Captain-Electric

After reading through the thread I see there's a lot of worrisome speculation, but I'm really-really-REALLY excited for this.

I have several "support role" characters whose "lives" in the game have been almost entirely defined by their experiences alongside others. But stories are why I'm here. So my first time through major story arcs, I prefer to experience the new content solo, which gives me a chance to read mission dialogues and speak to contacts at a leisurely pace. In other words...I like to play and read without getting rushed along by a bunch of "GO GO GO" teammates. For this reason, many of my favorite characters are tanks, built and respecified to be able to experience content on their own. For this reason also, not a single one of my characters is an Incarnate.

Didn't really intend to make a CoH smack-talk thread.

This is a slap in the face, OP!

Well, that part actually makes me feel BETTER about things. Because I can take a break (eventually, maybe), but still "drive back down to Paragon" for a visit once a week or so. Maybe twice a week. Okay, three times TOPS.

I'm not tired of the game. This is my favorite game ever. But, you know. Been playing a couple years. Got a pile of never-played single-player games across Steam, GOG, Gamers Gate-- summer sales and daily deals and stuff. Sometimes it's good to walk away from something for a bit, so you can come back to it with fresh eyes. I've noticed I haven't had as many new character ideas these past few months.

I don't mind saying what's on my mind, but in this case I just don't see what people were up in arms about. When I first loaded up the Market, I was impressed. It was simple, easy enough to navigate, loaded up fast, and had a bunch of stuff to click on and buy. Did what it said on the tin. Nuff said.

But then I looked at the forums and saw a bunch of complaining.

Sure, some better sorting, organization and grayed-out Buy buttons would be nice. I won't argue that it's rough around the edges, but it's good for a first version. I think a lot of people were expecting a UI that was fully built into the game, like dialogue windows and WW's UIs. Sure, that would be nice, but come on, we're working with a seven year-old game here. A seven year-old game that is still better than the newer, slicker competition.

You can click and buy stuff just fine. Ya'll sound like a bunch of princesses.

*Shakes fist at the Statesman Loyalty Program*

Wait, what???

I haven't seen any mention of a CCG within the Power Packs (I also haven't had a chance to read every thread and there is a lot of new news popping up today). Can you please link to something or tell us where you heard about this?

Sounds interesting to say the least!

There's nothing I love more than a good story, and that's the truth. I love City of Heroes because it's full of stories. After other peoples costume contests, I often surprise contestants with additional winnings for those with well-written, fascinating or intriguing bios.

So, as an avid reader of bios (did I mention I love stories?), I actually have a few additional features to add to the OP's wish. Disclaimer: if you are in general disagreement with Ace's topic, this might make your head explode.

First, the ability to call up any character's bio, no matter where they are in the game, no matter whether they're online or off.
Because, dammit, this is a super hero game, and super heroes have fans. I want (nay, NEED!) easier access to keep up with my favorite characters exploits, but not all of my favorite characters on Primal Earth and beyond belong to me.

The social rewards from such an upgrade would not be subtle.
Players would feel more inclined to update their bios with their latest happenings, knowing that watchful allies, fans and nemeses were, uh, watching. Privacy or bandwidth concerns? Fine, make the slash command usable only for those on friend lists or global lists.

In a nutshell, I could read longish bios for hours; but without easier access to them, such a feature doesn't make make much sense, even to a dork like me who might just be its biggest fan. ("I might not want to read your bio right now, in the middle of a big explodeyfied TF. I'll read it lat--OH WAIT! CAN'T!")

Now for a couple wackier ideas that are so crazy, they just might or might not work.

Second, an extra tab.
This wasn't my idea. It was Tormentoso's, from the first page.

Oh by the way, search terms of three letters or less don't work.

This thread might not help further the truth either, considering all the lazy eyeballs who may just skip and glance through the first few replies.

I recommend editing your OP with large bold letters.

The only reason I'm buying this is because I was sick from work a couple days, and had some lunch money left over.