The City Scoop! ~Front Page~ February 29, 2008
By
Ex_Libris,
Posted on: 2008-02-29 15:40 in Announcements
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Sunday Night Fights
| Match One loaded into the Steel Canyon map. Visible from the start were a variety of Mastermind pets, including Robots and Thugs. Death Penalty got an early kill on Max the Mastermind but the large amount of pets made things interesting and somewhat confusing for your reporter. The slower moving pets contrasted sharply with their owners superspeeding and superleaping over obstacles. Around the 5:00 mark, Mad the Impaler scored a kill on his Stalker counterpart Death Penalty, who again defeated Max the Mastermind a few seconds later. Interestingly, the Stalkers seem to go after a series of pets (perhaps to weaken their owners capacities) before going for the final strike. While all this is going on, Corruptors zip around buffing and setting up spikes with some well-timed damage. The Renegades took Match One 5-2, scoring with Death Penalty (4) and More Dots (1) while Mad the Impaler (1) and Black Bambi (1) answered for UJL. Match Two loaded into the Lab Map, with most of the action in the central area. Acidz1 of The Renegades spent part of the match rebuffing with Sonic Shields while occasionally caging a Mastermind, while being caged himself in return. Robots and Thug henchmen fought a heated battle while Sonic Corruptors such as Wasp Heaven isolated their targets. Occasionally, a well-timed Assassin Strike took out important pets like Protector Bots or even a player, as when Death Penalty scored a kill on Black Bambi toward the end of the match. The Renegades took Match Two 13-1, with kills by -MaXimum1 (5), Death Penalty (4), Deconstructed (2) Screaming Catgirl (1) and -Spec (1) to Jyst1s lone kill for UJL. With the win, Renegades climb up a spot into second place, behind VORI, while UJL drops a spot to third place. Thanks to both teams for an inside look at Villain PvP, a different and challenging beast allowing for a variety of builds. Besides, who doesnt want to defeat other players using gangsters and killer robots? |
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Who is your base designer and who are your supergroup leaders? It is a Super Group of one, so I guess I am wearing all the hats at the moment Which server is your base on, and is it a Hero or Villain SG/VG? Freedom, Hero side. hen was your supergroup established? February 07. How many players are in your supergroup? One. What is the approximate value of your base? Approximately 4.5 Mil. How much time do you spend working on your base? How much time have you invested so far? Over the last year or so, I would guess about 100 hours. For every extra bit of prestige I earned, there was a new toy to work into the base. What is your favorite base item? Least favorite? My favorite would be the Autonomous Expert System. It just looks cool. My least favorite would be the Tech Alembic Tanks. Just haven't found a useful application for them. What is your favorite thing about base editing? Least favorite? My favorite would be just trying to see what other crazy idea I can come up with next. -Least favorite would be having to clean up all the used desks out of the base. What is the highest thing on your wish-list for new base items? Turbine Generator If you could give just one piece of advice to a new base editor, what would it be? Take your time, read the boards, join the base builders chat channel. And above all, ask for help. There is usually someone who would be able to come by and give you a hand should you be stuck. |
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Chocolate Chip Cookies[*] 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour[*] 1 teaspoon baking soda[*] 1/2 teaspoon salt[*] 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened[*] 1 cup sugar[*] 2 eggs[*] 1 tablespoon vanilla[*] 1 package (12oz) semisweet chocolate chips[*] 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts [/list] 1. Preheat oven to 350F. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. 2. Beat butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Add flour mixture to butter mixture; beat until well blended. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts. 3. Drop dough by 1/4 cupfuls about 3 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 12-14 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on cookie sheets 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cook completely. Makes about 20 cookies. Variation: For smaller cookies, preheat oven to 375F. Prepare dough as directed; drop heaping teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden brown. This makes about six dozen cookies. |
Chunky Peanut Butter Cookies[/B][*] 2 cups flour[*] 1 teaspoon baking soda[*] 1/2 teaspoon salt[*] 1 cup crunchy peanut butter[*] 3/4 cup sugar[*] 1/2 cup brown sugar[*] 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened[*] 2 eggs[*] 1 teaspoon vanilla[*] 1 1/2 cups chopped chocolate covered peanut butter cups (12-14 candies)[*] 1 cup of peanuts [/list] 1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease cookie sheets lightly. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. 2. Beat peanut butter, sugar, brown sugar and butter in a large bowl with mixer until creamy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Add flour mixture; beat until blended. Stir in chopped candy and peanuts. 3. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets. Bake about 13 minutes or until set. Cool on cookie sheets 1 minute. Remove them to wire racks; cool completely. Makes about four dozen cookies. |
