Sin_Stalker

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  1. Quote:
    Originally Posted by SuperOz View Post
    Well, as a writer myself, I'm extremely disappointed in the manner which this supposed reveal/spoiler/whatever has been dropped. The whole point of these arcs has been teasing and leading into a big reveal, and to maintain interest in the structure of these stories, this being the first.

    How does openly advertising and declaring this encourage people to play? Zwillinger, I appreciate your position as Community Rep, but you can't spin somethingt that won't spin. To go on and say 'well, the interest is in why he dies and what comes out of it' is rendered moot by the fact that pretty much anyone who plays this bit of the story now knows what's coming and there'll have been at least a month of speculation (including what's started right now) as to the implications and fallout.

    Because of this, I'm sitting here and wondering 'well, what's my incentive to play out the arc?' Tagging it Who Will Die and then telling us just that defeats the purpose of setting up the suspense!

    And to the rest of you discussing it...shouldn't this be your actual concern? I don't have a lot of faith in a storytelling team who can't at least try to maintain an air of mystery about it. Does it actually matter if there were signposts? Weren't people actually more interested in playing the story every month to see what happened and reacting to that on its merits? I was. I didn't try and second-guess the story, I didn't try and put any pre-supposed notions of like or dislike on a given NPC because of non-game reasons (and it saddens me to see so many going 'yay, Statesman's gonna die because Jack Emmert was an idiot', etc) and importantly, I was happy to let the story surprise me as it came along.

    Now I'm thrust into a situation where the speculation becomes when/if he returns (I'm sorry, but until the actual advertising for the game changes, it's not a done deal) and why we should continue to maintain an interest in the story.

    I'm really genuinely saddened by the spoiling of the story, and it'll take a bit to get my interest back in it.



    S.
    I agree 100%. Dropping the ball devs. I'm ashamed.
  2. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Montaugh View Post
    ... aww why did you go and ruin this so early.
    this.


    I don't get why they just ruined it. Maybe our guesses were getting closer and closer, but they were still unconfirmed. I'm bumbed and disappointed.


    On another note, Ms. Liberty will take his place. The battle between the Phalanx and Recluse needs a Cole.
  3. Some of my theories:

    1. It won't be Psyche because she is the only living female. I think they may setup the entire arch and make you think it's going to be Psyche but at the last minute Manticore sacrifices himself to save her.

    2. Citadel. He barely does anything, he is one of the most forgotten characters in the group. My guess is they could easily kill him off and replace him with BABs at almost every point. He only served as a diversification. Their options were robot, alien or monster. Plus he is tech based but we have Posi and his tech suit for that.

    3. Synapse. I think back to when another comic company killed off their main speedster and it may be an nod to that epicness.

    4. If it is BABs, he will go down extremely epicly. He will end up saving the city by sacrificing himself.

    5. Won't be Statesman. Too big. Well I should alter that a bit. It could be Statesman IF afterwards, they have Ms Liberty join the Phalanx. She would then be able to continue his work and finish up any unfinished stories that Statesman didn't, for example the fight against Recluse. This would add more depth to another character and really make Ms Lib pop.
    Plus it would add another female to the group, since there is currently only 1 living female right now.

    6. Could be Numina. She was player created if I remember right. She could sacrifice her immortal soul to save the city. Which is an even bigger sacrifice then simply being killed since in a comic book world, the destruction of your soul means no after life, heaven, hell, purg, nothing.

    I think no matter what, it won't be as simple as the bad guys killed him. At least on the hero side, it'll be a self sacrifice.

    Plus, if she dies, there isn't a member of the Phalanx with rez.


    7. If it is Positron, it'll end up being epic in the following. My guess would be, fighting villains he pushes his powers to their limits and his armor is damaged. It goes beyond that which happened during the rikti invasion, where he became energy, and he is going to go nuclear. So he flies up into space or the atmosphere and explodes.
    The benefit of this also would be, because of the fall out in space, it opens up storylines that could occur on the moon base they have been wanting to make for quite some time.

    8. Maybe Ms Liberty? She isn't a member now but she could be promoted and die during the series.


    Also the character may be removed from the game as living, but there will be major reference to him, just like Atlas or any other fallen hero, if not even more so.

