2023 Homecoming Base Contest (Rules & Entries thread)

[Djinni of the Bottle]

1. Count Alucard

2. GLOBAL: @Captain Cave-Man

3. BASE NAME: Samhain Town

4. SHARD: Everlasting

5. PASSCODE: Samhain Town

6: BASE CATEGORY: RP Base Under 7000

7. ADDITIONAL INFO: There is a hidden catacomb. The entrance is hidden on the second level of the castle behind a coffin resting slanted against a wall. The Belfry is accessible with flight. There are badge markers at every Universal Monster inspiration point i.e. Frankenstein, Wolfman, Hunchback, Gillman, Dracula, Phantom of the Opera, and Mummy.

 

[Horrorlord]

• Karate Kid Cowboy.
• Slaughterhouse.
• Kung Fu Cowboys.
• .Everlasting
• COWBOYS-27322.
• Multipurpose.
•  Category….Allowed…..Placed:
Entrance…..10……………..1
Decorative…20,000……3,724 (so far)
Storage……..18……………..18
Workshop……1,000……..11
• Slaughterhouse, only said it would be cool if we had a saloon.....X'Terra For making literally the whole base and taking a couple people brand new into the game and giving us a home.

 

ADDITIONAL INFO: The Grotto, The Saloon, The jail.  Welcome to the old west.

Edited March 10, 2023 by Horrorlord

[CU_Krow]

Character name:
Krow
Global:
@CU Krow
Base or SG Name:
Chaos United (Base: Chaos Castle)
Shard:
Everlasting
Passcode:
CHAOS-4222
Item Count:
12,953
Category for Contest:
Multipurpose, over 7k
Other associated contributors; up to 4 more people (don't forget to credit the Builder if different from the Owner!):
@Zeal
Additional Info / Must-See Areas of Note:
Home base of the Chaos United SG. The base houses a garden, labyrinth, graveyard, port,. town/night city life, secret cave, port/harbor, and rooms for all of the elite officers. 

[SpiceyCarebear]

Character name: BluAngel Mk II

Global: @Malexa1

Base or SG Name: Steel Canyon Bluffs

Shard: Everlasting

Passcode: BETH-27537

Item Count: 2,767

Category for Contest: Multipurpose base under 7k

Other associated contributors; up to 4 more people (don't forget to credit the Builder if different from the Owner!😞 N/A

Additional Info / Must-See Areas of Note: There is a teleport beacon to a hidden lab behind the librarian's counter in the small library. The small library is just off of the building's main lobby near the commons area.

Most bathroom doors have multiple ICON NPCs hidden in them so many people can use the tailor at once. 

Most vending machines have either a trainer or a quartermaster hidden inside them.

Most mirrors have ICON npcs hidden behind them.

Edited March 26, 2023 by SpiceyCarebear

[Taki]

Character name: Taki Hakata
Global: @taki
Base or SG Name: O-o
Shard: Excelsior
Passcode: caprona-1021
Item Count: 18086
Category for Contest: Utility Center Over 7K Items
Other associated contributors; Aleusha - @TheJen (builder)

Additional Info / Must-See Areas of Note: Caprona Station areas of interest include the easy teleporters to zones in at the train station, Shantytown for the quick sale and purchase of items during TF/SF. The hospital mock up that you literally have to die to see the inside of, a working university, city style shops with apartments above, bank, casino and town hall.

[Rainbow Angel]

Character name: Gold Digger
Global: Rainbow Angel
Base or SG Name: Evil Eye
Shard: Excelsior
Passcode: PANOPTICON-6422
Item Count: 2325
Category for Contest: Multipurpose Base Under 7k Items
Additional Info / Must-See Areas of Note: The elevators in the central spire lead to various additional floors. There's also an airlock in the living quarters area to access the exterior underwater area.

