Anyone else play City Of Heroes/Villains?

[twylight]

You're welcome.

Don't you dare take credit! :oldrazz:

[Superman_]

After being gone from the game for 6 months I am making my return to Paragon City today.

I might stay until Tabula Rasa comes and if I like that game I will swtich over to that because after that game comes Age of Conan and I can only keep two.

[Manic]

I logged on a few days ago, after going a while without logging on at all. There was a Rikti invasion happening all across Paragon. Not matter which borough I ran to, there they were! I kept getting shot down by these space ships! It was insane!

Thank god they turned off all debt that day.

[Venom Jr.]

Don't you dare take credit! :oldrazz:
Yay Hype Fight! I haven't had one of those in a while...:woot: :oldrazz: :cwink:

[3dman27]

I logged on a few days ago, after going a while without logging on at all. There was a Rikti invasion happening all across Paragon. Not matter which borough I ran to, there they were! I kept getting shot down by these space ships! It was insane!

Thank god they turned off all debt that day.
yeah its city of heroes version of the war on terror

[Venom Jr.]

^ Heh. Nice :) Or was that a "No Pun Wanted" comment?.....:):(

[3dman27]

no i was teliing it as i understood it
the original rikti war storyline occurred after 9/11 so it was a COH reflection of it. the new invasion as i mentioned earlier is a reflection of the war on terror without putting heroes at other heroes throats

[Venom Jr.]

no i was teliing it as i understood it
the original rikti war storyline occurred after 9/11 so it was a COH reflection of it. the new invasion as i mentioned earlier is a reflection of the war on terror without putting heroes at other heroes throats
Okay. Just didn't want to laugh and then be looked at weirdly for the rest of my life. :cwink:

[Ahura Mazda]

I just started back up and starting to enjoy it again after an 8 month hiatus.

My level 50s got kicked from their respective SGs but surprisingly my lower level guys did not.

[twylight]

Hmm, I haven't played in well over 5 months myself and to be honest the hankering to play has been there. Perhaps I'll pick up a game card and play a bit over the break. :)

[Manic]

Issue 11 just came out. They released two new power sets:

Willpower is a set available to Scrappers & Tankers that both resists harm, AND self-heals.

Dual Blades. That's right. Two swords.

And now, all weapon-carrying sets can customize what you want the weapons to look like. That means new swords (one of which looks like something Cloud from FF7 would use... expect clones), guns, maces (one of them is a freaking sweet warhammer), claws, and axes.

[The Amazing Spider-Man]

*obligatory "I didn't like it" post*

I tried it (twice) and couldn't get into it. I'm sure it's not bad if you actually have friends to play with, but for a game that was praised before release as being easily soloable and extremely casual friendly it sure did start getting pretty damn difficult pretty damn fast.

[comic_guy04]

I don't know if I'm breaking rules but does anyone know of any good private servers for COH? I just recently found a good one for Dark Age of Camelot but the urge to play COH is still there. but I don't really wanna pay again if i'm only playing 2-3 times a week. Just throwin it out there.

[Ahura Mazda]

Issue 11 just came out. They released two new power sets:

Willpower is a set available to Scrappers & Tankers that both resists harm, AND self-heals.

Dual Blades. That's right. Two swords.

And now, all weapon-carrying sets can customize what you want the weapons to look like. That means new swords (one of which looks like something Cloud from FF7 would use... expect clones), guns, maces (one of them is a freaking sweet warhammer), claws, and axes.

I started a toon with willpower/dual blades and I will see how it goes.

[Colossal Spoons]

I'll start playing again when they add some new powers that I actually care about.

I do miss my elec/elec blaster though :(

[twylight]

My main character is like level 16 with a stupid name >.< and is Empathy/Dark.

Soooo much fun to play though.

[Manic]

Won't they allow you to rename your character for, like, $5? I just used their new server mover to move one of my healers from the dead Guardian server to the delightfully busy Freedom server.

[Ahura Mazda]

My main character is like level 16 with a stupid name >.< and is Empathy/Dark.

Soooo much fun to play though.

I have one of those but I rarely play him as I prefer my MA/Regen scrapper.

Well if anyone from here is on the Union server my global chat name is @ahura mazda and I can always have a level 50 give some inf.

[twylight]

Won't they allow you to rename your character for, like, $5? I just used their new server mover to move one of my healers from the dead Guardian server to the delightfully busy Freedom server.

Haha! I'm on the Guardian server! Has it really died so much? o.o It seemed quite lively last I played.

And Well..is 'Twylighting' such a horrible name? o.O I can't think of another one.

[Manic]

Haha! I'm on the Guardian server! Has it really died so much? o.o It seemed quite lively last I played.
I was having a hard time finding a team around that needed a 15 empathy healer, for some reason. On Freedom, I get a ton of team invites while I'm trying to auction off my salvage.

And Well..is 'Twylighting' such a horrible name? o.O I can't think of another one.
Twylightning! Well, if you had an electric attack, that'd be an awesome name.

[Colossal Spoons]

Protector server here. ".Shock Factor" be my name.

[Superman_]

I just moved my hero from the Protector server after being there since the game started.

[Demon Within]

I moved my characters to freedom as well from guardian. Guardian is as dead as it gets. The other day I went on the forums to express help for it and got flamed to hell for calling it dead. Lol there were 150 people playing on it.

[imdaly]

...I'm starting to miss this game again...

[3dman27]

I moved my characters to freedom as well from guardian. Guardian is as dead as it gets. The other day I went on the forums to express help for it and got flamed to hell for calling it dead. Lol there were 150 people playing on it.

150 people? that doesn't sound too bad

[Demon Within]

150 people? that doesn't sound too bad


Spread throughout the whole server? Thats not good.

[twylight]

A friend wants me on the Virtue server, but I am so attached to Guardian. >.<;

[Manic]

Create a new character on Virtue, and let your friend sidekick you.

[3dman27]

Sounds Like A Good Idea

[Manic]

If you're on Freedom, and you're looking for...

...a level 30-something healer, call Lord Anodyne
...a level 20-something controller with pets, call Mystic Practitioner
...a level 10-15 tanker, call Dai Magnum

[The Professor]

I played CoH for about two weeks a couple years back. The character customization was amazing, that kept me busy for a while. Playing with friends was fun and I remember spending hours doing the ridiculous jumps when I get my transportation ability. However, the PVE aspect was just so awful, how you just walked into enemies and such. Perhaps it's changed now, but back when I played the actual gameplay didn't offer much.

[Colossal Spoons]

I sniped and phase shifted away from danger all the time. Blasters FTW!

[All Factor]

I'm on the Freedom server. Name's ".Shock Factor" Watch the period at the beginning. Friend me up anytime.

