Prince_Recluse
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Quote:Yeah it is going to be tough to make it. Doubt I can. But if the chance arises, I'm there.Originally Posted by Chad Gulzow-Man
Yeesh, looks like Cashiers is up in the mountains. Durham is down in what North Carolinians call "the piedmont," and looks to be about 5 hours away.
Lol. Absolutely.Quote:Originally Posted by Chad Gulzow-Man
Hope you are able to make it, though. It'd be nice to talk in person with someone else who actually bought the (useless) strategy guides.
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Interesting...
I live in Florida, but I just happen to be heading to Cashiers, NC ON Dec 8th.
Not exactly sure how out of the way Durham will be, but if there is anyway possible way I can make it, I will do my best. Even if I can't make it, thanks for finally having a M&G that isn't ridiculously out of the way for me.
And here is how much I want CoH swag, if you haven't seen it already:
http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showt...errerid=354230
Good luck all.
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Quote:Sorry Father Xmas. But you didn't need this game taking up all your time anyway. You've got a busy month coming up.Originally Posted by Father Xmas
It looks a bit like my pile but I never had more than one account so I only have one ofs.
As for T-shirts the only one has a CoV shirt they handed out at E3 in 2005 or 2006 I think. It's pretty worn out now.
I also have that CGW and the bound Prima guide from 2004 (Includes Issue 1).
Now I'm getting all misty again damn you. Seriously though, thanks for sharing.
It's too bad those Prima guides were pretty much useless 1 or 2 issues after their release. As you can see in the pics I also had the CoV guide binder that was supposed to have updates that you could add to the binder. That idea was short lived.
Congrats on the T-shirt. Only 1 I have is the one from Hero Con that I think I have only worn once, during Hero Con. I am too scared to wear it cause I am afraid I am gonna mess it up or wear it down. But I think it is time I started wearing it.
Thanks again Father Xmas. Now, if your still checking your list, I think you know what we all want for Xmas.
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Quote:Already double checked - Your still on mine, so I will definitely try to get some time in this weekend.Originally Posted by I Burnt The Toast
Heyas Blue
I will prolly be on this weekend - got no plans so will definitely look you up. And WOW - talk about a collection I am the anti-pack rat I don't keep stuff around LOL. It used to drive my Ex Husband crazy (He was a pack rat and thought every box had to be saved).
I lost some globals somehow - no idea. So if I am not showing up on your globals send me an invite @I Burnt The Toast.
And anyone else who wants to join - Freedom Server, Global is @Blue Alpha, or just local friend Blue Alpha, I am sure I will be on him a good bit and you can get a hold of me that way. -
Quote:Thanks Ironik. I just happen to have the right resources at the right times. But these collections of material things are mere trinkets compared to the vast treasure troves of invaluable memories and collections of good spirits that not only I, but the majority of our community share.Originally Posted by Ironik
Holy ****.
This is easily my favorite game ever, but I don't think I like anything that much. Hats off to you guys.
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Quote:Wait just a damn minute.... I Burnt The Toast ?!?!?! HEY!! It's me, Blue Alpha! aka Will Blade!! Freedom server. (We're Global Friends.)Originally Posted by I Burnt The Toast
http://www.zazzle.com/atlas+park+gifts
There are other ones as well I just didn't have the searchfu to find them.
Sorry I will no longer be able to run Incarnate Trials anymore. We sure had fun while it lasted though. Just wanted to officially say Thanks for the good times. Friends like you are the reason the shutdown is so difficult. You can reach me at the email address in original post. I will do my best to be on as much as I can between now and D-Day. Hopefully we can run some more over the next few weeks.
Also, if anyone needs iTrials run on Freedom server, I would be happy to help get them up and running.
