MA Super Team Starting and we want you!
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ArrowRose,
Posted on: 2009-10-06 09:07 in Mission Architect
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Not that kind of epic, I'm afraid.
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Originally Posted by Dalghryn
Um... Epic? <looks hopeful and jumps up and down with his hand waving> Pick me, pick me!
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Winner of Players' Choice Best Villainous Arc 2010: Fear and Loathing on Striga; ID #350522
Had a great time Saturday with a good turnout! This week's theme was Collaboration! The MA Superteam ran thru 2 recent high-profile arcs that bring people together in one way or another:
The Power Armor Fashion Showdown, ID #468404 by @Dr. Aeon
1 mission arc, Heroic
Real World Hero, ID #468971 by @Hercules
5 mission arc, Neutral
Next Saturday (11/27/10): Due to holidays and travel and such I may not be able to attend but the MA Superteam will be meeting as usual for Random Fun! That's right, there's no plan but there's sure to be FUN! Hope you all have a happy Turkey day!
The Power Armor Fashion Showdown is the Community Collaboration arc that was made in just 1 hour with the help of attendees at the recent CoH Meet & Greet. An interesting experiment in what player/dev collaboration (and likely too much alcohol) can create in the MA.
While I applaud the spirit behind the arc, the execution was...lacking. Still, I don't know if I could make something better with just 1 hour.
The other arc, Real World Hero, is part of a community effort to raise real world money for those in need during the holidays. Last year, the CoH community raised over $10,000 for Real World charities! This year they hope to raise even more, in part with the awareness and fun generated by this arc. (also, there's a weekly contest for players of the arc where you can win in-game loot! Pay attention to your clues and read the Arc Souvenir at the end for details)
Though the arc is marked as "in progress" and there are little things that need to be fixed up in every mish, the overall experience is solid. There's colorful costumes, sharp, "punny" dialogue, and a good message! A good arc to kick off the spirit of the giving season. And hopefully player input will just make it better.
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Thanksgiving trip spilled into the weekend so I missed this week's MA run (as predicted.) Did anyone meet up anyway? What arcs did you play?
Craft your inventions in AE!!
Play "Crafter's Cafe" - Arc #487283. A 1 mission, NON-COMBAT AE arc with workable invention tables!
I was on about the time it normally forms, but had guests arriving shortly. Most people were occupied with the holiday I think.
WN
Check out one of my most recent arcs:
457506 - A Very Special Episode - An abandoned TV, a missing kid's TV show host and more
416951 - The Ms. Manners Task Force - More wacky villains, Wannabes. things in poor taste
or one of my other arcs including two 2010 Player's Choice Winners and an2009 Official AE Awards Nominee for Best Original Story
It was just me and Lord of Storms there, I had some cleaning I needed to take care of so we didn't run anything.
No group last week, eh? That's okay, I guess even the MA Superteam needs a holiday every once in a while.
But vacation time is over!!
Next Saturday's theme (12/4/10) is: Hot Off the Press!!
We'll pool the last 20 arcs posted to the Announce You Latest Creation thread (I still giggle over the typo in that sticky) and roll a d20 to see what arc we play!
If you've got an arc that you haven't posted yet, add it to the thread by Saturday for a chance to get some plays and good feeback! See ya'll there!
Craft your inventions in AE!!
Play "Crafter's Cafe" - Arc #487283. A 1 mission, NON-COMBAT AE arc with workable invention tables!
Last Saturday the MA Superteam theme was Hot Off the Press! where we randomly chose arcs from the latest AE forum's arc announcement thread.
My theory was that if authors were promoting their arcs in the official thread, they'd likely be well-tuned and better than average stories! Well...out of the 4 arcs we chose only 2 of them were "finished" arcs. 1 arc didn't exist anymore and another was so much a 'work in progress' it didn't even have a real contact! (so much for that theory) >.<
That aside, we did manage to play thru a couple:
Tales From A Scorched Earth: Kali's Scythe, ID #445456 by @Zaphir
4 mission arc, Heroic
Cadence, ID #466154 by @Para Omni
3 mission arc, Neutral
Next Saturday (12/11/10): it's a Player's Choice Party! Bubbawheat is going to lead us thru a couple finalists' arcs in this year's Players' Choice awards. Should be a good time with really good arcs. Come join the fun!
Kali's Scythe was a unique post-apocalyptic look at Paragon City by recent Dev Choice winning author, @Zaphir. The story was richly detailed with clues and dialogue. If you like an arc with a bit darker tone or one that plays more like a graphic novel, put it on your list.
