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@Jimmy, I didn't see this in the Beta Build 3 you posted in this thread, but in the Beta Patch Notes Build 3 it noted that "RV Support AV's" levels were reduced from 54 to 52. I spawned Lord Recluse and Ghost Widow to test/confirm, and it appears their levels were removed entirely.

The good news is there aren't any badges that require the usage of the Jump Pack in RV (all on the ground). As for the rest of the PvP zones, they can be collected without the Jump Pack if you jump on the geometry of buildings, use any vertical-capable travel pool powers, or ask for assistance from someone with team tp (like the old days of badge collecting!). I would notch this one to a minor inconvenience, but note worthy for its impact nonetheless. As for PvE content and zone-event activities in PvP zones, I am pretty familiar with each PvP zone and I can't think of a reason to need the Jump Pack. Sometimes I try to get on top of the Warburg rocket after I launch it, but I am never quick enough. What are your experiences?

Beta Patch 3 - WOW, WOW, WOW!!!! Some seriously amazing QoL additions! The stances in costume editor, customizing the sprints, so many new arena maps to test, keeping EM changes WHOOO!!!! You volunteers are seriously amazing and I can't wait to test these additions. It is going to be a great update when it hits the live shards!

It probably went to the beta shard when there weren't enough players testing and providing feedback to catch this small hiccup.

I learned soloing AVs is hard if you don't come prepared! This became evident to me during my first Posi solo. Dr. Vaz was a lot of trouble with Envenomed Daggers and not enough damage to overcome his healing. I ran that TF twice before I gave up and picked up the daggers!

I'm planning on testing these two out later this week, hopefully sooner than later. I'll report back any findings in the beta forum section.

Just to preface, this is currently a bug on the beta Brainstorm shard, but look at this cosplay!!! BARON ARACHNID

Couldn't resist!!! Great catch btw @Myrmidon!

I actually went the personal server route before I went to Homecoming, partly due to a lack of awareness. I am much happier after the switch as well.

Another General Feedback Post While in RV, if you are defeated then place a banned power on auto, and then click 'Go to Hospital', any power selected for auto firing can be activate. The example below in the combat log shows me using Rebirth Core Epiphany after jumping next to a drone and following the method outlined previously. Edit: I wanted to test this with Resurrect instead of going to the hospital, but I didn't have the time.

Edit: I have to assume these were not included in the banned powers in PvP zones because they met a certain criteria, however, if they were overlooked, please read on. The following Day Job Powers are still active while in a PvP zone: Smoke Bomb Web Grenade Beguile The following Temporary Powers (in no particular order, apologies!) are still active while in a PvP zone: Underground Transporter Med Pack Recovery Serum Ethereal Shift Envenomed Daggers Enchantment of Serafina Flames of Prometheus Holiday Spirit Instant Snow Storm Architect Comlink also works (opens up the AE menu) while in a PvP zone, though it will not allow you to do anything game breaking based on my testing.

This is not really relevant to the discussion per say, but great job @Solarverse with keeping a good eye on the thread and getting in replies. Folks will disagree (like I have) with your opinion, but it is good to see you've shepherd your thread along and keep it on track. Tough topic, lots of opinions. And thank you volunteer Mods!

Great find and testing!!!

@QuiJon There is an in game option, in the graphics and audio tab, that allows you increase the Gamma displayed during gameplay. This essentially increases the brightness of darker areas within the game world. If you're on Windows 10, there are options for higher contrast display. By typing in to the default search bar on the desktop, it brings up the 'Ease of Access' options, which allows users to increase their contrast for specific items or even the entire screen: Another option, depending on the type of computer monitor you have, there are also options to increase the contrast and brightness ratio to compensate for low lighting areas in games. For example, I have a setting on my monitor called "Dark Boost" which allows me to select three separate and increasing levels of brightness in areas on my screen that are dark. I also have an adaptive contrast setting to use if the three levels don't bring the darkened areas in to focus for me. All that being said, I am a big advocate for increasing accessibility for anyone who needs it.

https://hcwiki.cityofheroes.dev/wiki/Macro_image_(Slash_Command) Wading down to section "T" you will find the following: Teleportation_Pocket_D /macro_image "Teleportation_Pocket_D" "Tooltip" "Command" But I am not sure what the exact macro line command would be to make what you're asking - sorry!

Gonna go ahead and let you know that is not correct, doesn't reflect anything that I said, and is entirely your subjective opinion. Maybe testing these changes and providing substantive feedback will better allow the HC volunteers to address your concerns, as opposed to complaining?

I play on Indomitable.

That is swell buddy. Thanks for sharing.

The proof is in the fact that this has been pushed to the beta shard for testing and feedback. This is their server, they decided it. Now it is just a matter of ironing out any issues caused through gameplay or quality of life.

Most incarnate trials form up in Pocket D (and the RWZ has those same resources). All of the needs/wants you stated are met in that zone(s).

My opinion is different than the OPs. I am happy this game came back, I am happy with the Homecoming volunteers for supporting it, and I am happy with the number of players I interact with. This experience is more than I could've asked for.

If you're having trouble getting around the game after exhausting the many new options proposed in beta build 2, might I recommend reading this helpful guide: Getting around the cities. (Obviously the part about the SG passcode would be invalid now, but the rest is a great read.)

Maybe Day job bonus for mission completing?

I dunno. It's got a few icons and an outline of the zone's major attraction, The Zig. What would you recommend adding?

Of a player's AE Contest submission. I'm assuming a player would want to capture something that would represent their submission.