Edited March 28, 2023 by Rainbow Angel

[CaptA]

• Character name: Brainbane
• @Dr. Feedback
• Base: Newport City
• Shard: Excelsior
• Passcode: FUTURE-18986
• Base Category: Multipurpose over 7k
• Item count: 14237

 

This base is a section of Newport City, which is a town south of Founders' Falls. This section of Newport City is home to Gentech corporate headquarters and lab. This company is owned and run by David Prescott (Brainbane), secretly a mutant that is doing research to help understand and help mutants in the world. His mansion is on the SW corner of the city, and is one of 3 entrances (the back of the coat closet) for the underground "hero base" part of the city. There are a few members in his supergroup, but they are all mutants. A secret entrance in the mansion takes one to an elevator down to the base. Another in the Ajax Warehouse (restricted door) allows access to storage. Finally, another entrance in the laboratory (elevator in the office space next to the main lab) takes one to the SG transporters. All three areas under the city are connected by a rail car. Otherwise, this section of Newport City is home to many affluent people that work in Paragon City but choose to live away from downtown. Get a cocktail at Lola's with its retractable roof! Or delightful sushi at Mizu House. Stop in to ponder spirituality at the Newport Cathedral built in 1638. And listen to your favorite tunes on WXHP. 
 

Edited April 12, 2023 by CaptA
Corrected item count

[CJGirl]

Character Name: -Valchiria

Global: Hell Hound

Base or SG Name: Aegis Marine Labs

Shard: Everlasting

Passcode: MARINE-27100

Item Count: 1812

Category for Contest: Multipurpose Under 7K

Additional Info: Undersea base, fully functional with hidden vendors

[Wravis]

Character name: Explore Builder
Global: @Wravis
Base or SG Name: Lake
Shard: Everlasting
Passcode: exploreonfoot-20176
Item Count: 3,100
Category for Contest: RP under 7k
Other associated contributors: @Jibily (he's also me, though)
Additional Info / Must-See Areas of Note:The base code is exploreonfoot because it's better if you explore on foot.

It's a mountain lake with hiking trails to explore!

Plus a couple caves. Some hoodlum vandalized them.

Also many, many hidden areas. But I won't post their locations because that defeats the purpose of hiding Easter eggs.

[Spectral]

Character name: Spectral Mark
Global: @Sp3ctr4l
Base or SG Name: Spectrals (1 person multi-use storage/crafting place; with some friends who use it as a Hub)
Shard: Excelsior
Passcode: SPECTRALS-23761

Item Count: >2k
Category for Contest: Utility under 7k
Other associated contributors: Dacy's fantastic discord people with nifty ideas and awe inspiring creativity
Additional Info / Must-See Areas of Note:

- flying ship can be entered

- map fully "functional"

- all services present, some are well hidden (more or less, I know the judges will find them eventually 😄 )

- as all my toons fly: flying makes it a lot easier to get around (though walking is quite doable)...

[GH123]

Character name: Basebuilder
Global: @GH (builder)
Base or SG Name: One Above All
Shard: Excelsior
Passcode: OAA-19403
Item Count: 11852
Category for Contest: Multipurpose over 7k
Other associated contributors; up to 4 more people (don't forget to credit the Builder if different from the Owner!): @VUE
Additional Info / Must-See Areas of Note: click the giant hand portal to go to ship, the second portal is on the 3rd floor of the castle.

 

The story:

Long ago before Paragon there dwelled a paradise realm called One Above All, this is the believed place where good and evil began.  An alien being was banished has come back to devour the energy source of OAA while his World spaceship hovers violently above trying to drain the city's source of power.  OAA is based where the locals like to drink and be merry. The local heroes and villains band together to fight the being which symbolizes what City Of Heroes is all about.  While the battle ensues on land their is an underwater kingdom which the alien being has disturbed. The guardians over this realm live in harmony with the aquatic life but the Alien has used his mental powers to awaken the Kraken to fight against the sea protectors.

All 2 locations you can visit from the teleport portal on the giant aliens left hand.

Spaceship:

You can walk the spaceship where you will see one of the villains snuck aboard to try and uncover the Aliens source of power and analyze its weakness.

Mid-Earth: 

Angels have gifted this paradise realm for heroes and  villains to co-exist in peace.  Visit the castle and enjoy its rooms in the midst of the chaos and ruins. The scene is made to be a interactive comic page in which you become part of the story.  The multi-level castle has 5 floors and an arena for 1v1 duels.  Next to the rainbow walkway there is a teleport, tailors and costume contest area. 

Ocean:

Dive underwater and join the Aquians in battle to ward off the alien being who is seen from above breaking down Mid-Earths foundations into the ocean while the Aqua people rally together to defend their kingdom.  Also you should have jetpack or flight to complete the illusion as you swim and explore this area.  The Kraken has a side opening where you can enter it's stomach.  The Trident room is the housing quarters for the inhabitants, you can see the water tunnel they use to enter the ocean and you can see them joining the battle after exiting the water tunnel into the ocean.

 

(All 3 worlds are connected to form 1 story and to inspire teamage in PVE, Taskforces and PVP content no matter the affiliation to band together. These elements I believe would have been explored if  City Of Heroes 2  had been released.)

 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 14, 2023 by GH123
added the backstory

[QrafterCH]

Character name: Fireman Sam
Global: @QrafterCH
Base or SG Name: Paragon City Fire Department
Shard: Excelsior
Passcode: FDPC-18059
Item Count: 1772
Category for Contest: Multipurpose, under 7k
Other associated contributors: @Techulon
Additional Info / Must-See Areas of Note: Large training areas and two secret rooms

[Romeyn]

• Character name: Storm Tracker
• Global: @fistsand45s
• Base or SG Name: Wild West All-Stars
• Shard: Excelsior
• Passcode: WWAS-16037
• Item Count: 2225
• Category for Contest: Multipurpose Base Under 7k Items

Areas of interest: The Lodge was built next to a ancient cavern in a secluded section of the Rocky Mountains. The cavern, once used by an unknown tribe was retrofitted into the heart of the operation.
Zalen Point is a Barn further back in the mountain used for Meetings, Gatherings, Hoedowns, Shin-dings and Hootenannies, it is accessible by the shack (it's bigger than it looks!)
Heth Point is the Hangar/Armory which was recently added to accommodate some recently acquired armament. It is accessible by the cave behind the shack

To quickly get to the "Utility" portion of the base, just turn around and click on the portal behind the secret entrance portal

Edited April 9, 2023 by Romeyn
updated item count, added some info for better navigation

[AnyoneButYou]

Character name:          IC Transport Builder
Global:                         Anyone But You
Base or SG Name:       Inherent Chaos Transport
Shard:                          Torchbearer
Passcode:                     IC-8680
Item Count:                  266
Category for Contest:   Utility Center Under 7K

[Vexxillion]

Character name: Ammo Ant
Global: @Garbage Wizard
Base or SG Name: The Station
Shard: Excelsior
Passcode: STATION-18074
Item Count: 9,048
Category for Contest: Utility Center Over 7k
Other associated contributors: N/A
Additional Info / Must-See Areas of Note: An efficient and polished public utility base with a focus on both ease of use and attention to detail. The Station is home to a menagerie of fitting custom constructions that foster a zone-like atmosphere. Vis Scale recommendation behind entry portal.

 

Edited April 9, 2023 by Vexxillion
Updated item count and added additional info.

[Ardzog]

Hello to all of you, I present :

Escape Room : The Manor

 

As the name suggests, it's not just a SG base, but an escape room/game. A puzzle game. Apparently, there are many names for it ! A real game inside the game.

 

I can't show too much or it would be spoilers!

 

 

• Your character name : Master of manor.
• Your Global handle : @Ardz0g (with a zero, not a o)
• Your base’s name : Escape Room
• The shard it is located on : Reunion
• The passcode for entering the base : ESCAPE-4031
• The Base Category you are entering under : I'd say "RP Base Under 7K Items" (because "Other" doesn't exists !) but maybe just Multipurpose, you decide.
• The item count of your base : 1698
• The character names or Global handles of any members that contributed to building the base : Only me !
 

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All you need is a lvl 1 character on Reunion. No moving power is necessary.
If possible, some people to accompany you !

 

As it's an escape game, it's much more efficient, and also much more fun as a team! And preferably on discord, it's even better.
You will have riddles to solve. None of them are complicated in themselves, but they will require a little bit of thinking anyway, no kidding!

And also, above all, observation, and communication.

 

If you want to try as a team :

You can send me an in-game mail or a private message via discord (I'm on Homecoming) 
@Ardzog. Better time for me is between 1 and 4 PM during the week, and between 3AM and 6 PM during WE (EST). 
My presence is strongly recommended, as I will probably have to teleport you at certain times... 
Also, there's a on hour time limit, so I make sure that each team can reach the end of the escape game.

