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  1. Snow Globe
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Forbin_Project View Post
    Looking for advice. I have 10 SP and 40+ AP to spend and I'm not sure what to unlock next. I'm running a Shotgun/Assault Rifle Dragon with all the basic powers unlocked. hould I continue unlocking the outer circle or start something in melee or magic. If so which would be the best choice?

    All opinions appreciated
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Forbin_Project View Post
    I decided to unlock the rest if the inner wheel. I love Shotgun but the Rifle is leaving me feeling like I'm not performng at my full potential. I'll experiment and see what happens with Melee and Magic.
    I would say that if you love shotgun, that you should continue with it. Hammer has a cone effect that matches shotgun's, or blades will provide a lot of AoE to protect you. I would say that if you focus on only 2 weapons, by the time you get to Transylvania you'll be able to finish the inner ring in a night or two (as well as get the skill points for the other weapons).

    Approximate roles each weapon plays (note, there is some cross-over, but these are the main roles):

    Tank:
    Hammer, Blade, Chaos.

    Support
    Pistol, Shotgun, Elementalist.

    Heal:
    Assault Rifle, Blood, Fist.

    A good place to start research for weapons is here:
    http://yokaiblog.wikidot.com/guides:weapon-choices

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by War_Hawk View Post
    To use a weapon you need at least the amount of SP to use the weapon QL lvl invested into it.
    IE: a QL1 weapon is SP 1 in either of the shotgun slots. and you also need some of the shotgun PA's unlocked so you have the powers to use it.
    You equip a weapon at 1 SP less than the weapon quality. However, you'll glance (miss) a lot more.

    Also note that you can increase a weapon skill by only pumping up one of the two skills in the weapon. It takes 55 skill points to max out a weapon skill, 110 skill points to max out both aspects of a weapon. The Rocket Launcher takes 35 skill points to purchase/max.
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by _Klaw_ View Post
    Does the Patent Office not have Internet yet?
    The USPO is completely clueless and doesn't even know that prior patents cover what this does, let alone the Internet for the last 20 years.

    The USPO sole duty is to rubber-stamp any flimsy idea for a fee. It doesn't bother to do any research at all into applications. Instead it trusts the applicant.

    The USPO is a world-wide joke.

    Edit:
    The patent, as presented, is overly broad and could apply from paper-doll programs to web pages to MMOs.
  3. Snow Globe
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Forbin_Project View Post
    Oh another thing. Anyone know how I can increase my jump distance? There's two lore objects in Seoul on top of a roof and a balcony thing (8 and 13 I think) I can't seem to get because I can't jump far enough to reach get them.

    I've watched other players make the jumps, but I can't seem to match the distance. If there's a skill I have to buy I don't mind saving up to get it.
    Turn on sprint get a couple steps running jump. It helps to have one or two sprint speed increases (you can buy them in your faction's HQ after certain ranks). There might be another extremely late game option that you'll eventually have: there is a rocket jump called "death from above".

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Forbin_Project View Post
    Just knowing I'm not the only one makes me feel a lot better about this.
    Took me an hour (and a couple of youtube videos) to catch the trick to those.
  4. Snow Globe
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Forbin_Project View Post
    Now something that does irritate me about the NPC's is the instant healing. Last time I was on I took a shot at a sole target and kept shooting at it while backing up to maintain distance. Suddenly the NPC stops instant heals, breaks off combat, and runs away. Forcing me to start over. As far as I'm concerned that's total BS. I don't give a rat's patootie what the devs reasons are, an NPC that quits combat and instantly heals back to full in the middle of combat is a BS game mechanic. Especially when I've had NPC's chase me clear across the map when I wasn't fighting back.
    *Cough* Praetoria *cough*.
  5. Snow Globe
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Arcanaville View Post
    Essentially what it says is when you have more money than you can reasonably put to work, profit margin doesn't matter, absolute profit matters.
    Profit corrupts, but absolute profit corrupts absolutely?
  6. Snow Globe
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Gaia View Post
    Some early games used discs which stored more data than the standard writable disks so e.g. a standard CD held 600Mb of data but come commercial games may have writen 700Mb to their disk.
    You could use a process called overburning to try to copy them which basically meant that it would write data to portions of the disc beyond the standard areas. The problem was that whilst this would usually work for a small amount of overburn it was never guaranteed and the more additional capacity you needed to write the higher the chance of it failing.
    None of that applies to the original poster. He is making a copy to his hard drive as an image. He is then using that file from his hard drive instead of using the CD/DVD.
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    As always, willing to help.
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    Forming up now.
  9. Snow Globe
    Sounds good to me.
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    List updated to this point.
  11. Snow Globe
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by JJames View Post
    I don't have a Scripts folder as yours shows. My folders stop at screenshots.

