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trailturtletrailturtle Posts: 5,496 Perfect World Employee
edited August 2012 in Champions Online Discussion
After Friday's UNTIL Field Report, we know you've got questions -- whether it be about Nighthawk, vehicles, or Create a Villain alerts. Wait no longer, because we've seen the C-Signal lighting up the night.

Post your most pressing questions here, and the Champions team will look them over. A few days from now, we'll post a Q&A answering your questions.


You've got questions, Champions -- we've got answers!
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  • championshewolfchampionshewolf Posts: 4,375 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    My list of questions, in no particular order;
    - The announcement of the lair review has me a tad worried. The way it reads is it sounds like lairs are going to be rolled into alerts, and in essence dumb them down removing their uniqueness. And if this is the case, sounds like they will also follow the theme of only being for a particular month. I would rather see the ability to queue for lairs directly, instead of them just becoming alerts and removing anything unique about them and team worthy.

    - Wolf super speed travel power. Will it come with a new wolf graphic or it will it just be recycling the old graphic?

    - Level cap increase; will this allow us to pick additional powers and advantages or will it have something else?

    - Star*Guardian progression path; how is this planned to work? Is this going to be a separate type of power pool pick, sort of like lantern powers for the Green Lanterns ontop of the normal powers we have?

    - The new MC expanded zone, will it be something we have to travel to via jet, or will we be able to take a bus or even personally travel ourselves to the location?

    - Will there be any new power sets coming out anytime soon. There is still a large list, plus a number of current power sets still need fleshing out.

    - Will these invasion events be limited time or repeating type events?

    - Will we get more emotes. I mean a lot more. Current list of emotes for Champions is rather dry, to be honest. And Cryptic use to have a ton of emotes in City of Heroes. It would be nice to have more, as well as more stances for our characters besides the 4 for female and 5 for male that are currently to be had.

    - XP Gifting sounds dubious. Honestly sounds like something best avoided. Can you explain more about this?

    -On the sidekick system; Is this going to be similar to a mastermind set up in City of Villains, or more like the Duty Officer system from STO? Are we talking about just sending sidekicks on specific missions and such to earn us rewards and other things or are we going to be able to pull them with us into normal missions?
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  • theapygoostheapygoos Posts: 384 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    -Fighting Staff Powerset, is this in the possible future forChampions Online?

    -What vehicle types does it appear will be available from launch? [i.e. cars, motorcycles, jets, etc]

    -can you expand more on what the planned "sidekick" system is going to entail? how customizable will our sidekicks be?

    -will there ever be a nice, large addition of nemesis missions, including new opening and finale missions?

    -the RP instances, aside from the old crafting locations, can you disclose any of the other locations that may be opening up for RP setting?

    -XP gifting, does this mean our level 40's will then eb able to take that XP from teh missions they do and transfer it over to friends or alts?
  • somebobsomebob Posts: 980 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    - With the near release of the Wizard and Witch costume set, does that mean that you've solved the emanation point issue (of how you wanted to make powers fire off from a staff or something of the sort)? If not, any sort of ETA, or a general way to give more emanation points in general (the X Breath attacks have always been a point of contention with this).

    - Nearly every single costume release or costume pack or whatever has been released with some kind of extremely obvious bug that is caught by the players within 5 minutes of getting it (Gravitar outfit with forced muscles, Lemurian Rune Armor with gaping holes in the body, nearly every single set has at least one very obvious bug in it). Can quality control be improved with this at all? We -are- spending money to buy these sets more often than not. Failing that, can you at least release it first on the PTS so the players can point out the flaws before it comes out for a chance of having it fixed?

    - Any chance we can have the Zen Store linked back up on PTS? It's rather annoying if we want to do any sort of work on there, as just about every single ZS purchase is broken because the ZS database is so out of date compared to Live.

    - Can somebody look at the 'Report Spammer' function and get it removed? It's pointless, it's banning people for absolutely no reason whatsoever, people are exploiting it for griefing purposes, and it's causing constant uproars on the forums whenever somebody does get auto-chat-banned. CO has NO gold farmers. Period. At all. It needs to go.
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  • draogndraogn Posts: 1,269 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    Are we going to get any answers regarding the region ban soon?

    Are we going to see more costumes added to the game that we don't need to spend zen or questinite on?

    Are we going to get more variety for leveling paths? The alerts do offer an interesting diversion from the linear questing path already in the game, but grinding through the same boring alerts over and over is as boring as running through the same missions over and over.

    Can we get some more costume packs that incorporate some tattoos, some of the body paints (tiger stripes, serpent stripes, ect)? Currently if you want to have any kind of t-shirt or clothes on while using something like the tiger stripes you have to go with chest wear and the basic tight option.

    Speaking of tights, there are still several patterns (such as arcane 1 and 2) that are missing a missing counterpart on the other portion. Will this ever be addressed?
  • cascadencecascadence Posts: 505 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    #1. Are vehicles are just going to be like "become foxtbatmobile" or they are going to be something else like a tp.... or a new technology in the game??

