New Powersets for i11

A quote from Positron IIRC:

"Dual Blades was the winner of the "offensive powerset" poll. Psionic Weaponry was second, and Street Fighting was a distant third (but strangely had huge forum support in the discussions).

The winner of the "defensive powerset" poll was... Shields. And we did try to implement this for Issue 11. The only problem was to make Dual Blades as cool as possible, that left us without the time to get Shields done in time for the release. Shields is the single most complicated powerset we will ever do. The amount of animations it involves is staggering. But we DO KNOW you want it. It is on the list of things to get into the game!

Willpower was second place, and a lot simpler animation-wise. Castle had some really cool ideas for it, so it got the greenlight. (Third place was Growth, another troublesome-in-the-engine powerset).

So there you have it. I expanded upon the troubles of Shields a little at PAX, so those of you who caught me there got the full story on that, and probably shared it elsewhere in the forums that I haven't read yet."

Also other DB news, Colder and I have decided to lower our prestige requirements for storage access to 100k. We also may be acquiring a new coalition group in our old buddies, Riders of Apocalypse. More details as this comes in.

In September on Friday the 7th, there will be a SG fair in Galaxy City near the main hall there. We could use some new members so if you'd like to come out for this event, pull on the ol' SG threads and come mix with me. :) The whole weekend will be Rush weekend with lots of activities. Look for the thread in Triumph forum.

Chica wants to run Citadel TF on Monday at noon I believe. Deep also mentioned doing Positron. Have a happy Labor Day weekend all!

The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers...

Well Shakespeare may have had a bad lawyer day when he went down that road, and I feel his pain. I was trying to organize a charity event in game for some organizations that support wounded troops coming home. To sum up my efforts I will post my email to Ex Libris, who was helping me in this effort:

Subject: Re: Charity Event for Troops

Well Ex I finally got answers from both charities. They do not wish to have their organizations name, links, or calls for support posted on the game as they feel they would be endorsing this company or its products. In the end it is all typical excuses from lawyers to run away out of fear of potential legal issues. So, my effort to help raise funds for their worthy cause will be a no go. If I wanted to organize an event, say such as a walk-a-thon or a charity run where people pay to participate and the money then goes to them then that is ok. However, if I go online using NCSoft's game to do so (ask for support), well now we have the lawyers involved, or at least on their end. Oh well, this world bothers me to no end at times. Politicians and Lawyers will run us into the ground. Oh well, I tried. Thank you for giving me direction in the effort.

Baba


So as far as I am concerned, this countries common sense meter is pegged out on "DUH." What can you do. Well see you at the polls in November until then, I need to move my family up so I will be on and off for the next week or two.

Insider Information

Well as some of you know, I am a dog trainer in the law enforcement world. Having some inside info on the real Michal Vick confession, I felt compelled to share it with you all. Keep it on the DL, I don't want to lose my sources yo.

Good Cop Bad Dog

MUNST

There is a new room in the base! If you go into the generator room, you will find a purple room with 5 enhancement tables. These bins are free for alls, meaning if you find something in there you like, you are free to take it. So if you have any SOs you are willing to donate, stick them in there. M=Magic, U=Mutant, N=Natural, S=Science, T=Tech. Please sort them by origin. If you have IOs you wish to donate, put them wherever. The enhancement bin in the original workshop (where the salvage racks and IO table are) is still PRIVATE. If your name is not on it, do NOT take it. Do we want to reconsider lowering our prestige levels for storage access. Please comment and let's talk about it.

Wandering Sword, katana/regen was Triumph's Tog Dog
The PvPEC Top Dog duel was quite a bit of fun. Azrharn who is normally quite the lord of the ring in duels got beaten. Won one, but 2 defeats. At least they were by 2 of the winners of the tournament. Sunny did a great job running it.

Today, I will be hosting a free-for-all tourney in Pocket D. There will be 3 divisions of a Super 32, 30 minute timed.

Lightweight Division (lvl 22-26): 5pm SHARP
Middleweight Division (lvl 32-37) 5:45 SHARP
Cruiserweight Division (lvl 38-40) 6:30 SHARP
It is recommended you show up early to reserve your spot. This event will be limited to 32 participants per division. No teaming allowed. This will be a pointed event for a top server prize. Incidently, there will be a Super Heavyweight Division FFA (lvl 47-50) on the TEST server on Sunday, 8/26th @ 6:30pm PT/9:30pm ET.

Congrats to our very own DeepCut who kicked butt in the FFA

This made me laugh

Clever costumes

Come get your Accolade!

Az and I plan on getting the new Watchman/Watchwoman Accolade badge (temporary psi resist) on some of our toons now that the invasions are back on a part time basis.

Anyone who wants to get in on the bomb-disarming, xenophobia fun can find us anxiously awaiting invastion warnings on Saturday, August 18th at 11am pacific.

Return of the Rikti and PvPEC REVOLUTION

Ixnay on the PvPEC base raid-ay. The format Darque came up with is too involved and would require a month's worth of committment.

Anyhoo, here is a schedule of all REVOLUTION events. At least visit the page and tell me how wonderful it looks. I will be running the Free-For-All on Triumph. That might be kind of fun!
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By popular demand, the Rikti Invasion will return for limited engagements across Paragon City and the Rogue Isles through September! If you didn’t accumulate your badges from the event, this will be your chance to get in on the action!

The below schedule are dates in which a 24 hour Rikti Invasion will take place. You can plan on the event starting at approximately 10 AM Central (11 AM Eastern) on each day and then turning off at approximately the same time the following day. For example, at apx. 10 AM Central on Tuesday, August 14th, we will start the invasion event. It will run for 24 hours and then turn off at apx. 10 AM Central on Wednesday, August 15th.