    However if I go into Data > prog, there is a "script" folder there. Is that the same thing?
    Make a "Scripts" folder in the main game folder and put the new files in it. Like Forbin said:

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Forbin_Project View Post
    Just create a new folder in that section and name it Scripts, then create the .txt files inside the new Scripts folder.
    Also make sure that when you've made the files to remove the ".txt" extension.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Forbin_Project View Post
    And I think I was the reason Snow made this screenshot.
    Yes, but I thought it would help others as well.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Scarlet Shocker View Post
    This looks really useful but... I can't seem able to use it properly. It doesn't actually do much so far as I can tell. I'm guessing I've done something wrong but... /em headscratch
    If it doesn't say that you've joined the channels when you log into the game, make sure the two files don't have a ".txt" extension.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Forbin_Project View Post
    It's one of the things that made our community great. People could be at each others throats in one discussion, and in another providing helpful tips to a new player
    That is the thing about me, and my "discussions" on the forums. I never hated anyone. Sure, I'd get mad and blow up sometimes, but I tried not to hold grudges for very long. Though there is one player that is on my permanent "get lost" list, but that was their both in and out of game actions that caused that to happen (and that took a couple month's effort on their part).
  12. Snow Globe
    Still after the Really Hard Way on Triumph, new signup sheet:

    http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=297821
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    For those that are having trouble understanding how to set up the auto-chat setup, here is an image of what it should look like at the end:

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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by SodaPops View Post
    "In those 5 minutes we tried to think of better options than shutting down a steady profit-maker that was in no danger of going into the black. It was exhausting."
    Shouldn't that be "no danger of going into the red"?

    Black, to my understanding, is good and profitable. Unlike going into the red...
  15. Snow Globe
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by RoentgenStorm View Post
    Am I right in thinking you can team across servers? I seem to remember that being mentioned somewhere.
    Yes, starting server pretty much only affects PVP at this point to my knowledge.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by RoentgenStorm View Post
    My characters and the few friends I have in the game are on Daemon but I'd really love to stay in touch with CoXers. (I have a spare slot I could use for a character on Arcadia) but I'd prefer to stick with the characters I have if possible while teaming with some fellow refugees.
    You can easily team with people between Arcadia and Daemon.
  16. Snow Globe
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Alpha Wolf View Post
    Yes, SSA 2.5 should be available to VIP players in late October.

    Bodysuit costume pieces are now appearing in the character creator.
    I stand corrected.
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    Oh, and if anyone hasn't yet bought the game and aren't opposed to Steam:

    Steam has The Secret World for 50% off ($24.99 USD) until 4 pm Pacific Thursday.

    If you buy it through Steam, you get (for all your characters):
    • A Black Steam Hoodie
    • A Black Steam T-Shirt
    • A White Steam T-Shirt
  18. Snow Globe
    (Borrowed liberally from Sayaki.)

    Hello Triumph,

    On October 7, 2012, I will be running the 6th week of Really Hard Way badge attempts for Triumph server in a row. I would like to start the trial at 4pm Pacific/6pm Central, although given the last few weeks, we'll likely start 30 minutes later. I would appreciate it if all participants would please arrive a few minutes early for invites and pre-run instructions.

    I am looking for Volunteers for this now, asking that you sign up for a space in the run early if possible. Cross server participants are more than welcome. Extra damage, corruptors, and kinetics will be definitely welcomed. Please keep in mind, that even if you do not care about this badge for yourself, major damage or -resistance abilities are still useful to those who do care about gaining it and a filled team will have a better chance of victory.

