Issue 17: Dark Mirror
February 9, 2010 - 1:25pm
Go here for more info as well as new details on GoRo.
No more waiting in anticipation of this amazing new feature, for its availability is right around the corner! And to make it even more worth your while, here are some additional features you can expect to see in Issue 17: Dark Mirror
• New badges, new missions and new player emotes
• Epic Archetypes now available at level 20
• Improvements and additions to Mission Architect
• Enhancements to UI and game systems
• And more
But that is not all the news we have in store for you!
Remember Going Rogue? That's right, how could you forget? Well, you have the opportunity to get access to the Dual Pistols and Demon Summoning power sets in March and April, if you pre purchase City of Heroes Going Rogue (MSRP $29.99 USD)! You will also be able to get your hands on an exclusive item pack if you get the City of Heroes Going Rogue: Complete Collection (MSRP $39.99 USD), that will be available when Going Rogue releases in July! What's in that item pack, you ask? Well, a few nifty things like:
• Alpha- and Omega-themed auras
• Alpha and Omega themed costumed sets
• Four stance emotes
• The Shadowy Presence invisibility power
Is this too much for you to handle? Hang in there, this year promises to be a fantastic one in City of Heroes® and we've got more details for you on these different offers coming soon!
• New badges, new missions and new player emotes
• Epic Archetypes now available at level 20
• Improvements and additions to Mission Architect
• Enhancements to UI and game systems
• And more
But that is not all the news we have in store for you!
Remember Going Rogue? That's right, how could you forget? Well, you have the opportunity to get access to the Dual Pistols and Demon Summoning power sets in March and April, if you pre purchase City of Heroes Going Rogue (MSRP $29.99 USD)! You will also be able to get your hands on an exclusive item pack if you get the City of Heroes Going Rogue: Complete Collection (MSRP $39.99 USD), that will be available when Going Rogue releases in July! What's in that item pack, you ask? Well, a few nifty things like:
• Alpha- and Omega-themed auras
• Alpha and Omega themed costumed sets
• Four stance emotes
• The Shadowy Presence invisibility power
Is this too much for you to handle? Hang in there, this year promises to be a fantastic one in City of Heroes® and we've got more details for you on these different offers coming soon!
February 9, 2010 - 1:30pm
#1
Additionally, MMORPG has an article about I17 here. It mentions an April release and adds a bit more...
Issue 17 will also introduce a "new and nefarious foe" that will be able to match players "blow for blow." Given the Issue's title, I'm guessing it will be your doppelganger, but for now Paragon Studios isn't saying anything more than that.
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February 9, 2010 - 1:35pm
#2
Mark me down for 2 Going Rogue Complete Packs - Hooray for more information and goodies at that 
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February 9, 2010 - 1:41pm
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February 9, 2010 - 2:22pm
#4
Ha ha ha! We've all been clamoring for more info and here it is!
February 9, 2010 - 2:25pm
#5
I know!
You know what this means? Yell moar!
You know what this means? Yell moar!
February 9, 2010 - 2:25pm
#6
Nice, thanks for the info. I have been waiting for dual pistols for some time now. I already have a character ready. I might just spring for the pre-order. Cheap as I am, that's saying something.
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February 9, 2010 - 2:28pm
#7
Wow!! great news! I'm stoked!
I like how they priced it, I was expecting 49.95
I like how they priced it, I was expecting 49.95
February 9, 2010 - 2:37pm
#8
Hmmmm.... it looks interesting. Of course they also have to schedule in the anniversary and GoRo.
If the pre-order is March and April, is there then a May release for GoRo or would that be too soon?
Possible Dark Mirror feature then would be a true Archenemy, which is something that the community has been asking for, along with power customization, player created content, etc.
I know this is a bit nasty to say, but I don't like the price of the GoRo expansion. That price USD normally translates to roughly the same price I paid for the full STO game.
Also, any news on what 'Uber Mode' really means? For those of us who don't have 'Uber' machines will it mean anything?
If the pre-order is March and April, is there then a May release for GoRo or would that be too soon?
Possible Dark Mirror feature then would be a true Archenemy, which is something that the community has been asking for, along with power customization, player created content, etc.
I know this is a bit nasty to say, but I don't like the price of the GoRo expansion. That price USD normally translates to roughly the same price I paid for the full STO game.
Also, any news on what 'Uber Mode' really means? For those of us who don't have 'Uber' machines will it mean anything?
February 9, 2010 - 2:49pm
#9
I'm very excited about this. Now the decision- purchase only Going Rouge or Going Rouge Complete Collection...
