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Glacier Peak
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Those are really awesome prizes!
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I am excited to see how everything turns out. Thank you for the updates and a thank you as well to all of our VOLUNTEERS and developers who keep this server running and playable. Change scares people, but I am looking forward to whatever gets tested and pushed to live.
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11 hours ago, Piecemeal said:
I believe the forumites have already found out all the information necessary to answer that question 🙂
What a fun search indeed! Link to the search (Page 11 we have the reveal):
SpoilerTLDR: the Defeats/Badges needed for the Easter Egg are below for convenience.
These five are found in the Admiral Sutter Task Force(Badge: Land, Sea, & Air / The Sky is Falling):
1. Primal Col. Duray (thanks @Grouchybeast) as “Pirate”
2. Praetorian Col. Duray (thanks @Grouchybeast) as “Commander”
3. Harbinger (thanks @Piecemeal for the final clue/answer) as “Mute”
4. Jane Temblor (thanks @Grouchybeast) as “Lovebird 1”
5. Fusion (thanks @Grouchybeast) as “Lovebird 2”The next three are found in Striga Island
6. Archon Burkholder from Ernesto Hess Task Force as “the bane of caldera” (Badge: Burkholder's Bane)
7. Heracles (thanks to @Grouchybeast) from Stephanie Peebles story arc "Ring of Peebles" as “humble the son of Alcmene”
8. Arakhn from Moonfire TF as “the cyst-maker” (Badge: Honorary Peacebringer)Steel Canyon Story Arc
9. Sun Xiong (@Lines) from Graham Easton's story arc "Last Rites" as “art thief”Faultline Story Arc from Jim Temblor "Rumblings of the Past" introduced via Doc Delilah contact:
10. Night Widow Nocturne (thanks @Ironblade) as “the widow whose sub is a goner”
11. Kurse (thanks @LQT) as “deranged little psychic”Kings Row Story Arc from Eagle Eye "Lords of Death"
12. Chernobog Petrovic (thanks to @Grouchybeast) as “Lord of Death 1”
13. Veles Petrovic (thanks to @Grouchybeast) as “Lord of Death 2”Hollows Story Arc from Talshak the Mystic "Heart of the Hollows"
14. Atta (@Lines) as “met on your trek to the gate”Synapse Task Force (Badge: Synapse Cohort/Betrayer)
15. Clockwork King from Synapse TF as “went to court and toppled the monarchy”Positron Task Force Part Two (Badge: Dam Hero, with prerequisite of Rule of Three Badge)
16. Dr. Vahzilok as “de-tenured Ph.D.”Story Arc from Marvin Weintraub (Talos Island) or Collin Larson (IP) "Freaklympics"
17. Freaklympics Gold Medal Souvenir (@FoulVileTerror great guess!) as the "honor of gold medal fame"
Mod edit: moved stuff into a spoiler block
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Best guess: "Our schedule will be 12:00 PM - 2 PM UTC every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. This schedule may change over time, and will almost certainly shift during Summer Time."
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10 minutes ago, xl8 said:
Some nice setups but nothing that shows the game performing over multiple screens.
Godzilla (pictured) is the kind of setup I'm mulling, but it maybe too immersive. It's nice to stare off into the distance now and again.Ah, I misunderstood what you were asking. I only have the game displayed on one monitor.
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1 hour ago, 0th Power said:
I never really enjoyed the arena PvP, but I really enjoyed zone PvP especially in Sirens and bloody bay. If there was a higher population in those 2 zones I would PvP more often. To a lesser extent, I'd like to see the iwhatevertheymadeallthechanges changes gone.
I love these zones too! Bloody Bay has such a great atmosphere and canon. Siren's has a very unique mechanic that doesn't exist (okay maybe in RV) in any other zone in the game - it's ambushes/clashes between Longbow and Arachnos.
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Great posts as always from @macskull, you should be given a forum title!
I may have incredibly low standards, but I think this game has so much freedom in it that you can make anything work in any situation. Literally any AT in any situation can be unbeatable given the necessary time and dedication to achieve it. You want to be good in arena? Watch and learn from the community, follow the meta (damage is king, cap hp+absorb, etc.), learn effective voice communications and keyboard shortcuts. You want to be good in zone PvP? Gather your friends or in-game acquaintances and work as a team (just like in PvE). Every ability in this game has a counter (I welcome evidence to contradict this statement). Nothing worth winning is achieved without effort - put in the effort and you will come out on top.
