Radionuclide

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Pretty weak interview.

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Well, when they ask about things he can't talk about yet, what do you expect?

Kind of reminds me of an interview during the first Gulf war where some of the reporters didn't get a clue (not saying that about the Boomtown person.)

"So, where are the troops going?"
"For security reasons, I can't talk about ongoing or planned operations."
"So how many troops are there?"
"For security reasons, I can't talk about ongoing or planned operations."
"So will you be attacking..."
*exasperated looking general, speaking more slowly*
"For security reasons, I can't talk about ongoing or planned operations."

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Oh don't for a second believe the reporters were clueless. They are hoping for a slip of the tongue by asking it another way. This includes the Boomtown person. Had Matt slipped something it would be an exclusive little bit for this to post.

--Rad

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Just think what they could do if they had gone on a hiring spree and drastically increased the size of their staff, and were writing their code from scratch instead of using a competitor's game engine?

Oh, but I've said too much already.

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Of course when this game was being built from scratch, the game engine was their own. We still didn't have power customization then. Just sayin'

--Rad

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Fees for enhancements and inspirations I understand - they make your characters better. Fees for common IO recipies and for crafting enhancments I understand for the same reason. Even fees for changing your reputation I understand - it can change the way the game plays and how you earn rewards.

But why fees for changing your costume? Other than to cut down on traffic at Icon or the Facemaker, what practical reason is there for tailor fees? Unlike the other things for which fees are charged, changing your costume does not affect the ease with which you are able to play the game, or the rewards you are able to earn. Do costume changes burden the game's software or hardware in some what that makes limiting them desirable?

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Do you want the real time reason or the in-game reason?

In-Game you influence/infamy is reduced because your appearance has changed and you are not as recognizable.

The Real Life Reason is what Slive_Draver said.

--Rad

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What about a new DX11 upgrade? Is that even possible?

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Not possible without a major re-write to the game engine. The current one uses OpenGL not Direct X.

I personally don't care if there is Power Customization or not. But, if it there I would use it much in the manner AmazingMOO described - to increase the depth of the background story.

--Rad

It was Leo.

http://www.missionplanner.com.ar/

--Rad

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Like this?

https://boards.cityofheroes.com/showprof...part=1&vc=1

On my other account it was because the Mods pulled my title and thus it was left blank.

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Heh, yeah that's what I meant--the forum titles. Sorry, I should have clarified that.

So, it's because you have a second account? Interesting. So does that mean (and I don't mean to get too personal here) that if I get a second account, the same thing will happen to me?

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Mine was pulled when I quit PERC. Nothing bad, I just didn't have the time to devote to it anymore after I decided to return to school.

--Rad

The show must go on in my pants (Queen)
Rapture in pants (Blondie)
Let love rule in my pants (Lenny Kravitz)
Animal in my pants (Def Leppard)
Come over here in my pants (Sera Bettens)
Staying Alive in my pants (Bee Gees)
Building a mystery (Sarah McLachlan)
Set U Free in my pants (Planet Soul)
Leader of men in my pants (Nickleback)
Hey pretty in my pants (Poe)
Jolene in my pants (Dolly Parton)

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If you're busy figuring out the rest of the game ("what's an anchor? Why do people yell at me when I say 'healer'? Where are the Abandoned Sewers? Why did that guy hit me for 3/4 of my HP in one shot, and what can I do about it? ")
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Yike! I don't know the answers to most of those. (Healer I got though!) Could someone fill me in?

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Anchor really depends on context. I most often hear it referred to as is a mob with some area affect on (i.e. the Rad/Dark toggles).

Healing is overshadowed by buffs/debuffs in this game. Focusing on being a pure healer reduces your effectiveness.

To get to the Abandoned Sewers, enter the sewers and face right. Go through the door that you are now facing. Must be level 36 to enter.

As for the last one, you probably need some Inspiration or not fight enemies that much high in level then you.

--Rad

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The Kim Kellerman thing. To be blunt, there isn't a Mirror Spirit in the MA.

