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One of the defining rules of World’s Collide is the removal of traditional travel powers. This is an intentional design choice. What “No Travel Powers” Means: No Fly, Super Speed, Super Jump, Teleport Movement still exists through sprint and team buffs. Positioning is earned, not reset at will This is not “no movement.” This is the end of the reset meta. --- Why This Rule Exists In standard PvP, many engagements end the same way: Pressure is applied A player disengages instantly The fight resets World’s Collide removes the Get-Out-of-Jail-Free button. When you commit, you commit. --- What Changes in Combat Location-Based Hazards Are Final Targeted AoEs and ground control finally matter. Powers like Tar Patch, Quicksand, Ice Storm, Tornado, Bonfire, and knockdown fields are no longer inconveniences — they shape the fight. If you’re caught, your options are: Fight through Get peeled by your team Or go down --- Positioning Decides the Fight High ground matters. Choke points matter. Doorways matter. If you lose space, you can’t just fly back to it. You have to take it back. Tankers and Brutes become anchors. Controllers and Dominators control real territory. Blasters must choose when to step forward — and rely on their team when they do. --- How Will You Show Up for Your Team? Without instant disengage: Who holds the line? Who protects the backline? Who commits when the window opens? This rule rewards team awareness, timing, and coordination, not solo escape tools. --- Design Intent Removing travel powers: Gives targeted AoE powersets a real PvP role Slows fights just enough to create counterplay Makes positioning, peel, and commitment meaningful Creates space for drafts and bans to matter This is not about limiting creativity. It’s about forcing decisions. --- World’s Collide is competitive by design — not chaotic, not grind-gated, and not solved by mobility alone. If you can’t fly away from a bad trade… How will you adapt? 🔗 Full rules & sign-ups: https://forums.homecomingservers.com/topic/62179-world’s-collide-pvp-event-—-rules-update-archetype-diversity-cap/

[Exhibition] 4v4 Tactical Match: World's Collide Rules Date: Tomorrow, Friday 12/19 Time: 11AM PST / 2PM ET / 7PM GMT / 8PM CET Shard: Excelsior Hello everyone! I’m looking for 5 more players to join a 4v4 learning exhibition. This match is designed to offer a fresh, tactical perspective on combat by stripping away the "god-tier" powers, a.k.a travel powers, and incarnate, and focusing on ground-based strategy. ⚔️ The Ruleset We are running World's Collide rules to emphasize positioning and team synergy over raw speed: 🚫 No Travel Powers: No Fly, Super Jump, or Super Speed. Combat is grounded. 🚫 No Incarnates: Base powers only. ⚖️ AT Diversity Capped: We want a balanced mix of Archetypes for a fair fight. 📍 The Details Map: Steel Canyon (Arena) Focus: Learning-oriented. Whether you are a veteran or new to PvP, this is about testing strategy and positioning on a tighter, urban map. Meeting Spot: Pocket D (Excelsior Shard) 15 minutes before kickoff. Interested? Please reply to this thread or DM me directly with your @GlobalName In-game contact: @burning brush

World’s Collide matches use a 30-minute match timer with Sudden Death conditions. This timer is intentional and serves several competitive purposes: Why a 30-Minute Timer Exists 1. Creates space for informed engagement Teams are given time to probe, position, and test opposing strengths before committing to full engagements. Early information matters. 2. Rewards adaptation, not rush tactics If a team is at a compositional disadvantage, the timer allows room to adjust positioning, targeting priorities, and counter-play instead of forcing immediate all-in fights. 3. Resolves evenly matched encounters In late-game or 1v1 scenarios, the timer ensures a decisive outcome rather than endless resets or stalemates. 4. Prevents indefinite avoidance play The timer discourages strategies that rely on indefinite hiding or disengagement (e.g., a lone remaining player avoiding combat indefinitely). Design Intent The match timer is not a rush mechanic. It is a pressure mechanic. It ensures: Meaningful pacing Intentional engagements Decisive outcomes Respect for player time World’s Collide rewards teams that can read the field, adapt under pressure, and commit decisively when the moment is right.

