The City Scoop! ~ Front Page ~ November, 21, 2008
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Ex_Libris,
Posted on: 2008-11-21 17:33 in Announcements
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Fan Fiction Spotlight
One thing that greatly eludes my writing is description. I do well enough with dialogue and action (two things I'm surprised many authors say they struggle with), but when it comes to describing an environment or a person's posture, clothing or what-have-you, I always leave such things up to the reader's imagination. To me, a green jacket is a green jacket, the particulars as far as make or style I figure the reader can determine on their own. Genia, however, has a very keen sense of description. It's poetic, even if it's not trying to be. The environment and behaviors of the characters are just about as alive as the characters themselves. Their dialogue and actions are also well-written and paced. I can't wait to see more from this obviously talented writer. Hopefully, we won't have to wait for very long between now and further updates. |
Earthclan Elite costume contest winners!!!Best Male Best Female Best Retro Best Cyborg Best Casual Most Creative Most Intimidating Best Non-human Best Anti-hero Most Comical I had a blast, Congratz to Earthclan Elite for making the top 20 super group here on Guardian, cookies for all! See you next week! Mistress Noire
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The | Slag slipped on a small patch of ice and his feet shout out from underneath him. He slammed against the concrete hard and started holding his head in pain. Hed be fine in a few seconds, but the pain was still there. I dont need to put up with your insubordination, the wizard explained as he kept walking away, Either you straighten up, or Ill put in with Mort to get you transferred. Im sure theres a group of testosterone-drunk idiots who still pine for their old days of villainy among us somewhere You really shouldnt push him, the former Skull, Somber, muttered as he walked over to the surprised Slag and started to help him up, Hes not kidding. Some of us are still on probation. I know, Slag growled and showed him his bracelet, Im one of them. It was an experimental system, tags that would zap the wearer to the Zig if he ever got out of line. It was controlled by a monitoring team in the Galaxy City Freedom Corps building that waited for the word from the Redeemers various team leaders to activate the tags and zap the apparently unreformed criminals back to incarceration. There were a few Redeemers wearing the bracelets, and Somber scratched his wrist absent-mindedly at the thought of how close even he was to receiving the same treatment. I think its stupid, Johnny muttered as he picked at the device, Havent I paid my debt? Am I not a fine, upstanding member of society!? No, the former Skull replied, Johnny, youre scary. Shut the Hell up, twig boy! Hey! Mider shouted from the other end of the main floor, You two coming or not? Weve gotta clean up a Hellions cell! Fantastic, the man standing next to him barked in aggravation, Maybe this time Ill be able to burn the face off an old friend the same way Johnny got to cut an old buddys hands off Calm down, Cinder. They may be old friends, but theyre breaking the law. Our orders are just to go in and get the artifact they stole from the museum. If we can, well arrest their boss The former Hellion grumbled and headed out the door. They didnt have their own transportation, instead relying on the teleporters and their own travel powers. While they argued, the Strik brothers and Olive were already well on their way to the hideout. It was a sad state his group was in, Mider Caid realized. Despite their failure last time, the group was hardly any closer. The Striks remained with themselves, Olive never said anything and Johnny was still a belligerent and bellicose malcontent. Only Somber Graves and Cinder Burst ever really spoke with him, but they hardly had much relevant to say. They were still teenagers, and were busy trying to either get back into school or get the materials necessary for a G.E.D. They couldnt help him anyway. The others in the group needed a show of leadership and confidence from Mider, he just didnt know if he could do it. I spent so long wishing I was doing this, he muttered as he followed the former Freakshow scrapper and the Skull Bone Daddy, Now I wish I was a MAGI clerk again |
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Hello Base Building Community, after much research, tours on test, and exploring the base construction forums I have found some new and interesting base desing ideas ! Alot has changed, and I have found a small list of a few things that are different. . . . Objects can be placed in other objects. Desks can be stacked on top of themselves, repeatedly, for easy floating. You can float objects on desks/lamps that are far smaller than the object is. By panning up, you can float a desk far from its initial location. Cabinets and Shoji Lamps function as magic desks for walls. Large Wall Lights allow you to turn wall items at a 45 degree angle to the walls. Adding and subtracting walls can speed up the floating process. You can slide objects into the floor while floated. Hanging Lamps allow floating below the ceiling. Doorways can be blocked. Objects can easily be placed in elevated floors and desks, by panning up and looking through the base floor. |
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Vol. 2, Issue 24
November 21th, 2008
The City Scoop a publication for Supers by Supers!