I can't find any info on the Marvel MMORPG :(

I was doing a search on the name Shock Factor and found this board. I am Shock Factor on the Liberty Server. Lvl 50 Elec/Energy Blaster. Many of the toons I've created have the Factor last name, all part of one big family.
I'm presently working overseas, but when I get home at the end of this month I'll post a few pictures of the character. I've been playing for about 3 years off and on.

[twylight]

Welcome to the forums :) Sort of an odd way to join them, but cool none the less ^_^ :up:

I can't wait to see them, and that shows a devoted player, googling your characters own name when you can't play it ^_^


-does it as well >.<;-

[All Factor]

I can't play at work, the only internet access I have is at work, so I play heavily when I'm at home to make up for it.

[Manic]

Double XP Weekend!

[Colossal Spoons]

I was doing a search on the name Shock Factor and found this board. I am Shock Factor on the Liberty Server. Lvl 50 Elec/Energy Blaster. Many of the toons I've created have the Factor last name, all part of one big family.
I'm presently working overseas, but when I get home at the end of this month I'll post a few pictures of the character. I've been playing for about 3 years off and on.

Haha, nice way to find the place :D

Yeah man, the "Factor Corp" was this 6-7 person supergroup we had going a few years back. Then everybody went and got lives :(

[The Incredible Hulk]

I played CoH for about two weeks a couple years back. The character customization was amazing, that kept me busy for a while. Playing with friends was fun and I remember spending hours doing the ridiculous jumps when I get my transportation ability. However, the PVE aspect was just so awful, how you just walked into enemies and such. Perhaps it's changed now, but back when I played the actual gameplay didn't offer much.

yeah I think thats pretty much everyone's experience with COH. It's awesome for the first few months or weeks and then the repetition sets in and it becomes a chore. I try to pop in on the free weekends now and then to see if much has changed, but sadly that doesnt appear to be the case. The number of players has REALLY dwindled, even with the launch of COV

[Manic]

The only thing keeping me going is the auction/invention system. Ever since I found a rare piece of salvage and auctioned it off for over 6,000,000 influ, I've been hooked. Although the whole thing makes a few things too damn easy for me. Now that one of my toons is filthy rich, I can just buy recipes for invention-enhancements that never wear off, bid on all the appropriate salvage needed to make them, and never have to worry about replacing certain enhancements slots ever again.

[Colossal Spoons]

Last time I played COH was last winter. I went to the snowy place and slid down this massive hill with my buddy for hours.

The game really was awesome for those first few months. Aw, memories :heart:

[Monster]

I've always seen this game in the shop, is it worth buying? I mean the pay monthly thing is a bit of an annoyance as ways WoW when I played it.

I don't play PC games much anymore anyway.

[Ahura Mazda]

Its a fun game at least initially. i got a bit bored by it after I levelled a few toons to the max level (50). I do play sometimes however.

[comic_guy04]

I would play if my local gamestop sold any ****ing time cards. All they ever have are WoW cards thereby making me play that the last few months.

[Colossal Spoons]

credit card?

[comic_guy04]

credit card?

I don't like recurring charges cuz my financial situation is kinda unstable at the moment. Time cards rule for a 2 month spurt and I don't have to give out my credit info online.

[Colossal Spoons]

Word :up:

[3dman27]

I don't like recurring charges cuz my financial situation is kinda unstable at the moment. Time cards rule for a 2 month spurt and I don't have to give out my credit info online.

have you suggested timecards on the games website?

[Colossal Spoons]

Been playin CoV all day :D

[Nathan]

Hey, Cryptic is working on a Next-Gen Superhero mmorpg called Champions. Apparently it was a pen an paper game before.

http://www.champions-online.com

[Manic]

Hey, Cryptic is working on a Next-Gen Superheo mmorpg called Champions. Apparently it was a pen an paper game before.

http://www.champions-online.com
You know, it's bad enough 80% of City of Heroes' players abandoned ship to play WOW, but now we don't need the remaining players jumping ship for the new superhero MMO on the block. I'm closer to reaching level 50 than ever before, damnit!

[Colossal Spoons]

I'm def buying Champions Online :D

[Nathan]

I haven't played COH for like a year. Champions looks promising. I like the slightly cel-shaded look, and as long as we get more more powers to use and better character customization, I'm definitely giving it a try.

[3dman27]

i'm glad champions is making a comeback will the game have characters from its sister game NINJA HERO:ninja:

[comic_guy04]

have you suggested timecards on the games website?

Why would I wanna buy a timecard from their site online when the point of a timecard for me is getting it from the store and not making me put my credit info online?

[Raiden]

I have played CoH/CoV briefly, then went back to WOW. I was kinda excited by the Marvel MMO but they cancelled it. I might be interested in Champions Online, but that depends how much time I will have when it comes out, and Age of Conan and Warhammer Online are both very intriguing to me.

[3dman27]

Why would I wanna buy a timecard from their site online when the point of a timecard for me is getting it from the store and not making me put my credit info online?

i meant suggesting the make timecards available in stores

[Nathan]

I posted a Champions Online Thread in the Misc Game section, since it's being developed for PC and 360, and posted some info on the new Power & Combat System. So if anyone is interested...

http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=296924

[Manic]

If there's a Fry's Electronics in your local area, they sell NCSoft's "Play NC" timecards.

[comic_guy04]

i meant suggesting the make timecards available in stores

Oh yeah I have and they make it sound like more of a pain in the ass to order it from the store another town over. So I normally just buy WoW cards, but i'm dyin to play COV/COH again.

[Charlie No-One]

I'll be moving to Champions. CoH is really boring nowadays.

[Colossal Spoons]

^Totally :up:

I've been playing my kheldian a lot this weekend though

[Ahura Mazda]

I am levelling my scrapper currently (he is lvl 45) but I did not realise how expensive this whole inventions system is. I am going to have to use normal SOs for awhile until I can save.

I think after that I will either do my kheldian or my new WP/DB scranker.

The game is kind of boring as it is extremely repetitive.

[Colossal Spoons]

Yeah, it got really really repetitive

[Manic]

I am levelling my scrapper currently (he is lvl 45) but I did not realise how expensive this whole inventions system is. I am going to have to use normal SOs for awhile until I can save.
Do you have a supergroup base? If you have no need for Base Salvage, check to see what you've got, and how much it's going for at the Wentworth auction houses. I made 6,000,000 off of one rare piece of base salvage.

[Ahura Mazda]

Do you have a supergroup base? If you have no need for Base Salvage, check to see what you've got, and how much it's going for at the Wentworth auction houses. I made 6,000,000 off of one rare piece of base salvage.

Thanks for the tip. I will be sure to do that.

[Colossal Spoons]

Do you have a supergroup base? If you have no need for Base Salvage, check to see what you've got, and how much it's going for at the Wentworth auction houses. I made 6,000,000 off of one rare piece of base salvage.

Damn. My base is empty as frick!

[Superman1314]

I've been playing coh since launch, and have never quit. Kinda nice getting Vet Rewards for 4 years and out :)

I'm currently leveling a Dual Blade Scrapper, lvl 32. It's pretty fun. MY Sg base is a tad empty right now, but I've got all the floor plan laid down. Just need to fill it with useful items. I'm on Protector if anyone cares.

[Manic]

Holy crap, I don't think I've played this game at all since Smash Bros came out. I think I might be up for another vet reward by now.

[Colossal Spoons]

I haven't been playing Brawl at all :(

[SuperFerret]

How complex is Champions going to be? Does anyone know? Because I recently picked up the Pen and Paper version and damn... that's a lot of math. It's fun, and the customization is excellent, but the numbers... :( ouch.

[Colossal Spoons]

Yeah, I hope they tone down the calculus lol

[BizarroAids]

Since I've got another year before Champions comes out.

I've been thinking about jumping back on Coh. But I never got CoV. Do I need it?? Is it fun playing as the villians? Or do most people just buy it for the bases?? And most of the time I've heard people talk about their bases, they say they don't really use them much and that the "rent" isnt' worth it... but that's just what I've heard here and there and wanted your guys opinons on it.

Are the servers still pretty active? How many people are starting over with new characters?

[Manic]

I don't play CoV, and I've felt no desire to do so. I've heard it's actually a little boring.

The Freedom and Virtue (or was it Victory?) servers are pretty much the only active ones. They added the ability to move your characters from server to server ($5 per move), so pretty much everyone is on those servers. Last time we had a Double XP Weekend, those two servers actually found their upward limits on how many users they can carry.

[BizarroAids]

I don't play CoV, and I've felt no desire to do so. I've heard it's actually a little boring.

The Freedom and Virtue (or was it Victory?) servers are pretty much the only active ones. They added the ability to move your characters from server to server ($5 per move), so pretty much everyone is on those servers. Last time we had a Double XP Weekend, those two servers actually found their upward limits on how many users they can carry.

Well I did have heroes on those two servers at some point. But there are like 5 other servers to choose from, why is it only those are the high active ones?

I keep getting emails about double xp weekends, and I always say I'm going to play then, but I end up getting side tracked. Is one coming up soon?:huh:

[comic_guy04]

I really hope somone develops a Emu for this and makes a private server, I miss playing but don't think it's worth paying for beyond the software.

[Manic]

Well I did have heroes on those two servers at some point. But there are like 5 other servers to choose from, why is it only those are the high active ones?

I keep getting emails about double xp weekends, and I always say I'm going to play then, but I end up getting side tracked. Is one coming up soon?:huh:
By some weird coincidence, back when we were all scattered across the servers (I was mainly on Justice and Guardian), those two servers were always just a little bit busier. When the developers added the paid server switch, I think a bunch of us just jumped ship. I know I got tired of logging onto Justice and writing "LFT" for hours on end while I solo patrolled the streets of Talos Island with a freaking Defender. Freedom was busy. I moved a couple characters to Freedom.

Double XP Weekends are a rarity, and they only seem to get announced about a week in advance. Just check the news on the front page of CityofHeroes.com every now and then.

[Ahura Mazda]

Since I've got another year before Champions comes out.

I've been thinking about jumping back on Coh. But I never got CoV. Do I need it?? Is it fun playing as the villians? Or do most people just buy it for the bases?? And most of the time I've heard people talk about their bases, they say they don't really use them much and that the "rent" isnt' worth it... but that's just what I've heard here and there and wanted your guys opinons on it.

Are the servers still pretty active? How many people are starting over with new characters?

Playing a villain is very similar to playing a hero except for the description of missions.

Such as instead of saving a hostage you kidnap someone and they do not follow as easily as in Heroes. Plus other small nuances.

The archetypes are quite different and can be amusing to play.

[strikezone89]

anyone wanna get a sg going? to rep the shh community

[BlackestNight]

Has any one try playing the new Villain AT on the Test Server. I think there called the Soldiers of Arachnos. I some were in-between disappointed and Satisfied.

[Manic]

Issue 12 expansion of City of Heroes now available. I'm gonna make me a psychic blaster!

[Colossal Spoons]

Oh? I'll check the site

Edit: Look interesting. Still not enough to make me reactivate my account though. I need new powers dammit!

[Manic]

Just wait for Champions like everyone else. I know that's when my CoH account is getting closed.

[Colossal Spoons]

Oh, I'm eagerly awaiting Champions. CoH is probably gonna take the "down time" to make some serious updates though.

[Faded To Deaf]

CoV; my favourite game ever.

[Ahura Mazda]

Has any one try playing the new Villain AT on the Test Server. I think there called the Soldiers of Arachnos. I some were in-between disappointed and Satisfied.

I created one but not playing it much.

[Demon Within]

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/justin2004/screenshot_2006-08-01-13-10-16.jpg

My main

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/justin2004/screenshot_2006-08-01-13-06-33.jpg



http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/justin2004/screenshot_2006-08-01-12-50-06.jpg


reposting my characters. Doctor Doom posted so I wanted to show him I created my guy after DD back in 2005 when CoV hes now 50 bots/FF mastermind.

anyway I played the free days wasnt too impressed with the villain epics.

[Faded To Deaf]

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/justin2004/screenshot_2006-08-01-13-10-16.jpg

My main

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/justin2004/screenshot_2006-08-01-13-06-33.jpg



http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/justin2004/screenshot_2006-08-01-12-50-06.jpg


reposting my characters. Doctor Doom posted so I wanted to show him I created my guy after DD back in 2005 when CoV hes now 50 bots/FF mastermind.

anyway I played the free days wasnt too impressed with the villain epics.

Nice! I just loved the endless creativity involed with the creating of super villains, I'm just paranoid someone's gonna steal my awesome ideas


:wow:
:ninja:

[Ahura Mazda]

Those are some very cool costumes...

[comic_guy04]

anyone wanna get a sg going? to rep the shh community

Dude I am so down for that, I just started another trial account because I lost my old account. I think I'm gonna resubscribe I just need a SG to get into that's all about PvP and all that good stuff.

[comic_guy04]

Why is this thread so dead? I thought this would be a popular game among this community.

[Colossal Spoons]

Game's kinda old. I played this game to DEATH for like 3.5 years. Until they add a heap of new ****, I'll be on hiatus :up:

[comic_guy04]

That sucks, because I was really trying to get a SHH SG going

[Nathan]

Some time in 2009, the people who did COH will release another Superhero mmorpg. It's called Champions Online. Then it'll be all fresh and new again, then you can form a SHH SG.