Oatmeal Cookies[*] 2 cups uncooked old-fashioned oats[*] 1 1/3 cups of flour[*] 3/4 teaspoon baking soda[*] 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder[*] 1/2 teaspoon of salt[*] 1 cup packed brown sugar[*] 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened[*] 1/4 cup sugar[*] 1 egg[*] 1 tablespoon of honey[*] 1 teaspoon vanilla[*] 1 teaspoon cinnamon [/list] 1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Combine oats, flour, baking soda, baking power, salt and cinnamon in a medium bowl. 2. Beat brown sugar, butter and sugar in a large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until well blended. Beat at high speed until light and fluffy. Add egg, honey and vanilla; beat at medium speed until well blended. Gradually add flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time. Do not over mix dough or it will become too soft. 3. Drop dough by the tablespoonfuls at least 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake 11-15 minutes or until are puffed and golden. Do not over bake. Cool on cookie sheets 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Makes about three dozen cookies. |
Double Chocolate Cookies[/B][*] 2 cups of flour[*] 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder[*] 1/2 teaspoon of salt[*] 1 1/2 cups brown sugar[*] 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) of butter, softened[*] 1 teaspoon vanilla[*] 2 eggs[*] 4 squares (1 oz each) unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled a bit[*] 12 oz package of white chocolate chips [/list] 1. Preheat oven to 350F 2. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Beat brown sugar, butter and vanilla in a large bowl with mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs; beat well. Beat in melted chocolate. Slowly add flower mixture, beating well after each addition, about 1/2 cup at a time. Stir in white chocolate. 3. Drop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 11-12 minutes or until set. Cool on cookie sheets 1 minute. Remove to wire racks and let them cool completely. Store in tightly-covered container. Makes about three and a half dozen cookies. |
Well, thats it for this week folks! Enjoy until next week!
~MistressNoire
You're Under Arrest by
milk_weasel
Rogue Isles RepastGreetings again, Villains and Vigilantes, Heroes and Heroines, and other general pains in the neck. It's your old friend, Jenna Seidel, back from an extended Family Reunion. If you really want to know, I've been taking care of my older sister, after a really nasty year. She was kidnapped by a homicidal toy maker, no one you know, and left for dead. Because of the trauma, she ended up leaving her job and breaking up with the only man she ever truly loved. She's been a mess. By the way, Gill, if you read this, Sara's in San Francisco and would love to hear from you. Anywho, I may have grown up on the West Coast, but it's the food of the Etoil Isle that my stomach calls home. One of the first places I stopped was this little hot dog stand in the Nerva Archipelago called Nicks Delicious Weenies. You know the one I'm talking aboutit's on the dock where the Black Line helicopter docks. There's a Fateweaver there, named Fortunata Jennie and her brother Mike is the Magic enhancement seller. Well, the guy who sells the mutant enhancements is Nick, and it's his hot dog stand. It is a little known fact that it is the only other place in the Rogue Isles where heroes and villains coexist. But it's an uneasy truce, over hot dogs. Nick loves his dogs and loves to make dogs. He has plain dogs, Chicago style dogs, Coney Island dogs, Californian dogs and dogs that are named after the biggest names in the Rogue Isles. Order the Lord Recluse and you get a Polish Sausage on a poppy seed bun with sauerkraut and grilled onions and mustard. A Black Scorpion features everything, a half pound dog with chili, mustard, relish, onions, bacon, tomato slices, coleslaw, celery salt, and a kosher pickle. The Scirocco is a cleverly disguised falafel sandwich on a bun with tomatoes, lettuce, fresh onions and tzatziki. No one but Captain Mako or one of the Coralax would ever eat the dog named after him, but Nick keeps raw seafood on hand, just in case. It's too nasty to talk about, but I will most likely end up being chased by land sharks for making the comments I have. Nick's has its share of urban legends as well. The story goes that two Wolf Spiders were on a lunch break one day. One ordered a Lord Recluse and the other stated I love that dog, but it gives me 'Ghost Widows.' It is commonly held that he was referring to Silent but Deadly emissions, but no one ever heard from him again. Never evoke G-Dub's name and bodily functionsany fool can tell you that. (She's my patron, I can call her that.)
