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  1. Greycat
    Should we give 2021 an issue name or number?
  2. Greycat
    All right, I can see it. "Mostly just standing there, with the occasional head nod as an enemy goes flying" is still pretty good and would give the "I used a power" feedback without hand-waving. Yes, I know, there are some weird things in the render, just did a quick one without worrying about adjusting everythign properly... just... ignore that... and that. While we're at it, putting the same sort of idea to some other sets would be interesting. How about a... what would the term be, psychopyretic? Pyrokinetic?... fire blaster, troller or dom. No major motion. Just setting things on fire *with your mind.*
  3. Greycat
    Simple enough request to describe - allow us to (a) create two different costumes for minions in AE and (b) set a condition for them to change. Example: You have an arc where you have to infiltrate a warehouse to stop an AI from producing more robots programmed to steal everyone's aspirin post-New Years parties. The robots are already programmed to be out in the world in a "safe" or "civilian" mode - but if they see a hostile threat, they go into a threat mode and armor up. You'd like to have patrols watching for the player team - when they activate, armor appears over an otherwise plain surface to show they're aware and hostile (on top of, well, attacking you.) Right now, I don't believe we can even give them combat auras - I'd have to double check but I think that's true (and if so, hey, side suggestion, could we?) Example 2: You are sent in to rescue a hostage. You lead them back to the door (could we have glowies for this?) when suddenly it's revealed... it's actually the evil mage Ecafsihs`tahw! (Name's probably free at time of posting, by the way. Don't everyone rush at once to claim it.) Right now, we get dialog we can say. How about having him actually drop his illusion so he can gloat *as himself* as he reveals his nefarious plans (and tells his minions to wait for him to finish monologuing before killing you.) There would probably have to be limits - this might *be* "only the boss can do this" or something, as well as something like a limit of a single change - since apparently really fast costume changes (not just color changes) can cause issues, thus our timers on our *own* changes. But it'd be another tool for some extra creativity and story telling. Also, happy new year!
  4. Greycat
    Absolutely not. Obviously game breaking. Way too overpowered. Next you'll want dogs and catgirls living together. Mass hysteria! 😉 (All for more options, here, though.)
  5. Greycat
    Rule 1, ignore any opinion that just says "X is trash." Sometimes it's just something that didn't click with the user, often it's something they haven't even tried (or tried for long, I've had several conversations that were "... and I quit playing that by level 8-12,") but have just passed on something heard elsewhere. Yes, there are some times something really *is,* but it's actually really rare - but can be backed up when it is (see Time Bomb.) Warshades, as mentioned above, are complex. Back on live, when someone was interested in a Kheld, I generally advised going with a Peacebringer first - not because they're "better," but because they're completely self contained - all heals, buffs, rezzes, etc. are clicks you can use alone or when surrounded by friends - or enemies. You don't have to worry about mobs, corpses, which powers work on living vs dead enemies, if a body's goign to disappear before your animation figures, etc. It lets you figure out "basic Kheldian mechanics" like shifting without that. Single, bi and triform, the works. Plus things like dealing with slot crunch, especially as a Triform. *Then* I'd have them try a Warshade. A Warshade's more of a roller coaster. It can get some seriously impressive highs, but it can also get into situations it's really in a disadvantage at (longer solo fight against a single tough enemy, for instance.) It took me longer to really get a *grasp* on Warshades and use them effectively - but now they're one of my absolute favourites. People are also going to really overblow (a) knockback and (b) quantums. The latter (along with voids and cysts) were more common and much tougher on live. To beat them now, just pay attention to your surroundings. For the former? Pay attention to your positioning, done. But people will use both to complain. *shrug* My advice... yes, try them for yourself. They may not be your thing, and that's fine. If they are, though, you're going to have a *lot* of fun.
  6. Greycat
    Look. Honestly. Pay attention to what's being said above and why. And understand this post is not meant to be any sort of an attack - I'm actually going to try to help you here. Wanting to help out and suggest improvements is great. Really. Even enthusiasm is great. But there are things that... push over the line into just being obnoxious. It's one thing to say "Oh, yeah, I'm going out to dinner," and another to say "Oh, sure, I'll be going to the governor's for dinner. Then breakfast with Gal Godot. I hope Tom Cruise doesn't join us, he always tries to stiff us with the check. Then we'll pick up the Ferrari from the shop." And doing that constantly. You're doing the latter. You're essentially name dropping your "private server" in what feels like every thread you start at some point - even if you don't, it feels that way. It's becoming something (alongside rather... pushy, demanding subjects like "HORRIBLE THING SHOULD BE FIXED NOW!" for something fairly minor, or "I can do it, I don't care about your 'standards' (the way that costume pieces thread sounded, as I recall,) or something like *this* thread's title of "ALL Scrappers MUST have taunt auras" (a case you still haven't made as anything other than a preference.) Hell, I expect your threads to get locked with a comment along the lines of "We're not looking for developers at this time" at this point. It's not even a "This thread suddenly sounded this way." It's ... something you're kind of getting known for. This thread would likely have a completely *different* tone and direction if, say, you'd just said "Give scrappers taunt auras, too," and laid out a case - even if it's just an "I'd like to see them get this. It's inconsistent across sets and would help a melee AT. Yes, you can get a power pool, but it's not the same thing." No need to even bring up a private server. Doesn't sound like you're demanding anyone do anything right now or they're all idiots. Trust me, coming from someone who could be... rather an ass on the live forums (and I'll own that here, too, when it's the case,) and is still rather *blunt,* wording and presentation *matter,* and it's looking like you should really consider *how* you're posting what you want to get across. It's something I've had to do, myself. Step one... really cut down the mentions of the private server. Honestly. It's turning you, and it, into a forum meme.
  7. Greycat
    I'm all for more costume parts. I doubt I'd *use* it, but I have no objection to it being there. To go with it, 2-3 "fin" back details, as well. (We have the feet and gloves. Something spiny like that, as well as a shark style fin, under backpacks/back detail.) And don't forget a better "sharklike" head across all body sorts.
  8. Greycat
    Bit of an illustration - helping explain why this probably isn't a "bug," per se: Now, this is from the side, so you're probably clicking on the big glowy ball of evil since it's more obvious, but this works from the front as well (since the mask "bobs" above and below the ball - you can see it sort of below in the picture.) Moving my mouse over this from the side, in the areas highlighted in yellow, it didn't trigger the targeting box at all, even though there were mask bits there. (Forehead and chin.) Managed to do the same from the front when it woudl bob high enough - I just didn't get the screenshot there. (Plus it's a little easier to illustrate from the side, since there's a distinct separation between "evil spirit ball" and "floaty mask part." I don't know *how* they'd make the whole thing targetable, and there are probably other examples (guns, probably) for other enemies that just aren't as noticable (since for a person you'd usually click on the person themselves, not some odd floaty bit to the side.)
  9. Greycat
    I'm going to have to go look at some masks, I don't remember this - but that doesn't mean it's not the case. (Or that I also just use tab to target them. *shrug*) Edit: Are these normal or Incarnate level masks? Because I just hopped into DA and the mask was pretty uniform. The totems have a "wide" and "narrow" aspect, but the wide seemed to match their wider front, too. Edit 2: Never mind, I see what you mean. The target box is wide enough when clicked, but it doesn't show up except for a narrow-ish strip down the center to click on.... though that seems to be hit ormiss, other times it shows up as clickable over the entire width of the mask. Odd. Edit 3: OK. I see what it is that's making that behaviour odd. If you're treating the *mask* as the object? Yeah. Go across the forehead looking straight (or up) at it, it won't click, but the middle will. If you treat the (usually) glowy bit at the *back* as what you're targeting, you can get the full "width." Glowy bit's the body, not the mask.
  10. Greycat

