The Paragon Gazette

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(Not sure if this is the right place to put this, so feel free to move it if needed!)

 

We miss The Paragon Times.

 

Newspapers and writing have been a favorite pastime for many years. Even graduated college with a communications major. We wanted to translate that to the world of City of Heroes. So say hello to THE PARAGON GAZETTE. A monthly newspaper with some quick in-game stories and worldbuilding. We also want to use this as a way to bring a spotlight to characters from ALL Homecoming Servers and shine some light on the community!

 

We look forward to bringing this to you every month, and we can’t wait for you all to read it! We’ve supplied a screenshot below of what the layouts will look like. [We blurred out the words since you gotta wait to read what I’m talking about!] It's currently being written and proofread in real time, so it should be out in mid-January, or even sooner if our team pushes the pedal to the metal!

 

Remember, there isn’t anyone like The Paragon Gazette!

 

[Wicked Weather]

[Wicked Weather]

Love the idea look forward to reading. We have a meda area in our discord if you ever want to join. Would be fun to see some of our little SG stores make a newspaper story 

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Good morning travelers and regular people alike!

 

Turn on that coffee pot, relax at your desk at work, and enjoy issue one of the Paragon Gazette! Stories from the world of Paragon City, all brought to you in a compact 4-page read! Enjoy, and we’ll see you next month for issue two!

 

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ISSUE #1

January 2025

WHO ARE WE?
Welcome, readers! The Paragon Gazette has been launched to the sky with the other heroes! But you’re probably wondering, who ARE we?

The team here at the PG has a love for this city. The Paragon Times inspired us every time a new issue was released. Its mysterious disappearance left a void in this city we hope to fill from our small, discrete warehouse location. All districts, from beautiful Atlas Park to the dangerous Terra Volta, are important to us. We look to cover stories from not only the civilians that keep our heroes happy and occupied in their free time but the heroes themselves! Now, we’re impartial, and we tell it like it is every single month, no matter the story. We believe in the integrity of this paper early on, and we hope you see that as well.

Look out for stories from heroes you know and love and the lower-level ones that keep you safe on a daily basis!

You can catch us eating some donuts in the town square area of Atlas Park. So if you want your voices heard, we have an open-door policy and will look at all of your heroes’ stories to print for the public to get their beady little eyes on! We want to highlight all of Paragon City.
Keep supporting your local heroes, folks. And remember, there isn’t anyone like The Paragon Gazette!

OWNED BY THE COMPETITION
History has been made! The legendary Brickstown Comics has been purchased by its competitor, Skyway City Comics.

This monumental shift in the comic industry was a long time coming for Brickstown Comics. Brickstown Comics Owner and CEO Glenn Harris has expressed some major financial issues within the company that led to this huge decision. “Deadlines have been a nightmare with a dwindling team. It just wasn’t fair for the hardworking men and women here to suffer anymore.” In an undisclosed deal, reportedly in the millions, Skyway City is now the only major comic company in Paragon City left. But the good news is that Brickstown Comics won’t be going away forever. SC Comics Founder Jeffrey Sinclair stated, “We are happy to be bringing on Brickstown Comics as an imprint for SC Comics. There are too many heroes running around town that need some comic deals. We hope this provides them with that opportunity.” The rabid comic-buying fan base waits patiently to see how this deal will unfold over time. But if you’re a new hero in town, you’ll have the confidence to know your comic deals will still be a viable money opportunity.

For the retailers, this causes a great opportunity to make some money!

Original Brickstown Comics are already seeing a huge uptick in the secondary market due to the rumors. But now that it's confirmed, you may be sitting on some gold in your shops.

Could we be seeing a very scary time in comics now that one big company controls the whole scene? Or is this a new renaissance for comic readers around Paragon City? We’ll just have to wait and see!

LOST HOPE
Every hero needs a hero of their own. We sat down with Emerald Justice, who's going through that right now. Traveling from district to district. He's trying to find the one big job to put his name back on the map. When we sat down with the hero, we caught up with him in Kings Row trying to avoid Clockworks that were flooding the area.

“It’s been a tough market,” said the local hero. “Even my day job has had some cuts happening. It's a rough start to the new year.” One positive is that locals have been noticing this traveler wherever he goes. Sparking photographs and donations for the green savior. Emerald Justice hopes to grow an online following and to “be hip with the kids.” Best of luck to you, Mr. Emerald Justice!

DEFENSE
Atlas' local activist is no stranger to anyone that visits. From misprints on his pamphlets to helpful advice for our heroes. He's been a wealth of knowledge of situations in Atlas Park. He's been seen around town this time promoting some well-needed classes in Atlas Plaza.
But not for the heroes in capes. For the average folk out there like you and I.

You’ll hear him yelling about, “Self-defense classes! Come on, ladies! Your purses will thank you! Take a flyer!” His committee promises that you will learn everything from Krav Maga to Jiu-Jitsu…and Drunken-Jitsu? Whatever it is you want to learn.

"I just want to do good for the society," said the man. "Hellions won't leave us alone; our mothers, daughters, and sisters need to know how to protect themselves!" For $79.99 a class, they claim you'll be able to handle bad guys all on your own! Just like the Statesman does!

LIFE AFTER BEING A SIDEKICK
“Not being recognized was always the toughest thing.”

Sidekicks is an art form as old as time. A major hero takes a smaller super with a love for this job by their side. Showing them everything they know. They primarily are stuck in the background and sometimes fade into obscurity. Darkayne has seemingly broken that mold that has been set by many before her. Growing up in a small neighborhood, Darkayne was an outcast, to say the least. She never fit in, but she never really tried. She only had her sister to keep her company…until she passed away at a young age.

Darkayne set her own rules and set up her own future. But loneliness always haunted her. “The darkness of my powers really fuels me to stay happy. It sounds emo, but it’s the truth.” When Optimo came in and took her under his wing, he couldn’t have been more opposite of who she was. “He was a pretty boy that cared for the world. I hated people like him in school. But he showed me everything I know about this job, and I’m grateful for it.” Nowadays she fights alongside the Star Zero League as one of its main 3 leaders. She has taken some sidekicks in on her own and changed their lives as well. The term sidekick may be disliked by some, but it is a badge of honor for Darkayne. “I think being a sidekick has been the best thing to happen to me. I’ll forever be grateful for the life I have now. It helped me to no longer feel like I was different.”

 

Edited 16 hours ago by ParagonGazette

[Wicked Weather]

Love it but could you also post the text to make it Easyer to translate plz.

[ParagonGazette]

4 hours ago, Wicked Weather said:

Love it but could you also post the text to make it Easyer to translate plz.

Thank you! Brilliant idea! I've updated the original post with a "Reveal Hidden Contents" spoiler tag that includes the text from all the articles. Easy copy and paste now for translations!