    #2. Are vehicles going to be enforced?? I ask this because not every hero has a vehicle... think of speedsters for instance, or supes. I really would hate if I can't somehow opt out with some of my heroes.

    #3. I see Nighthawk has claws on his art... does this mean that claws will get an early review to go along with the new gadget powers for the new AT?

    #4. Talking about reviews... I know you had a schedule planned (Unarmed, Infernal, Power Armor, Celestial, Dual Blades, and then Claws.). Are you still going with this plan?? I know the first 3 are done... what about the other 3??

    #5. Any plans on a water or plant powerset? (hey!!! I had to ask =p)
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  • caycepollardcaycepollard Posts: 102 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    You've got questions, Champions -- we've got answers!

    There are already a LOT of good questions that "you" (the corporation, not Tturtle specifically) have been asked and haven't given us answers to, so be VERY VERY VERY careful about making statements like that. For instance, when do we get an update on the region ban? How about making some progress known to us before you promise MORE castles in the sky? Or maybe just start by making less cliched statements, since you're putting them in print & will probably be "quoted on this" somewhere. :rolleyes:
  • rokurocarisrokurocaris Posts: 1,074 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    I hope this has been asked before, but I'll ask it again anyway, because it is so important:

    #1. What are your plans to make the lost crafting- and gear-related costume pieces available again?
    Also including costume pieces from Grab Bags and this one!

    Also:

    #2. What are your future plans for Hero Games PvP? How are you planing to make it a serious alternative to Alerts?

    #3. There are still quite a few weapons on display in the Hideouts that aren't available as actual weapon skins. Any chance that they will be made available for players?
  • haleakalahaleakala Posts: 449 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    1) Will management ever allow you guys to be the professionals you are and remove the horrible ignore/report spam chat ban system? It's long past time to remove the inmates from positions of power in the asylum. :smile:

    2) From the Until Report, it seems like the only content "on the schedule" is more Alerts, and events. All "other" forms of content seem to be in the "maybe/maybe not" planning phase. Is the future of CO for sure going to include content that takes longer to complete than a few minutes?

    3) I share championshewolf's concern about lairs. I also think lairs should not be converted to Alerts, rampage or otherwise. Since s/he did not actually ask a question, I will. Do you actually plan to convert Lairs to truncated content with minimal objectives followed by a boss fight? If so, please comment on whether we will ever see more in-depth missions. If not, please expand on what you mean by "convert them to the new format."
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  • kamenridersaswordkamenridersasword Posts: 39 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    I got a couple Id like to throw out there

    1. Are we going o be able to get to those other rooms in our hideouts any time soon? I know they are there and I can actually see them at my moon base so let me in them already!

    2. Any chance of mecha type vehicles like the Mega Destroids from Resistance? I know its silly and unliekly but a a mecha anime nerd I have to ask
  • crosschancrosschan Posts: 920 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    Ok, let's give this a whirl and see what happens...brace for impact.

    1. What is the exact timeline on the removal of the ingame player run chat ban system?

    2. What, in detail, is going to happen with the region bans?

    3. What is the exact timeline on the return of the C-Store to PTS. Will you actually permit us to test the new unlocks, costume sets, travel powers, and such and use that feedback to make sure they make it to Live in the best possible state?

    4. Can we please have the Click Upgrades returned to their appropriate villians? In case you have no idea what I'm talking about, here's a link. http://www.champions-online-wiki.com/wiki/Click_Upgrades

    5. When will we see significant updates to the "forgotten projects" such as The Nemesis System, Unity, Unity 2, Hideouts, and Comic Series?
    5b. Will there be stronger efforts to complete/repair "On Alert" as opposed to the aforementioned projects?

    6. Can you please revert, to their previous levels, the Canadian Crisis and Desert Crisis so that players have a non-Westside option for leveling alts? (I like Westside but you can only do it so many times, honestly)

    7. Can we please have Lex back and some serious repairs made to the UI?

    8. Can you please adjust the Alert Bar so that is has 1 Smash, 1 Grab, 1 Burst, 1 Special, and 1 Rampage Alert up at ALL TIMES and simply randomizes the appropriate slot with the available types?

    9. Can you please go on the record now and say that XP Gifting will be account bound and not Cryptic/PWE Sanctioned Power Leveling for Sale?

    10. Is it possible at this time to cancel the Level Cap Increase and either impliment an "Alternate Advancement System" or something very similiar which would not trivialize further the level-based content in this game? This would make it alot easier to create endgame content IMO and focus more on interesting challenged/dynamics vs. levels and more tank and spank mechanics.

