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The City Scoop! ~Front Page~ November 9, 2007

Ex_Libris

By Ex_Libris,
Posted on: 2007-11-09 24:40 in Announcements

 

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The City Scoop



The End of the Beginning


By
Bowfling

Vol. I, Issue XXVI

November 8th, 2007

The
three plus year history of this game has regularly seen some big announcements.
The addition of PvP, the major changes know as Enhancement Diversification, the
addition of City of Villains, the addition of the Invention system, to name a
few. Well it looks like the game developers were just getting warmed up.
Earlier this week, NCSoft
announced the acquisition of the City of Heroes game and rights and the
formation of a new production studio dedicated to the ongoing development of
the franchise, NCSoft NorCal (for the time being). This is a major shift,
ending the long standing relationship between Cryptic Studios, the original
designers of CoH, and NCSoft, the publishers who ran the game service. Needless
to say, the scope of the announcement shook the community of players, but as
the details became clear, reactions have shifted from worry and surprise, to
excitement and anticipation. After a couple of days to digest things, most of
the players seem to feel the future of the game has never looked brighter.


The
press release was quick to make clear very important details about the
change, and the Community Coordinators, Lighthouse and Ex Libris put in a
healthy dose of overtime that evening answering as many questions as they
could, sometimes several times. Here's a short rundown of some of the things
most players were eager to know:


What is happening to the Development team?


Very nearly the entire team from Cryptic is moving to the new
studio to continue working on the game, same as before. The only exception is
Jack "Statesman" Emmert, whose role since stepping down as Lead Developer has
been largely advisory while he worked on other projects at Cryptic. Matt Miller
(Positron) will still be Lead Developer, and all the devs we know and love will
continue on just as before. Even more reassuring is the devs coming to the
boards to tell us so:


"I haven't read all of the comments about how everyone is reacting
to the news, but if you do want my opinion (looks like I'm giving it anyway),
I'm excited. I'm excited and happy and I will stick around on City of
Heroes/Villains as long as they'll have me."

-
Melissa "War Witch" Bianco


What about the development schedule?


Details are vague at this time, but the current schedule of 3-4
new free issues a year will
remain the same for at least next year. Any major changes will be
thoroughly researched before they happen, and announcements will be made. The
concerns and desires of the community will play a big role in the decisions.


What does a major reinvestment mean?


NCSoft has promised a major reinvestment in the CoH franchise, and
this has been the biggest cause for excitement and concern among players. So
far, things that have been talked about are at least 19
new full time positions at the new studio (all jobs listed as Mountain
View), in areas like art, world design, mission design, powers design, and
more. Whether those and other jobs will simply make the existing Issues bigger,
better, and quicker, or whether it means even bigger projects like paid
expansions, remains to be seen. Also spoken of has been a hardware upgrade to
existing servers. Any potential for a sequel to the game isn't off the table,
but it's still in the far future. The goal seems to be to make CoH/CoV as good
as it can be.


How will this make things better?


Efficiency has been one of the words that has come up most often.
When there are two companies and a contract that denotes specific obligations,
it's hard to be flexible and make needed changes or even spend as much as
they'd want to spend on making the game better. Now under one company with the
specific goal of moving things forward, there's a lot less uncertainty of where
our subscription dollars go. Efficiency again comes into play with staffing.
Not only will the Community reps and corporate folk from NCSoft be under the
same roof as the developers, so will the Quality Assurance staff, which will
cut out a lot of communication pitfalls when it comes to reporting,
replicating, and eliminating bugs.


