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  6. Nemesis System Updated

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    Re: Nemesis System Updated

     

    As long as it doesn't involve going into a warehouse/base/office building/cave to kill all of the bad guys and find X number of glowies, I think I'll be OK with it, even if there's a bit of overlap. =)

  7. Regeneration: What am I missing?

    in HERO System Discussion

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    Re: Regeneration: What am I missing?

     

    You are not missing anything - in 5th, 'Extra Time (1 turn)' is listed as a -1 limitation under the healing section rather than -1 1/4 that is listed under the 'Extra Time' power modifier. That makes the cost 8, rather than 7.

     

    The fact that the healing power can not be used more frequently than once per turn on any given target under any circumstances*, you may wisely choose to turn a blind eye to, as that would mean that the power modifier has no actual effect, and so is worth -0, at best.

     

     

     

    *Even if built with decreased re-use duration, which it is not.

     

    Ah, OK, then, that explains the discrepancy.

     

    Sheesh, wasn't 10 per Body much simpler? (And more in line with the usefulness of the power...)

  9. Kinetik is up

    in Other Genres

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    Re: Kinetik is up

     

    Oh, I think if they didn't change anything about the generator it'd look just fine. I know that they changed a LOT of stuff though. I'm just wondering if they made a lot of changes in the standard capes and tights stuff or if they were leaning more toward adding other stuff.

     

    No biggie either way. Every preview clip I've seen of the game is full of woot and awesome, and as long as the game play is good, they have a customer here.

  10. Regeneration: What am I missing?

    in HERO System Discussion

    Posted

    OK, so I wanted to give a brick I made 1 BODY/Turn Regen. I looked it up in my 5th Edition (not revised) and this is what I got:

     

    Regeneration: BODY 1d6 (standard effect: 3 points), Reduced Endurance (0 END; +1/2), Persistent (+1/2) (20 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), -1 1/4), Self Only (-1/2)

     

    Real cost came to 7 pts.

     

    Now I'm sure that when 5th came out, the cost was at 8pts for 1 Body of Regen Healing. I've still got the same 5th book. Using the suggested modifiers, I only get 7 pts real cost.

     

    I'm clearly missing something, or was missing something to start with. What's up with this build?

  11. Kinetik is up

    in Other Genres

    Posted

    Actually, I guess he's been up for a little while, but I just noticed him.

     

    I'm not too impressed by the costume design, mainly because the entire thing could have been done on the original COH costume generator. Makes me wonder where the focus of the new generator is? Monster costume pieces (won't use) or just being able to morph individual body parts? I'm hoping they've added new stuff for the more traditional capes and tights type costumes.

     

    Anyhoo, here's the linky:

     

    http://www.champions-online.com/heroes/kinetik

  12. Which export template for HD on forum?

    in Champions

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    Re: Which export template for HD on forum?

     

    Ok, let me give the second option a try. The text template I have doesn't look so good, so copy-pasta it is:

     

    The Blue Comet
Player:

Val  	Char   	Cost
50  	STR	40
24  	DEX	42
25  	CON	30
12  	BODY	4
13  	INT	3
11  	EGO	2
25  	PRE	15
14  	COM	2

25  	PD	15
25  	ED	20
5  	SPD	16
15  	REC	0
50  	END	0
50  	STUN	0

6"  	RUN	0
2"  	SWIM	0
10"  	LEAP	0
Characteristics Cost: 189

Cost   	Power 	END
15   	Alien Physiology: Damage Resistance (15 PD/15 ED)  	0
7   	Alien Hardiness: Regeneration BODY 1d6 (standard effect: 3 points), Reduced Endurance (0 END; +1/2), Persistent (+1/2) (20 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), -1 1/4), Self Only (-1/2)  	0
5   	Alien Toughness: Lack Of Weakness (-5) for Resistant Defenses  	0
13   	Life Support Field: Life Support (Safe Environment: Zero Gravity; Safe in High Pressure; Safe in High Radiation; Safe in Intense Cold; Safe in Intense Heat; Safe in Low Pressure/Vacuum; Self-Contained Breathing; Sleeping: Character does not sleep) (23 Active Points); Costs Endurance (-1/2), IIF Unbreakable (Costume; -1/4)  	2
50   	Comet Flight Suit: Multipower, 62-point reserve, (62 Active Points); all slots IIF Unbreakable (Costume; -1/4)  	
5u   	1) Combat Flight: Flight 25", combat acceleration/deceleration (+1/4) (62 Active Points); IIF Unbreakable (Costume; -1/4)  	6
5u   	2) Non-Combat Flight: Flight 5", x512 Noncombat, rapid Noncombat movement (+1/4) (62 Active Points); IIF Unbreakable (Costume; -1/4)  	6
5u   	3) FTL Travel: Faster-Than-Light Travel (2 Light Years/second) (62 Active Points); IIF Unbreakable (Costume; -1/4)  	0
Powers Cost: 105

Cost   	Skill
5   	+1 with HTH Combat 
3   	Criminology 12- 
3   	Deduction 12- 
3   	Interrogation 14- 
3   	KS: Galactic Law 12- 
3   	Language: English (American) (completely fluent) 
2   	Navigation (Space) 12- 
5   	Paramedics 13- 
3   	PS: Intergalactic Police Officer 12- 
3   	Shadowing 12- 
3   	Streetwise 14- 
3   	Tactics 12- 
3   	Teamwork 14- 
2   	TF: Science Fiction & Space Vehicles 
4   	WF: Beam Weapons, Energy Weapons 
Skills Cost: 48