Official Clarification: How Bans Work in World’s Collide Here’s the clean explanation, so everyone is on the same page. World’s Collide does not lock players to a single fixed PvP character. How bans actually work: During the draft, teams ban specific powersets tied to a specific Archetype A ban always targets one AT + one Primary or Secondary powerset Example: Defender – Secondary – Radiation Emission is banned That ban does not affect Tanker Radiation Armor, Corrupter radiation emission, etc. Bans apply only to what is explicitly named What this means for players: You are signing up as a player, not as a single locked toon You are expected to have at least one viable option that is not banned This does not require a roster of min-maxed PvP characters One solid, flexible build usually survives any draft Why this system exists: To prevent single-strategy dominance To encourage adaptation and team strategy To reward draft decisions and coordination over pre-event grinding Important timing note: Bans occur during the draft, not mid-match There are no surprise bans during gameplay Once the draft is locked and referee inspection is complete, teams play with full clarity In short: You are not expected to gamble your time blindly You are not expected to own a stable of legacy PvP toons You are expected to adapt within a structured draft environment That is the intended competitive experience of World’s Collide. @Dan Petro

Rules Spotlight: Last Man Standing This spotlight highlights how Last Man Standing works in World’s Collide and what it means for gameplay. Last Man Standing Rule This match uses Last Man Standing rules. Each player has one life Upon defeat, the player respawns as an observer Defeated players may not re-enter combat for the remainder of the game in progress Revive Mechanics Revive powers do not function under this rule Self-revives, ally revives, resurrection effects, and similar mechanics have no effect Revive powers provide no gameplay advantage and cannot bypass elimination Build Notes Multiple builds are optional, not required Players may prepare alternate builds for flexibility Once eliminated, you are out — regardless of build. Design Intent Last Man Standing emphasizes: Commitment to each engagement Team protection, positioning, and coordination High-stakes decision-making under pressure Every elimination matters. Every survival counts. Comebacks must happen before the final fall. 🔗 Sign-up information & full rules: https://forums.homecomingservers.com/topic/62179-world%E2%80%99s-collide-pvp-event-%E2%80%94-rules-update-archetype-diversity-cap/

Thank you for your feedback. I agree with the travel powers. That's what makes City of Heroes, City of Heroes. As for the rules, World's Collide is exploring the forbidden dimension where cars, airplanes, and trebuchet does not exist. Somehow, flying drones got through. Could you believe that?

A recurring question has been how “ready” a character needs to be to participate in World’s Collide. Short answer: you do not need a perfect or legacy PvP build to play. World’s Collide is intentionally structured around draft decisions, bans, team coordination, and in-match execution. The ruleset is designed so that a solid, functional PvP build is sufficient to compete. Fully min-maxed, purple-heavy PvP characters certainly exist — but they are not the expectation nor the baseline for this event. If you can bring: A level 50 character Standard IO sets A clear role or playstyle …you are prepared to participate. The goal is not to reward who has invested the most time or influence beforehand. The goal is to see how teams adapt, draft, and perform within the event itself. World’s Collide is meant to be competitive — not exclusionary. Full ruleset here: https://forums.homecomingservers.com/topic/62179-world’s-collide-pvp-event-—-rules-update-archetype-diversity-cap/

Bans happen on the day of the match. 12–25 hour is the estimated time required to take a character from level 1–50 with an event-legal, competitive baseline PvP build. This estimate assumes: Standard IO sets (common and uncommon) Selective PvP IOs, used sparingly where they meaningfully support the build No Incarnates No accolades No purple-set optimization No full PvP-set min-maxing This is the expected and sufficient build level for World’s Collide. Fully optimized builds that rely heavily on purple sets or stacked PvP IO bonuses do exist, but they require substantially more time and resources and are not required, expected, or assumed for participation in this event. The ruleset is intentionally designed to: Keep the baseline time investment reasonable Prevent legacy gear advantages from deciding matches Emphasize player skill, coordination, drafting, and execution In practical terms: You are not expected to bring a maxed, legacy PvP character You are expected to bring a solid, functional PvP build The stated time estimate reflects that middle ground I would like take a moment and thank you for your work on the meteor farm "Story of a Real Big Dog." It got me through many builds and made the game more enjoyable when I first came back 12 months ago. @Dan Petro

That's a great question. I'll get back to you on this. Thank you for your feedback.

