Cliff_Snowpeak

Yeah, but the Hellions and Skulls have *style;* one look at them, and you know exactly what they're deal is. And the Freaks' character design is mostly in their cybernetics. Simple clothes suit them, though they do have that unique fishnet thing going on. As for hypothetical Outcast costumes, I love the winter coat idea. I think a look that says "I got my powers yesterday, so I threw this costume together from what I happened to have in my closet" would be fantastic. It would really emphasize that they're a bunch of thugs who got their powers through sheer happenstance. So, I'd definitely put parkas on the Freezers, firemen's jackets on the Scorchers, muddy coveralls on the Bricks, and raincoats on the Shockers.

Oh yeah, forgot he had a redemption arc. Ooh, a schism in the Outcasts; that would be interesting! Maybe each side could have unique powersets to help differentiate them.

Yeah, but even then, all the Shamans and Ancients use the same models, only differentiated by different glowy effects. If each type had a unique costume, they would have a much more interesting appearance. I definitely like this idea. The Outcasts' raw power could compliment the Warriors discipline. Heck, the Warriors' obsession with Greek mythology and philosophy could be the catalyst that brings them together, when they realize the ancient idea of the Four Elements is manifesting in the Outcasts. The weapons/armor angle could give the new and improved Outcasts' costumes some guidance. I don't know. The game does imply that there is some connection between magic and mutants, what with their duo origin enhancements. I could definitely see Odysseus and Frostfire forming a pragmatic alliance. And then there was that story arc where the Skulls' Petrovic brothers were brewing their own Dyne and working directly with Atta. Where did they get the recipe, or the supplies to make it? A change in Dyne's distribution and consistency could be used to justify any new powers that the Trolls could display. Ooh, good additions! And yes, I remember the Stunners' addition. Everyone wept in horror. Not a derailment, not at all. We are discussing a video game, after all. Gameplay, lore, visuals, mechanics: they're all connected. New powers in villain groups can be justified by in-game events, new mechanics can be enhanced by flashy visuals, and new lore can serve as inspiration for new costumes and powers.

With the announcement of the new Blackwing Industries group, and the recent upgrade to the Warriors, I think the Homecoming team have proven they have what it takes to modernize the look and feel of our favorite factions. And so, I'd like to propose a couple more groups in dire need of a makeover. #1) The Outcasts. The four elements theme they have *is* iconic, but there have been so many elemental themed powers added to the game, I think it would benefit them if more elements were added to their roster. Water, plants, weather, even darkness: all these and more could make for some interesting bad guys to fight. The Outcasts are also in need of some fashion upgrades. Right now, they're just wearing t-shirts and jeans, and while I don't think they need anything extravagant, they definitely need something more interesting. #2) The Banished Pantheon. Frankly, the group's whole identity took a hard left when Dark Astoria was updated. Their pulpy "Darkest Africa" look was perfectly serviceable when they were just spooky cultists, but now that they've moved deep into Lovecraftian territory, I think they're due for an overhaul. Also, they're kinda boring to look at. They have two minions types, big zombie and small zombie, and their shamans all have the same look. More variety would be a welcome change. #3) The Trolls. Not so much their looks, mind you. The simple clothes and green skin make for a great contrast, but I think they could do with more variety in their powers. Right now, all they have is Big and Strongtm; their minions are strong, the lieutenants are strong and tough, and their bosses are strong, tough, and throw rocks. I think some trolls with Titan Weapons, more variety of earth-based powers, and more bizarre physical transformations could go a long way. I'm sure there are more groups who could benefit from an upgrade, but these three stick out the most to me. EDIT: Figured I'd add groups mentioned in the discussion. * Wyvern: Could be improved with the Tactical Arrow powerset. * The Cabal: Has a whole new Storm Blast set to play with. * Malta: Arsenal Control. God help us, if they get that! * Legacy Chain: Seismic Blast could be a great tool in their arsenal.

What a fantastic idea! I never got to experience the original event back in the day, so this is going to be such a treat. This team has been doing an amazing job, finding ways to remain faithful to the original game, while trying to improve the experience for everyone who's stuck with it for 20 years, and this looks to be no exception. Really looking forward to this! Also, I love Mako's little bow tie!

I'm experiencing the OpenGL bug. I followed the instructions here, but it's still not working. I'm running Windows 10, version 1809. Any help would be appreciated. EDIT: Figured it out. My graphics card wasn't running properly. Had to download a brand new driver, as in released-today new.