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This is one of the more outstanding changes in my opinion. Props to you guys for being creative on atmosphere and making the place alive! I would have more of this if possible in the future. 
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Great job Arctic_Sun! I can't wait to see this hit live.
That was a good article. I especially enjoyed War Witch's commentary.
The Italian restaurant in the new Faultline is very funny! "Eat here, or else..."
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I'd certainly like for the final mission to take place at the dam. It'd be a lot more satisfying that running to a random office building door in Perez Park and pretending "oh, yeah, this is an electrical substation, yep, yep!"
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Considering that the Posi TF is from 10-15, and Faultline's range starts at 15, I doubt we'll be seeing Faultline as part of that TF. However, since there is an interior for the dam (and a very nice one too), perhaps that final mission for Posi could be an instanced version of this map, filled up with CoT, Clocks, and Vahz? <_<
Even better, instance off a small part of the outside dam, near the substation, have us beat on some boss to get a door key, then enter the substation to get the interior. That would give that TF a much more interesting ending.
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And I wonder what FP Reservist member Arctic Sun's powers are... I'm guessing an Ice/Fire Blaster.
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Interestingly enough, there's been some science news in the last few days that indicates that the moon really is geologically active!
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Personally what boggles me isn't that the Moon may or may not be geologically active, but that such activity might have such a significant effect on Earth.
Then again, I can roll sevens on a six-sided die in CoH, so I suppose anything is possible.
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I'd certainly like for the final mission to take place at the dam. It'd be a lot more satisfying that running to a random office building door in Perez Park and pretending "oh, yeah, this is an electrical substation, yep, yep!"
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Considering that the Posi TF is from 10-15, and Faultline's range starts at 15, I doubt we'll be seeing Faultline as part of that TF. However, since there is an interior for the dam (and a very nice one too), perhaps that final mission for Posi could be an instanced version of this map, filled up with CoT, Clocks, and Vahz? <_<
Even better, instance off a small part of the outside dam, near the substation, have us beat on some boss to get a door key, then enter the substation to get the interior. That would give that TF a much more interesting ending.
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Honestlly, I *would* like to see the final map of the TF take place on either the "Interior of Dam" map, *or* an instanced outdoor area with the actual turbines- or *both*.
However, the Thorns being involved now officially makes no sense; They were only interested in the dam before it broke, due to the mystical resonance the state of the old faultline caused- The TF *needs* to be rewritten, because one of the three involved in the old TF is no longer interested in the Dam.
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However, the Thorns being involved now officially makes no sense; They were only interested in the dam before it broke, due to the mystical resonance the state of the old faultline caused- The TF *needs* to be rewritten, because one of the three involved in the old TF is no longer interested in the Dam.
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Exactly! Hopefully the devs will fix this and replace the CoT with some of the new Faultline spawns sometime in the near future. Also I like the idea of beating a boss of some kind to get inside the last mission, hopefully in an instanced part of the new Faultline. All this would add a lot of new excitement to the first TF in the game.
heh, she double posted. 
and why did Lighthouse mod your second! 
In all seriousness, let's be honest, how many people will roll a new character, waste a week grinding that toon up to level 15, JUST to experience the new Faultline? Are you seriously going to level a character through 15 levels of content you've already done a hundred times, just to experience 10 levels of new content? And then what? If the only reason you rolled the new character is for this content what are you going to do with this character once you've finished it?
I'm sure there's a bunch of people that might roll a new alt for this, but relatively speaking you're talking about a tiny percetage. Everyone else either just happen to have a character in that level range, or more likely they outleveled the zone long ago. Those people will be able to spend maybe an hour exploring and getting the new badges before they're bascially done with that zone.
I personally will definately be rolling alts, but not for the new content, but just cause I always have a ton of character ideas I can make. The chances of any one of them reaching level 15 is pretty slim. Despite all the alts I have and will roll, I have never made an alt just to experience new content. The only exception being perhaps when CoV first came out. Even then, the only reason to make an alt is because you want to play a new character. Maybe someday in the future one of these alts will be high enough level to actually enjoy the new Faultline, Maybe. Until then it's hard to find any enjoyment out of it unless you have a character already in that level range.