There is in issue 15....

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Thank you very much Venture. This is excellent news. I haven't logged in to look at Issue 15 yet, so had no idea.

--Rad

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I should have a look there and see what new stuff turned up.

I had figured out that she was probably supposed to be Mirror Sprit. The ? in her name made me wonder (some kind of plot twist) and then her info text said she was Kim Kellerman. A simple change of info text to something like "Though she looks like Kim Kellerman, something about the way she moves reminds you of Mirror Spirit", or just a custom mob that looks a bit like MS would sort that out. I'm a bit of a stickler for info text in story based missions.

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Oh I have absolutely no problem with that and feel the same. It should make sense. I did change that text it at some point but, I must have overwritten it without noticing. For now, I will leave it as is and insert MS when issue 15 comes along. Her powers are supposed to be suppressed, after all. The fact that I had to used another model annoyed me but, I had no choice. Thanks again!

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The Kim Kellerman thing. To be blunt, there isn't a Mirror Spirit in the MA.

There is in issue 15....

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Thank you very much Venture. This is excellent news. I haven't logged in to look at Issue 15 yet, so had no idea.

--Rad

Hi parkin,

Thank you very much for the review. Just wanted to address the big critiscms in your review.

First, Penelope Yin being in the first mission. When I first planned the arc she was going to have a bigger role but, I decided to scale that line back until it was removed completely. I left her in the first mission because it is in faultine and she is pychic. I could not imagine she didn't know about the hostage being taken. I debated wrapping her up in the last mission by including a Psychic Clockwork ally that she had sent. But, really she is a remnent of a changed storyline. Something I will have to think about. I may just let her go

The Kim Kellerman thing. To be blunt, there isn't a Mirror Spirit in the MA. So, I picked a female NPC for her to "reflect" (read look like to be less conspicuous). I will add to her dialogue to address this.

As for the length, I agree with you now that you pointed it out.

Thank you again for the review. Excellent feedback to polish it.

--Rad

Yes, it is. The Devs learned alot from blueside to redside's benefit.

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I agree this was very tough. All were very well done! I had a hard time chosing between Projectionist's and Tacky_Tricky's. But, my vote goes to Tacky_Tricky's recreation of "Pequenas" by Alphonso Mucha. I may have to come in here more often.

--Rad

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I was hoping they'd need C-type programmers...

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Somehow, I think that maybe more interested in number crunchers then cookie crunchers.

--Rad

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I know that you can't get /tells while in Arena, but this is making me think that someone is leaving a Comment on my Story Arc and I am not getting it!

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Yeah, that would be my conclusion.

I'm at a loss to explain why you can't send/receive tells while in the arena anyway.

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I would think so an observer can't cheat and send you a tell with the location of the other player/team.

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I really can't imagine it has anything to do with cheating via 3rd party information. Voice chat apps were already commonplace when this game came into existence. For that to have been the reason would show utter cluelessness.

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:shrug: I don't believe it had anything to do with cluelessness. I see no reason why the devs would want to open themselves or their customer support personnel to petitions regarding cheating through their chat system. However, if it happened on a 3rd party program there is not much they can do about that

--Rad

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I know that you can't get /tells while in Arena, but this is making me think that someone is leaving a Comment on my Story Arc and I am not getting it!

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Yeah, that would be my conclusion.

I'm at a loss to explain why you can't send/receive tells while in the arena anyway.

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I would think so an observer can't cheat and send you a tell with the location of the other player/team.

--Rad

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Good Lord.

They do have patch notes located on the Test Server Forums. They even have them for for this particular build. The patch notes are always delayed from being posted here in case they have to revert. This is not rocket science. Honestly.

Must we have these threads every time?

--Rad

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Yes we do, as long as the install a patch w/o putting the notes in the designated spot, the one that's linked on the CoHUpdater screen.

And another fix: The bind bug is gone, at least for me.

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But if you know the cause of the delay and and know they will be one, why? Why post it to receive the exact same answer.

