Coffee Talk Highlights, Jan 11: "What are you lookin' at, butthead?" with Noble Savage
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Posted on: 2012-01-11 24:37 in CoH and CoV General Discussions
I like the shirts.
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Noooooo!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by brandx
you're right. Get rid of the huge model so people wills top asking for a female huge model that would be underused.
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With the Chinese armor all I can think of is Dynasty Warriors.
LU BU IS FINALLY COMING TO CITY OF HEROES!
Zhen Ji as well! Flute/Pike melee weapons plz.
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These two words should never, ever, appear beside one another.|
Originally Posted by Party_Kake
hardcore brony
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Ever.
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Oh sweet jesus, I thought they were joking when I first saw the 'Pocket D' pack at the start O_O|
Originally Posted by Goliath Bird Eater
This.
Also ... Thanks to the power of the PUFFY JACKET, I'd like to introduce you to the Time Manipulating, Fire Blasting MARTIN MACFRY!  (sadly can't get good facsimiles of Michael J's face or hair) |
And thank Smeg they weren't! Hell freaking YES! I'm laying money on that as soon as it hits live! Can think of so many of my characters that will make use of the jeans, not to mention whatever else is in there. Suh-weeeeeet
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Originally Posted by Zwillinger
GG, I would tell you that "I am killing you with my mind", but I couldn't find an emoticon to properly express my sentiment.
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Originally Posted by Captain_Photon
NOTE: The Incarnate System is basically farming for IOs on a larger scale, and with more obtrusive lore.
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I'm of the opposing viewpoint. I argued during the gunslinger 'debacle' that the two differing costume designs would have been done better had they been released as completely seperate packs divided by gender. Perhaps "Gunslinger" and "Heart of Gold". It still would have had a bit of outrage, but I think, not nearly as much, because those wanting the female version of that gunslinger outfit wouldn't have their hopes trampled upon by someone implying that the obviously very different set was intended to be "their plate."|
Originally Posted by Red_Addiction
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There is balancing that needs to be done for both genders, agreed? |
I like the idea of costume packs and accessory packs that are gender-specific, and I think that exclusivity might work out better that way because then the costume parts can be more customizable, for example the male astronaut helmet might have different options based on the need to fit a cowboy hat underneath, while the female spacesuit helmet might have options for it so that her hairstyle can be as outrageous as possible but still allow room. (it might be taller and pointed backwards to accomodate a beehive, or bigger to accomodate an afro, etc, whereas the male astronauts might not get that luxury, and would be stuck with the helmet that fits the chief's hat). Personally I think stuff like that only adds to the game, and if females had to stick a cowboy hat on the OUTSIDE of the helmet, that'd work just fine to be fair.
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Originally Posted by Paladin
Love the costumes, but I'm disappointed at what looks like a trend: limited unique pieces for male characters, with significant proliferation and unique pieces to female characters. While I can appreciate the precarious situation the costume team is in with the uproar caused by the Gunslinger pack, the problem wasn't that there were unique pieces on both sides but that the themes weren't consistent.
Please, begin to make unique parts for both sexes again under consistent themes. Between this Chinese Dynasty and the Sash/Carnival Costume packs, things are heading down the other extreme with just as passionate resentment building for those of us who value our male characters. |
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I will let you down
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I've cried like a big whiny baby for more comic book super hero costume pieces, but in light of this impressive offering, I'm going to chew on my pacifier. With the increased number of available costume slots, even I've found myself on the public identity bandwagon.
Lots of my favorite comic book super heroes have lives outside of "the life", and in the comics, I see them dressed in plainclothes a lot, actually. Modern comics, especially Marvel, lean toward a kind of exaggerated realism (a trend I enjoy), and more and more, I get to see super heroes grapple with the dilemma of whether to stop for a costume change, or jump into action in time to save a life. This happens to Peter Parker quite a lot sometimes.
And, Y'know, from one spandex-wearing super hero to another, one of my favorite super hero TV shows (Heroes, the first season), well, didn't have any tights whatsoever, and managed to uphold the classic super hero "feeling" anyhow (a phenomenal feat, if you think about it). I've seen this in the game, too. There is/was a super group on Virtue, the Jadewire I believe, that I used to see around, and their bios were all very super hero-like, but the membership seemed to lean toward plainclothes attire. I thought that was pretty cool. With the introduction of these costume pieces, I'd imagine that whole group is about to start looking even better.
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I'll definitely agree to that. plainclothes attire for all characters is an awesome thing, and I can't wait to mix and match with this stuff on ALL my characters, which could take months. All from a few costume parts that people wouldn't have claimed would be that important.
you could have it all
My empire of dirt
I will let you down
I will make you <3
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Lol.
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Originally Posted by Lulipop
With the Chinese armor all I can think of is Dynasty Warriors.
LU BU IS FINALLY COMING TO CITY OF HEROES! Zhen Ji as well! Flute/Pike melee weapons plz. |
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The worst thing is, he feels that way because of a misunderstood comment from a girl who liked taller guys.|
Originally Posted by Obscure Blade
Apparently yes, that's exactly what he was doing.
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So, self image issues + poor attempts at relationships later in life + genius = well, the end wasn't pretty, it gets worse for poor Codpiece.
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Wasnt expecting Chinese costume set!
I love it.
I got lot of ninja, samurai and orient inspired characters, no doubt I will buy it.
Same for clubber Pocked D pack.
Keep the good job, stop pre-tinting ang give us new HD asian faces and hairstyles, this time long hair ones, please. Thank you!
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Originally Posted by Goliath Bird Eater
Thanks to the power of the PUFFY JACKET, I'd like to introduce you to the Time Manipulating, Fire Blasting MARTIN MACFRY!