[Colossal Spoons]

If that game comes out on a weekday, I'm taking it off from work :o

[comic_guy04]

Some time in 2009, the people who did COH will release another Superhero mmorpg. It's called Champions Online. Then it'll be all fresh and new again, then you can form a SHH SG.

I'm not even totally sure if I can run that. It looks cell shaded so I might be ok. I have 3 months of city of heroes coming to me tomorrow, I got 2 friends to do the refer a friend program. So any current players should speak up if your out there, I'm on Virtue.

[Nathan]

Champions Online just got some pretty tough competition. Have you already seen the DC Online vids or read some of the previews? It's going to be a full on action game, no dice rolling or anything. If you hit something, you hit it. Supposedly it'll allow the same freedom as Hulk Ultimate Destruction and Spider-Man games.

No classes, free power selection and you have even an "Inspired by" option, so you can for example choose "Inspired by Superman" and you'll get all of his basic abilities on your character sheet. And no grinding up to lvl 14 to get flight. If you say your character can fly, he can fly. But you'll learn moves like dive bomb as your lvl progresses.

[Manic]

Double XP Weekend, folks.

[comic_guy04]

Champions Online just got some pretty tough competition. Have you already seen the DC Online vids or read some of the previews? It's going to be a full on action game, no dice rolling or anything. If you hit something, you hit it. Supposedly it'll allow the same freedom as Hulk Ultimate Destruction and Spider-Man games.

No classes, free power selection and you have even an "Inspired by" option, so you can for example choose "Inspired by Superman" and you'll get all of his basic abilities on your character sheet. And no grinding up to lvl 14 to get flight. If you say your character can fly, he can fly. But you'll learn moves like dive bomb as your lvl progresses.

I'm gonna have to go find some vids of that. If the graphics are city of heroes style I'll be able to handle it.

[comic_guy04]

Double XP Weekend, folks.

Yeah I havn't really played because my time card doesn't come until tomorrow and it's hard as hell to find a group when you cant PM or broadcast speak. :csad:

[comic_guy04]

I just got my New Box with serial code and my time card. I could use some advice on what server to choose if anyone still plays.

[Manic]

Freedom is by-far the most busy server.

[comic_guy04]

Freedom is by-far the most busy server.

ok cool, by the way if ANYONE and I mean ANYONE from the hype plays on Freedom let me know I have a hero and a villian.

[The Incredible Hulk]

Has this game improved at all in the past 6-7 months? I played this thing religuously for the first year and a half it was out, then right after PvP launched I basically just gave up as the repitition just killed me. I've logged back in during a few of the free weekends, but really didnt see much of interest even with the CoV stuff.

[siberia77]

Im surprised CoH is still going, as much fun as it was, it was hellishly repetitive

[comic_guy04]

idk I'm just trying to make a cool PvP character because thats the only reason I bought this game. I can't belive noone here at least plays this while waiting for Champions.

[Colossal Spoons]

Has this game improved at all in the past 6-7 months? I played this thing religuously for the first year and a half it was out, then right after PvP launched I basically just gave up as the repitition just killed me. I've logged back in during a few of the free weekends, but really didnt see much of interest even with the CoV stuff.

Im surprised CoH is still going, as much fun as it was, it was hellishly repetitive

Agreed. I think I might have played COH for a cool 24 hours straight a few times when it firs came out. Now, I can't even stay logged in for more than 15 mins before the repetition kills me

[comic_guy04]

well I've just started playing and I can already see the repetition, But like I said I'm really into PvP and hero's and villains screams it, so I'm just building a character to get down on that.

[Krypton Girl]

I'm Excen Trique, a fire/kin corrupter on Infinity! :yay: She's pretty low level right now, but she loves to team! :D I also play a ice/thermal corrupter with real life friends named Antarcticat.

[comic_guy04]

I'm Excen Trique, a fire/kin corrupter on Infinity! :yay: She's pretty low level right now, but she loves to team! :D I also play a ice/thermal corrupter with real life friends named Antarcticat.

Infinity damn, I'm on freedom. I'd do a character transfer, but making a newb on Inf sounds a lot cheaper. I just need to know what lvl you are and stuff. I'm also an Admin on a large Ventrilo server, and I'm trying to get my CoH/CoV channel rippin'. So if you and your RL friends or maybe a SG need a vent server, you should help me get this started.

[imdaly]

I'm very tempted to resubscribe to this game. My roomie just started a trial for it, and if he likes it and thinks he'll stay for a while, I think I'll jump back in myself. :)


The world is begging for Captain Cricket's return! :D

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f132/imdaly/Cricket.jpg

[comic_guy04]

nice if you can tell me how you took that screen I can show ya my main, Hell-Cat. Also is CC on freedom?

[imdaly]

nice if you can tell me how you took that screen I can show ya my main, Hell-Cat. Also is CC on freedom?

CC was on Virtue, and I recreated him on...another server, which I can't remember.

To take a pic like I did. Just pull up the character select screen then press the "Print Screen" on your keyboard (it's right about "Insert"). Then got to MS Paint and press CTRL+V. There it is! :)

[steelio2006]

had City of Heroes once upon a time. then my laptop died. waiting for DC Universe Online comes out before i get another game like that.

[comic_guy04]

I'm gettin my new rigg tomorrow around 11 and I'll finally be able to play this the way it should be played. I have account time until the 30th of this month, so if anyone wants ot get down i'll be ready. It's got a AMD 64 X2 processor and a geforce 8800 with 3 gigs of ram so I'll be sitting pretty.

[BlackestNight]

Hey guys I just got my new PC. Now i can play the game like it should be played. I'm geting alot less lag and now i can turn my graphics seting up. IF any one will be playing this weekend just send my a Private message with your global name and i will get back to ya. I'll start playing after i get off work tonight it will be around 11.20 est. I got alot of different characters on Freedom ranging from 41-6. i can even create some new ones if ya want to start fresh.

My favorite AT to play are Hero side (Blaster,Defenders,Tanker) Villain side (Brutes,Masterminds,Corruptors).

The best duo or combination i would like to play would be.

Hero side
Tanker/Blaster
Defender/Scrapper

Villain side
Corruptor/Brute
Mastermind/Dominator

[comic_guy04]

Hey guys I just got my new PC. Now i can play the game like it should be played. I'm geting alot less lag and now i can turn my graphics seting up. IF any one will be playing this weekend just send my a Private message with your global name and i will get back to ya. I'll start playing after i get off work tonight it will be around 11.20 est. I got alot of different characters on Freedom ranging from 41-6. i can even create some new ones if ya want to start fresh.

My favorite AT to play are Hero side (Blaster,Defenders,Tanker) Villain side (Brutes,Masterminds,Corruptors).