Oh and just found out, my best friend's birthday is the 29th of Nov... Guess when they are having the party... Yep, evening of the 30th. Son of a... If I have to take my laptop, or dip out of the party early to get home for the sunset, then so be it. If it wasn't his 30th B-day it would be easier... but I am sure he will understand... hopefully. :-/ -
Quote:Thanks for the link btw. I did a search for City of Heroes on here and found some GREAT shirts, mixed with a lot of Batman stuff. Here are some links to other shirts to make it easier for people:Originally Posted by I Burnt The Toast
http://www.zazzle.com/atlas+park+gifts
There are other ones as well I just didn't have the searchfu to find them.
http://www.zazzle.com/save_paragon_c...41317260383879 - Save Paragon shirt
http://www.zazzle.com/icon_t_shirts-235975293969775833 - Icon Tailor Shirt
http://www.zazzle.com/ready_for_anyt...75458682925981 - (Love this one) F7 for anything
http://www.zazzle.com/long_live_para...19837154139286 - Long Live Paragon City
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You know what, there are SO many that are SO good, I will just share my search and let you sort through them:
http://www.zazzle.com/city+of+heroes+gifts?pg=3
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Quote:I used thumbnails to save space and people's eyes, but you can find full-size images using the link to my full album belowOriginally Posted by Healix
here are the things I kept...I also have the Clix CoH figures but would have had to dig them out of a box in storage
The book to the right of the TopCow comic is CoV/CoV artwork (including dev's sketch concepts.) You flip it overto see blue or redside.
Very Nice Healix! Yeah,
is the same art book. I just have 2 copies so I showed both sides. Also have all the maps and posters, just didn't have enough room to lay them all out.
Until now..
And I noticed your VIP card. After searching through my retail boxes just now I found mine...
AND couldn't believe it when I turned it over...
I NEVER USED IT!! lol
But I admire your collection. I am always happy to see I am not alone. Thank you for sharing. <3
Yeah, it is understandable to have thrown it out. I get crap all the time from my fiancee about my collection ... or "hoarding" as she like to call itQuote:Originally Posted by JayboH
Woohoo!
...but seriously I had tons of stuff that I eventually threw out - some of it is in storage though. Shortly after the announcement I dug this up. I could make an iso image of it if anyone wants it.
I initially came from Planetside, and I converted nearly my entire outfit (clan) to CoH. . I just happened to be lucky enough to have the space to store it right now.
Here's my CoV PreOrder Disc: (along with other disc sets)
And once again, you can find all these and more at my Album:
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Quote:WOW! First of all, nice work with CGW. You are a celebrity to me, and it's nice to know ya.Originally Posted by shadow35
Dear Prince,
I know it's a blast from the past as it were, but I noticed you have a copy of Computer Gaming World magazine on the desk in that first pic. I penned the Guild Wars review in that issue. In fact, I reviewed for CGW pretty heavily for the final four years they were in print, and reviewed CoV when it launched, too.
And guess what? For seven years, I worked for CompUSA, too (at store #425 in New England, starting in their tech shop and ending as Assistant Manager of my store). Hi! :P Hell, you may be the reason I tried GW in the first place. Could never really get into it though, for a variety of reasons.
And its funny how hilariously coincidental life is. HitStreak also worked at CompUSA back in the day (Found that out in this weeks Coffee Talk). I started there in 2007 (Store #609 in Jax, FL) about 6 mo before they went out of business and were then bought out by TigerDirect. Started as a cashier, bumped to Head Cashier when they re-opened, and finished out in March of this year as Tech Shop Manager (Technical Services Supervisor). Enjoyed it but my god am I glad to get out of Retail. :-P
Thanks for the response...Denice? I am happy to archive some of your work for future generations to enjoy. There is a VERY good chance I have more issues with your wordsmithery then, and I will have to check. I don't know about other people, but I enjoy being able to tell people "Yeah, I sorta know the person that wrote these articles. We both used to play CoH... AND we both worked at Comp!". If you need anything, and managed to skip my multiple mentionings earlier in the thread, drop me a line at PrinceRecluse@gmail.com
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Quote:For 5 of my 8 years playing, I worked at CompUSA.Originally Posted by Energizing_Ion
I might have one of those; I purchased my pre-order from CompUSA. And I think that may be where I got my first copy of CoH (before I ever started working there)
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Quote:Yeah although I knew about this game before it came out from reading gaming magazines, I did not know about pre-orders and beta testing etc. at the time. There was very little of that in consoles at the time. And it wasn't until I was reading a "review" of the game shortly after it came out that I even knew it had been released or else my start date would have been much earlier.Originally Posted by JayboH
I still haven't seen anyone else that has this yet, well, besides myself:
I used to also have the CoV stands for a local Gamestop - thing was like 4 feet tall or something. I threw them out though. I had been waiting for a game like this where you could create your own super hero long before it was even an idea.
