[How to scare away new players.]

9 hours ago, swordchucks said:

This game, for all of its wonderful virtues, is nearly impenetrable to new players in certain areas.  There might be guides on the forums, but you often have to know the questions to ask before you go looking for them.  Even when you find them, a lot of guides are written by people with very in-depth knowledge with an intended audience of people with in-depth knowledge.  That's great, but not really helpful to a new player.

 

In-game questions probably shouldn't expect in-depth answers.  Not to the level you'll find on the forums.

 

As for this specific case... I completely understand why a request from a "newbie" asking to "door sit" would get some heated responses.  While there are plenty of ways to power-level in-game, door sitting is the only one that doesn't really involve playing the game to at least some degree.  I wouldn't argue for its removal, if only because it's a useful tool for folks that have already done all of the other stuff, but I can see why the idea of someone having their first character boosted all the way would be grating.

Agreed.

[Best stalker you have played.]

On 8/10/2019 at 11:39 AM, thegee said:

 I have played street justice/bio  and I love the stalker archetype. what is your favorite build And why? I want to make another one. Share builds if you want.

Its really tough to go wrong.

BS/SR

EM/RG

Claws/Elec

[How to scare away new players.]

7 hours ago, Insomm said:

how I was in the wrong much like the other player.

Nah, I wouldn't say you were wrong. Sometimes an interaction just does not work out. I don't know what else was happening a the time.

 

Also, there's no need to beat yourself up over making mistakes or realizing you didn't need to do something. Many have done the same thing. Some of us may have taken longer to learn.

 

Personally, I was happy to play two of my first characters for almost six months around level 30. (this was when level 40 was the top level)

[How much to get power leveled?]

On 9/19/2019 at 6:21 PM, Gravitus said:

Wow I did t know you could multi box on a single pc..... this changes everything  lol 

 

I feel like such a Noob 

Depends on the computer and this is frowned upon during peak hours.

[How much to get power leveled?]

On 9/19/2019 at 4:14 PM, Gravitus said:

Back on live I used to pay someone per run to power level my alts. This was due to me not having a second gaming computer to power level my alts myself or having friends dedicated enough to the game, so my only recourse was paying someone x amount of influence per run.

 

Is this still a thing? Do people charge for AE farm runs ? Do it for free? What’s the norm on this?

 

Thanks.

You'll get grief if saying you'll pay for AE farms in global channels. Might have success in local channel in the AE building.

Likely you dont need to pay, folks are happy to help level folks up.

 

Oops - didn't see this wasn't a new post.. my bad.

[How to scare away new players.]

On 9/21/2019 at 2:12 PM, Insomm said:

I feel at an impasse, where I can't do the content I want to do with my character, and some people seem to judge specific methods of creating progress for a character. While I do play the game only to enjoy myself, having someone tell me I am doing it wrong just makes me want to play another game where I won't be told as such, regardless of whether I care about what they think or not.

Eesh. If we are on at the same time I'd be happy provide some assistance. Feel free to shoot an in-game tell.

 

That said, I can see in the chat you posted where things may have gone wrong, at least a couple times. It looks like the person was trying to help but had trouble for one reason or another.

Some of that trouble seems to stem from a newbie 50 needing 200 million before they can play their toon.

 

There is no 'right way' to play.

If it's not fun at level 20-26, it might not be fun at level 50+100.

[I changed my mind on AE farming...]

2 hours ago, nekkidtruth said:

I was clearly exaggerating to make a point. Sort of like how you were exaggerating by using the term "many folk". No one should be implying they know what the majority feels or how they play. Period.

Oh geez.

The word 'many' does not mean 'majority'. It's actually a vague term and if the count is more than just a couple handfuls it's use may be appropriate.

I will double down on the irony of telling people how to post while falsely accusing them of telling you how to play.

[I changed my mind on AE farming...]

On 9/18/2019 at 1:48 PM, nekkidtruth said:

No, "many folks" do not miss out on a lot of the game. "Many folks" have been playing the game for a very long time and have done, redone and redone and redone and redone the content and then redone it again.

 

I have played through levels 1-50 and it's content entirely more times than you inhale in a day. Both blue AND red sides. Some people just like to farm. I LOVE to farm. It doesn't even have anything to do with PL'ing my other toons although that's certainly a bonus. This game is about superheroes and the fact that I can herd a massive mob and take it down allows me to feel "super". One thing I don't like on my farm is horse manure (read: negative, illogical and uneducated opinions on what I do with my time in a video game).