Community reactions covered the gamut, just as they usually do
with a group this large. Some people have completely embraced the idea. Some
are pleased, but waiting to see more details to be sure. Some few are still
worried despite assurances to the contrary. The most popular far-fetched theory
is that the game will be trashed by South Korean corporate reps who want to
turn the game into a completely loot driven grind fest. Needless to say, that
kind of thinking has been met with some interesting reactions. As well as
directly addressed by Lighthouse. I think though, the best part of all
this was the way the community looked carefully at the info we were given, then
made their decisions. Overall the reaction has been very positive, and that's a
tribute to the company getting the important answers out there where players
could see them. It makes my job easy, because I'm just parroting what's already
been said. However we're here at the Scoop to help consolidate the answers so
you don't have to dig through pages of forums or press releases if you don't
want to. Here are a links to the major places people are discussing the change
if you do want to look though:


Official
discussion thread


Big thread in City Life


The first three years have made a game thousands of people enjoy
every day. This new agreement looks like it will assure that the game keeps
getting better and better for years to come. This lemur's got his shades set to
extra dark, because it's bright inside that Ouroboros portal when you look at
Paragon City's future.

This Issue:


By Popluar Request


Go. Hunt. Get Badge.


Recipe of the Week


Cruelty of the Week


Content Watch: Villain side


Base Showcase

Disciples of Power

Rogue Isles Marine Corps


Behind the Mask

Queen X

Tax E Girl


Collector's Corner


Classifieds


/em Smack


Puzzle







Moving Day By Dart







Paragon Shield By Juggertha


 

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By Popular Request


By
Bowfling


This is a special ninth in a series of By Popular Request
articles, which reviews commonly requested player suggestions that have strong
positive support, and reviews the implications and considerations that would
need to be considered if these suggestions were to be implemented.


This week’s subject – The NCSoft acquisition of the City of
franchise:


There have been a number of requests made over the years that
until now have not been granted to players. But with the acquisition of the
City of franchise by NCSoft, a number of new options have now been opened. In
the special thank you to the fans in the announcement of the acquisition, a
number of things will be granted. The most important one is that players will
now have access to both Heroes and Villains. This addition will allow all
players to try both sides, where previously they may not have had access.
Anyone who has wanted to have all Archetypes made accessible can now experience
those Archetypes they’ve missed out on. Costume pieces that were exclusive to
one side or another are now available to all. It also means everyone should
have access to bases. This should increase the interest that players have in
both bases and Super Groups. To further increase interest, all Super Groups are
getting a bonus to prestige as well. Finally, all debt will be removed from
characters. Anyone who has lost interest in playing characters because they
have collected significant amounts of debt will receive a new lease on life.


Most importantly, the most far reaching effect of the acquisition
will hopefully be the ability to devote more resources into adding or improving
things for the long term, things that have previously been relegated to the
back burner. Perhaps some of the most popular requests, like power
customization, will get a second look now that more resources should be
available. Only time will tell how much of a boon this news will bring, and how
many other popular requests will be addressed.




Go. Hunt. Get Badge.


By
Lemur Lad


This week we're covering the PvP zone mission badges, available to
both heroes and villains. Short, simple, and to the point, just like grabbing
these badges will be for you. The badges are:


Agent
Provocateur (same name for both)- Complete a mission that Buffs your
side in the zone.


Risk
Taker (hero) Most Wanted (villain)- Complete a Patrol mission in the
zone


Vigilante
(hero) Wanted (villain)- Complete a mission that Debuffs the other side in the
zone.


These badges are pretty easy to get. Simply head to the PvP zone
you are qualified to get missions in:


Bloody Bay (15-25), Siren's Call (20-30), and Warburg (30-50).


Talk to the Arachnos or Longbow agent near the entrance, and run
each mission. For Agent Provacateur, and Vigilante, you also have the option to
join someone else's mission, even one you're above the level range for. The
Patrol mission must be your's and your's alone though. This does not credit
teammates since the mission owner is the only one allowed to click the patrol
mission.


Two of the badges are in personal missions, and while the third is
in the open zone, there's little or no chance of being taken out by people
there to PvP. Just remember a few simple tips:


1) Don't announce yourself. Get in, get what you want, and get
gone. Putting yourself on /hide helps too, just remember to take it off
afterward. Asking to be left alone just attracts attention.


2) Keep Moving. Even if you're not invisible, keeping moving will
keep you safe nine times out of 10. For the patrol, that means being quick to
click on the pay phones. Also remember to zig and zag a bit, and break line of
sight by using quick turns in between buildings.