By handing out little clues, or by giving a little guidance to the candidates when they are struggling a little... !
And finally, I have a crucial clue to give you, at a very precise moment.

If you ever want to try it solo, or in team, without me, read that :

Spoiler

I'm not sure what the experience will be like, but it certainly won't be as good as with a team, with a game master.

 

If you are in a team, plan on ATT, or up to lvl 4 to have the Tp foe.

Note that each time you have to be TP, it will cost you a life (and you have 5 for the whole team).

 

And if you are solo, use /stuck. You will know when you can 'ask to be teleported'.

 

You will have to use your camera.

No need to try to look behind the walls, but zoom and find good positions to pay attention to details.

 

Here is the final clue. Look at it only when you are asked. You'll know when.-> 

Spoiler

DUCK

 

 

I have facilitated it for a few dozen groups of 3-4 people already, and they are still alive. So, why not come and try your luck ?

[Zed]

- Your character name: Quark Charm
- Your global handle: @Zed

- Your base's name: Circle to Nowhere

- The shard it is located on: Torchbearer

- The passcode for entering the base: CIRCLE-10768

- The base category your are entering under: RP base over 7K items

- The base count of your base: 19932
- The character names or global handles of members that contributed to building the base: only me 🙂

 

Warning: can be particle heavy as it contains a lot of lighting items, including wall torches.

 

This is a multi-level, massive maze base inspired of Oranbega - the (in)famous Circle of Thorns underground city. There are a few utilities there in one of the first rooms but the very most part is decorative only.

Quit asking... no i'm not providing a map ! Challenge's open to visit all the (roughly) 25 rooms. Will you dare to go in... and come back ??

Now for some background story...

 

  You were looking into the labyrinthic hallways of Oranbega for this so-called "Library of Souls", but this portal you went into was definitely special.
The pugnent odor of some weird incense associated with translocation magic leave you dizzy and sneezing for a bit.
When you come back to your senses, you realize you landed in another district of Oranbega. But something's wrong about it. Where are the mages ? Even the floor is weird - you can see through it like a glimpse into the void.
  You found a spellbook open by the entrance - you could swear it has been put there for whoever come here to read it.
It bears the Circle's seal and has been carefully written in this spidery handwriting the mages have used you to see so far.

"Greetings, whoever you are.
You have found the way into one of our secret places of power, but before you go farther, give up on hunting us down again.
There's none of us here, we're way too busy elsewhere, plotting for your doom, haha !
If you manage to navigate this maze and keep some of your sanity, you may encounter a few of our slaves though - they may dull the agony of running around this place in circles a little, but they will definitely not tell you how to find your way out... We've made sure they do not remember.
When you'll be done reading this book, you will know how to come back here.
The Void is the real architect of this place. Give in to it. Let yourself be consumed... and remade as part of it."

 

  You take a moment looking around trying not to focus on whatever lies below. This book makes you little nervous but the curiosity is stronger... What kind of dark secrets the Circle could have hidden in here ? Is that something too dangerous they had to live it by its own ? Is this some strange repository ? No one's around, you could probably test your luck and try to thwart some of the traps to loot this place...
  You know what the Circle is capable of with the arcanes and dark magic: the deeper you go, the weirder it is. And most of the times: it get nastier as well.

You continue reading the book. It is probably the light playing tricks with you. No, this can't be, those letters don't move by themselves...
After a bunch of pages with cryptic symbols and runes, you find some pictures in it. No - actually these are lithographies. Could it be ?.. Fragments of memory, pictures of this place ? You wonder... is that some strange tour guide or a way for the profane to be dragged closer to their demise ?
  You take another look at your surroundings, as strange pictures start to aggregate in your mind, like puzzle pieces putting themselves together. It's getting more accurate, obsessive, almost painful. The clouds materialize into solid matter, and from it emerges a wall, with a door, surrounded by torch bearer statues. With something written on it. "CIRCLE-10768"... Huh. What ?!

  You decide to pick up the book and start exploring. But even with all your might, you realize you can't move it at all, it's like glued to its stand !
You can't help but think some others might find this place someday and realize this could turn into their final resting piece - you can't restrain a smile.
Whatever happens now, you're going in.

