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Does anyone ever wonder where these universities are going? All of a sudden these massive centers of learning sprout up through the ground. Maybe I should move to Rhode Island, there seems to be a lot of cool stuff happening down there now.

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Personally, I'm more worried about the Supergroup becoming replaced by the SuperFRAT.

I mean, can you imagine what superhero hazing would be like?

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here is the quote from CGW

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Skills are City of Heroes' answer to the ubiquitous MMO crafting system - except they're totally different. Characters will be able to specialize in one of four different skill trees: Detective, Science, Communication, and Scholarship. They can further specialize in various areas of expertise, such as Forensics or Security for the Detective tree. Skills are level-independent and wholly optional; your character will be able to interact with myriad objects during the game, at which point he, (Ed. note: or she ), can attempt a series of skill checks. Success brings new objectives or perhaps some extra experiance. For example, succeeding at a Security check in a bomb infested building might reveal the explosives on the mission map.



Skills are learned and improved by studying at universities throughout Paragon City. You'll earn temporary, expendable skill boosts during missions; these are somewhat similar to inspirations but can also be converted into wisdom, which is used to add permanent skill boosts at the aformentioned universities. As with enhancements, you'll find generic skill improvements as well as stronger, more focused upgrades alon the lines of dual- and single- origin enhancements. The only skill you'll need now, though, is the patience to hold out for all this good stuff.

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Does anyone ever wonder where these universities are going? All of a sudden these massive centers of learning sprout up through the ground. Maybe I should move to Rhode Island, there seems to be a lot of cool stuff happening down there now.

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I wondered that myself... I assume they'll just replace existing buildings like the Icon shops.

On another note, the "Powers are my heart..." puzzle does't really work. The "Heart" and "Soul" were metaphorical constructs, no heroes powers actually involve beating enemies to death with their heart (Get working on that powerst for Issue 4 by the way), but the "Mind" of the hero was literally, an aspect of his mind.

...I'm too pedantic aren't I?

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5. Psychology is in there. Never fear.

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'We want you to head over to the lab, rescue the scientists, confront the Freakshow Boss, sit him down in a comfy chair and try and found out what childhood trauma drove him to become a villain in the first place.'

YOU HAVE GAINED A TEMPORARY POWER!

Group Hug (AoE)

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"I guess I just have this unresolved desire to replace my limbs with metal substitutes and rain havoc down upon the citizens of Paragon City... I think it started when I was a kid, I had this fear of horses..."

To conclude: Freakshow Boss fancies his mother.

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1. Skills won't be required for mission completion.

2. Skills won't create temp powers; these are skills like "History", "Forensics", etc.

3. Skills do not impinge on the combat mechanics at all.

4. Skills are NOT required. You don't need to play with them at all; but they do give rewards...

5. Psychology is in there. Never fear.

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Statesman is officially the man.

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I guess you can't please everyone though... I didn't like the LotR films.

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*gasp*

Infidel!



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I tried to like them, I really did!

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I really hate to say it but this is, by far, the worst decision to change this game made yet...

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Well, most people here disagree with you. I for one think it's a fnatastic idea and can't wait to see it in action.
I guess you can't please everyone though... I didn't like the LotR films.

I just have a terrifying image of a lecture hall filled with hulking freaks in body armour with flames roaring from their hands and electricity crackling across their bodies. That's not a class I'd like to teach.

I'd like to know if these skills will be essential in some missions (i.e. you can't continue unless you have a Forensic scientist with you), or whether they'll just add boosts (like extra experience or more clues/missions/whatever).

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How are these skills developed? Will there be an in-game utility to keep improving these skills?

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The article said that you'll be able to improve them with enhancement like items as well as inspiration like items. You can also improve them at various universities around Paragon City.

I'd just like to point out the leaves in Paragon City are NOT changing colour.
Some of us got a bunch of screenshots from just after release, went back to the same area and took a secod screenshot, and the leaves were the exact same colour.
Leaves are not changing folks.

Bearing in mind that CoV is a long, long way away, I find it highly unlikely that Lord Recluse is involved at all.
Much more likely this is a Hallowe'en event involving vampyrs and werewolves, like someone else said.