February 9, 2010 - 2:50pm
#10
Silly Per, the original post says July Release of Going Rogue 
Ultra mode uses real time shadows, ultra shading/graphics layers, and other such effects to bring the game into today's current standards of gaming graphics awesomeness. However, it's a totally optional thing, so if you can't turn it on, or don't want to, CoX rolls on as always
And color me confused on the price thing - STO was $50 USD retail, while GoRo will be $30 USD for the standard, or $40 for GoRo plus extra costume/aura pack of win. How does this translate as more expensive than STO normal retail?
Ultra mode uses real time shadows, ultra shading/graphics layers, and other such effects to bring the game into today's current standards of gaming graphics awesomeness. However, it's a totally optional thing, so if you can't turn it on, or don't want to, CoX rolls on as always
And color me confused on the price thing - STO was $50 USD retail, while GoRo will be $30 USD for the standard, or $40 for GoRo plus extra costume/aura pack of win. How does this translate as more expensive than STO normal retail?
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February 9, 2010 - 2:51pm
#11
The release date for GoRo is stated way up there as July.
Dark Mirror probably has more to do with Praetoria, especially considering the timing. Additionally, Issue 2, which introduced the Praetorians in the first place as titled 'Through the Looking Glass'.
Ultra mode, from ParagonWiki - Minimum specs will remain roughly the same, and though Praetoria is built with it in mind, all existing zones in Paragon City and Rogue Isles will benefit. Notable effects include more detailed shadows which move accordingly with height and position of the sun and obey ambient occlusion, as well as reflections in mirrored surfaces such as buildings, water, or metallic surfaces, including metal costume pieces.
Dark Mirror probably has more to do with Praetoria, especially considering the timing. Additionally, Issue 2, which introduced the Praetorians in the first place as titled 'Through the Looking Glass'.
Ultra mode, from ParagonWiki - Minimum specs will remain roughly the same, and though Praetoria is built with it in mind, all existing zones in Paragon City and Rogue Isles will benefit. Notable effects include more detailed shadows which move accordingly with height and position of the sun and obey ambient occlusion, as well as reflections in mirrored surfaces such as buildings, water, or metallic surfaces, including metal costume pieces.
February 9, 2010 - 3:41pm
#12
Hey all,
Just to clarify before speculation runs toooooo rampant, we're not doing a Nemesis-type system for Issue 17.
War Witch
Just to clarify before speculation runs toooooo rampant, we're not doing a Nemesis-type system for Issue 17.
War Witch
February 9, 2010 - 3:53pm
#13
Yeah, that's excellent news and all, but it includes a lot of boxed-only sets that I can't buy where I live and no-one will ship here, especially American retailers. I'm not worried about the preorder. I'm a patient man. I can just wait for the game to come out on the PlayNC store. I'm seriously worried about the in-game item pack, however. I certainly hope either the full package or just an item-only booster pack will be released at some point.
As for the rest, I'll wait for the thing to hit open beta.
As for the rest, I'll wait for the thing to hit open beta.
February 9, 2010 - 4:33pm
#14
Yeah, that's excellent news and all, but it includes a lot of boxed-only sets that I can't buy where I live and no-one will ship here, especially American retailers. I'm not worried about the preorder. I'm a patient man. I can just wait for the game to come out on the PlayNC store. I'm seriously worried about the in-game item pack, however. I certainly hope either the full package or just an item-only booster pack will be released at some point.
As for the rest, I'll wait for the thing to hit open beta.
As for the rest, I'll wait for the thing to hit open beta.
Sam, If you ever need something shipped to you, just let me know... I would be happy to ship to you. If you send me an address and shipping info. Whatever it may cost to ship, And I will order something to my house then ship it to you... If that will help.
*Of course Marq could probably do it cheaper*
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February 9, 2010 - 4:42pm
#15
Yeah... I was blinded by some of the shinies and missed the July date.
I guess I'm actually quite surprised that they'd put a March/April pre-order on a July product. It's a bit pre-mature, IMO. Of course, we're not talking about a new game, though, but one that is already established, so risk is minimal.
As for price, I paid $49.99 for STO. Normally something that is $30 to $40 USD is priced at $45 to $50. I didn't realize we got a relative deal on STO. I'll have to see what it retails at, but normally it's worth my money to by it online from NCSoft's store and suck up the exchange myself.
I guess I'm actually quite surprised that they'd put a March/April pre-order on a July product. It's a bit pre-mature, IMO. Of course, we're not talking about a new game, though, but one that is already established, so risk is minimal.
As for price, I paid $49.99 for STO. Normally something that is $30 to $40 USD is priced at $45 to $50. I didn't realize we got a relative deal on STO. I'll have to see what it retails at, but normally it's worth my money to by it online from NCSoft's store and suck up the exchange myself.
