Official WD City of Heroes Thread

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Originally Posted by a d e p t

Exactly.

In fact, we should split up whenever we have 4 people on if we want the XP gain to be maximized.

Of course, better XP does not necessarily mean more fun overall, so personally I would do this only if/when we need to. ;)

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It's all a matter of the fun factor. I agree with adept in that splitting up the team when we're all on would not be as much fun. I also think that people should not worry about lagging to far behind in leveling. We should all come to some sort of an agreement as to how far these toons should level before laying off playing them. I think it is ideal to play with a group that is within about 2 lvls of everyone. For the lower people in the team the bonus xp will help them move up quicker, and it is still beneficial to the upper lvl members. I think the important issue is not to have people feel left out who can't play as much as they wish they could. I think I can safely say that everyone in the group has alternate toons that they can play and be happy with. I also realize that everyone wants to get to that great next power, however, I think we have to consider what is best for the team first. I can honestly say I really like playing my toon, however, playing on Teamspeak with the whole group is really where the fun is for me.

Soooooo, with all that said, I think we may have to come up with some sort of guidelines for team membership that address such things as leveling, communication, etc. Also, we may want to form a Teen version of our group so that we can level our Alts happily. I think this little extra work can go a long way into having a fun, tight-knit group.

What do you guys think?

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Originally Posted by Carbonado

It's all a matter of the fun factor. I agree with adept in that splitting up the team when we're all on would not be as much fun. I also think that people should not worry about lagging to far behind in leveling. We should all come to some sort of an agreement as to how far these toons should level before laying off playing them. I think it is ideal to play with a group that is within about 2 lvls of everyone. For the lower people in the team the bonus xp will help them move up quicker, and it is still beneficial to the upper lvl members. I think the important issue is not to have people feel left out who can't play as much as they wish they could. I think I can safely say that everyone in the group has alternate toons that they can play and be happy with. I also realize that everyone wants to get to that great next power, however, I think we have to consider what is best for the team first. I can honestly say I really like playing my toon, however, playing on Teamspeak with the whole group is really where the fun is for me.

Soooooo, with all that said, I think we may have to come up with some sort of guidelines for team membership that address such things as leveling, communication, etc. Also, we may want to form a Teen version of our group so that we can level our Alts happily. I think this little extra work can go a long way into having a fun, tight-knit group.

What do you guys think?

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I agree. I want to have fun and being able to talk to you guys when we team up is probably the best part. And since nobody bothered to tell you Carb, there is a low level chapter of the group called Ghosts of War.

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Originally Posted by meatwad

I agree. I want to have fun and being able to talk to you guys when we team up is probably the best part. And since nobody bothered to tell you Carb, there is a low level chapter of the group called Ghosts of War.

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He was in it before. ;)

I recall being the one who inviter Carb into PoW, stealing him from GoW.

The unspoken idea was that GoW could consist of our lower level alts and non-WD members without as much approval being required for invites. PoW was intended for levels 15 and up, upon either the approval of the sargeants/generals or WD forums membership.

The reality is now that PoW also includes our favourite alts (I have Fracas in there now, inept has 1 or 2 also, etc.) and that we are inviting more players to join. Just last night I was asked by another player if we had room in our SG for him. More on that later once I've played with him a bit more.

Since PoW is the defacto official SG for us, GoW has fallen into disuse. I believe only 2 other toons besides Io Dinah and Jamez Hetfield are in it now. It's pretty much a ghost of what it once was. Pun.


Carb had a good point in keeeping our mains as close together as possible, but I think 4 levels difference is also acceptable. Then again, I play a tank, so maybe 3 would be best. :p

Problem is, not everyone has the time required to keep up, or are using ATs which level slower than others, etc...

It's a good idea, but in practice it may prove a bit difficult.

Personally, I would put more responsibility on higher level toons in the sense that if they team up with lower levels within the SG that they would be willing to help those lowbies level a bit faster.

The level difference is not a problem unless we are planning a task force together, at which point it becomes critical.


Speaking of task forces... what's everyone doing Friday night?

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Originally Posted by a d e p t

Speaking of task forces... what's everyone doing Friday night?

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I've got a poker freeroll on Royal Vegas at 7 on Friday. If I get knocked out early I could do a TF. :thumbs:

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Originally Posted by a d e p t

The level difference is not a problem unless we are planning a task force together, at which point it becomes critical.


Speaking of task forces... what's everyone doing Friday night?

