Discussion - Ultra Mode, Issue 17: Dark Mirror and Going Rogue!
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Posted on: 2010-02-09 10:50 in News, Events and Announcement Discussion
I sort of remember a comment where the devs, if they added new EATs, wanted to do it in ways *other* than reaching level 50. I'd be curious to see what might come about.
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Well, reaching level 20 instead counts |
Originally Posted by Psyte
I sort of remember a comment where the devs, if they added new EATs, wanted to do it in ways *other* than reaching level 50. I'd be curious to see what might come about.
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@Golden Girl
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Oh, and while not necessary, I fully support the level change with the reasons given. Its quite possible that the flood of sqrub-squids might be an unnecessary fear if the bulk of people getting *EATs unlocked are, well, already veterans themselves.
Not that Veteran status = skill (far from it), mind you.
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If I had an NCCoin for every time you used a smilie... |
Originally Posted by Golden Girl
Well, reaching level 20 instead counts
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I'm not sure I could tell the difference |
Originally Posted by Psyte
the flood of sqrub-squids
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@Golden Girl
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You could buy Vibora Bay?|
Originally Posted by Psyte
If I had an NCCoin for every time you used a smilie...
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No, wait - that was last week's Cryptic joke
@Golden Girl
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One last thing: I would love, Love, LOVE, JLOVE it if NCSoft started selling their games on Stardock's Impulse service. They're on Direct2Drive and Steam, which is fantastic, but I'd really like to see them on Impulse too. Games For Windows would be nice too, but I don't think they sell stuff that's not, well, GFW-branded.|
Originally Posted by theOcho
1. Whats up with the pretail? How can we get all the goodies? What comes with what and what are our options?
Were glad you folks are so excited about Going Rogue, and cant wait to get more info on obtaining it. We'll be providing more details on this in much greater detail very soon we promise. |
Actually, heck, Amazon selling digital downloads would be great too.
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Yes it was. But, I'd be able to buy a lot of stuff in Exteel. And if the powers that be ever decide to let us use NCCoins to buy other stuff with it (COH, L2, GW, etc., all sell stuff), that would make me happy. Assuming I could still find NCCoin cards, mind you. Because, well, I'd be able to gift folks stuff super-happy-easy that way.|
Originally Posted by Golden Girl
You could buy Vibora Bay?
No, wait - that was last week's Cryptic joke |
/e yells_loud_for_marketing
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I have no sympathy for those people since they could have been clicking on bombs and saving the world. Apparently all they've been doing is wasting time.|
Originally Posted by theOcho
For this question we consulted our veteran producer Ghost Falcon, who had this to say:
Ever since Hero Epic Archetypes and Villain Epic Archetypes were introduced, we have continued to monitor the number of Epic Archetypes created. We discovered that there are many long-time Veteran players who do not have Level 50s, and were unable to unlock all the Epic Archetypes. Paragon Studios spent a lot of effort and time creating those Archetypes, and we feel that this change lowers the barriers and will give Epic AT access to a larger percentage of our player base. |
Level 43 Peacebringer LFT. luls.
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Well, I have had my account active since the 3-day headstart after beta (wan in end of beta as well), and I have only 1 level 50 and that is a Hero Blaster. My highest villain is early to mid 30's. I have seeveral toon is the mid 20's and early 30's and 4 in the 40's.
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Originally Posted by Myndstar
On the other hand, I think Ghost Falcon does have a point about Veteran players with no 50th level characters but a decent number of mid-level characters. In my case I've been playing for just over five years and I have 2 50s (1 Hero and 1 Villain) and the villain was only obtained last week. What I DO have is something like 5-10 characters between blue and red sides that are in the 20s and almost none between the mid-20s and those two 50s.
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Be a hero!!
If it hasn't been asked... does pre-ordering allow you to get your hands on Dual Pistols and Demon Summoning early on the Live servers... or just allow you to be included in the closed beta waves as they cycle through?
Apparently, I play "City of Shakespeare"
*Arc #95278-Gathering the Four Winds -3 step arc; challenging - 5 Ratings/3 Stars (still working out the kinks)
*Arc #177826-Lights, Camera, Scream! - 3 step arc, camp horror; try out in 1st person POV - 35 Ratings/4 Stars
: ( Still not beta invite........ getting sad. Im at like 67 months..... think I'll end up getting one? I usually do... just not this time.. yet.
ME WANTS TO PLAY MEH TEH DUAL PISTOLS!
Psynder LVL 51 Fire/Fire/Scorpion Blaster
KnightWidow LVL 51 NightWidow
Shiver LVL 50 Ice X3 Dominator
Knight'Shade LVL 47 DP/Dark/NRG Corrupter
Currently Marking Out For: Chris Sabin, Player Dos, Daniel Bryan, Portia Perez, CM Punk
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Originally Posted by Yogi_Bare
If it hasn't been asked... does pre-ordering allow you to get your hands on Dual Pistols and Demon Summoning early on the Live servers
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@Golden Girl
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the only question I have to ask is, when do they start sending out invites to the test server? or is it a open invite?
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I remember there have been previous dev posts saying that if they added new epics they would likely be unlocked through some other means than level... maybe we'll finally be getting those.
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Originally Posted by ZanderCross
Notice how he says there are no new Epics planned for "50". Why would he say that? Because they are planning them for a different lvl
... maybe! Just a thought... I wonder what the "End-Game" system will be all about. Soundc intriguing! |
Cascade, level 50 Blaster (NRG/NRG since before it was cool)
Mechmeister, level 50 Bots / Traps MM
FAR too many non-50 alts to name
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Originally Posted by Yogi_Bare
If it hasn't been asked... does pre-ordering allow you to get your hands on Dual Pistols and Demon Summoning early on the Live servers... or just allow you to be included in the closed beta waves as they cycle through?
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yup pre order gets at least duel pistols early on live servers cause the annoucement says and I quote
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| you'll be able to take advantage of all that Double XP has to offer while wielding the Dual Pistols power set! |
http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=208993
So leveling up with duel pistols means they'll be on live
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Originally Posted by Lucky666
yup pre order gets at least duel pistols early on live servers cause the annoucement says and I quote
(here is link to quote from announcement section ) http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=208993 So leveling up with duel pistols means they'll be on live |
No, it doesn't mean that. You also need to earn XP on Test server, which is the only way to level toons to experience new power sets. So, no, that does not necessarily mean they will be on Live on March 4th, nor that they will be on Live servers at all before launch, the wording has yet to be clarified, and remains ambiguous.
It is extremely unlikely that Dual Pistols are going to be on Live servers 4 months before the Expansion goes live, that would make no sense. Especially considering the part where they don't mention what happens to them for the months of May, June and July.
And not to be nit picky or anything, but its DUAL Pistols, not DUEL Pistols.
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Already happened. It will happen in stages, if you qualify for them you will receive an email, also if you can access the Beta Forums then you have access.|
Originally Posted by States
the only question I have to ask is, when do they start sending out invites to the test server? or is it a open invite?
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Click here to check - http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showt...12#post2600112
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Originally Posted by Yogi_Bare 
If it hasn't been asked... does pre-ordering allow you to get your hands on Dual Pistols and Demon Summoning early on the Live servers
No, it does not. Many people assume, but it has not been clarified by a red name yet, and the wording is quite ambiguous.
It kinda has been confirmed. A red name posted that we'll be able to utilize the x2 xp weekend wielding dual pistols.......so that kinda says, yes if you pre-order you get to play dual pistols early.From other posts by red names, thay say demon summoning will be available in April.
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Originally Posted by Jacks Assortment
It kinda has been confirmed. A red name posted that we'll be able to utilize the x2 xp weekend wielding dual pistols.......so that kinda says, yes if you pre-order you get to play dual pistols early.From other posts by red names, thay say demon summoning will be available in April.