Cost   	Perk
8   	Fringe Benefit: Interstellar Police Powers 
Perks Cost: 8

Total Character Cost: 350

Val   	Disadvantages
25   	Hunted: Viper 8- (Mo Pow, NCI, PC has a Public ID or is otherwise very easy to find, Capture) 
20   	Hunted: Russian Mob 8- (As Pow, NCI, PC has a Public ID or is otherwise very easy to find, Harshly Punish) 
15   	Hunted: Villain TBD 8- (As Pow, PC has a Public ID or is otherwise very easy to find, Harshly Punish) 
10   	Physical Limitation: Knows Little of Earth Culture (Frequently, Slightly Impairing) 
20   	Psychological Limitation: Code Vs. Killing (Common, Total) 
20   	Psychological Limitation: Duty Bound (Very Common, Strong) 
15   	Reputation: "Boy Scout" Type Hero, 14- 
15   	Social Limitation: Secret Identity (Frequently, Major) 
10   	Social Limitation: Famous (Frequently, Minor) 

Disadvantage Points: 150
Base Points: 200
Experience Required: 0
Total Experience Available: 0
Experience Unspent: 0

     

    Ah, cool. That works. Rep to you!

  14. Which export template for HD on forum?

    in Champions

    Posted

    Crossposting this since HD forum seems slow:

     

    OK, I'm probably missing something really obvious here, as everyone else seems to know how to do this. Since HTML is turned off in the forums, what's everyone using as an export format to display their HD character sheets on the forums nowadays? I tried a search, but didn't get good results.

  15. Offline CoX Character Generator

    in Champions

    Posted

    Re: Offline CoX Character Generator

     

    Well, the first hit on Google if you put in "City of Heroes character creator" is that page. If NC Soft doesn't want it up, they could have it removed. Not our job to enforce their copyright. And "illegal" is a bit strong of a word to use for a civil issue. I'm going to assume that if NC Soft hasn't taken steps to have the download taken off the site in question, they don't care too much about it.

     

    EDIT: Removing site URL.

     

    It's in VA, so not exactly hard for them to slap a DCMA on the guy hosting the file if they want to.

     

    Edit: Apparently, NCSoft keeps gamers hours. I'll call them back at noon Central time and simply ask them if they care that this guy is distributing the freebie now.

     

    Edit: Ok, I left my info with their tech support who is going to forward it to their legal department. So, when (if) they contact me back, I'll update the thread and let you all know if it's OK with NCSoft to use the file.

  16. Adventure Ideas For The Late 80s And The Berlin Wall

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    Re: Adventure Ideas For The Late 80s And The Berlin Wall

     

    Hmm, I worked all night in our unit armory, handing out weapons to the other MPs who were working all night guarding stuff that wasn't in much real danger.

     

    I'd suppose the biggest problem would have been someone using the commotion as cover for some bigger plot. Like maybe a supernatural organization sneaking from one side to the other to steal some mystical Nazi artifact from a museum or the like.

  17. So what concepts are you tempted to play on the MMORPG anyway?

    in Other Genres

    Posted

    Re: So what concepts are you tempted to play on the MMORPG anyway?

     

    I'm leaning toward my first hero, ever. The Blue Comet. (Inspired by my pajamas around age five or so. They were blue. With a comet.) Flying brick. Member of the Comet Corps. He has the powers of brickiness and flying. And smashing through cardboard box walls.

     

    Here's a version I whipped up in HD. Basic Flying Brick Intergalactic LEO: http://www.herogames.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1844546&postcount=3

  18. What Have You Watched Recently?

    in Non-Gaming Discussion

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    Re: What Have You Watched Recently?

     

    The Brothers Bloom: Was OKish.

     

    Taken: Pretty fun action, love Liam Neeson, but he was a bit too indestructible in this one. Super linear action flick plot.

     

    Benjamin Button: He lived backward. He died. Meh, I'll have one plot please. Even less plot than Taken. Gimmick not enough to sell it to me and the Mrs. Pattern Ghost.

     

    Wall-E: Great fun!

     

    Finished off Season 2 of Wind at My Back: Family friendly drama set in the Depression in Canada (1932-33 so far). The actress playing Grace is worth watching it by herself. Her performance is brilliant. Steals show from the main actress. Show went five seasons. 1,2, and 4 are rentable, but nobody has seasons 3 and 5, so it's eBay for them. Wife's pick, but I approve.

     

    Primeval kicked off its 3rd season on BBC America. Dinosaurs and Futurebeasts on the loose in the UK! Maybe not great television, but good solid fun.

  25. Offline CoX Character Generator

    in Champions

    Posted

    OK, removing the URL from the OP. Here's what NCSoft's support had to say. Just sent me an e-mail back today (6/11):

     

    Hello,

     

    For a variety of reasons, we do ask that the standalone character creator not be hosted or distributed. Among other things, it's quite out of date, and it wasn't intended for distribution in most territories. If you have the address of a website where it is available, I'd appreciate it if you could provide it so that we can take a look and request that it be removed if need be. If you have any other questions, please let me know.

     

    Regards,

    GM Peldor

    City of Heroes Support Team

     

    On the bright side, I was able to create another 14 day CoX trial account on my existing NC Soft master account. So, if you're a former CoXer, and just want to mess with the costume creator, the more up to date in game version is readily available.

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