Tuesday, August 14th
Saturday, August 18th
Thursday, August 23rd
Sunday, August 26th
Friday, August 31st
Sunday, September 2nd
Wednesday, September 12th
Saturday, September 15th
Monday, September 17th
Saturday, September 22nd

Happy Saturday!

A few things:

1) Katie Hannon TF tomorrow at 11am PST/2pm EST - full version

2) The PvPEC is going to have a base raid event on test. This would give us a chance to have all our coalies come with us to have a bit of fun in a raid. You can bring any toon you like (doesn't have to be in DB)! Let me know if you are interested! Not sure on the details but you'll get them when they are available.

3) Enhancement storage: did we want a room where we can have free-for-all enhancement drops? That way if you are looking for something or some fool is crazy enoough to work on their portable worktable accolade, they can drop stuff in there for the lowbies? I can make a seperate room for it. These will accessible only to captains and up. Thoughts?

Thinking of expanding?

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Gravity Storm!

Hey gang!

I'm thinking of making a Grav/Storm Controller for Vi's SG Big Cheese. I was just wondering if anyone had any tips or info to share on the set.

I know Baba has Gravity and Az has an Earth/Storm. Does anyone have any wisdom to pass along? What powers are staples? Which ones should I avoid?

TPvPL

If you are interested in getting your PvP on, they are forming a Triumph PvP League that will run for about 8 weeks with matches being on Friday or Saturday. This will be run at 47-50. I will be joining with Dunizel or RnR so if you'd like to take a break from the Rikti grind, this might be fun. Will certainly be educational, that's for sure!

The sign up thread is here

Incidently, there will be a Siren's Call zone event tomorrow night at 7pm hosted by Sunny Delight.

Does anyone want to run a TF on Sunday? Charron needs her witch hat so maybe Katie Hannon?

Repelling the Invaders!

Per COH announcement: The Invasion will be ending Tuesday 8.7.07 as a daily event. It can still be triggered in a single, random zone through player actions, however. In addition, we are planning on bringing the full-scale Invasion event back on random days throughout August and September, and possibly beyond.

I have quite a few toons I'd like to get the psionic resist accolade on. If you are in the same boat, post in the comments and we can get ourselves a little Rikti butt-kicking event going, DB style!

Riders of Apocalypse

Well, RoA has asked if we'd be willing to do a raid with them. Considering I can't get so much as a single volunteer to stand around Warburg for 10 minutes as stalker bait, I'm assuming we won't be able to field much of a team. I never see anyone on that much anymore really, so the thought of organizing this kinda makes me cringe. If you feel otherwise, please let me know.

Stalker Event - HELP

I still need a few more bodies to help with the Stalker Event this Saturday at noon pacific. I'd love to have some of you along. It'll be held in Warburg so anyone over level 30 would be fine. Please RSVP.

Pwetty pwease? :D

Charity Event Committee starts here

I am going to try to get a Player Event going with some focus towards the Charities that help the troops that come home with serious injuries. I can hold an event and spam info about the stuff, but I would like to find some way to make this a fund raiser too. Any ideas or thoughts would be appreciated. At the moment, I am mulling a Pocket D event on Test Server, with a Costume Contest and a PvP event, with some prizes from the Wound Warrior Project. BUT at the moment I am funding the shin dig, so, since the Secret Service hasn't paid me yet...that idea is on hold. I am going to send some ideas to Ex Libras who wanted to help out and join. Also gonna contact w00tradio to see if they can get on board.

Any and all ideas welcome.

Happy Birthday Deep and Tzadkayle!

We have two birthday boys! Deep's is today, and Tzadi's is tomorrow! Where's the party?

Just a reminder, LGTF is today. The stalker event will be held on Sat, Aug. 4th at noon pacific. So if you have a lamb for the slaughter, sign 'em up!

And while I doubt any of us are thrilled with the pictures, most of you know that Deep, Chica and I got together when she visitied southern Cali.
Pic 1
Pic 2

Lady Grey Task Force

It's Issue 10 and we at last have a new task force! This one is no where near as challenging as the STF but with new maps and a special ending, it's a fun romp through the Rikti War Zone.

It is level 45+ and you can bring hero or villain. Stock up on breaks because you won't be able to leave the zone without breaking the team! It will be held on Saturday, July 28th at noon pacific/3pm eastern.

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I will be testing a new PvPEC event that is stalker specific. While I know most of us don't have a stalker high enough (lvl 30), I need some volunteers to be bounties/prey. THe date has not been set, but will be shortly. No PvP experience required but must be of level 30 or higher.

A brief moment for real life...

Not to be a downer, but got news two more of my former USAF members in my last unit got hit with an IED recently, one of them will be lucky to keep his arm. If you have some spare cash, here are some good fund raisers to support guys and gals like him that come home chewed up from humanities ugliness. All politics aside, these people mostly are serving to earn cash, a living, and serve our country and allies. Hard to swallow watching TV with all the back and forth with politicians etc, but having stood by their side, it is true. I am not posting to sway anyones feelings, just looking out for the poor kid who came home facing a new life with a broken body. Check out these sites if you are interested in helping, if not, no problem.

Intrepid Center

Wounded Warrior

Hire a Hero

Support our Troops

The Rikti Have Arrived

New zone, new maps, new missions, new taskfoce and more! Come enjoy the lag of the new Rikti War Zone!

Unsure what the zone holds? Check out this video narrated by Positron (who really needs to work on this voice-over skills. :)

Let's get a TF going this weekend

Anyone need a certain TF going? I have been busy as snot with my new job and had little time to play. PvP has been hard, I took my old comp with me and have had some lag issues in a few of the zones, so not sure if I can dust off 'Roo for the event. But I am game for a group TF if anyone wants to.