ok so im new and need to know a few things

ok so i downloaded the trial to see what the game is like , before i go out and buy it, and its doing the update for the piggs folder or something its been going for ages nearly 24 hours :|

so here come my few questions

1. is there anywhere i can download that piggs file with every thing in it? so i dont need to do this update?

2. the only version the game store near me is City of Heroes: Architect Edition

3. is that the same as the normal game discs and just has added fetures or is it different??

4. ok so ive been wanting to know this and youtube videos only show battles :| ok , so is CoH like WoW and its freeworld, or is it arena style?

I'm sure more will be along shortly but I just want to add what I can.

City of Heroes Architect edition is the latest box released so that should be the most up to date disc you can get.
It's the same game the rest of us are playing, what your downloading is the newest issue.

Issue 16 was released after the AE edition.

It's currently double XP weekend, meaning you get double rewards for regular play! That said, I'd expect less people to be on the forums as a result.


Welcome to Paragon City!

I've very little experience with WOW, suffice it to say COH is open world, with instanced missions available.

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First off, welcome to Paragon City/the Rogue Isles. To answer your questions:

1. I am not aware of any torrents available to download this, but as it is both a Double XP long weekend, and a Reactivation weekend, the download servers are undoubtedly getting hammered by everyone who has been gone for a year and needs to update their client before joining the fun. All I can recommend is bearing with it.

2/3. The Architect Edition is the same version of the game everyone plays, with a voucher for a free costume pack (Science or Magic packs). If it comes with any other perks, I don't remember what they are 'cause I don't have it myself.

4. By this question I am assuming you are referring to the layout of zones in-game. 'Arena style' I suppose comes closer - each zone is its own discrete instance, and moving between them has a loading time, whereas WoW is all one continent-wide instance with no observable load times between zones. One thing to be aware of about CoH - This game is HEAVILY instance-based. ALL missions (save street-hunts) take place in their own instance, so the majority of people tend to be in those instances and not out in the city zones. If you have trouble finding people when you (finally) get in-game, make use of our excellent search feature, or go down to the individual server forums and ask about Global Channels (assuming you are not on a trial, as trials can't use Global Channels... nor can they start their own teams or send tells/whispers for that matter.)

5. Leveling in this game is generally very easy, depending on ArcheType (class, generally shortened to AT) and playstyle. Scrappers are good for new players and soloist, Blasters are a bit trickier until you learn how much you can handle at once, then they chew things up. Defenders and Controllers really shine on team play IMO, but are trickier still to solo. Tanks can survive alot, but damage dealt is not as high as the more damage oriented ATs so it may take slightly longer solo. Villain ATs I'm not as well-versed in, but they are more balanced overall when compared to Heroes. All that said, the only penalty for death in this game is halved experience for a (very) limited time, and having any Patrol (rested) XP will negate even that.

6. The 'Fortress of Good and Evil' bit refers to SuperGroup (Guild) bases. There are no single player bases (unless you have a solo SG), though it is often requested by players.

7. Some unsolicited advice about choosing a server - when you log-in for the first time, the servers will be in order from least load to most. (Once you pick a server, that server will move to the top and will stay there until you pick a different one. Last server played is on top.) This usually (but not always) is a result of population. Freedom and Virtue are the two most populated at any given time, but as a result of Double XP/Reactivation, there may be a delay getting into them right now.

There will likely be more people along with more answers, advice, and welcomes. Good luck and I hope things clear up and you have fun.

Welcome to the game and forums, Pyra Night