Recipe of the Week


By
LadyK


Another anonymous recipe left on my desk here at the Steel Canyon
offices of The City Scoop. It does sound good though.


The mystery of the perfect chicken Shawarma.


I've come across recipes here and there... some say "Marinate in
yogurt/lemon juice/etc. over night" and all that well there's been something
"missing" from every recipe I've come across... till... I made up my own.


VOILA! PERFECT SHAWARMA!


First: The spice blend (this is good for a lot of
chicken/beef/lamb)





    [*]
    1tbsp of Cumin
    [*]
    1tbsp of Corriander
    [*]
    About 3tbsp of cardamom
    [*]
    4tbsp of paprika
    [*]
    2tbsp of Allspice
    [*]
    1/2tsp of cloves
    [*]
    3 tsp of nutmeg
    [*]
    A pinch of curry powder[/list]

    Mix it all together then dump it in a dry pan and toast the spice
    blend over med heat till fragrant (store in sealed container in fridge).


    Now for the shawarma!


    Cut 1lb of chicken/beef/lamb into thin thin thin slices put in
    bowl with:


    Take 4 cloves of crushed finely minced garlic (more for more meat
    of course), the juice of one lemon (of course more for more meat), about 3tbsp
    of plain yogurt, and about 1tbsp of white vinegar and the spice mix. Mix it all
    together, cover and shove in the fridge overnight.


    Cook on medium heat, covered for about 20 minutes, then uncovered
    at medium till the juices evaporate while stirring occasionally.


    Serve in pita bread with tzatziki sauce/smashed garlic sauce, hot
    sauce, with your choice of sautéed onions (In saffron oil if you are of the
    mind) lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled anything…


    It's awesome.




    Cruelty of the Week


    By
    Evitron


    Hello, villains. It's good to be back, after what feels like
    months...oh, wait, it has been months.


    Anyhow. This week's cruelty is that I've got nothing. Nada. I am
    OUT OF IDEAS here, people! So, I'm going to have it so you guys send me in
    things to investigate and write about. (Pleeease?)


    So, when you've found something suspicious (must be
    villain-related in some way, shape or form), send me a PM in this format:


    Subject Line: CotW Submission


    Annoying Words Bit: Hey Evitron! I think that (whatever you're
    sending me a PM about) should get some attention. Thanks!


    (Please note that a direct donation of 500,000 infamy and upwards
    is optional, but it makes it less likely for you to get a Neutrino Bolt to the
    face while you're sleeping!)


 

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Content Watch


Villain side level 1 to 10


By
Plater



I told them I was misunderstood and not crazy

But they didn’t want to believe in me.

The prison, or do they call it the Ziggy

A riot, was it fate or destiny

Escaping, a chopper brought me

And I was finally free.

-Written by a villain getting off Arachnos Helicopter from Fort Darwin’s wall.


"Everybody leaves Mercy Island like the festering, snake infested
sinkhole that it is in order to get to terrorizing in Port Oakes. Retrieving
books, delivering viruses, catching spectral pirates, there's so much mayhem to
cause in Oakes that no one could possibly take every opportunity before it's so
beneath their talents, that it's no longer worth their time." -Latex Love Moth
AKA HellkittenRed


Hello everyone, my name is Plater and I am writing a new column in
the City Scoop named the Content Watch. Here, we analyze the current content
split by level ranges and with insight from the community we’ll see what
players think, like, dislike of the current content offered in CoX.


This column will work like this : each 3-4 weeks, I will role-play
a dimwit newscaster on the field trying to gather players opinions on a
specific side and level range. I will invite everyone to post their opinions on
the targeted level range and leave their impressions and comments. I also
encourage posters to write about their game play experiences: feeling on zones,
PuGs, task forces, story arcs. I do intend to include some quotes taken from
the discussion.


Some great thoughts on how to make things better were also
included in the Content Watch thread. I did encourage this a bit, but in this
article I will focus more on how things are currently. Nonetheless, you can
read the full discussion on Villain side level 1-10
here and marvel at all the good player submitted ideas.


