Discussion: The Rikti Return!

Well, I have to say I was underwhelmed by this iteration of the invasions. I was on for several hours each day of the invasions, and all told was involved in 4 invasions. I couldn't get the one badge that I needed, I saw so few rikti (the Bomb badge).

Id' like to see the Rikti actually make a serious go of it, and make nearly continuous raids during these raid periods.

Actually, I'd like to see the raids completely revamped to give the Rikti actual objectives that we're supposed to try to stop.
For example, a raid in Atlas might be tasked with destroying City Hall. The Rikti start at the map edges and move in. We'd still see some beaming in, and of course the ships would continue bombing, but now they'd be doing so with a purpose. Also, if this was implemented, the ships themselves should be made more vulnerable. Soloable even (with difficulty), by high levels. If stopped, the raid ends for a period of time (say, an hour). If they successfully destroy City Hall, they would move to an adjacent zone, like Steel Canyon, and attempt to accomplish an objective there. This would go on until they are stopped.

I'd also like to see the signature heroes (Ms. Liberty, Positron, BAB and others) actually help out during these events. They should remain near their usual spot, but if rikti come in range, they would move to attack.


But then, I've been saying these things since the Rikti invasions FIRST came around.

Uhg...More Rikti...stop with this crap already, it's boring and dull, and just plain annoying, if I want to fight the rikti I'll go to the friggen Warzone

I am a fan of the invasions! I will take a break from my 'break' for a bit of this action late tonight. They help break up the boredom of the game.

I hope the DEVS think of more of these types of events. They add a little variety to the game.

I see a number of people don't like them. Too bad. Get into a mish or wait indoors. Easy.

This might be a cool way to introduce a new villain or hero team too. Add some real comic book feel by bringing them in with a splash! Make them super looking and not dull as cardboard like the Midnighters (boooooooooring!).

Woohoo! Merits from heaven! Time to work on getting the Vanguard storage sack!

@SpaceNut - My 50s, AE arcs and current projects at ParagonWiki

Devs, Consider improving the ending of the RWZ raid by allowing the ship to rise, only to fall again if successful.

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I see a number of people don't like them. Too bad. Get into a mish or wait indoors. Easy.

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I've been killed many times by Rikti invasion ships/lag when trying to get to a mish.

I'll continue to hate the invasions and the lag it brings, kk.

As a newer player to CoH i'm very happy about this invasion...having never participated in one before. Server/speed issues aside, It's simply awesome standing in the shadows of Atlas with 30-40 other toons staving off an invasion force. It doesn't get better for mine. To me this exemplifies an mmorpg.

Anyone else experiencing a lack of invasion? Had one on Pinnacle at around 6-6:30 pm CT or so, and not a peep for over 2 hours since.

I have been logged on in Liberty for about 30 - 45 minutes and havent seen an invasion warning yet. Seems quiet to me.

*sigh* who cares. getting bored of rikti invasions... could they at least get a new weapon or something... maybe send a giant monster after us?

How about rikti raids on SG/VG bases?

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*sigh* who cares. getting bored of rikti invasions... could they at least get a new weapon or something... maybe send a giant monster after us?

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i agree...boring...stop rehashing the same stuff.

So, been sitting here for 30 minutes or so. Running Numina's TF. But of course the zones we have to hunt in keep getting invaded, one after the other...........

Lame

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*sigh* who cares. getting bored of rikti invasions... could they at least get a new weapon or something... maybe send a giant monster after us?

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i agree...boring...stop rehashing the same stuff.

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I like being able to get the accolades for my characters, as well as decent debt-free XP and drops. You need not participate if you don't want to.

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I see a number of people don't like them. Too bad. Get into a mish or wait indoors. Easy.

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I've been killed many times by Rikti invasion ships/lag when trying to get to a mish.

I'll continue to hate the invasions and the lag it brings, kk.

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learn to path

What would REALLY be entertaining is having the Rikti start attacking PvP zones. Or the hazard zones they have thus far avoided. (And I wanna see them invade IP - just to see Lusca taking a swipe at a low-flying dropship.)

Michelle
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Samuraiko/Dark_Respite

I love the invasions. Glad they last for a week so I get a decent go at them.

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What would REALLY be entertaining is having the Rikti start attacking PvP zones. Or the hazard zones they have thus far avoided. (And I wanna see them invade IP - just to see Lusca taking a swipe at a low-flying dropship.)

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Recorded inside the Bom'Ba raiding ship earlier today:

"Bombing: Engaged. Path: Fixed. Area: Independence Port."

"Commander: You have: My thanks. Fixed paths: Boring."

"Agreement: 100%. Request: Moment: One. Object: Unknown. Position: Port: 20 degrees."

"Scanner: Engage. Database crossreference: Earth, Rikti records."

"Match: Found. Earth records: Culinary. Name: Calamari. Type: Edible, tasty."

"Engage: Tasty treat. Port: 20 degrees. Lasers: Energize: Medium-rare."

"Orders: Acknowledged. Request: Attention. Target: Movement detected."

*SMACK*
*SMACK*
*SWISH*
*Pprrrrrrrrrtttttttzzzzzzzzz*
*SPLOSH*

"Action: Evasive: Immediately. Windscreen wipers: Activate. Ship wash: To be performed. Speak: This: With nobody."

"Agreement: 100%: Captain."

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What would REALLY be entertaining is having the Rikti start attacking PvP zones. Or the hazard zones they have thus far avoided. (And I wanna see them invade IP - just to see Lusca taking a swipe at a low-flying dropship.)

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Recorded inside the Bom'Ba raiding ship earlier today:

"Bombing: Engaged. Path: Fixed. Area: Independence Port."

"Commander: You have: My thanks. Fixed paths: Boring."

