So, I wanted to start my rise through the ranks. After being stunned by the awesomeness that is my new uniform, I thought "Maybe I shouldn't rush into things." I figured I'd lay out my ultimate goals and hopefully get help from my superiors. First the superficial Mumbo Jumbo:
1. Are there any naming conventions I should be aware of? Most just put Operative in front of their name. I don't want to put a title in my name if there are titles I can earn, but I also want my name to sound like it belongs. Would you recommend just a name or should I put the title in there too?
2. Is there a "standard uniform" for soldiers? Any colors I should incorporate (specific reds)? Or is it left up to the the soldier?
Moving on to what is really giving my trouble. I know I have until level 24 to figure this out, so I thought I'd get some details and a plan while I'm playing around with my Wolf, so when I get there I'll know what to do.
Here's what I had in mind. I was going to start the game as a Huntsman. Upon reaching level 24 and my advanced training I'd hoped to branch off in both directions using dual builds.
On the one hand I was going to continue my Huntsman with Crab training (ranged).
On the other hand I was going to Train to be a Bane (Melee)
Between these two builds I would have a character that can function in whatever mood I'm feeling for the current day, avoiding the need for alts because I can switch on a whim and keep the same character. No more getting bored mid-level.
Now, I have almost no idea how to build a successful character, even less of an idea how to go about soldiers. My most successful character would have to be my scrapper, and he was idiot proof to build and slot, plus I had the idiot's guide. Is there a general accepted theory to training soldiers?
So, I wanted to start my rise through the ranks. After being stunned by the awesomeness that is my new uniform, I thought "Maybe I shouldn't rush into things." I figured I'd lay out my ultimate goals and hopefully get help from my superiors. First the superficial Mumbo Jumbo:
1. Are there any naming conventions I should be aware of? Most just put Operative in front of their name. I don't want to put a title in my name if there are titles I can earn, but I also want my name to sound like it belongs. Would you recommend just a name or should I put the title in there too?
2. Is there a "standard uniform" for soldiers? Any colors I should incorporate (specific reds)? Or is it left up to the the soldier?
Moving on to what is really giving my trouble. I know I have until level 24 to figure this out, so I thought I'd get some details and a plan while I'm playing around with my Wolf, so when I get there I'll know what to do.
Here's what I had in mind. I was going to start the game as a Huntsman. Upon reaching level 24 and my advanced training I'd hoped to branch off in both directions using dual builds.
On the one hand I was going to continue my Huntsman with Crab training (ranged).
On the other hand I was going to Train to be a Bane (Melee)
Between these two builds I would have a character that can function in whatever mood I'm feeling for the current day, avoiding the need for alts because I can switch on a whim and keep the same character. No more getting bored mid-level.
Now, I have almost no idea how to build a successful character, even less of an idea how to go about soldiers. My most successful character would have to be my scrapper, and he was idiot proof to build and slot, plus I had the idiot's guide. Is there a general accepted theory to training soldiers?
(Posted in wrong Forum by mistake, for updated thread see: http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showt...31#post3612031