    The requirements for the badge are as follows:

    Defeat Tyrant in the last phase/fight of Magisterium without defeating any of the Lights of the Well.

    The lights of the Well can only be defeated by using the temp power: Quills of Jocas. They are one shot by this power, so I must be VERY clear to not use this power in your attack chain.

    In order to win this trial, I am seeking several small things from my players. As I am very lenient, do not expect me to enforce all of them, but I do expect you to make an attempt to be ready. Remember, if for some reason, you cannot manage the recommend Incarnate Slots on time, having something is still better than having nothing.
    1. During the trial, play, don't chat. Chatting will get you killed. Chatting will confuse other players and make people less likely to see any instructions I might give. Chatting makes my job leading that much harder.[/COLOR]
    2. Realizing that the above will likely not be completely respected, I will do my best to also send my instructions to the Request channel.
    3. Be a +3 lvl incarnate
    4. Have a t4 Core branch Lore pet
    5. Have either Assault or Support Hybrid
    6. Have Ultimate Inspirations ready to use. The more the better.
    7. Be prepared to listen and follow procedures outlined before and during the trial. I will be checking.
    8. Expect the Tyrant fight to take the whole 20 minutes. Do not get nervous and jump the gun.

    If you wish to Volunteer for this trial, now is the time. As said above, I plan to form this run at 4pm Pacific/6pm Central time on Sunday, October 7. Remember that space is limited, so it is on a first come, first served basis.

    Thank you all for your time

    Team 1
    1. @Snow Globe (White Succubus)
    2. @B Samson (B Samson)
    3. @Dynamite Monkey (Flamesprite)
    4. @TriNitroToluene/@DynaMight (Long Shock)
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    Team 2
    1. @Sayaki (-Michael)
    2. @Taryn (War Wench)
    3. @Frostyfrozen
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    Team 3
    1. @Vanden (Powerthrust)
    2. graystar_blaster
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    "Maybe" List:
    1. @Arcanaville
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    Useful Forum Guides:
    http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=293133
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Chad Gulzow-Man View Post
    Anything that shows up in game is the result of an automated system, but with nobody in the studio to tie it to the store, it can't actually be accessed. Later this month, SSA 2.5 will come out, but only VIPs will be able to access it--like SSA 2.4, it won't show up in the store.
    And I'm positive that even then that anything beyond SSA 2.3 (released in August) will only be available on the Beta client.
  20. Snow Globe
    Originally Posted on the Secret World's forums by Frostwork
    I too strongly recommend that COH refugees add the #OOC (and #IC channels if you're a regular RPer), and don't forget to re-add the channel every time you log in.

    Originally Posted by kagetora00
    Just pointing out this thread for all my fellow CoHers,

    http://forums.thesecretworld.com/showthread.php?t=39411

    This is regarding the two custom channels, #OOC, and #IC.

    #ooc is quickly becoming the VirtueUnited of TSW, so even if you aren't a roleplayer, I highly recommend joining it. the thread details how to do so, and automate the process.

    Custom channels are still a little buggy, but I recommend trying anyway every time you log in.
  21. Snow Globe
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by OneFrigidWitch View Post
    /chat join CoH-OOC
    /chat join CoH-IC
    I wish you'd quit posting these two, as hardly anyone is on them.

    For a broader reach there is two general replacements:
    /chat join OOC
    /chat join IC

    Edit:
    At the very least, include those two channels as well as the CoH-centric ones.
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    Magisterium: RHW

    POST-ACTION

    On my way to the game now.
  23. Snow Globe
    A bunch of replies.
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Mr_Morbid View Post
    Maybe they should!
    Don't get me wrong, but it was a bit of a culture shock coming from CoH to see how the Dragon send their recruits to the first training mission.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by BellaStrega View Post
    If there is a discount, it's ~10%.