    Ok, there's a solid 10. Let's see what sticks to the wall(I hope all of them). Until next time*

    *Please make "Next Time" on a more regular schedule and less like amateur dentistry on the part of the community to get some communication. This is, however a solid set of steps in the right direction. :biggrin:
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  • rokurocarisrokurocaris Posts: 1,074 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    crosschan wrote: »
    9. Can you please go on the record now and say that XP Gifting will be account bound and not Cryptic/PWE Sanctioned Power Leveling for Sale?

    I can answer that one, as the devs have before:
    XP Sharing allows one character to send XP he gained between two level-ups to another character.

    This comes with a problem though, which I also want to ask the devs about:

    Level 40 chars don't gain XP anymore, so you couldn't give the XP you would earn while playing them to other chars. This should be looked into, as playing a level 40 character shouldn't be treated as wasting time you could spend leveling your lower chars.
  • jonsillsjonsills Posts: 6,318 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    One that occurred to me as I was flitting about a few moments ago in-game:

    I haven't seen Bat Wings in action yet, but the Steelhawk Wings (the ones that go between the arms and torso) are cool. But they look even cooler when I'm jumping over something, and my arms are sticking straight out. Is there a possibility we could get some sort of Flight animation with the arms out to the sides like that? It would make those little wings look better, as well as more functional...
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  • towershield#4714 towershield Posts: 1,208 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    1. When is the chat-ban feature going to be removed? It's not serving its intended purpose anymore. RMT solicitations haven't occurred in the game in over two years now.

    2. Can the old crafted costume pieces be made available to the players again? Via cash shop, exchange or critter drop.

    3. When Neverwinter is finished and launched can CO finally get the amount of staff it deserves?

    4. New powers and power sets? Water(projector with support heals), Shield Combat(short-to-mid-range brick tank/dps), Illusions(viable Ego pets), Summoner AT (sorcery pets and support)

    5. New power emanation points based on certain costume pieces? Missile pod(s) on the Black Talon/Viper/Warlord back piece for instance?

    6. Can we get the UI to stop eating up memory like ninja turtles in a pizza parlor?

    7. During the Iron Age Heroes contest, Robobo asked that the five winners submit their costume files for a still undisclosed reason. Are we going to see what all of that was about or did it is fall into limbo?

    Just for the record I don't expect any of the questions being presented here in this thread to be taken and answered seriously and honestly by Cryptic. I fully expect the questions that will be picked and answered will all be ones that the UNTIL report already covers.
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  • cybersoldier1981cybersoldier1981 Posts: 2,501 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    Without looking at anyone else's questions (And because if you're getting the same ones multiple times, it should show you that it's important.)

    1: When is the player managed chat ban system going to be omitted?

    2: What is the likeleyhood we will see another ranged weapons pack or Melee weapons pack?

    3: When will we see many of the costume items seen elsewhere in game available to players? (Machetes, Tartrapper pistol, Shadow Army Rifle, Cyberninja Sword, etc?)

    4: Is there a possibility for making all costume pieces available in all materials/textures? (Matte, Leather, Metal, etc.)?

    5: Will we ever be able to make our Nemesis' minions existing mob types (VIPER, ARGENT, DEMON?)

    6: Did you know that the Amityville Horror was actually a made up lie?
  • gamehobogamehobo Posts: 1,970 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    When do you plan on reviewing Crowd Control?
    Specifically:
    • Give back PvP Confuses
    • Give us UI of how strong our hold is in health points
    • Fix the correlation between hold resistance (innate) and hold strength
    • Create a new hold resistance (gained) model to address holding held targets esp. in teams
    • Count Hold Health points toward Open Mission/PvP counters and add perks
    • Kill off Incapacitates special nerf and give us back POT (paralyze over time) powers


    When do you plan on reviewing Telepathy?
    It is riddled with uselessness like ego placate, psychic vortex, mind lock, and mind link and has 0 passive, 0 block, 0 synergy, and 0 actives. Also Manipulator doesn't count toward telepathy power purchases.. so yeah power gating REALLY sucks for telepaths


    When do you plan on finalizing the gear review?
    1. +CC Strength isn't available in either Questionite nor Silver Champions Vendors
    2. +Cooldown Reduction isn't available in either Questionite Secondary Vendor
    3. How are these equal: 139 Dodge Chance = 139 Avoidance = 676 HP = 20 Defense = +46 CrowdControlResistance ??