"Agreement: 100%. Request: Moment: One. Object: Unknown. Position: Port: 20 degrees."

"Scanner: Engage. Database crossreference: Earth, Rikti records."

"Match: Found. Earth records: Culinary. Name: Calamari. Type: Edible, tasty."

"Engage: Tasty treat. Port: 20 degrees. Lasers: Energize: Medium-rare."

"Orders: Acknowledged. Request: Attention. Target: Movement detected."

*SMACK*
*SMACK*
*SWISH*
*Pprrrrrrrrrtttttttzzzzzzzzz*
*SPLOSH*

"Action: Evasive: Immediately. Windscreen wipers: Activate. Ship wash: To be performed. Speak: This: With nobody."

"Agreement: 100%: Captain."

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*wonders how much work it would take to create that in a /demorecord file*

Michelle
aka
Samuraiko/Dark_Respite

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What would REALLY be entertaining is having the Rikti start attacking PvP zones. Or the hazard zones they have thus far avoided. (And I wanna see them invade IP - just to see Lusca taking a swipe at a low-flying dropship.)

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Recorded inside the Bom'Ba raiding ship earlier today:

"Bombing: Engaged. Path: Fixed. Area: Independence Port."

"Commander: You have: My thanks. Fixed paths: Boring."

"Agreement: 100%. Request: Moment: One. Object: Unknown. Position: Port: 20 degrees."

"Scanner: Engage. Database crossreference: Earth, Rikti records."

"Match: Found. Earth records: Culinary. Name: Calamari. Type: Edible, tasty."

"Engage: Tasty treat. Port: 20 degrees. Lasers: Energize: Medium-rare."

"Orders: Acknowledged. Request: Attention. Target: Movement detected."

*SMACK*
*SMACK*
*SWISH*
*Pprrrrrrrrrtttttttzzzzzzzzz*
*SPLOSH*

"Action: Evasive: Immediately. Windscreen wipers: Activate. Ship wash: To be performed. Speak: This: With nobody."

"Agreement: 100%: Captain."

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LOL!!! Very Funny! I wish you wrote the dialogue for the game.

I don't mind the Invasions. I play lots of alts and a couple still don't have all the badges. Those who are complaining could go to the RWZ or Orourobos or Cimerara or a Hazard Zone but are more worried about how the Rikti Invasions are interfering with their TF Farming.

That being said, the repitition is getting old and again shows how lazy the Developers are getting. They seem to think that they can keep our attention by throwing the same old thing at us over and over. They could easily put a few hours into the Invasion and give them a unique twist each time. A specific attack goal. Some different dialogue pointing out their goals, targets within a zone that called for everyone to participate, their attacks could leave behind some destroyed areas that are only rebuilt if the next attack is turned back, etc

No major changes but enough each time that it sparks our interest and isnt so mind numbing "the same old thing".

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I see a number of people don't like them. Too bad. Get into a mish or wait indoors. Easy.

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I've been killed many times by Rikti invasion ships/lag when trying to get to a mish.

I'll continue to hate the invasions and the lag it brings, kk.

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If you move and keep moving, you should have nothing to worry about during invasions. If you stop and stand still they'll spawn on you, but if you're moving, by the time they appear and can act, you're long gone.

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What would REALLY be entertaining is having the Rikti start attacking PvP zones. Or the hazard zones they have thus far avoided. (And I wanna see them invade IP - just to see Lusca taking a swipe at a low-flying dropship.)

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Recorded inside the Bom'Ba raiding ship earlier today:

"Bombing: Engaged. Path: Fixed. Area: Independence Port."

"Commander: You have: My thanks. Fixed paths: Boring."

"Agreement: 100%. Request: Moment: One. Object: Unknown. Position: Port: 20 degrees."

"Scanner: Engage. Database crossreference: Earth, Rikti records."

"Match: Found. Earth records: Culinary. Name: Calamari. Type: Edible, tasty."

"Engage: Tasty treat. Port: 20 degrees. Lasers: Energize: Medium-rare."

"Orders: Acknowledged. Request: Attention. Target: Movement detected."

*SMACK*
*SMACK*
*SWISH*
*Pprrrrrrrrrtttttttzzzzzzzzz*
*SPLOSH*

"Action: Evasive: Immediately. Windscreen wipers: Activate. Ship wash: To be performed. Speak: This: With nobody."

"Agreement: 100%: Captain."

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LOL!!! Very Funny! I wish you wrote the dialogue for the game.

I don't mind the Invasions. I play lots of alts and a couple still don't have all the badges. Those who are complaining could go to the RWZ or Orourobos or Cimerara or a Hazard Zone but are more worried about how the Rikti Invasions are interfering with their TF Farming.

That being said, the repitition is getting old and again shows how lazy the Developers are getting. They seem to think that they can keep our attention by throwing the same old thing at us over and over. They could easily put a few hours into the Invasion and give them a unique twist each time. A specific attack goal. Some different dialogue pointing out their goals, targets within a zone that called for everyone to participate, their attacks could leave behind some destroyed areas that are only rebuilt if the next attack is turned back, etc

No major changes but enough each time that it sparks our interest and isnt so mind numbing "the same old thing".

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hehe, going to the RWZ to avoid Rikti amuses me. Funny but true.

*dripping with sarcasm*

Yay! More LAG!

I love the rikti invasions! And judging by the number of players who travel to TI to take part in them, it seems that many other players love them to. But if I didn't love them, I still have the option to not join in on the fun. No harm done. Getting rid of them would be harm done.

I despise the invasions and I did my happy dance today since its over for the time being. I have no problem with others doing them but they tend to interfere with alot of the hunt mishs. IMHO the devs should either kill all hunt mishs or limit the invasions to segments of zones instead of the entirety of a zone.