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It's not that surprising that many of the leavers are old-timer veterans. The game's just not new and shiny for them anymore, they've done all there is to do (discounting the MA), and there's not much that can be done about that other than providing a brand new game.
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That pretty much sums it up for me. I'm peeking over fences to see if the grass really is greener over there. Was really hoping for something new on CoX to keep me here because I still think it's a great game, just getting a bit old and stale for me now - what we got was the MA which I personally think has been a disaster. It was nowhere near ready for release and is getting close to wrecking the game for new players...still, I'm sure they know what they are doing.......
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Not enough GG, I'm afraid.
The disaster that is MA is a perfect example of how to get it dead wrong - and still try and claim it as a success.
It's just wrong on so many levels, and if you drastically nerf it, or better still remove it, where do we go from there?
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I think you'll find quite a large chunk of the player base have no problem with the architect some even quite like it (yes shocking i know)
fast levelling and massive rewards always have the most draw in mmo's, the truth is the folks who love to play the game for the game and not the fancy loot are always in the minority
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Not enough GG, I'm afraid.
The disaster that is MA is a perfect example of how to get it dead wrong - and still try and claim it as a success.
It's just wrong on so many levels, and if you drastically nerf it, or better still remove it, where do we go from there?
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I think you'll find quite a large chunk of the player base have no problem with the architect some even quite like it (yes shocking i know)
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I like bits of it and am just laughing at the massive [censored]-ups they made in other aspects.
It's not really a black or white issue to me. Some aspects of it are hilariously broken and the devs have screwed themselves over as they'll need to nerf it and then listen to the reaction (EU was bad this week, wait for the nerfs to see the US side explode into rage).
They backed themselves into a corner and released it half done (see how the rest of the fixes for it are now i15 'features'). Same thing they did with Cimororororia, release half of it one Issue, add the rest as a 'feature' of the next.
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Here's something I doubt anyone finds of any interest, but I'm gonna say it anyway. 
Since canceling my sub, I'm finding that the bounce in back in my step, and the smile is back on my face. And that's even before my account actually lapses on the 3rd.
I'm going to stay canceled though, until either at least i16 (IF it has some decent content), or longer if not. Either way, I've shed my concerns over this game now and the emotional attachment I felt after 4 years of devotion has been broken; it's exhilarating to be free!
I might not even go to CO as soon as it launches, being free of MMO's is liberating. The sun is shining outside, my kids are getting bigger, and I've just noticed that the wife has bought a bikini...
Life is great, hugs to everyone, even those who don't like me.
@FloatingFatMan
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
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and I've just noticed that the wife has bought a bikini...
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It's not for you is it?
*gouges out own brain*
Bad brain. Bad!!
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and I've just noticed that the wife has bought a bikini...
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It's not for you is it?
*gouges out own brain*
Bad brain. Bad!!
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I'd punish you for that, but it looks like you're doing a good job of self punishment there.
@FloatingFatMan
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
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and I've just noticed that the wife has bought a bikini...
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It's not for you is it?
*gouges out own brain*
Bad brain. Bad!!
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Well, with that image raised that's my plan for an trauma-free Bank Holiday weekend seriously derailed.
Brain gouger after you, please! 
....am i the only one who hasn't been annoyed at all? I just enjoy playing the game, but that may because i only scan over issue changes for something that'll catch my eye.
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Here's something I doubt anyone finds of any interest, but I'm gonna say it anyway.
Since canceling my sub, I'm finding that the bounce in back in my step, and the smile is back on my face. And that's even before my account actually lapses on the 3rd.
I'm going to stay canceled though, until either at least i16 (IF it has some decent content), or longer if not. Either way, I've shed my concerns over this game now and the emotional attachment I felt after 4 years of devotion has been broken; it's exhilarating to be free!
I might not even go to CO as soon as it launches, being free of MMO's is liberating. The sun is shining outside, my kids are getting bigger, and I've just noticed that the wife has bought a bikini...
Life is great, hugs to everyone, even those who don't like me.
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Welcome to a world of freedom FFM.
I too know this feeling, this feeling of joy at actually going, "finally...I have no restrictions on my time made by this game whatsoever!" though City of Heroes does lend itself more towards casual play, an hour here or there, World of Warcraft Hardcore raiding was a completely different story.
Logging in every day of the week three hours before a raid to grind gold to make sure I could afford all the potions, ammo, buff pots, pet food and armor repairs that were needed for a nights raiding, five times a week become so draining that I just had to call it a day, it had become so incredibly dull it was unbelievable.