      Anyone who actually plays this game knows thats VERY VERY far off. The HP, Defense and Mez Resist are all WAY underperforming. at least with specs you can boost the +20 Defense to be worth having.. The HP is static and unaffected by outside influences so it needs to scale or be raised dramatically.. and the +CCResist is a farce

      a) +CCResist does not work and even if it did nothing in PvE as very few NPCs use holds, and the NPCs that do you use holds do not grant hold resistance upon breaking hold (I'm looking at you ZA Fattys and any villain that has Binding of Aratron)
      b) This item SHOULD include Knock resistance, Slow Resistance (aka snares, roots etc), and Disable resistance (aka Crippling Challenge and Travel Power Remover) to be worth anything.
    4. PvP Mods are all idiotic and even if they weren't they're not complete. Please get rid of them and fold their functions into existing stats and pve gear
    5. There are still PLENTY of mods that cant be fused (Avoidance Core, Anti Control Core, Control Core.. ) Please remove them from all the drop tables.
    6. Please change nemesis vendor tables to something we can use, Please update Mentiac's loot as no one has that currency anymore, please give us an adequate transfer rate for Quiptothic Purple stuff in UNITY, Please update Bloodmoon with gear... FIX YOUR DROP TABLES


    When will you fix the myriad of powers and specialization bugs?
    Specifically:
    • AoAC scales with PRE instead of Superstats
    • Celestial Cleansing.. is a tier 3 power that does absolutely nothing
    • Manipulator does not proc on many powers/advantages especially Ego Storm
    • Trapped specialization from Overseer does not proc with Ego Storm
    • Wither has no UI icon and possibly is not working
    • Sentry and Protector Mastery do not respect Cooldown buffs
    • Dominion spec does not buff Confuses while Battle of Wits does
    • Glossolailia Advantage of Soul Mesmerism does not work on players
  • ethanmorriganethanmorrigan Posts: 119 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    The most questions are already asked, but i got two in my mind aswell.

    1. Can the costume restriction for "Player Starter" be removed? If not completely, just for every Alt, so you need at least one char with higher level to unlock all forever?

    2. Could Cryptic choose some trustful players as Ingame-GM? It could help maybe against the amount of reports if more people can investigate it instead an automatic system.
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  • nephtnepht Posts: 6,883 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    Can we haz bunnehs in the park instead of birds.

    Can we haz bunnehs and kittens as an action figure.

    Can munitions haz a briefcase bomb power.
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  • jonsillsjonsills Posts: 6,318 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    Or a bunneh bomb power? :wink:
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  • crosschancrosschan Posts: 920 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    People, if you asked a joke question I would strongly please urge you to edit your post. There's a good chance they will select those instead of actual questions. If you haven't made a post yet and are considering a joke question, please do not. Please.


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  • chalupaoffurychalupaoffury Posts: 2,553 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    Is the magic set coming with the cat AF? I really want a kitty.

    Are we going to see any more comic series?

    The forum has community mods, is there any chance you'd ever appoint community GMs to police zone chat and examine temporary bans from abuse of the spam report system?

    When is telepathy getting a revamp? For that matter, claws?

    Is there any plan to improve Personal Force Field? Even after the touch up force got with the release of the AT, it's still by far the weakest passive in the game.

    Any chance you guys could make some more bow models? Pretty please?

    Some powers have vfx that are downright hideous. The form that goes with the supernatual bestial set, for example. Other powers have vfx that should be able to be turned on all the time, like ice and fire form. Any chance that'll get a look when you set up the auras?

    Any chances we can get more acclaim gear? The current list is rather sparse. Maybe some of that old-school +perception gear?

    Speaking of auras, any chance that down the road you guys might do a similar system for vfx replacements ala the old power replacers? I miss flamethrower gatling guns, that'd be pretty sick to have as a visual option. I'd farm the heck out of anything that turned my dual pistol attacks into lasers.

    Sidekick pet system: Would it be customizable like the nemesis are? Even more importantly, will we have any say on the powers it uses?

    When the nemesis system gets a look over, is there any chance at all that we can customize the nem henchmen? The stock ones are kinda lackluster with the addition of so many new costume pieces.

    ... Endgame? Did you say endgame? Alternate advancement... I know it's pretty far down the road, but for those of us who have had the same main character at level 40 for years, are we gonna be back at square one?

    It's been a topic of debate for a while now, and I don't know if we've ever gotten an official word on the subject: Is it possible that you guys would consider selling expansions to the silver global cap? Currently, some gear (new becomes, especially, and stuff like mask of the fool) sells for so much more than the cap that silvers can't physically buy them in game. Without the crafting mats, they can't even buy those and trade them as another form of currency. Is there any plan to level the playing field a bit?

    Who do I have to buy dinner to convince you guys to make an account wide questionite pool? Seriously, I've got scattered pieces all over the place, and I'm hesitant to blow em on Zen just so I can resell the Zen and get my questionite all on one character. There has to be an easier way. Maybe with the account bank?

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  • planktheoryplanktheory Posts: 15 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    1. Will we be able to fuse catalysts in the future? It'd be useful to put higher ranking catalysts together.

    2. If the level cap is increased, will there be an additional tier to power sets? Or would it simply be a 15th ability? Will the specialization trees use the same set (Arbiter - Warden) or expanded Masteries?

