New Day Job Badges

[Alchemystic]

So! one of the lesser explored mechanics in the game was a little thing called Day Jobs, something that provided a nice narrative element for how your characters spend time off-screen, and provided a small reward for spending time logged off in that job location. However, there wasn't really any further exploration of the concept besides adding in a new day job here and there, most of which didn't even have an associated accolade to progress towards to. 

 

I figured since the concept hasn't been tinkered with since CoH's final days, I would take a stab at thinking up some new Day Job Accolade badges that a player can work towards, which I think helps with the following problems with Day Jobs, and badges on general;

 

• There are day jobs with no accolades.
• Some day jobs count towards far more accolades that others.
• Day Jobs are a means of implementing new accolades without the need of new mission arcs or zones to explore.
• There would be more badges for those who enjoy badge-hunting or looking for that ideal title.
• There would be more rewards you can earn for logging off in a single location.
• More temporary powers
• More character themes to play with!

 

With all this in mind, here's a list of Day Job Accolades I came up with that I think would better distribute rewards and explore more themes!

 

Neutral:

Medium	- Cold Hand of Death	- Mortician	Reaper's Touch	(Melee, Moderate Cold DoT, Self Heal)
Warlock	- Cold Hand of Death	- Midnighter	Magestaff	(Ranged, Moderate Negative DMG, Knockback)
Commando	- D.U.S.T Ranger	- Vanguard Recruit	Plasma Rifle	(Ranged, Moderate Energy DMG, -RES)
Therapist	- Psychologist	/ - Caregiver/Pain Specialist	Clear Thoughts	(Ranged, Ally Mez Protection)
Socialite*	- Psychologist	- Clubber	Attract	(Ranged, Foe Taunt, -ACC, -ToHit)
Vagrant	- Scavenger	- Survivalist	Molotov Cocktail	(Ranged AoE, Fire DoT)
Raider	- Survivalist	- Predator	Survival Axe	(Melee, Lethal DMG, -DEF)
Gladiator**	- Duelist	- Cimeroran	Javelin	(Ranged Lethal DMG, -DEF)
Engineer	- Monitor Duty	- Architect	Gun Turret	(Place Turret, Moderate Lethal DoT)
Entertainer	- Fashion Designer	- Architect	Disguise	(Self Stealth, +DEF All)

Hero:

Provost (Authoritarian)	- D.U.S.T Ranger	- Law Enforcer	Shockwave Grenade	(Ranged AoE Stun)
Salvager (Scrounger)	- Scavenger	- Day Trader	Jackhammer	(Melee Moderate Lethal DoT, -DEF)
Ambassador (Plant)	- Clubber	- City Official	Inspire	(Ranged Ally +DMG, +Recovery)
Stockbroker (Swindler)	- Shop Keeper	- Banker	Store Discount	(Coupon: Discount at Stores)
Courier (Mail Fraud)	- Shop Keeper	- Commuter	Rush	(Self Teleport (Short Range))
Pathfinder (Cosmic Corsair)	- Intern	- Dimensional Explorer	Scout	(Self +Perception, +Range, +Accuracy)
Pilgrim (Lost Soul)	- Chronologist	- Dimensional Explorer	Quantum Flux	(Self Intangible)

 

Villain:

Insurgent (Double Agent)	- D.U.S.T Ranger	- Arachnos Agent	Chemical Grenade	(Ranged AoE Toxic DoT, -Res, -Heal)
Junker (Recycler)	- Scavenger	- Marketeer	Throw Scrap	(Ranged Lethal DMG)
Envoy (Defector)	- Clubber	- Demagogue	Manipulate	(Ranged, Foe Confuse)
Fence (Repo Man)	- Smuggler	- Thief	Store Discount	(Coupon: Discount at Stores)
Fugitive (Tracker)	- Smuggler	- Pilot	Rush	(Self Teleport (Short Range))
Conspirator (Inside Man)	- Crey Employee	- Arachnos Official	Reconnaissance	(Ranged, Foe -DEF, -RES)
Fateweaver (Unravelled)	- Chronologist	- Arachnos Official	Divination	(Self +DEF, +Absorb)

 

*Socialite (Fashion Designer/Clubber) changed to "Supermodel".

**Gladiator (Predator/Duelist) changed to "Champion".

 

Edited March 14, 2020 by Tyrannical

[Alchemystic]

Out of curiosity, is there anyone on the dev team who can do accolade badge art? Cos without that I think this suggestion might not be as plausible as I thought. 😅

 

Edited March 13, 2020 by Tyrannical

[Monos King]

More temporary powers!?

Yes, my king.

[Night]

More easily achievable badges are always good, more shinies!

 

Good thematical combinations for existing badges to make new accolades too. Some good use of existing NPC powers like Molotov Cocktail, the teleports or a fitting gun turret for everyone.

[Oginth]

More Day Jobs would be nice. Remove Patroller, and give each zone its own Day Job would be nice - eg. Parker for Atlas Park, etc. Give Praetoria more Day Jobs would be nice (*ahem* Club 55).

[CursedSorcerer]

I thought of another potential Day Job badge: Sewer Inspector

How to get: Log off in the Sewer Network.

[Alchemystic]

9 hours ago, CursedSorcerer said:

I thought of another potential Day Job badge: Sewer Inspector

How to get: Log off in the Sewer Network.

I actually had some ideas for 'new' day job badges, in addition to the new accolades mentioned above. But Sewer Inspector is a real good one!
 

Hero:

Sewer Inspector - Log out in the sewers

Construction Crew - Log out in any construction site
Sea Captain - Log out in any docks

Park Ranger - Log out in any park

Prison Guard - Log out in the Zig

Lifeguard - Log out in any beach

Accolades:

Sewer Inspector + Construction Crew = City Planner

Sea Captain + Lifeguard = Coastguard

Prison Guard + Law Enforcer = Warden
Park Ranger + Patroller = Reconnaissance Officer

 

Villain:

Arsonist - Log out near an arson spot

Wrecking Crew - Log out in any construction site

Pirate Captain - Log out in any docks

Gambler - Log out near casinos
Consortium Guard - Log out in the Hellforge
Aviator* - Log out in any airfield

(*The current version of Pilot would be renamed to Arachnos Pilot to avoid confusion)

 

Accolades:

Arsonist + Wrecking Crew = Demolitionist
Pirate Captain + Aviator = Sky Raider

Consortium Guard + Arachnos Agent = Oppressor

Gambler + Criminal = Grifter

 

Edited October 4, 2020 by Tyrannical

[Darkneblade]

So these accolades, do you need to log out at 2 places at once? that doesn't sound very healthy.

[srmalloy]

21 hours ago, Darkneblade said:

So these accolades, do you need to log out at 2 places at once? that doesn't sound very healthy.

No; you need to accumulate both badges that make up the accolade, the way the other ones do now.

 

[Chrono-Bot]

Just necroing this thread to say that was the exact same name + power I had in mind for caregiver/psychologist that I was going to suggest today so I want to bring this back to say these are great suggestions I'd love to see implemented.