The best duo or combination i would like to play would be.

Hero side
Tanker/Blaster
Defender/Scrapper

Villain side
Corruptor/Brute
Mastermind/Dominator

Great send me yoru Global name and i'll add ya. But I'll prolly only be playing till the 30th of September when my account goes dead becuase i'm gonna buy Warhammer. I'll buy Champions when it comes out too.

[BlackestNight]

Oh yea guys. I was looking at everyone else’s characters pic and I decided to show off my own characters. I created a lot of themes for my character before I create them so they look pretty cool.

Here are some pics of Dreaga Magnus. He’s my Energy Melee/Invulnerability brute.
VILLAIN
http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/6159/dreagamagnus2dh2.jpg
http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/7866/dreagamagnus5ky5.jpg


Here are some pics of Deaga Magnus. He’s my Necromancy/Force Field Mastermind.
VILLAIN
http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/8752/deagamagnusyb8.jpg
http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/6779/deagamagnus4eb5.jpg
Here are some pics of Mason Lee. He’s my Fire Melee/Invulnerability Tank.
HERO
http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/7082/masonleefd0.jpg
Here are some pics of Queen Latisha. She’s my Super Strength/Willpower brute.
VILLAIN
http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/2803/queenlatishayh1.jpg
Here are some pics of Gemaga Magnus. He’s my Dark Melee/Super Reflexes Scrapper.
HERO
http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/9777/gemagacb1.jpg

[Damien Rage]

is there and where can I find a mac version of this game?

[Manic]

I'm sorry, but this is yet another game that your fun and stylish system can't run without you temporarily turning it into a PC.

[Blacklight]

I've always wanted to get a game like this, but I need a few answers first:

-How much to open an account, and how much do you pay monthly to play?

-What's the level regarding customization options? I write my own comics, and the hero I want to create is pretty complex in design, so I want to know if I have enough options to make my in-game model look remotely close to his design.

-Regarding power selection, is there any way I could possibly get energy blast, super strength and flight in one hero, or is there only a limited set of combinations?

-Is there a required server I have to play on when I start out? Or can I choose whichever server I want?

-What's the deal with Supergroup/team assembly? How would I go about doing that in the future?

-Going with the customization/creation question, can I make my character look like a teenager? Or are all PCs adults? Because as I stated before, complax design I have in mind.

-Do weapons count as powers, or can you havde weapons AND powers?

-Regarding powers, I do plan on selecting the Blaster archetype, with Energy blast as my primary power if I purchase this game, but my last question is if there is a set color for the energy my character blasts? Or can I change it to a different color? Say... black maybe?


I don't know about the rest of you, but I plan on getting Champions Online and DCU Online, but I just want to know if I should get those over CoH or get all three, so any answers to the questions I posted above would help me immensely. Thank you. :yay::up:

[Manic]

I've always wanted to get a game like this, but I need a few answers first:

-How much to open an account, and how much do you pay monthly to play?
It costs $20 to get the City of Heroes/Villains double-pack. The first month of gameplay is free/included with purchase of the game. After that, it's $15 monthly.

-What's the level regarding customization options? I write my own comics, and the hero I want to create is pretty complex in design, so I want to know if I have enough options to make my in-game model look remotely close to his design.
The level of costume design is so elaborate, it's downright ridiculous. In fact, I think City of Heroes has the most detailed customization of any MMORPG.

-Regarding power selection, is there any way I could possibly get energy blast, super strength and flight in one hero, or is there only a limited set of combinations?
There's a limited set of combinations. You start off with a primary power set, then get a secondary power set to go with it. Allow me to explain...

There's the Blasters set, which includes every kind of shooting power the game has. Psychic powers, fire starting, guns, bow/arrow, electricity. All of it. After choosing to be a Blaster, you get a secondary power set that compliments it, let the ability to set traps, low range energy attacks, ect.

Another power set is Tanker, which is the invulnerability set. These are your bullet proof or armored powers. You can take a ton of damage, and people often want you on their teams to attract all of the bad guys' attention. All of your secondary powers involve either hand-to-hand attacks, or melee weapons. Sadly, Tankers can't deal much damage.

Then you've got Scrappers, who deal all of the major short-range damage. These are the martial artists, sword swingers, and strong guys. All of their secondary powers are defensive, but not as powerful as Tankers.

Controllers have all of the illusion powers, summoning, mind control (Blasters only do psychic attacks. Controllers are the guys that make bad guys attack one another), and buff/debuff powers to make people stronger and weaker. All of their secondary powers are Defender powers, which I'll get to in a second.

Defenders are your healers, force field makers, and power boosters. Defenders have the easiest time finding a team, which is great because they suck at fighting alone. Their secondary powers are Blaster powers, only weaker.

I should note that everybody has the option of getting a "Travel power" like flight, teleportation, or superspeed once you reach level 14.

-Is there a required server I have to play on when I start out? Or can I choose whichever server I want?
You can play on whatever server you want. There is a Training Zone you have the option of start out at, which I really recommend for first-timers. It walks you through the basics of the game until you complete your first mission. Then you're let loose into the rest of the world, already at level 2.

-What's the deal with Supergroup/team assembly? How would I go about doing that in the future?
Well, Supergroups and Teams are two different things. Teams are temporary groupings of up to 7 (or was it 8?) people. This is usually a diverse team of players who assemble for the sake of completing a single mission, or a series of missions. You're allowed to form Teams after a few levels of gameplay, usually by searching for people with a "Looking for Team" status turned on.
Supergroups are full-on alliances you join with countless other players. You get your own supergroup base, and a shared chat room. This makes it easier to find other players to form a Team. Once you've been invited to a Supergroup, there are usually conditions for staying in the group. You usually have to turn on "Supergroup Mode" so that all of the money you make off missions goes to the group, and they sometimes kick you out of the group if you don't log on at least once every few weeks.


-Going with the customization/creation question, can I make my character look like a teenager? Or are all PCs adults? Because as I stated before, complax design I have in mind.
There's a scale at which you can set your character's height, and a series of faces to choose from that are young-looking, old-looking, and alien/demonic. I think I once ran across a Supergroup consisting entirely of teenage-looking characters with "Kid" or "Teen" in their name.

-Do weapons count as powers, or can you havde weapons AND powers?
Weapons count as powers. In fact, they all fall under the Scrapper and Tanker power sets (except for guns and bow/arrows, which are Blaster powers). There are a couple of temporary power/weapons you can pick up that usually have a time limit or # of uses before they fade away. The game also offers something called "Veteran Rewards" to players who've been signed up for a long time-- each reward is given every 3 months, and one of those rewards is a permanent Ghost-Slaying Axe you can use, no matter what your other powers are.

