Some of the feedback this arc has been getting (global names removed).
- "Tiny bubbles!" I loved it. Funny and well written, down to the bio's on the disco army. 
I loved it!
- Brought back some bad memories of the dark times of disco. Good dialogue, funny characters. Well done!
- Excellent! Great custom enemy group! Finally a cause worth fighting for!
- lol .... great fun. The dialog was hilarious and I had no probs solo on my corr
- NICE! While I enjoyed some Disco Music... I certainly appreciated the opportunity to destroy it!
- Awesome concept. I loathe disco and love rock, so this spoke to me. Thanks for putting it together.
- 1 star for content, 1 star for original group, 1 star for not being tedious, 1 star for fun, 1 star for Rocking! Full on 5 from me - could use more bell-bottoms and gold chains though.... Nice mix of villain powers and good naming of villains. Bravo!
- Very, very funny! Thank you for that mish!
- Okay. Friggin' brilliant. Nice level of challenge, not overly long, interesting plot. 5 stars.
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I ran it solo; It is fun, light-hearted, and shows us just how close we came to a diso-ocroacy. Nice work on the critters' costumes.
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I ran it solo; It is fun, light-hearted, and shows us just how close we came to a diso-ocroacy. Nice work on the critters' costumes.
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I totally agree, great short arc. A lot of fun! Definitively worth a play or 3.
Good stuff.
LONG LIVE ROCK!
Definitely gets the two paws wayyy up.
Very fun, solo or on a team
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I have done quite a few tweaks on this one that I really think have improved it. These include:
- Added a few more Rock references
- Adjusted the boss and kidnap group spawns spots in the first mission (they used to both always appear in the last room).
- Added a clue and dialogue to tighten up the link between the two missions.
- Adjusted power sets on a couple of the Disco Nation faction.
Thanks to every one that has provided me with feedback.
Long Live Rock!
WN
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If I play again.. will you give me a right number? *nudge nudge, wink wink.*
All sillyness.. ness... ness. Aside.. I gotta remember to give this another play through.
FYI if anyone tried to play this or any of my other arcs today they were broken due to the patch. They are all back in working order now.
WN
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Aww. I'm finding this thread just before bed. Can't save Rock if I'm faceplanting the keyboard.
But tomorrow, in the name of Bill Veeck, Disco will be Demolished once and for all!
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Running this on a low 40s DB/Fire brute, since Mission Enginner inexplicably refuses to earn itself.
Also, due disclosure: I know pretty much nothing about disco. Not how it started, not how it went, not "why it deserved to die". I liked classical music as a little boy, and while my palate has broadened, mostly it's to other forms of instrumental music.
I am pretty much 100% guaranteed to get no in-joke.
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You know, I was about to say "you can call him 'God of Rock', but no, you can't.
The President has been kidnapped by disco. Can I rock hard enough to save the President?
...um. Crey? Crey was only established in the 90's. I wonder if they time-traveled.
Ah. And so they... er, apparently did? It's not really clear.
Also, Carter was grey-haired when he was in office.
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A forest. Why am I in a forest? Wasn't Disco Demolition Night in Chicago? If this is supposed to be a park or something, you ought to say so.
Rock seems to have the upper hand, though. Handily, even. None of the rockers seem to go down in the combats.
Though I have to say I don't exactly get the disco powersets. Katana? Dual blades? The sonic/sonic I kinda understand, but the ice/electric dual blaster just doesn't make sense.
I think there are axes, maces, and broadswords that resemble more normal objects and would make more sense to give people who are, essentially rioters.
The costumes are pretty nice, though. As are those huge crates.
Though the boomboxes really don't work, given that they pump out mostly techno and electronica. Maybe just have the guards doing Dance Rave?
Hmm.. I know the doc needs to spawn off only one of your many alternate destructibles, but given how Disco Demolition night shook out maybe it should be the records?
Ah, okay. So these were Crey guys who came back along with their former janitor.
For some reason the objective doesn't count as complete until his body fades away. Since he talks about coming back I thought he might show up somewhere else on the map, but it was not to be.
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Storyline - ***. My main problem with the storyline is that there wasn't enough of it. I was expecting a final showdown in THE HALLS OF ROCK-ock-ock or something, and maybe a little buildup to stopping the one fateful night as well.