First let’s start with Mercy Island. From the posters, it seems
that there is a mixed feeling about Mercy, some players like it, other don’t.
The layout isn’t ideal for lower level players : fences, high-walls and dead
ends will all hinder your path and you will sometimes have to take a few
detours to get to your mission door. Upper Mercy seems to be a bit misplaced
and unused since many players just head to PO at level 5 so they can get their
fly pack to make traveling a little bit easier.

‘There are only 4 Mission contacts in the zone. And a character
only has access to 2 of them. That can get some what boring sometimes when
making Alt after alt.’ - Kanehllfir


I
will agree that doing the same contacts over and over in Mercy can get a bit
boring especially is you are an alt-a-holic. Missions at this point of the game
are still short, so breezing thought them isn’t really a chore. On the other
hand, Mercy does offer a good hunting ground for street sweeping, except in the
area of Fort Darwin where things might seem a bit empty when there are a lot of
players running around. It’s always a decent option to level up on
snakes/Arachnos and to make decent cash selling the dropped magic salvage at
the Black Market.


Beldoman wrote: ‘Port Oakes is a fun zone. It feels like the kind
of place that might actually work as a real island "city". Just, you know, one
that happens to be run by mob bosses with approval from the all-seeing
spider-obsessed overlords.’ I feel this is a good description for Port Oakes.
Here a new villain can access 3 more level 5-9 contacts and probably one of the
best things introduced with CoV: newspaper missions and mayhems missions.


There is plenty of content available in Port Oakes, the main issue
is that if you group or begin at level 7-8, you’re going to end up missing some
of the contacts because you can out level them easily. All three contacts in PO
have something interesting to offer, either a temp power that allows you to
summon a pet for 5 minutes, or a badge (or both). So this can lead to some
players adopting a solo attitude since they do not want to miss on these
rewards. Out leveling content can be a blessing or a curse : you can miss on
some interesting rewards or story arcs, but this give some replay ability to
the game for your next alt. From hunting Coralax at the port, paper missions,
story arcs, visiting the Mooks’ estate, to the arena, there are plenty of ways
to have fun in Port Oakes.


To wrap this up well, I would like to thank everyone that took the
time to write interesting posts in the Content Watch thread, most were
extremely well-written and I am truly impressed, keep on the good work and I
hope to see you all post next time.


I hope everyone enjoyed reading my first City Scoop chronicle.
Read the next Issues to know when the next Content Watch thread will be posted
in the City Life section. The next article will be about Hero side level 1 to
10 until then stay tuned.





Static Thunder By Jesse


 

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Behind the Mask


By
Teldon

QUEEN X


Triumph Server


Where
do you live?


I have a huge an’ beautiful penthouse with an express elevator to
the top in Down Town Atlas Park.


Do you have any pets?


Yes, I do. He is a Rikti Monkey...


What is the most interesting place you have visited?


Hmmm...I would say the most interesting place I have visited is
Firebase Zulu, because the only way to get in and around that place is
teleportation, fly, or the geysers. So, I try not to go to that place at all.


What are your top three songs of all time?


I would say my top three songs of all time are, If you can turn
back time by Cher. Second, All or Nothing Now by Cher. Third, S.O.S by Rhina...
is that how you spell her name?


What five TV shows could you not live without?


Oh I love watching Judge Judy, The Golden Girls, I love Lucy, Days
of Our Lives, and Heroes of course.


What was the best book you last read?


HAH!! The instruction manual for my iPod.


What is your favorite pop culture quote?


My favorite pop culture quote is "I ain’t your biotch, biotch!!!"
HAH!! Am I allowed to say that?


What other hobbies do you have?


Hmmm… besides killing foes an’ saving the world for peace? I love
going to movies, hanging out at coffee shops, working out ‘cause I have to be
strong.


Who is your real life hero?


I have three real life heroes and they are Kan, Azi Xumi, and
Tempty. They are all super nice to me, and there extremely groovy people.


Pants?