Cadence felt like an author's first attempt at an arc. I'm sure the author has the characters and plot fully realized in his/her head, but it just didn't transfer to the arc. This'd be a good one to run thru solo and give constructive feedback on.
Craft your inventions in AE!!
Play "Crafter's Cafe" - Arc #487283. A 1 mission, NON-COMBAT AE arc with workable invention tables!
This week was Player's Choice, and I picked the Customs category. We played
Dhahabu Kingdom and the Unfathomable Nightmare of Sand #453511 by @Zamuel and his sand kingdom customs with a group name that is very nice and thematic, but foreign sounding, so I don't remember it. You get a hint of them in the first mission, but you will see them best in the fourth and final mission.
Next we ran the first mission of
The Vengeful Heart #454861 by @Jinkobi where we fought <The Crush> which is his futuristic group with lots of varations on the theme.
And finally we ran
Against the Wickerwork Khan #346904 by @Clave Dark 5 where we fought <The Wickerwork> which I hope I'm not spoiling things too much when I say they're samurai themed wooden-looking clockwork.
And we didn't get to them, but make sure you play
Evolve or Die #411446 by @FredrikSvanberg to see some higher level and more dangerous <Outcasts>.
And The Golden Age Secret of the Paragon Society #344596 by @Wrong Number to see her custom fifth column group. This one is also nominated in best Heroic arc, so be sure to keep that in mind as well. And the customs don't show up until the 5th mission so stick with it!
Last Saturday the MA Superteam theme was Players' Choice Party! where we ran arcs from the finalists in this year's 2010 Players' Choice MA Awards.
As host of the Players' Choice MA Awards, Bubbawheat took the reigns and led the team thru finalists in the Best Customs category:
Dhahabu Kingdom and the Unfathomable Nightmare of Sand, ID #453511 by @Zamuel
4 Mish, Heroic
The Vengeful Heart, ID #454861 by @Jinkobi
4 Mish, Heroic
Against the Wickerwork Khan, ID #346904 by @Clave Dark 5
3 Mish, Neutral
Not played, but also in the category were:
Evolve or Die #411446 by @FredrikSvanberg
5 Mish, Heroic
And The Golden Age Secret of the Paragon Society #344596 by @Wrong Number
5 Mish, Heroic
You've got thru Dec 27th to get your votes in, so give 'em a play and make your voice heard!
Next Saturday (12/18/10): we're going to continue the Player's Choice Party! as we play thru another category of finalists in the 2010 Players' Choice MA Awards. Come join the fun!
Craft your inventions in AE!!
Play "Crafter's Cafe" - Arc #487283. A 1 mission, NON-COMBAT AE arc with workable invention tables!
Hey all, sorry I missed this week's run. RL is catching up to me and I'll be taking a break from the MA-ST for a bit. Hope you all have a great holiday season and I'll see ya around the city soon, I'm sure.
Craft your inventions in AE!!
Play "Crafter's Cafe" - Arc #487283. A 1 mission, NON-COMBAT AE arc with workable invention tables!
This week I took up the lead again and decided to go for the theme: The New Year and picked arcs published today - 1/1/11. We ran:
Happy New Year Paragon City #477611 by @DrJaso
It was a quick one mission arc on the fashion show map with a lot of Arachnos, Lord Recluse, and spelling errors. But we still got to "brake" Recluse's face and "ahve" at least some fun on it.
A Perfect Storm #477613 by @Cybernetic Hobo
This was a well crafted 5 mission arc about a high level Axis America-type group being summoned into Paragon City. Lots of new maps, well done custom groups and dialog, interesting optional objectives. The only downside was the one ambush of a high level Tsoo-type group stand-in on the Siren's Call map that was pretty much all ninja MMs. Aside from that, great find on a first day publish.
After that, we ran out of arcs that weren't farms/test arcs/really long with extreme enemies so we rolled and Zamuel won and picked his own arc
An Arachnos Slumber Party #335317 by @Zamuel
This was a fun romp through an Arachnos Slumber Party filled with pillow fights, snacks, prank calls, gossip, and party crashers. Lots of good customs and a fun overall party.
I have a family get together today so I won't make it. Have fun guys!
WN
Check out one of my most recent arcs:
457506 - A Very Special Episode - An abandoned TV, a missing kid's TV show host and more
416951 - The Ms. Manners Task Force - More wacky villains, Wannabes. things in poor taste
or one of my other arcs including two 2010 Player's Choice Winners and an2009 Official AE Awards Nominee for Best Original Story
Saturday was a small turnout so only a few arcs were run. The Instant Lair Delivery Service #206636 was a fun little concept...just who manages to get villains their lairs so quickly? Color Them Badd #41563 was obviously a holdover from I14 with enemies that were rather strong. No clue if the author is still subbed to the game to receive the feedback.