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Originally Posted by Paladin
Love the costumes, but I'm disappointed at what looks like a trend: limited unique pieces for male characters, with significant proliferation and unique pieces to female characters. While I can appreciate the precarious situation the costume team is in with the uproar caused by the Gunslinger pack, the problem wasn't that there were unique pieces on both sides but that the themes weren't consistent.
Please, begin to make unique parts for both sexes again under consistent themes. Between this Chinese Dynasty and the Sash/Carnival Costume packs, things are heading down the other extreme with just as passionate resentment building for those of us who value our male characters. |
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Originally Posted by Zyphoid
This covers my feelings in a much more constructive way than I would have put it.
Also I love the Chinese costumes! |
Really, that's all it'd take. The rest looks to be a version of the Bolero, a Tops with Skin option, and a Bottoms with Skin option, which men get access to none of, so really All I'd ask was or access to the two female pieces that men *could* actually wear (within the CC's categorization) to balance out that females get *Everything* that males get.
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Mr. DJ, that's now my most favorite textless image reply.
you could have it all
My empire of dirt
I will let you down
I will make you <3
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Originally Posted by Mr. DJ
...I thought it was a joke O_O
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Like the dynasty warriors set.
Love the pocket D stuff.
But that sword... isn't that just the Valykryie sword but some one has chisled some of the hand guard off?
Brawling Cactus from a distant planet.
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Not even close.|
Originally Posted by CactusBrawler
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But that sword... isn't that just the Valykryie sword but some one has chisled some of the hand guard off? |
Maybe you're thinking of the Organic Sword?
Regardless, it is quite unique among the swords, with that peacock hilt.
I'm not much of a fan of the black engraving on the blade (I'd probably prefer a smooth blade), but whatever... I find it to be a cool design and am interested to see it in game!
@Zethustra
"Now at midnight all the agents and the superhuman crew come out
and round up everyone that knows more than they do"-Dylan
and round up everyone that knows more than they do"-Dylan
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I don't see why we need unique costume parts. I understand that the costume parts that are designed with the female model specifically in mind would not find a lot of use on male characters (though they would get some use), and because of the very limited use those parts would see, they don't feel it's worth the effort to port the pieces over. But aside from facial hair, I'm not sure what falls into the same category for male characters.
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Originally Posted by Paladin
Love the costumes, but I'm disappointed at what looks like a trend: limited unique pieces for male characters, with significant proliferation and unique pieces to female characters. While I can appreciate the precarious situation the costume team is in with the uproar caused by the Gunslinger pack, the problem wasn't that there were unique pieces on both sides but that the themes weren't consistent.
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No it's the valykrie sword, they straightend the blade a bit, and extened the handguard.|
Originally Posted by Electric-Knight
Not even close.
Maybe you're thinking of the Organic Sword? Regardless, it is quite unique among the swords, with that peacock hilt. I'm not much of a fan of the black engraving on the blade (I'd probably prefer a smooth blade), but whatever... I find it to be a cool design and am interested to see it in game! |
Just cut away the excess metal from the wings on the handguard of the valkyrie sword.
Brawling Cactus from a distant planet.
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I am proud to be in a community that did not immediately make the tasteless 'hold f11' joke. I can't tell you how much that crap annoys me.|
Originally Posted by Goliath Bird Eater
(sadly can't get good facsimiles of Michael J's face or hair)
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Awesome costume, GBE.
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Thanks, heh. I saw the quilted jacket yesterday and my brain, having been cultivated on 80s pop culture, immediately went to BttF. Huey Lewis even started playing in my head! |
Originally Posted by Psychoti
Awesome costume, GBE.
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EDIT: HOLY CRAP I TOTALLY FORGOT WE HAVE HOVERBOARDS THIS IS EXCELLENT!
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Fixed that for ya! |
Originally Posted by Goliath Bird Eater
Thanks, heh. I saw the quilted jacket yesterday and my brain, having been cultivated on 80s pop culture, immediately went to BttF. Huey Lewis even started playing in my head!
EDIT: HOLY CRAP I TOTALLY FORGOT WE HAVE HOVERBOARDS THIS IS HEAVY! |
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Hrm... I'm home sick, fighting something off, and realized too late that that was not really the right usage of "heavy"... Ah well... It's your fault, nonetheless...
@Zethustra
"Now at midnight all the agents and the superhuman crew come out
and round up everyone that knows more than they do"-Dylan
and round up everyone that knows more than they do"-Dylan
[Insert usual gripe about lack of superhero costumes. Insert usual gripe about yet more armour. Insert new(!) gripe about marketing pushing Korean streetwear style clothing to a largely western audience.]
Idea for the jeans: rather than multiple jeans with silly patterns that no-one outside of Korea will use, why not have them in different dyes/fade. You could use the same model, but the skin would be different. You could have your raw denim indigo, aged denim, your worn skater denim, you torn up wannabe-abercrombie-but-actually-looks-hobo denim, bleached, etc.
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If you think no one outside of Korea would wear pants like those, you haven't traveled much, have you?
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Originally Posted by Xanatos
[Insert usual gripe about lack of superhero costumes. Insert usual gripe about yet more armour. Insert new(!) gripe about marketing pushing Korean streetwear style clothing to a largely western audience.]
Idea for the jeans: rather than multiple jeans with silly patterns that no-one outside of Korea will use, why not have them in different dyes/fade. You could use the same model, but the skin would be different. You could have your raw denim indigo, aged denim, your worn skater denim, you torn up wannabe-abercrombie-but-actually-looks-hobo denim, bleached, etc. |
Loose --> not tight.
Lose --> Did not win, misplace, cannot find, subtract.
One extra 'o' makes a big difference.
There is balancing that needs to be done for both genders, agreed?
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