A teaser Q&A with Positron to tame the masses?

Clintonian · 04-20-2006 02:19 PM

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Positron,

Would you and your staff like some pie? *holds out pie* With the storage capability of bases coming in i7, will we be able to store infamy/influence as well? sort of like a treasury with permissions settings?

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Inf Banks have been back burnered, and may even be off the stove right now.

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Strangely, I'm mildly relieved to read a relatively conclusive answer to an old, old question from CoH beta.

Thank You, Positron, for finally putting a little bit of closure out there.

evertheskeptic · 04-20-2006 02:20 PM

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4. Will you folks ever do what you did in 2004 and sketch out roughly the year ahead what we players can be looking forward to, either via convention panels or 'State of the Game' forum post?

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Yes, answer this one, please.

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Since you said please...

Yes.

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(Also, thanks for answering.)

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Something tells me that it's on the same time table as getting AT reps and improving the patch notes.

Clintonian · 04-20-2006 02:21 PM

Stop reading my mind!

*clutters thoughts with Depeche Mode lyrics*

Lady Athyna · 04-20-2006 02:23 PM

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I think these tidbits really did help a lot. We've been in sort of an info blackout.

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/agreed.

I would not mind an informal 'Ask a Dev' series repeated.

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It's really amazing how just a little bit of Dev time can help alleviate board tensions.

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That, and I think it helps some people see the devs as actual, yanno, people.

Alright, group hug everybody.

You too Clint!

ShrikeX · 04-20-2006 02:23 PM

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Pos, any word on any changes for Dominators?

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There is a positive change for Dominators in Issue 7.

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Well we've known about the change from Geko and _Castle_ for a few months. Positron could you please give us a hint as to what that change will be?

Cobaltix · 04-20-2006 02:24 PM

Ahhhh ... now that is how you call out a Red Name.

Many thanks to EG for hosting and Posi for attending and answering.

Sign It : http://www.change.org/petitions/ncso...city-of-heroes

Cantatus · 04-20-2006 02:25 PM

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I think these tidbits really did help a lot. We've been in sort of an info blackout.

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/agreed.

I would not mind an informal 'Ask a Dev' series repeated.

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Gets my vote!

The_Foo · 04-20-2006 02:28 PM

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I think these tidbits really did help a lot. We've been in sort of an info blackout.

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/agreed.

I would not mind an informal 'Ask a Dev' series repeated.

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It's really amazing how just a little bit of Dev time can help alleviate board tensions.

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That, and I think it helps some people see the devs as actual, yanno, people.

Alright, group hug everybody.

You too Clint!

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Alright, but I want everyone keeping their hands honest!

*hugs*

EvilGeko · 04-20-2006 02:29 PM

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Ahhhh ... now that is how you call out a Red Name.

Many thanks to EG for hosting and Posi for attending and answering.

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You know, one thing people don't do enough is think about how to get what you want within the rules. I didn't exactly call out Positron, that's against the rules. I made a post suggesting that he make another post.

Law FTW!

The City of Heroes Community is a special one and I will always look fondly on my times arguing, discussing and playing with you all. Thanks and thanks to the developers for a special experience.

Intrep00 · 04-20-2006 02:30 PM

Goon Squad requirments description needs to be changed. A Goon Squad after all breaks up a strike and the badge ask you too leaving you to think you must kill scrapyarders, yet you have to kill (I'm no hero) security guards for Con to get it. Also, can we make my Character shoot fireworks and go *Beep* *Beep* when I chose the goon squad badge. Please

The_Chad · 04-20-2006 02:31 PM

Positron, can you tell us what some of the new costume pieces are gonna be. I don't mean the CoV stuff, but if there are gonna be new pieces we haven't seen.

Come on devs, art guys, where is my Maid costume for my characters! 5 years now, its a simple request.

EvilGeko · 04-20-2006 02:31 PM

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I think these tidbits really did help a lot. We've been in sort of an info blackout.

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/agreed.

I would not mind an informal 'Ask a Dev' series repeated.

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It's really amazing how just a little bit of Dev time can help alleviate board tensions.

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That, and I think it helps some people see the devs as actual, yanno, people.

Alright, group hug everybody.

You too Clint!

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Alright, but I want everyone keeping their hands honest!

*hugs*

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I make no such promises. Being a lecher in a e-group hug is a right I hold dear.

The City of Heroes Community is a special one and I will always look fondly on my times arguing, discussing and playing with you all. Thanks and thanks to the developers for a special experience.

_Ilr_ · 04-20-2006 02:31 PM

Happy Fun Taser sux, bring back Brooding Attack Dog Taser.

karaza · 04-20-2006 02:36 PM

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Can you tell us why certain powers (Lightning Rod, Chain Induction) won't be effected by Fury? Will they be just too uber with it?

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OK, last question I'll answer today. Apologies to those that are typing up questions as I write this.

Lightning Rod does build Fury, we fixed that very recently. Not sure about Chain Induction though.

And Lightning Rod gets my vote for Coolest Use of the Power System.

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Not a question but a sincere thank you. We know youy guys are crazy busy right now with everything going on and its awesome you actually took the time out to answer some honest player questions. Reasons such as this are why i stick around and continue to fork out my $14.95 . Good on you.

Clintonian · 04-20-2006 02:37 PM

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Happy Fun Taser sux, bring back Brooding Attack Dog Taser.

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He's already made an appearance this week and contributed to having the mods gut a thread. You gotta be quick, Brooding Attack Dog Taser fans.

