Discussion: Signature Story Arc ViDoc #2: The Heroes of the Freedom Phalanx


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Take an in-depth look at the signature characters of the Freedom Phalanx, Primal Earth's mightiest heroes, in this exclusive ViDoc: "The Heroes of the Freedom Phalanx." Lead Designer Matt "Positron" Miller and writer Sean "Dr. Aeon" McCann give the bios on seven members of Paragon City's premier Super Group, with lots of insights into the characters behind the costumes. Whether you're well-versed in the lore or new to the story of City of Heroes Freedom™, give this ViDoc a look!


 

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Interesting...

Overall it's a nice little summary. I especially liked that old-school image of Manticore and what I assume is a proto-BAB.

I'm confused though. Didn't Posi go on record not too long ago, stating that BAB is /not/ a member of the Phalanx? Yet here he is again.


 

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And they forgot Synapse! WTH?!

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Originally Posted by TeutonicRogue View Post
I'm confused though. Didn't Posi go on record not too long ago, stating that BAB is /not/ a member of the Phalanx? Yet here he is again.
My thoughts exactly while I watched. I liked this video, and hope they do more!


 

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Yeah. I seem to recall Positron posting somewhere that BAB wasn't a member of the FP.

Now where did I see that.

Oh yeah, over on Twitter.

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@Positron_CoH: I was reading Paragon Wiki... Where in CoH do we give the impression that Back Alley Brawler is a member of the Freedom Phalanx? (he's not)
So Positron, can you clear this up for us? Is he or isn't he?

And if he isn't, why is he brought up in the ViDoc called The Heroes of the Freedom Phalanx?

And why isn't Synapse mentioned at all in that discussion? Did he and BAB suddenly swap places as to who is a member of the FP?

Or is that a hint of something else? Are you saying Synapse isn't a hero? Or isn't in the Freedom Phalanx?

Inquiring minds want to know.

Because knowing is half the battle.


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Originally Posted by Dark_Respite View Post
And they forgot Synapse! WTH?!

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Synapse and BAB are switching places in terms of the roster


 

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Originally Posted by Beastyle View Post
Take an in-depth look at the signature characters of the Freedom Phalanx, Primal Earth's mightiest heroes, in this exclusive ViDoc: "The Heroes of the Freedom Phalanx." Lead Designer Matt "Positron" Miller and writer Sean "Dr. Aeon" McCann give the bios on seven members of Paragon City's premier Super Group, with lots of insights into the characters behind the costumes. Whether you're well-versed in the lore or new to the story of City of Heroes Freedom™, give this ViDoc a look!

I just wanted some insights into why the female heroines are dressed in outfits that I don't think many women would choose to fight in.


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Per Posi on Twitter:

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@Samuraiko BAB thing is explained fully next video, was cut for time in this one
When I asked about Synapse:

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@Samuraiko again, time. He gets a nod next ViDoc, I believe
So I'll forgive them for now.

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Bah, you make it too easy on them.

I can't post to Twitter at work, just read, so I couldn't ask questions.

Not sure if I'd have wanted to ask there anyway.


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And they forgot Synapse! WTH?!
They did NOT forget Synapse ...

*sigh*

Synapse's bio went by so *FAST* though that if you blinked, you missed it ...


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They did NOT forget Synapse ...

*sigh*

Synapse's bio went by so *FAST* though that if you blinked, you missed it ...


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I just wanted some insights into why the female heroines are dressed in outfits that I don't think many women would choose to fight in.
Are you new to comic books?


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I just wanted some insights into why the female heroines are dressed in outfits that I don't think many women would choose to fight in.
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Maybe when Statesman kicks off, the Phalanx is gonna recruit BABs as his replacement?


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