BUT I was in CoV Beta. If you notice the CoV box left of the CEs, that is my preorder box. So congrats Jayboh, you've got me beat on that CoH "Presell Disc". :-p -
Quote:No, John... Thank YOU!Originally Posted by JohnRobey
Thank you, Prince_Recluse. Loved what you wrote and was blown away at seeing your collection. Thank you!
And Stars, I would be happy to receive EITHER towel scenario.
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Also, if anyone can post a link as to where I can aquire one of the AP33 t-shirts, or anything else CoH related that you think I might find interesting, it would be greatly appreciated.
Side-note: I have checked multiple times before and I remember there was supposed to be a 3rd Novel that I believe never got published, but if it did and someone knows where I can find it, you shall be my God. The first 2 books were a great read and if your a CoH fan and haven't at least read the first one, you are SERIOUSLY missing out. I believe you can still get the first 2 on Amazon or such sites. 3rd book was about the Rikti War, if I am not mistaken, but 99% sure it never saw the light of day. -
LMAO Fire Man! Since I am rarely on Forums, this is my first time being Meme-ed. lol feels good. And I REALLY appreciate the offer. PM sent You are MY hero, with or without the "City".
And if any other Devs/Red Names out there wanna send me any extra swag/memorabilia they may have lying around, (like a closet full of swag in an empty studio for example... ) by all means I am happy to take anything you send my way! Although, if one of these mysterious "capes" I have heard about lands in my presence, you may be responsible for a joy-induced heart attack. I am willing to take that risk.
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Many thanks to you all. You are all too kind.
I was always a little disappointed that it wasn't more. There were a couple times I went into game stores, etc. and asked them to sell me their CoH Cardboard Displays and posters. No luck. But honestly, I am just happy to have been able to support such a fine development crew, from Cryptic to Paragon Studios. I would trade all of this in in a heartbeat if it could some how save CoH, or at least benefit the devs in some way.
I am still hoping to win the lotto, now though it is simply so I can front the money to rebuild Paragon Studios. The CoH IP may be lost (still fightin the fight though), but the genius minds that created it remain and if I ever get the chance to get them back together and work on a new project, i.e. CoH2 minus anything that crosses the copyright infringement line, then I will do what ever it takes to make that happen. If I ever do though, I am gonna base that company out of Florida so all you Californians can feel my pain!! lmao.
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Lol. Thanks guys!
Why so many? Why not. I love this game and wanted every thing related to it. Yes, some of it was for dual/tri boxing, some was just for collecting, some was for me to have the packaging and give the serial codes to others to convince them to play.
One thing you can't see here is that one of those CoV Collector's Editions actually had TWO copies of everything in the box! Circuit City messed up I guess, but it had 2 copies of the game, 2 serials, 2 sets of Hero Clix, etc. I about crapped a christmas tree that day!
I have a bout a total of 5+ accounts, but none with such extensive history as the main one here. What can I say: When I find something I love, I support the SH*T out of it. Most of my friends often said "I wish I could get as into something as you are of CoH". Granted, I loved the game, but I also maintained a life outside of gaming as well. Thus, the creation date of 2004, yet only 5 yrs 7 mo of paid time.
But I really appreciate your comments. Of all the games I have played, none have ever matched the compassion of this community. And for that, I thank you. -
Golden Girl - Thank you. And don't worry, I have one on the inside. I was never really much of one to spend much time in the forums, but in my time on them, I have noticed a few things. One of which is you. Before this thread gets flooded, I just want to say thanks to you directly. You seem to be a major force in the community. You are well known, and from what I can gather (everyones minute bickering aside) well respected. Thanks for being a beacon of CoH. If you ever need a friend, hit me up.
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If anyone else wants to share their pics of their collection, no matter how big or small, please feel free to do so. I know at least I would love to see them. I'm sure someone has to have me beat.