First, the average person takes between 17,280 and 23,040 breaths a day. (at least per the EPA. I have not actually counted)

Second, the irony of telling people how to post while assuming they are telling you how to play. There can be a variety of opinions on a topic.

[I changed my mind on AE farming...]

On 9/18/2019 at 11:13 AM, MunkiLord said:

No because it's constantly changing to test things out or can be wiped at any time. 

 

On 9/18/2019 at 11:49 AM, jshmoe1236123 said:

This.  One could use the test server to test out a build to see if it's viable for what they want to do, but any long term playing on the test server would be frustrating with the information being wiped.

It appears my sarcasm was done poorly.

[Is Sudden Acceleration Damage/Knockback->KD a damage proc]

It is AWESOME at what it does though.

[Best AT for Savage Melee]

10 hours ago, Leogunner said:

Pineapple is the test server.  You can use a slash command to get to whatever level you want and however much inf you need.  IOs don't require salvage, only inf and you can buy merits with inf and get whatever recipe you need.  

Yes this is a better version of the answer from @Murcielago which is likely helpful for a player who doesn't know there is a functioning test server.

 

 

[mailbox issues?]

It's the current normal.

Example: Logging in and enhancement trays show full when they really aren't. It goes away quickly. My guess, the original rules show up and then the overrides kick in. Sometimes a setting will get stuck and a refresh is needed. (zoning, logging, purchase, etc.)

[How likely is this reborn CoH to suddenly shut down?]

On 9/10/2019 at 8:02 PM, unblocked said:

how likely is this enterprise to suddenly shut down?

99%

 

Will it last 6 months? Likely

Will it last 5 years? Less likely

 

meanwhile it is fun to play again and almost everything is unlocked (costumes, alt slots, double xp, etc.)

[REALLY Looking Forward to the Holiday Events!]

Door knocking for the.. Oh crap giant monster!

 

[I changed my mind on AE farming...]

10 minutes ago, Neogumbercules said:

AE farming is fine and it's especially fine for people who have been playing this game since 04 and have experienced every single iota of content it has to offer, and they just want to blow through the crap levels and get to SOs ASAP. 

 

IMO they should remove the AE XP nerf.

That's what test server is for, isn't it? Roll your 50 and then roll another. Avoid all that pesky content.

[I changed my mind on AE farming...]

On 9/16/2019 at 10:08 AM, tafilr said:

Just my perspective but there seems to be 4 different kinds of players in CoH, generally speaking.

 

1. PL'ers that do it for gear/INF to PVP. 

2. PL'ers that do it for the best gear/INF and do the end game content.

3. Players that can't get over alt-itus, they have 40 toons.

4. Content-delving players - can't miss a thing on each character: TFs, Trials, Badges, etc.

 

I would be in the number 3 category.  But I'm having fun and that's what all this is about, right?  To each their own.

#3 wanna be #4.

 

Many folks miss out on a lot of the game. My favorite toon on live never went past level 32 and just lived in Siren's Call.

[Return of the Son of Jukebox Thread]

 

[Proc Monsters - Tanker Edition]

That should have been "Gold star! (as always!!)"

This research and testing is greatly appreciated. It opens up a lot of variety and options.

 

Thank you,

 

-back to lurking

[Proc Monsters - Tanker Edition]

Gold star! Very, very interesting Energy Melee info.

While likely not going to change slotting on Energy Transfer or Total Focus, I will totally try re-slotting Whirling Hands and leaping's Spring Attack for a damage dealing boost.

[Return of the Son of Jukebox Thread]

since we're doing videos, some prop the the creatives that play the game.

 

 

and just for the amazing graphics alone

 

[Return of the Son of Jukebox Thread]

 

[Devs: Too much powercreep, not enough challenge]

There's always trying to solo or duo these. I guess if someone has done all that..

[Devs: Too much powercreep, not enough challenge]

Ah gotcha.

[Devs: Too much powercreep, not enough challenge]

1 hour ago, Lines said:

In any case, there's still so much pre-50 content I haven't touched that this game isn't going to run out of good times for me for a long while.

Something similar to this.

[Devs: Too much powercreep, not enough challenge]

On 9/11/2019 at 11:43 AM, Bossk_Hogg said:

I think it may be time to allow some higher difficulty settings. I would like to see spawn bosses be upgraded to elite bosses, and all named mission bosses to at least EB's (with option to go to AV).

 

Also consider upping the levels from +4 to +6 and roll back the purple patch slightly in regards to how debuffs are resisted, as buffs contribute more outside of -resistance and -regen. 

Seems like you asking for more rewards less risk? Maybe I'm mistaken.

 

Would you be okay with +6 and no exp or inf increase?