Wow, welcome back. There are a ton of great groups listed in the sticky thread above to browse through. Detailed info on game-style and group doctrine.
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This is good too:
In game, typing /Help now brings up a mini-directory of basic information.
Doubt you need that as much as the peer Help Channel, which is now accessed by typing the initials. /HC, "insert your question for other players to answer here."
Also, some space-cat ninja gnome wizards have channeled their energies into publishing a book of wonders online. It's beautiful and made me weep. Link here > http://paragonwiki.com/wiki/Main_Page .
Heh I was overwhelmed just getting up to date with everything during/after the architect issue, but catching up with the IO system....best of luck mate! lol
Welcome back! Don't worry too much about the crafting system and please feel free to ask questions here or in game.
I think this link can help too.
http://wiki.cohtitan.com/wiki/Main_Page
Let us stifle under mud at the pond's edge
and affirm that it is fitting
and delicious to lose everything. ~ Donald Hall
So I'm feeling a little overwhelmed here. Been away for three years, but with all the Champions talk around, I felt the MMO urge and decided to try diving back into CoH. And wow...a lot has changed!
So if any SGs have a need for a washed-up mid 30's level tech-themed energy blaster and want to escort me through the wonders of AE content, flashbacks, inventions, and why my build sucks this time, drop me a line or look for me around!