 

Entrance:

 

To go from one floor to another, jump through one of the three light pillars. Flying is not required but it helps.

 

Some of the stuff you can see around there...

 

There's a hidden teleporter in the pyramid that let you access a 3rd level.

 

Edited March 23, 2023 by Zed

[raven9864]

I am replying to this thread as an entry into the base building contest for 2023.

 

SG Leader-Coinspinner. 

Global Handle of Owner-@blackpaws

(@blackpaws/Coinspinner is the sole member of SG and only contributing builder)

SG Name-The Trust Fund 

Shard-Everlasting

SG Passcode-TRUST4810

Catagory-Multipurpose Base under 7K items.

Names of Various SG Characters (5 x all owned by @blackpaws)-Coinspinner, Major Matt Mason, Wind Eagle, Blackpaws, Rook the Unforgiven

 

Screenshots of Coinspinner + Personal Info:

 

[raven9864]

The screenshots posted give information important to understand the RP aspects/backstory of the base and its characters. Judges, please pay particular attention to the information given and keep it in mind when touring the base. Hint: Only two can keep a secret...

[Aalya]

Character name: Sabina
Global: @Aalya
Base or SG Name: Dryad's Tree
Shard: Everlasting
Passcode: DRYAD-20249
 
Category for Contest: RP 7K+
Other associated contributors: None
Additional Info:

A dryad's tree is a sacred place, both a home and a part of their physical being. Sabina's tree is no different. After being forced to relocate the 800-year-old bald cypress to protect their newborn son, Sabina and her husband, Brandt, are opening their home to visitors once more. Follow the winding, forested path and pass through the golden, protective wards to prove that you mean their little family no harm. Once you do, you will be able to see the home of the dryad, the pyromancer, and their son.

Must-See Areas of Note:

Arcane kitchen and bath, outdoor nursery and baby's tree, interior of Sabina's tree, 5 guest rooms, alchemy lab, pyromancy training area, flower garden with statue, playground, swimming pond with tire swing, the caves, hanging garden, star gazing spot at the top of the tree, veggie and herb garden, fairy circle/pixie village.

[LordRassilon]

Character name:  Jiggery Witch
Global:  @valeyard
Base or SG Name:  The Junkyard Dogs
Shard:  Everlasting
Passcode:  JUNK-25671
Item Count:  5965  (5933 decorative, 32 functional)
Category for Contest:  RP Base Sub 7000 Items
Other associated contributors; up to 4 more people (don't forget to credit the Builder if different from the Owner!):
Mascot16 is our basebuilder (Twitch handle...sadly I don't have his Global)
Additional Info / Must-See Areas of Note:

Edited March 28, 2023 by LordRassilon
Wanted to show some of the highlights.

[Seldom]

Character name: Dreameater
Global: @Dream-eater
SG/Base name: Midnight Guardians/ The Midnight Glade
Shard: Excelsior
Passcode:  MIDNIGHTGUARDIANS-7892
Category: Multipurpose Base Under 7k Items

 Item count: 6,321

Solo base builder

 

 

 

ABOVE GROUND:

• N edge: graveyard, resurrection rings, and hospital.
• Central N: Entry plaza. Portals to all city/isle/dimension zones, along the plaza or off branching paths from it. Labeled mostly, Gold star/mushrooms for Praetoria, floating rocks for the shadow shard. NPC's for icon/training/vendors.
• Back NE corner: time crystal in the forgotten temple
• NE edge (in autumn forest) mystic empowerment well.
• Central SE edge: traveler encampment/campfire/tailors
• Back SE corner: underground entry
• Central S: the stone tree, with ramps & portal to the tree top mission/meeting platform. Gazing pool to the power well beneath.
• SE edge/corner: Midnight mansion: 
• 1st floor S: enhancement storage/potion vat, hidden stairs to basement.
• 1st floor N: Library, trainer/vendor/tailor
• 2nd floor S: mad mystic lab, crafting/storage/vault
• Down the N. side library chimney (requires flight) game/reading/entertainment room

UNDERGROUND:

• Back SE corner: underground campfire (gaze into it to ascend) crystal mines
• E edge: (follow torches if coming from SE underground campfire) SG dining area, library, with personal sleeping quarters/spa/barracks
• NE edge: underground burial ground
• NE corner: The dreamer's nightmare room
• N edge: mystic orb shrine, back portal to all parts of the base
• NW corner: dark artifact storage/morgue/prison
• Central N: Underground shrine/fountain
• Central E: Underground waterfall/pool encampment, mystic portal to above
• Central S: power well, with a mini solar system powering the base's enchantments
• SE corner: stairs up to the mansion

Screenshots: 

Spoiler

 

Edit: For visitors, if you can't find the way up from the basement/underground, (Hint: touch campfires, or find the hidden stairs!) "/stuck" is a shortcut back to the above-ground plaza.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited March 28, 2023 by Barneysaurus
Not great at math

[Dacy]

22 hours ago, LordRassilon said:

Mascot16 is our basebuilder (Twitch handle...sadly I don't have his Global)

I believe the handle is @Envious.

 

-Dacy

[Johnnyqm]

Character name: Christina Rad
Global: @Christina
Base or SG Name: Fussy Farming Inc
Shard: Excelsior 
Passcode: FUZZY1985-18475
Item Count: 12009
Category for Contest: Multipurpose Base Over 7k Items

Additional Info / Must-See Areas of Note:

All tp points can now be accessed from the entrance area (Interdimensional shard) to the right of the dock entrance. 

Aleph - Basement apartment 

Beth - 3 story mansion with a roof top bar, fire pit, hot tub and waterfall pond, inside a spinning floating globe. /stuck to exit this area or find the hidden tp.

Daleth - Waterpark tower - 3 diving boards, 1 dead drop, 2 large slides and a hot tub. SG members custom 9 story apartment building, car dealership, 2 story penthouse, vacant 3 story penthouse. Don't miss Tim the stone Golem. 

Gimel - Secret 2 story log cabin mini base (see if you can find the hidden tp, trainer, icon etc.) - hidden inside a large rock. /stuck to exit this area or find the hidden tp.

Heth - The secret garden (see if you can find the 2 hidden panthers and 1 spider). A beautiful slide to the docks. 

Kaph - 2 story Church building, (weddings have been held here), basement zoo/vet, don't miss out on the beautiful church garden in the back.

Lamedh - Skies the Limit fine dining the SG restaurant (I've held diner parties and b-days here) 

Samekh - Secret custom sg member rooms - cowboy bar, sex dungeon, graveyard, strip club (I’ve held after parties here), the boys room. Lots of room to build more of these 🙂

Yodh - Entrance - this area holds all the things a base needs for members. All the tps, crafting, trainers, selling, enhancements, etc. This level has a 2-story mansion with a 4-tier waterfall pool on the roof. Venture to the dock and across the water area to the left find a hole inside the mountain which leads to the purple house. A 4-story house fused within the mountain, includes a hot spring, living room, dining room and a bedroom with an awesome waterfall wall garden.

Zayin Point - Lava/alien invasion area - meet Ted the lava giant!

Side note if you see enhancement table with a panther(Romeo)/wolf(Snowy)/ligar(Hugo) it holds 100 winters/purples. There are table on these levels K,H,L,B,G, and one inside the purple mountain house. Alot of the large mirrors hold an icon tailor so click away.  Also enjoy the slides! Slides = happiness! 

 

 

 

 

Edited March 30, 2023 by Johnnyqm

[CptCoggs]

• Characters Name: Captain Coggs
• Global handle: @CptCoggs
• Base’s name: Hidden Isle
• Shard: Everlasting
• Passcode: Pirate-16369
• Category: Multipurpose over 7k
• Item Count: 11333
• All built by me, Captain Coggs

Added Info - There is an interior behind the skull face in the mountain, containing a Pirate Court table and a treasure horde. There is also a hidden cave system underneath the town. There is a hidden room behind the counter in the workshop, and a hidden drinking spot behind the lower bar. Each room in the ships lower deck is also decorated specifically for a particular theme to match the rooms owner while still trying to keep to the Pirate theme. There is also a picnic spot in the forest between the cave and town. 

Edited March 28, 2023 by CptCoggs