Speaking of subs, unfortunately mine runs out Sunday. 
No clue when I'll be back but I hope to eventually return.
Mind if I join up? All I do is play MA nowadays anyway, so having some company would be a nice change of pace.
Thought about jumping on board with this back when you first mentioned it, think I'll roll a Villain and give it a try. Maybe it'll give me some hope for A/E's potential.
Gonna try sending you a tell in game when I can to see if I can catch up with ya on this.
Anyone wanting to join either MA group should join the MA Arc Finder channel. If I'm not on and just ask in the channel. Odd are one of us will be on. Also, you can just show up on Saturday at noon est on Triumph in the RWZ since that's the standard meeting day.
WN
Check out one of my most recent arcs:
457506 - A Very Special Episode - An abandoned TV, a missing kid's TV show host and more
416951 - The Ms. Manners Task Force - More wacky villains, Wannabes. things in poor taste
or one of my other arcs including two 2010 Player's Choice Winners and an2009 Official AE Awards Nominee for Best Original Story
Hey all, looks like I'll be free this saturday morning to jump back in the game! We got a theme running for this week?
Craft your inventions in AE!!
Play "Crafter's Cafe" - Arc #487283. A 1 mission, NON-COMBAT AE arc with workable invention tables!
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I noticed a few new arcs on page 3 and 4 that look like actual story arcs. maybe give them a shot?|
Originally Posted by BackFire
Hey all, looks like I'll be free this saturday morning to jump back in the game! We got a theme running for this week?
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WN
Check out one of my most recent arcs:
457506 - A Very Special Episode - An abandoned TV, a missing kid's TV show host and more
416951 - The Ms. Manners Task Force - More wacky villains, Wannabes. things in poor taste
or one of my other arcs including two 2010 Player's Choice Winners and an2009 Official AE Awards Nominee for Best Original Story
After a short sabbatical I was glad to find the MA Superteam is still alive and kicking!
Last Saturday the MA Superteam theme was What's up with that?!? where we noticed some new 5 Star arcs have worked their way up to page 3 of the search menu and gave 'em a run to see what all the hubbub was about.
Most of the new arcs were Very Long or had Extreme enemies, so we picked a couple that looked a bit more 'casual-friendly':
What Has Science Done?, ID #473408 by @Commander Coffeemug
5 Mish, Heroic (Work in Progress)
North Pole Nuttiness: the Not-So-Silent Night, ID #474850 by @Love Goddess 2
1 Mish, Heroic
What Has Science Done? is a classic Crey conspiracy arc with some absolutely eye-popping custom costume designs. It's worth a play just to see the Crey Troopers!! Unfortunately, it is also unfinished as it's a work in progress.Next Saturday (1/29/11): we don't have a theme yet but we'll Make It Up On The Spot! Come join us as we wing it and find some fun at AE!
There's typos, missing text with placeholders, and mission 4 had an ironically appropriate spawning "bug" so we weren't able to complete the arc. As such, I left it unrated but can see it's potential if it ever gets completed. I do find it strange that it's rated 5 stars and on page 3 in it's current state, tho. So, I'm not sure What's Up With That...
North Pole Nuttiness, on the other hand, is a complete 1 mission story that (as the title implies) doesn't take itself too seriously at all. Again, you'll find some incredible custom costumes, but this arc was also full of witty bios and fun dialogue. A quick simple arc for the Winter season. Obviously, What's Up With That is it's short, timely and fun!
Craft your inventions in AE!!
Play "Crafter's Cafe" - Arc #487283. A 1 mission, NON-COMBAT AE arc with workable invention tables!
It was a fun MA Superteam Saturday this week as we had a new member try it out (glad you made it Supa!) This week's theme was Wingin' it! where we really had no plan and made something up on the spot!
I took the opportunity to dust off an old-school arc that I haven't gotten around to playing yet and one of my fav villain arcs:
To Be Monkey King, ID #180651 by @Glitterama
4 Mish, Heroic
Jenkins' Guide to Villainy, ID #84008 by @Circuit Boy
4 Mish, Villainous
Both arcs are action packed, humorous and well detailed with pop culture references and tongue in cheek jokes! Monkey King is probably better suited for a small team than soloist, as the custom group can hit pretty hard. And Jenkins' Guide is a must for any player that's ever wanted to strangle their contact!
Give 'em a run and see for yourself!
Next Saturday (2/5/11): to celebrate the upcoming Superbowl, our theme will be Super Sports Saturday! Come join us as we see if we can find some sports themed arcs worthy of Lombardi!
