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Based on the popularity of this, working on something else... I had a whole multi-arc series about the coming storm planned - built out the mobs, anchored it in the pvp zones - leveling up through the zone levels - featured a bit of herts of darkness vs shining stars as pvp anchors - felt like I had some neat ideas coming together - some twists, some turns - but - after ages of hammering away at ATG, based on the numbers playing it, another series is not what people are looking for. 🙂 So yeah - something else... #analytics #readtheroom 😉

Wait - are they talking about me - am I trapped in my Wonderland arc? Can't say it doesn't feel like I am trapped in AE 🙂

So interestingly, spectres are part of the Midnight Squad mob. Are they ghosts of the dead?

I was also thinking in terms of them being rescues, so they can be in their own group that never is used in a position where they would fight, or bring them in as allies. As a rescue or ally - just choose non combat. For extra measure, you can right-click them in the group list and turn on "Don't autos-spawn" - or make them AVs as they never autospawn (as long as there are non AVs in the group).

I gave up on using persons ages ago because of this. I just make non-combat bosses if I need a person.

What cranebump said, plus it can be good say something in the mission pop up to direct them. “Fred bolted into the first room. Why does he always charge ahead?” Or some such conceit.

Previously on All That Glimmers, you defeated the 3 D plots of Death, Drowning and Destruction, only to find that Mu'Vorkhan was somehow involved, and that he wanted them all to fail. He had some big aspirations that he would help make possible by increasing the ambient magic potential through all those summoning attempts... But you killed him ending that. But who was he communicating with? Let the shunting commence with Archmage Hellewise! Wondering if I should include a "Previously On" into clue from time to time or maybe some Architect Souvenirs. I did include a souvenir at the end of 1.3 that better explains the four paths that fork off of it - but that's probably enough and all I have for now.

Spycraft & Spidermen on Twitch at about 20 mins in!. https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1743627208 So great to see! Thanks again for exploring AE on SundAEs (the AE seems to also mean Aeon on Sundays 🙂 )

Not sure I can take any credit for it - it's all @LordRassilon 🙂

It's fascinating watching a group play your arc - it's like a user test - and users always approach things differently than you might expect. For example, I tend to reveal a lot through dialog, but in the playthroughs I've watched, dialog often goes unnoticed. I had the Hamidon speaking through people he controlled as part of the hive mind and the way to signal that was through ALL CAPS but not sure that was noticed. Also, other more minor things go unnoticed, like DJ Magman reciting "She Blinded me with Science" lines - I mean the whole conceit of the ally being Penny Sakamoto and the event being a "Flaming Man" concert is just to set up a character like DJ Magman to say "Good heavens Miss Sakamoto, you're beautiful!" A long way round for a joke that went unnoticed 🙂 ) On the other hand - in this playthrough's case - the bios of characters are often read, leading the player to get to more detailed info that I usually presume goes unread. You have to go a bit out of your way to get to it. But the players really got more of the story through that. Great to watch and learn.

No - I think it was @cranebump who had a thing. 🙂 And I recognize now one of my things is bombarding with clues. Oh and errant typos.

Just to connect some dots - If @LordRassilon. who posted above is Valeyard, the author of this arc, well, Valeyard is also MollyMauk76 on Twitch... And you can watch the color updates in the lastest SundAE https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1736854952 I enjoyed it too - a fun run - looking forward to the rest!

MollyMauk76 on Twitch is running AE arcs on Sundays (or SundAEs.) on Everlasting. Last night, my Genesis and Geneticists of the Coming Hammiggedon and @Darmian's Dark Deeds in Galaxy City part 1 & 2 were on... Give it a looksee. https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1736854952

Return to Faultline on Twitch at about the 3-hour minute mark. Unfortunately, Trivia was going on at the same time, so many of the nuances were lost - but it's still fun for an author to watch. You'll see he is doing several AE arcs. SundAE is a regular theme. https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1722829694

Robolution on Twitch! Many thanks to MollyMauk76 for continuing to explore AE stories on Sundays. https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1729820890

Wow! I'm glad you found some pain relief! The tech support use case I've heard (Where rather than trying to look across an entire knowledge library for the right document, it can find the answers) but have not heard of medical advice. Pretty amazing!

I'm counting on it! 🙂 And maybe I can take solace knowing that my occasional typo is a clue to players that it was done by a human.