| The Coney Island chili, which is different from the Texas chili, is one of Nicks favorites. It's hand made every day, and he was actually willing to part with the recipe. The other recipe he gave me was for a savory coleslaw that is great on the Coney dog and gives it a more Coastal Carolinas flare. For a real Coney Island treat, try this chili with mustard on a plain bun, or eat the chili on a hamburger bun with American or cheddar cheese for a great sloppy Joe.
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 Blaster (Aquarius) Beginning of new cycle Transiting Mercury Conjunct Natal Sun Feeling more mentally alert, your thinking processes will be much clearer during these few days. You will now be able to impress superiors who will be impressed with your enthusiasm, initiative, and ability to cope under pressure. If you have something important to say, then now is the time to get that message across. Expect to make or receive numerous telephone calls or letters.  Brute (Virgo) Transiting Venus Sextile Natal Pluto A sudden love interest could be intense and electric, but with little chance of developing into a long lasting relationship. Powerful positive thoughts could bring positive results.  Controller (Pisces) Transiting Sun Conjunct Natal Sun Happy Birthday! Even though it may be a few days away from your calendar birthday, today the sun returns to the same zodiac position as on your actual birthday. This is the start of your new astrological year, a time of change and new beginnings. With the sun representing ego, this is a day of self importance and wanting to be the focus of attention. It is also usually a day of celebration, gifts and surprises. Over the next few days would be an excellent time to make plans for the forthcoming year.  Corrupter (Libra) Transiting Venus Square Natal Venus Beware financial extravagance over the next few days. Personal and love relationships may also find themselves in the firing line, you could be the victim of a misunderstanding, or someone you love and trust could now be trying to take advantage in some way.  Defender (Aries) Transiting Venus Sextile Natal Sun Feeling confident, optimistic and outgoing, this should be an excellent time for being with friends and loved ones. Business negotiations should go well as should meetings or job interviews on a one-to-one basis. A good impression will be made.  Dominator (Scorpio) Transiting Venus Opposite Natal Jupiter If you do not want to overspend your budget during this time, then keep a tight hold on your purse strings. Too many late nights coupled with too much food and alcoholic beverages may leave you feeling somewhat drained. |  Mastermind (Sagittarius) Transiting Venus Sextile Natal Mercury Feeling sociable and easy-going, this would be a great day for a lazy get-together with good friends, loved ones, and family. You may talk of times gone by and dream together of the future. Problems with loved ones can be talked through.  Peacebringer (Taurus) Transiting Mercury Trine Natal Sun Practical, common sense combined with clear, logical thought should enable you to make well ordered, positive and constructive plans for the future. Having planned all the intricate pieces of your life, and then slotted them in a rational order, you should now be able to see the whole picture of what is ahead, rather like completing a jigsaw puzzle in your mind. However, this is not the time for radical changes, it is more a time to prepare the groundwork and build a firm foundation for the future.  Scrapper (Gemini) Transiting Sun Square Natal Sun You have reached a crossroad, a professional or personal watershed. You will now need to decide which path to follow next. However, disruptions are likely, especially if your thoughts and actions are constantly challenged. Try to keep your temper despite the fact that plans may change time and time again.  Stalker (Capricorn) Transiting Sun Square Natal Saturn Although your confidence may be easily shattered today, try not to wallow in pity and self doubt and do not go out of your way looking for trouble or worrying about situations that have not even happened yet!  Tanker (Cancer) Transiting Mercury Sextile Pluto Looking for a deeper meaning to your life, you will now rely more on intuition rather than logic. This would also be an excellent time to become involved in any kind of investigation or research. Not content with superficial answers, you will delve deeper in search of the truth.  Warshade (Leo) Transiting Neptune Opposite Natal Mercury All areas of communication may be rather confused and disjointed around this time. If troublesome misunderstandings are to be avoided, you must both listen carefully and state your own case as clearly as possible. Absentmindedness and forgetfulness could cause further problems. |
 Game Dialogue Gems"Like, I have always SOOO wanted to meet you! And now we can like, totally fight together and all sorts of stuff. All the other Fortunatas were all TOTALLY like 'Tarantula Program? Eeew!' And then they were like, 'Like, what are you thinking, Becky?' And I was totally like 'I'll get to meet all kinds of interesting people and stuff.' And look, here I am, like, totally fighting alongside YOU! This is even better then when I worked with Silver Mantis. She's, like, totally uptight, until you get to know her, y'know? But this is sooo much better than that." -Becky, the Tarantula Mistress in Vernon Von Grun's "Investigate Devouring Earth attack on Arachnos base" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Edition 38 of "The City Scoop a publication for Supers by Supers!
