Hi, so ive been a pretty long time in my trial, I foolishly picked virtue, I saw the server population. I have a 14 scrapper, and a 10 corrupter, and I like them both, but I sadly dont like the server so I have a few questions
---How much is a server transfer?------
Just make a toon on a diffrent server? lvl 14/10 isnt that hard to get
---Im looking to transfer to champions, is that server good for leveling a hero?---
2 most populated servers are virtue and freedom
-----If I just made another scraper and change my style will my game play change?--------
If you make another scrapper with another build?Yes cause each builds have diffrent stuff
-----whats a good solo/group arch------
depends on the build really anything can solo if its a good build but tankers are good, They can hold alot of enemys and really needed in teams
------I was trying to make a defender, but he is so weak and I cant find a team, how do I level them and do they get more easy and soloable with down the road?-----
Defenders are mainly support so dont think you will be able to solo 10 enemys
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A server transfer is $9.99, would be easier and cheaper just to reroll the character on the new server. |
Originally Posted by fool3916
Hi, so ive been a pretty long time in my trial, I foolishly picked virtue, I saw the server population. I have a 14 scrapper, and a 10 corrupter, and I like them both, but I sadly dont like the server so I have a few questions
How much is a server transfer? Im looking to transfer to champions, is that server good for leveling a hero? If I just made another scraper and change my style will my game play change? whats a good solo/group arch I was trying to make a defender, but he is so weak and I cant find a team, how do I level them and do they get more easy and soloable with down the road? |
Champion is okay. I play on Pinnacle almost exclusively, so I can't tell you much about Champion.
If you roll a scrapper with different powersets your gameplay will change slightly, but not too drastically. A scrapper is still a scrapper.
Tanks, brutes, corruptors, blasters, scrappers, are all good soloing and teaming ATs.
Some defenders can solo, but they will never be as good at it as a scrapper or blaster. They are intended to be team support, so they really shine in that function.
Hope that helps you some. Have fun, and if you decide to buy the game remember to upgrade your account instead of starting a new one so you can keep your characters.
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thanks, ill just roll blaster, is pinnacle a good server?
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Originally Posted by ClawsandEffect
A server transfer is $9.99, would be easier and cheaper just to reroll the character on the new server.
Champion is okay. I play on Pinnacle almost exclusively, so I can't tell you much about Champion. If you roll a scrapper with different powersets your gameplay will change slightly, but not too drastically. A scrapper is still a scrapper. Tanks, brutes, corruptors, blasters, scrappers, are all good soloing and teaming ATs. Some defenders can solo, but they will never be as good at it as a scrapper or blaster. They are intended to be team support, so they really shine in that function. Hope that helps you some. Have fun, and if you decide to buy the game remember to upgrade your account instead of starting a new one so you can keep your characters. |
I like Pinnacle. It's not as populated as some other servers, but the community is pretty friendly.
If you get the full game and decide to play on Pinnacle, check the Pinnacle forums for the global channels. You can't use them on a trial account, but when you have access to them it makes finding a team a little easier.
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[quote=Quantumizer;2089997]I think it's $9.99.
What is it, exactly, that you don't like about Virtue? What do you think you'd get on a different server? (Careful... all my heroes are on Virtue :-)
Everybody likes to rp, I never knew it was the rp server, most of the groups I join, people personality are pretty, are, errr different.
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Yeah RPers piss me off(no offence xD)
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Originally Posted by fool3916
I think it's $9.99.
What is it, exactly, that you don't like about Virtue? What do you think you'd get on a different server? (Careful... all my heroes are on Virtue :-) Everybody likes to rp, I never knew it was the rp server, most of the groups I people personality are pretty, are, errr different. |
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It's true it's the rp server, but not everybody rp's and not all the time. I don't rp much, but I like having the option. And I enjoy watching people get into their characters, when you find someone who really enjoys hamming it up. AND there are still plenty of players that just like to go bust heads now and then (the "bust heads" population on Virtue is probably as large as on the less populated servers). And there are lots of non- or casual- rp supergroups around.| Everybody likes to rp, I never knew it was the rp server. |
But, one does what one enjoys. I've certainly had plenty of fun playing on the other servers, too.
