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Originally Posted by Ogi

So that's not just a under level 10 restriction I was running into.

I'd kill for some "day job" clothes, well, I will kill/arrest/whatever for them since I know that more costume parts are unlocked once one of your two hit level 10, but wow did they restrict the character creator.

Being able to buy points before 10 would be nice too. It's hard enough to be motivated to get through the intro as it is and then you can't try the archetype that looks interesting makes it feel even more like pointless drudgery.

Originally Posted by Hercules

I was watching an interview with one of the designers for Marvel's upcoming MMORPG.

He basically said "Why would you want to play as "Captain Firepants" when you can play as a "known" superhero, like Spiderman".

He ... just ... doesnt ... get ... it.

I'd much rather play as Captain Firepants - because he is MY creation. Because he is an extension of my personality and expression of my creativity.
I dont want to be locked into someone elses superhero design and be just like everyone else.

Originally Posted by Anti_Proton

Man! Champions characters close up make CoX characters look like Cryengine 3.

Originally Posted by Evil_Legacy

Yeah, never had a issue with dying been able to handle a pretty nice sized gathering of enemy mobs.

I feel more powerful in CO than COH. Feels like I'm on par if not exceeding the friendly NPCs and tough enemy NPCs. Like the NPCs and contacts seem to interact with the characters as if I'm in their league, another super hero.
In COX feel like there is no way to get as powerful or near poweful of the likes of Statesman, LR, Black Scorp., Positron, Numina, and etc and feel for like an errand person for them than an actual equal. It's like the characters in COX are super heros-the light version that takes on tasks that the real super heroes dont feel like bothering with.

Originally Posted by Talionis

When you say sequel are you talking about a CoX2?

Originally Posted by gec72

He brought up gear, and how is tied to appearance. I wondered...why would they even do that? That takes away options for customization. "Because players want to be seen with their kewl loot. It's for their egos." That mentality is SO far from my own. Heck, half the time I don't even want to be seen at all in the game. Strutting around showing off accomplishments is the furthest thing from my mind. I'd much rather show off creativity via character concept, if anything at all.

Originally Posted by Father Xmas

We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; mean absolutely nothing to them.

We couldn't convince our friends to play this game for the long run if at all so why do you think we would be able to convince strangers to boycott NCSoft? We are perfectly safe bridges to burn because it's obvious that we can't affect opinion very much.

We are all, if we admit to it or not, searching for something else to sink our time in, knowing that the things this game had can't be duplicated totally, mostly or even partially in any other MMO out there. Some of us will return to consoles or primarily single player PC games but I have a feeling that over the short term a fair number of us will be looking to MMOs that cost little to nothing to play. We may end up playing several of them so we never get too attached to our characters again.

Some of us over the last 8 years have poured a lot of money into this one game and now that it's done, now that we lose everything, aren't looking to repeat it. And in some cases, depending on your friends, that choice will end up being GW2. One time cost, no subscription, yet another sword and armor fantasy romp so you may not develop a strong attachment to your characters. I already have friends pressuring me to join them, and if it goes on sale it may be something I pick up. $50 to NCSoft is a lot less than the $150+ I spent year after year with them. It'll still hurt them in the long run.

Originally Posted by savagedeacon_NA

The archetypes are just premade characters (with two powers slots less than freeforms)and they are not the best choice of powers and skill (no real player would create a character that way)The way to enjoy the game is to create a freeform character. Now even silver (free players )players can buy a freeform slot on the market.
What you would say about a girl that has superstrenght, invulnerability, fly,can shoot laser beams from the eyes and has superbreath ? That is one of my freeform characters not the cousin of that guy (okay i admit that i was inspired from her when creating that character lol )

Originally Posted by Bad_Influence

And there you have it. My general response to CO is "UGH!" but CO is the only game in town, so I will try to make it work. Having to use the same face as everyone else makes me a sad panda, and thier costume creator SUCKS. Plus, there's almost nothing in it.... but when life gives you lemons and all that.

Originally Posted by Interface

They fixed her? I was fighting her just today, and she has Overload the same as an Elec brute. No real choice but to wait it out.

Originally Posted by Bill Z Bubba

Can you find me something that's universally and objectively bad?

Originally Posted by Tenzhi

Champions has short term buffs that frequently drop from enemies, but they're not the kind you store and use at your leisure. They get picked up when you get near them and immediately apply. Which is preferable to me, as I hate managing consumables.

Originally Posted by Electric-Knight

This, my friends.
And let the petty insults a few send our way be absorbed by the masses of us who stand together.

I do believe it is time for a unity rally this Saturday... I'ma get to work on making that a go.

Originally Posted by BrandX

*sigh* Really not the news I wanted to hear. Though I question only one part of the response, and that's "No one wanted to buy it"?

How much were they asking for it? o.O I can't believe no one was willing to buy it.

Originally Posted by blackjak

To paraphrase (a.k.a. put words in their mouths):
We wanted to let you know that your voices have been heard and your concerns have been taken into serious consideration. (We want you to buy our other games, so we will act like we really thought about this.)

We appreciate the overwhelmingly constructive and positive messages in the emails, notes, and packages you've sent in support of the game. (Especially the ones that explain, rationally why you crazy people love this old, moldy game. Those are so funny!)

It has not been an easy decision for us to close Paragon Studios® and prepare to shut down City of Heroes. (We had to call a meeting and order lunch and stuff.)
We've exhausted all options including the selling of the studio and the rights to the City of Heroes intellectual property, but in the end, efforts to do so were not successful. (When they asked, we said sure...for a zillion dollars. Ha ha ha.)
City of Heroes has a special place in all of our hearts, and we want to ensure its reputation and the memories we share for the game end on a high note. (We don't care, really, but we can word sentences to make some of you think you're acting childish and feel bad. Silly Amerians!)

Once again, we will be holding events throughout the process of preparing for the game's end, and we encourage players and fans of the franchise to join forces and enjoy their time in a game that we've enjoyed supporting for more than eight years. (That way you can stop protesting, signing things, holding marches, contacting the media, writing letters, sending costume pieces and generally making us look like the d-bags that we are.)

The NCSOFT® Team (by way of an outside firm that makes us sound better.

Originally Posted by Acroyear2

That is their PR dept trying to get the CoH player community to stop making waves over the shutdown of the game. Don't buy into it. They want us to be quiet because we are drawing attention to their poor business decision to close down a game that has a strong player base and is making money. Keep fighting. It's not over yet.

Originally Posted by Katze

You haven't watched Animal House I assume:

Originally Posted by SilverPharaoh

Me: What? Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!