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Oh my God, I know what's happened!

The Fifth Column have found the Ark of the Covenant!

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Again? Geez...

Is it possible this is somehow related to the previous Rularuu invasion? I can't see the Rularuu invasion being nothing, I expect it's part of the whole storyline... The 5th troops are spooked by something, perhaps there's some sort of Rularuu/5th alliance now?

Sweet merciful crap!

Someone remind me of the name of Issue 1?

Nevermind... Through the Looking Glass.

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So, next time you rail on someone about facts, get your own straight, troll.

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My facts were straight. Going to the Hollows is not mandatory. That is all I said. I never said the Hollows was an easy zone.
And kindly think twice before hurling the ubiquitous "troll" insult around, I'm not the one who's physically making up problems to complain about.

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Well, issue two was called "A Shadow of the Past", which just so happened to be the title of the second chapter of "The Fellowship of the Ring". Oh, and "Eastgate" is referenced as being part of Moria in the world of LoTR.

So, going by the theory that the chapter titles refer to great works of literature, I did a little research into the new title: Issue 3 A Council of War.

The only thing I could come up with is Treasure Island. Chapter 12 (1 plus 2 equals 3?) of Treasure Island is called Council of War.

So, is this title a hint at the possibility of a water zone? Perhaps pirate villains? Or some sort of treasure?

Just some speculation I'll put out there. Enjoy.

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Very astute.

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Argggg! Looks like Statesman has been giving lessons!

What?
Mandatory?
Nobody ever forced you to go to the Hollows, except for a single mission. After completing that one you need never return there ever again. How do you think we did missions before the Hollows was here?
If you're going to complain, at least complain about facts, don't just make rubbish up to whine about.
Next you'll be moaning about how Capes aren't in the game....

Is there any info on whether this was the whole thing or just a Recon group? I've heard differing reports...

It's still going on, from what I've seen it's at the same level as before as well.
Plus it's fun!

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I dunno if this is 100% true or not, but...

On the Champion server, I heard that there was a level 49 huge, white mech in Perez Park. It was apparently killed before I got the chance to check it out though.

If it is true, I wonder if this has to do with Statesman's announcement?

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No, just a high level ambush in PP.

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Yeah, Kronos is part of a high level story arc.

Y'know, it's pretty easy to just skip the Mega-Quote posts.

WHOOOOOO, WHOOO WHOOOOOO!
Yes the chances of anything coming from the Shadow Shard, are a million to one!

...But still... they come! (dun dun dun)

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Awwww dang it. I wish I knew what day it was going to happen. I gotta pick one night this week to get caught up on chores and laundry. Grrrrr, guess I'll just have to leave CoH on in the background while I clean.

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Me too. I feel ya! But that will be after I have called into work *cough cough* I am So sick again *cough cough*

Boyfriend :Are you ok babe? You are staying home? Well you rest up.

Me : Yeah I should be ok, I just need to stay in bed all day & get better *weak cough*

Boyfriend : Ok well I will see you when I get home.

Me : OK darlin', I am just going to go back to bed now. *rolling over & shutting off light*

Pano of me RUNNING FROM BED already dressed in sweats & with a Mountin Dew in hand, headed towards computer that is already loaded with CoH.

This is going to rock!!

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I'm telling para..para...to tired to remember his name but that guy you like..ya

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SO NOT FAIR!!!! Don't make me hurt you, you might like it after all.

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I'm the one who makes the threats here, hurt me good.

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I must kill you now. Paratus knows of my evil plan to take over the CoH world.

I shall enjoy this!! *rubs hands together*

Come on PVP, come home to mama.

*winks at bountyhunter*

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WOOT!!! Dark Watch is the rox00rz!!

Anyone looking for a SG on the Justice Server please let me know I will be more than happy to have you in our wonderful community!!

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I only quoted this because it looks cool.... I'm shallow.

Green meteors?! Sounds like a Regen Scrapper with Super-Jump to me...

Seriously though, SCREENSHOTS! Pleeeease!