HAH!!! Well... if you know who I am, I do not like to wear any
pants. I actually run around Paragon City half naked. The reason that is,
because I'm a Tanker right? So, it's extremely difficult to fight in extremely
tight clothing. So I just like to let it all hang out. I'm covered anyways with
my Granite Armor. But that is the reason why I run half naked around Paragon
City...


What is your home server, and why did you end up picking it as your
home server?


My home server is Triumph!!


How were you drawn to this game?


Well, I have to say my ex-roommates drew me to this game. I was
not sure I was going to stick with this game. But 36 months later here I am.


What is your favorite aspect of the game?


Well, I would have to say my favorite aspect of this game is a
true fantasy of you being a super-hero. Playing, and killing Arch-Villains that
you hated as a child while growing up and watching your favorite super heroes
and wanting to be just like them. Now you can on a game.


Who is your namesake character, and what are they?


LOL!!! Well I have to many to mention. I would have to say my
favorite character right now is X Womann 5 my level 50 Stone/Super-Strength
Tank.


Which type of character would you say is your favorite to play and
why?


I would have to say my favorite toon is my level 50
Stone/Super-Strength Tank. It's about the best in game in my opinion.


How do you normally handle new challenges in the game?


Well, being a 36 month veteran I have dealt with so many
challenges. You just have to learn how to deal with them just like everything
else in life.


Which zone is your favorite?


I would say my favorite zone is Founder Falls. It reminds me of
being in Venice Italy.


What is your favorite storyline in the game?


I would say my most favorite storyline in game are the Maria
Jenkins Arch-Villain story lines.


It has been a busy year for the game so far. Do you feel that I9
and I10 have really added anything to the game and why?


Yes it has for COH. I really love I9 because of the new addition
of the Statesman Task Force. The fact that it's a high lvl task force and only
lvl's 45-50 can be a part of it. Also I love Wentworth. I wish we had that in
the beginning. It’s great actually feeling like you are a part of an auction.
Also, I10, the other new task force for high levels and a new zone added called
the Rikti War Zone.


What advice do you have for any new players to the game?


Welcome to the game! Ask questions if you do not understand!





Feral Kitty By Jesse

Tax E Girl



Liberty Server




Alright shall we get started?


Absolutely.


OK let’s get the basics out of the way. What is your age and
gender?


I'm 34 and a dazzling female.


And where do you live?


I live in the Great White North, Home of the Big Nickel, that
would be Sudbury, Ontario, Canada - eh!


And do you have any brothers or sisters?


Yes, I have 2 older sisters and 1 older brother.


Do you have any pets?


Yes, a cat named Jadzia.


So what do you do when you are not playing the game?


I'm either working or I'm spending time with my husband. We just
purchased a house, so that keeps us busy a lot.


How long have you two been married?


Forever. Heh, actually 6 years this past August.


Do you two have any children as of yet?


No, we're kids enough as it is. For the future, we'll see.


Do you and your husband play the game together? If so how often do
you two play together?


Actually my husband introduced me to this game, but he's since
left for another MMO that we won't mention. But when he did play, we played
together as often as we could. We both created our Super Group.


Well what do you do for a living?


I do a few things, I'm a freelance graphic designer and I cook for
a Greek restaurant in town.


Is it a big restaurant?


No, it's kinda small, but it's well loved and it's a family run
business. I'm not actually related to the owner, but he considers everyone
family.


It sounds like a fun job.


It is. I love it.


Well, moving on. What are your favorite movies?


Too easy. Any Nicolas Cage movie and one other. The Rock and Stand
By Me. Both great films.


And what TV shows do you love, either ones that are currently on
the air or since been put out to pasture?


There's so many good shows that have come and gone, but I'm a
sucker for Charmed and for any reality based singing and dancing shows. Like So
You Think You Can Dance and Don't Forget The Lyrics.


So what music do you like to listen to?


I'm almost ashamed to admit it, but I have a guilty pleasure for
Dance music. I also love 70s and 80s, all of it.


So what would your favorite quote of all time be?


That's a tough one. I used to think it was IBM's earliest motto of
“Think...” but having grown so much myself, it would probably be “**** happens.
Deal with it and move on.”


