BurtHutt

Maybe I'm underestimating the time but I would gladly trade an improved Nemesis system for all of the HC mission content (this include the Aeon SF). I know a Nemesis system means implementing the foe into so many things but it might be worth it. I'd also prefer my idea for players to help create CoX missions via AE 2.0 but that isn't looking like it'll happen...le sigh...

Yes good point! Maybe some of the new content could be parts (like the newer Posi TF). I don't mind a bit longer content but yes it does seem most want to do stuff that is under an hour or can get done in under an hour. I am also the guy that wants concise dialogue and not so much that you can't catch/see all of the word bubbles/dialogue boxes. Also, I despise any mission where only the leader gets all the info and the rest are needing to look it up or lead a mish. That's just lame. The Live Devs definitely seemed like they were moving away from the long, drawn out TFs and missions. But the HC Devs have brought the slog back lol

So, content, for this thread, will be story arcs, missions, Trials etc. I'd like to suggest a change to the content being added by the HC Devs. Well, maybe not a change but an addition. Make some of the future content in the style of DFB and DiB. Make it for other levels so maybe like a level 50 version in Kalisti Wharf. It may also be a nice way to add content to the holiday events - the Valentine's Day stuff, among other holiday events, could use some freshening up. Add an iTrial TF kinda like Apex and Tin Mage. Also add a Trial or few. BAF is popular cuz it's fun and quick. The HC Devs have added content but it really does not seem to resonate with a lot of players. It is rare to find a team for these HC created missions and then when you do, the missions are not fun, long, drawn out, info overload and not well put together. I know this sounds a bit harsh but I hope the Devs realize we all appreciate them and their efforts. So, what do you all say? Am I alone in wanting a change in the content being added to the game?

I bought the box copy at the start and had a sub. I agree with a lot of your take. Then they made some changes and I lost access to some of the costume pieces I implemented in my toons and that was the start of the decline. It just became a hot mess after that and it didn't take long to leave that game. I wish CoX would take the good stuff from there (Nemesis system) and apply it here. It would beat adding the same old, same old that we tend to get here these days. Again, I appreciate the HC Devs a ton but please...make some adjustments to the direction you're taking this game. 🙂 The missions have not been good and constantly changing small things is a waste of time for the Devs IMO (giving us these things at start like a Run and jet pack, the exploration badge collecting for a teleporter etc - I'd rather they focus on a Nemesis system or other innovative changes).

Better late than never! I enjoy a variety of Brutes. TW/Bio is still good. I think my Rad/Stone is pretty good too. It's a fun AT and if you build it properly, almost any combo is great.

Why not just have a button that bumps your toon to level 50 with all the IOs and maxed out incarnates? Even better, right! Also, i wish the Devs would stop messing with these types of things. What was the point of giving us a sprint (I now have to return it and take the one I prefer - Ninja Run) and a jet pack right off the hop. I don't care for all the make it easy stuff. The grind is part of the allure to any game. Sure, it's not always fun but if you remove it then everything is too easy and people grow bored even quicker. Anyway, whatevs.

Isn't there a costume piece request thread elsewhere? Anyway, I digress. Does the HC Dev team have the members to make new costume pieces? In the 4 years I've been here, I really haven't seen much added by way of costume pieces. This isn't a knock on the team or anything. HC Devs are doing a great job and it isn't even their job! Volunteers that are doing some good! Thanks again, HC Devs!

I was also thinking maybe we can have the sidekick system by tweaking the Lores option. Allow us to design the Lore pet - I really don't like having to use CoX lore items on my toons.

Interesting points. However, you say a lot of the elements from these pools are already in game. So what? Many powers are just re-hashing old powers. I'd like to see these items added as they add a new wrinkle and option to making toons. I am a little surprised they haven't been added - they seem pretty easy to implement even if they may need some slight adjustments.

Bad ass! Make sure you give her a 5 star review or else!