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NO, it has not. You must not have read my whole post, I will repost it here again for you.
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No, it doesn't mean that. You also need to earn XP on Test server, which is the only way to level toons to experience new power sets. So, no, that does not necessarily mean they will be on Live on March 4th, nor that they will be on Live servers at all before launch, the wording has yet to be clarified, and remains ambiguous. It is extremely unlikely that Dual Pistols are going to be on Live servers 4 months before the Expansion goes live, that would make no sense. Especially considering the part where they don't mention what happens to them for the months of May, June and July. |
Dude.This is what Avatea said...................
Get excited because one of your favorite times of the year is quickly approaching - Double XP Weekend! All the fun begins on March 4th!
What is a Double Experience Weekend? It's a three day stretch of time during which all participating Hero and Villain characters receive double the XP, Influence, and Infamy for their accomplishments in game. All you have to do is log in and take advantage of this opportunity to level up your favorite characters twice as quickly as normal! And if you pre-purchase Going Rogue, you'll be able to take advantage of all that Double XP has to offer while wielding the Dual Pistols power set!
But it doesn't end there. We're also having an Account Reactivation at the same time! This means that all inactive accounts in good standing will be re-activated free of charge and given access to City of Heroes and City of Villains® during Double XP weekend! So grab your friends and loved ones and get them back into the game so that you can play and rack-up the phat loot together!
read it thoroughly again.Whatever your missing about it saying that dual pistols will be available by Mar. 4th is beyond me.
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Well, somone's not been reading some posts |
Originally Posted by F_M_J
NO, it has not. You must not have read my whole post, I will repost it here again for you.
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@Golden Girl
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Originally Posted by Jacks Assortment
Dude.This is what Avatea said...................
Get excited because one of your favorite times of the year is quickly approaching - Double XP Weekend! All the fun begins on March 4th! What is a Double Experience Weekend? It's a three day stretch of time during which all participating Hero and Villain characters receive double the XP, Influence, and Infamy for their accomplishments in game. All you have to do is log in and take advantage of this opportunity to level up your favorite characters twice as quickly as normal! And if you pre-purchase Going Rogue, you'll be able to take advantage of all that Double XP has to offer while wielding the Dual Pistols power set! But it doesn't end there. We're also having an Account Reactivation at the same time! This means that all inactive accounts in good standing will be re-activated free of charge and given access to City of Heroes and City of Villains® during Double XP weekend! So grab your friends and loved ones and get them back into the game so that you can play and rack-up the phat loot together! read it thoroughly again.Whatever your missing about it saying that dual pistols will be available by Mar. 4th is beyond me. |
I am well aware of what Avatea said. Show me where it specifically says "on live server".
Avatea is talking about the people on Test who are testing the Dual Pistols set will be able to get Double XP as well as the people on Live. Dual Pistols is an integral part of Going Rogue and it will most likely not be released to Live servers prior to the expansion going live.
So I refer you to your own last paragraph. Use comon sense, do you really think NCSoft plans on releasing just one powerset of a whole expansion 4 months before it actually goes live, just for 2 months, and then take it away for 2 months, and then give it back again when the expansion is finally live in July? Really?
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| Remember Going Rogue? That's right, how could you forget? Well, you have the opportunity to get access to the Dual Pistols and Demon Summoning power sets in March and April, if you pre purchase City of Heroes Going Rogue (MSRP $29.99 USD)! You will also be able to get your hands on an exclusive item pack if you get the City of Heroes Going Rogue: Complete Collection (MSRP $39.99 USD), that will be available when Going Rogue releases in July! |
However, I'm willing to bet good money that there will be at least one (probably 2) EATs for G_R. Lowering the requirements ensures that even new players will fairly easily be able to access those new EATs... say... right after you've chosen your faction loyalty in the new Praetoria 1-20 starting content...
Maybe not in GR - but certainly as a later add-on for Praetoria.
@Golden Girl
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