I would argue that the above statement holds true across badging, solo-ing content/TFs, leading trials/hami raids, etc., as well.
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160/200, but I got all the pictures right! Fun quiz.
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Yes!
Edit: I love the idea of more badges lol
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2 hours ago, Darmian said:
I think any attempt to build out the PVP community is not going to involve the Echo zones. Again, and I'm sounding very repetitive now, only Indom practices any level of real PVP and even that is mostly confined to RV, I don't know what the answer is right now. I've thrown out various suggestions above, though ultimately they still benefit PVE more than PVP, having read them again, so...
I think one thing has to be taken into account, and this applies to everything in the game, we need to look at the game as it is now. I read too many responses from people saying, "well, that is how it was on Live", or "On Live this was a thing", or "On Live they did such and such", or "before I13..." Live is gone. Now is now.
'Now' is the time!
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10 hours ago, Keovar said:
Games that are intended for PvP as their primary mode, like shooters and MOBAs, can form a very hostile culture, which spills over into any game in which PvP is possible. It’s no wonder the whole playstyle is viewed with suspicion.
Echo zones get more use as they are than the existing PvP zones. As a way to get more traffic in those zones, it would backfire and do the opposite.
You’re probably better off trying to convince other PvP fans to play on one of the test servers where anyone can be ready to engage in 30 minutes or less. You might even get some who aren’t regulars to try it in an environment where they haven’t spent a long time developing and personalizing a character.Great post, thank you for your opinion.
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When I role play Euclidian Pilgrim (great name huh!) I give tours across every zone to show interesting things from behind/under/ inside the world.
Usually someone wants to see Pocket D outside or some other zone.
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4 hours ago, Heraclea said:
Next up in my historical figures series: King Kamehameha I of Hawaii:
Spoiler
Patterned, of course, after his famous statue in the US Capitol:
That helmet and cape are supposed to be made out of feathers. Again, available materials.
Love your concepts lately! Reminding me of my days playing Civilization.
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1 hour ago, Ferrus_Xeno said:
I am sorry if you took my comment as a generalization, it was not in any way meant as one. There was no mention of you or anyone else specifically, nor did I say "all PVPers".
I was simply stating that I was repeatedly harassed, etc. by people that wanted to PVP and I had no desire. E.G. Constant IMs asking to PVP, to which I answer 'No thanks", then again, and again, each time stating No, then the "are you afraid", "coward', "pussy" etc. to the point of putting the offender(s) on ignore (which I really hate doing).
As for the location, it was in PVE zones, not the arena or pocket D. The only time I visited a PVP zone was with my SG mates, or because I was sent there as part of a mish thread. I didn't even go get Shivan's and Nuke's because the the attitude I would see in the zones.
The few times that I actually enjoyed PVP in CoX was with the SG that i was a member, and a few others on Pinn, that would not just gank you but try to help you figure out what was need for builds etc.
For clarity, a generalization is "a general statement or concept obtained by inference from specific cases". In your post you described your personal experience using words and phrases like "lost count of how many times", "harassed and insulted", "by PvPers", "5th or 6th time". Combined these words and phrases become a generalized statement. With this inference in mind, that is why I sought further information from you in order to better understand what you had posted.
With the further information you provide, I can see that you have had a different experience than I have had (though I would describe a similar situation as yours as outright harassment not linked to a particular game mechanic (i.e., PvP) and would similarly use the block/ignore function or request assistance from a GM). I don't think your experience is right or wrong, better or worse, good or bad. So thank you for sharing!
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12 hours ago, Greycat said:
And yes, part of the issue is that you really *do* have to learn to play a vastly different game. As a tank? Get ready to get mezzed. Healing? Watch it not work the same. Control? Eesh. But if the *demand* were there, people would be asking about PVP builds and just basic questions, as well. There'd be other people around in the zones. People would be looking for the arena. Those questions just don't come up.
So looking at this equation through the lens of supply and demand; an economic principle aptly tied to your discussion I might add - the intervention by a regulator whom I would characterize as the developer many years ago (specifically after the PvP mechanic was introduced) led to a change in "purchasing habits" of the population if you will. Segregating a section of this "market" led to a purchaser's bias, believing the regulating entity was inclined to invest in other industries (mechanics of the game, stay with me) and provide no incentive to buyers to continue purchasing the product of that industry.
