'Dating Ms. Liberty Isn't Easy' 464550

Well if anything I guess you could say I'm controversal. I like to write different things from the norm. Spoof writing is my main genre if I was forced to classify myself. Looking at things in a different light with a comedic twist is where I excel. Needless to say that's my favorite kind of story to write.

Which brings me to a story I wrote a while back but didn't say much about. Had planned on holding a contest for this and the whole nine yards. But listening to wiser sources I felt this story was too out there for people who insist everything be a Nemesis plot. The lore is out the door with this story. It's a spoof on CoX, Atlas Park and it's inhabitants, Ms. Liberty, and Statesman.

The amount of time I spent on this story would almost be embarassing to admit. Let's just say a LOT of time. Recreated the Hellions gang, went to the boards and got the help of a real pro to help design Megan Duncan/Ms. Liberty in street clothes, labored over many aspects of this arc.

The story is a comedy. By the title you may feel misled that it isn't something nasty. Let's just say taking Ms. Liberty on a date can be quite a chore. Not easy by any means- hence the title.

Dating Ms. Liberty Isn't Easy
ARC# 464550
Level range-40 to 54
Please have your green object text on and where you can see it! It is very important to the story. I've tried some experimental use of the text to try and overcome the lack of dialogue. Problem for groups was fixed and I forgot TY! It is meant to be solo'd though so you can catch all the dialogue.

I don't usually do MA, but that was quite fun. Also what problems did you mean? We weren't sure what was going on in the second mission but we managed to finish once we knew where to go.

Loved the last mission.
5/5

Guess my old age is catching up with me. I published this a month ago and I guess my attempts to fix the error worked for groups.

The problem was spawning multiple bosses. I'd seperated their groups out but weird things started happening. Such as entire other groups not even related not spawning.

Well good! Guess it works for groups too- but doesn't make a lot of sense in a group. Still recommend SOLO play so you are able to read all the text. Without the text you will be lost.

I typed out the gist of what Ms. Lib said to my team so they'd know wtf was happening.

Review: Dating Ms. Liberty Isn’t Easy

Arc ID 464550

50 Illusion/Radiation Controller

I enjoyed this arc. You managed to parody the very soul of City of Heroes. It also looks like you used a lot of advanced scripting while making this arc. Did you write custom code for this arc or did you use the events from MA? In any event, the events help make this mission arc unique.

Story – The storyline is great. Ms. Liberty seems to act like a stereotypical high school girl but since it is parody, you can totally get away with it. The story seems a bit cathartic. I get to kill all those annoying people in Atlas Park and then win the woman in the end. I do not feel like a hero, rogue, villain or vigilante. There is no world to save or mystery to reveal. In a way, this separates it from other arcs and makes it unique.

Gameplay- The many custom enemies made this arc always fresh and the locales were some of the most colorful in the game. The custom enemies were far too easy to provide any challenge. I think this was its intent so I did not take the combat very seriously at all. Most of the time I was reading the numerous custom enemies description text while letting my pets handle the enemies. Those descriptions are hilarious by the way.

In the first mission, I can kill some Longbow patrols. It felt a bit awkward to fight them as a hero.

This was a fun arc to play. I laughed a few times and did not take it too seriously. I know I use the word unique many times throughout my review and that is because I have never played an arc quite like this one. So for its shiny personality I have rated it 5 stars.

Saw this thread and decided to give it a whirl. Played it solo with my lvl 50 DP/NRG blaster.

My response below:
Definitely a 5 star arc. I was surprised it was rated 4. I would be curious as to any negative response you received. I will provide some quick feedback:

Feedback 1:
There should be a comma after the word "missed" below, not a period.
I've also seen those filthy newspapers in the stands and destroyed all I have found. But if you find anymore newspapers that I missed. Will you please destroy them? I know the newspaper trucks load up in the Atlas parking lot. With him there. It seems only logical he'd use them as the means of distribution.


Feedback 2:
Embarrassed is spelled wrong below and the sentence "The 5th Annual Costumapalooza! To be exact." should be written as "The 5th Annual Costumapalooza to be exact!"


Dating Ms. Liberty Isn't Easy Night of a Thousand Ex's I'm still just so embarassed about the other night. How about we try again? Tonight in Atlas Park there's going to be a costume contest. The 5th Annual Costumapalooza! To be exact. Despite the name I am sure it is just going to be a total drag all alone.

Feedback 3:
Finally the only other thing I would add is that the black ex-boyfriend at the end is speaking in a stereotypical manner, which could be construed wrongly by some and could impact the enjoyment of the arc. I would suggest cleaning it up.