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
Ok, I'm having a.... discussion... with a friend.
Is it Pistols in March and Demons in April, or both in March and we have only during March and April to get the pre-order special?
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Uh oh, I've seen something worded like this said by an official person on a superhero MMO before and it didn't end well!
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Originally Posted by War Witch
Hey all,
Just to clarify before speculation runs toooooo rampant, we're not doing a Nemesis-type system for Issue 17. War Witch |
from what i've read its pistols in march and demons in april.
Looks good except for the change to EATs and VEATs. I think it should stay at 50. Getting to 50 is stupidly easy now compared to how it was back in issue 1. We already level fast as hell now. If you cant get to 50 then too bad. To me changing it to 20 cheapens the whole experience of getting to 50 to unlock them in the first place. If this goes thru then why not have capes at lvl 1? We already progress passed all that point in the lore so there is no reason to still restrict it. Changing these ATs is just like cheapening the experience of getting the positron badge for his tf.
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Would you define it as perhaps some form of forceful motion with an open hand against the foward pointing area of the head?
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Originally Posted by EvilRyu
Looks good except for the change to EATs and VEATs. I think it should stay at 50. Getting to 50 is stupidly easy now compared to how it was back in issue 1. We already level fast as hell now. If you cant get to 50 then too bad. To me changing it to 20 cheapens the whole experience of getting to 50 to unlock them in the first place. If this goes thru then why not have capes at lvl 1? We already progress passed all that point in the lore so there is no reason to still restrict it. Changing these ATs is just like cheapening the experience of getting the positron badge for his tf.
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Originally Posted by War Witch
Hey all,
Just to clarify before speculation runs toooooo rampant, we're not doing a Nemesis-type system for Issue 17. War Witch |
Noted. Hows about some information on these "Stance Emotes" ?
Please and thank you.
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I just fainted...
Pre-order the big box? Check.
Bladder control? Barely checked.
That being said, I can understand about the EAT and VEAT changes not going down so well, but that doesn't change the fact I am totally stoked to be able to have the counter parts to my two EATs from my first account on my second.
Is it easy to get to 50? Sure, but not for everyone, and certainly not for casual folk. I have no problems letting those who've played for years, but have yet to hit 50 due to a major case of Altitits, have some EAT/VEAT fun.
Now I just have to be patient...
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I wonder what a stance emote actually is?|
Originally Posted by Lobstar
Noted. Hows about some information on these "Stance Emotes" ?
Please and thank you. |
Like all emotes are stance emotes, when you think about it - so it must be something slightly different - maybe something you can set as your default stance, rather than having to select it each time?
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A third GR power set?|
Originally Posted by Esoteric_Monk
Bladder control?
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Useful for those endless Shadow Shard TFs
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Ha, it certainly would be.|
Originally Posted by Golden Girl
A third GR power set?
Useful for those endless Shadow Shard TFs |
Dear Devs:
My firstborn will be in the drop box.
As for the unlocking of epics at 20, my reaction is a solid 'meh'. After multiple 50s myself, I don't have any problem with people getting them earlier than I did.
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Still hoping for Red Name confirmation as to how the pre-order versus collector's edition goody pack is going to work. Will it be like the GvE pack, where we could buy the extras later?
(Edit: Personally I want to pre-order, but the goody pack is more important to me than getting early access to the new sets, so I'll wait to get the Collector's Edition if I can't buy the extra stuff separately. I won't buy both.)
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Yes, yes and probably come G_R.
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Originally Posted by InfamousBrad
OK, I don't get it. Are we talking unlocking Kheldians at hero level 20 and Soldiers of Arachnos at villain level 20, or are we getting whole new epic archetypes?
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I assume it's probably something to do with side-switching, and maybe this is the best option to some issue that popped up.
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Originally Posted by EvilRyu
Looks good except for the change to EATs and VEATs. I think it should stay at 50. Getting to 50 is stupidly easy now compared to how it was back in issue 1. We already level fast as hell now. If you cant get to 50 then too bad. To me changing it to 20 cheapens the whole experience of getting to 50 to unlock them in the first place. If this goes thru then why not have capes at lvl 1? We already progress passed all that point in the lore so there is no reason to still restrict it. Changing these ATs is just like cheapening the experience of getting the positron badge for his tf.
