the only "fear" being removed that i have EVER heard about so far was when (in a redname post) it was said that the fear/repel in burn was being looked at. other than that i havent heard squat, but then again, i just found out i've missed the posts about that bundle thingy so i might have missed a "removing fear" post thingy as well 
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But, those fear/repel Burn effect Redname posts have been through the Interwebnetic medium and therefore it is now safe to assume that all FIRE EFFECTS will no longer have fear.
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the only "fear" being removed that i have EVER heard about so far was when (in a redname post) it was said that the fear/repel in burn was being looked at. other than that i havent heard squat, but then again, i just found out i've missed the posts about that bundle thingy so i might have missed a "removing fear" post thingy as well
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To avoid confusion I always call that the Scatter effect.
I guess the OP could be talking about that in relation to a Blaster Fire secondaries Fire Cages (for the -fly) and Burn (for Scatter / "fear").
Removing that from Burn is anti-DOOOOOM though surely? The Fire Tanks will be dancing in the streets if thats the case (which it probably isn't without some citations to back it up).
Whats the opposite of DOOOOOOOOOM?
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Whats the opposite of DOOOOOOOOOM?
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MOOOOOOOOOD?
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Rather than go round and round in circels at what clearly seems to be a post that has some VERY doubtful claims in, can the OP just supply us to the links where fire attacks are being made -fly and fear is being removed.
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In an attempt to help add a little clarity...
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Unless my memory is a total mess atm (which in not unknown but not likely) The -fly changes to Cages and Ring were indeed in the patch refered to on the US training room
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Dicussion prompted by the now removed patch see below
[url=http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=6444395&an=0& ;page=0#Post6444395] Crickets notification of the removal of the patch and notes[url]
I really hope that helps and as I said before there is no mention of Fear removal I can find in direct reference to this.
Side note: Is it bad when you are quoting yourself for clarity?
Cheers,
Whtie 
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Rather than go round and round in circels at what clearly seems to be a post that has some VERY doubtful claims in, can the OP just supply us to the links where fire attacks are being made -fly and fear is being removed.
(My gut reaction is that no links will be forthcoming)
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The -fly part is correct. The fear stuff is just a very stupid assumption/rumor.
Hmm. The notes seem to have been removed from the US boards.
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Now Testing in the Training Room - 9/13/06
Known Issues on the Test Server
1. Some base configurations that were valid in Issue 6 are no longer allowed in Issue 7. If your base is invalid, you will be able to delete or move objects to make it fit the new rules.
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3. Players can die in a mission and resurrect in their base. If they leave via the base portal they will appear out of the mission door they were last in.
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5. On the hero side there is a bug that can cause players to become stuck in the tutorial. In some cases, a mission NPC may not spawn.
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Powers
Fixed an issue with Moment of Glory which caused the Icon to blink after the power's Buff period had ended.
The Gladiator version of the Malta Hercules Titan will no longer combine into a Zeus Titan if two are present.
Ring of Fire and Fire Cages both have had a -Fly component added.
The Teleport reticle now displays properly on Teleport powers with range enhancements.
Pets made up entirely of f/x (like Tornado or Voltaic Sentinel) now display properly.
Tasks
Lieutenants will now appear in missions for solo players.
Fixed a bug that allowed some destructible objects in missions to get into a state where they could not be targeted.
City Zones
Recluse's Victory: Attempting to dismiss a Turret no longer causes it to become inactive.
Game
Fixed a bug that can make enemies and/or other players invisible to you.
Bases
Moving stacks of stored items by double clicking no longer causes items to be dropped from stacks and lost.
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Powers
Kheldian Energy Flight's Endurance cost reduced to match the changes to the Flight power.
The Tranquilizer Darts temporary power no longer slows the user when activated and properly slows the Devouring Earth.
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Powers
Back Alley Brawler should no longer give debt when defeating players in Recluse's Victory.
Freedom Corps Nullifiers Sonic Grenades will now properly display a debuff icon when you are affected by them.
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Tasks.
Future of Freedom Strike Force: Freedom Phalanx members on Lord Recluse strike force will once again drop Enhancements, Inspirations, and Salvage.
Future of Freedom Strike Force: At completion of the Strike Force, you are now given a choice table to pick your reward. You can pick a random Synthetic Hamidon Enhancement or a specific Single Origin Enhancement.
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Here's a copy from my SG boards.
Note the lack of mention of fear being removed...
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Oh my Gawd, they're removing fear and not telling us about it! doom.
doom.
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The -fly part is correct. The fear stuff is just a very stupid assumption/rumor.
Hmm. The notes seem to have been removed from the US boards.
Note the lack of mention of fear being removed...
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Great minds think alike and oops broken link to Crikets post above try ...
This
Cheers,
White
the prospect of removing fear seems to be increasing fear...the irony :P
So, we've gone from 'in the latest patch fire is going to be -fly' and 'this is in prelude to fear being removed from the game' to no hint anywhere of fear being removed and to just two specific fire powers having -fly.(yes, fire does cover more than two powers)
Given that both the powers having -fly are hold/immob's anyway and it always has looked ridiculous seeing someone 'held' in mid air when logic dictates if you couldn't activate any powers, how can you still be flying!
I hardly think it's a groundbreaking change. The only thing that really concerns me is if the -fly is applied on a successful hit or if it has to brek the mez protection to take effect, even then it's an inconvenience and nothing more given the number of -fly powers out there already
Still, the complete lack of information and wild assumptions made on that basis until someone actually dug up the evidence was amusing 
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the prospect of removing fear seems to be increasing fear...the irony :P
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We have nothing to fear but the removal of fear itself.
Dead Calm's Defender Manifesto
I shall not fear, fear is the mindkiller,
I shall face my fear and let is pass through me.
darn, enough with the -fly powers!
-fly leads to removal of fear, removal of fear leads to anger, anger leads hate, that is the path to the dark side?
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What?! No sufffferrrring?!
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I shall not fear, fear is the mindkiller,
I shall face my fear and let is pass through me.
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Damn you, I had that one all worked out in my head and everything!
Dead Calm's Defender Manifesto
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What?! No sufffferrrring?!
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That's the bugs 
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I shall not fear, fear is the mindkiller,
I shall face my fear and let is pass through me.
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Damn you, I had that one all worked out in my head and everything!
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Dune ftw!
So in summary...
Fire flies are going to have their fear and suffering removed.
From a humanitarian view, this can only be a good thing. well done dev's. I applaud your stance on supporting one of the smallest and most interesting insects we have.
@Sweet Chilli
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My thoughts exactly. Id say put -jump on it instead.
do they want to eliminate fly from pvp?
They want to remove fear. That's what they want.
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-fly on Fire Cages?? Where's the -jump in Chillblain then?? That's what I want dammit. How are you gonna jump around with a big block of Ice on your feet?
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They want to remove fear. That's what they want.
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can you be a BIT more specific? I simply cannot see how fly and fear fit the same sentence?
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Rather than go round and round in circels at what clearly seems to be a post that has some VERY doubtful claims in, can the OP just supply us to the links where fire attacks are being made -fly and fear is being removed.
(My gut reaction is that no links will be forthcoming)
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Sorry, had to, having too much fun atm.