great and wonderful as most of Issue 17 appears to be has to be ruined by such a foolishly stupid decision to include this in it.

I hope this post will be taken seriously, and not just a hate bashing note. I'm just fed up with decisions like this being made in games that seems to take no regard to the veteran players and their efforts. So many MMO's have been nerfed to suit new players who saw the "cool" stuff and wanted it, but weren't willing to put forth the effort, so the developers bowed to their wills, and suddenly, it looses all its lustre, because its no longer something special. Probably the best example in the history of stupid developer decisions being the Combat Upgrade system that Sony implemented in Star Wars Galaxies. And I am quite certain any pre-CU swg player is agreeing right now. They took the rewards that veterans had, and either gave them away like candy, or got rid of them entirely (along with screwing up an awesome game, but that's another issue). And what happened? Most of the vets left, and you're left with the people who are after a quick buck, and don't care who they step on to get it. Quality communities are built through a mutual respect. Loose the respect, you loose the people who make the game what it is. I like this game, and I care enough that I don't want that to happen. I only hope I'm not alone in that.

Originally Posted by JD_Gumby

Bah. If you think the EAT unlock going down to level 20 is bad (dumbing things down, making it pointless to bother with getting to 50, spitting in the eye of vets, whatever) you should go see what they've done over in WoW.

Originally Posted by Liz Bathory

Try UNION first. It has a LOT more rp then DEFIANT.

Originally Posted by Aett_Thorn

Except that a decent amount of utility is added in being able to shorten the distance you travel, as well as being able to regain endurance on your trip. Your way could have a person radically over-shooting their mark, and without any endurance left to turn around right away.