Signature story arcs
By
Bookkeeper_Jay,
Posted on: 2011-06-26 04:26 in CoH and CoV General Discussions
From the overview page:
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I'm pretty sure we'll get a least one for each side with Issue 21.
| Issue 21 packs in the First Ward co-op zone, gripped in mystical conflict, as well as the Time Manipulation Power Set, the IDF and Defense Costume Sets, and the Underground Incarnate Trial. Signature story arcs, free with VIP players' subscriptions, let you fight alongside iconic Heroes and Villains in story arcs that make a difference in the City of Heroes universe. |
Arc ID: 348998 - Becoming a villain
Arc ID: 373341 - To Save a Hero
Got Inf?
This had better be an on par thing. I never did enjoy the idea of playing sidekick or lackey to a signature.
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Originally Posted by Bookkeeper_Jay
This had better be an on par thing. I never did enjoy the idea of playing sidekick or lackey to a signature.
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They'll either force the signature character to act wildly out or character and hold the Idiot Ball or contrive some situation to kneecap them so they need our help.
Otherwise, they wouldn't need our help.
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Originally Posted by Johnny_Butane
They'll either force the signature character to act wildly out or character and hold the Idiot Ball or contrive some situation to kneecap them so they need our help.
Otherwise, they wouldn't need our help. . |
Depends on the level, the story arcs as of late [and even the trials] are trying to show us as getting more power than the signature characters.
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They've sure got a funny way of doing that: Taking signature characters I could previously solo or duo and having them take on 24 or more players at once in Trials.|
Originally Posted by EU_Damz
Depends on the level, the story arcs as of late [and even the trials] are trying to show us as getting more power than the signature characters.
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Or are you referring to the devs arbitrarily kneecapping the Freedom Phalanx and making them hold the Idiot Ball in the flavor text?
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I guess in a ego-manical world the idea of needing help or assistance is insulting to the every day hero.|
Originally Posted by Johnny_Butane
They'll either force the signature character to act wildly out or character and hold the Idiot Ball or contrive some situation to kneecap them so they need our help.
Otherwise, they wouldn't need our help. |
I mean, God forbid we have to work with signature heroes without taking it as a slight or insult to our self-esteem.
Wonder Woman must be so friggin' pissed everytime she has to work with a lesser hero whenever Superman or Batman aren't available.
Or the Blue Beetle must feel besmirched every time he has to work with one of the leaders of the Justice League.
*rolls eyes*
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I question why Manticore needs the help of a level 4 Blaster who hasn't figured out how to change the ammo in their guns yet.|
Originally Posted by VoodooGirl
I guess in a ego-manical world the idea of needing help or assistance is insulting to the every day hero.
I mean, God forbid we have to work with signature heroes without taking it as a slight or insult to our self-esteem. |
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There'll be one arc for each side, each one with 3-5 missions in it.
@Golden Girl
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The same reason Spider-Man needed to teamup with The Fabulous Frog Man?
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Originally Posted by Johnny_Butane
I question why Manticore needs the help of a level 4 Blaster who hasn't figured out how to change the ammo in their guns yet.
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Always remember, we were Heroes.
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So you agree we're the sidekick comedy relief.|
Originally Posted by Dr_Darkspeed
The same reason Spider-Man needed to teamup with The Fabulous Frog Man?
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I rest my case.
http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.ph...ckyComicRelief
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Everyone understands what comedy relief is, no need to link to a website explaining it.|
Originally Posted by Johnny_Butane
So you agree we're the sidekick comedy relief.
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http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/everyone
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/understand
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Website
Anyhow, yep. in that case we would be. Level 4 teaming with a level 50? You are, essentially by definition, a sidekick.
Always remember, we were Heroes.
The signature arcs might be set to certain levels - like maybe they won't even start until, say, level 20.
@Golden Girl
City of Heroes comics and artwork
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I hope not. Hopefully they will eventiually cover the whole level range.|
Originally Posted by Golden Girl
The signature arcs might be set to certain levels - like maybe they won't even start until, say, level 20.
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I also hope that they'll be liberal with what they mean by 'Signature' hero, to make arcs featuring the lesser know/used NPCs.
Always remember, we were Heroes.
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someone has to draw their fire
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Originally Posted by Johnny_Butane
I question why Manticore needs the help of a level 4 Blaster who hasn't figured out how to change the ammo in their guns yet.
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Hmm... from the wiki, it seems that pretty much any NPC Hero/Villain might be counted as Signature: http://wiki.cohtitan.com/wiki/Hero_Slayer_Badge
Thats good.
Always remember, we were Heroes.
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Or there will be multiple objectives.|
Originally Posted by Johnny_Butane
They'll either force the signature character to act wildly out or character and hold the Idiot Ball or contrive some situation to kneecap them so they need our help.
Otherwise, they wouldn't need our help. . |
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Originally Posted by Dr_Darkspeed
I hope not. Hopefully they will eventiually cover the whole level range.
I also hope that they'll be liberal with what they mean by 'Signature' hero, to make arcs featuring the lesser know/used NPCs. |
Let's Dance!
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i would have repped this.
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Originally Posted by Dr_Darkspeed
Everyone understands what comedy relief is, no need to link to a website explaining it.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/everyone http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/understand http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Website Anyhow, yep. in that case we would be. Level 4 teaming with a level 50? You are, essentially by definition, a sidekick. |
http://www.cityofheroes.com/news/new...es_free_1.html
I've heard these mentioned in conjunction with i21 and CoH:F, but they're not on the i21 overview page and from what I've seen the devs have said zero about them while releasing all this i21 info.
So has there been any word if they're going to begin releasing them with i21 or later?
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