Read the latest publication and then join in on the community discussion!
If you have concerns regarding the content of the Scoop please direct your comments via PM to Ex Libris.
If you would like to do a feature article, have an event covered, or join "The City Scoop" team please PM Snow_Globe
If you need some Advice contact Lady_Athyna or would like to Ask The X contact LiquidX
If you have a base you would like featured, please contact EnnVee
Finally if you have a Classified Ad or Recipe you would like included please contact: MistressNoire
The City Scoop
All Lights are on (except one) at the City Scoop
By
Lemur_Lad
Last Friday the City of Heroes Community Relations Manager, Alex von Minden aka
Lighthouse resigned. This isn't news to most of you, but the City Scoop was
already put to bed and it was too late to talk about the story then. We're
devoting some space this week to it because Lighthouse served a very important
role to those of us that have been here since the beginning of the Scoop. It
was his idea. Ex Libris and Lighthouse had gathered a small group of forum
posters in order to discuss ideas for making the forums run more smoothly. One
of the discussions, started by Lighthouse was an idea to create a sort of forum
digest or newsletter. It was something they had done for one of the other games
he had worked at, and he wanted to find a way to do something similar here. The
post was a bit of a lightning bolt, and it generated a lot of excited
discussions about just what we could do.
The idea morphed a bit, and has morphed even more since then, but at it's core,
most of the things suggested by Lighthouse still hold true. We try to make note
of interesting things happening in our community, and highlight some of the
best aspects of City of Heroes. Every step of the way Lighthouse and Ex Libris
have supported the project. Giving us space to work helping with ideas,
providing prizes for contests, posting the Scoop every issue, and even helping
us score some developer interviews every so often. I can count the number of
times Lighthouse has had to step in and put the brakes on something with one
hand. Admittedly we don't try to be controversial, but even so they could have
been a lot more strict about what we say and do.
This project has brought me closer to the game than I ever thought possible. I
think I can speak for the entire Scoop Staff past and present and say we're all
grateful to Lighthouse for getting the ball rolling and giving it a gentle
nudge every so often to keep it bounding along. I hope he's proud of the work
we've done, and I hope he can look back on all the help he's given us fondly.
For my part, I'll say that the name Lighthouse was particularly apt when it
came to the Scoop. You showed us the way, and we plan to keep going even though
you're no longer in sight. Thank you Alex.
From the Editor-in-chief
Lighthouse, I know we had our moments of disagreement, but I've respected
everything you have done for these forums. I have been here through many
different community reps (CuppaJo, Cricket, Ex Libris, and yourself), and will
likely be around for a few more. You have brought many a smile on my face, and
an equal number of "What is he on?!?!" exclamations. Your presence will be
missed.
To use a nautical term: I wish you fair winds and following seas.
~Snow Globe
Vol. 2, Issue 24
November 21st, 2008
This Issue:
Community
Fan Fiction Spotlight
Earthclan Elite
The Redeemers
Base Workshop
Comic
Upcoming Events:
November 22nd
Freedom
Villain
Respec #1
Infinity
PvPEC:
Mirror Matches
Guardian
Mothership
Raid
Pinnacle
Pre-i13
Clusterhump
Protector
P.E.R.C.
Mr. & Ms. Paragon/Rogue Isles
Triumph
P.E.R.C.
Mr. & Ms. Paragon / Rogue Isles
Victory
Earlybird
Imperious Task Force
November 23rd
Justice
PvPEC:
Mirror Matches
Virtue
Villain
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