WORLD’S COLLIDE 8v8 ARENA PvP EVENT — hosted by Blue Volt A competitive City of Heroes Arena PvP event focused on player agency, strategic drafting, and clean execution. No Incarnates No Travel Powers Drafted Teams Referee-Inspected Builds EVENT FORMAT 8 vs 8 Arena PvP Last Team Standing Time Limit: 30 minutes (Sudden Death) Competitive ruleset inspired by organized formats TEAM SIGN-UPS Full teams Partial teams Solo players may sign up as Free Agents Free Agent Placement Free Agents are matched to teams by the host To pre-connect with a partial team or Free Agent, both parties must answer a short set of placement questions Roster Changes Requests to find a new team or Free Agent are allowed up to 24 hours before the event Notify both the host and the affected team/player of any roster changes Requests within the 24-hour window are allowed; communicate clearly and courteously SUBSTITUTES Substitutes are allowed Substitutes are roster-locked once the team roster is submitted Substitutes may not play for multiple teams Observing is allowed PRIZES First Place (per player) • 100 Million Influence / Infamy Second Place (per player) • 50 Million Influence / Infamy Third Place (per player) • 3 random IOs (PvP IOs or Purple IOs per player) SIDE SELECTION & MAP An in-gam coin flip determines: Winner chooses Red or Blue side Losing team chooses the Arena map (from host-approved list) DRAFT SYSTEM Snake Draft Draft Sequence Permanent Bans → Timed Ban Phases → Snake Draft Picks ARCHETYPE DIVERSITY RULE To preserve strategic diversity and prevent single-strategy dominance: Each team may select no more than 2 of the same Archetype (AT). This rule applies equally across all ATs This is not a judgment on any AT’s strength It exists to: Encourage varied team compositions Reduce repetitive stacking strategies Keep drafts interactive and skill-based Ensure no single role overwhelms match flow All other draft rules remain unchanged. PERMANENT BANS (Do not count toward draft bans) Kinetics (all ATs) Peacebringer Warshade BAN PHASE (TIMED) 30 seconds per ban Missed timer = ban forfeited Total Bans 8 total bans 4 per team Bans apply to both teams Ban Declaration Requirements Each ban MUST state: Targeted AT Primary or Secondary Exact powerset name Valid Examples Ban: Defender – Secondary – Radiation Emission Ban: Controller – Primary – Fire Control Ban: Tanker – Secondary – Dark Armor Ambiguous bans are void. VEAT RULES (Widows & Crab Spiders) VEAT (Villain Epic Archetype): Widows and Crab Spiders branch into distinct build paths instead of standard Primary/Secondary powersets. For draft and ban purposes, VEATs are governed by build path. Valid VEAT Bans Fortunata Night Widow Crab Spider Bane Spider Only the named path is banned. PICK & BAN PHASE (8v8) BAN PHASE 1 (Pre-Draft) Blue Ban 1 Red Ban 1 Blue Ban 2 Red Ban 2 PICK ROUND 1 Blue 1 Red 1, Red 2 Blue 2 PICK ROUND 2 Blue 3 Red 3, Red 4 Blue 4 BAN PHASE 2 (Mid-Draft) (Begins immediately after Pick Round 2 completes) Red Ban 3 Blue Ban 3 Red Ban 4 Blue Ban 4 PICK ROUND 3 Blue 5 Red 5, Red 6 Blue 6 PICK ROUND 4 Blue 7 Red 7, Red 8 Blue 8 REFEREE INSPECTION (MANDATORY) To ensure fairness and clarity: As soon as a pick is called, the player must log in immediately The referee will inspect: Primary powerset Secondary powerset Picks must match the declared draft selection. Failure to comply may result in pick forfeiture. Some powersets share similar initials (e.g., Electric Blast vs Energy Blast). A standardized abbreviation guide will be provided. BUILD SWAP RULE Build swapping is allowed during a match Swapping builds places ALL powers on cooldown No resets, pauses, or exceptions Strategic Note: Build swaps are high-risk, high-reward, especially impactful in late-game or isolated situations. VEAT Side Note: Any VEAT AT will have all 3 builds inspected for build path compliance. All powers will go on cooldown — swap early so powers are charged and ready once the match starts. ENFORCEMENT All picks and bans must be typed clearly Once confirmed, selections are LOCKED Illegal picks = forfeit Referee rulings are final HOW TO SIGN UP Reply in this thread Forum contact: Kinected In-game email: @burning brush Discord: r3s0n4ter#3174 Required Information Full team roster and team name Partial team roster (LFM) Free Agent Contact info PvP Event Date: Coming soon Server: Excelsior Host Toon: Blue Volt WORLD’S COLLIDE A competitive Arena PvP event built for players who want structure, agency, and real draft strategy.

Worlds Collide — AT Diversity Rule Update To preserve strategic diversity and prevent single-strategy dominance, Worlds Collide will use an Archetype diversity cap: Each team may select no more than 2 of the same Archetype (AT). This rule applies across all ATs equally. This rule exists to: Encourage varied team compositions Reduce repetitive stacking strategies Keep drafts interactive and skill-based Ensure no single role overwhelms the match flow This is not a judgment on any AT’s strength. It is a structural rule designed to keep drafts healthy, readable, and competitive as the meta develops. All other draft rules remain unchanged. Full ruleset here:

WORLD’S COLLIDE — Follow-Up & Availability Check Thanks to everyone who’s taken the time to read through the rules and draft system. The full ruleset, including the draft, ban phases, referee inspections, and build swap rules, is posted here for reference: https://forums.homecomingservers.com/topic/62157-worlds-collide-pvp-event/#comment-769834 At this stage, I’m looking to get a clearer sense of player and team availability before locking in a date and time. If you’re interested, please reply with one of the following: Whether you’re coming with a full team Looking to join as a Free Agent Or planning to observe If timing is your only concern, feel free to say so — that feedback helps determine the most accessible window for everyone. Nothing is locked yet. This check is simply to gauge interest and make sure the event is scheduled when it has the best chance to succeed. More details will follow once availability is clear. — Blue Volt