    Keeping this for future use (and editing) - Streaming copypasta

      

    See if this helps for the future:

     

    The Streaming Copypasta

    As the topic repeatedly comes up - and becomes locked - it appears a Streaming Copypasta is needed. I did these on live for common suggestion topics as a means to gather all the information we had in one place, with references whenever possible, to try to answer questions and stop arguments. So here we go:


    Homecoming's stance on streaming:

    The Homecoming team is in negotiations with NC (formerly NCSoft) to become a "legitimate," licensed server for City of Heroes. These negotiations as of 12/30/2020 are not yet concluded, and have (as of that date) been slowed down farther because of Covid.

     

    NOTE: I am not part of the homecoming team or a mod. I am not claiming to be, or to have any sort of authority here. I'm just gathering information and dumping it out in a nice, easy to use, fat free, low sodium format.


    Homecoming's code of conduct as of time of writing (12/31/2020) includes this clause:

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    Video Policy

    Whilst Homecoming is still undergoing efforts to become a legitimate operation, live broadcasts or uploads of gameplay footage are not permitted.

    Fairly straightforward. No streaming, no uploads, no Twitch, Youtube, or wherever else the kids are showing game footage these days.

    If this policy is changed, the Homecoming team will make an announcement (as they would with any policy change.)


    Links to Homecoming team commentary on the streaming policy:

    August 20, 2019, "A note on Streaming," by GM Tempest:
     

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    We've had a lot of people asking us about streaming the game over the last few months. Given our current circumstances and desire to turn Homecoming into a legal, above-board operation, we cannot at this time endorse anyone streaming the game as it violates the ToS of various streaming platforms. Once our talks with NCSoft are complete there should be no issue with streaming the game again.


