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Regardless of whether or not it was the first/only Superhero MMO on the market, or is still today - it's still a gimmick. It drew plenty of people that were new to MMOs right in because it had a general relation to comic books and characters they were familiar with.

WoW may not be the first Fantasy MMO, but it still has the Fantasy gimmick. That's the primary reason why I ended up getting this game, though it's not the reason why I've stayed so long, I'm sure the same could be said for a large portion of the playerbase... Save the foreigners on Virtue that no one cares about.

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Umm fantasy is the gimmick as its the most used type of MMO on the market. Something not that used (like a superhoro mmo) is a niche. There's difference.

Also I think you underestimate how many people came here for reasons other than it being a superhero mmo.

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Right, because Statesman developed this game with the intention of only appealing to a small "niche" market, right? Think of how large the comic book industry is, and how many people recognize superheroes and comics today. Wouldn't it make sense for Statesman to try and appeal to that market so that the game would be successful?

And it was, very much so. CoH didn't start out as a "niche" game, and the superhero method of play wasn't "niche" either, it was a gimmick used to appeal to a large audience to bring in the subscribers. The game is "niche" now, but it wasn't when it was first released.

Get off my nuts.

Regardless of whether or not it was the first/only Superhero MMO on the market, or is still today - it's still a gimmick. It drew plenty of people that were new to MMOs right in because it had a general relation to comic books and characters they were familiar with.

WoW may not be the first Fantasy MMO, but it still has the Fantasy gimmick. That's the primary reason why I ended up getting this game, though it's not the reason why I've stayed so long, I'm sure the same could be said for a large portion of the playerbase... Save the foreigners on Virtue that no one cares about.

The game was successful from the start due to the gimmick, the audience that it appeals/appealed to. PvP can be a big draw if it is promoted and maintained - unfortunately, the pvp in this game hasn't received either of the two, promotion or maintenance - aside from promotion done by the playerbase.

here comes adamant soul jr.

tl;dr

i predict epic failery from you.

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But it's so superior in PvP that bringing any other set for a Tank is basically like not bringing a Secondary.

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Actually, superstrength is a legitimate rival for Energy Melee. Fire can be, if its specifically paired with Fiery Aura.

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No.

You can also send a tell to my 2nd account @VC, I have invite rights on that, and iltat's 2nd account @Pinghole, if you can't reach us on our first accounts.

Crey Industries

Hero Corps

The Pingu Source

Ooo. My Scrapper needs the Eden Trial.

*Salivates*

12 Stars! And the WHOLE damn pie!

Excellent guide Marut! Five stars sir!

See you guys in the Raids when I get back!