What "three options" are you talking about? There are various versions of CoH/CoV floating about, why don't you list what you've seen and someone can tell you which one is the best deal.
The only version that *won't* give you access to everything is if you get a trial account. Anything labeled "Good vs Evil" or "Architect Edition", for instance, is a full version and should work fine. Usually, the only difference between them is what extra goodies you get.
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The versions (except the Mac) version are mostly the same. All give you the same access to the game (all servers, etc.). The difference lies within the perks.
Good v Evil Edition includes two exclusive costume sets (Justice and Sinister) and two exclusive powers (Pocket D telporter and Junp pack).
Architect Edition includes a "coupon" for one of the two Super Boosters (Cyborg or Magic). Each of the Super Boosters includes exclusive costume sets, emotes and powers.
The Mac edition (if you have a Mac, I believe you can get this or Architect) includes the Valkyrie costume set and the Mission Teleporter power.
All of these goodies are also available seperately.
If you are buying from a brick and mortar store, I would get the Architect Edition. It is the most up to date set of discs, which means potentially hours less of downloads to get current. The Architect Edition discs also contains both the Mac and PC versions of the game.
If you are bying on-line and are going to download the client buy whichever version comes with the costume sets and extra powers you would like to have instantly. Someone should be along shortly with the wiki links so you can see what the powers do and what the costume sets look like.
New story arcs coming soon (ARC IDs will be aded when I finish the arc):
So, you want to join the Hellions? (level 1-14 Villainous arc)
Sparks & Steel (level 5-20 Heroic arc)
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So you want to join the Skulls? (level 1-14 Villainous arc)
Thank you both so much for your help..that was basically what I was hoping to get for an answer.
As for all the other stuff...I have spent the last day doing what I can for looking online to understand the game...and I think that I will not fully grasp it until I emerse myself in it.
Thanks again!!!
Oh, and since nobody has said this yet...
Welcome aboard.
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Thanks, I am sure that once I have the software installed, and am running in game I will have lots of help posts.
I know to do the tutorial first..but I am sure there is going to be much more to learn once I have that done.
I am somewhat excited about trying out a new game...and one that is interactive is great!!!
Can't wait. I have to wait for my software to be delivered...it is gonna be a gift and have to wait for snail mail..because the person purchasing it is against using their CC online..so I guess they will be sending me time cards after I am addicted??? LOL.
Next dumb queston...Can I have more that one hero/villain on the same account..or do you have to pay for each character you create? Or can you have like two or three villains before you have to pay another subscription fee???
Feel free to ask questions here. We're a pretty casual bunch. Also, if you haven't already, you'll find several player made guides elsewhere in the forums.
Just don't burn yourself out before you even get the software. 
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Each server gives you several character slots FOR FREE. You can have both heroes and villains on the same server. You do have the ability to buy more character slots later on but you shouldn't need to for a bit.
You can also have characters on multiple servers at the same time for no additional cost. For example: I have characters on Triumph, Guardian, Protector, Infinity and Virtue Servers. Heroes and villains mixed. YOu have a lot of options.
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You should have access to both heroes and villains.
You should have access to all eleven servers
You should have access to twelve character slots, per server.
You should have two "floating" character slots that you can add on to the server(s) of your choice. You will earn another of these slots for each year you have been subscribed to the game.
That is 134 potential characters before we get into the fact that you can purchase additional slots (as singles, doubles, or quintuples), which you can then add to the server of your choice.
Each server has the potential for 36 character slots.
Make lots of characters, and don't feel tied to just one server.
I have well over 100 characters, with plenty more that I am willing to make at the drop of a hat. (yes, I have bought slots, 24 of those characters are on Champion)
Alting is accepted (Nay! Encouraged!). The game begins at level 1, and it is near impossible to see it all on one pass through. This is by intention. With so many Archetype and Powerset choices, I can't imagine being tied down to one character. There is also a sidekick / exemplar system which allows you to play with your friends, no matter how many levels seperate you. Caveat Emptor: There are some zones that are gated by level. You will not be able to join your friends if they are playing in these zones unless you are above the minimum level to enter the Zone. There are more of these Zones for heroes than there are for villains.
New story arcs coming soon (ARC IDs will be aded when I finish the arc):
So, you want to join the Hellions? (level 1-14 Villainous arc)
Sparks & Steel (level 5-20 Heroic arc)
and
So you want to join the Skulls? (level 1-14 Villainous arc)
You can initially make up to 12 characters - heroes and/or villains - on each server.
I would suggest just diving in and playing the game, try to steer clear of the Mission Architect for the time being. There will be plenty of time for that. There is a lot of regular content that will keep you going for a long time.
Eventually you might want to check out The Titan Network , in particular the ParagonWiki and Mid's Hero Planner.
The Wiki is an invaluable resource for all those quick little odd questions that come to mind. Don't be afraid of coming back here for more questions if you have them, though.
Mid's Hero Planner will help plan out a character from level 1 to level 50, but this is something that you can wait on. Get your feet wet in the game first, get a feel for what you like.
Most of all, have fun!
Welcome aboard!
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Without any veteran character slots (you're given one for each 12 months that your account is active), you are given 12 character slots per server. You can purchase more at variable rates ($6 for 1, $10 for 2, $20 for 5) up to 36 per server. The slots that you buy or receive for "veteran rewards" can be added one at a time to any server, or banked until you decide where you want to put them.
The game is really all about making alts, although many players have a "main" character that they try to do the most with.
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Looks like you already have a lot of good info.
So I'm just posting to say - Welcome to the City!
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Looks like you already have a lot of good info.
So I'm just posting to say - Welcome to the City!
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Just remember the most important thing to do when playing this game: have fun. 
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Looks like you already have a lot of good info.
So I'm just posting to say - Welcome to the City!
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Just remember the most important thing to do when playing this game: have fun.
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You should have two "floating" character slots that you can add on to the server(s) of your choice. You will earn another of these slots for each year you have been subscribed to the game.
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You *may* get two free additional slots - the original two were a gift from NCSoft - and they even said they may stop granting them to new accounts at any time (once they show up in the login screen, they are yours, so if they are there, you won't lose them if they do/have quit).
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Hi,
I am new to the forums, and I was going to pick up a copy of CoH, and low and behold there are three options..which one would be best for a newb like me, and do each of the titles allow for play on any of the available servers, and allow for interaction with the entire server community, or just those who run the same title as I do?
So yeah, just a few questions.
Thanks!!