Discussion: The Deadly Apocalypse is upon us!
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Posted on: 2009-10-20 10:23 in News, Events and Announcement Discussion
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I just wish...
- ToT was working.
- That the banners had more time to allow for player organisation. (As was requested during testing.)
Nuff Said...
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1. ToT is working.|
Originally Posted by Coolio
I just wish...
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2. From the time it's announced in the Event Channel. You have 5 minutes before foes show up.
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ToT wasn't working when I just tried to do it in Skyway.
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Hey wow. . . I get to participate in this BEFORE Hero Con this year! !
So does that mean Positron will announce that Going Rogue goes live at Hero Con? 
The Deadly Apocalypse event doesn't seem to be triggering very often (there's been one set in the last 3 hours since the event kicked in on Justice, where a bunch of zones got hit at once, and nothing since).
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It can also be triggered by converting the salvage for the 5th costume slot - so prepare for more frequent attacks once the ToT gets into full swing 
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The exact same thing happened on Victory -- a bunch of zones at once, and then nothing for the last few hours.|
Originally Posted by macskull
The Deadly Apocalypse event doesn't seem to be triggering very often (there's been one set in the last 3 hours since the event kicked in on Justice, where a bunch of zones got hit at once, and nothing since).
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Is it triggered by turning in costume salvage at night?
Awesome event 
However the spawn timer for the new event - I have to agree - is ungodly slow... its been hours since the last one. That time it was 3 in a row ... Hmm that event generator isn't being nice 
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The event seems to have broken Union 
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Well, I have no idea how this event works.
"Be sure to visit Ravenwing Cabbals Annah in Croatoa or Granny Beldam in Nerva Archipelago to learn more about the 2009 Halloween Event activities."
Oh! All right then. *flies down to Annah*
"I am afraid there is nothing more I can do for you."
Er.. Will.. Will you tell me how the event works, Annah?
"I am afraid there is nothing more I can do for you."
... Please?
"I am afraid there is nothing more I can do for you."
... *cough*
so maybe im retarded but i'm not sure how to turn the events channel on. anyone willing to walk me through it?
and annah is not very helpful at explaining anything concerning this event. is it because i all ready have all of my costume slots?
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Originally Posted by BigBrotherMidas
ToT wasn't working when I just tried to do it in Skyway.
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ToTing only works in level-appropriated zones.
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Originally Posted by Joe_Schmoe
Well, I have no idea how this event works.
"Be sure to visit Ravenwing Cabbals Annah in Croatoa or Granny Beldam in Nerva Archipelago to learn more about the 2009 Halloween Event activities." Oh! All right then. *flies down to Annah* "I am afraid there is nothing more I can do for you." Er.. Will.. Will you tell me how the event works, Annah? "I am afraid there is nothing more I can do for you." ... Please? "I am afraid there is nothing more I can do for you." ... *cough* |
Granny and Annah only have information about turning in Halloween Salvage for an extra costume slot. Once you've done that, they won't talk to you any more.
Go to http://paragonwiki.com/wiki/Halloween_Event_2009 for the straight dope.
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hmmmmm looks like it was already open. maybe they just aren't spawning very often. thanks though.
Yes as Ohms has already pointed out, the event does seem to have broken Union. I have given up and left my toon locked in Croatoa I am sure it will get released at some stage.
I have to say not overly impressed by this event so far and I have been looking forward to it so much.
A log in message saying the event was live hours before it actually was, a forum message saying it will be live at 11:59est and then it goes live an hour or so earlier and now the first chance for the banner spawn event and it falls over.
I feel for you guys in the states on the busy servers, you must have healthier hamsters or you must be having a shocking time with lag if we on our little euro servers are struggling.
Yes it's a whiny post, feel free to flame away...
I spent a few hours on Freedom on my badger... my impressions:
-The new event is neat, but definitely insufficient information being given out. If it weren't for ParagonWiki, I wouldn't have understood a thing.
-Faultline really should be taken off the list of zones it can spawn in, or there should not be a banner in the lower area. That was the last banner left when we fought in there, and one group of people stayed in the upper area and had the Mystic Aspect down within two minutes of us defeating the last banner... leading into my third issue...
