Holy smokes! A new forum!

[Adjanah]

Myself and Lira have been oh-so-secretly testing City of Heroes and Villains these last couple of days. And for my part at least I must say I find it to be a lot of fun. There is little to no rp to be had from what I've managed to dig up so far, but that should not say we cannot create it ourselves. It is a lovely setting, and should make for nice and **FUN** rp.

I for one have made myself a lovely villain mastermind called The Orange Ordeal...modelled somewhat off the Joker, complete with poison vials, henchman and a suit so snazzy you could cut cheese on it. I'm poking a slying superhero as well, and will update this thread with more in-depth stuff when I get to it. Arch, Lira or anyone with knowledge about it, feel free to add your input here as well.

I wholeheartedly encourage anyone feeling a bit down with mmo's lately to pick it up. I got both CoH and CoV in a collected pack for the price of about 10 pounds, so there's really no excuse not to get it and check it out.

Feel free to look me up on the Union server, under either my Villain-alias Orange Ordeal or my hero Jetflare.

[Archibold]

Also there is a completely free 14 day trial with no strings attached ( read - no cc attached )

[Adjanah]

That too! That's the one Lira is playing actually...he got mine from my pack. ^^

[Haelewulf]

*sighs* Alright, alright... I cave, I'll roll a new toon on Union.

Although the temptation to roll a broadsword/regen scrapper in green armour called Wulfy is extremely strong... I think I'll go with a combo I've always wanted to try (since Wulfy would be a reincarnation of the Sanctified, my first ever hero). *grins*

Tanking for the win!

[Lirandel]

Hm. Well. Hm... I think for those that needs a change of pace from LOTRO. Definently should give COH a chance. I for one is not giving up on LOTRO or any of the events planned by me or some of the brothers and sisters of the Thorn. The way I see it. I need inspiration from another source. So this is an invitation to you all. Come and join for some casual RP, exploration and fun. Below is a Thumps Up and Thumps Down as I view it.

Thumps Up:
Modern environment giving you a good feeling of either being a Villain or Hero, Unique customization in character design, abilities. (Took me three hours to make the character just right heheh.) Good storylines, Team play vs solo play is balanced. Every mission you accept can be taken Solo or in group. (Some though are team related... Although they are few). Classes are well balanced and fun to play. No looting system. You get enhancements to your powers. Enhancements which you through recipes can create on your own to get that extra buff you need. Ergo AH is focused around enhancements, recipes and salvage which you in return can build your very own hive of Evil mongrels or a base for Super mongrels. You can have several different suits on your character as you lvl. Making that civilian clothes versus when you go Supermode. Many good emotes for RP.
You can fly, teleport, run faster than hell, jump or use a jump pack if you wish. And these are just some of the powers that you can learn. In short there are no boundaries for that special character you want to play/RP. And much, much more.

Thumps Down:
There is definently lacking RP. Have yet to find someone who is rping other than the knight me and Adj met who had been thrown to the future by an evil mage. The community is lacking maturity. But to avoid these "Kids" just look at the many names like: Batttman, Superrrwoman, Ravennnnnnnn, Dooooooom etc... There is a naming policy though according to the community. So they dont last long Or get forced to change the name. Well heres me being naive...
The game appears somewhat old (2003) But that is only on the Hero side. The Villain sides cities, called the Rogue Isles, are much better in design. And darker of course. The Toons are a bit old mechanic wise. And so are the NPC's.
But here I am comparing with AOC and the new races in WOW. LOTRO is lacking in this regard as well. You definently get lonesome if you dont have someone to play with. (Adj) So company is somewhat a must sometimes... (Miss you guys )

Well that is some of it. More to come later, when RL is not running wild...

Your Brother

Lira

[Sayvara]

There *is* a trial?! Spankings en masse to you Janah, you said there wasn't!

Alright you silly spandex-savants... instructions and linkys, cough 'em up, on the double!

/S

[Adjanah]

Well yes, as said further up in the thread there IS a 14 day tral code included for a friend WHEN YOU BUY THE GAME, silly Sayv. But no, there is at present no download-and-play-foar-free trial. There was once, but that was for a limited time only.

I'd give you mine, but SOMEone is using that... *giggles at Lira* ...but you still need the CD to install it from, unless you know of OTHER sources...

[Sayvara]

Well yes, as said further up in the thread there IS a 14 day tral code included for a friend WHEN YOU BUY THE GAME, silly Sayv. But no, there is at present no download-and-play-foar-free trial. There was once, but that was for a limited time only.

I'd give you mine, but SOMEone is using that... *giggles at Lira* ...but you still need the CD to install it from, unless you know of OTHER sources...

Alright... can someone of you pesky pirates point me to a torrent? The game is not available in Sweden for less than 250+ SEK.

/S

[Archibold]

Well yes, as said further up in the thread there IS a 14 day tral code included for a friend WHEN YOU BUY THE GAME, silly Sayv. But no, there is at present no download-and-play-foar-free trial. There was once, but that was for a limited time only.

I'd give you mine, but SOMEone is using that... *giggles at Lira* ...but you still need the CD to install it from, unless you know of OTHER sources...

Not true

CLICKY HERE FOR YOUR FREEEEE TRIAL !!!!!

[Haelewulf]

Alrighty, I'm in and on Union, with Bagg O'Anvils (Villain) and the soon-to-be-created Sack O'Anvils (Hero).

Where do you chaps frequent?

[Archibold]

Guys use global chat handle ! It is one name for all villain and hero characters you have.

Mine is:

@Archibold

[Felaion]

Free Trials! That I CAN do!

I'll be checking it out as soon as possible!

Union server, right?

[Haelewulf]

Union it is, laddie! And I have to say, I prefer playing my hero to playing my villain. Incidentally, what sort of tone are we looking for for RP here? I have two options for backstories, one is humorous, the other is more traditionally Marvel/DC, etc.

Global chat handle is, I believe, @Bagger Anvils.

Actual hero name is Sack O'Anvils.

You thought I was big before... mwahahaha. *grins*

Can we have everyone's global handles, names, and whatnot, please?

[Lirandel]

The tone is the Batman Series. Think the fifties, bright colours, lots of humour and slapstick...

My tag is Dr. Vortex. My villain so to speak... An english psychiatrist, which although eccentric has had a mental breakdown with several quirks to follow.

And my hero. Gloomwing. A candyfloss, bubblegum-eating teenager with dreams of prom night and the handsome Mark Austin at school... She is of course a sidekick, to one of you guys if that can be arranged

[Beodric]

Well yes, as said further up in the thread there IS a 14 day tral code included for a friend WHEN YOU BUY THE GAME, silly Sayv. But no, there is at present no download-and-play-foar-free trial. There was once, but that was for a limited time only.

I'd give you mine, but SOMEone is using that... *giggles at Lira* ...but you still need the CD to install it from, unless you know of OTHER sources...

Not true

CLICKY HERE FOR YOUR FREEEEE TRIAL !!!!!

bah heros bah bah bah !!!!!!

archi is there one for villians?:P