    3. The Foundry... has it been scrapped altogether? Or is it something that you're still looking at bringing into CO?

    Thanks for taking your time to answer everyone's questions!
  • nephtnepht Posts: 6,883 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    crosschan wrote: »
    People, if you asked a joke question I would strongly please urge you to edit your post. There's a good chance they will select those instead of actual questions. If you haven't made a post yet and are considering a joke question, please do not. Please.


    ....Please. :biggrin:

    I am not joking I actually do want bunnys in the park, bunny action figures and a briefcase bomb power.

    I would fling my wallet at the screen for such items.
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  • gandalesgandales Posts: 340 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    Here are mine :biggrin:

    1. Are any plans to balance alerts rewards? While alerts are fun, their rewards are a bit unbalanced, some bosses give Qs, some costume unlocks, others just nothing at all.

    2. As I understood, vehicles are supposed to go beyond simple travel powers. How far are the plans for this combat part in vehicles? and what measures are planned to avoid vehicles shadow the hero himself?

    3. What are you plans for Nemesis system?

    4. Any plans to expand hideouts functionality?

    5. Will the sidekick system involve action figures or they will just stay as a cosmetic feature?

    6. Any plans to make lvl 40 versions of Lairs like stronghold or teleios tower?

    7. Any plans to expand tier4 powers? or include finishing moves or nuke powers?

    8. Any hints on new powersets?

    9. Any plans to update bloodmoon event?

    10. Any plans to upgrade the exchange market or create street sale stands?
  • man515drakeman515drake Posts: 182 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    I know I'm repeating questions but they are really important questions that from reading forum people really want the answers to....

    1/ When will chat banning feature be removed or fixed to prevent innocent people being silenced?

    2/Are we ever going to get answers about the regional exclusions?

    The next to questions are just for me ..........

    3/ When are we going to get the new zones mentioned in the Until Report or are they just devs dreaming about what they would love to do not what they can do with the manpower?

    4/ Is there any chance of getting a plat power set PLEASE ?
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  • itsbrou#5396 itsbrou Posts: 1,778 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    Will ragdoll ever return?
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  • megaskullmonmegaskullmon Posts: 313 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    1: Are you expanding the super group number. So we can hold more then 500?
    2: Are we getting sg base as well?
  • polishlightningpolishlightning Posts: 404 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    1. Are there any thoughts on changing the scoring tables on most alerts to add up damage taken, damage dealt, and healing provided instead of just giving all players 200?

    2. Could we get a power/device that lets us teleport to any respawn point that we have found?
  • quasimojo1quasimojo1 Posts: 642 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    Pick me! I'm going to keep mine simple and straight-forward.

    1.) It definitely seems like Champions Online has had its development budget scaled back, particularly after the launch of On Alert. This is clear from the frequency and type of updates, and the diminished interactions between Cryptic and the users. Is this just a temporary reallocation of resources, or is this the level of support for CO we should expect going forward?

    2.) Will PvP be receiving any more attention going forward?

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  • ukatoenasniukatoenasni Posts: 224 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    Only really have two questions at the top of my list...

    1) Can we get an update on the framework review system? I know I ask this (or some variant) each time you guys do this, but I really am curious about what kind of review and balancing material is in at least the macro-view for powers. Specifically, as review quality has gone up (and it has - aces on that), will some sets that got the short end (Force comes to mind) or those that desperately need it (Telepathy, Sorcery, Celestial, Claws [intra-set]) get a bump in priority? Only two of those are on the current review schedule that we had the last time it was seriously talked about (Celestial and Claws), and while the third isn't exactly perfect (Dual Blades), it's place on the list has always been controversial.

    2) Do you plan to continue expanding sets as event content launches, like the Gadgeteering expansion (for Nighthawk) that was on the PTS for a short while? If so, do you take requests? I bet community input on what kind of powers they'd like to see added in (maybe 2-3 each time?) would be greatly appreciated, particularly if you're going to be there anyway.

    EDIT: So I lied, and have three questions. Curse you fridge logic!

    3) Can we get some love for Ego Blades, Archery, and Claws on the weapon-geo front? To, Claws and Archery have been the red-headed stepchildren of the weapon-geo front, and I think even Ego Blades launched with more options then Claws (and maybe on par or slightly ahead of Archery) when it finally got geo-options. Since then, nothing for either of them.

    3a) Speaking of geos, you're totally going to hook the Boomerang powers up with the option at some point, ri-ight? I don't really expect it to happen at launch (small window for the hookups), but yanno... is it at least being considered? And in a giving moose muffins problem, if you're gonna go through the trouble, what about adding some minor options to the Shuriken powers (break it down like Munitions or Gadgeteering - same or shared geos, but different option) or some of the Chain powers?

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  • wacky99wacky99 Posts: 115 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    Mine's a quickie:
    Are there any plans going forward to amalgamate the travel hubs so you're able to go from any one hub to any other? For example Lemuria to Canada, Vibora Bay to the Desert etc in one jump.

