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Champions Online - Men in Tights (and Furries, Oh God the Furries)

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  • Dr. FaceDr. Face King of Pants Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Bitstream wrote: »
    Tag wrote: »
    Irond Will wrote: »
    so what is ragdoll?

    Better knock back physics.

    Instead of the standard guy-clutches-chest-and-falls-forward death animation that every humanoid enemy gets, Ragdoll physics allow the enemy model to collapse where they are naturally or, more entertainingly, get thrown all over the damn place limbs flailing and end up draped over the scenery.

    My Force character can't wait for this. I wanna see guys getting their heads stuck in chain link fences and bodies draped on telephone wires.

    Dr. Face on
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  • AkinosAkinos Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Hey guys! Coworker brought in Psycho Donuts, I got a Captain Crunch donut! http://twitpic.com/lmore

    Also how's it going?

    Akinos on
  • TagTag Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Hehe that looks a lot like my Voodoo Doughnuts favorite. Guess everyone recognizes the penultimate cereal's greatness.

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    Tag on
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  • BitstreamBitstream Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Thanks guys, you just saved me a bunch of money on lunch.

    blaaaarrghrgrhrgh

    Bitstream on
  • IvanIssacsIvanIssacs Skull Leader SDF-1Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    That donut is the best. Share it Akinos.

    IvanIssacs on
  • TagTag Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Bitstream wrote: »
    Thanks guys, you just saved me a bunch of money on lunch.

    blaaaarrghrgrhrgh

    Blasphemer!

    Tag on
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  • chrono_travellerchrono_traveller Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Akinos wrote: »
    Hey guys! Coworker brought in Psycho Donuts, I got a Captain Crunch donut! http://twitpic.com/lmore

    Also how's it going?

    That is ... uh ... how do I put it ... interesting to say the least.

    So, I googled psycho donuts to see what this thing is about, and it does have some very interesting looking donuts. Then I looked a couple links down and found this link. And I facepalmed.

    Anyways, the new powerhouse is pretty nice, but I haven't gotten to try it out much yet.

    chrono_traveller on
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  • WrenWren ninja_bird Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Bitstream wrote: »
    Tag wrote: »
    Irond Will wrote: »
    so what is ragdoll?

    Better knock back physics.

    Instead of the standard guy-clutches-chest-and-falls-forward death animation that every humanoid enemy gets, Ragdoll physics allow the enemy model to collapse where they are naturally or, more entertainingly, get thrown all over the damn place limbs flailing and end up draped over the scenery.

    like a ragdoll. its pretty damn silly to watch especially when limbs contort in unnatural directions

    Wren on
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  • TagTag Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    [The powerhouse] is great until you are playing with more than one power choice. I swear I spent more time loading last night than actually testing.

    On the bright side I actually found a build possibly worth play testing, as soon as I can think up a theme anyway.

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  • chrono_travellerchrono_traveller Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Tag wrote: »
    [The powerhouse] is great until you are playing with more than one power choice. I swear I spent more time loading last night than actually testing.

    On the bright side I actually found a build possibly worth play testing, as soon as I can think up a theme anyway.

    Tag, when was the last time you've been outside the powerhouse? There is a world to save, you know.

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    The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it. ~ Terry Pratchett
  • TagTag Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Tag wrote: »
    [The powerhouse] is great until you are playing with more than one power choice. I swear I spent more time loading last night than actually testing.

    On the bright side I actually found a build possibly worth play testing, as soon as I can think up a theme anyway.

    Tag, when was the last time you've been outside the powerhouse? There is a world to save, you know.

    I had to leave it briefly when they put in the new one... I loaded into a desolate original PH. <.<

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  • AgahnimAgahnim Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Man, I was under the impression that the Heal over Time proc in the arcane shield (when you use the resistance aura) would actually, you know, heal me over time instead of just once. I am disappointed. :(

    Edit: On the plus side thank you for pointing out Catalyst/Atomic/LolMelee. I am now a god.

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  • DartboyDartboy Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    The now powerhouse is nice, but it'd be really neat if they added trainers in all the sub-rooms that you could use to do the normal power upgrading.

    Dartboy on
  • TagTag Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Dartboy wrote: »
    The now powerhouse is nice, but it'd be really neat if they added trainers in all the sub-rooms that you could use to do the normal power upgrading.

    And a dummies selection in the battle room. And maybe a holo-grond so that we can see how builds fare vs. legendary/cosmics.

    Tag on
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  • Dr. FaceDr. Face King of Pants Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Tag wrote: »
    Dartboy wrote: »
    The now powerhouse is nice, but it'd be really neat if they added trainers in all the sub-rooms that you could use to do the normal power upgrading.