Design - ***. Visual design's only really off in one place -- just have a look at some file photos of President Carter. Powers design is a little more problematic - I have no trouble with the Crey doctors having random-ish powersets, but some of the Disco Nation people feel off to me. The location for that mission also feels off - maybe call it rioting spilling over into the streets and Disco "fighting back", and put it on a KR map.
Gameplay - *****. Had a few bumps with the Disco people until I figured out to prioritize the Devas, and the Doc tossed me around a bit before the -knockback from the gravity controls kicked in. But no problems finding objectives or fighting it out.
Detail - ***. Part of my problem with the design is actually that the powers for the Disco Nation don't flow at all from the enemy descriptions. They're modestly biographical but in most cases (bar KFF and the Diva) do nothing to explain the powersets.
Overall - ***. It's an idea that could go places and it plays well, but the powers feel kinda tacked on, and I feel like the story stops about halfway.
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Looking at your review it is clear that many of your problems with the story stem from not knowing the history it is based on. I hope after you read this you will go back and consider rerating it as will the rest of your team..
Let me explain some of your concerns..
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um. Crey? Crey was only established in the 90s. I wonder if they time-traveled.
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It is clear that Disco hired them and he came back in time, So they easily could have come with him. People are often slammed for spoon feeding these sorts of details and I felt it did not require an additional explanation.
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A forest. Why am I in a forest? Wasnt Disco Demolition Night in Chicago? If this is supposed to be a park or something, you ought to say so.
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The Disco Demolition took place at Comesky Park in Chicago. It is an outdoor stadium and that map was the closest available.
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My main problem with the storyline is that there wasnt enough of it. I was expecting a final showdown in THE HALLS OF ROCK-ock-ock or something, and maybe a little buildup to stopping the one fateful night as well.
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See above, the Disco Demolition was an HISTORICAL event.
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The location for that mission also feels off - maybe call it rioting spilling over into the streets and Disco fighting back, and put it on a KR map.
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Again, most of the negative stuff is coming for the fact you did not know this was an historical event. As for President Carter, I get more Great job on Carter than most anything else character design wise. Not having lived through that time yourself, the portrayal of Carter may not resonate with you.
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Part of my problem with the design is actually that the powers for the Disco Nation dont flow at all from the enemy descriptions.
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Ok, not all the powerset are directly tied to the descriptions/names of the NPCs, but there are reasons for the powersets. For example, duel blades features many dance like moves which fit the theme. The Dancing Queen throws ice (as is Cold as Ice, though if you missed the other Disco and Rock references, I am sure that does not make sense either).
In summary, it is clear that most of the references, quotes, humor and the history were not understood. This is clearly a culture/age thing and if the story was based on todays music or country music it would almost all go over my head too, That would not however make it a bad story, just one that is not for me.
I sincerely feel the arc was judged unfairly because of your lack of knowledge with the subject matter. It is one thing if the arc was truly problematic, but totally another when the ratings were based on incorrect assumptions.
WN
P.S. - You had three of my arcs to choose from to review. I would be curious as to why you picked the only one with a subject that you have no interest/investment in?
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Also, due disclosure: I know pretty much nothing about disco. Not how it started, not how it went, not "why it deserved to die". I liked classical music as a little boy, and while my palate has broadened, mostly it's to other forms of instrumental music.
I am pretty much 100% guaranteed to get no in-joke.
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Then why on earth would you pick this arc to review? It is a humor arc loosely based on historical events. If you have no chance of getting the humor and no chance of understanding the references it seems like there is no possible way you could have liked this arc from the word go. So, why bother to review it at all?
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I sincerely feel the arc was judged unfairly because of your lack of knowledge with the subject matter. It is one thing if the arc was truly problematic, but totally another when the ratings were based on incorrect assumptions.
WN
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I've played another Disco arc but I'm pretty sure this is a different one, so take this with a grain of salt.
What's the difference between downgrading an arc because you don't get the cultural references and downgrading it because you don't know the writer's Supergroup and all the injokes there? Whenever you write for a niche, you're either going to work to ensure that the common person understands it, or you're going to endure reviews from people who 'just don't get it'.