Go ahead and ramble your stupid comments at me, go ahead and pity me, whatever you want to make yourselves feel better. But my point is that realisitcally speaking, this is mostly wasted content for a lot of people. Denying content for gaining levels doesn't encourage people to roll alts, it just discourages them from playing their other characters. It's a valid concern that I feel really hinders the enjoyment of this game, especially when they do finally release new content that you're blocked off from.
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Are you seriously going to level a character through 15 levels of content you've already done a hundred times, just to experience 10 levels of new content?
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Totally! And with my new Veteran Award Sands of Mu from level 1 onwards, it'll be easier than ever before!
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Seismic activity on the moon changed our tides!?!? Was this 'seismic activity' the moon breaking up into a ring around Earth?? How could... ok ok, fiction, suspend disbelief... go with it Zloth...
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To all of you who allowed yourselves to get sidetracked into the possible science of the 'cover story', just stop it.
You should know better. You know that the "Waves of Mass Disturbance" is just the story they put out to hide their ineptitude at preventing Lord Recluse's attacks. WMD indeed!
Didn't you notice all those 'experts' are GOVERNMENT experts? sheesh!
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Are you seriously going to level a character through 15 levels of content you've already done a hundred times, just to experience 10 levels of new content?
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Totally! And with my new Veteran Award Sands of Mu from level 1 onwards, it'll be easier than ever before!
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I think there are plenty of altaholics out there who either allready have characters close to the level range for the new Faultline, or would be happy to make a new character for it. I've got a lvl 16 defender that I would love to play right now, but I'm waiting until I8 so I can take her through the new content.
I would certainly create an alt for it. Fortunately, I don't have to, as I have several alts ready to go already--two of them are even at the appropriate levels already. This is because I make alts and play them, rather than building them and throwing them away. Why would you even make an alt if you're not going to play it as high as 15? It doesn't take long, and you generally don't get much of a feel for the powersets before then. How do you know you're not throwing away something really fun?
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Interestingly enough, there's been some science news in the last few days that indicates that the moon really is geologically active!
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<nitpick>Technically, wouldn't that be selenologically active?</nitpick>
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I would certainly create an alt for it. Fortunately, I don't have to, as I have several alts ready to go already--two of them are even at the appropriate levels already. This is because I make alts and play them, rather than building them and throwing them away. Why would you even make an alt if you're not going to play it as high as 15? It doesn't take long, and you generally don't get much of a feel for the powersets before then. How do you know you're not throwing away something really fun?
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Totally agree with all your points - I have about 5 alts all ready and waiting to go through this content, some old, some recently levelled.
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Experts believe that strange seismic activity on the moon created catastrophic tidal surges on Earth
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Oh really? The moon you say. Well that just confirms it.
The 5th are on the moon, and we are headed there soon
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Conveniences
Now that Faultline is a city zone, it comes with a Trainer (Mirror Spirit), a hospital, stores, and a Reputation contact.
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And hot tubs. 
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So where's the stores in Kings Row?
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Experts believe that strange seismic activity on the moon created catastrophic tidal surges on Earth
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Oh really? The moon you say. Well that just confirms it.
The 5th are on the moon, and we are headed there soon
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Don't be too sure it's the 5th Column.
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Experts believe that strange seismic activity on the moon created catastrophic tidal surges on Earth
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Oh really? The moon you say. Well that just confirms it.
The 5th are on the moon, and we are headed there soon
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Don't be too sure it's the 5th Column.