    Plus, while he will be dead in the ingame world for sure, I can easily see the DEVs developing Ouroboros more with a cool story arc that features you going back in time and teaming with this hero.

    I'd say BABs is too obvious and if it was BABs, I would not play it on any of my main characters. I wouldn't want him phased out. Plus they just put in Street Justice, so they NEED to recode BAB's melee powers to that.

    I think Psyche is safe and she won't be killed off at all. Every group needs their psychic. Its one of the staples of their group.
  4. Sin_Stalker

    Any know if...

    Remember, the entire city isn't open to us. There are places we go via the trains to fight guys that aren't in any of the named zone like Steel Canyon or Atlas Park. So those zones or some of them could have the gas stations and bus depots and such.
  5. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Ultimus View Post
    Here's why

    1) Galaxy City is destroyed, he is relocated to Atlas Park as a trainer, redundant considering it has a trainer already.

    2) He does not offer any TF. Thus, his removal would mean less coding and dialogue changes.

    3) He is not part of any delivery missions. Certain characters, like Positron and Statesman, are part of delivery missions. IE, in the Synapse TF you have to go talk to Positron or in the Incarnate Alpha unlocking you must talk to Statesman.

    4) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scg3LOF6Lv0

    5) They have lead you to believe it will be a member of the Freedom Phalanx but in reality its one of the surviving 8. http://paragonwiki.com/wiki/Surviving_Eight

    6) When he dies the character will be "phased" out of the game. Meaning once you complete the story arc you won't see him in the game anymore a la contacts in Praetoria. The zone that makes use of this phasing is only Atlas Park, where Back Alley Brawler resides. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYnhk...eature=related (Stated at 1:30 about Phasing)

    I will bump this thread in 3 months when it happens.
    1. Duh.

    2. Its so obvious, I'm hoping they DON'T kill him off. Maybe just have him replace another contact.

    3. Duh again.
  6. Sin_Stalker

    dieing over demo

    Okay So I'm ready to pass out right now. I've been working on this SINGLE demo edit for approx 11 hours straight. I've pretty much made it from scratch, except for the camera work.

    I need help because I can't figure out a few things, no matter what I keep editing, deleting, moving, etc.

    http://www.justiceknights.net/comic/...dited2.cohdemo


    The things I need help on are:

    1. I can't get all the crowds of people to show up. I can tell some of crowd1 shows up but none of crowd2 or 3.

    2. You can see two swat vans smashed into each other. I'm trying to get rid of the one that is FACING the wall. Not the one with its back to the wall.

    3. The farthest away swat van that is on street level, I want to get more onto the street.

    4. There should be an office or chief on the wall to the right doing wave emotes but he won't show up either.



    Please, someone, anyone, HELP! I need to get this shot done for my comic book. Even after I get this demo done, I have to find the best angle for the comic page and then find someone to photoshop those trucks and stuff into fire trucks and some swat vans into ambulances. But first thing is first, I can't even get the damn demo working.

    I can't look at the darn demo code anymore without destroying my computer so I'm hoping someone can help me here or at the very least tell me what I'm missing.


    TY
  7. Sin_Stalker

    Any know if...

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dark_Respite View Post
    Not that I'm aware of... cop cars and SWAT vans are about it.

    Michelle
    aka
    Samuraiko/Dark_Respite
    Hm. That perhaps normal vans could be made to look like a fire truck and swat vans could become an ambulance or/and news vans.
  8. Sin_Stalker

    Any know if...

    ... there are any firetrucks or other emergancy vehicles ingame? Whether apart of the map or a separate piece?

    We have police cars, swat vans and all kinds of street vehicles around, but I don't believe I've ever seen a fire truck or an ambulance.

    Was hoping someone knows and can point the way?
  9. He has no butt whatsoever.
  10. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Ultimus View Post
    I always wondered what happened to the old Storm Kick animation? Was it deleted? Does it still exist?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BvZFM6WGFI

    This is the old Storm Kick.

    Would be curious if a developer could chime in, no NPC in the game uses this animation to my knowledge and of course players lost access to it years ago.
    They should have it as an alternate option. Either for Storm kick or for another power somewhere else. I believe someone mentioned jump kick, which I like that idea.