I may try out the Striga arcs with some teams. I don't see many wanting to do it in LFG but I will keep an eye out for them. Story is a part of this game, for sure. However, game play should be #1. That RWZ was not fun. Asymptotic noted some other good points as well. It was just a poorly constructed mission and I don't plan on doing it ever again. I appreciate the HC Devs and all that they do so I hope they don't get upset with this feedback. I feel it's important to provide honest feedback and hopefully others do as well. It should help shape a better game from here on out.

Exactly. I think the AT is a nice change of pace and can be versatile. It's a fun AT for sure. But I have the 1 WS and the 1 PB. The WS has an alternate build and both are tri-form. I've been hoping for a new AT that uses the Kheld form system as a base; the transforming and changing up your primary style is fun. Lots of possibilities here!

So, I haven't gotten to any of the new arcs until today. My SG mates and I went to the RWZ to try out the new Piecemeal arc. Let's just say...no bueno... I won't repeat what most of the others said. It wasn't my cup of tea right from the start. You begin with a long run around (contact to base). Then just a blitz of dialogue that no one can really fully comprehend during the mission. Then just...I don't know. It was bad. Sorry Devs. I do like this game a lot but this arc was not good...at all. What did everyone else think now that it's gone live? Are the other new arcs better? Worse? I'd love to hear from the rest of the Supers!

I'm not surprised the Khelds have such low numbers. I might be wrong in this but when you make one WS and one PB, why would you make more? You can use alternate build options on the same toon. You don't get a wide variety with Khelds. I enjoy playing mine but I don't see the point in making more than one of each.

Is your data chunk current? I couldn't open it.

I think it'd be cool to do something extra for the 20th. The badge for sure but then maybe a costume piece when you log in that is available for 1 month, during the 20th only, and will not be available anywhere else for the foreseeable future.

I'm more curious as to how the team was taking on the bad guys. A team of controllers should be fine in that scenario if you used the proper strategery! I only team and so many teams are hot messes in regards to strategy but we get through because the toons are pretty powerful now (cheaper IOs, incarnates, better builders etc). Sometimes it's a challenge at lower levels because we don't have all of the upgrades so you need to pull, divide and conquer and so on. Most teams just blitz the enemy.

In my first/OP, I included a mostly softcap to DEF build. It is expensive. I haven't gone ahead with it as I am wondering how well a melee toon, with high DEF and meh RES, would fare. Maybe I should run around on test (which I've never done and don't really want to). Red headed step child is definitely a term...

Thanks for the replies. I think the RES on Ice Armor is a bit too low. I may try a set that has better RES and ok DEF. Do you guys play ice armor a lot?

Oh no, not upset in the slightest. This is just a preference. I'd like to see new. But I feel it's somewhat wasted making new zones. I'd use the resources to make new maps for new Trials or TFs/SFs. Make them unique so it's different. I also would love to see new factions, heroes, villains, big bads, monsters and so on. It's sad to see that we're not going in this direction but oh well. I enjoy playing in the City for a bit and then taking a break. I don't play as much as I used to and I know it's partially due to all of the new stuff having the feel and look of what has been in game for years. 🙂

No new zones. Enough already. Just stop it. Stop. We have so many empty ones...serenity now! You want a new global threat. I'd be happy with something that is just new. The HC content...I haven't enjoyed the material they've added. The main issue is it feels like the same old - similar style, run arounds, enemy groups aren't that different...the list goes on. I've been hoping the HC team went in a new, original direction but it hasn't happened. Not even close. I will continue to hope. Costume pieces would be great but I don't know if HC has the devs to pull this off. I don't think HC has added much in regards to costumes.

I just updated and it crashes before loading. Ugh.

Yes, there is nothing else to my knowledge. Hence why I suggested having one attached to the HC site that they update when needed. Like I said, making a toon can be carefree and easy or be super complex. I don't make a toon without a build - I don't need an uber toon but it let's me know what I'm getting into with powers and some different combos.

I'm not sure if you're being sincere or not. I am.

So, you can't have that sybil piece just as an option to add the loin cloth front and cloth on the back? It has to the entire set? That is super lame and disappointing. You also have to have that belt as part of it too? Not sure I'll be using it and it was the only thing I was really looking forward to. Ah well.