The City of Heroes Super Booster IV: Martial Arts is out!
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Posted on: 2009-11-12 11:08 in News, Events and Announcement Discussion
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Is the ninja run slottable? This would be the ultimate super reflexes toon. I could finally drop super speed for that totally natural character.
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Originally Posted by Castle
Ninja Run (I wanted to call if Wuxia, but was overruled...) is better than sprint by a pretty good margin. It's better than Combat Jumping, in terms of speed, as well.
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Originally Posted by Texas Justice
Can we get the slash commands for the costume changes? Please? I prefer binds for costume changes using an emote.
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Where 1 is the slot you want to change to
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cclightning can be replaced by ccspin or ccwhatever
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It detoggles the other travel powers.
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Originally Posted by Blue Rabbit
And apparently combines SS with SJ. But I may be wrong.
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It doubt it's as good as either SS (esp. considering the stealth bonus here) or SJ combined. Also, it sounds like the end cost is somewhat prohibitive of it's use in battle. I will have to log in to see what it is like though.
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I'm at work, so unable to check out the booster pack right now, but I have a few questions
1) The Ninja Run power will work on any character regardless of origin, correct?
2) Is Ninja Run enhanceable?
3) If Ninja Run is not enhanceable, can its effect be further improved with the selection of powers like Swift, Hurdle, or Combat Jumping?
4) If this is the "Natural" origin booster pack, I guess we're out of luck on things like backpacks, quivers, scabbards, etc., huh? Unless maybe (hopefully) they'll appear in a future pack.
Looking forward to seeing the new costume pieces, but Ninja Run is probably what will ultimately make me plunk down my $9.99 for this pack.
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It cannot be slotted.
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Originally Posted by EvilRyu
Is the ninja run slottable? This would be the ultimate super reflexes toon. I could finally drop super speed for that totally natural character.
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Does not combine with SJ or SS, turns of SJ, SS and CJ, as someone mentioned above.
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Originally Posted by Blue Rabbit
*ahem*
I think that reads as enhancement over other players who choose not to buy it. Especially as it doesn't occupy a power slot. And apparently combines SS with SJ. But I may be wrong. |
Love it. Fit perfectly with my character The Flying One(no he doesn't fly). I'm think of respeccing out Superjump and instead use this.(probably keep CJ for defense)
Love the new robes, which also fit the character way better.
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1) Yes it works on any character
2) No
3) Swift, sprint and hurdle, yes. Travel pool powers, no
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Wow, so yeah. I'm going to have to get really good about remembering to turn it off and turn CJ back on when getting into combat.|
Originally Posted by FitzSimmons
It cannot be slotted.
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I don't suppose there's a way we could have Ninja Run simply suppress Combat Jumping instead of turning it off? So when I engage in combat I can just turn off Ninja Run and still have my (meager) defense? *ducks* Sorry Devs! Still not complaining! I love youuuu! ;]
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Originally Posted by Bright Shadow
Oh come ON!!!!
I bought it right away because of my OCD on this booster system. And then I went to check out the costume pieces. The first thing I noticed where the boots and I was like "Boy, these would look GREAT under Flared Pants as an alternative to the crappy Sneakers we have in-game right now!" Then I go to actually check that hypothesis, and guess what! We're not allowed to have 'em under pants!!! COME ON!!!!! Please, guys! Please please please please please, can we PLEASE have them enabled under pants as well?! |
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Yeah, that was pretty much my concern too. I was hoping for more swashbuckler, knight, ranger, and other (especially D&D) type options. I have made some fairly good costumes along those lines with what we have, but there are also some great ninja costumes already, so it's not a question of "need". |
Originally Posted by mousedroid
4) If this is the "Natural" origin booster pack, I guess we're out of luck on things like backpacks, quivers, scabbards, etc., huh? Unless maybe (hopefully) they'll appear in a future pack.