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Agreed. If its a moon zone in outer space then it must be aliens, or guys that look like aliens.
well, a buddy and i created new alts (hes an archer defender and mines a fire/devices blaster) just for the new stuff, we are currently at lvl 9 so when the new stuff hits we'll be ready.
if you dont create new alts to play whats the point? I got my emp/def to 50 and all she can do is explore, i love to go through low zones and heal low characters all the way from deaths door to full in one shot -- but unless they add something beyond 50, what else is there but alts and the occasional hami raid?
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There's a significant number of us with altitus, altitosis, or just plain altoholics.
I have 33 characters, ranged 2 to 50, and the average security level is 13. One of the things I like about being an altoholic is that if something (a friend needing help, new content) calls for a specific level, I have one or more characters to choose from that will fit the bill.
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Seismic activity on the moon changed our tides!?!? Was this 'seismic activity' the moon breaking up into a ring around Earth?? How could... ok ok, fiction, suspend disbelief... go with it Zloth...
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Or a result of Maltheus spending too much time at the local City of Gyros.
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I have over 50 toons, none of them lvl 50 (getting close on one though!) - I agree with Tamagojin, its nice to have alts across the servers that you can go help a friend out with or whatever. I have been playing long enough to have the 27 month vet reward, so I think I know what I find fun. rushing to level 50 isn't it.. I like the story arcs, the friends, and playing for fun, not to lvl. its all about the fun, not the XP!
I have always avoided Faultline, as it was difficult to get to, difficult to travel through, and basically was not set up for my style of play. I think this will encourage me to get back in there, especially with new badges! also gives me a chance at the arachnos badge, without forcing me into a PVP zone. I think it is funny, people complained that there was no PVP, so they create all this PVP content.. but everytime I wonder in to a PVP zone (which I am loath to do) there are far fewer people in that zone, than any other zone i have been in. I am sure that isn't always true, and I am sure some people appreciate the zones for the interesting PVE there, but I don't see all that much pvp going on. just a few bullys running 50's around in Bloody Bay looking to beat on people for kicks. wait.. I am digressing from the post.. sorry
that kinda proves, not everyone plays for the same reasons. we all have our own ideas of fun, don't complain because they put content in that you don't want, maybe the other 20000 people do? I certainly didn't want PVP, but I would not stop them from putting it in for those people who do, and face it, Faultline needed to be fixed, it was horrible, there was never a soul in there. I think they are doing a great job trying to revitalize a zone.
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I would like to input that putting in a tram in the south of Skyway is nice. But what I would like to see is the old Red Line start making a comeback and have it running through Faultline itself. I'm not sure what zones the red line originally ran through but it would be cool just the same. For those that don't remember or are unaware, the Red line is from the history of COX and if i remember correctly it was destroyed during the Ritki War. The red line would be perfect for a route through Founders Falls, the end of IP where the Bricks gate is, Boomtown, and Ritki Crash Site (with future improvements like what is happening with Faultline with the last 2, these stops would get added as they happen).
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sounds like a great idea.. and wow.. I think you have more toons than I do!
this is my toon list though not complete list.
I would like to see a few changes, how about Perez Park? why not reclaim that location? we don't need a hazard zone in that level.. the Hollows replaced it, and did a better job. everyone hates Perez Park. it would interesting to see some reclaimation of the zone, allowing access at least partially to citizens. Longbow patrols? eventually see things going on at the ampitheater.. etc..
The changes sound incredible! Can't wait!
I love the story that goes along with it.
Thanks so much for all your hard work!
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I'd certainly like for the final mission to take place at the dam. It'd be a lot more satisfying that running to a random office building door in Perez Park and pretending "oh, yeah, this is an electrical substation, yep, yep!"
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Considering that the Posi TF is from 10-15, and Faultline's range starts at 15, I doubt we'll be seeing Faultline as part of that TF. However, since there is an interior for the dam (and a very nice one too), perhaps that final mission for Posi could be an instanced version of this map, filled up with CoT, Clocks, and Vahz? <_<
Even better, instance off a small part of the outside dam, near the substation, have us beat on some boss to get a door key, then enter the substation to get the interior. That would give that TF a much more interesting ending.
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