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I recently uninstalled my CoH beta folder, and installed a different game. Now when I try to run my normal CoH I get a popup that says

"Coh will be installed to C:\Program Files\City of Heroes Select NO to choose a different folder"

and if I try to let it install I get a popup that says "error opening C:\Pogram Files\City of Heroes/CoHUpdater.exe
You may be out of disk space or may be trying to install where you have insufficient permissions"

You have been able to change globals for a loooong time (you just could only change it *once*, and they gave people recently a chance to change it another time). My global was my first characters name for about 5 mins.

I believe I still play my very first created character - Wyndine MA/SR Scrapper on Pinnacle. I don't have a whole lot of screenshots, but I believe this is pretty close to her original costume, or maybe a first revision - she did have to go through the cherub wings before being able to buy the burned dragon wings:



and this is her more recent costume

According to theOneRing.net, it seems that Frodo will be playing the role of Kevin Arnold in The Princess Bride. AKA He's in the framework as Frodo reading Bilbo's book.

Ok, I did a quick test video, let me know what things you like and anything you don't. Biggest question: do you prefer sepia or black and white? Included both, plus a quick intro to set the mood. Made my character look like a young Firecracker Kid for a quick bit of intro for the trailer. I think I'm shooting for around 2-3 mins or so.

Golden Age Secret Test Footage (video deleted)

Thought I'd pop in here to get some feedback from those who actually make videos. I've jumped into the CoH video making game and I'm enjoying myself so far.

Here's my first AE Trailer - made for @PW's arc Talos Vice.

And I'm working on my second one. I'd love to hear any tips, suggestions, or just some general feedback.

I'm using FRAPs to record, and Windows Movie Maker to edit. I've tried, a little, to mess with demorecording, but it has a lot of problems getting things in AE that I'm interested in getting.

Awesome of you to do this. And made me think of a really nice scene for one of my Burnt Matchsticks. Very fun!

that's hilarious!

I like it! It sounds like an interesting challenge, and totally doable with the tools I have, I think. Wonder if I should make an attempt at a newsreel guy voice or not...

Way to bring the heat Alpha! And thanks for joining us Airhead with that... um... you know. Well, it makes me laugh every time I see it. I'm not entirely sure if that's a compliment though ;^_^

If anyone happens to be on, and interested. I'd be happy to run a villain SF. Come to the darkside!

My obligatory funny screenshot post

Somewhat of a bonus prize for Talos Vice.

If any of the other winners are interested, I would be happy to do something similar for their arcs. Just move the discussion over to my other thread: On Your M-Arc to request one.

Think of this as a bonus prize for your Player's Choice win... as long as it doesn't get blocked for the music. There's a warning, but no restriction at the moment. I think it doesn't get blocked unless there's a complaint, but not sure.

I enjoyed doing the first half of the intro for my review video that I had to do the full intro as sort of an arc ad. Let me know if you want a hardcopy of the file.

I don't mind seeing discussion on this. I only know a few things right now that I want to do:

I want to use a points system in some way.

I want to require a submission every month or the participant gets disqualified, BUT there will be two months to allow people to re-enter, or to join fresh. The points will put newcomers at a disadvantage, but not an insurmountable disadvantage.

There will be voting for the best piece each month.

“I’ve never managed to get past the security measures on the security measures”. I would rewrite this as, “I’ve never managed to get into their security system”.

What she means is - even the security measures have security measures, and I haven't even gotten past them!

I just played this today and I really enjoyed it. My only note is that it has the dreadfully popular fiery footprints map (see: what I said about Casualties of War)

And just as a reminder, I thought I'd take a quick look back at last year's Player's Choice Award winners.

Best Lowbie arcs (TO/DO range)
The Marconeville Horror #178278 @Footloose - Still sitting at 41 plays and 4 stars. Check it out sometime!
The Invasion of the Bikini-Clad Samurai Vampiresses from Outer Space! #61013 @Aliana Blue

Best Higher range arc (SO+)
Teen Phalanx Forever! #67335 @PW - shot down from 5 stars just shy of Hall of Fame status. But still an author with a Dev Choice.
One Million Eyes #71933 @minimalist - another great arc at 4 stars, and another author who won themselves a Dev Choice. And personally, I preferred this arc over their Dev Choice arc.

Best Short arc
Celebrity Kidnapping #1388 @PW - once again, the winner of the short arc category.

Best Multi-arc
The Consequences of War #227331, and The Casualties of War #241496 @Dalghryn - Another couple arcs knocked down from 5 stars, and both still worth a look.

Best Serious arc
Tales of Croatoa: A Rose By Any Other Name #178774 @Silvers1 - One of the few arcs from the Player's Choice who also became a Dev Choice, this one through the first Architect Awards which sadly weren't held again this year.

Best Comedy arc
In Poor Taste #259920 @Wrong Number - a multiple Player's Choice award-winner that still has not been recognized by the devs.

Best use of Mechanics
The Next War on Drugs #245042 @anachrodragon - And another arc that is still pretty obscure with only 57 plays and 4 stars. Check it out, it's a great one.

This hasn't been the best year for the Mission Architect and its authors. From monkey farms, to few Dev Choices, to few plays. Especially the few plays part - last year's Player's Choice voting brought 250 posts and over 6,000 views with a voting period of 3-4 weeks. This year's had twice as much time, and only 1/5th as much interest. I hope that next year brings renewed interest in the Mission Architect and hopefully I will be back next year with a bigger turnout for the 2011 Player's Choice Awards. But regardless, there have still been great authors publishing great arcs. And all of the nominees for this year's Player's Choice are no different. These are definitely the best arcs of the year, and if you didn't get the chance to play some of them, be sure to give them a shot when you can. It will absolutely be worth it. Without further ado, here are the winners for this year's Player's Choice Awards!