He's a bit of an anchor character in reclaiming Astoria for the First Warder's new home. 🙂

I think I understand why you're confused - I'll tidy up the description Receipt - In Freddy's Pawn Shop you found a receipt from when Freddy had bought the hammer from a Rularularian originally. Missing Hammer - You also found a weapon rack where it should have been but was missing, taken when the Rulu-shin attacked. But here the description had you thinking it was the eye of the hammer that was missing - not the hammer itself - that's what needs cleaning up. As you look at the rack, Freddy says, "Good eye, $name. I had a cool hammer with a Rularuu eye beast in it that is missing. One of the only things that's missing. It didn't work though. Those things are bound to their owners." Hammer found - And now you found the Hammer - and presumably the one who took it.

Yeah - Rularularian and the Hammiggedon arc (with the Gaians in Glitters) are both origin stories for mobs I reused in here. 🙂 After Glimmers though, the next parallel forks are "only" 3 arcs each. They will breeze by. 🙂 And @cranebump per @Zhym's TV Guide - I'm looking forward to the Mobius grand finale up next!

Oh, the antici... pation. In case you want their story.

No - Crazy Freddy and his pals were not supposed to be violent. Fixed! Sorry about that, and thanks for asking!

So then I thought, maybe a noir style set in Kings Row since I thought @cranebump might be interested in seeing that... Write a City of Heroes mission introduction, mission send-off and mission return, in a noir style. The mission contact is beat cop O'Malley, and the mission objective is to investigate the homicide of his partner that has taken place in King's Row. In the mission return, O'Malley is horrified to learn from the player that he had unknowingly killed his partner under the influence of the Superadine drug that some Skull gang members slipped into his Drenched Donut. Mission Introduction: "O'Malley here. I'm a beat cop in King's Row. My partner's been murdered and I need a hero like you to help me investigate. I don't trust the department on this one, they're all crooked. I need someone who can keep a cool head and get to the bottom of this. Can I count on you to help me find out who killed my partner?" Mission Send-off: "I appreciate you taking this case, hero. My partner was a good man and he deserved better than this. I'll be waiting for your report. Be careful out there, King's Row is a dangerous place. I got a feeling this case is going to lead to some rough characters, so watch your back." Mission Return: "You're back. What did you find out?...Oh my God... You're telling me that I killed him?... They slipped Superadine into my Drenched Donut... I had no idea... I can't believe it... I'm a cop, for Christ's sake... I trusted those Skulls... They're the ones who should pay for this... Thank you for bringing me the truth, hero. I'll make sure justice is served."

So then, and obviously, my prompt could be tweaked for better results, I thought I would try contact dialog. Write a mission introduction for City of Heroes, where Veluta Lunata introduces herself, asks the player to retrieve a magic gem called "The Blood Ruby" from a seaside cave that. The gem is guarded by Spectral Pirates and a boss named "Captain Sligh." Also write a mission send off, where Veluta Lunata is happy the player is willing to help her retrieve "THe Blood Ruby" gem from the Captain and wishes the player good luck. Also write a mission return, where Veluta is pleased the player returned with "The Blood Ruby." Mission Introduction: "Greetings, hero. My name is Veluta Lunata, and I have a task that requires your assistance. A powerful magic gem called 'The Blood Ruby' has been stolen and hidden in a seaside cave. It is guarded by Spectral Pirates and their leader, Captain Sligh. I need you to retrieve this gem for me, as it is crucial to my work as a powerful sorceress. Will you help me retrieve 'The Blood Ruby' from the treacherous hands of Captain Sligh and his crew?" Mission Send-off: "Thank you for agreeing to help me, hero. I know that this task will not be easy, but with your bravery and skill, I have no doubt that you will be able to retrieve 'The Blood Ruby' from the Spectral Pirates. Be careful, as Captain Sligh is a formidable opponent. I wish you good luck on your journey, and I look forward to your return with the gem." Mission Return: "Welcome back, hero! I see that you have returned with 'The Blood Ruby.' I am pleased to see that you were able to retrieve it from the Spectral Pirates and Captain Sligh. Thank you for your help, and I am honored to have you as an ally. This gem will be put to good use in my work, and I am grateful for your assistance in retrieving it. Thank you again, and may we work together again in the future."

The motive was not stated in my prompt, nor were the methods the Cabal and Midnight Squad would use (summoning a demon) to gain advantage.