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Champions Online - Zero trans fat hero spread

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  • NATIKNATIK DenmarkRegistered User regular
    edited September 2009
    Nah you're supposed to beat your nemesis :P, there is a whole little storyline about you kicking his/her/its ass and what that makes the nemesis do.

    The asskicking is also why the nemesis decide to send his henchmen after you all over the world.

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  • cr0wcr0w Registered User, __BANNED USERS regular
    edited September 2009
    Well yeah, I eventually beat her, but it was tough as hell.

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  • MasterOfPupetsMasterOfPupets Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    Should have waited to get it til the end of the week, but I'm stubborn. Picked it up through steam and just finished patching.

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  • Just_Bri_ThanksJust_Bri_Thanks Seething with rage from a handbasket.Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited September 2009
    So I read something on the Champions forums about an action figure due to that early server outage. Did I miss something when it happened?

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  • RizziRizzi Sydney, Australia.Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    Gonna go grab my copy. EB games got it in early.
    Can't actually play it for another two days, but still.

    Fucking download limit.

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  • chrono_travellerchrono_traveller Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    I'm still at a loss for how most of the stats work. I'm thinking I'll probably pick the game up near the end of the week. Being poor sucks.

    Man, I've been trying to make my stats work for me, but all they do is just sit on my character sheet and look pretty. Such lazy bastards.*

    *read: What do you mean by "How stats work?"

    Mainly just what the stats actually do and how they affect your character. That and trying to figure out what stats affect what powers and why certain powers scale with certain stats.

    Well, I'm not sure if I can make it clearer, since I don't know any of the exact forumlas (I don't know if they've been released/anyone has said if they have found out) but in essence damage is done by whatever two superstats you choose are. Then there are just a couple of exceptions:

    1) Melee abilities get an extra boost from strength (I believe Akinos or another dev said it isn't twice, and this extra bonus caps out at some number) but essentially you get a little extra boost from equipping/stating for strength for melee abilities

    2) It specifically says so (such as passive abilities)

    Other than that, the rest is pretty standard rpg stuff. For some example, dex increases the amount of damage you can avoid, and your crit chance. Ego affects the damage when you do crit. Strength affects your chance to knockback someone and how much you can lift, etc.

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  • RizziRizzi Sydney, Australia.Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    Game came with a little leaf of paper that says I get preorder pack #1.
    What's in that?

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  • warder808warder808 Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    I downloaded the character builder. Very incomplete and not totally useful. Thats why I was wondering if there was a site available.

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  • krylon666krylon666 Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    the next version of the builder seems like it will be a little more complete

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  • Crazy LarryCrazy Larry Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    So despite the lack of chef themed superheroing I went ahead and bought it already. I saw some screenshots that gave me an even better idea for a character that I'm going to make as soon as I'm done installing. Hopefully I can keep my cats off the keyboard as I'm playing.

    One quick question - is the channel mentioned in the OP voice chat?

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  • RizziRizzi Sydney, Australia.Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    Quick question; making my account.
    How do I get past the screen that asks me for a credit card or a game card?
    I have neither of these things.

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  • chrono_travellerchrono_traveller Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    So despite the lack of chef themed superheroing I went ahead and bought it already. I saw some screenshots that gave me an even better idea for a character that I'm going to make as soon as I'm done installing. Hopefully I can keep my cats off the keyboard as I'm playing.

    One quick question - is the channel mentioned in the OP voice chat?

    AFAIK, I don't believe there is voice chat supported in the game.

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  • TagTag Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    Rizzi wrote: »
    Quick question; making my account.
    How do I get past the screen that asks me for a credit card or a game card?
    I have neither of these things.

    How exactly were you planning to pay?

    You can apparently get a "temporary credit card" number from paypal if that was what you were thinking, but since I don't use paypal that often I don't know the details.

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  • RizziRizzi Sydney, Australia.Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    I was going to buy game cards.
    But since no-one in Australia has a fucking clue when they're actually going to be in stores, I'm kinda up shit creek.

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  • Just_Bri_ThanksJust_Bri_Thanks Seething with rage from a handbasket.Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited September 2009
    Server down?

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  • krylon666krylon666 Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    SERVER DISCONNECT booooooooooooooooooo

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  • TheColonelTheColonel ChicagolandRegistered User regular
    edited September 2009
    Nooooooooooo!

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  • CaedereCaedere S'no regrets BIRDIESRegistered User regular
    edited September 2009
    Server down?

    I just got the same thing, it looks like. :( CURSE YOU, GAME

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  • TagTag Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    Seems that way.

    Probably good for my work life ;P

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  • CorriganXCorriganX Jacksonville, FLRegistered User regular
    edited September 2009
    Looks like it, logins arnt up to see.

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  • CorriganXCorriganX Jacksonville, FLRegistered User regular
    edited September 2009
    Champions Online is currently undergoing emergency maintenance to the game and website. Players will be unable to access the website, forums, and game at this time.

    Please do not attempt to patch the game at this time, as you will not be receiving the most updated version of the game.

    We will update this page as we have more information. Thanks for your patience!

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  • Silas BrownSilas Brown That's hobo style. Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    Well well, server downtime. I guess that means I'll be going to bed on time tonight.

    PS I FUCKING LOVE THIS GAME HOLY FUCK

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  • CaedereCaedere S'no regrets BIRDIESRegistered User regular
    edited September 2009
    CorriganX wrote: »
    Champions Online is currently undergoing emergency maintenance to the game and website. Players will be unable to access the website, forums, and game at this time.

    Please do not attempt to patch the game at this time, as you will not be receiving the most updated version of the game.

    We will update this page as we have more information. Thanks for your patience!

    Much sadness. Back to attempting to 100% Arkham Asylum.

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  • IncenjucarIncenjucar VChatter Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    edited September 2009
    I wonder if this is related to the fantastic amounts of rubber-banding I've been dealing with today.

    I mean I already deal with tons but wow.

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  • Just_Bri_ThanksJust_Bri_Thanks Seething with rage from a handbasket.Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited September 2009
    Hey Cryptic, disconnect your game servers from your web servers plox.

    kthnxbye!

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  • IncenjucarIncenjucar VChatter Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    edited September 2009
    Hey Cryptic, disconnect your game servers from your web servers plox.

    kthnxbye!

    I think its their way of making us leave them the hell alone while they do what they have to do. :P

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  • CorriganXCorriganX Jacksonville, FLRegistered User regular
    edited September 2009
    Someone was asking what the gun costume changes look like, heres some of them.

    http://forums.champions-online.com/showthread.php?t=51925

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  • aeiouyaeiouy Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    Lucky me, I just logged off like 10 minutes ago.

    As for action figure for previous outage. It was/is for lifetime members instead of getting a day added onto their account subscription like everyone else got.

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  • RizziRizzi Sydney, Australia.Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
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    Clicking submit just makes the website yell at me that I need to pay them money.
    I thought I already did :/

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  • Operative21Operative21 Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    Rizzi wrote:
    Clicking submit just makes the website yell at me that I need to pay them money.
    I thought I already did :/

    Whatever you do, don't try to use a prepaid visa gift card.


    Believe me it will definitely not solve your problem, and might even make it worse.

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  • OlivawOlivaw good name, isn't it? the foot of mt fujiRegistered User regular
    edited September 2009
    Rizzi wrote:
    Clicking submit just makes the website yell at me that I need to pay them money.
    I thought I already did :/

    Whatever you do, don't try to use a prepaid visa gift card.


    Believe me it will definitely not solve your problem, and might even make it worse.

    I can testify to this

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  • RizziRizzi Sydney, Australia.Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    The only card I have is a prepaid mastercard debit card.
    But I've got no money left in the bank, so wheeeeeeee. I can't ring support, because they don't have an Australian one, and fuck if I'm going to spend $20 on a long distance phone call.

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  • Just_Bri_ThanksJust_Bri_Thanks Seething with rage from a handbasket.Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited September 2009
    Server up?

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  • couttscoutts Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    Server up?