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The Task Force issue is the thing I had in mind when I made my first post about this topic. By spreading our toons levels out it does result in everyone either doing the TFs with other people or having group members race to catch while the higher levels sit around. This issue would be my motivation for keeping the team as close as possible in level.

Also, I'm up for the Manticore TF this friday.

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Originally Posted by Carbonado

The Task Force issue is the thing I had in mind when I made my first post about this topic. By spreading our toons levels out it does result in everyone either doing the TFs with other people or having group members race to catch while the higher levels sit around. This issue would be my motivation for keeping the team as close as possible in level...

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I agree.

Although now with a seemingly growing pool of SG players to team with, we may very well find ourselves evolving into smaller units of similar-levelled toons - and that's OK too. The "core" unit will most likely always remain.

I know I have my favourite people/toons to team with. Some are leaving, others are less present, but if I could handpick teammates for a TF or mission, they'd be on my short list. ;)

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Originally Posted by Carbonado

Also, I'm up for the Manticore TF this friday.

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Sign me up. :cool:

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Originally Posted by a d e p t

I know I have my favourite people/toons to team with. Some are leaving, others are less present, but if I could handpick teammates for a TF or mission, they'd be on my short list. ;)

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I hope I'm on that list :)

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Originally Posted by Carbonado

I hope I'm on that list :)

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Legally, I could plead the 5th, but I'm not an American citizen so I'll say "yes" isntead.

J/K https://forums.windrivers.com/images.../2005/03/1.gif


Seriously, you'd have to be for me to have invited you over to PoW instead of leaving you all alone in Gow, no? https://forums.windrivers.com/images.../2005/03/1.gif

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Originally Posted by a d e p t

Seriously, you'd have to be for me to have invited you over to PoW instead of leaving you all alone in Gow, no?

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It was really lonely over there in GoW, now that you mention it. :)

Of course, that invitation came before I realized Stalemate now would have competition in the invulnerability department... and one that could actually put a pounding on the baddies better than he could ever hope to...



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I'm on for Friday.

I'd also like to make a note about a form of power leveling that we never exploit. Splitting up and hunting in the same zone. By splitting into 2 groups or more we can have a large team and the XP pours in as one teaam is "arresting" at the same time as another. i.e. - double the XP or something like that.

If we split into 3 teams and hunted...

Anyway, I can hunt on my own and take whole mobs out easy so if buzz and stale go one way while I go another and carb goes of with Major, we could rake in the XP. Especially now that we have some other controllers/defenders who are interested in hanging with us.

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Originally Posted by ilovetheusers

I'm on for Friday.

I'd also like to make a note about a form of power leveling that we never exploit. Splitting up and hunting in the same zone. By splitting into 2 groups or more we can have a large team and the XP pours in as one teaam is "arresting" at the same time as another. i.e. - double the XP or something like that.

If we split into 3 teams and hunted...

Anyway, I can hunt on my own and take whole mobs out easy so if buzz and stale go one way while I go another and carb goes of with Major, we could rake in the XP. Especially now that we have some other controllers/defenders who are interested in hanging with us.

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I have no idea why we never did that before. :eek2:

Higher level toons can hang out in the red areas while the lower ones can hunt in the yello/orange. :cool:

Hey Damned Angel... I see you reading up in here...
Have we managed to convert you to "pay to play" yet? https://forums.windrivers.com/images.../2005/03/1.gif

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Originally Posted by ilovetheusers

I'm on for Friday.

I'd also like to make a note about a form of power leveling that we never exploit. Splitting up and hunting in the same zone. By splitting into 2 groups or more we can have a large team and the XP pours in as one teaam is "arresting" at the same time as another. i.e. - double the XP or something like that.

If we split into 3 teams and hunted...

Anyway, I can hunt on my own and take whole mobs out easy so if buzz and stale go one way while I go another and carb goes of with Major, we could rake in the XP. Especially now that we have some other controllers/defenders who are interested in hanging with us.

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Cool. PoW Gold team and Black team. Just like the X-Men. :thumbs:

I was trying to emulate Buzzerbeater's tactics and fighting style with Fracas yesterday and I think I managed to do it fairly well, as Fracas bit the dust about 5 times throughout the evening - just like his tutor. :p


Seriously, even though Carbonado's mission was probably given to him by Beelzebub himself, it was a hoot and a half. I don't recall a mission this hard being so enjoyable. https://forums.windrivers.com/images.../2005/03/1.gif


Blasters may be squishy, but they pack a punch. :cool: