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So, do we have the impression that some portion of the studio is going to remain together for a new project? I have had that feeling because of how the gangnam video was presented by Hosun. Also, it sounds like if we are supposed to follow Hosun Lee on twitter for news, that they might be up to something. Obviously they have the following for a crowdfunding endeavor of some sort.

As long as Arenanet produces successful products, I suspect that they will keep GW2 and GW1 around. Unfortunately, Paragon never got deep into development on a second title that NCsoft was keen on, so Paragon isn't being given the luxury to continue CoH under the aegis of NCsoft. Hopefully it will continue in some fashion though!

I am not going to post in the poll.

I think 500 or 1000 is too much for a lifetime sub alone.

If they come back, I think 200 for the equivalent of a lifetime sub would be a good idea, perhap minus ongoing point rewards (maybe it could come with a smaller sum (~$50) of points right away instead).

I think larger purchases could be possible. It would be cool if larger sums (500, 1000) came with bonuses like you see in Kickstarter programs. Maybe they could get a costume featured in icon, for example. Or have a custom advertisement on a billboard.

Anyways, this is all speculation at the moment. I definitely think they could get a massive influx of money immediately if they get the rights to the game. I will pay even for promises God speed.

I really suspect that NCsoft isn't malicious in this process, but they do have risks in transferring accounts to a separate entity. It is possible that they will shy away or ask for too much compensation (or maybe there are lingering issues with the engine and IP from cryptic). Anyways, if all goes well, I am ready and waiting to throw some money at any CoH entity.

Honestly, if Paragon Studios had another game coming out, I doubt CoH would have been cut (people seem to think they tried, but maybe something which didn't get picked up by NCsoft). There is more to the situation than meets the eye. CoH was profitable with a full studio behind it, but for how long? We just don't know. Even if CoH gets revived somehow, somewhere, I doubt they will return to full staff.

I would love beyond love any revival of Paragon Studio w/ CoH and I would put money behind it according to my means.

The closure of PS could have a lot to do with factors. PS never managed to get a side project greenlighted, so far as we know, so the studio and the game were really an all or nothing proposition. They may have even incurred losses trying to get another project going. If they had managed to have multiple products on the market, NCsoft might have had more reason to sustain the game.

That said, I can't really speak ill of NCsoft. I really think they have let their developers try some innovative things, and we see that with Arenanet as well.

Great game guys. Best wishes on everything.

Thanks for the great game.

I thought they only had the VIP starter which has occasionally been very cheap, but I don't think it includes any extras.

Hi all,

Are there any good start-up purchase options for CoH? I have a friend who might be interested in playing, but a sub is not an option at this point.

The best I can think of is the Going Rogue box in terms of value.

It would be nice if there was an option in the 20-30 dollar range with a bundle of things like costumes / points / reward tokens / ect. I know steam sells these for other free2play mmo games.

Any word that something like this might be on the horizon?

Great overview. I have kept my sub but haven't had the desire to play lately. This is the stuff I like to see though.

Sad to say, the Incarnate grind is keeping me away right now still. Would like to see ITF's and 50 TFs give incarnate rewards which work at all tiers. Also, real solo and small tema advancement. 90% of the time, I am not interested in doing a trial.

PCGamer's preview of the new trial (probably spoilery)