February 9, 2010 - 5:02pm
#16
I thought Star Trek was going for 50 USD?
As for pre-orders, you have to remember that the pre-order will also allow you to get into the beta at some point, so it's going to be available sooner than you might anticipate.
As for pre-orders, you have to remember that the pre-order will also allow you to get into the beta at some point, so it's going to be available sooner than you might anticipate.
February 9, 2010 - 6:39pm
#17
EDIT: Loose lips sink ships.
February 9, 2010 - 6:39pm
#18
Someone needs to brush up on the Beta Club rules...
But grats.
But grats.
February 10, 2010 - 9:05am
#19
Razorstrike wrote:
I thought Star Trek was going for 50 USD?
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That's why I refered to it being $49.99 CND as being a relative deal for us. I had assumed it was $15 to $20 cheaper USD based on the way other games are priced.
February 10, 2010 - 9:41am
#20
Sam, If you ever need something shipped to you, just let me know... I would be happy to ship to you. If you send me an address and shipping info. Whatever it may cost to ship, And I will order something to my house then ship it to you... If that will help. :D
Thanks, Griff
As far as this is concerned, I'm not really sure I actually care about what happens to the physical box, so I'm not sure any shipping will be required. To the best of my knowledge, only serial codes count, so actual physical shipping may be unnecessary. I'll have to investigate PayPal as an option for peer-to-peer payments and I'll give you a nudge if I want to go for the preorder box. Those aren't for sale yet, are they?
February 10, 2010 - 12:54pm
#21
Just a reminder to those that might be in beta, there should be an 'AdversitySG' channel on the test server. Feel free to join it and keep in contact with any other A/A members that might be on test as well.
February 11, 2010 - 4:32am
#22
I've been asked by those who may or may not be in Beta to thank you for creating this channel
February 17, 2010 - 7:48pm
#23
I believe Dual Pistols open beta has now started. So go try and hop on test if you haven't been in the closed beta.
February 23, 2010 - 3:32pm
#24
Don't have a lot of time to post this,but official overview -
http://www.cityofheroes.com/news/game_updates/issue_17/issue_17_overview.html
http://www.cityofheroes.com/news/game_updates/issue_17/issue_17_overview.html
February 23, 2010 - 4:02pm
#25
And now that I have time...
Some awesome things planned -
Animated Tails
No more tails lying about like dead weight! You will now be able to select tail body parts that will react to your movement and have a swaying or swishing idle animation mode. You will need to go to a tailor to upgrade to the animated version.
Positron Task Force Update: This Task Force has been split into two halves and dramatically upgraded and updated to ramp up the fun. The final battle of the Task Force takes place in the Faultline Dam and incorporates the new Dark Mirror enemy.
In-Game E-mail: You can now use in-game e-mails to send Influence/Infamy to your own characters or to other players' characters via in-game e-mails. (You still cannot send Influence, Infamy, or items from a Hero to a Villain or vice versa.)
The one thing I am kinda sad about is the new content, two 4 mission arcs for each side is a little light considering the lack of substantial additions to the game as of late. I will take it however, just wish it was a bit more is all. The rest of the stuff, awesome.
Some awesome things planned -
Animated Tails
No more tails lying about like dead weight! You will now be able to select tail body parts that will react to your movement and have a swaying or swishing idle animation mode. You will need to go to a tailor to upgrade to the animated version.
Positron Task Force Update: This Task Force has been split into two halves and dramatically upgraded and updated to ramp up the fun. The final battle of the Task Force takes place in the Faultline Dam and incorporates the new Dark Mirror enemy.
In-Game E-mail: You can now use in-game e-mails to send Influence/Infamy to your own characters or to other players' characters via in-game e-mails. (You still cannot send Influence, Infamy, or items from a Hero to a Villain or vice versa.)
The one thing I am kinda sad about is the new content, two 4 mission arcs for each side is a little light considering the lack of substantial additions to the game as of late. I will take it however, just wish it was a bit more is all. The rest of the stuff, awesome.
February 23, 2010 - 4:10pm
#26
Some nice things. Some Meh.
I am happy we will be getting more content finally
I am happy we will be getting more content finally
February 23, 2010 - 4:35pm
#27
Animated tails is pure fan service. I'll say one thing for Paragon studios: they are definitely responding to the fan's wishes.
February 23, 2010 - 4:36pm
#28
I think it also is a bit of a message to CO.
February 23, 2010 - 5:18pm
#29
Definitely. Thanks again, Razor.
February 23, 2010 - 5:47pm
#30
I have always hated having to get somebody to 'mule' influence/infamy between your characters - the ability to mail between characters will be great.