[Why is Burn Overpowered?]

Interesting points, does anyone have context from the previous legacy devs as to why Burn was the way it was? I do remember it acted differently at launch, it caused Fear on enemies within the patch if I remember correctly?

[Why is Burn Overpowered?]

Yeah Burn is the power that makes the set feel offensive. 

[Development Questions]

I like to think of it like trying to make a movie by recording over and editing the same VHS tape. Then years later, you want to make some scenes better, so you re-shoot with modern digital cameras and the only way to insert those new frames in to the original is to cut the film negatives out of the VHS tape and then glue on the new scenes. And nobody has a VHS player anymore. 

[MASSIVELY: Has Homecoming torched the plans of City of Heroes successors?]

I don't get the disdain for past developer studios. It was a business arrangement. Way I see it - the consumer gets to have fun and the publisher gets paid. When it wasn't fun anymore for the consumer, they canceled their subscription. When it wasn't making enough money for publisher, they canceled the game. 

[Rewards for Firefighting, Troll Rave, etc.]

Just now, Milk Sheik said:

The Praetorian event "The Protest" offers a few rewards, like the option for a badge or 1 reward merit, or a dual origin enhancement if I remember correctly. I'm thinking something along those lines.

Oh okay. Then if zone events normally reward merits, this suggestion makes sense. 

[Why is Burn Overpowered?]

Recharges so fast, drops multiple pets, tons of DoT, enormous damage - is there even a risk versus reward mechanism at play here or is it too hot to fix without an uproar from the player base?

[Rewards for Firefighting, Troll Rave, etc.]

Do zone events normally reward merits?

[How many converters can a character store in their inventory?]

Question in the title, specifically how much outside of storing in emails or other means I'm not aware of. 

 

Thanks!

[Conversion from Quickfoot to Thrust?]

4 hours ago, Ukase said:

Now you see the purpose of my post in the first place. Per the AH - Running and Sprints are a different category than Running, yet they convert to each other, but they don't all slot in the same powers. A bit dizzying (for me) until you take a step back and have another look. 

Oh that makes sense. The way I read and responded to your post originally was because I thought you were asking about slotting after crafting. 

[What might a task force look like for...?]

35 minutes ago, Aurora_Girl said:

No I figured it out: you were reacting to a typo in the OP. 

I used to think he was called Black Alley Brawler, my dyslexia was strong back in the early 2000's.

[Storyline Wish List/Loose Ends]

Shivans! And space! 

[What might a task force look like for...?]

1 hour ago, Aurora_Girl said:

 

Uhm. 

 

What?

Per Ashington's awesome search-fu:

 

[What might a task force look like for...?]

Still waiting for someone to provide a screenshot of Back Alley Brawler when he was black. 

[Homecoming Up for Best Rogue Server of 2021]

Yeah I voted! The HC Team deserves the props and recognition for their continued support and innovation in this game. 

[Conversion from Quickfoot to Thrust?]

Working as intended. 

 

There are powers that only except certain sets. For example, Sprint only accepts [Running & Sprints] or [Leaping & Sprints] IO sets, Running Speed enhancement TOs, DOs, SOs, Basic IOs, etc. Thrust is a Running-only IO set, which Sprint does not accept. Thrust can be slotted in travel powers like Super Speed and Speed of Sound. 

 

 

[Do we have any idea how many people are streaming/posting videos about Homecoming?]

7 minutes ago, Techwright said:

*looks left and right*

 

I do it all the time.  For CoH, I use it to check out new features, especially those with a bit of a time sink (I really wished I'd checked out the Dr. Q TF this way first!), or to get tips and tricks.  And there's the videos @Dacy puts out for base construction and to show off those wonderful base results.  For other games, it's often to evaluate whether I want to play, though in the case of a few I pick up, its to learn how to play when it proves more complex than I thought (looking at you, Empyrion 🤨 )

 

 Ah, you've been taking lessons from Snarky, I see.

Yeah @Dacy base tour videos are the paragon of player created content. I tried my hand at making a video of some content from this game and put it in my signature, but it's no where near the stuff dedicated people make to show how awesome this game is!

[Being Kind to One Another]

4 minutes ago, Bionic_Flea said:

Oh man did you see the sequel? Couldn't watch most of it because my eyes were cringing so hard 😬 

[Being Kind to One Another]

Be excellent to each other, yes that is what is intended for this community. 

[Where special IO's are not to be used]

The return of the king, the true Emperor of PvE gameplay. His wisdom will flourish a god-like generation of players who need not worry about what other players do or say. For his word is truth.

 

Ha, but seriously always a good time reading this satire.

[Do we have any idea how many people are streaming/posting videos about Homecoming?]

2 hours ago, Ukase said:

I keep hearing that...but I don't buy it. 
I realize my thoughts aren't necessarily typical, but what kind of person goes to YouTube and searches for video games to watch? That just seems really, really strange. Or any other site for that matter? 

Is it a case of, "gee, getting tired of this game. If only I could see what XYZ game is like." ? The answer doesn't really matter, of course. I guess someone is looking at that stuff. I just can't imagine why. The game is free, easy to download and set up. 

There are streaming services online dedicated to people playing video games. Some of these steamers garner more views than the Superbowl in a given year. They make millions in sponsorship and ad revenue, in addition to their subscribers support and donations. 

 

It's very real, take a look and broaden your views. 

[Do we have any idea how many people are streaming/posting videos about Homecoming?]

Really just the folks who post in the #Streams & Videos section of the HC Official Discord. I mean, if you wanted, you could do a search on each atreaming platform too.

[Is Singularity more Knockbacky now?]

4 hours ago, Yomo Kimyata said:

Or Repelly, whatever.  I've been noticing this a lot since the new issue dropped, but maybe it's because I'm playing different characters.  I didn't see anything in the patch notes, or maybe I missed it.

Here ya go:

 

 

[Ice doing extra damage?]

19 hours ago, Snarky said:

I recall the last Winter Season Ice doing extra damage.  I may have imagined this.  i have an incredible imagination...

 

Did Ice do extra damage last year.  Will Ice do extra damage this year?

There are so awesome temp auto powers available from the Candy Keeper that make Ice do more damage/resists/etc.

[Mothership Raid expansion]

48 minutes ago, BZRKR said:

Oops! I was not specific enough in my comment. You are correct. For the sake of future readers:

 

On Indomitable MSR raids run by @Eda it is explicitly okay to leave after U'Kon dies per Step 5 "Wanton Destruction" in their guide here.

 

Since I have seen @Glacier Peak at the MSR raid run by @Eda on Indomitable, I assumed he was talking about our raids, and responded the way I did.

Indom all the way! Either way I'd follow the raid leaders directions. 

[Post your best costume designs here!]

3 hours ago, Britannic said:

Recently remade my namesake, Britannic (WP/BS Tanker) and she's still wearing probably my best costume:

Wonderful color scheme, great job!