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and there is the problem. basic communication lapses and disjointed efforts. it is disappointing. "wth happened to my character?!" "oh you got revamped. we discussed and tested and reiterated, you should have participated in the secret discussions/group" I have been concerned homecoming could be remembered for loosing players bunches at a time over this until it is no longer viable, rather than the amazing work that was done to resurrect, stabilize and modernize the back end of a old legendary game. back on topic Big 3 PVE and PVP would need to be the same (or at least similar enough to feel the same). PVP would need active moderation so a couple bad apples don't wreck things. Players shouldn't experience insta-defeat. (eliminate what folks dislike the most, feeling useless/helpless) Others Raise awareness on a way to 1v1 from PvP zones. Additional rewards already exist in PvP, no more should be needed. (I could be okay with a slight PvP enhancement drop rate if not already in place. Similar to existing exp.) Just auto apply the fake-accolades, don't make people have to figure it out or how to buy them. (this could be the reward for the pvp zones) Balance in pvp could be a fools errand. There are simply better combos and builds. Softening that reality for someone that doesn't know better could be time better spent. (I'm not saying there shouldn't be some balance in the the game overall, it just doesn't need to be the priority)

YES!

Why couldn't PVP be rolled back to how it was? It totally could. Mostly just settings which could be adjusted or toggled.. IOs fudge that up? The number of procs available maybe, avoiding haves and have-nots is possibly unavoidable.** Who would be in favor of that? In my opinion it is a better starting point. Not close to perfect but a much better starting point. (and could still look at lessons learned since) And in all seriousness because I don't know, how much resources would it actually use to do so. Easier than tackling other areas such as the Black Market. Cleaning up some items and addressing the inevitable would be the real work. ** PvP in CoX has always been build-based. IOs exaggerated this. +1 also, very good post. "my build works differently in pve and pvp" This is a real barrier. "i used to be able to take my <insert terrible pvp combo> character into zone and still do well." Bad combos are also a reality. Though, it would be reasonable to expect your character to function at-least as well as it could, especially against the NPCs. It's also reasonable that Jimmy PvP-a-lot might know the better builds and is likely going to be more prepared to PvP. I'd completely agree with "superior in a vast majority of ways" Like MJB, you also have made some really good comments here. This is/was disappointing.

@krj12 are there other TFs which allow starting with folks out of the zone?

Note: If your forum name doesn't match your in game global, please let me know. (this is how I send prizes!!) The event ends next Friday, April 22nd. There is still time to give a random character a try !! ..or try another. Prizes are given to characters who make it to level 30. (If for some reason you are unable to achieve level 30, please write up your sob story.. but please.. make it entertaining) Thanks to all who have participated so far. Love the concepts, updates and costumes. You are all winners!

https://archive.paragonwiki.com/wiki/Civilian_NPCs Letter Information E Current time on the server. This will vary by the server's physical location. F Paragon City Time G Total number of heroes in the current zone or "There you are! There's never a hero around when you need one!" H Civilian says "Isn't (Name of hero in current zone) just the best?" M Your total hours in game on your current character. N Civilian says "You've gone on patrol XXX times." O Civilian says "You've been on patrol for xx minutes today." The time resets with every mission.

they've added more, haven't they?! such a simple thing it's pretty great.

yes. it's a bit wonky to use the search here. "this topic' for the thread you're currently in. AND then an extra step of selecting 'and' or 'the phrase'.

@ZorkNemesis excellent! @lmollea yes, melee didn't used to be as bad but with all the effects now it is a blur. i think this also plays into how many folks solo & simply tolerate it for larger events. @pyrocumulus nice concept!

Oooo butterflies

+1 Fire/Kinetics Corruptor @Without_Pause mentioned. really it is tough to go wrong. pets plus Kinetics seems compelling (though I don't mastermind).

so mean. what did regen do to you Linea?! most everything can be extremely tough until it runs into it's weakness. this is as intended, is it not?

First entry was a bust (it was okay. just don't feel like chasing perma-dom) Second entry: 45 - 57 - 45 41 - 91 - 76 97 - 70 - 54 45 - 57 - 45 Defender.. hmm I got a Defender on my 1st entry Radiation Emission.. Ooo Energy Blast.. Ah (I have played this a lot on other ATs) 41 - 91 - 76 Defender.. what?! 3 out of 5 rolls (RNG hint?) Traps.. hmm Radiation Blast.. I do love some Irradiate on top of Laser Beams from eyes, Proton Volley & Cosmic Burst (Selection) 97 - 70 - 54 Tanker.. interesting Shield Defense.. yep yep Martial Arts.. oh geez the blank slate / easy button (not a lot needed to cap) Defender: Traps / Radiation Blast it is.

well shit, I should probably check this out then..

dude.. realistically Regen performs inline with expectations, and in the right hands can begin to overperform. with solid Resists it is pretty tough sans debuffs piling up to cripple recharge and regen. I won't argue -recharge and/or -regen debuffs are real glaring weaknesses that could be looked at. under performers could be ranged pain poison traps (even though the -res is pretty epic) force field (just a bit lost in the current game) melee kinetic psionic (note some listed may be due to my not fully understanding a set)

I'd be good with a csv file. I think others would too. The playerslot.txt file is only mentioned because it contains a list which is unavailable elsewhere. We don't need to be messing with the actual playerslot.txt file. If level was problematic I think folks would be okay with that left off. Though if I remember correctly we did have tools which parsed the server data for characters with level. "username" "shard" "character name" "slot number" "level" "archetype" "primary" "secondary"

This request/suggestion pops up from time to time but I didn't find it in a quick search: A way to export a character list with more information than is found in playerslot.txt A good place to start might be with something like the playerslot.txt list and add some (below in blue): "username" "shard" "character name" "slot number" "level" "archetype" "primary" "secondary" The character list screen also includes other data which may not be as helpful. current zone days offline current alignment Folks have also requested additional data from time to time. badge count infamy/influence count Any other additions or nice-to-have items?

could it be time for an updated OP or new thread?

it's really close.. AoE favors Tank.. ST favors Brute?

yes

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Who could have anticipated a 10x exp event coinciding with the Slot Machine challenge? Fate maybe. Levels were quick over the weekend. Maybe too quick. I did get a good enough feel for Icy Assault to confirm I am no Dominator. This AT continues elude my play style. Then, last night, a voice whispered "try again.. t r y a g a i n" Is it a mercy, maybe a curse, or could it be the RNG is a trickster longing for another victim? This event continues until Friday April 22nd. If a chosen character is leveled past 30 and found to be undesirable: feel free to select one of the remaining rolls or re-roll all together. C'est la vie!

I added your entry to the 2022 thread.. 🙂

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