    March 7, 2020, "Homecoming code of conduct updates - March 7th, 2020"
     

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    As we requested a few months back, we would prefer if streams and videos of gameplay on Homecoming were not broadcast or uploaded whilst we are still working on legitimizing the server.

     

    We’re now going to be enforcing this as part of the Code of Conduct:

     

     Any videos uploaded before tomorrow (March 8th) will be left alone, but any new videos or streams will be treated as a Code of Conduct violation.

     

    While we understand this may be frustrating, it is unfortunately a necessary step we must take. This rule will only remain in place whilst these efforts are still ongoing - we will be lifting this restriction once this process has reached its conclusion.


    Just as a side note, the topics tend to get locked because they tend to become ... unproductive quickly. So don't be surprised when that happens.


    Frequent questions:

     

    "But I found X video from Homecoming?" (Past content, pre-March 8, 2020.)

    In the same note on streaming, GM Tahquitz noted:
     

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    The most current info is here. Our current policy is that users refrain from streaming all video content of Homecoming game play.  Videos released before March are grandfathered, but no more new ones are to be published, past replays or otherwise.


    That means if it was uploaded prior to that announcement, it can stay. If you're streaming now, or even if you have a video from March 8 or earlier but haven't uploaded it - don't upload it until the policy changes.


    "But server X allows streaming?"

     

    The simple reply to this is that whatever other server that is is likely not in any sort of negotiation with NC to become licensed or otherwise "legit." Policy there is not policy here. Homecoming *is* in negotiations with NC, and so has to keep its nose clean, ducks in a row... heck, has to keep those ducks' noses (bills, whatever) clean, too. Greater scrutiny. So, no streaming, altering the Homecoming logo as requested, maintaining a policy of genericizing potentially copyright infringing names and/or costumes just like on live, the works.

     

    The choice is "Stream now and make negotiations more difficult (and risk action against your HC account,)" or "Don't stream now, make things less difficult and get to stream from a legit server later." Please, don't make things more difficult for everyone else.


    "I don't believe there are talks," "Negotiations are taking so long/why are they taking so long?" "Why doesn't the Homecoming team say something more?"

     

    We've been told the talks are under an NDA. (Not unusual for talks like this.) There are also other things in play, like cultural differences, Covid during 2020, and we don't know what else. Honestly, almost anything anyone *not* a Homecoming team member says about it is speculation. And because of the NDA, the Homecoming team - no matter their desire for transparancy - *can't* say anything (unless cleared.)

     

    We obviously don't have and can't guess at an ETA. When there's something to be said that can be said, the Homecoming team will announce it.


    "How can it be against TOS if person from Server X can put their game on Twitch?"

     

    That's up to Twitch and server X. Also, see prior answer - the other server is likely not in negotiations to become legitimate or meet any standard.

     

     