Hitting the MarkEdition 38 rolls out on the coveted Leap Day 08! Another great issue full of flavor, PvP, Base Showcasing, Horoscopes, and more and they continue week after week. We recently received the news that Dirtwolf will be stepping down as one of our Chief Editors, and weve had a few others that are battling real life, and we always know who should win in that effort. The Scoop is LFM (looking for moar!) So if you have a talent that would fit in nicely with this weekly publication please contact Snow_Globe or Pants_Stealer
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 Dirtwolf, or Snow_Globe
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
Discussion on the latest edition of "The City Scoop" is located here.
The City Scoop
Better Bases and Gardens
By
2Negative
Hello all, and welcome to the Scoop's newest section "Better Bases and
Gardens." Every month, we will search the worlds of CoH and CoV for the most
unique and creative room designs. Pictures of the different rooms will appear
in the Scoop. It is my hope that this will inspire base builders both new and
old.
Need to relax after a long day of fighting crime? Well look no further. I give
you
The Pub created by CaptA.
How long have you been doing base design?
Since Issue 6 went live. I started playing around with base design immediately,
and in fact, it was the reason I paid for CoV.
What inspired you to create this?
This room was the first added after my first plot upgrade (to 8x12). It is a
3x4 workshop and originally was for SO storage. We also needed a place to hang
out between missions. I used to homebrew, and I decided that our base needed a
brewery and pub. Every room I design has a decorative function in addition to
the actual function of the room.
How did you make this room?
It was already in my head long before I laid it down on the plot. The only
thing "unique" about it at the time was using banners to spell out words. That
was a new trick in Summer 2006.
How long did it take you to do this room?
Probably a few hours. I had to fiddle with the lighting, coloring, and textures
for a while before I was happy.
Can you give us any hints as to what your next room will be?
I'd love to be able to put in the top tier power item, but it will be quite
some time before I can afford it.
If you could make any type of room you wanted in a base. What would it be?
I would like a room that would resemble a train station/submarine bay/hangar
that could be modified to do what the teleporters do. From a logic standpoint,
two beacons per teleporter make little sense. A variety of vehicles or even a
super-teleporter that goes to any zone would be cool.
You can find this amazing room as part of The Infinity Legion base. Hero-Side,
Freedom server.
Next up, I'm glad to bring you a place where up and coming super heroes can
learn to be all that they can be. I bring you
The School Room created by Baisleac.
How long have you been doing base design?
My first attempt at base design was September '07.
What inspired you to create this?
The Mouseion at Alexandria is a recreation of the original Library of
Alexandria. It needed as many bookshelves as I could stuff in one base.
How did you make this room?
Lots of patience and magic desks (there's a stickied thread in the base
building forum).
How long did it take you to do this room?
Approximately four hours.
Can you give us any hints as to what your next room will be?
Actually, just added a tech workshop, storage room off of the medbay. It'll be
a while before we can expand the plot size so this is it for a while.
If you could make any type of room you wanted in a base. What would it be?
I can pretty much create any type of room already. There are decorative items
that would make it easier, but the imagination is limitless.
You can find this lovely room as part of Mouseion at Alexandria base.
Hero-Side, Virtue Server
whiteperegrine by
whiteperegrine
Vol. I, Issue XXXVII
February 29th, 2008
This Issue:
Go. Hunt. Get Badge.