-Regarding powers, I do plan on selecting the Blaster archetype, with Energy blast as my primary power if I purchase this game, but my last question is if there is a set color for the energy my character blasts? Or can I change it to a different color? Say... black maybe?
All the same color. Blue, I think. The only people who shoot black energy are Defenders with dark powers (and those are usually powers like sapping strength from enemies).

I don't know about the rest of you, but I plan on getting Champions Online and DCU Online, but I just want to know if I should get those over CoH or get all three, so any answers to the questions I posted above would help me immensely. Thank you. :yay::up:
I can't help you, there. I'm getting Champions Online, but I'm holding out on DCU until I can see if it survives its first year.

[Blacklight]

It costs $20 to get the City of Heroes/Villains double-pack. The first month of gameplay is free/included with purchase of the game. After that, it's $15 monthly.


The level of costume design is so elaborate, it's downright ridiculous. In fact, I think City of Heroes has the most detailed customization of any MMORPG.


There's a limited set of combinations. You start off with a primary power set, then get a secondary power set to go with it. Allow me to explain...

There's the Blasters set, which includes every kind of shooting power the game has. Psychic powers, fire starting, guns, bow/arrow, electricity. All of it. After choosing to be a Blaster, you get a secondary power set that compliments it, let the ability to set traps, low range energy attacks, ect.

Another power set is Tanker, which is the invulnerability set. These are your bullet proof or armored powers. You can take a ton of damage, and people often want you on their teams to attract all of the bad guys' attention. All of your secondary powers involve either hand-to-hand attacks, or melee weapons. Sadly, Tankers can't deal much damage.

Then you've got Scrappers, who deal all of the major short-range damage. These are the martial artists, sword swingers, and strong guys. All of their secondary powers are defensive, but not as powerful as Tankers.

Controllers have all of the illusion powers, summoning, mind control (Blasters only do psychic attacks. Controllers are the guys that make bad guys attack one another), and buff/debuff powers to make people stronger and weaker. All of their secondary powers are Defender powers, which I'll get to in a second.

Defenders are your healers, force field makers, and power boosters. Defenders have the easiest time finding a team, which is great because they suck at fighting alone. Their secondary powers are Blaster powers, only weaker.

I should note that everybody has the option of getting a "Travel power" like flight, teleportation, or superspeed once you reach level 14.


You can play on whatever server you want. There is a Training Zone you have the option of start out at, which I really recommend for first-timers. It walks you through the basics of the game until you complete your first mission. Then you're let loose into the rest of the world, already at level 2.


Well, Supergroups and Teams are two different things. Teams are temporary groupings of up to 7 (or was it 8?) people. This is usually a diverse team of players who assemble for the sake of completing a single mission, or a series of missions. You're allowed to form Teams after a few levels of gameplay, usually by searching for people with a "Looking for Team" status turned on.
Supergroups are full-on alliances you join with countless other players. You get your own supergroup base, and a shared chat room. This makes it easier to find other players to form a Team. Once you've been invited to a Supergroup, there are usually conditions for staying in the group. You usually have to turn on "Supergroup Mode" so that all of the money you make off missions goes to the group, and they sometimes kick you out of the group if you don't log on at least once every few weeks.



There's a scale at which you can set your character's height, and a series of faces to choose from that are young-looking, old-looking, and alien/demonic. I think I once ran across a Supergroup consisting entirely of teenage-looking characters with "Kid" or "Teen" in their name.


Weapons count as powers. In fact, they all fall under the Scrapper and Tanker power sets (except for guns and bow/arrows, which are Blaster powers). There are a couple of temporary power/weapons you can pick up that usually have a time limit or # of uses before they fade away. The game also offers something called "Veteran Rewards" to players who've been signed up for a long time-- each reward is given every 3 months, and one of those rewards is a permanent Ghost-Slaying Axe you can use, no matter what your other powers are.


All the same color. Blue, I think. The only people who shoot black energy are Defenders with dark powers (and those are usually powers like sapping strength from enemies).


I can't help you, there. I'm getting Champions Online, but I'm holding out on DCU until I can see if it survives its first year.
Thanks. This helps alot. I honestly don't know whether or not I will get this game, despite how REALLY awesome it looks, but this definately helps.

If weapons are part of a power set, then would you happen to know which archtype and powerset contains any attacks using a bo-staff? Kinda like Robin's?

Also, I read somewhere that when you pick your powerset, you have to decide the nature of your character's powers, for example: Natural, Science, Magic, Mutation, etc... What do these mean?

Also, this may sound kinda off, but can your character wear sneakers and have a hood? And is there a sorta baggy jeans/pants option when making your character in the character creator? Because I want my character to basically end up looking like or end up looking closely like this if possible:
http://www.freewebs.com/blacklight521/blacklight2.7.bmp

Is there also a part where we can write our own character's origins? Can we even create our own archenemy?

[Manic]

If weapons are part of a power set, then would you happen to know which archtype and powerset contains any attacks using a bo-staff? Kinda like Robin's?
Actually, I don't think there are any bo-staffs. Even if there was one, it'd likely be a Scrapper type of power, and you said you wanted to make a Blaster.

Also, I read somewhere that when you pick your powerset, you have to decide the nature of your character's powers, for example: Natural, Science, Magic, Mutation, etc... What do these mean?
When you start playing, you begin with one or two powers (based on what you chose from your power set), the Brawl attack (which is a simple punch), and one attack based on your origin.

Natural receives a throwing knife attack
Science gets a tranquilizer dart
Magic gets a charm that lowers opponents' defense
Mutants get a power that lowers opponents' attack
Technology gets a taser gun.

These attacks are mainly meant to help you out toward the beginning of the game. The damage they do is very little, and you can't enhance them in any way.

Your origin also determines what kind of Enhancements you can use. Basically, all powers and abilities have "slots" that you can put Enhancements on. The game starts off only letting you buy "training" enhancements, but later allows you to buy more powerful enhancements based on your origin. There are stores scattered throughout the city dedicated to any one particular origin.

Also, this may sound kinda off, but can your character wear sneakers and have a hood? And is there a sorta baggy jeans/pants option when making your character in the character creator? Because I want my character to basically end up looking like or end up looking closely like this if possible:
http://www.freewebs.com/blacklight521/blacklight2.7.bmp
Sneakers and baggy pants are no problem. The lists of Boots and Pants are pretty long, but they're in there.

You can have a hood, but it'll be on at all times. If you want a character with black hair and sunglasses on his forehead (which I think is possible, since I have a character with goggles on his forehead), you'll have to go hood-less.

Is there also a part where we can write our own character's origins? Can we even create our own archenemy?
Yes! When you're setting up your character, the last things you do are choose a name (good luck with that one) and write an origin (which is optional). Whenever other players click on your character for his info, they'll be able to read the origin. You can also edit your origin at any time.

