RobertoLyon

Hey Patrick looks like we're in similar situations, play-time-wise - I'll add your Global, you can add me if you want @Cougarific (Freedom).

I usually play between 1a-4a ET weeknights, then whenever on weekends. Would be nice to have a regular in-game friend who's on at the same odd hours as I. Usually it's just me and the convicts.

Double-click the "My Computer" icon on your Windows desktop.

You should see a hard drive listed there, labeled C:

That's your c drive.

Double-click on that to see the Folders/contents of the drive.

Heh-heh-heh gotcha. Thanks for the wings, SUCKER!!!

In that case maybe you should go to the Mastermind Guides, there are a bunch of pet-oriented binds and macros to be found there.

Choff has a guide called Petsay Fun that sounds right up your alley.

Player Guides section, Guide to Binds, those are linkies.

If you describe what you want to do, someone here will probably be able to give you the precise Macro you're looking for.

O come on, you know how it works around here - ask an actual question, get 8 to 12 actual responses in under 5 minutes.

Post a rant (in the Player Questions area) and get a fistful of mild snark.

Send a Personal Message to Leandro (here on the Forums), he organizes regular Hamis and other TFs/Raids on Freedom, has a Facebook page for them and everything.

He'll send you regular invites via Facebook for whatever he has lined-up that week.

FYI I started on Liberty server, but moved to Freedom 'cause I work nights and play at odd hours so need a larger cross-section of time-zoney players. But Liberty was a wonderful, very friendly, very supportive server for me as a newb.

*Votes for Kitteh Summoning powerset*

It's not the "eats" that gets ya, it's the booze. A nice bottle of wine or a couple of cocktails is usually just as expensive as the meal itself.

And do NOT suggest drinking less, that's just crazy-talk.

Fix't for NYC residents.

This is exactly what I would do - give the GF a Blaster to begin with, as not only are they relatively simple, they're also loads of fun.

Then you roll a Defender and focus on keeping her from faceplanting as much as possible to keep the fun-level up and frustration-factor low.

The only Developer-sanctioned external add-on is the Vidiotmaps Map Pack available from Badge-hunter.com (you have to register to d/l).

It is a VERY USEFUL addition, as it adds all sorts of useful info to your in-game maps (badge & plaque locations, enemy groups and their levels in-zone, etc.) Just FYI it's a beefy download & install, multiple Gigs if I remember right.

But there are other helpful websites and *external* tools you'll come across as you play and read the forums. CoHPlanner & Mid's Hero Builder are just two that spring to mind.

p.s. You'll learn the longer you're here - we hero-types LIKE to help new players with real questions and interest. Never feel hesitant about coming here to ask even a "stupid" question (we let Schismatrix answer those so he feels useful).

Server choice is always a prickly pear.

Freedom is usually the busiest. Busiest can sometimes equal most-packed-with-idiots, but usually not.

Virtue is also busy. Virtue is the unofficial RolePlaying server - but non-roleplayers are welcome.

The other servers are quieter, and some people prefer it that way - usually people in active SGs who prefer a smaller stable of good friends they know, to a larger pool of random Pick-up players.

I recommend starting on Freedom or Virtue only because you'll be able to find help that much quicker if you need it (on the N P C (New Player Channel) for example).

FYI on the Server Select screen the servers are listed in the following order:

-Server you were on last
-Least populated server
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-Most populated server


p.s. Yes, as Desi_Nova says, don't worry too much about getting into an SG right off the bat.

Join and use the Mentor Project's N P C channel, and when you come across a particularly helpful/friendly Mentor, ask them if they belong to an SG and if so, are they recruiting?

p.p.s. I'm on Freedom, my global name is @Cougarific, and I'm a Mentor in the Mentor Project. But I play odd hours as I work a night shift (usually on btwn 1a-4a weeknights). Please look me up if you end up on Freedom and I'll help you out as much as I can.

p.p.p.s. Adding new questions to your own thread is not considered "bumping" here. True bumps are frowned on (not adding anything new to the thread), but asking tons of questions here is ABSOLUTELY NOT (frowned on).

Welcome!

Remember, CoH isn't a game about BEING a super-hero (or villain), it's about BECOMING a super-hero (or villain).

But it seems you've already embraced the "it's not the goal, it's the journey" mentality, more power to ya!

One thing I haven't seen mentioned yet - if you like to Team, take a second to set your Teaming Status Flag when you log-in.

Hit the Team tab on the top of the Chat-box area, there's a drop-down menu there, Select Looking for Team, or Looking for Any...or if you're gonna be shopping, upgrading your enhancements, etc. and don't want to be disturbed, select Not Looking for Team (just don't forget to change it later if you finish your stuff and want to team).

Players who build and lead teams regularly *DO* use the status indicators to hit-up people flagged as "Looking for..." first.

I've never hated working the late shift more.

Got there around 2:10am and found a half-dozen happy-looking folks near the bar but the DJ had called it quits and the rest of the place was tumbleweeds plus the staff was giving me teh stinkeye.

The space was awesome tho - the basement bar was a balcony overlooking a dancefloor another story down. Funky lights 'n smoke still sifted up from the floor below.

But 'twas done downstairs so I went up to the Art bar for a few.

So sorry I missed the fun heroes.

p.s.


I'm 6'4" coulda been like Hey Stretch and been golden...

S'funny in the Announcements discussion thread Avatea specifically said there'd be plenty of nametags this time.

Crud I shoulda been checking in here more regularly.

I'm at work 'til 1a and don't feel appopriately dressed so will have to run home and change before the After-Hours Party.

But I'll definitely be there at some point before 3a.

For those worried about dress code: I'm very familiar with the Hudson Hotel, been there many times, rang in the New Year there one year.

It's right near Lincoln Center so Friday night you're gonna have a ton of people dressed for the opera/ballet/orchestra. But it's also a hotel, so you're gonna have tourists in shorts 'n sandals wandering around too.

In general it's a pretty hip NYC hangout (there are other bars upstairs (lobby level), and you're gonna see a lot of the young/beautiful set in hip/expensive clothing up there.

Jeans, collared shirt, dress shoes is fine. But I wouldn't do sneakers or t-shirts unless you're sure you're not gonna be leaving the hall. You'll probably get velvet-roped upstairs if you're not looking at least semi-chic.

p.s. IMHO this is a great call for a gathering-place. The Hudson's a really fun place to hang out - I was a regular there back in the day. Be sure to check out the holograms hanging from the ceiling in the lobby, and the Library bar for its 30-foot tall bookshelves and antique (but playable) pool table.

NOTE: the Ocho posted a pic of the front door - what you can't see is an open-flame torch burning bright to the right of the entrance. With no exterior signage, just look for the flame to I.D. the Hudson.

Ocho, the use of "Wiggity whack" HAS to be against the ToS...Forum rules...something in Hoyle's....bowling etiquette...anything...a polite warning is in order perhaps?

Please?

QQ is an Internet meme (not really sure why it's its own continent here) that's supposed to look like two eyes crying. It translates into "Cry moar".