A Hero in Need...is a Friend Indeed! (arc 375018) [Dr. Aeon's Second Challenge]
By
airhead,
Posted on: 2010-02-12 11:58 in Mission Architect
I had a chance to play this today and I really enjoyed it. Having Statesman be the one that lost his powers and then having him deal with a low level hero for help was certainly interesting.
I felt like a true aspiring hero after this arc.
Icy
Do I get to kill Statesman at the end?
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I guess you have to play it to find out |
Originally Posted by The_Coming_Storm
Do I get to kill Statesman at the end?
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WN
Check out one of my most recent arcs:
457506 - A Very Special Episode - An abandoned TV, a missing kid's TV show host and more
416951 - The Ms. Manners Task Force - More wacky villains, Wannabes. things in poor taste
or one of my other arcs including two 2010 Player's Choice Winners and an2009 Official AE Awards Nominee for Best Original Story
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See what I mean about Statesman, though?
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Originally Posted by Wrong_Number
I guess you have to play it to find out
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"At what point do we say, 'You're mucking with our myths'?" - Harlan Ellison
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But if he's depowered, isn't he just Man Man?|
Originally Posted by Heraclea
See what I mean about Statesman, though?
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With all the powers of a Man, including the proportional strength of a man?
@PW - Police Woman (50 AR/dev blaster on Liberty)
TALOS - PW war journal - alternate contact tree using MA story arcs
=VICE= "Give me Liberty, or give me debt!"
I just finished playing this arc and I really enjoyed it!
Nice choice of maps and a creative story.
Good luck in the contest 
@Gypsy Rose
In Pursuit of Liberty - 344916
The Vigilante - 395861
Suppression - 374481 - Winner of The American Legion's February 2011 AE Author Contest
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I don't think that Statesman had all the powers of a State :P
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Originally Posted by PoliceWoman
But if he's depowered, isn't he just Man Man?
With all the powers of a Man, including the proportional strength of a man? |
Bad Voodoo by @Beyond Reach. Arc ID #373659. Level 20-24. Mr. Bocor has fallen victim to a group of hooded vigilantes who have been plaguing Port Oakes, interfering with illegal operations and pacifying villain's powers. He demands that revenge is taken on these miscreants and his powers are returned! You look like just the villain for the job. Challenging.
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Having played it, I have to say to anyone who does not normally like Statesman, you should really treat yourself and play it. Trust me.|
Originally Posted by Heraclea
See what I mean about Statesman, though?
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Icy
I spent over ten hours today totally redoing the final mission of this arc. I did it because of some of the feedback I got over the last day or so. I am really happy with the changes made, though since I have added so many details there is always a chance for bugs to sneak in. If you find one please send me a tell in game or a PM (again to avoid spoilers). Thanks to all who have provided me feedback so far, it has been a great help.
WN
Check out one of my most recent arcs:
457506 - A Very Special Episode - An abandoned TV, a missing kid's TV show host and more
416951 - The Ms. Manners Task Force - More wacky villains, Wannabes. things in poor taste
or one of my other arcs including two 2010 Player's Choice Winners and an2009 Official AE Awards Nominee for Best Original Story
Wrong Number,
I replayed this because you said you completely changed the last mission. All I can say is wow. Seriously, I don't want to give anything away, but great, great addition to the arc. I also noticed a few other changes to the arc and they imho were good changes. I found one very minor typo (you left a "." off the end of a sentence) which I sent you in game.
Icy
Ack, I did forget to tell you in PM that I also enjoyed the choice of maps.
Please don't call me a brown-noser or copy-cat! 
The truth is: Statesman lost all his powers because he didn't recognize Ohio as a State, right?
Guess you'll hafta play the Arc as I did and find out!
It got 5 stars from me (oooo, like that matters) 
and I say it's one of the top-notch contenders to win the contest.
That's 3 submitted arcs other than my own that I've played now.
Be hopping back on tommorrow to try out another one listed on the forums (that is unless you request yours first on my Power of Persuasion posting) <---- HEY! That's cheap advertising!
Was much improved on the second play. Sent some notes in a PM. Good luck in the contest!
Arc: 379017: Outbroken See all your old friends in the Outbreak Tutorial sequel!
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Ok, I finished up some (hopefully) final tweaks. Still looking for any last minute feedback.