Point / Counterpoint
The Top Ten
The Arena
Sunday Night Fights
Base Showcase
The Alliance Of Quasi-Heroes
Food & Recipes
Cookie Cookie Cookie
Rogue Isles Repast
Bonus Recipes
Horoscopes
Game Dialogue Gems
Upcoming Events:
March 1st:
Broadcast:
Live call-in show with Rick Dakan
Champion:
Pirates in Bloody Bay!
Infinity:
Operative Renault Strike Force
Liberty:
Hami Raid
March 2nd:
Guardian:
MidEvil Knights 3 yr Anniversary Celebration
Protector:
Robot Rampage V!
March 4th:
Champion:
Tanker Tuesday #41
March 6th:
Test Server:
JAL vs Victory Reborn
March 7th:
Virtue:
Undercover with DJ Pyrria
March 8th:
Test Server:
PvPEC
Super Mixed Pentad Tourney!
March 14th:
Virtue:
Party
At Looney's
Go. Hunt. Get Badge.
By
Snow_Globe
In the darkest parts of Paragon City and the Rogue Islands, a horror that
strains the imagination lurks. Primal forces gather to threaten this world and
all who live in it. Collectively, this threat is known as the Banished
Pantheon.
What to look for to get the badge:
Spirit of Death
four types of Corrupt Spirits (masks), the Spirits of Death take joy in
anyone's demise, be they friend of foe. Once they've become focused on a
victim, they become single-minded in their attacks and cannot be distracted.
They will even destroy themselves if it means defeating their opponent of
choice.
Spirit of Desire
Another of the four types of Corrupt Spirits, the Spirits of Desire feed upon
greed, avarice and the loss of control that comes with overwhelming need. They
like to flood an area with telepathic imagery, confusing and even damaging
opponents with visions of their greatest desires.
Spirit of Pain
The Spirits of Pain, a third type of Corrupt Spirit, delight in agony and
misery. They particularly delight in the pain that they dish out by projecting
blasts of pure destruction at their enemies.
Spirit of Sorrow
The final Corrupt Spirit, the Spirits of Sorrow, thrive on sadness and
depression. Those spirits project blasts of unadulterated sorrow that explode
in life-sapping bursts, seeping the will and life force from anyone caught in
the explosion.
Notable missions for heroes
"Stop
both groups of mystic madmen" (Spirit Warrior badge mission) and the "Wheel
of Destruction" arc are both available from the following contacts:
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Cain
Royce
(Talos Island)
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Dr.
Cheng
(Independence Port)
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Piper
Irving
(Talos Island)
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Josef
Keller
(Talos Island)
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Andrea
Mitchell
(Talos Island)
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Oliver
Haak
(Talos Island)
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The Pillars of Ice and Flame (Flashback system.)[/list]
Both Tina
Macintyre (The
Unbanished) and
Unai Kemen (Close
the dimensional ruptures) have portal missions with the masks in them.
Where to hunt for heroes
The absolute best place to hunt is Talos Island near Dark Astoria at (in-game)
night. Hunting during the Halloween event is even better because Paragon City
is in perpetual nightfall. With three people, you should get thirty masks per
night cycle.
Talos Island map
Dark Astoria has a couple of places for masks, but far too sparsely populated
to consider. The area near the Talos Island gate has a route to hunt, but it is
not an easy to navigate. The park in the far corner usually has a couple of
masks, but it is hardly worth the effort.
Dark Astoria map
Notable missions for villains
There is only one mission, and it is not a very good one:
Diviner Maros's "Steal
the Scroll of Tielekku," and as it is not a badge mission or a part of
a story arc, it is not available through the flashback system. In addition, the
mission holder has to be exactly level 25, and on villainous. The mission
holder has to enter the mission first, and then invite any others that want to
join. Sound complicated? It is.
Save yourself a lot of hassle, form a team, and street hunt.
Where to hunt for villains
Sharkhead Isle is probably your best option. Masks are found in Potter's Field
and the surrounding area, on the beaches and in the graveyard.
Shark Head Island map
Where to hunt for both villains and heroes:
Bloody Bay, while being a Player vs Player (PVP) zone, does not see a lot of
activity, so you are probably safe. One to two masks per spawn group, and your
best place to look is on the cliffs above the far eastern beach. If you get a
group (one faction only, as this is a PVP zone) you can take them down faster,
and clear debt or get influence faster as the zone auto-exemplars you to level
25.