Oh, and you can enter a battle-cry for your character to shout (through text). I can never remember which key makes him shout, though.



On that note, I'm going to recommend to you the Paragon Wiki: http://wiki.cohtitan.com/

[Blacklight]

Actually, I don't think there are any bo-staffs. Even if there was one, it'd likely be a Scrapper type of power, and you said you wanted to make a Blaster.


When you start playing, you begin with one or two powers (based on what you chose from your power set), the Brawl attack (which is a simple punch), and one attack based on your origin.

Natural receives a throwing knife attack
Science gets a tranquilizer dart
Magic gets a charm that lowers opponents' defense
Mutants get a power that lowers opponents' attack
Technology gets a taser gun.

These attacks are mainly meant to help you out toward the beginning of the game. The damage they do is very little, and you can't enhance them in any way.

Your origin also determines what kind of Enhancements you can use. Basically, all powers and abilities have "slots" that you can put Enhancements on. The game starts off only letting you buy "training" enhancements, but later allows you to buy more powerful enhancements based on your origin. There are stores scattered throughout the city dedicated to any one particular origin.


Sneakers and baggy pants are no problem. The lists of Boots and Pants are pretty long, but they're in there.

You can have a hood, but it'll be on at all times. If you want a character with black hair and sunglasses on his forehead (which I think is possible, since I have a character with goggles on his forehead), you'll have to go hood-less.


Yes! When you're setting up your character, the last things you do are choose a name (good luck with that one) and write an origin (which is optional). Whenever other players click on your character for his info, they'll be able to read the origin. You can also edit your origin at any time.

Oh, and you can enter a battle-cry for your character to shout (through text). I can never remember which key makes him shout, though.



On that note, I'm going to recommend to you the Paragon Wiki: http://wiki.cohtitan.com/
Thank you very much again, Manic! I really appreciate the information. I just have one last question, in regards to a chest symbol. Does it have to be in the sternum area, or can it be moved around and made small enough to fit on one side of the chest? Can we also upload our own custom symbol, or do we have to pick from the options they have?

[Manic]

It has to be on the sternum. If you're wearing a coat, it can be moved to the upper left chest. You can only select from numbers 0-9, letters A-Z, and a series of symbols that range from comets to crosses to fists to birds. Later on, you can earn the ability to use Greek letters.

If you're trying to go for something like Robin's chest symbol, you're out of luck unless you put a jacket on him. Even then, none of the game designers ever thought to allow you to put circles around your chest symbol letters. Other than a healer I have with a faded cross on his coat, I normally avoid chest symbols.

[Blacklight]

It has to be on the sternum. If you're wearing a coat, it can be moved to the upper left chest. You can only select from numbers 0-9, letters A-Z, and a series of symbols that range from comets to crosses to fists to birds. Later on, you can earn the ability to use Greek letters.

If you're trying to go for something like Robin's chest symbol, you're out of luck unless you put a jacket on him. Even then, none of the game designers ever thought to allow you to put circles around your chest symbol letters. Other than a healer I have with a faded cross on his coat, I normally avoid chest symbols.
Ah well, it's no big deal. Thanks very much. I might just buy this game now just to test it out. It looks really fun.

[imdaly]

You can have a hood, but it'll be on at all times. If you want a character with black hair and sunglasses on his forehead (which I think is possible, since I have a character with goggles on his forehead), you'll have to go hood-less.

There is ONE way to have have the option to switch between hood-up and hood-down mode, though (unless this has changed in the last year or two since I've played) you can't do it at first: Alternate Costumes! :)

Once you reach level....15, is it?...you can get your first of two Alternate Costumes, which can be anything from a simple modification of your character's costume, to a completely different costume. My character Captain Cricket, for example, had 2 Alternate costumes. The first was just a white T-shirt and jeans, which I used as his civilian "costume". I'd have my character run around in this "costume" whenever he wasn't fighting and then once it was time to fight, I'd run back into an alley or somewhere more out-of-sight and toggle his actual costume costume. Not necessary at all, but was fun for me and made it feel just that little bit more superhero-y. His second Alternate Costume was a black version of his suit, much like Spidey's black costume. I'd switch to that costume whenever the fights would get really tough, again just to get a little more into the whole role-playing fun of the game, even though the Alternate Costumes have absolutely no effect on your actual powers or anything (unless that has changed in the last 2 years).

So anyway, a person could create their character hoodless, and then once they get their first Alternate Costume, they could use that to have the costume look identical to their Primary one...but with a hood! So then he could toggle at any time between having that hood or not. :)


...crap...now I'm getting the urge to start playing the game again...

[Manic]

...crap...now I'm getting the urge to start playing the game again...
I know, right? I actually froze my account in mid-December. Now I want to start up again.

[Blacklight]

There is ONE way to have have the option to switch between hood-up and hood-down mode, though (unless this has changed in the last year or two since I've played) you can't do it at first: Alternate Costumes! :)

Once you reach level....15, is it?...you can get your first of two Alternate Costumes, which can be anything from a simple modification of your character's costume, to a completely different costume. My character Captain Cricket, for example, had 2 Alternate costumes. The first was just a white T-shirt and jeans, which I used as his civilian "costume". I'd have my character run around in this "costume" whenever he wasn't fighting and then once it was time to fight, I'd run back into an alley or somewhere more out-of-sight and toggle his actual costume costume. Not necessary at all, but was fun for me and made it feel just that little bit more superhero-y. His second Alternate Costume was a black version of his suit, much like Spidey's black costume. I'd switch to that costume whenever the fights would get really tough, again just to get a little more into the whole role-playing fun of the game, even though the Alternate Costumes have absolutely no effect on your actual powers or anything (unless that has changed in the last 2 years).

So anyway, a person could create their character hoodless, and then once they get their first Alternate Costume, they could use that to have the costume look identical to their Primary one...but with a hood! So then he could toggle at any time between having that hood or not. :)


...crap...now I'm getting the urge to start playing the game again...
Thank you for the tip! I will definately be keeping this in mind.:up:

[Ipodman]

im "Ipod Girl" on Freedom... love the game
cant wait for Champions or DC mmo this year! 8)

[Colossal Spoons]

^Yeah, you'll be seeing a lot of us current/old CoH players soon once Champions comes out :D

[Ugfugly]

vot iz dis Champions you speak of?

[Mike_D202]

http://www.champions-online.com

Pretty much sounds 100x better than CoH. I'm getting it for xbox asap.

[Colossal Spoons]

I think I might get it on PC instead. Either way, it will be bought

[Manic]

My PC likely wouldn't be able to run it. Anyway, I've been planning to buy a 360.