  11. Greycat
    See if this helps for the future: The Streaming Copypasta As the topic repeatedly comes up - and becomes locked - it appears a Streaming Copypasta is needed. I did these on live for common suggestion topics as a means to gather all the information we had in one place, with references whenever possible, to try to answer questions and stop arguments. So here we go: Homecoming's stance on streaming: The Homecoming team is in negotiations with NC (formerly NCSoft) to become a "legitimate," licensed server for City of Heroes. These negotiations as of 12/30/2020 are not yet concluded, and have (as of that date) been slowed down farther because of Covid. NOTE: I am not part of the homecoming team or a mod. I am not claiming to be, or to have any sort of authority here. I'm just gathering information and dumping it out in a nice, easy to use, fat free, low sodium format. Homecoming's code of conduct as of time of writing (12/31/2020) includes this clause: Fairly straightforward. No streaming, no uploads, no Twitch, Youtube, or wherever else the kids are showing game footage these days. If this policy is changed, the Homecoming team will make an announcement (as they would with any policy change.) Links to Homecoming team commentary on the streaming policy: August 20, 2019, "A note on Streaming," by GM Tempest: March 7, 2020, "Homecoming code of conduct updates - March 7th, 2020" Just as a side note, the topics tend to get locked because they tend to become ... unproductive quickly. So don't be surprised when that happens. Frequent questions: "But I found X video from Homecoming?" (Past content, pre-March 8, 2020.) In the same note on streaming, GM Tahquitz noted: That means if it was uploaded prior to that announcement, it can stay. If you're streaming now, or even if you have a video from March 8 or earlier but haven't uploaded it - don't upload it until the policy changes. "But server X allows streaming?" The simple reply to this is that whatever other server that is is likely not in any sort of negotiation with NC to become licensed or otherwise "legit." Policy there is not policy here. Homecoming *is* in negotiations with NC, and so has to keep its nose clean, ducks in a row... heck, has to keep those ducks' noses (bills, whatever) clean, too. Greater scrutiny. So, no streaming, altering the Homecoming logo as requested, maintaining a policy of genericizing potentially copyright infringing names and/or costumes just like on live, the works. The choice is "Stream now and make negotiations more difficult (and risk action against your HC account,)" or "Don't stream now, make things less difficult and get to stream from a legit server later." Please, don't make things more difficult for everyone else. "I don't believe there are talks," "Negotiations are taking so long/why are they taking so long?" "Why doesn't the Homecoming team say something more?" We've been told the talks are under an NDA. (Not unusual for talks like this.) There are also other things in play, like cultural differences, Covid during 2020, and we don't know what else. Honestly, almost anything anyone *not* a Homecoming team member says about it is speculation. And because of the NDA, the Homecoming team - no matter their desire for transparancy - *can't* say anything (unless cleared.) We obviously don't have and can't guess at an ETA. When there's something to be said that can be said, the Homecoming team will announce it. "How can it be against TOS if person from Server X can put their game on Twitch?" That's up to Twitch and server X. Also, see prior answer - the other server is likely not in negotiations to become legitimate or meet any standard.
  12. Greycat
    Thunderspy is not negotiating to become legitimate and licensed, as far as I'm aware. Nor are the other servers. Homecoming is, and thus is - or has to operate under the assumption that they are - under greater scrutiny.
  13. Greycat
    Yes, that's the one. Herostats. I'm ... at least 92% sure.
  14. Greycat
    Another topic on this just recently got locked a few days ago. When streaming / footage sharing is OK'd again, they will make an announcement. Edit: Here's the thread, in General (which is where this should likely be,) for reference.
  15. Greycat
    Just because it might fit... Psi melee. Mind control. Why are we waving our hands around? Wouldn't it just be cool - or unsettling - to have your character just *stand* there and have things happen? All right, it wouldn't fit every character, but it'd just be interesting to have an animation-less - even effect-less - Mind control and Psi melee. Just think of it - enemies attack, and you just stand there ... while they get hit with psi blades, thrown in the air, the works. No waving your hands around, no circles appearing from your forehead. Just you, calmly standing in the eye of a storm of psionic mayhem. It could be an ... interesting option.
  16. Greycat
    Looks like it's more "Dethrone SWG."
  17. Greycat
    Nah. Screenshots I have of my first character on live are in Galaxy. I liked starting there. And I'd send characters there - granted, mostly to wander around - on occasion still.
  18. Greycat
    The auction house has been wonky for a bit. Is it always the same sort of item (the same large insp. type or what not?)
  19. Greycat
    Or, y'know, people put in ideas and questions regardless and people feel free to debate without anyone putting up ultimatums they have no say in executing.
  20. Greycat
    I'll just say mind/fire is insanely fun and the first dom (back on live) where I started ratcheting up difficulty really early... like in the single digit levels. (Also has the benefit of two non aggroing confuses and two sleeps - the latter of which can shut down some surprising things.) It can allow some fairly aggressive play. It's just a *lot* of fun.
  21. Greycat
    Eh. I still don't "follow comics." On occasion there'll be "oh, there's this neat series," and I'll read that for its 5-6-10 issues, then let the universe go on. Honestly, I think I get most of my comics from seeing something interesting pop up in the humble bundles...
  22. Greycat
    That's recharge. I *vaguely* remember the sort of thing the OP's talking about. It was some third party utility. I don't remember the name of it at *all,* though.
  23. Greycat
    Working out what I'm doing with Upheaval. Using Experimentation (since it's obviously new) to simulate Fitness picks. Realizing (a) I've never used Brawl so much in *years,* (b) or Rest, and (c) appreciating having Fitness inherent, just for those power picks. (In my 1-40 build, I just can't seem to fit the ST immob in - which I'd like to use instead of the AOE when I don't have a pack of enemies there.) (Edit, also, yay, 14 *and* just got the Spelunker mission, I'm fairly sure...)
  24. Greycat
    ... of making sure 2020 *stays* gone after today? 🙂 My vote - Gravity Control. Simply because it has Singularity. As we know, singularities (black holes) have an extreme effect on time and space nearby, and I'm all for tossing this past year into one!
  25. Greycat
    Yes, and yes, both were different dimensions. From Paragonwiki (itself copied from the old COH site) : And - (just to touch on Crudeville's point - it's not a majority, even though we see a *lot* of Lost.) So now you know. And as we all know, that's the *other* half of the battle, aside from the red and blue lasers. 🙂
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