Bloody Bay map
Tip
Make a macro to find the spirits easier.
/macro hunt "targetcustomnext Spirit"
Or you can bind the above to a key in the following manner.
/bind
Replacing "
Summary
If you are a hero, you have many options to get the badge, which is a good
thing given that it is required for an accolade. For villains, I would suggest
street hunting Sharkhead Isle or Bloody Bay.
A question that comes up a lot on the forums is if the walking tiki totems
count towards the Banisher badge. They do not.
Point / Counterpoint
By
Bowfling
This is the thirteenth in a series of Point/Counterpoint articles, which will
review commonly requested player suggestions, and review the pros and cons of
those suggestions.
This weeks subject Hirable assistants
POINT:
For some players, the team building tools do not adequately address their
desire to find, build, or join teams quickly, and therefore find team forming
to be too time consuming. Sometimes, a particular character type is not
available, or the time of day when fewer players are active increases the
likelihood of slower team forming. Certain content is much more enjoyable when
done with a larger team, and some content requires a minimum team size to
start. For those instances where players want to team, but are unable to do so,
an interesting alternative may be in game hirable NPCs. Since in mission NPCs
already exist, and temporary powers that summon NPCs exist, it should be a
reasonable extension that devs could provide NPCs on demand for players.
Hirable NPCs could be done in numerous ways. If the intention were to be
providing near equivalent ability characters for hire, then an area, like Hero
Corp, could be selected where character would go to hire these NPCs. From this
area, a series of selection criteria, perhaps AT, or power sets, level,
duration of service, etc., would be determined by the player, and then a
randomly generated NPC (like those used in Mayhem and Safeguard missions) would
be added to the team. It is also possible that hirable NPCs would be somewhat
less powerful overall, like Longbow members instead of Heroes, and Arachnos
members instead of Villains. It is also possible that you would be able to
build or buy temporary powers, which summon NPCs, similar to existing summon
power. No matter what form they might take, renewable, easy to access NPCs can
provide players with the additional characters that traditional teaming options
have failed to provide.
COUNTERPOINT:
There are some negatives associated with hirable assistants. The more NPC
teaming options there are, the less reason there is to form teams of real
people. One of the fundamental parts of the MMO experience is teaming with
other people. It is possible that team-necessary content is design specifically
because of this. Further, some of the worst kinds of solo behavior could be
encouraged. Farming becomes easier if you can self pad missions. The idea of
the buff bot becomes a reality, either hiring one, or hiring an NPC and the
player being the bot. Depending on the abilities of the hirable NPCs, it may
well be that the NPC is overcoming the challenge of the content more often than
the player.
Perhaps a better solution is to increase the team forming tools available to
players. Adding the ability to Look For Members when a team is actively seeking
to increase their team size, or the ability to form a team of players all
presently seeking to team with an insta-form team option. These are just two of
the ways teaming could be made easier and faster. Other options include adding
more temporary powers or hirable NPCs, but added such that to obtain them
requires significantly more effort than simply walking to a specified location.
Shivans already use this format, and while Shivans are a powerful ally, they
are not used as casual team increasers for common missions.
Dirtwolf by
MCG_Warface
The Top Ten
Most Likely Being Said During a Taunt
By
Rastafari_Man
Sure, all we hear on our end is "Ahhh!" Yet it is plain as day to see that
there is more to it than that. I mean there's no way "Ahhhh!" makes seven guys
all decide youre the one worth beating the tar out of. So here's what I figure
are the things most likely being said:
Number 10: "Trading Influence for punches in the face!"
Number 9: "Sure youre dressed like an Outcast, but you hit
like a Hellion!"
Number 8: "You fight like Badge!" (Joke applies to Protector
server only)
Number 7: "My coffee has more kick than that!"
Number 6: "I got a fiver that says even the Blaster outlives
you!"
Number 5: "You guys want some speakers? Come here. I know a
guy..."
Number 4: "Are you supposed to look like that or was there
another hero here before me?"
Number 3: "If you can beat me, they'll promote you to Elite
Boss!"
Number 2: "I stole all your cupcakes! Nyah nyah nyah nyah
nyah!"
And the Number one thing most likely being said during a taunt
is, "Last week's /em Smack? Yeah that was about YOU!"