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Originally Posted by Quantumizer
It's true it's the rp server, but not everybody rp's and not all the time. I don't rp much, but I like having the option. And I enjoy watching people get into their characters, when you find someone who really enjoys hamming it up. AND there are still plenty of players that just like to go bust heads now and then (the "bust heads" population on Virtue is probably as large as on the less populated servers). And there are lots of non- or casual- rp supergroups around.
But, one does what one enjoys. I've certainly had plenty of fun playing on the other servers, too. |
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Depends on the powersets. For primaries I don't see a lot of difference between Katana and Broadsword but Dual Blades does play differently due to the combo system that power set has. Martial Arts is all about kicking and Super Strength is generally about punching. A few primary power sets have a short range attack or two. |
Originally Posted by fool3916
If I just made another scraper and change my style will my game play change?
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As for secondaries they tend to be centered around one of the triad of damage mitigation, avoiding being hit, resisting damage if hit, healing damage faster than normal. Shield and Willpower combine two or more of those aspects at a lesser strength.
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For soloing nothing beats a scrapper or brute for raw in your face bashing. Tanks my not finish an enemy of as quick as a scrapper or blaster but if you enjoy surviving within a mob of bad guys they can be fun to play. Masterminds in CoV are a team all to themselves but managing all your pets effectively takes skill. I say the least solo friendly AT is the controller, with the exception of an Illusion controller, they can be quite fun to play.
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Defender attacks are weaker than their blaster counterparts. It's to easy to think of a defender as a lightweight blaster with heals or a bit of mob control. Then do play very differently and if you play them like a blaster or scrapper then you are going to suck pavement/grass/carpet often.
Dark and Rad defenders are easier to solo due to their ability to debuf the enemy. Kinetic is nice as well for solo or team. Force field and sonic are tougher to solo with because their big buffs are teammate only are better in groups.
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You know, I never cease to be amazed at people who get pissed off at RPers buying an MMORPG. I mean, with all due respect, what did you expect? I'm not saying that you have to RP, or that you should expect nothing but RP, but really, isn't this like going to church and then complaining the religious people piss you off? I'm not offended, but I admit that I am a little puzzled.
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Originally Posted by Blpup
Yeah RPers piss me off(no offence xD)
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We've been saving Paragon City for eight and a half years. It's time to do it one more time.
(If you love this game as much as I do, please read that post.)
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I'm with Tony on this one, it is puzzling. I'd like to hear why as well.
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Originally Posted by TonyV
You know, I never cease to be amazed at people who get pissed off at RPers buying an MMORPG. I mean, with all due respect, what did you expect? I'm not saying that you have to RP, or that you should expect nothing but RP, but really, isn't this like going to church and then complaining the religious people piss you off? I'm not offended, but I admit that I am a little puzzled.
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Hey, some people don't dig RP.
You came to the right place, we're happy to answer any questions you have.
You should know that teams can consist of anything in this game and still be viable. 8 Scrappers is not only perfectly fine but very fun.
Create as many characters as you like, around here it's considered weird to have less than 10.
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Originally Posted by TonyV
You know, I never cease to be amazed at people who get pissed off at RPers buying an MMORPG. I mean, with all due respect, what did you expect? I'm not saying that you have to RP, or that you should expect nothing but RP, but really, isn't this like going to church and then complaining the religious people piss you off? I'm not offended, but I admit that I am a little puzzled.
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Although the developers of this game threw in the 'RP' tag to as one of the describing factors of the game, it didn't necessarily mean that the game is actually 'RP'. Just like putting the 'Teen' rating on the box doesn't prevent 6 year olds from playing the game. Its more of a suggestion, then a fact.
I really have no complaint about most 'RP' players. Except when the 'RP' is taken to such extremes that it works detrimentally to communication, fostering frustration.
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For my part, after playing on Virtue for years, I find it odd that you can't get away from rp. I've never run into a team where they all rp'd unless we're talking casual comments made during the fight that may or may not be in-character.| Everybody likes to rp, I never knew it was the rp server, most of the groups I join, people personality are pretty, are, errr different. |
Are you sure they were rp'ing?
I think people have been [relatively] quiet on the "Defender" front.