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So, will we be able to preorder the Complete Collection? I don't want to have to wait until July to get my hands on this new stuff, and I always buy the collector's editions.
| 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! |
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The change to epic archetypes actually sounds good to me, for one simple reason.
It seems to imply there will be new epic archetypes in GR, probably unlocked through content rather than level, but thereby replacing the existing Epics as "badge of honor" type things.
All speculation, of course, but it seems like the logical thing for them to do. Move one goalpost closer, as you raise up a bigger and better one far ahead.
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I assume that the Epic Archetypes at 20 thing is related to Praetorians having to choose a side at level 20. As someone who doesn't have a level 50 villain yet, I kinda wanted to work for it. But if I get VEAT access when I17 comes around I'll still take it and play with it. I'll still work at getting a villainous 50. I hear the chicks dig it.
I am very intrigued with this new mystery villain that supposedly can match me blow for blow. If it's whom I think it is, well, that's a villain that I've wanted to face for a LOOOOOONG time, ever since that one Portal mission where they were hinted at.
Ultra Mode, nice to have it available. It will probably be a little while before I have a computer capable of utilizing it, but I certainly don't begrudge others getting a new, shinier world.
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My recently created good/evil counterparts, Alpha-Sentry and Omega-Sentry, thank you for this.
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Originally Posted by Niviene
a few nifty things like:
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That's...actually a good point.
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Originally Posted by Yosomono
The change to epic archetypes actually sounds good to me, for one simple reason.
It seems to imply there will be new epic archetypes in GR, probably unlocked through content rather than level, but thereby replacing the existing Epics as "badge of honor" type things. All speculation, of course, but it seems like the logical thing for them to do. Move one goalpost closer, as you raise up a bigger and better one far ahead. |
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OMG!!!!!! you guys just made me happy.. kinda made a mess in my shorts... and im not talking about the back area.. lol |
Originally Posted by Niviene
Ultra Mode, Issue 17: Dark Mirror and Going Rogue!
A while ago, we announced Ultra Mode, a brand spanking new addition to the City of Heroes® universe that will bring Paragon City and the Rogue Isles to an even fresher and visually more pleasing level! Ultra Mode will allow you (as long as your computer can handle it) to experience City of Heroes® in a completely different light...literally! You will rediscover places and landmarks in Paragon City and the Rogue Isles as if you'd never seen them before, and best of all, it will be in Issue 17: Dark Mirror, our next free expansion! And it is worth mentioning that once Going Rogue has released, you will experience even greater graphics since Praetoria was developed from the ground up with Ultra Mode in mind! No more waiting in anticipation of this amazing new feature, for its availability is right around the corner! And to make it even more worth your while, here are some additional features you can expect to see in Issue 17: Dark Mirror
But that is not all the news we have in store for you! 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! What's in that item pack, you ask? Well, a few nifty things like:
Is this too much for you to handle? Hang in there, this year promises to be a fantastic one in City of Heroes® and we've got more details for you on these different offers coming soon! |
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I think I'm the only person who took this to mean that you can start an Epic at level 20 at character creation. So you unlock them with a 50, but when you play one, you can skip the first 20 levels.
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Originally Posted by EvilRyu
Looks good except for the change to EATs and VEATs. I think it should stay at 50. Getting to 50 is stupidly easy now compared to how it was back in issue 1. We already level fast as hell now. If you cant get to 50 then too bad. To me changing it to 20 cheapens the whole experience of getting to 50 to unlock them in the first place. If this goes thru then why not have capes at lvl 1? We already progress passed all that point in the lore so there is no reason to still restrict it. Changing these ATs is just like cheapening the experience of getting the positron badge for his tf.
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The ability to address a character as hero or villain?|
Originally Posted by Golden Girl
For the MA additons, what stuff in the non-MA missions is currently missing from the MA?
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So, does that mean it is in the near future or coming SOON (TM)?
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Originally Posted by War Witch
Hey all,
Just to clarify before speculation runs toooooo rampant, we're not doing a Nemesis-type system for Issue 17. War Witch |
sounds like part of the end game system im just saying
* Alpha and Omega themed costumed sets
same which would be cool if you unlocked them because of doing X