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For me, it's more a question of getting a poofy shirt, vest, and ostrich feathered hat so I can justify rolling up yet another DB toon and name him Bruce, so he can take over Spirit of Tampa Bay's VG (The Buccaneers of course!) when she is redeemed.
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Hm, but will it detoggle Granite/Rooted on a Stone tank/brute? If not, then something is either very wrong.....or VERY RIGHT......
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Originally Posted by FitzSimmons
Just bought it and checked it out real quick. It detoggles SJ, CJ and SS. I'm sure it detoggles Hover and Fly too.
So there's no advantage in PVP with it. I hate losing the defense that CJ gives but it does look pretty cool. I might bug it and see if we can at least get CJ not to detoggle. |
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Originally Posted by Kahlan_
If anyone could give the stats on ninja run I would be most grateful! (end usage, speed increase, etc)
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Top speed for Ninja Run on my lvl 50 toon with only Swift not slotted for running is 39.38 MPH (46.53 MPH with Sprint!) Jumping Speed is 33.93 MPH and Max Jump Height is 31.80 feet (32.20' with Sprint). End use seems negligable or about what Sprint costs. Hurdle combined with this, especially if three slotted, is gonna be faster than Flight, no? Plus Ninja Run wins hands down for styleover any other travel power. The forward running animation is with one arm forward bent at the elbow with the other hand trailing behind but the animation when running backwards does have the two hands trailing behind anime style run and is the best part of this totally wonderful booster pack, imho. Great job to all the Devs who worked on this!
Edited: Because not enough (or anything?!) has been said about the fantastic cool sound effects that accompany NR.
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It cannot be slotted.
Well, even still, swift+quickness+sprint+NR might be sufficient for a choppy "natural" version of superspeed
I'll probably be using it for windsprints on missions for my toons w/o Swift
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Originally Posted by Blue Rabbit
I think that reads as enhancement over other players who choose not to buy it. Especially as it doesn't occupy a power slot. And apparently combines SS with SJ. But I may be wrong.
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It doesn't even remotely compare to either SS or SJ.
Superspeed is base 350%, with one 50 IO taking that to 471%. Ninja run is unslottable 140%.
Super Jump is base jumpspeed 249%, jump height 2780%.
Ninja run is a novelty power, and at best a slight improvement for folks who were already using something like hurdle+cj for non-combat travel.
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Originally Posted by Blue Rabbit
I think that reads as enhancement over other players who choose not to buy it. Especially as it doesn't occupy a power slot. And apparently combines SS with SJ. But I may be wrong.
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LMAO! Someone will run a little faster than my toon and do a flip when they jump! Oh noes!
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Well put. I have one toon who uses Swift/Hurdle/Sprint/Combat Jumping as her "travel power". The Raptor Pack and Zero-G pack are okay, but they're still really not her style. I'm going to love Ninja Run on her, even if she's not a ninja. (D&D Human Ranger.)
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Originally Posted by brophog02
Ninja run is a novelty power, and at best a slight improvement for folks who were already using something like hurdle+cj for non-combat travel.
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This is a great power for /SR based toons, Swift+Quickness+Ninja Jump = nice 
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Anyone test what that looks like with sword out? Or sword and shield? I just watched the video and at least one of my characters NEEDS the ninja run power very badly!!
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Originally Posted by Irresponsible
Top speed for Ninja Run on my lvl 50 toon with only Swift not slotted for running is 39.38 MPH. Jumping Speed is 33.93 MPH and Max Jump Height is 31.80 feet. End use seems negligable or about what Sprint costs. Three slotting Hurdle is still gonna be faster but Ninja Run wins hands down for style. The forward running animation is with one arm forward bent at the elbow with the other hand trailing behind but the animation when running backwards does have the two hands trailing behind anime style run and is the best part of this totally wonderful booster pack, imho. Great job to all the Devs who worked on this!
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Not sure who will win.
Edit: Considering what little problem I've had with Mystic Fortune and Self-Destruct, the second half won.