--Rad

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So, if I see something I think they are doing wrong and don't point it out, then I am good, but if I see something I think they are doing wrong and do point it out I am bad? What kind of world do you live in?

It's not that hard to give us some clue as to what they fixed, even if it just says "fixed some exploits" just post something.

You do realize also that most players don't ever go to the forums, that's why the designated "Patch Notes" area is not in the forums.

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Guess that is where we disagree. I don't see it as wrong if the notes are not immediately posted when there is always a possibility of reversion. I have no issue with the notes being posted when the determination has been made that the build will remain.

Yes, I realize not everyone goes to the forums. But, it is obvious you do. Is it not? Therefore referring you to the test server is not unreasonable.

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Good Lord.

They do have patch notes located on the Test Server Forums. They even have them for for this particular build. The patch notes are always delayed from being posted here in case they have to revert. This is not rocket science. Honestly.

Must we have these threads every time?

--Rad

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Yes we do, as long as the install a patch w/o putting the notes in the designated spot, the one that's linked on the CoHUpdater screen.

And another fix: The bind bug is gone, at least for me.

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But if you know the cause of the delay and and know they will be one, why? Why post it to receive the exact same answer.

--Rad

Good Lord.

They do have patch notes located on the Test Server Forums. They even have them for for this particular build. The patch notes are always delayed from being posted here in case they have to revert. This is not rocket science. Honestly.

Must we have these threads every time?

--Rad

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Nor is it possible to "arrest" someone by hosing them down with a flamethrower, but that doesn't seem to prevent the devs from giving all manner of terrible weapons and powers to heroes who are generally expected to defeat, not kill, the bad guys.

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Like most words, arrest has several meanings. One just happens to mean to bring to a stop. Both, death and incarceration achieve that. It's up to your character to determine how they "arrest".

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Why is "concept" brought up only for certain cases of proliferation and given a complete bypass for others? Villains can't heal each other with Empathy but heroes can go to town on a purse snatcher with a massive BATTLE AXE of all things? Stalkers can't hide or move silently while carrying a shield, but they can do so while surrounded by a brilliant crackling field of electricity?

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We've already addressed killing so the battle axe argument is moot. Why do stalkers get Electricity but, not shields? I don't know. I would not have proliferated Elec if that was my decision to make. It makes about as much sense as ducking behind a shield or knowing someone else can't see you (willpower).

I have no problem with gadgetry making you silent or invisible but, a shield is not the best representation of such a devise.

--Rad

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debuff resistance won'T affect how transfusion heals. the only thing it would affect is how much end is "stolen" from the target.

I noticed the same thing with MA mission. IT doesn't take into account the enhancement in Transfusion ( and i believe the dark heal)

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NetMinder is correct. With this type of testing you cannot add new variables like that. In the screen shots we show two standard mobs with the same heal amount and one custom mob showing a reduced amount. From that there is 3 possible causes off the top of my head:

Standard vs custom mobs If this is it, is it WAI since customs do use different stats?
MA vs standard environment Doing the same test with the standard mob (specifically the Death Mage since this is the only one that you can be level 50 still) in the MA. This will either point us to one of the other two possibilities or show that it is more specific to the environment.
Issue with resistance debuffs reducing heal amount This cannot be excluded as a possible bug. The problem is the value of resistance for these 3 mobs could be dramatically different. We do not know the numbers based on the screen shots. Using the same mobs will help with this.
Any combination of the 3

The other screen shots are still valuable but, they do not tell the whole story.

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I blame you for being a grammar nazi.

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I blame you for thinking Dark_0mega is moot.

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Oftentimes, we're defined not so much in the moment of experience itself as in our response to the experience. Do we quit or rebound? Do we harbor bitterness or choose to forgive? Do we blame or improve? Whatever the case, the experiences in our lives profoundly touch us.

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I blame you for not being Blamenopi but, instead ham-ing it up with this stuff.

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I blame you for disobeying the rules of the thread you still have not learned how to ignore

--Rad