    Yes

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  • RizziRizzi Sydney, Australia.Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    Awesome.
    Debit cards not supported. Eb games doesn't have any idea when they're getting the fucking prepaid cards in. So basically.. I can't play! And I can't get a refund.
    Yay! I'm so happy I just lost $80.

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  • AgahnimAgahnim Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    So, I think I've gimped myself. Trying to fit a wizard theme I took Eldritch Bolts, Chain Lightning, Force Blast, PFF, Storm Sigils and Lifedrain. I also took super recovery and super ego. I'm level 19 now and having a helluva time soloing in the robot theme park. I really want to like this guy, but I'm getting frustrated. Please, someone tell me things will get better, I-ive started thinking about making an Iron man clone D:

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  • kaliyamakaliyama Left to find less-moderated fora Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    I played this game way too much today. Seems fun, I do miss the starting city levels from City of Heroes with muggers and colorful games etc.

    I also wonder at the last appeal of this game. That character planner makes the skill tree look pretty shallow.

    Given that the skill tree is really more like a skill cluster of many available skills, i'm pulling my hair out trying to figure what to take and how they're going to balance it all.

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  • aeiouyaeiouy Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    Agahnim wrote: »
    So, I think I've gimped myself. Trying to fit a wizard theme I took Eldritch Bolts, Chain Lightning, Force Blast, PFF, Storm Sigils and Lifedrain. I also took super recovery and super ego. I'm level 19 now and having a helluva time soloing in the robot theme park. I really want to like this guy, but I'm getting frustrated. Please, someone tell me things will get better, I-ive started thinking about making an Iron man clone D:

    I haven't used the other defensive passives much, but I have used PFF a lot, and from what I gather, unless you commit to it, it is less useful as a basic pull from any powerset.

    In otherwords if you are looking for a passive to slot at rank 1 with no other advantages or supporting powers, than PFF is probably not one of the best choices.

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  • TagTag Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    @Rizzi: Ack, how did you lose $80?
    Agahnim wrote: »
    So, I think I've gimped myself. Trying to fit a wizard theme I took Eldritch Bolts, Chain Lightning, Force Blast, PFF, Storm Sigils and Lifedrain. I also took super recovery and super ego. I'm level 19 now and having a helluva time soloing in the robot theme park. I really want to like this guy, but I'm getting frustrated. Please, someone tell me things will get better, I-ive started thinking about making an Iron man clone D:

    Well, I hate to say it, but you don't have a whole lot of synergy there. PFF is somewhat gimped at the moment (because it uses premitigation numbers), and its max shield health is based on your END (although you did super ego which is what its regeneration is based off of). Storm Sigils are considered pretty weak, hopefully they'll get bumped up a bit soon. Eldritch Blast is great... with its advantage that requires a hold which you don't seem to have (get Sorcerer's Whim and just tap bolts for big damage on held targets). Force Blast does basically the same thing as bolts but without the nifty advantage. Chain Lightning and Life Drain get mixed reviews but I haven't played with either very much.

    To keep in theme, the biggest thing you can do to help yourself is pick up a hold ASAP. Taser Arrow or Electrocute would be my top two for you (the latter probably fits your theme more). Condemn also works but is likely to get hit hard by a nerf bat soon. Hold the mobs, tap Eldritch Bolts, profit; the "double damage" for held mobs is actually flat damage that greatly benefits from tapping rather than charging. Then you just need some AoE -- which you have a number of options for. You could take spark storm (and possibly Ionic Reverberation along with it to synergize with Sparkstorm and CL), which works extremely well and is what I use on my current character. With sparkstorm you can advantage it to make it a toggle, and with Ionic Reverberation you can toggle it on and use CL to basically AoE and refill your energy bar at the same time. You could take Sigils of Arcane Runes for the closest magic equivalent of mini-mines. You could take Skarn's Bane or Invocation of Storm Calling if they are open to you, both of which I've heard good things about.

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  • RizziRizzi Sydney, Australia.Registered User regular
    edited September 2009
    By buying a game that I cannot play. Game cards don't exist yet, and debit cards don't work.

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