    MORE OPTIONS! MORE CUSTOMIZATION!
  11. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Daemodand View Post
    One of my favorite stories you did was one where you explained why a hospital teleporter is not a guarantee of safety.
    Thanks. It isn't my favorite issue but I'm glad you enjoyed it. Instead of heroes coming to the city and simply moving away, another theory for why we see so many heroes but haven't become a city of JUST heroes could be that they die and die often. I had to take away that security of no consequences. To show that heroes can, have and WILL die in this series. :P
  12. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Daemodand View Post
    Oh, wow! I hope things turn around for you!
    Yeah they are. But let that be a lesson to all. Don't forget your hospital TPer at home. :P
  13. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Aggelakis View Post
    I really hate to belittle anyone, but a large number of the fanmade comics are really bad in one way or another...it's like AE, I don't want to wade through so much chaff to get to the good ones. So I don't even look anymore.
    Perhaps trying out our site, cohcomicindex.com a bit? You can see the comics alphabetically or by genre and stuff.

    I can also say to jump ahead a bit or force through a bit. Lots of creators are just starting out and it takes them a few issues to get what works and what doesn't. For example, the Spectacular Sparky started off way back before capes were in the game. The first several are basic and can be funny but as each issue comes out, they get better and better. Sparkys last issue was fantastic. Even tgr ingame screen shot art looked good.

    I'm also apart of this as well. The first issue of the Justice-Knights is extremely long. My second issue was a vast improvement. I plan to go back and shorten it by at least half. Maybe add a fun issue zero to help get people into it easier. But I'm now on my Obey storyline and its turning out very well. I think each issue is getting more and more fun and enjoyable.

    I dare you and anyone else to check it out and give me feedback, both positive and negative. DARE! :P
  14. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Daemodand View Post
    I had no idea about that web site. And is Sin_Stalker still publishing? Haven't seen anything from him in a long time.
    Yeah, I am but the entire process has been slowed due to RL stuff from financial to my health and being stuck in a wheelchair for a few months.

    Working on the next issue of Stalktress now and then the next issue of Justice-Knights.

    www.jkcomics.com
    www.cohcomicindex.com

    :P
  15. Those are some great replies. I hope they keep coming.
  16. Just wanted to let everyone know, we've been adding a lot of comics weekly and even two comics at the same time on the front pages featured article.

    Don't forget, the site is a wiki so anyone can add new comics and comic related info. Or you can simply message me or post with a link to them and brief info! =D
  17. Why not use the forums on the titan network and paragon wiki?
  18. So I'm working on the next issue of my comic and I hit a snag with two shots.

    I'm hoping someone could volunteer their photo editing abilities to help me with these 2 shots.

    This is the first shot...
    http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...04-10-06_1.jpg

    Now if you look at my last issue, this was Mr. Cyril's (man looking out the window) office. Some heroes were in there and his men through explosives into the center of the room, (just left of his assistance in brown and walking towards him).

    1.In the shot I am looking for black stains on the carpet, that radiate out from the center. Scorch marks or something.
    2. The TV in the background needs to be broken screened. It needs to either be staticy or blue screen of death or just too shattered to see whats on it.
    3. If you compare to the previous issues, you'll find Cyril's large desk was there. Now if you look at the shot, you'll see two halves of that same desk on opposite sides of the room. I'm hoping either it can be made to look like its broken at that middle point on the one closer or maybe one of (or both) of the desks are turned over or something done with them.


    Those are the three main things I need for this shot.

    Now I'm not going to be displaying the entire shot mind you. So I through this together real quick:
    http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...d/untitled.jpg

    If you notice its going to be frame 3 of that page. Now the word bubbles have just been thrown up there so remember they can be moved. Especially out of the way of that front desk if damage signs can be placed on it. As you notice, I'm only displaying one of the two windows for the room. I don't want anyone doing more work then what'll get shown.

    This is the first thing I needed help on.

    ------------------------------------------------------------------

    2. There is a second photo edit thing I could use help on now.
    http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m...ovie_00104.jpg

    Now in this shot, Statesman was just hit and went flying into the side of the building behind him. He then pulled himself out of the wall and began walking forward as if it didnt really effect him.