WN
Check out one of my most recent arcs:
457506 - A Very Special Episode - An abandoned TV, a missing kid's TV show host and more
416951 - The Ms. Manners Task Force - More wacky villains, Wannabes. things in poor taste
or one of my other arcs including two 2010 Player's Choice Winners and an2009 Official AE Awards Nominee for Best Original Story
OK, the finishing touches are done. I have marked the arc "final" and I have officially submitted the arc. Now begins the dreaded waiting!
Win or loose I want to thank all the people that took the time to play my arc and for all the great feedback they provided me. The arc is vastly improved due to you all.
FYI for anyone that has not submitted it yet, when you send in your contest entry you get an "out of office" message back thanking you for your entry.
WN
Check out one of my most recent arcs:
457506 - A Very Special Episode - An abandoned TV, a missing kid's TV show host and more
416951 - The Ms. Manners Task Force - More wacky villains, Wannabes. things in poor taste
or one of my other arcs including two 2010 Player's Choice Winners and an2009 Official AE Awards Nominee for Best Original Story
OK, I think maybe my spoiler warning has discouraged some people from commenting on the arc here. So, here is some of the feedback I have received minus the spoilers. Anyone wanting to comment here, please feel free to use this anti-spoiler format or one of your own.
@Arctic Princess wrote: I loved this arc! I was a bit skeptical in the BLANKITY- BLANK mission until I realized what was going on and the final mission was lovely. I especially liked the careful mixing of BLANK and BLANK into BLANK’S BLANKS.
5 stars!
@One Eyed Jack wrote: Really cool and tricky. I did it on my level 4-5 scrapper with no problems. Thanks for making this arc.
@Kradror wrote: Very interesting story, nice take on an old idea
@Dot Communist wrote: Very nicely done - excellent use of customs, good choices of maps. Excellent use of color in the clues and mission text.
@Aracade wrote: Nice... very nice... awesome Arc. I am a person of few words to I wil stick to the simple ones. It is a great arc and a nice plot.
@Zamuel wrote: It was a pleasant surprise in what I thought was "just" an in-joke arc had a nice plot to round it out.
@Sister Twelve wrote: Conceptually I think this arc is very cool.
@SupaNerd wrote: I suspected something BLANK at the beginning of mission 3. Seemed to know the BLANK of all the BLANK with no care to the known BLANK were BLANKED there.
@Sumerian wrote: Great arc, a sure winner
@DarklordDKL wrote: Excellent! Awesome BLANK on a pretty restrictive contest theme!
@Beyond Reach wrote: Very amusing
@TheDeepBlue wrote: Neat!
@Heraclea wrote: Statesman is an irresistible target, isn't he? I think you hit the right tone of stuffiness for him.
@Gypsy Rose wrote: Great arc as usual! Loved the BLANK. Five stars.
@StonePower wrote: nice mission indeed
@MrCaptainMan wrote: 5-stars! Woohoo!
@StratoNexus wrote: I thought the premise for having the BLANK avoid BLANK was thin, and then I found out BLANK. :-) I loved your use and portrayal of the BLANK.
WN
Check out one of my most recent arcs:
457506 - A Very Special Episode - An abandoned TV, a missing kid's TV show host and more
416951 - The Ms. Manners Task Force - More wacky villains, Wannabes. things in poor taste
or one of my other arcs including two 2010 Player's Choice Winners and an2009 Official AE Awards Nominee for Best Original Story
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And people tell me I am never at a loss for words |
Originally Posted by Wrong_Number
@Gypsy Rose wrote: Great arc as usual! Loved the BLANK. Five stars.
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This arc is really well done and lots of fun. Play it and find out what the BLANK is going on.
@Gypsy Rose
In Pursuit of Liberty - 344916
The Vigilante - 395861
Suppression - 374481 - Winner of The American Legion's February 2011 AE Author Contest
A few updates to this arc since the contest ended and from feedback.
- Created a "custom" Circle of Thorns group with the standard character's minus the Spectral Demons and Knights. It became apparent very quickly upon testing the level bump that these are way too tough for 10 and lower.
- Higher end of the arc's level range bumped from 10 to 14.
- Updated Fredrick and Zamuel's looks with a little recolor to help them stand out a bit more.
- Minor typo corrected.
- Put a an extra little something in something's description.
WN
Check out one of my most recent arcs:
457506 - A Very Special Episode - An abandoned TV, a missing kid's TV show host and more
416951 - The Ms. Manners Task Force - More wacky villains, Wannabes. things in poor taste
or one of my other arcs including two 2010 Player's Choice Winners and an2009 Official AE Awards Nominee for Best Original Story
Hey, who are you calling chump?!
