Premonitions

Ahem *Deep breath*
I LOVE THIS BOOSTER AND I LOVE YOU DEVS!

My question is, can I get cold feet? Is the transition one way when you start? as in, do I have to go in one direction? Can I start roguing in one direction and then switch backwards?
I know that the inbetweens can go both sides, but and that they're in between sides, and in transition to going to the other side. And that you can just stay in the middle if you want to, but can I go halfway and then go back. Let's say I'm a hero, and I start to question the effectiveness of "traditional" heroics. I drop deeper and deeper into the realm of super-humanry. and just before I allow myself to subtly slip into the realm of evil, I see something so horrible it makes me take a good look at myself and really think about what's going on in my life, and climb back up out of that whole.

I'll Join, tomorrow,

I LOOOOOVE Ninja Run, Love it so much. Just... Sooo Much.... Gonna re-map my gamepad specifically for travel so I can go platforming around anywhere!

Whelp, nevermind, Thanks for playing....

Global Name: @Premonitions
Server: Virtue
City of Super Powered peoples ( mostly villains, but decent Hero time too
RP Characters:
Manriki Hayate
Buraindo Joukei
Ni-Omo Kira
Yajuu Kouken Tessai
Arbiter Kazama
( yeah, a alot of ninja)
Antono Leonardo
Deadman D
Rumble.
Duality.
Type of RP: All types of RP. In missions, Supergroup, in the D, anywhere, anytime.
Can be contacted: In game mail,Forums,
Timess on: 11-?usually, random times
Timezone: Eastern Standard Time

I've been wondering....
I've seen a lot of members, when discussing potential super boosters, or what might be in them, that all the Boosters strictly adhere to one of the in-game origins and that's it and that's that. I.e. "They won't make a new tech booster 'cause cyborg was the tech pack" I can very easily see a Gadgeteer pack, an Arsenal pack, E.t.c. A steampunk pack, all kinds of goodness, so I was wondering if there was any official word on whether or not the Booster packs would be strictly adhering to the origins and not branching out,and if there would'nt be any other boosters not tied to the origins, or multiple origins per pack, or dual origins, all that goodness..

I've heard some people talking about utilizing certain powers/ combinations of power/ power/ IO combos to get the benefits of a movement power without an actual movement power, which I figure would make for a good "parkour" using character, so, does anybody know how I can go about doing this? note, the Character I have in mind is a lvl 50 MM so this will involve respecing, but if anybody knows how to do this from the ground up I'd be happy too.
I already know about Lightning Reflexes and quickness, anybody have any other ideas?

Feel Like your Ideas are'nt being heard? well they're not. Not because the Devs don't care, but because the Devs can't hear them, they're being drowned out by everyone else's

The Suggestion threads are Chock full of posts not to mention discussion and spam. The Costume Request thread alone is 550 pages long as of this posting. Does anyone really think it's possible for Jay to do all of that? really? is that even fair to him? no it is'nt. You know what would be though? one page, with maybe twenty items and major features. That he could probably squeeze into two upcoming issues along with whatever major feature they have planned. We have new Forum software, and I know Vbulletin supports polling in threads. Which leads me to my suggestion for... suggestions.

Instead of one Thread that everyone can post in, Move the suggestions Forum into the Dev section where it'll get the most traffic, and put a series of Sticked, locked threads for every area ( Costume Peices, Custom weapons, Powers, power Customizations, QoL, AE, base Building/SGVG Features, e.t.c.) with one post only. That post would contain a list of Major Features that have been voted on and elaborated upon by the community. Now, instead of dreading even touching the crazy high amount of requests in the requests threads, the Devs will have about ten or so features the know they can do. What's more, these threads will better represent the needs and wants of the community as a whole instead of the needs of individuals. If everyone votes on a thread posted in the suggestions forum, then it can be assumed, but admittedly it may not always be the case, that what's in that thread is what a majority of the Fora would like to have in the game.

Another benefit of this idea is that instead of a thousand pages of "I want this!" with maybe a picture and a short description, There would be a short list of Very Detailed requests, suggestions and ideas. With a whole thread to hash out the details of a particular suggestion, what the Devs would get is something akin to a business proposal or project outline, with all the specifics laid out, and since the Devs are in fact, part of a business, this would possibly be more in line with how they themselves exchange ideas and thus easier for them to implement ideas presented here.