Well let's move on to the game. What would you say is your favorite
archetype in the game?


Definitely Scrappers, even though I am a Defender. I just love how
most get in there and get dirty with the bad guy.


So how did you end up on your home server?


Friends from the real world wanted me and my husband to join them
on Liberty, we were on another server for a short time, so we switched and have
been here ever since.


Do you prefer heroes or villains?


Definitely heroes.


Why is that?


There's something about heroes that makes each of us just smile
about at the end of the day. Villains aren't always remembered for the deeds
they do, but heroes will always be remembered. I want to be remembered.


Well which story arc do you like the most in the game?


Freakolympics. Definitely the most fun that I can have with those
guys. There's many others I like, but I go out of my way to not miss the
Freakolympics.


Which zone is your favorite in the game?


The Hollows... it's where I spent most of my time helping out
newer folk and I don't believe there is any part of the Hollows that I haven't
explored. I love it.


What is your favorite part of the game?


That can be interpreted many ways. The badging, the teaming, the
helping others when asked, there's not one particular part that I favor.


Well this year has seen many changes to the game. What out of
issues 9 and 10 and the upcoming issue 11 do you like the most?


The Statesman's Taskforce. It made people communicate more
effectively again. It is amazing to see people actually talk to one another
about tactics and enjoy it. Definitely that Task Force.


What advice would you give for new players to the game?


Communication is number one when you play this game. Be it in text
or through a voice program. Always communicate with your team. Work together
and don't hesitate to ask questions. Keep learning and don't be afraid to make
mistakes… well, not big ones.


Finally do you have any closing comments?


First thanks for taking the time to do this for everyone. It's
great. We now return you to your regularly scheduled Scoop already in
progress... and have fun out there kids.


 

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Base Showcase


by
born2luz

This week we visit two villain groups on Guardian and Infinity.
First we talk with OMAC_2099 of the Disciples of Power VG on Infinity, then we
speak with Alpha One from the Rogue Isles Marine Corps VG on Guardian.

Disciples of Power


(The villain side variation of the Defenders of Paragon.)















Server and alignment: Infinity, Villains


When Established: 4 days after the release of
City of Villains, with a legacy back for City of Heroes Beta as a Group. Aug
2004.


How Many Members: 72 on Roster. with 44 active in
the last 20 days.


Approximate Base value: 20324557 (Ranked in the
top 50).


Approx time spend on base design: 80 hrs+ since
Base creation. But now it's I only rework parts of the base after raids when
weaknesses were found.


Favorite Base Items: For base raids.. It's Slow
fields and Freeze rays. For General use It would have to be Invention Table.
For Eye Candy any of the Arcane items.


Enjoy the most: Trying to design a base that is
both Raider unfriendly and General use friendly.


Least Enjoy: The fact that you can't put a
created item into design "limbo"


Wish list: A base plot, quickly followed by Tree
of Life/AutoDoc upgrades.


One Piece of advice: Well it's not one piece..
it's several. Decide what you are going to do with your base. If you're going
to base raid follow the KISS principle. If it's for general use the world is
your oyster, enjoy it and have fun. A second piece of advice for all you
altaholics out there: Form a second group base for just general use and move
all teleporters/telepads to that base. Collation with it.. And presto chango
you have a Raidable base for your mains and access to the telepads in the alt
base, meaning you can save you Power and Control in your raidable base for
heavy defenses.


Other notes: The Disciples of Power/Defenders of
Paragon boasts a long lineage in CoX. We began in May 2004 and the majority of
our members have 3 year vet rewards. We've had a few people leave never to come
back to the game, but we also have players leave for extended periods (Some go
to other MMO's while some are in Iraq) and always return. The most common
compliment we get from our members (and the one we're most proud of) is, "I
would have quit this game long ago if it wasn't for the great people in the
DoP."

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Server and alignment: Guardian Villainside


When established: November 4th, 2005


How many members: Currently 67 characters, mostly
alts for 6 core members and a dozen part-timers.