Winner of Players' Choice Best Villainous Arc 2010: Fear and Loathing on Striga; ID #350522
Due to popular demand I have created a "Hints" list available to anyone that has finished the arc and would like all the hints that are dropped during it pertaining to the "mystery".
If you want it, just shoot me a PM!
WN
Check out one of my most recent arcs:
457506 - A Very Special Episode - An abandoned TV, a missing kid's TV show host and more
416951 - The Ms. Manners Task Force - More wacky villains, Wannabes. things in poor taste
or one of my other arcs including two 2010 Player's Choice Winners and an2009 Official AE Awards Nominee for Best Original Story
Small Update
- Added a fourth optional clue to the last mission to aid the player in correctly finding what they need.
- Modified one of the optional clues in the last mission to more clearly state it's origin.
WN
Check out one of my most recent arcs:
457506 - A Very Special Episode - An abandoned TV, a missing kid's TV show host and more
416951 - The Ms. Manners Task Force - More wacky villains, Wannabes. things in poor taste
or one of my other arcs including two 2010 Player's Choice Winners and an2009 Official AE Awards Nominee for Best Original Story
This morning I was thrilled to receive the following feedback along with my 100th play on this arc:
@Remianen: Feedback on Architect Mission A Hero in Need...is a Friend Indeed!: That was awesome! "Wow, you thought it was the car? Really?"
I wanted to note this mile post by thanking everyone who has played and who helped in creating the arc. I was very disappointed not to win, place or show in the challenge, but the reception and feedback I have gotten on this arc has made me proud to have created it. Thanks.
WN
Check out one of my most recent arcs:
457506 - A Very Special Episode - An abandoned TV, a missing kid's TV show host and more
416951 - The Ms. Manners Task Force - More wacky villains, Wannabes. things in poor taste
or one of my other arcs including two 2010 Player's Choice Winners and an2009 Official AE Awards Nominee for Best Original Story
Yeah, this was a really fun arc. I did it with a level 5 DS/thermal MM and it was easy enough that I could pay attention to the flavor text and really enjoy the story as it unfolded.
I will say that the contact kinda turned me off, but that's only because I despise him in general. 
@Remianen / @Remianen Too
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Updated for I18.
M1: Set clue to Mid to reflect dialog (was set to back to get it to spawn Mid before the fix)
M2: No changes
M3: Backfire no longer will run at 25% Health, he will fight till the bitter end
M4: Change the location of the two clues
M5: No Changes
WN
Check out one of my most recent arcs:
457506 - A Very Special Episode - An abandoned TV, a missing kid's TV show host and more
416951 - The Ms. Manners Task Force - More wacky villains, Wannabes. things in poor taste
or one of my other arcs including two 2010 Player's Choice Winners and an2009 Official AE Awards Nominee for Best Original Story
This arc no longer works due to Statesman being the contact for it.
Update: I was able to get the arc to work by changing the contact's name to "Marcus Cole". I hate it, but at least the arc is working.
WN
Check out one of my most recent arcs:
457506 - A Very Special Episode - An abandoned TV, a missing kid's TV show host and more
416951 - The Ms. Manners Task Force - More wacky villains, Wannabes. things in poor taste
or one of my other arcs including two 2010 Player's Choice Winners and an2009 Official AE Awards Nominee for Best Original Story
Name: A Hero in Need...is a Friend Indeed!
Arc ID: 375018
Creator Global Name: @Wrong Number
Synopsis – You are new to the hero game so the private message that the granddaddy of Paragon City heroes, Statesman, is asking to see you is a pleasant surprise. That's a sure sign you are moving up, though you wonder what he could possibly want from an apprentice hero such as yourself. No matter what it is, it’s sure to raise your hero profile.
Difficulty Level: Easy-Medium
Number of EB/AVS – 0
Level Range – 5-14
Story Type – Mystery
Villain Groups – Circle of Thorns, Council, Hellions and Custom
Mission Count: - 5
Estimated Time to Play – About 45 minutes
IMPORTANT NOTE – Since this arc is a mystery about why Statesman has lost his powers please do not post spoilers here. If you want to discuss any spoiler related details, please PM me or send me a tell in game.
Thanks!
WN
Check out one of my most recent arcs:
457506 - A Very Special Episode - An abandoned TV, a missing kid's TV show host and more
416951 - The Ms. Manners Task Force - More wacky villains, Wannabes. things in poor taste
or one of my other arcs including two 2010 Player's Choice Winners and an2009 Official AE Awards Nominee for Best Original Story