    What I'm looking for is damage to the wall behind him, to the right of the shaded part. So in the daylight and behind statesman (doesnt have to be directly behind but close).

    Now this can be a statesman shaped indent or just a whole in the wall that's filled in with mostly bricks and rubble or whatever. But either way, he was hit very hard and into that wall from about a half a football field away.

    As before, I'm not using the entire shot. So please avoid making the damage too high up. Don't go passed that window on the right or too much into the shade on the left cuz it'll be cut out of frame.

    -----------------------------------------


    I'm really hoping someone can help me with this.

    Thank you

    -Sin
  19. Quote:
    Originally Posted by HYBRID_Z View Post
    Hi Sin Stalker. I play Peacemaker on Exalted we meet in game a few weeks ago. looking forward to checking out this site and definately inspired to start toying around with demo editing to create a Peacemakers comic. Looks like this site has some great resources now I just need to find the time.
    Oh and Hybrid, just fyi. We are working on a step-by-step "how to make comics". Besides that we have a nice "How To" section.

    Wanted to make sure that was known.
  20. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Sapphic_Neko View Post
    Not safe for work.

    And i'm not computer savvy enough to add somethng
    http://cohcomicindex.com/home/cohcom...ordan%27s_Town


    there's at least something for now. You may want to pass this thread along to Jordon's Town creator and any other comic creators you've come across.
  21. wiki creation is easy. Just search for it and when you dont find it, there is an option to create this page. Going to other pages for examples is easy and fun aswell. :P

    On the front page you'll see under Author's Page and Users, a how to wiki.
  22. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Sapphic_Neko View Post
    Cool.

    You've missed a quite good comic tho. Jordans Town. Not updated very often, but a nice comic imo. Tho i am slightly biased since i'm in it.

    I also know of another short one, but its rather nsfw
    Whats nsfw?

    Also, if you like the comic, create an entry page or pages about it onto the Index! :P
  23. Quote:
    Originally Posted by HYBRID_Z View Post
    Hi Sin Stalker. I play Peacemaker on Exalted we meet in game a few weeks ago. looking forward to checking out this site and definately inspired to start toying around with demo editing to create a Peacemakers comic. Looks like this site has some great resources now I just need to find the time.
    1. You dont really have to use demo editing. The fastest way is just using live shots and stand ins for help.

    2. Time is the one thing we can't really help others with.... YET! :P
  24. There once was a time when there were no "City of Heroes"-based comics. The professional publishers that originally told the tales of heroism and villainy had abandoned said works for other projects.

    It was indeed a dark time and a dark world.

    But then came a beacon of hope...

    From out of nowhere, a contest came about, and many in the troubled city tried their best at winning it. The city was flooded with fan-made comics. Some were amazing, some were hilarious, but all were good.

    Peace came upon the city and everyone rejoiced, sharing what they made and having one central location to find and share these glorious treasures, hypercomics.com.

    But nothing lasts forever.

    One day a dark force descended upon this site (hypercomics.com) and destroyed the wonderful place of sharing. Many works of art were needlessly destroyed in a carnage of digital indifference.

    Since then, only a few of those creators continued to make comics... Waiting for the day when peace, light, and hope returns to the city.

    Then a few years ago a group of these last few came together, calling themselves the City of Comic Creators! These creative minds work to bring about such great days again...

    And now they have made the first steps in making those days a reality...

    www.cohcomicindex.com

    It is a link to a website with a mission:
    1. To archive and preserve fan-made comics and information about those comics, including restoring those earlier comics for future readers to appreciate.
    2. To serve as a resource center for readers to find these comics so they can better expand on their appreciation of the world of City of Heroes.
    3. To help new and old comic makers hone their skills and improve their publications.

    This site is a place where you will be able to help the creators find those comics lost in the turbulent digital high seas of the inter-webs. This site is a place where you can go to find the best in comics made by people who love to make them.

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    Please check it out. If you have your own comics or if know where some are on the Internet that haven't been added, please add them or point them out to the rest of us! Registration is free and easy to do.

    Special thanks to TonyV and the Titan Network for helping us through some of the key coding we needed.

    Sincerely,
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    p.s. Forums and more to come!