@Premonitions On virtue Server
we're a Ninja-Themed RP vg that I'm trying to ressurect. The concept of our Base is it's underground on mercy Island and extends outwards from the sewers. I've accomplished some things, but I could really use some expert assistance.

Okay, with Issue 16 coming out and the recent Science Super Booster an idea struck me. Follow me on this one. The Super Booster packs are designed to add a little extra fun and a few more options to character customization. The themes are there to give people with certain theme ideas more freedom. But in my opinion, even with all the awesome of things like High-collared capes, Combat auras, costume Change emotes and the super tailor, there's nothing there that would "make or break" the themes they represent.

To put it another way, there was nothing I saw upon getting the Packs that I needed to make my cyborg, or sorceror, or mad scientist characters.
There were already fancy hats, Crazy hairdoes,and robotic body part costume options in game.

The stuff there was very very nice, but all-in-all, it felt like, essentially what it was, some fun cosmetic changes. I used to think that adding special powersets to Booster packs would remedy this, but with Power customization an option now, and Specifically alternative animation options, I think I have a better idea. Implement unique animation sets for each pack, keeping in theme. To give some more detailed example...

Cyborg Booster pack: When it comes to cyborgs, I think nothing says it like weapons integrated into the body That is, guns and other devices built into the character. And nothing encompasses this idea more than the Arm-Cannon I'm sure lots of people have ideas for cyborg or robot themed characters who utilize it, and "settle" for a weapon-less blaster power combined with one of the bulkier robot gauntlet options. Allowing people who buy the cyborg Booster Pack the option of having all ranged (because shooting works so well with robots, much more than control powers) powerset animations switched out with one that involved one of these would make the Cyborg booster pack a must-have for those looking to make robotic characters.

I'm not going to presume to say it would be easy, but If it's possible the ideal situation would be one similar to current weapon-based sets, where you can choose from a selection of various types of Gun-hands. If not, Like BaBs, I think a more generic design would be most suitable, preferably black, not for a "Black is hardcore" reason but because it simply goes with anything(Imagine huge, dark-clad robot death-machine's hand transforming into a bright green gun).

The "Magic" pack: The obvious choice for the magic pack would be The Magic wand or staff for Control powersets that don't involve weapons
Like the arm-Cannon, this represents the theme of a Sorceror or wizard rather well and is Something many Magic characters lack. As a side note, possibly a "Talismans and artifacts" animation option for Traps and Devices. Instead of technilogical items, stone or organic items with magical appearances.

Science Pack: The obvious idea would be gadgets and chemicals for Control/Buff/Debuff powersets. Animations involving the charcater reaching in the vicinity of his/her waist, pulling a device or vial out, and throwing it. so basically the animations for devicess and traps but more specified.
for the Future, here's another suggestion.
For the "Primal" or "beast" booster pack that is likely in the works, An animation set for all non-weapon melee offense sets could be
"Feral Fighting" or something more menacing, what does that look like you ask?
Say hello to the poster boy of this style of fighting

basically a style with open handed claw swipes. This eliminates the need for a "clawless claw" change to the current claws powerset, and allows for a mass of options.

I just want to say, concerning Dual Pistols, I really really really hope it comes pre-proliferated, that is, I comes available to all the ranged available classes. I have a MM I got for dual pistols and darkness, who's pets come in as a VG related bonus, I PLan to re-roll him as a dual pistol character when it comes out, but I'd hate to have to go through being on hero-side to get it, atht e very least, allow it to be available to one class on red side.

Name The Manriki Ninja Clan
Currently Recruiting: Eagerly Recruiting new members, speak to Manriki Hayate or sinku( number of recruiters will grow as recruiting is rank based))

RP Level: light to heavy/intense RP

PvP Level: Casual,

Theme/Concept:
soies, Assasin, theives, hitmen, snipers, trackers, cat burglars, mercenaries, spec ops. anybod sneaky really
also currenly hiring doctors and scientists, ala mob doctors, weapon outfitters.

Activity:currently we have about six members who are active at varying times of the day.

Requirements for Membership: none whatsoever

Leadership: Manriki Hayate

In-Game Contact(s): Global @<premonitions> for in-game contact(s)

Out-of-Game Contact(s): Premonitions

URL: http://www.gamerdna.com/GuildHome.ph...nrikininjaclan


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Other Details: http://www.virtueverse.com/index.php/Manriki_ninja_clan
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