    Actually, a second question:
    Can you throw a bit of time at fixing the UI in relation to groups with more than 5 players - Gravitar alert in particular. One group shows up as per usual, but the other group icons are all squashed up and unreadable. There's no option to fix this it seems (unless I'm missing something). Generally the UI needs a lot of love, but that's a story for a dedicated topic.

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  • pwkampfykaufmannpwkampfykaufmann Posts: 253 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    nepht wrote: »
    Can munitions haz a briefcase bomb power.

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    Uhem...

    1. Will the projects which have been started before On Alert, ie. Hideouts, Nemesis System, Comic Series be continued?

    2. You have mentioned the possibility of Dark Champions. Do you plan on actually using NPCs, villains, factions etc. from the Dark Champions sourcebooks or was that just a comparison?

    3. Can we get an update on the order of framework reviews if anything has changed in that regard?

    4. Currently we have a thred in the PTS section which caters to the 'important' bugs. Will there be a similar task in the future dedicated to the 'fluff' bugs, ie. wrong named mobs, mismatched dialogues etc.?

    5. Concerning vehicles: Will there be vehicle options for every taste? I can easily imagine high-tech jets, like you already promised, but will there also be options for magical (Flying... coach?) or mundane heros (Helicopter?) Are there plans to give the players access to their own version of already existing vehicles (VIPER Anaconda tanks, Osprey gunships, New Harmon Security Vehicles?)

    6. ...no really, can we get a briefcase bomb power?
  • mavryckemavrycke Posts: 90 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    My questions.

    when will we be seeing more characters from the Champions PnP other than nighthawk, since we know he is coming soon.

    When are we going to get more end game level content.

    When are the items that were removed from the re-itemization going to be added back in. The hundreds of costume pieces, the action figures and all of the various neat mission rewards and rare drops.
  • bigfoot765bigfoot765 Posts: 32 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    i have a suggestion on how u can make fire come from staffs or other powers make a fusion system were you can fuse a super power and weapon power e.g. force detonation and frag grenade to make a force grenade so it makes a foce explosion when you throw it or even fuse two powers e.g dust devil and spark storm making spark cyclone i hope you make this happen as it would be great for more customization for heros with 2 sets of powers and something i would like to explore and test out
  • kaiserin#0958 kaiserin Posts: 3,193 Cryptic Developer
    edited July 2012
    1) Beast legs. I'll be blunt, they're horrid looking and have one too many joints. This is primarily due to the feet and not being modeled to specifically work with the legs. In a past Ask Cryptic it was stated that the feet are the way they are to add more options, I want to know if you could take some time and add another foot tab of a few feet modeled to work with the beast legs. You have some great beast legs on your raptor models, I wish to see the same for players.


    2) Will we ever see some truly difficult content? I'm looking for something that's designed to be impossible, something that will pique the brains of optimized teams.


    3) Can we get a review for bleeds?
  • lotar295lotar295 Posts: 903 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    1:How will the whole vehicle system work and what types of vehicles will there be?

    2:Will vehicles be able to cross zones(because they are a form of transportation that makes the super jet irrelevant)

    3:How will this star guardian faction progression play out?

    4:Will Cape glide Travel power use a new mechanic or a recycled one?

    5:How is the Nighthawk mission doing to be set up?

    6:Will the new craft shop Role playing zones have any functionality other than role play?

    5:Will the "dark champions" the report mentioned be NPCs or an entirely different faction to play as?

    6:Will Team members be able to ride in your vehicle as a sort of transport?
  • youganyougan Posts: 117 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    when does the game go free to play?
    when does perfect world take over the game and fix everything you guy's screwed up?
    how long does it take to fix all the millions of bugs in the game?
    are there plans on remaking the character models to reflect the comic style we see in the world?
    how long do we have to wait for an anime hair pack?
    are we getting the separation of TP from the rest?
    are you proud of all the complains cryptic is getting while you ignore all the issues?
    when the new zone is released, can we expect something other then genetic junk?
    when are the alerts made as open alerts and removed as queue instances?
    can we finally get word on how many subs you really have beside the lifers?

    could ask more but you get the picture......
  • stoopidmestoopidme Posts: 250 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    Any chance of some more energy damage passives? Electric form doesn't suit much visually.
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  • battybattybatsbattybattybats Posts: 777 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    Briefcase bomb? why not briefcase machinegun? http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BriefcaseBlaster

    Anyways to questions.

    Other than important ones others have brought up on banned regions, abuse of the chatban system, hideout rooms etc..

    Will we get power replacers back in some form to enable us to get different effects on our powers?

    Is there a way planned to stop vehicles cluttering up the high-traffic areas around defender etc?

    Will Retro Scifi, Pulp, Mystic etc heros get some vehicle options that suit those styles in the intial release or will they have a longer wait? (i'm hoping for a shiny silver streamlined 50's style rocket like this http://www.geocities.ws/ciocc_cat/blastoff.jpg )

    The Nemesis system is seriously cool and would be awesome to see it expanded dramatically and regularly, how soon can we see some work done on it?