-The Mystic Aspect GM folds like a wet noodle. I noticed on the feedback from Test that this was pointed out. It either needs to be tougher or there needs to be time between the last banner falling and when it can actually be attacked.
-I did not notice a single villain Deadly Apocalypse while I was on but saw three hero-side. Is this just due to the Deadly Apocalypse messages not showing up while on a hero (yes, I do have villain events listed in my chat) or a triggering issue?
-The treat nerfs really stink. Tier 1 inspirations? I was purposely leaving my tray full to keep from getting them. I used to curse Tricks, but now I curse Treats.
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Is there any particular reason why after the full event and defeating all banners and Aspect of Mystic Banner I only got Dark Fiend badge???
So many petitions sent lol
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Right click in the chat window to bring up the menu, then select "Edit Tab" - that will show you all the channels available, and all the ones you currently have on your tab - then select the event channel, and add it to you tab, then click "OK"|
Originally Posted by puba187
so maybe im retarded but i'm not sure how to turn the events channel on. anyone willing to walk me through it?
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| annah is not very helpful at explaining anything concerning this event. is it because i all ready have all of my costume slots? |
But when the event starts, and you get the event window in your navigation window, click the "I" for info about the event.
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This was put in last year. It annoyed me then and it annoys me now. Those Tier 3s made great money at the Consignment Houses. Now getting a Treat is pretty much meaningless unless you get a costume power.|
Originally Posted by ValkyrieRising
-The treat nerfs really stink. Tier 1 inspirations? I was purposely leaving my tray full to keep from getting them. I used to curse Tricks, but now I curse Treats.
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I am very pleased that the costume Salvage is now dropped from Trick spawns, however. That's led to a serious reduction in the number of click-and-runners around. There won't be nearly as many people leading purple-con Werewolves through my Mastermind's Tar Patch this year!
I'm also happy that Bosses are now appearing in Trick spawns when I'm soloing. I don't know if that's because of the new difficulty settings or a change to the event itself, because I don't pay enough attention to Test, but either way, this is the first Halloween where I've seen the Bosses.
Some of the Trick enemies, however, seem to be absolute cowards, especially Villain-side. Vampire Lords, in paticular, are apparently terrified of 4'10" female Crab Spider Soldiers.
I had to go to work (from where I now post) before I had a chance to get involved in a Deadly Apocalypse, so I can't comment on that sort of thing yet.
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Oh, it's Deadly alright... lag. Oodles, and oodles of lag. That is all.
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Okay, I've seen 4 new badges... are there more? And are these from the Supernatural events, or new ToT badges for the bosses which are (apparently) spawning more frequently?
Brace yourself for the new apocalypse as our annual Halloween Event returns to City of Heroes®! Legions of Zombies, Werewolves, Jack-o-Lanterns, and other foul denizens are preparing to descend upon Paragon City™ and the Rogue Isles™. This year they’re bringing even more powerful allies! The new apocalypse is deadlier than ever as mysterious monstrosities are joining forces with the Eidolons, Shivans, and others. Paragon City and the Rogue Isles could be in terrible peril, and only the greatest Heroes and Villains can turn back the tide.
Deadly Apocalypse
As if our Heroes and Villains didn’t have enough foul-smelling fiends with rotting flesh to deal with during a zombie apocalypse, this year Heroes and Villains have to come up with new strategies to tackle a new terror. When Haunted Sigils appear, destroy them quickly and prepare for wave after wave of relentless foes. Only after all the foes have been defeated will you be rewarded with a ghoulish surprise. It’s a trick and treat!
Badges, Temporary Costumes, and Other Rewards
The greater the challenge, the greater the reward! This year our Heroes and Villains receive new trick or treat prizes. Everyone who completes the various stages of the Deadly Apocalypse will receive a badge, and all of last year’s goodies will be back for players who missed them.
Be sure to visit Ravenwing Cabbal’s Annah in Croatoa or Granny Beldam in Nerva Archipelago to learn more about the 2009 Halloween Event activities.
But before you launch yourself into the action, there are a couple of things we need to make you aware of:
Happy trick or treating!
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