Hitting cancel on that big old WoW subscription felt so uplifting, I didn't HAVE to do anything anymore...if I don't feel like playing City of Heroes...I have no obligation to, I could just go 'heh tonight is an MMO free night!' and play another game.
So welcome, welcome to a world where you're free...I may still be partially trapped but it's a good kind of cage, it's comfy and they bring me tea and biscuits on demand!
Badge Earned: Wing Clipper
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Here's something I doubt anyone finds of any interest, but I'm gonna say it anyway.
Since canceling my sub, I'm finding that the bounce in back in my step, and the smile is back on my face. And that's even before my account actually lapses on the 3rd.
I'm going to stay canceled though, until either at least i16 (IF it has some decent content), or longer if not. Either way, I've shed my concerns over this game now and the emotional attachment I felt after 4 years of devotion has been broken; it's exhilarating to be free!
I might not even go to CO as soon as it launches, being free of MMO's is liberating. The sun is shining outside, my kids are getting bigger, and I've just noticed that the wife has bought a bikini...
Life is great, hugs to everyone, even those who don't like me.
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You're doing a pretty awful job of leaving. Generally, people say goodbye and.... ya know.... leave. 
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You're doing a pretty awful job of leaving. Generally, people say goodbye and.... ya know.... leave.
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Try reading comprehension, it helps.
My sub runs out on the 3rd, as I've mentioned a few times. Until then, I'm just using what I've paid for, squire.
@FloatingFatMan
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Ahhh I see. Thanks for clearing that up. Wouldn't have made more sense to say goodbye on the 2nd though?
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Ahhh I see. Thanks for clearing that up. Wouldn't have made more sense to say goodbye on the 2nd though?
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Possibly, but I was angry at the time, y'know? Now, I'm not angry... I'm rather happy and cheerful and, in the words of Lily Allen, I feel <bleep>ing fantastic.
@FloatingFatMan
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
But, like Lily Allen, you look like [censored]?
I really should do something about this signature.
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But, like Lily Allen, you look like [censored]?
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Now that's just mean! 
But just to show I'm a nice guy, just to show that there are no hard feelings and that I really do care, here's a nice hug!
@FloatingFatMan
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Nice to see that you're experiencing a sense of freedom FFM. As it happens, so am I in the post Posi address/i15 shambles.
I haven't played CoX for a few days now, save to log in for a few minutes and see what's happening with some of my coalition friends.
I'm likely to give CO a try when it comes out, but there's no way I'm going to play it anywhere near as much as I played this.
I've talked to several of my SG friends and they are pretty much saying the same thing.
The development path that the devs have taken - are taking - has released me from the compulsion I had to play this game for hours and hours most days.
I cancelled my second CoX account today, and it felt great, although I did feel a pang of sadness that I had consigned several level 50's to cyber oblivion.
My main account is due to resub on the 9th of May, and I'll probably take another month ... although I'm very tempted to just let go altogether.
Every cloud has a silver lining after all 
Proud member of FOXBASE ALPHA and coalition associates.
Hero 50's - 25
Villain 50's - 1
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Actually, they'll still be there - unless you deleted them
@Golden Girl
City of Heroes comics and artwork
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Right... Well, no idea what time my account expires tomorrow, so might as well say my final goodbye's now!
Have fun folks! Enjoy the game or whatever else you're doing, and maybe I'll be back, maybe I won't... The future is unwritten.
*Floats off into the distance*
@FloatingFatMan
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Take care FFM.
I'm still betting you post at least twice before your account expires!
See you on the other side (at some indeterminate time in the future).
"Idealism is such a wonderful thing. All you really need is someone rational to put it to proper use." - Kerr Avon
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Right... Well, no idea what time my account expires tomorrow, so might as well say my final goodbye's now!
Have fun folks! Enjoy the game or whatever else you're doing, and maybe I'll be back, maybe I won't... The future is unwritten.
*Floats off into the distance*
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Unless you watch the second sequel, where it turns out the future is written, but can be delayed if you have a large enough CGI budget.
All the best FFM - we'll meet again, don't know where, don't know when. My money's on it being Millennium City, mind...
Bye FFM
Might see you in CO.
Proud member of FOXBASE ALPHA and coalition associates.
Hero 50's - 25
Villain 50's - 1
Ta-ta FFM.
Have fun.
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Not enough GG, I'm afraid.
The disaster that is MA is a perfect example of how to get it dead wrong - and still try and claim it as a success.
It's just wrong on so many levels, and if you drastically nerf it, or better still remove it, where do we go from there?
Proud member of FOXBASE ALPHA and coalition associates.
Hero 50's - 25
Villain 50's - 1