    I always do heaps and heaps of nemesis alerts but only once have i ever got to face my nemesis, is something being done to help get a better fairer nemesis alert mechanism sorted so we see less of defaults and more of our actual nemesis? Because it's a terrible waste of awesome potential when people with a nemesis do the alerts over and over again facing heaps of defaults.

    Are there more types of nemesis alerts planned?
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  • thelastsonofzodthelastsonofzod Posts: 658 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    1.) The drifter has gotten several costume pieces, including a few that were previously tied to power replacers. Is there any chance he could get all of the power replacer costume bits, or failing that, that you can introduce a new 'armorer' vendor? As it stands now, there are quite a few costume bits that are out of reach for players.

    2.) Is there a news update on the region ban?

    3.) When will Claws and Celestial be getting their power reviews? They both badly need an update.

    4.) Where will we be able to get aura items? Will they be buyable in the Z/Q-stores? How about vehicles.

    5.) Everyone likes Batjets and tron bikes, but will these vehicles include something more grungy for the everyman Punisher style heroes?
  • kenpojujitsu3kenpojujitsu3 Posts: 1,320 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    How soon can we expect to see an injection of substantive, non-alert, new playable content on Live server?
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  • necroxyd1necroxyd1 Posts: 8 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    My questions would be .

    1- Is there a chance that one day, we could Play as a villain .. or a 'Fable style' system for reputation choices ?
    I know its a taboo question lol

    2- Is there any plan for a new Area ? ex:( china * space base* )

    3- Or plan for a new city ? with all the stuff *Crafting ,taillor , auction exchange*

    4- Do you have plans for special Weapon Skins with mod and fusion ?
    I think if somone got a Fire sword or toxic fist, it should be more powerfull and frequent .
    it would be cool too see players with diferent weapons , all in the place !
    and in a way , it could fit more for Freeform !

    thanx for your time
  • tharkantharkan Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    1. When will the tooltips for equipment be fixed? Ever since I started getting new equipment, I have constantly equipped a new piece of armor only to have it increase/decrease stats I didn't want it to, or say it affects stats that it doesn't affect at all.
    2. When do you expect the next comic mission to be released?
    3. Will we ever get an updated character creation system that lets us customize our characters even more, allowing us to have more variation in faces, body sizes/shapes, and poses?
    4. Is there any chance of the old crafting system being implemented into the game in a way that doesn't clash with the new crafting system?
    5. What new powers (not archetypes, but actual combat powers) are you working on?
    6. When will the "My Champions" page be reimplemented?
  • forutnefireforutnefire Posts: 477 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    1. When will you be removing the chat-ban feature, and what will you be replacing it with?
      Players should not have the right to infringe upon the gaming experience. Personal quarrels, harassment, and prejudice all lead to this Mute Wars going on, and you have been leaving us out in the cold.

    2. What is being done to help the region banned players?
      Many others have addressed this, so I'll just say that you can't call the game "Free For All" if it's not...


    3. When will costumes unlock account wide, the numerous costume creator restrictions be removed, and other glitches be addressed and fixed?
      Ever since On Alert came out, the last item color palette gives no preview. Items do not unlock account wide like the demon pieces. And countless, pointless restrictions are in place to limit customization. (Don't get me wrong--incredible customization is one of the main reasons I'm still here--but it can be better)

    4. Do you have any intention of having a GM or community moderator in the game? If so, how would one volunteer for latter said position?
      You need some sort of authority in-game to help those who need it. As of now, I'd assume 80-90% of players believe you have abandoned them.

    5. Is there any news on a water power set?

    6. When will Flare's statue be put into the MC Powerhouse Theater?
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  • tenebriswolftenebriswolf Posts: 54 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    Only one question that may be asked already :

    - is it possible to separate Travel powers from others, so that we can retcon them without having to go through a full retcon or a heavy amount of gold ?
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  • bioshrikebioshrike Posts: 5,491 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    1. As many, many others have stated - the chat-banning thing has to go. Not only that, but those that abuse it to get others silenced need to be dealt with harshly. You guys *need* a GM in-game to at least monitor MC Zone chat and reign things in when they get out of hand.

    2. Are there any plans to permit newly created freeform characters to select T1 powers if they're in the same set as their energy builder?

    3. Are there any plans to look at issues where players get kicked from the server while creating a new character? For instance, if I go to create a new character, I always get kicked out of the server within about 5 mins. I can play for hours on end w/o issue only *after* I've logged into the live server - thus I end up having to create and save a costume I want to use on a new character using an existing one, then log in, create a new character, load the costume, and proceed to the live server as fast as possible to avoid getting kicked out.

    4. The Adventure Packs and Comic Series both have a minimum level of 11 in order to play them - are there any plans to give Alerts the same treatment?

