Scarlet Shocker

not a bad idea but in lore those guys are "victims" - the ones duped into stabbing themselves in the heart believing they'll become immortal, but in fact becoming a host for the malevolence of the CoT What is perhaps more plausible is the Hellions working against the CoT and bringing in heroes to do the heavier lifting - getting rid of CoT in Kings Row, Perez Park etc gives Hellions a chance to spread their wings - then they can mount a real challenge against the Skulls perhaps

Might be tricky, given that Hellions are specifically low level enemies and CoT go through the entire game. I am inexpert on the lore but I don't feel like they have much synergy - their goals are far too different. Hellions are street level hedge wizarding thugs while CoT are evil demonic forces attempting to control the world. In any conflict that involved those two and heroes I would be less surprised seeing Hellions side with the heroes against the circle given that they only have the earthly dimension in which to exist.

I remember conversations like this on live and it's one of the main reasons we have alternate builds I think it's probably the best we're likely to get

That green arrow is extremely concerning. Talons in the nether regions is quite alarming. On the EU forums there was a consistent voice calling for animated hair. I won't name them but they were sometimes chastised by the CC... especially Ghost Raptor, since it was a lot of design work and unrealistic. However the caveat is that it is technically possible. If you visit Ghost Widow in Lord Recluses' domain (for example when doing your patron mission) you will notice that her hair is animated. It is therefore possible to imagine that something like a "hair cape" could be created to replicate longer hair with something of a flex to it to give it an extra degree of realism. That being said I've no clue how easy/complex it would be to create and if we were going to get better character models, personally I would much rather that we got fingers on our mitten hands.

the title of this thread prompted me to find very rare footage of Snarky out of his coffin in something resembling daylight. Maybe from the 3rd millennia BCE

Who, and why, is less important than the fact we have our game back There are many who (to the best of my knowledge and belief) have deliberately decided to remain outside of any limelight, keep their profile on the downlow and remain in the background. So much so that even Dark Watcher looks conspicuous in comparison. Personally I believe we should respec their choices and allow them the luxury of maintaining their privacy. Just celebrate what we have and sometimes say a silent thanks to everyone who made it possible.

I'm tempted to say "Water"/Something because that would give me the best aquarium ever... but if I were truly cursed with abilities above and beyond those of "normal" people I would want powers to protect people in non-lethal ways that would also allow me to take down oligarchs who do so much damage to our planet and its people. How those work out... I dunno yet.

I saw this and thought it amusing and hope you do too. Apparently it's by Jim Benton - I'm claiming no credit here but found it on Bluesky

There are plenty of us but we tend to be less vocal about forming groups etc. If you happen to play on Indomitable there's a solid group there known as "steady Indom" (you can join the channel) and we have a regular Saturday team and often do other content runs.

I feel like some posters are being a tad harsh on the OP. I think being able to solo Frostie is a laudable effort, regardless of how "difficult" he is these days. We all know the game is significantly easier now than it was on live and it was much easier late live than early but for a long time (I'd say until DFB) Frostfire and the Hollows arcs generally were a right of passage for those of us who love running content. In one sense I think Frostfire was so much of the only realistic option it put some players off it Is it impossible? I doubt it but I have little interest in attempting it myself because I don't generally enjoy melee characters and I'd struggle - but that doesn't mean it's not a worthy or important personal benchmark. Will it wow the entire CoH playerbase across all known (and unknown) multi-verses? Highly unlikely. Will it give the player a sense of achievement and glow of prize. Very likely! The game is to be enjoyed by whoever plays it - and if that's their bag, then I say go for it and have a blast* doing it! I've said before and will continue to say, there are as many ways to play this game as there are players. You do you! *that's not an AT suggestion btw

It was at this point that Snarky revealed his general posting strategy for all situations across the internet

I do like the idea of being able to optionally exemp down to a zone's level to run its content solo or in teams. I don't know how easy to implement it might be (I suspect not at all) but it would be great to have the ability to re-run lower level street content once you've dinged the big five zero

I think it's fair to say that if you were paying $15 a month to play, like many many people reading this, you'd consider yourself very fortunate. If you want evidence just look at how fast their donation window closes after being opened.

A super power I would also love is to be able to deliver a hefty, visible V sign to vanquished or departing foes, especially Rikti as they retreat from their invasions with their proverbial tails between their legs. I know it's different for our American cousins but ,like god, I am an Englishman and I uphold our noble traditions by maintaining positive Anglo-Saxon gesturism. https://www.oxfordreference.com/display/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803120300620

USA vs Canada in Texas on 2nd June 2024 England are defending champions and look in good form having just thumped Pakistan in a 3 game warm up here Who're you going to be supporting? Full schedule here: https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2024-1411166/match-schedule-fixtures-and-results

I've never teamed with him. I genuinely enjoy his input on the forums but I can imagine he'd be a right royal PITA to team with if the mood took him so! 🤣

Here, in one post, is why SGs and good mates are a valuable teaming resource.

This is really useful. I'd not considered it to be that good... but I do like using Stealth as a kind of Defproc mule too. I shall have to give it some thought.

Kids nowdays... Ian Fleming was approached to write a James Bond TV series but he'd sold the rights (twice over) to movie producers and it wasn't doable so he came up with the concept for the Man from U.N.C.L.E. If you watch the episodes, UNCLE is the western alliance and their arch enemy is Thrush, which oddly was not easily defeated by cranberry juice. Look on the bright side it wasn't Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

that's Han-dy Should we call you Napoleon?

It's sad that this thread is still going