My economic-fu is weak, so forgive my lack of clarity 🙂
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1 hour ago, Ferrus_Xeno said:
As for CoX (at least before shutdown) I lost count how many times I have been harassed and insulted by PVPers that want to 'test their PVP build' against my PVE build... yeah like that is even remotely a fair fight, then after the 5th or 6th decline the insults fly... No thank you.
Interesting perspective in your post, but it was the last part that confused me. To clarify, would you agree that labeling the people who you say "harassed and insulted" you, is a generalization towards a population of players who were not all actually harassing and insulting you? For example, I PvPed within the time frame you mentioned in your post, but I never encountered you to my knowledge. Would you consider me to have harassed and insulted you? It may just be my opinion, but I find it is important to refrain from generalizing when using blanket statements to paint a negative connotation on to a population of players.
One other question - the PvP mechanic in this game can only take place in this game in either the Arena or in a PvP zone. Your post left me with the impression that the PvPers who wanted to "test their PvP build" against you were in either of these locations. Is that a fair assumption to make? If so, I would remain confused as the intent of these locations are to do the very thing you mentioned. If not, could you further clarify?
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50 minutes ago, Virtual Green said:
My latest concept - a corporate "superhero" created and controlled by Crey Industry as their industry speedster, Blitzfeet ! (Elec/Shield stalker, with his Crey agent outfit)
Awesome concept/design! Have you been watching "The Boys" season two?? This reminded me of the speedster on that show.
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3 hours ago, srmalloy said:
And, as a contrast, one of the reasons I started playing CoH back in May of 2004 was that it didn't have PvP.
Things have certainly changed since then! Glad you're still enjoying the game even with it being so different from when it was released.
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2 hours ago, Shocktacular said:
It also seems to stop being on fire while I'm AFK, though.
I left my badger in the fire one evening and the next morning she was just sitting there like a dumb*** while the fire was on the other side of the building.I get an Ouro mission then head to the spot to prevent afk from occurring. Might be worth a try for ya.
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7 hours ago, ClawsandEffect said:
No thanks.
I REALLY don't want to get ganked every time I go to Echo:Galaxy to read the damn plaque for Atlas Medallion.
That's the difference between the badges in already existing PvP zones and this suggestion. The Echoes have badges that are required for certain accolades. I really don't want to have to deal with PvPers when all I want to do is get my damn accolade.
I know where the PvP zones are when I'm in the mood for it. When I'm going after those accolades it's a safe bet I'm not in the mood for it right then.
And you know as well as I do that if the Echoes were made into free-for-all zones it would become a favorite pastime of PvPers to make life hell for anyone who just wants to read the plaque and leave. Stalkers camped out near the plaque waiting to AS anyone who tries to get close enough to click on it? Hard pass.
My experience differs from yours, but I don't think your opinion is any less valid. I enjoying badging and PvPing, among many other outlets in this game. Thank you for the discussion.
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7 hours ago, ClawsandEffect said:
No thanks.
I REALLY don't want to get ganked every time I go to Echo:Galaxy to read the damn plaque for Atlas Medallion.
That's the difference between the badges in already existing PvP zones and this suggestion. The Echoes have badges that are required for certain accolades. I really don't want to have to deal with PvPers when all I want to do is get my damn accolade.
I know where the PvP zones are when I'm in the mood for it. When I'm going after those accolades it's a safe bet I'm not in the mood for it right then.
And you know as well as I do that if the Echoes were made into free-for-all zones it would become a favorite pastime of PvPers to make life hell for anyone who just wants to read the plaque and leave. Stalkers camped out near the plaque waiting to AS anyone who tries to get close enough to click on it? Hard pass.
My experience differs from yours, but I don't think your opinion is any less valid. I enjoying badging and PvPing, among many other outlets in this game. Thank you for the discussion.
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5 hours ago, Shocktacular said:
Is there another location/mission/whatever for this? From what I've seen, the building is not always on fire and/or the fire is not always in the same place.
@Shocktacularthe trick with this building is if you go to it and it's not on fire, you either have to travel away from it a mile or so and come back a few times or log out and log back in. I've seen it on fire with one of my characters, while the other didn't see it on fire at the same time. It's a weird one, but try doing either of those things I mentioned and it should display on fire again.
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The creativity in this thread is unparalleled! I remember one of the key selling points of this game back in the day was the many (trillions?) of different costume options available. So many great costumes!