Approximate base value: About 17.5 million
prestige


Approx. time spent editing base: I tend to make
major changes once or twice per issue, usually several hours worth of work,
more if it’s a major redesign. I’d say I have about 40 hours invested total.


Favorite base item: The Arachnos Flyer, it’s HUGE
and perfectly fits our theme.


Least favorite: The worktables, aside from being
required to build a few items, they bring nothing to the base.


Enjoy the most: The versatility. It’s like
a game within a game, seeing how much you can fit on your plot while staying
within budget and making it look how you want.


Least enjoy: The base editor itself can be a pain
to work with and comes with a pretty sharp learning curve.


Wish list: A base bank/cash vault. We have
some pretty high rollers and it’d be nice to more easily share the wealth.


One Pieve of advice: Play around with the
editor while your base is still small and plan ahead for when it gets big.


Other Notes: My main goal when creating our
base was to include every utility item available (and enough control and power
to run them) while maintaining a hi-tech military theme. When Issue 9 went
live, I spent a few hours creating our pride and joy, the IO Factory. 3
invention worktables, a vault and 9 enhancement storage racks (one for every IO
level). Our high level badge-hunters then filled the racks while working on
crafting badges. This was one way I found to “redistribute” wealth from our
core members to less wealthy troops.





Echos By John Becaro

 

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Collector's Corner


By
Dirtwolf

Sources: Commission


They are infinite! Want to be featured here? Have some suggestions
for the art section?
PM me!


Silverstard


http://silverstard.deviantart.com/

Reiq


http://reiq.deviantart.com//





Kieranoats


http://kieranoats.deviantart.com/





A Rodriguez


http://aleciarodriguez.deviantart.com/





Meshsmoother


http://meshsmoother.deviantart.com/


 

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Classifieds



November 12th is Veterans Day.
Thank you to all who serve.



Converted_Clock and Genna are looking for recruits to their team!
Having run the Super Olympics on Champion the last three years we would like to
take the event game wide Feb. 2008! If you are interested in helping plan the
events, assisting with running the events on your server or just have a burning
desire to know more please PM either Converted_Clock or Genna. Currently we are
looking for people on all servers. Organization, Web Skills, or Prior Event
Experience a Plus! We are a non discriminatory group; casual player, RP'r,
PvP'r, WE WANT YOU!



A Triumphant Return



Hey there kats and kittens! Player Vs. Radio is alive and kicking! Yes, it may
have taken a little while, but it's true! Check out our all new line up of DJs.
Some faces and names you'll recognize from our previous incarnation, and some
you won't, but we hope you get to listen to and love them all! Have any
suggestions? Let us know. Send us your requests. Got any news? Tell us! Are you
a Dev from any games? Let us pick your brain!



Thanks everyone, again, for all your patience through this trying time of
getting things put together. Soon, we'll have everything just where we want it,
and you'll have the best PvRadio EVER!



Stay tuned in for more details as they happen.



Viva la Player Vs. Radio!
www.pvradio.net



DJ Krelo, Administrative Director



I am not a Power Ranger.



-Sentai Sage-



WANTED: a creative and talented web designer to be the lead
designer for a CoX WebTV station, which will contain videos edited by players
from in-game footage. For details or any questions, please send a PM to TheFrog



The Paragon City Medical Research Corps has just been formed and
is looking for researchers!



Did you or someone you know lose someone to Outbreak?

Do you have an interest in cutting edge medicine, both traditional and
otherwise?

Have you wondered if there will ever be a cure for Outbreak?



Do you want to help find it?



If you answered Yes to any of these questions, especially the last, then send a
/tell to Dr. Greg Miller Jr. on Liberty or @Byssot to sign up. The Paragon City
Medical Research Corps needs YOU!



Based on Liberty, we are open to all heroes who want to make a difference.
Since this is a new SG we are still working on construction of our base, but
that means you have more time to make your opinion known! Also pending is a
website, but it should be up as soon as a good place for it is found.

VeronicaVenom is hosting
"V-Games" on Victory Server, every Sunday night at 8PM EST. Events include: PvP
tournaments, TF races, and Gladiator FFA. Please Send Tell to VeronicaVenom if
you want in on the action.