Wisdom · 04-20-2006 02:41 PM

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I think these tidbits really did help a lot. We've been in sort of an info blackout.

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/agreed.

I would not mind an informal 'Ask a Dev' series repeated.

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It's really amazing how just a little bit of Dev time can help alleviate board tensions.

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i would have preferred a back rub from cuppa.

God_Slayer · 04-20-2006 02:46 PM

I've seen a teaser about updated chat windows, can we hear a bit about this?

I liked the D pocket missions where we paired up cov and coh chars, will there be anything else along this line?

Reviewing poison vs dark for masterminds, some have said poison, maybe, is better vs superheroes and the like, but aside from this one instance, dark clearly is far superior. Any updates/improvements for the Poison powerset?

Partial Character List: http://www.warlock-inc.com/CharList.html

LonelyHero · 04-20-2006 02:47 PM

Gah, no one asked the important question:

Is there plans to give elec melee to heroes (preferrably scrappers)?

Avonlea · 04-20-2006 02:52 PM

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Positron, can you tell us what some of the new costume pieces are gonna be. I don't mean the CoV stuff, but if there are gonna be new pieces we haven't seen.

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/em closes eyes, crosses fingers
Witch hat for CoV...witch hat for CoV...witch hat for CoV...witch hat for CoV...

Thanks so much for taking the time, Positron!

Story Arcs:
"The Joy of States-mas", #533168
"A Mosaic of Shattered Dreams", #497506 (2011 Players Choice winner!)
"Television Presents: Attack of the Toons!", #373710
"Lightning in a Bottle", #376222

Angry_Citizen · 04-20-2006 02:52 PM

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Gah, no one asked the important question:

Is there plans to give elec melee to heroes (preferrably scrappers)?

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I figured the important question was the quality of Elec Melee. I'm sure when I8 is hyped up big time there'll be another "Can we ask Posi questions?" thread, and then we can think about asking if there's Elec Melee for scrappers or tanks.

Doom.

Yep.

This is really doom.

Jade_Dragon · 04-20-2006 02:55 PM

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Can you tell us why certain powers (Lightning Rod, Chain Induction) won't be effected by Fury? Will they be just too uber with it?

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Lightning Rod does build Fury, we fixed that very recently. Not sure about Chain Induction though.

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Okay, not sure what you mean here. Do you mean Lightning Rod will now EFFECT Fury, or Lightning Rod will be EFFECTED BY Fury? Because the OP was asking about the latter.

It sounds like you are saying Lightning Rod did not build Fury before, and now it will. But more people are concerned about Fury not boosting its damage.

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And Lightning Rod gets my vote for Coolest Use of the Power System.

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Agreed. I think most people underestimate exactly what it going on here, or think it's just a foe targetted attack. But it's a teleport followed by a PBAoE attack. Which if I'm guessing right is not possible. Instead you probably have a delayed reaction Location AoE that goes off at the same time you arrive. The way you chained together a bunch of different powers to make it look that way is probably pretty cool.

Avonlea · 04-20-2006 02:59 PM

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The powers will parallel the Hero accolades as best as possible, for fairness sake.

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Then my Vanguard-equivalent-bearing future Dom self is very happy! Thanks!

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Me too, but now I'm wondering what's the CoV equivalent of eliminating endless throngs of Rikti monkeys...

Ooo...horrifying thought...what if it's Rikti monkeys! I defeated 10,000 of those buggers almost single-handedly the first time--I may cry if I have to go after swarms of them again!

Story Arcs:
"The Joy of States-mas", #533168
"A Mosaic of Shattered Dreams", #497506 (2011 Players Choice winner!)
"Television Presents: Attack of the Toons!", #373710
"Lightning in a Bottle", #376222

EnergyStar_MsK · 04-20-2006 02:59 PM

Pos,

Does it get uncomfortable under that containment suit, or do you have fan ducts or say...a trap door if you get my meaning...

P.S. When will they stop tormenting you on the banner and let you go to the little hero's room?

ShrikeX · 04-20-2006 03:02 PM

Positron:
How do you type with boxing gloves on your hands?

... wrong forum.

Jade_Dragon · 04-20-2006 03:04 PM

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Any talk of changing the permanent part of Patrons or something?

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It's really not as simple as "let's let them respec it!"

Since Patron sets are tied to Contacts you receive, you get the set of the Contact you choose. We'd need to add a bunch of technology to take away access to Contacts (something we don't do currently), to make sure you couldn't end up with multiple Patron Pools.

We have talked about it though, and are not through talking about it either.

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Wouldn't it be possible to just use the current Hero system, but tie which Power Sets you have to choose from to the Contact? Surely that's got to be easier to design a whole new way to access Powers that is outside of the training/respec system...

Putting it another way, can't you just make it so if you have done the missions for more than one Contact, you simply have more Sets to choose from when you respec? If you've only done one you have only one choice, while if you do all four, you can pick your first Power from a Set out of any of them, the way Hero Epics work right now? Or is that an oversimplification of how you get access to the Hero Pools?

You still can only pick powers from one Set, since that's the way it works for Heroes. But if you respec you can switch to any Patron you want, and you don't have to remove the Contacts since you're locked into the one you first chose (as a Hero would be) unless you respec.

Failing that, I guess the best alternative would be to allow you to do another Patron's missions to switch to him, but as you said, I don't know how you'd "do away" with the old Contact.