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Dear City of Heroes Developers, Paragon Studios Employees of any nature, and my fellow community,
I have been trying to find the words to express what all this means to me. If it is not 100% right, and beautiful, then I don't want to say it. Maybe sometime soon I will find those words. Most everything I would like to say has pretty much already been said in a thousand other farewell posts, so I feel there is no need to repeat. God knows I want to though. No one but me will ever truly know how much this game, this community, and this team, really have meant to me over the past 8 years. If I could, I would at least go door to door of the devs and personally thank each and every one of you and shake your hands. You deserve better, and hopefully that "better" is coming for you. But I am getting off the topic of this thread...
Anyway, as I said before, everything I want to say has pretty much been said. Like how this was my first MMO (as you can see below, I started 08/24/2004), and the only one I ever really gave a damn about. Through hard times, I have met some of the most wonderful people I will ever meet in Paragon, and this community is more of my Family than most related to me by blood. CoH will forever live on, as there will never be another game like this, and our memories will keep it alive. I have been making Demo Record videos to play once the servers go down, and ANYONE who wants a copy is welcome to email me at PrinceRecluse@gmail.com. You all have done so much for me, sharing a little bandwidth is the LEAST I can do. Damnit, I am getting sentimental and off topic again...
The point of this post is that all the words in the world are just that: words. They say pictures are worth 1000 words. Well here are a couple 1000 words that should explain just how much CoH means to me. G*D D*MN IT, I LOVE YOU ALL!
You can find more in my Album at: http://s1048.beta.photobucket.com/us...H%20Collection
I went to Hero Con '09. Might not sound like a big deal, but I live in Jacksonville, Florida. Most of you have no idea how difficult or expensive it was to go. And it was worth every penny. Sat next to War Witch at the dinner (Hey, Melissa!). Spent all my money on the trip and whatever was left over I spent on swag like the glasses, pens, and costume codes. That was my first time to California too. That trip will live forever in my memories.
As I said before, you can reach me at PrinceRecluse@gmail.com for anything. Want my demo record files, wanna chat about CoH, swap stories, share pics, whatever. You all are my family, and always will be. Please even after the servers go down, PLEASE continue to be the Heroes I know you all are. If no other games fill the void, use your newly found free time to volunteer or mentor. Donate to a cause you feel is worthy. Live your dreams. Better yourselves or the lives of others. Don't let the Heroes die with the City. May the God of your choice bless each of you.
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Nevermind, I think I just found a link to the Fan Site Kit.
For others curious like me:
http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/commun...n_site_kit.php
Long live Paragon!
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I am looking for the CoH Font or something close to it.
Any help would be great.
I know on the CoH.com site they used to have a downloadable Fan Site Kit that had the font in it, but they have taken that down from the site as of recently. -
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I have been doing:
/demorecord FileName01
/demostop
And that has been working fine for me. Was not aware of "start" string, but if it works, it works.
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Quote:Granted, yes, it did open a new door for opportunity within Paragon City, that I was all for. But I would have suggested putting him in a back seat, just a background figure that echoed his legacy, as opposed to removing him all together. He was the poster child of CoH. The original trailer, login screen, box art, etc. It was like taking Mario entirely out of Super Mario Bros. City of Heroes lost it's icon.Originally Posted by Lightslinger
Whereas I saw it as a sign of new life for the game, a new era full of great new possibilities for CoH that elevated the player to the level of the real heroes.
But this is best for another thread I assume. What is done, is done. Not only is Statesman now gone, but Recluse, Scorpion, Liberty, Mako, Mu, Longbow, Minions 1 and 2, the statue of Atlas, the crazy drivers on the roads of Paragon, the roads of Paragon themselves,.....etc. etc.
Damn it! Now I am angry again!
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Quote:F-ing S! I could not agree more. Well put.Originally Posted by Banelord
I have returned to CoH over the years and resubbed because it was always worth it, just to fly again, see the zones and listen to the very evocative music queues. The original login screen theme, Atlas Park, Steel Canyon, etc.
Also, as I mentioned on Freedom the night of the news, when the devs were having fun:
I knew that the moment they removed Statesman's existence from the game entirely (load screen included), they had removed the Heart of the game, and it was only a matter of time before the body died with it.
(Shortly after my comment, Statesman appeared in Atlas.)
I'm not saying the removal of Statesman is why CoH is shutting down, but symbolically, it makes sense.