    Here's what the membership levels get you:

    The basic game
    • 3 Character slots
    • Access to beta weekends
    • early access to the game
    • Name reservation
    • xp boost
    • In-game t-shirt
    • Combat pet

    Initiate Pack
    • Factional clothing
    • Weaponry
    • a non combat pet

    The Master Pack
    • Does not include Initiate Pack.
    • 30 days of game time
    • an additional character slot
    • 1 name reservation
    • high end beginner items (7)
    • Experience boosting potions (10 total for the account)
    • 10% lifetime discount on full priced items from the clothing store

    The Grand Master Pack
    • Does not include Initiate Pack.
    • Contents of Master Pack
    • Lifetime Sub
    • Exclusive Snake-skin Jacket
    Items in red no longer applicable, clarifications in green.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by BellaStrega View Post
    It's decent enough, but I mostly wear stuff that I bought at Pangea and one reward for unlocking blood magic's inner tier.
    Yes, Pangea, people need to go to London for that. It is the Secret World's clothing store. It ca be found here:



    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Forbin_Project View Post
    Oh and their damn forums won't let me register. It says my login and password isn't valid, then sends me to a screen to get them sent to my email, but then tells me my email isn't valid and to contact an Administrator, but wont let me do that because I can't log in to the forums.
    You have to sign up to the forums from your account page, not the forums itself. Also you need to wait around 30 minutes for the change to take.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Neuronia View Post
    Snipped a lot.
    Used to be that when you went to the "Buy" screen at their website it gave you the option to get one of those packs, but now it's just a straight "buy" for 49.99. Can you upgrade to these packs in game anywhere or are we spit out of luck?
    Yes, you can upgrade your account (after it becomes active) to the Initiate, Master, or Grand Master pack (Master is included in the Grand Master, but Initiate isn't). The button is on your Secret World account page, and that is also where you would buy additional character slots.

    Image for the last two responses:


    Click for full version.

    It isn't showing the Grand Master Pack or Master Pack because I already have them.

    Editing in a couple more replies:
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Thirty-Seven View Post
    Don't get me wrong, it isn't a horrible interface, it just takes time to make sense of coming from this game.
    From a professional standpoint, I have problems with some of the interface ("Exit" button right next to "repair" button in dungeon maps, and same dialog choice when used).

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Thirty-Seven View Post
    If I buy the discounted version (which is on sale through tonight I think)... which "pack" am I getting? Just the normal one?
    Just the regular game.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Forbin_Project View Post
    My actual motive behind posting the prices was to demonstrate how good we actually had it here as far as pricing goes and what we got for our money. People are going to find that cash shops in some other games are more expensive.
    Yeah... It was more than a bit of a sticker shock.
  24. Snow Globe
    Same time as last week... The trial leaders (Sayaki & myself) will be there around 3:30 pm Pacific.
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Forbin_Project View Post
    I was just checking out items on their "store" and all I can say is former CoH players that complained about prices here are gonna be in for a rude awakening.

    $20 bucks for a server transfer
    $10 bucks for a costume set for a SINGLE character
    Titles for a character range from $1-2 bucks up to $17 bucks for a SINGLE character
    Pets cost $5 bucks dog, cat, or bird for a SINGLE character
    Server transfers are, apparently, meaningless unless you PVP (apparently that is server and faction specific).
    I agree that the titles are stupidly priced, but vanity items...
    Same with pets.

    There is a lot of clothing that can be unlocked in game for in game cash and achievements. But the per-character unlocks annoy me as well. So do the multi-slot only costumes.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Forbin_Project View Post
    Do you know if you also have to buy a ticket to make use of the games tailor if you buy a new costume piece/set?

    Cuz that's just adding insult to injury.
    This is wrong. You can change costumes to whatever you've unlocked for the character (Pangea's, achievements, or item store) whenever you want.

    Plastic Surgeon... either through the item store OR PAX. Admittedly, it is a large amount of PAX, but it is an option.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Marcian Tobay View Post
    You're never the good guys. You're just the better guys than the others.
    I've identified mostly with Templars, and I know I'm on the side of good and right. If I find any Templar not living up to the appropriate standard, I'll do my best to correct them.

    At least the Templars don't have a recruit-by-brothel policy...

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Riora View Post
    Basically, designing so-called decks in TSW is a game quite a bit like Mids.
    Speaking of which:

    The site "badomens.net" has an Ability Point Calculator, a Gear Calculator, and a Crafting Pattern guide.

    And another character planner:

    http://www.tsw-builder.com/#96vp