Come join as a flying drone. Score yourself some influence/infamy from a poker buddy. It's fair.😉

WORLD’S COLLIDE 8v8 ARENA PvP EVENT — hosted by Blue Volt A competitive City of Heroes Arena PvP event focused on player agency, strategy, and clean execution. No Incarnates No Travel Powers Drafted teams Referee-inspected builds EVENT FORMAT 8 vs 8 Arena PvP Last Team Standing No Incarnates No Travel Powers Time limit: 30 minutes (Sudden Death) Competitive ruleset inspired by organized formats TEAM SIGN-UPS Full teams Partial teams Solo players may sign up as Free Agents Free Agent Placement Free Agents are matched to teams by the host To pre-connect with a partial team or free agent, both must answer a short set of placement questions Plans change. A request to find a new team or free agent is allowed up to 24 hours before the event. Notify both the host and the affected team/free agent of any roster changes. Requests for a different team or free agent within the 24-hour window are allowed. Be courteous and communicate changes clearly. SUBSTITUTES Substitutes are allowed Substitutes are roster-locked once the team roster is submitted Substitutes may not play for multiple teams Observing is allowed PRIZES First Place (per player): 100 Million Influence / Infamy Second Place (per player): 50 Million Influence / Infamy Third Place (per player): 3 random IOs (PvP IOs or Purple IOs) SIDE SELECTION & MAP A coin flip determines: Winner chooses Red or Blue side Losing team chooses the Arena map (from host-approved list) DRAFT SYSTEM Snake Draft Draft Sequence Permanent Bans → Timed Ban Phases → Snake Draft Picks PERMANENT BANS These do not count toward draft bans: Kinetics(all AT) Peacebringer Warshade BAN PHASE (TIMED) 30 seconds per ban Missed timer = ban forfeited Total Bans 8 total bans 4 per team Bans apply to both teams Ban Declaration Requirements Each ban MUST state: Targeted AT Primary or Secondary Exact powerset name Valid Examples Ban: Defender – Secondary – Radiation Emission Ban: Controller – Primary – Fire Control Ban: Tanker – Secondary – Dark Armor Ambiguous bans are void. VEAT RULES (Widows & Crab Spiders) VEAT (Villain Epic Archetype): Widows and Crab Spiders are special archetypes that branch into distinct build paths instead of using standard Primary/Secondary powersets. For draft and ban purposes, VEATs are governed by their build path. Valid VEAT Bans Fortunata Night Widow Crab Spider Bane Spider Only the named path is banned. PICK & BAN PHASE (8v8) BAN PHASE 1 (Pre-Draft) Blue Ban 1 Red Ban 1 Blue Ban 2 Red Ban 2 PICK ROUND 1 Blue 1 Red 1, Red 2 Blue 2 PICK ROUND 2 Blue 3 Red 3, Red 4 Blue 4 BAN PHASE 2 (Mid-Draft) (Begins immediately after Pick Round 2 completes) Red Ban 3 Blue Ban 3 Red Ban 4 Blue Ban 4 PICK ROUND 3 Blue 5 Red 5, Red 6 Blue 6 PICK ROUND 4 Blue 7 Red 7, Red 8 Blue 8 REFEREE INSPECTION (MANDATORY) To ensure fairness and clarity: As soon as a pick is called, the player must log in immediately The referee will inspect: Primary powerset Secondary powerset Picks must match the declared draft selection. Failure to comply may result in pick forfeiture. Some powersets share similar initials (e.g., Electric Blast vs Energy Blast). A standardized abbreviation guide will be provided. BUILD SWAP RULE Build swapping is allowed during a match Swapping builds places ALL powers on cooldown No resets, pauses, or exceptions Strategic Note: Build swaps are high-risk, high-reward, especially impactful in late-game or isolated situations. VEAT Side Note: Any VEAT AT will have all 3 builds inspected for build path compliance. All powers will go on cooldown — swap early so your powers are charged and ready once the match starts. ENFORCEMENT All picks and bans must be typed clearly Once confirmed, selections are LOCKED Illegal picks = forfeit Referee rulings are final HOW TO SIGN UP Reply in this thread Forum DM: https://forums.homecomingservers.com Forum contact: Kinected In-game email: @burning brush Discord: r3s0n4ter#3174 Required Information Full team roster and team name Partial team roster (LFM) Free Agent Contact info PvP Event Date: Coming soon Server: Excelsior Host Toon: Blue Volt WORLD’S COLLIDE A competitive Arena PvP event built for players who want structure, agency, and real draft strategy.