    And a dummies selection in the battle room. And maybe a holo-grond so that we can see how builds fare vs. legendary/cosmics.

    NO! Cosmic dummies!

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  • TagTag Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Hehe I'm tempted to make that the name of my new hero.

    "Cosmic Dummy... is not very good at English"

    Tag on
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  • Just_Bri_ThanksJust_Bri_Thanks Seething with rage from a handbasket.Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited October 2009
    Akinos wrote: »
    Hey guys! Coworker brought in Psycho Donuts, I got a Captain Crunch donut! http://twitpic.com/lmore

    Also how's it going?

    Doing well. Waiting for the end of October to roll around to see what you guys have been working on.

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  • AkinosAkinos Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Akinos wrote: »
    Hey guys! Coworker brought in Psycho Donuts, I got a Captain Crunch donut! http://twitpic.com/lmore

    Also how's it going?

    Doing well. Waiting for the end of October to roll around to see what you guys have been working on.

    Oh, you'll see..

    You'll all see...
    I hope so, at least, because it's pretty cool.

    Akinos on
  • LawndartLawndart Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Akinos wrote: »
    Akinos wrote: »
    Hey guys! Coworker brought in Psycho Donuts, I got a Captain Crunch donut! http://twitpic.com/lmore

    Also how's it going?

    Doing well. Waiting for the end of October to roll around to see what you guys have been working on.

    Oh, you'll see..

    You'll all see...
    I hope so, at least, because it's pretty cool.

    Please tell me that whatever zone-wide events are involved happen more than once an hour.

    Because that aspect of the Qularr invasion event sucked.

    Lawndart on
  • PikaPuffPikaPuff Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Blood Moon Playtest Costume Unlock!
    Posted by Blue_Fire

    Participate in the Blood Moon Playtest on the Public Test Server and receive a Road Cone Hat costume unlock! Just spend one hour or more testing between either one or both of the two test times tomorrow (Friday, October 16th, 11am-2pm and 5-8pm PDT) to receive the costume piece. And don't forget to provide us with your feedback in the PTS forums!

    PikaPuff on
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  • AkinosAkinos Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Was about to come here and post that. Go forth!

    Akinos on
  • TagTag Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Bah my build was great but gets foiled by the old "limited ways to do single target damage" thing. I like that there are so many ways to gank worthless henchmen, but I hate that there are almost no creative ways to pick apart the fights that matter.

    CC's having at least some effect against them would be nice, even though I don't expect a full on hold. Or at least having the holds put a worthless debuff on them that still allows you to proc hold based powers; or at the very minimum not letting them get the shield from the force powers ;P

    Tag on
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  • PikaPuffPikaPuff Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Akinos wrote: »
    Was about to come here and post that. Go forth!
    kinda of pissed at the limited times for this. i hope i get home in time. AND i have to be in it for an hour at least? bah. so I have to be home 8-11am (nope), or 2-5pm (hopefully).

    PikaPuff on
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  • WallhitterWallhitter Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    oh god. Road cone hat? Anyone else seen that picture of that guy in Cho Anki wearing just that, a speedo, and sunglasses?

    Yeah, I'm gonna fucking make that.

    Wallhitter on
  • GlalGlal AiredaleRegistered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Tag wrote: »
    CC's having at least some effect against them would be nice, even though I don't expect a full on hold. Or at least having the holds put a worthless debuff on them that still allows you to proc hold based powers; or at the very minimum not letting them get the shield from the force powers ;P
    I'd just be happy if those damn immunity timers applied to players as well. Getting chain-held by those fucking Leader Drones makes me bite table.

    Glal on
  • wolfgangpgwolfgangpg Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Well I plan on spending over 1 hour tonight doing Zombie PvP on Test.

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  • TagTag Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Bleh I just hope I get home before 7 tonight to get that hour in. Have to download the client too I guess.

    Tag on
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  • LawndartLawndart Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Wallhitter wrote: »
    oh god. Road cone hat? Anyone else seen that picture of that guy in Cho Anki wearing just that, a speedo, and sunglasses?

    Yeah, I'm gonna fucking make that.

    Wait, the Halloween event involves zombies in road cone hats and heroes getting a new light-based powerset?

    Folks, we're not playing Champions Online.

    We're playing Plants Vs. Zombies Online.
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    Lawndart on
  • InvisibleInvisible Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    You know what costume piece I wish they would add? A firefighter's coat and a firefighter's hat. We have a billion western hats and cop hats, but not a single firefighter's hat. Also an emblem that says "MCFD" (and one that says "MCPD") would be nice.

    My alien fire master (really mainly recolored ego) looks so sparse with only firefighter pants and a t-shirt.