Best Arc - Heroic or Vigilante

In Sixth place, with 1 second place vote for a total of 1 point: Task Force Mutternacht #349522 by @twelfth

In Fifth place, with 3 second place votes for a total of 3 points: In Pursuit of Liberty #344916 by @Gypsy Rose aka ArrowRose

In Fourth place, with 2 first place votes for a total of 4 points: Legacy of a Rogue #459586 by @Night-Girl aka Liquid

In Third place, with 2 first place votes and 3 second place votes for a total of 7 points: Dhahabu Kingdom and the Indelible Curse of Hate #367872 by @Zamuel

The Runner-up, with 4 first place votes and 4 second place votes for a total of 12 points: Made to Wave the Flag #384776 by @LaserJesus

And the winner with a whopping 7 first place votes and 6 second place votes for a total of 20 points: The Golden Age Secret of the Paragon Society #344596 by @Wrong Number

Congratulations!



Best Arc - Villainous or Rogue

In Fifth place, with 1 second place vote for a total of 1 point: The End of Saturday Morning #391934 by @Zamuel

In Fourth place, with 1 first place vote and 3 second place votes for a total of 5 points: Unfair Trade #373846 by @Lazarus

In Third place, with 2 first place votes and 2 second place votes for a total of 6 points: The Do-It-Yourself Doom Army Project #410418 by @Twoflower

The Runner-up, with 3 first place votes and 2 second place votes for a total of 8 points: Until the End of the World #431270 by @Archdemon aka Eva Destruction

And the winner with 5 first place votes and 5 second place votes for a total of 15 points: Fear and Loathing on Striga Isle #350522 by @FredrikSvanberg

Congratulations!



Best Arc - Comedy

Tied for Fifth place, with 1 first place vote for a total of 2 points: Captain Skylark Shadowfancy and the Tomorrownauts of Today! #337333 by @The Cheshire Cat and
Outbroken #379017 by @Aehaed

In Fourth place, with 3 second place votes for a total of 3 points: Too Clever by Half #378944 by @Samuraiko aka Dark Respite

In Third place, with 1 first place vote and 2 second place votes for a total of 4 points: The Ghastly Secret Of Dreams #386861 by @Clave Dark 5

The Runner-up, with 2 first place votes and 4 second place votes for a total of 8 points: The Ms. Manners Task Force #416951 by @Wrong Number

And the Winner, with 4 first place votes and 1 second place vote for a total of 9 points, and our closest victory this year: Drakule vs. The Werewolf Bikers From Hell #340316 by @LaserJesus

Congratulations!



Best Short Arc: 1 - 3 missions

In Fifth place, with no votes, though it is still a great arc, it was just up against some tough competition: By Any Other Name #398110 @Fetch

In Fourth place, with 1 first place vote for a total of 2 points: "Hack" #403410 by @Cai

In Third place, with 3 second place votes for a total of 3 points:Storming Citadel #379488 by @MrCaptainMan

The almost perpetual Runner-up, with 3 first place votes and a huge 13 second place votes for a total of 19 points: Murders in the RWZ Morgue #452144 by @FredrikSvanberg

And the clear Winner, with 12 first place votes and 2 second place votes for a total of 26 points, which is the most points of any arc in any category this year: Talos Vice #338380 by @PW aka PoliceWoman

Congratulations!



Best Lowbie Arc: designed for levels 20 or lower

In Fifth place, with no votes, though it is a good arc, just up against some tough competition:Past Echoes of Tomorrow #379399 by @Equation aka Arbiter Fabulous

In Fourth place, with 2 second place votes for a total of 2 points: Damage Limitation #447945 by @AP aka Arctic Princess

In Third place, with 1 first place vote and 5 second place votes for a total of 7 points: Holding Down the Fort #379065 by @LaserJesus

The Runner-up, with 3 first place votes and 4 second place votes for a total of 10 points: Talos Vice #338380 by @PW aka PoliceWoman

And the Winner, with 8 first place votes and 2 second place votes for a total of 18 points: A Hero in Need...is a Friend Indeed! #375018 by @Wrong Number

Congratulations!



Best Original Group Design

In Fifth place, with no votes, though it's a great arc with great characters, just up against some tough competition: The Crush from The Vengeful Heart #454861 by @Jinkobi

In Fourth place, with 5 second place votes for a total of 5 points: The New Outcasts from Evolve or Die #411446 by @FredrikSvanberg

In Third place, with 1 first place vote and 4 second place votes for a total of 6 points: Changua Jinazimi from Dhahabu Kingdom and the Unfathomable Nightmare of Sand #453511 by @Zamuel

The Runner-up, with 3 first place votes and 1 second place vote for a total of 7 points: The custom 5th Column from The Golden Age Secret of the Paragon Society #344596 by @Wrong Number

And the Winner, with 8 first place votes and 3 second place votes for a total of 19 points: The Wickerwork from Against the Wickerwork Khan #346904 by @Clave Dark 5

Congratulations one and all!

Voting is officially closed, results will be posted soon. Thanks everyone who voted!

And the newest On Your M-Arc is live! Talos Vice. One thing I'd like to hear about for the comments: Should I remove the mission dialogs from the commentary version of the videos? Well, at least shorten them down to just a few seconds to get a feeling for how much text and what kind of format they're in? And of course I would leave them full length on the "playthrough"s for those that might want to actually read through the mission text on the video.

Anyway, here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BjSpk71R1k

This one is mine though.