It varies TREMENDOUSLY based on the defender type. Scrappers play more like Tanks than Kinetic Defenders play like Force Fielders. (which don't play like Storms, which don't play like Empaths, none of those play like Rads, etc.)
If you play a Rad/Sonic defender, you will have a lot to offer a team AND you will do solid damage with good safety soloing. It's a tremendously good combo for a tremendous number of situations. You will need to know what an "anchor" is [you have various toggle powers which you can put on enemies, making them weaker, making them hit worse, etc. - that enemy is called an "anchor"] and you have to accept that your anchors are mortal. If my anchors last into the second half of the fight I call that a win.
Dark Miasma also makes a very good "convertible" defender. I have a Dark/Ice that's quite effective.
The "Standard disclaimer" for Defenders in this game is: Healing is a minor part of your effectiveness, and as you go up in levels and in experience it becomes less important, compared to your other tools. Anyone who screams for a healer in this game doesn't know what they're doing, and will generally get you killed.
Mini-guides: Force Field Defenders, Blasters, Market Self-Defense, Frankenslotting.
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Champion is a predominantly hero server. /t @Cobalt Azurean or /t @Cutlass for an inviet to the badge and team channel.
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Before you remake your Hero on a different server, I would suggest picking a server that is close to you geographically. This article on Paragon Wiki tells you where each server is located. I'd then recommend going to the forums for the server you have chosen and introducing yourself, that way you can find some people to play with.
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All of the servers are. What's wrong with Virtue? I don't understand why you would need to move. If you feel the population is too high, then you would not want Freedom either, which is more crowded. I would suggest Infinity or Justice as these two battle it out for 3rd place. I have never played on Champion so I don't have an opinion. I have played on Freedom, Virtue, Infinity, Pinnacle, Guardian and Triumph.|
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"Playing different kinds of scrappers is like the difference between playing tennis and playing raquetball. Playing different kinds of defenders is like the difference between playing hockey and playing piano.
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1) Start your own team.
2) Join a supergroup.
3) Go to the forum for the server you pick and post that you are a new player looking for people to team with.
4) Find out what teaming channels there are for your server.
P.S. hmm.... by "arch" did you mean AT? When most people write 'arch', they actually mean 'arc'. If you meant AT, then scrapper is the classic.
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Actually, I find that the distance doesn't matter. In the long run, I would try to have some characters on a server on each coast. Occasionally, a data center problem or network outage will prevent access to ONE data center.
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Originally Posted by AnotherDeadHero
Before you remake your Hero on a different server, I would suggest picking a server that is close to you geographically. This article on Paragon Wiki tells you where each server is located.
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Originally Posted by AnotherDeadHero
Before you remake your Hero on a different server, I would suggest picking a server that is close to you geographically. This article on Paragon Wiki tells you where each server is located. I'd then recommend going to the forums for the server you have chosen and introducing yourself, that way you can find some people to play with.
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I play servers on both coasts eually with no issues. Additionally, I would suggest making characters on servers on both server farms - there have been occasions where one or the other of them (East Coast or West Coast) has gone down. Having characters on the other farm meant I could just switch and keep playing.
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Oh not with me, I really can tell when I am playing on the West coast servers because its noticably slower. I guess its dependent on your ISP.
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Originally Posted by Ironblade
Actually, I find that the distance doesn't matter. In the long run, I would try to have some characters on a server on each coast. Occasionally, a data center problem or network outage will prevent access to ONE data center.
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Possibly, or your specific geographical location. Some cities have connection/bandwidth issues. When my brother lived in Pittsburgh, internet access in general was awful. It didn't matter if he was connecting from home or on a T1 at his office.
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I live in Australia, so it's kind of a moot point.
Hi, so ive been a pretty long time in my trial, I foolishly picked virtue, I saw the server population. I have a 14 scrapper, and a 10 corrupter, and I like them both, but I sadly dont like the server so I have a few questions
How much is a server transfer?
Im looking to transfer to champions, is that server good for leveling a hero?
If I just made another scraper and change my style will my game play change?
whats a good solo/group arch
I was trying to make a defender, but he is so weak and I cant find a team, how do I level them and do they get more easy and soloable with down the road?