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I've noticed that few players are engaged Redside. I've seen a lot of players on various servers in Mercy hanging out in the starting zone. NOBODY has responded to me when I have broadcast about starting a DFB and they are pretty well all low level. Similarly with Rikti raids, I've tried a couple of times to get stuff going as the Rikti invade the Isles, and only a smattering of people even bother to respond. It's weird - as though the attitude of players when they cross over is "this is the solo game now"
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I dont think the character I want to play exists in COH
Scarlet Shocker replied to Damoklese's topic in General Discussion
I do but I'm usually dead by that stage! 🤣 -
This refers back to The Glass Fox which you can read about if interested but it raised an interesting question Stealth at face value is better... or is it? I get the idea that Stealth falls away if you act, in terms of attacking, buffing or doing anything much in front of an enemy. I don't see that in the description of Arctic Fog. But (from memory) attacking or acting using other stealth powers does effectively negate the stealth. So is Artic Fog unique in that you retain the stealth and its defence benefits or is there an omission in the description? IF I took both, I appreciate they don't stack but will I get some benefit (my thinking here is that Stealth can act as a mule for an LotG but is it worth it? Thoughts, fellow Paragonads?
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Difficult to do. Nobody see him coming (because he closes the lid)
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To everyone (re)joining the game and forums
Scarlet Shocker replied to Scarlet Shocker's topic in General Discussion
It's self-selecting. If you're causing your team trouble it's because you're drawing aggro. If you keep doing it and faceplanting the team is going to fold very fast, The alternative is you succeed - in which case there's no issue -
To everyone (re)joining the game and forums
Scarlet Shocker replied to Scarlet Shocker's topic in General Discussion
If they were a herd, wouldn't that be "moooooooooooooooooooving"? Also, this game gives us a fair bit of flexibility. If somebody runs ahead and faceplants, that is usually a fair indication that they could choose a better strategy. That said, part of the beauty of this game is finding stuff out the hard way. Just enjoy playing your way, let others play theirs. Sooner or later it'll work out... and if it doesn't? Well it really is only a game! -
Were that even remotely true, City of Heroes would be entirely redundant. Our job would be done, there would be nothing left to achieve!
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I dont think the character I want to play exists in COH
Scarlet Shocker replied to Damoklese's topic in General Discussion
Play Mech Warrior Online Buy a Battlemaster or Cyclops Form a mercenary unit Lead your minions into battle while barking instructions over comms. Run away from light mechs trying to stab you in the back as your unit crumbles around you -
Sadly there's too few of us villainous types around. That said, if I hear a call for villain stuff and I'm not already booked up I'm usually quite happy to help out! If you want to start something give it a go. I'm also open to starting a regular event/team night for the bad guys
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Apologies, phrased it badly - I was badging redside and using Vidiot maps but the navi bar kept taking me to the abandoned lab or in one instance I was taken to a closed door in Port Oakes I think. Im pretty sure it's not a vidiot maps issue Here's a thread I created regarding this issue
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Vitric Vixen aka The Glass Fox need a base. and in keeping with her name, has set up a small corner of the Shadow Shard (where else?) with her own pied a terre. I imagine something floating in space looking glassy from the outside, not too big, the usual stuff inside, so cozy but functional and good looking but I've literally no clue how to go about achieving such a thing so I'd welcome any and all suggestions.
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like I said in other places. I don't much like homages - I prefer to plough my own furrow. That said, this thread did inspire a new character. I give you "The Blessed Cheesemaker" Having broken out of his china clay pot and his waxy coating he's there with his strong odour and crumbly gloopiness to bring evildoers to justice
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Couldn't do it. It'd have to be Scarlet of course but that would destroy the game for me so... No!
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Good Controller guide? (ui controller not controller at. gamepad 😀 )
Scarlet Shocker replied to honoroit's topic in Guides
For years I used Belkin Nostromos (n50 and n52) but sadly they all wore out on me. Currently I'm using a dual Razer setup, a Naga mouse and an Orbweaver which is very similar to the n52 but actually less satisfying ergonomically. I probably don't use either to their full potential but I use the Orbweaver for movement (multi directional button controlled via thumb and jump also thumb operated) and that takes care of my powers in Tray 1. I use the buttons on my Naga for powers in Tray 3 so effectively have over 20 keys within microseconds of touch activity. I'm still crap at gaming but I've got all the toys! 😝 -
Rikti Invasions & Shard-Specific XP Boosts! (Update: Jan 16th)
Scarlet Shocker replied to Widower's topic in Announcements
Is part of the problem one of nomenclature? I'm talking here about the shard's names and how evocative they are. Excelsior! We know and love that word but most of us probably first encountered it through the musings of the late, great, Stan Lee who would use it to sign off his Bullpen Bulletins. Similarly Reunion is considered to be "the EU shard" by dint of its name - and the other shards don't have such a grip on the imagination - even if they perhaps should. Everlasting sounds more like a battery than a testament to the game and Torchbearer can evoke not only the eternal flame being carried forward in time but also angry mobs with pitchforks It's probably a bit late to do anything about it now, but maybe in an ideal world more "neutral" sounding names might have made things easier to balance loads, such as colours or animal names etc - especially if those names are selected to be less than inspiring. But that might be self-defeating in itself. Guess the only thing for it is to close the AE on Excelsior instead! 😎 -
There's a known issue with some badge locations - I think Vidiotmaps does the same - they point to incorrect locations
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My Altitis is doing my head in!
Scarlet Shocker replied to Scarlet Shocker's topic in General Discussion
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Searching for the Hidden Places
Scarlet Shocker replied to Scarlet Shocker's topic in General Discussion
I knew it was a movie, I couldn't remember details and it's not one I've seen. Thanks Healix ☺️ -
Moving some Heroes / Villains around
Scarlet Shocker replied to Cyrickain13's topic in General Discussion
ok... I kind of see what you're getting at. I'm not entirely sure I agree - what you seem to be saying is that there's a decision to be made based on resources/fame. Where would say... Spiderman or Wolverine fit in your schema? -
Moving some Heroes / Villains around
Scarlet Shocker replied to Cyrickain13's topic in General Discussion
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am I the only one who wants to answer "Stilton, Brie or a very mature Cheddar"? to this thread?
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Guess this should be in the Announcements section?
Scarlet Shocker replied to PLVRIZR's topic in General Discussion