Happy 232th Birthday to the United States Marine Corps on the 10th
of November. Simper Fi all you Devil Dogs.



n00b at HTML seeks mentor, will pay if needed. Contact @Molten
Slowa on Test/Live if interested.

Paragon City Choppers: Super Motorcycles for Super Customers!




Paragon City Choppers is a unique experience in motorcycling, based out of
Skyway City on the Virtue Server, our dedicated and creative staff is committed
to bringing our customers the custom rides that are every bit as super as their
superheroic riders!

Whether you're a seven foot tank who's tough as nails or a high flying
flame-flinging blaster of evil, we have the bikes that you want at your
request!



For more information contact our (occasionally hirsute) chief designer Erik
Love aka The Wulfen at his PM box: Wulfie



The PvP Event Committee is looking for more experienced event
coordinators and planners to add to our current team. We are looking for PvPers
with a general knowledge of tournament formats and PvP tactics. We are looking
for players with evening and weekend availability who are dedicated to
improving the PvP community within the whole of CoX. We need dependable,
hard-working members who will put in extra time when needed to teach, promote,
or host events game-wide. If we just described you, please visit our website at
http://pvpec.guildportal.com, click "Join the PvPEC", and fill out our
short membership application to become a part of the driving force in PvP
game-wide.



THE CITY SCOOP seeks staff writers to contribute articles,
columns, or HTML layout on a biweekly schedule. We want helpful, positive and
motivated people! Send a PM to Marcian_Tobay or Lemur_Lad.



The Kheldian League is a supergroup on Triumph. It is only for
Warshades and Peacebringers. We have a friendly group of players and a nice
base. To join, please email xoxman on the forums, or contact us in-game by
emailing Beta Sword PB, Enis, or Umbrastar.



The Rogue Isles Marine Corps is looking for new Recruits.



We have been established on the Guardian Server since City of Villains went
live. We have a fully functioning base which is raid ready if/when the
Cathedral of Pain goes live, as well as an IO Factory and Teleporters to each
zone. We also have our own website with forums on Guildportal.



We seek to expand our ranks. Promotions are awarded according to prestige
earned and reward you with access to base storage including a large reserve of
IOs.



Send a /tell to @Botley, @Alpha-One or @MrsAlphaOne to be recruited.


 

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The City Scoop Staff

Editors-in-Chief

Marcian Tobay

Lemur Lad


Editors


Pants_Stealer
&
MartyRallner - Copy Editors

Teldon - Behind the Mask

LadyK - Food and Restaurant, Classifieds

Taxibot Belle - City Traveller

Snow Globe - Puzzles

Burning Brawler - Roleplaying

MrsAlphaOne - Encounters

born2luz - Bases

Advice

Arts

Lady Athyna

LiquidX

_darque_

Dirtwolf

PvP Correspondents

Layout

Dumok

Excentric

Mantid

Snow_Globe


Additional Staff

Bowfling

Evol Advocate

Evitron



The City Scoop is always seeking comments, suggestions, and articles from our
readers. Just send them to the corresponding department or one of our
Editors-in-Chief.

 

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Edition 26 of "The City Scoop” a publication for Supers by Supers!

Well I don’t think there is any news that can top what the ‘City of’ community heard this week. The Scoops cover story is about the acquisition of City of Heroes & City of Villains IP by NCsoft. This is big news for everyone! Also is it just me or is the art section something that just blows you away?

If you have any concerns regarding the content of the Scoop please feel free to direct your comments via PM to Lighthouse or Ex Libris.

If you would like to do a feature article, have an event covered, or join "The City Scoop" team please PM Lemur_Lad or Marcian_Tobay

If you or someone you know should be considered for ‘Behind the Mask’ Teldon or ‘Encounters’ please contact MrsAlphaOne

If you need some “Advice” contact Lady_Athyna or would like to “Ask The X” contact LiquidX

If you have an event you would like covered by “The City Scoop” please post your events under the event forum located here: Event Forum


Discussion on the latest edition of "The City Scoop" is located here.