On Your M-Arc: Q&A

I've fairly recently started making CoH videos featuring AE arcs, both for reviews and some trailers (More info here), and I while I have a few more trailers lined up, I wanted to do something a little different. I'd like to make some type of Q&A video.

Of course to have a Q&A video, I need some questions. So post your questions here!

And Q & A #1 is done!

Some things to note:

1) I am *not* a dev, nor do I work for Paragon Studios in any capacity, I do not have any more information available than any other player.

2) I have made a few AE arcs, gotten one good enough to get Dev Choice'd, and have played and/or reviewed well over 100 arcs.

3) If you ask a question, please note how you would like to be referred to as.

So please, ask your questions! Feel free to ask me anything related to the AE - recommendations for arcs, for searching, how to do something in the AE. I will do my best to answer as many of the questions as I can. And if you're wondering why I'm not posting this in the AE forums, because most people that visit that forum already know enough about the AE. I'd like to get less-informed questions from those who don't regularly use the AE and might like to know more about it. Thank you for your time.

Thanks for posting this thread, Bubbawheat.

I'll throw some questions out there to get us started.

- How does one make multiple different units with the same in-game name but different file names?

- What do you (Bubbawheat) advise for editing arcs? The in-game editor? A text editor? What's the best approach?

- How does one import costume files?

- Is it possible to import entire enemy groups?

- How does one merge multiple separate arcs into a single arc? (Let's say I have 3 missions in Arc 1 and 2 missions in Arc 2, and I want 5 stories in a single arc instead.)

- What other sort of manipulations are possible of the raw files that Mission Architect uses? I'm talking about things that will allow the building of better arcs...

- What do you feel is the best way for a player to get more exposure for his/her arc?

- What do you feel is the best way for a player to find quality (but underplayed) arcs in the system?

- How do you feel we can "rescue" the AE system? Or does it need to be rescued?

Backfire wants to know:

What are some fun ways to spice up AE missions?

Where can I find other players who want to team up for non-farm AE arcs?

How can I thank an author for a good arc besides giving a 5 star rating?

What tips do you have for players who are forming/leading AE story arcs?

Where's the best place to find a tasty cup-o-joe in AE?

I want to know:


How to set the level range of a custom AV, Elite Boss, or Boss. This would be much akin to some of the 35-39, 45-54, or 20-29 crew. What I mean to say is, how do I set the Custom's level range without having to set the range of the mission to cover it.


For example: Level 25-29 mission with a Custom set for 31-38

I've only got one at the moment, but...

What alignment do you find is easiest to write stories for?

Thanks for the questions. I should have enough for a short video to post "soon".

Questions from 1st. Son

What chat channel(s) are used for Non farm Ae action?

Should I report an arc that violates exploits, copyrights, or is just down right filthy minded and nasty? What is the best way to file a report?


Is there a trick to making defendable objects more team friendly? We always seen to fail on the one I have in my mission.

Is their a Ae anonymous? I spend way to much time creating stuff there and think I may be addicted.


EDIT- Reworded question #2

I have a new place where you can post questions for this hopefully ongoing series.

http://formspring.me/Bubbawheat

Got my first question filmed so far, hopefully I'll be able to have the first episode finished by this weekend.

And the first episode is now live! On Your M-Arc Q&A #1. Let me know what you think!

Awesome job Bubba! Very informative, look forward to your next one.