    5. Are there any plans to rate players based upon their performance within an Alert and to reward them accordingly?

    6. Are there any plans to give Supergroups any actual in-game usefulness, other than unlocking a costume slot and them having a shared chat channel?

    7. Are there any plans to allow searching the Auction House based upon item stats or effects, (like +dodge, +crit, etc)?

    8. Are there any plans to allow us to select "tough" enemies, enforcers, named bosses, or only specific categories of enemies in the Power House Battle Station? Are there any plans to permit us to have the Battle Station spawn test dummies of our exact level, so we can test powers without having to choose a dummy of the nearest power-5 level to ours, or to have to compete with other people for them?

    9. Are there any plans to have travel powers and their advantages on their own retcon track? Are there any plans to have talents, innate characteristics, and super stats on their own retcon tracks? Are there any plans to have specializations on their own retcon track as well?

    10. Are there any plans to get the viper jetpack hooked up for the jetpack travel power? Are there any plans to add more jetpack back pieces?

    11. Are there any plans to add more single or dual pistol attacks - so one could make a dedicated pistol user without having to be a John Woo/Gunkata fighter? Are there any plans to add an Assault Rifle EB? Are there any plans to add a chain EB to might and to give might a crushing-damage version of crippling coils?

    12. Are there any plans to give telepathy a passive, block replacer, active offense/defense, rez, or other actually useful powers?

    13. Are there any plans to permit emanation points for "breath" attacks, like frost breath, fire breath, etc?

    14. Will Bestial Supernatural get its own block? What about munitions or gadgeteering?

    15. Will control powers be looked at to make them worth taking?

    16. Right now, I find that like 99% of my characters take conviction because it's just such a useful power - will similar, straight-forward click-heals be added to any other sets, (get rid of the +max HP and lower the cost accordingly for starters).

    17. Are there any plans to permit sorting or resizing/reshaping of the inventory bag windows, (independent of the regular UI scale).

    18. Are there any plans to balance or adjust rewards for Alerts bosses that are tougher or easier than others - I'm thinking of bosses like Ao'Qephoth, Viper-X, Baron Cimetiere (w/o a crip chal power), etc.

    19. Right now, the Penthouse hideout is better than most others because you can use it to easily travel to MC - can the same functionality be added to other hideouts?

    20. Can the issue with submitting GM tickets timing out be looked at? If you don't want me to report copyright infringers or players harassing other players, just say so - but I hate writing up a detailed report only to have it timeout on me...

    Thanks for reading!
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  • torkes20torkes20 Posts: 9 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    Hello. It's good to know that you guys are interested about our questions. :smile:

    First question: I'd like to know how will the vehicles be like, if they will be Jets, or Cars, or Helicopters. I'm very excited to about this update.

    Second question: How are the new role-play zones going to be like?

    These are my questions for now. Thanks for the attention, and sorry about my bad English =P
  • silviumcsilviumc Posts: 50 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    1. Can you, please, tell us how we'll acquire "items" for the Aura slots?

    2. Can we expect a Sorcery & Telepathy review in the upcoming 12 months?

    3. With the release of the Wizard/Witch set, will you also implement the emanation points tech? Like firing lightning bolts from a staff, or shooting a fireball through a ring?

    4. When can we expect more travel powers with a Magic theme? Let's say...Broom Flight?

    5. Will there be future contests that'll result in our toons/work being feature in CO?

    6. When will you start working on the Foundry?

    7. The alerts costume drops are horribly low. Can something, please, be done about that?

    8. Will we have Magic themed vehicles as well?

    Thank you. :)
  • chaelkchaelk Posts: 7,732 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    1. Any chance of an amendment to the Nemesis database, so you can scroll thruough Nemesis and their descriptions.
    2. ..... no functioning braincells ar 4.30am.......better stop here
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  • tasoseg#9218 tasoseg Posts: 28 Arc User
    edited July 2012
    Before the "Champions Online: On Alert" update, there was a variety of PvP grears at the PvP Vendors!
    After the Update,there are only 2 items to choose which are rather useless for some people.
    My question is,Will the PvP vendors bring new gear?
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  • lopacismynamelopacismyname Posts: 5 Arc User
    edited July 2012

    1) When will the completely ridiculous player chat ban be reviewed and removed?

    2) CC's are a very large part of whats left of this games user-community. What are your plans to help keep that community thriving, like a user/SG controlled zone chat in the PH Theater?

    3) What plans (and when) are in store to create a STO-type foundry for CO?

    4) Talk of a nemesis overhaul has been a year now in the making, especially when F2P happened, so when will the nemesis creation system be updated to the current creation system, with ATs and the like?

    5) When will the color palette in creation/tailor and the color palette in the powers customization be merged?

    6) Where did the "My Characters" links go in my account page?

    7) Does anyone in the decision making seats at Cryptic or PWE hear the lamentations of this community?
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