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  • EvigilantEvigilant VARegistered User regular
    edited October 2009
    I don't understand why you can only have capes with just the tights upper body portion. That doesn't make sense. It's not a big deal but I want to make a knight/gladiator using the chest piece and have a cape. Is that so much to ask?

    Also, the colors white and black for color tinting.

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  • PikaPuffPikaPuff Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    PikaPuff wrote: »
    Akinos wrote: »
    Was about to come here and post that. Go forth!
    kinda of pissed at the limited times for this. i hope i get home in time. AND i have to be in it for an hour at least? bah. so I have to be home 8-11am (nope), or 2-5pm (hopefully).
    Oh good. My hard drive died. So now I'm at work trying to install windows 7, all the drivers, and install/update CO all while doing work. Yar.

    PikaPuff on
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  • chrono_travellerchrono_traveller Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    PikaPuff wrote: »
    PikaPuff wrote: »
    Akinos wrote: »
    Was about to come here and post that. Go forth!
    kinda of pissed at the limited times for this. i hope i get home in time. AND i have to be in it for an hour at least? bah. so I have to be home 8-11am (nope), or 2-5pm (hopefully).
    Oh good. My hard drive died. So now I'm at work trying to install windows 7, all the drivers, and install/update CO all while doing work. Yar.

    The obvious solution is to not do work. :)

    Question: I finished Operation Stranglehold (the one where you go fight Menton), but where is the optional part located at? In the quest text, it says the "ridge above the prison entrance" but the only thing above the entrance is the prison tower and even behind the prison, there is no one up there. I is confused.

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  • SlagmireSlagmire Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Evigilant wrote: »
    I don't understand why you can only have capes with just the tights upper body portion. That doesn't make sense. It's not a big deal but I want to make a knight/gladiator using the chest piece and have a cape. Is that so much to ask?

    Also, the colors white and black for color tinting.

    I'm not the biggest fan of the combinations that are allowed either - plus, I really wish we could have the option to resize/move costume parts instead of having it as a one size/one placement option.

    Slagmire on
  • EvigilantEvigilant VARegistered User regular
    edited October 2009
    PikaPuff wrote: »
    PikaPuff wrote: »
    Akinos wrote: »
    Was about to come here and post that. Go forth!
    kinda of pissed at the limited times for this. i hope i get home in time. AND i have to be in it for an hour at least? bah. so I have to be home 8-11am (nope), or 2-5pm (hopefully).
    Oh good. My hard drive died. So now I'm at work trying to install windows 7, all the drivers, and install/update CO all while doing work. Yar.

    The obvious solution is to not do work. :)

    Question: I finished Operation Stranglehold (the one where you go fight Menton), but where is the optional part located at? In the quest text, it says the "ridge above the prison entrance" but the only thing above the entrance is the prison tower and even behind the prison, there is no one up there. I is confused.

    If you're facing the door to the stranglehold, turn around and head that way. The ridge that looks straight at the door, that has the ramp right infront of it, will have 2 guys and an antenna on it. You can call in airstrikes from this point.

    Evigilant on
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  • PikaPuffPikaPuff Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    if you're tunneling or superspeed you gotta run around outside the jail, then up a mountain on the other side to get to the wall

    PikaPuff on
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  • SlagmireSlagmire Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Been reading up in the forums... is Regen not a tanking passive now?!

    Slagmire on
  • TagTag Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Slagmire wrote: »
    Been reading up in the forums... is Regen not a tanking passive now?!

    It's (unsurprisingly) not a tanking passive for tanking the big bosses. Those require mitigation (invuln, defiance, and especially LR) with heals from another source to survive the big hits. Its fine for everything up to them though.

    Tag on
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  • SlagmireSlagmire Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Tag wrote: »
    Slagmire wrote: »
    Been reading up in the forums... is Regen not a tanking passive now?!

    It's (unsurprisingly) not a tanking passive for tanking the big bosses. Those require mitigation (invuln, defiance, and especially LR) with heals from another source to survive the big hits. Its fine for everything up to them though.

    Whew! That's a relief. I had been enjoying my constantly swelling green bar a lot... I don't know if I'm quite yet ready to give it up.

    Slagmire on
  • TagTag Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Heh, pick up Circle of Primal Dom...inion? ination?.... CoPD from the primal sorc tree and laugh as you become nigh unkillable with regen while standing in it ;)

    Tag on
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  • Richard_DastardlyRichard_Dastardly Registered User regular
    edited October 2009
    Are there only certain combinations of power sets that work? I mean, could I make an electric/martial arts character even though they have completely different primary stats?

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