I'm working on the second draft of a novel that takes place at a Fantasy/ Sci Fi convention. It's overloaded with jokes about con's and about fandoms. But I know going in that I'm unlikely to be published, and if I do that it's unlikely to sell well because it's niche and I can't unniche it without gutting the story to explain every single joke.
It's part of the compromise I have to make as a writer.
And it's possible that Death to Disco might be in the same group.
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I'm curious why you'd even play an arc for which it should have been obvious you'd have no interest? That'd be like me playing any of the various catgirl arcs. 
QR - I played this a while ago, and i thoroughly enjoyed it, and to be perfectly honest I didnt know that Disco Demolition Night was a historical night when I did. As far as I'm concerned, the in-jokes and references aren't all that hardcore nichework at all. Disco and its tropes and characteristics are fairly well-known in popular culture, at least in my experience. I felt that the arc flowed well, had a variety of objectives, wasn't too long, and had interesting, amusing and well-balanced customs. The writing is good and the authors preference for telling a story and not pandering to the tickets/inf crowd is clear. This is exactly the type of arc the MA is designed for.
It looks like you didn't have much fun playing it, Glazius. Which is a shame, but then, Disco isnt for everyone...until they realise that it actually is, baby!
Eco.
EDIT: The more I think about it, the more I realise that this arc was FUN to play. Knowing about exactly what Carter looked like etc is irrelevant. So often, I find myself wading through dull as ditchwater arcs for a mission and a half and then quitting with a /facepalm. Not this one. It's all about the Fundom, dudes!
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I meant to post this earlier...I played this one a few days ago and I really enjoyed it. As has been mentioned, that probably has a lot to do with my remembering those days, and Demolition Night at Comiskey Park, quite clearly. I was one of the original disco haters.
It was fun to play. Five stars.
I thought I would show some more of the actual reviews people are giving Death to Disco!
@Artemus White: Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: This mission was amazing! It was awesome, 5 stars
@Lady Palimar: Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!. Absolutely hilarious and brilliant!!
@Demon Hellborn: Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: Clever, finished, completable, fun. 5* 4U
@Doctor Mystro : Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: Great arc! Great bio for Dr. Disco Fever...enjoyed playing it.
@Cleanup Man : Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: Rock on!
@Aura Familia : Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: Nicely written!
@HappyPants : Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: "Tiny bubbles!" I loved it. Funny and well written, down to the bio's on the disco army. I loved it!
@Docam : Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: I Enjoyed it! Great stuff!
@PSLAnimal : Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: Brought back some bad memories of the dark times of disco. Good dialogue, funny characters. Well done!
@Dom : Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: great fun mate
@Bookmaker221 : Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: Better writing/humor than a lot of contractors.
@Airie : Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: Really fun! Thanks!
@Force 12: Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: Great mission! Great custom group, funny identities, loved the story!
@The Alt-oholic : Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: 1 star for content, 1 star for original group, 1 star for not being tedious, 1 star for fun, 1 star for Rocking! Full on 5 from me - could use more bell-bottoms and gold chains though.... Nice mix of villain powers and good naming of villains. Bravo!
@DarklordDKL : Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: Excellent! Great custom enemy group! Finally a cause worth fighting for!
@Taxibot Sara2.0: Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: As always Outstanding WN Loved the story Your custom contact is Way Cool Dude LOL And so were the custom Disco villains in part 2. Gave it 5 stars Great job
@Dark Tarani: Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: lol .... great fun. The dialog was hilarious and I had no probs solo on my corr
@Dalmarric: Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: Okay. Friggin' brilliant. Nice level of challenge, not overly long, interesting plot. 5 stars.
@KidFrigid: Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: Nice campey arc.
@Sundrah: Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: Very, very funny! Thank you for that mish!
@DJ Judge : Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: Very funny stuff!
@Escher : Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: NICE! While I enjoyed some Disco Music... I certainly appreciated the opportunity to destroy it!
@Skyburner : Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: LOL... ok hiliarious! simply hilarious!
@Jarissa : Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: Had a fun IC argument over whether we were censors for the second mission. Fun /info as always, though Diva needs some plurality agreement. We know a guy IRL who looks like the Hard Rockers, except for muscles!
@America's Sweetheart : Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: Awesome concept. I loathe disco and love rock, so this spoke to me. Thanks for putting it together.
@Syzyx : Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: Great fun!
@Iceboxed: Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: that was funny as hell, and mad fun, nice arc! I lmao at the kung fu guys.
@Terex: Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: Lots of fun! Nice job, and rock on!
@Atiaxi: Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: Hilarious arc! I like Crey kidnapping the president, brainwashing people to love disco, and the custom bad guys at the end were awesome. Well done!
@Culex : Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: Haha, hilarious, I didn't really think it was TRULY disco.
@Mindshadow : Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: I know, it's only rock and roll, but I like it.
@Dr Spectre : Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: 5 stars. Very fun.
@Burnin Up : Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: Fun mission, me and the wife enjoyed it, 5 stars from both of us.
@PK Dauntless : Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: Rockin'
@Terg : Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: Very cute. ^_^
@Porran : Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: Well-written, well-balanced custom mobs, interesting missions, and very funny.
@Tempest Teacup : Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: That was actually excellent. Balanced mobs, good dialogue. I kinda wish it was a little longer, though. :-)
@Steelskin: Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: Got the name from the CoH forums. Loved the mission. Will recommend it to my SG to play. Great work, thanks for putting in the time to create it.
@Wyrmy : Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: Thanks for the entertaining arc! Nice theme and use of emotes to really make me want to smack down the disco-lovers
@Li'ini : Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: That was a fun story. I enjoyed playing it. Might give the end boss a final parting shot though! Thanks for the effort!
@Beanstalk1 : Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: Fun arc. Good little story, fun to play, custom bad guys made me smile, what ya want in a comedic arc Good work.
@Sumerian : Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: Couldn't agree more! Rock on! Enjoyed your arc. Well written story, not too complex. Customs were well done. Combinations of powers proved to be effective.
@FemFury: Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: Nice comedy arc. Short at 2 missions, but that makes a good quick time, without beating concept to death. Neat custom mob ideas, and good use of dialogue, including song lyric references. Thanks for writing this.
@Chud Phibes : Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: Those disco costumes are great, and I loved disco granny
@BinkDeBook : Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: Okay Death to Disco was an Awesome Arc! I loved the Custom Chars and the Text. The End Boss's Info box was great!!!! Well Done! 5 Stars there.
@Armory1 : Feedback on Architect Mission Death to Disco!: Saw this arc mentioned on the boards...as an original disco hater I thoroughly enjoyed it. Loved the custom baddies, the dialogue, and the plot. Too bad they don't have any open field or stadium maps, but that doesn't count against you. Five big stars, I had a good time.
Thanks to everyone that has played it so far.
WN
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Nice fun arc. Just wish there was more of it.
No matter what you say Donna Summer Rulz! 
As much as I like rock...
Reliving the era of afros, disco balls, Jimmy Hendrix, and groovy dancing is just too much to pass up.
this all thread is so freakin appening, imma jet to bed
have a nice one yall
How about just one more mission on this arc, so we can know that all those grannies and kids who've lost their (temporary) culture and source of happiness to a muscular bunch of rockers and a violent superbeing do actually end up in a better place afterwards?
The grannies could become Tina Turner. Kids could go on to perhaps survive breakdancing. And as all the rockers come back out of hiding, there'd still be... Rick Astley. Seems like a mission to me.
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I would love to add to this arc, but am way out of space having already cut characters to add to it in the past. If it makes HoF, I smell sequel.
WN
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This was great fun and innovative (and the Hard Rockers really ROCK) so well worth my 5 star rating.
Only gripe is the end boss. He seemed a tad bland compared to how garish everyone else was (also making him hard to spot). I'd have expected nothing less than FULL GARY GLITTER.
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Oh yes, I hadn't thought of this (even though GG wasn't strictly Disco, was he?. Can we give males huge platform boots? there's a sort of bony skull boot that looks a bit like those seventies moon boots...
Eco.
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Name: Death to Disco!
Arc ID: 84420
Creator Global Name: @Wrong Number
Difficulty Level: Medium
Synopsis: It's 2009; Dr. Disco Fever has somehow altered the timeline so that Disco never died. The Star Spangled Banner is played to a Disco beat! Sporting events start with people standing up and "getting down" for our national anthem. Restore the timeline or be stuck Boogie Oggie-ing forever!
Number of EB/AVS 0
Story Type - Humor
Mission Count: 2
Estimated Time to Play: about 30 minutes
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