Craft your inventions in AE!!
Play "Crafter's Cafe" - Arc #487283. A 1 mission, NON-COMBAT AE arc with workable invention tables!
Thanx for having me and to Bubbawheat for signing me up with MA Arc-2 VG. I never know when I'm working Saturdays, but I'll be making it there when I can.
Sundays are usually better for me (tho opposite was true this weekend) and I was hoping you guys had Sunday events as well.
If, during the course of the week at night, any VG member is on and doing MA Arcs.. send me a tell to see if I'm free to join ya.
Looking forward to more MA fun with ya guys...
Are you ready for some MA!!!
It was a sportacular MA Superteam Saturday this weekend as we celebrated the upcoming Super Bowl with Super Sports Saturday! We scoured the AE system for football and sports-related arcs and found a goldmine of creativity!
Kidnap the Super-Brats, ID #358532 by @Kid Voodoo
1 Mish, Villainous
The Sports Force Five, ID #110262 by @Devcon
5 Mish, Heroic
Revenge of the Dweebs, ID #168266 by @Honorable Dr. Freeze
3 Mish, Heroic
Go Team Vampiri!, ID #57956 by @Gila
4 Mish, Neutral
All 4 of these arcs are very well crafted and (most important) fun!
Kidnap the Super-Brats can be a little challenging in difficulty, but canon ties and custom enemies are outstanding in this fun and villainous 1 mission arc where you kidnap a local school's top athletes. Can you figure out their ties to Paragon's greatest heroes?Give 'em a run and have a ball!
The Sports Force Five is an action-packed introduction of a sports themed super team that's geared towards lower level players and is "out of the park" fun!
Revenge of the Dweebs wins my "Best Football Costume in AE" award. The premise is simple but it's a creative and enjoyable arc. And did I mention the football costumes?!?
And Go Team Vampiri! takes a fun, villainous spin on football with a charmingly evil contact and surprising ties into game canon! You vill enjoy ziss arc, trussst meh!
Next Saturday (2/12/11): In honor of Valentine's Day our theme will be Love is in the AEer! with a selection of the best romance arcs AE has to offer. Won't you be our AE Valentine and join us?!
Craft your inventions in AE!!
Play "Crafter's Cafe" - Arc #487283. A 1 mission, NON-COMBAT AE arc with workable invention tables!
There was a lot of love on the MA Superteam this weekend as we got in the Valentine's mood with Love is in the AEer! Here's the romance-themed arcs that wooed us!
A Date With Lord Nemesis, ID #443473 by @Oreso
1 Mish, Neutral
Forget the Rose, Send Me the Thorns, ID #8925 by @Hydrophidian
3 Mish, Heroic
Take On Me, ID #40714 by @Holicaust
1 Mish, Neutral
Young Love, ID #6391 by @TA
4 Mish, Villainous
These 4 arcs run the gamut of romance, from online dating to love at first sight! Give 'em a spin and see if one reignites the spark in your game!
A Date with Lord Nemesis is especially creative in the presentation of the mission text, which is all told in 'tweets.' A nice spin on modern dating in the CoH universe.If you've got time this Valentine's give 'em a spin and enjoy some guilt-free treats AE style!
Forget the Rose, Send Me the Thorns is an incredibly well-detailed, humorous and satirical look at love, Mission Architect, and the world of City of Heroes. A MUST PLAY for AE authors and enthusiasts!
If you grew up in the 80's then you already know the story from Aha's famous music video (yes MTV used to actually play videos, once!) Take On Me brings the video to life in a way only AE could! You will be amazed at how well it translates into an action-packed, humorous mission. There was speculation this mission may actually be a farm, but if it is, it's the 'raddest' one ever.
Our last arc, Young Love, may go down as the most controversial arc we've played since the 'wife in the fridge' storyline. A villainous arc with a moral choice in the last mission that may leave you feeling unclean in the end. Any arc that could elicit such emotional response from it's characters and storyline is definitely worth a spin.
Next Saturday (2/19/11): Our theme will be The 'Distinguished Competition.' Join us as we celebrate the arrival of a 3rd Super Hero game to the MMO landscape by spotlighting AE Creators' takes on other games & comic book universes! Join us as we get our parody/homage on!
Craft your inventions in AE!!
Play "Crafter's Cafe" - Arc #487283. A 1 mission, NON-COMBAT AE arc with workable invention tables!
I choose YOU, Dalghryn! See ya at the RWZ AE on Triumph this saturday
Craft your inventions in AE!!
Play "Crafter's Cafe" - Arc #487283. A 1 mission, NON-COMBAT AE arc with workable invention tables!