[Mike_D202]

Can you tell us if we will have secret identities in the game? (Ahalls25)

Secret Identities are going to be a growing part of the game, starting with special costume pieces and associated effects.


After reading that piece of the article on the website, (in my opinion anyways) it already has CoH beat. I've always wanted a secret identity feature.

[Colossal Spoons]

My PC likely wouldn't be able to run it. Anyway, I've been planning to buy a 360.

I plan on buying a new PC soon

[Colossal Spoons]

After reading that piece of the article on the website, (in my opinion anyways) it already has CoH beat. I've always wanted a secret identity feature.

Your SI will have a job too :up:

[Ahura Mazda]

Which they now have in CoH.

[Ultimate_Superman]

I am just waiting for the DC game to come out later this year. I don't see the need to spend $50 on a game that will be just tying me over till the DC Game comes out. The only PC games I will play is Age Of Conan and this DC game.

[Colossal Spoons]

Which they now have in CoH.

Whoops, that's what I was thinking of haha

[TheBlueRogue]

Got this game acouple weeks ago so far im loving it, Aerial-Avenger is my main heroes name and currently playing on the Freedom server if anyone here wants to team up.

[twylight]

-necro's thread-

Champions looks -amazing-. Sadly, I'm still stuck on CoH because with the port over to Mac I can actually play it on my macbook pro, which is what I drag along with me every where (i.e. school). I am seriously thinking about investing in a PC desktop though just for Champions. Looks freakin' amazing.

Bought a renewal for CoH three months back and haven't stopped playing since then >.>
Global handle is @Twylight, based on Guardian mainly.

[Manic]

Far be it from me that I should endorse sticking with a Mac, but can't you just buy Windows and some VMWare Fusion (or Parallels) instead of getting a whole PC?

[ultrasuperduckman]

I bought this game back in '07. My computer was terrible at the time and the game lagged a lot. I think I still have it somewhere not sure. Oh well, I'm looking forward to DC Universe Online. I came here to find a thread on it and can't. Guess it's too early to start one up?

Think I'll have to check out "Champions" though.

[NightCrawler]

leavin this game after 2 yrs so i can play champions... cant wait!

[Colossal Spoons]

^Yessir

[roach]

I dont like the cel shading of Champions but I am waiting for DC Online...
I am on Freedom and Protector...will be on tonite for Dbl XP weekend

[SuperFerret]

I'm still unsure if I'll be making the switch to Champions. It's likely, since one of my best friends will most definitely get it due to it's 360 availability, however it all comes down to the game play and the powersets, and the ability to make my trademark character.

[Rail]

COH/COV is a dam great game, just through the almost limitless customization of both the look and the powers of your superhero. And the lvl 14+ skills are fun as hell, super jump, super speed, flight, teleportation.

You need to play this game, at least play the 14-day trial.

[roach]

Captain Centurion lvl 50 tank on Freedom
Black Spyder lvl 50 scrapper on Freedom
Mr. Quantum lvl 50 kheld on Freedom
Space Phantom lvl 31 blaster on Freedom
US Sailor lvl 27 scrapper on Freedom
Lady Spyder lvl 22 scrapper on Freedom
Elektrode lvl 20 blaster on Freedom
Mr Mystic lvl 15 controller on Freedom

[NightCrawler]

I dont like the cel shading of Champions but I am waiting for DC Online...
I am on Freedom and Protector...will be on tonite for Dbl XP weekend

I think its actually called retroscope... i could be completely wrong with the name of the art style. Easily confused with cel shading. But are different. And i know that CO has stated it IS cell shaded... the screen shots and videos indicate otherwise.

But the reason they went with that direction is because it looks more like a comic book. Which i'm happy with.

SuperFerret, go to the website and educate yourself. You can learn powersets and travel powers... theres videos there to check out. Game appears to be amazing.

[roach]

well i did see the art and didnt like that...i like a somewhat realistic look ala COH and DC Online

[NightCrawler]

Well dont judge a cover by its book. Be open about it. I'm not forcing you to buy it or "join the dark side"... but just give it a shot. it has alot of potential and from another CoH fan... you may like it

[roach]

hmmmm i like the archenemy thing

[Colossal Spoons]

I just hope your AE isn't annoying and pops up too often

[roach]

Yeah but I do think it gives the game a level of personality...my only issue with COH is that after attaining level 50 my heroes should be treated at least like a 2 tier hero instead of like Black Lightning or Speedball

[Jesster32388]

Just started playing again since 04.

Last Zero - A lvl 8 Blaster on Freedom (that's the main guy I'm trying to work on till the end of the month)

Ultra N - lvl 8 Scrapper on Justice

And a lvl 2 villain on Freedom

But yeah anyone on freedom feel free to find me if you want.

[roach]

I created a toon this week...Doctor Witch...my goal is to play thru all the storyarcs and get to 50 without AE or PL

[ultrasuperduckman]

I'm thinking about going and buying CO is it decent?

[Mike_D202]

Oh yea its decent, i've been playing since Tuesday. Here's my character:

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n28/MikeD202/thedarkmike.jpg

The Dark Mike :up:

[ultrasuperduckman]

After buying the game, how much does it cost to play? Do I need to get a came card.

Mike...that's so terrible! But the coolest thing at the same time.

[Mike_D202]

It's 15 bucks a month to play, I just went to wal-mart and got a reloadable visa card and put 15 on it LOL.

[Blacklight]

Anyone play Going Rogue?

[SuperFerret]

I am. It's definitely a great expansion and if the features in Going Rogue are expanded into the rest of CoX it'll be just the breath of life this game needs.

[Dark Hulkness]

Great game...just wish they werent so afraid to take just a lil bit more from more successful mmos as far as things to do when not doin quests

[SuperFerret]

You mean take stuff from WoW? Part of CoH's appeal is that it's not WoW.

[Ipodman]

Man so long since I've touched this game... I have a level 47 (or 48?) character somewhere...

No interest in the expansion tho... it's still charging monthly fees right?

[SuperFerret]

Yep. And still bringing game changing updates more than twice a year too.

[Ipodman]

Cool. How many people are playing this game anyway, is it still as crowded as say, a year ago? And I wonder how they plan to keep their subs when DC Universe Online is released...

[SuperFerret]

It's actually more crowded than it was a year ago. Going Rogue has rejuvenated all but the smallest servers. I personally don't think DCUO will impact it in any significant way. There may be a slight dip for a while like when Champions came out, but honestly, DCUO doesn't look like it has strong legs (though if the PS3 version doesn't fall through the way that Champions for the 360 did, it might have a better chance).

[BAXWAR]

Old news, but maybe new to some... This game is now Free to Play. If you were ever thinking about checking it out, now is a good time!