Question about the server

I am using the trial version and there is like no one on it. Are things different for the trial and full or is everybody on a different map?

champion server kinda dead... so most are in cap or Grand and randomly throught the zone

You probably came on early on in the morning, it is kind of dead for a couple of hours if your in Atlas. Click TEAM, then FIND on top of your chatbox and you will see a list of who is on and in what zone. Many of us were probably in another zone.

no i have checked it throughout the day and all the severs are always light

i remember the old days when there were loads of people running around. they should lower the price to play so people would continue.

The City of Heroes subscriber base is down. The game has taken a hit, between Aion, Champions Online, and the economy. Unfortunately, it will only get worse when Star Trek Online debuts in February. But it should grow back up a bit once Going Rogue releases around May.

Despite the declining population, Champion's blue side is still fairly active. It requires a bit more work to find teams than it did two years ago, but it's still more than feasible. I'd suggest sending a global tell to @Cobalt Azurean for an invitation to the BMT of Champion global channel, where people announce strike / task forces, giant monster teams, etc.

Now, if you prefer playing redside... honestly, you may be better off on Freedom, Virtue, or Justice. Those are the only three remaining servers with a decent redside population for teaming, sadly. Not to say that Champion's redside is completely devoid of life, but it's much less active than blueside, and finding teams is much more difficult. I played redside Champion exclusively for over a year, and 90% of my time was spent solo.

Redside is, admittably, not exactly crowded; but it often shows a better population on the weekends.

The server isn't dead; there's always someone else on no matter what time of day it is, although really, you'll find more online during evenings and weekends - anytime after 6pm EST is usually your best shot.

Champion's more of a community-centered server rather than a huge, huge population server. If you're looking for large amounts of players, Champion might not be for you. But if you want a community that's closer together, Champion might be a better bet. It really depends on your taste.

I WANT TO PLAY WITH LOADS OF PEOPLE INSTEAD OF WALKING AROUND IN A GHOST TOWN!!! Which server has the most people on hero side. Would it hurt if everyone just played on two servers?

Freedom has the most people. A server merge at the moment is doubtful. Besides, not everyone wants to play on a crowded server, for various reasons. For one thing, available character names would be much more scarce.

In addition to what was said above, about being in the right zone/right time, global channels, and missing chat due to the nature of the trial... A lot of the action that happens on Champion is within Supergroups. When I get on one of my toons it is usually pretty easy to find a team with my SG, and I've noticed fewer pug invites than when I'm on Pinnacle, Protector, or Virtue.

It never hurts to have toons on more than one server- lots of people do it for many different reasons. If you are looking for lots of people on at any one time, and can't join an SG, etc.- I'd go to Virtue, Freedom, Infinity, or Justice, but don't give up on Champion completely.

Take the advice about joining BMT. Before I did I sometimes found it hard to find teams. Not any more!

Additionally, on that channel you'll meet a lot of experienced, long term players.

Remember that a trial account is limited, as was pointed out above, and you will miss a lot of what's going on until you're on a full account.

You're generally not going to find a ton of people walking around in the zones no matter where you go, the game is heavily instance based.

wans't being childish. you just can't see my expression on this side of the computer. All im saying is it isn't what it used to be. thank guys though for all the input.

Looking for a community based server and people who know what they're doing? Stay. But, if you're looking for copious amounts of players and little to no knowledge on some stuff, seek a different server. (Try Freedumb.) If you're more into RP'ing, Virtue is that way ---->

AHHHH! I went to FREEDOM for a day and......(Horror Story, brace yourselves)..........

I actually managed to get on a sewer team, i didnt know they were uncommon (i avoid dozens a day on Champion server).

There was about 50 people under Atlas Statue and someone (get ready for it....) EXPLODED! BOOM! 48 people said "How did you do that?". So....like the Noob that i am.....answered "Buy the Cyborg Pack!". 48 voices rang out "How do you do that?". OMG!

I had to log, i couldnt stop laughing.

That's your drama for the day.....ENJOY

That's not drama. That's lack o' knowledge. There's a difference.

I see plenty of other folks running around on Champion, both Red and Blue sides. Granted, they aren't hordes consisting of eleventy-billion, but I do see 'em.