Squad Five

ThoraX

<!--QuoteBegin-Talesin+May 7 2004, 05:12 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Talesin @ May 7 2004, 05:12 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Joining without the logo is fine, but when operating in Supergroup mode, as noted, there IS no 'no logo' option. Well.. unless you set the armor to green, and the logo to green as well. Then it'd just mostly blend away. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
sweet... well... i'll most likely be picking up this game tomorrow if i manage to get ahold of some cash. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /><!--endemo-->

DarkATi

I'm soooo broke but I soooo want this game!

~ DarkATi

SkinnY

just read some little-gamers.... thought this was quit.... well relateing... :S



<a href='http://little-gamers.com/index.php?strip_id=838' target='_blank'>linkeh</a>


this is why i dont go to school <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->

Rushakra

OMG Dubbilex, someone else who uses IrfanView! TEH ROXXORZ! I still have it on my seven year old Compaq Presario. XD

As for CoH.. this is seriously making me want to buy the game (that, and two other people I know who've played it in Beta / bought it won't shut up about how cool it is.)

CoH or Anarchy Online.. CoH or AO.. <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/sad.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad.gif' /><!--endemo--> Decisions!

Thansal

CoH, no competition what so ever.

AO is my fav of normal mmos that I have played (I have not gotten to play any of the new ones such as FF yet).

However CoH Just blows it outa the water.

Instanced missions are MUCH better in CoH (though they are realy good in AO).
but the thing that realy makes CoH better is that everything is viable.

The AO team has a tendancy for balance via gimp. Instead of making other classes balance out with a problem power (or slightly reducing the effectivenes of a problem) They will just nuke the power outright (this happened with the sniper abilities, compleatly destroying them....)

Rushakra

I know what you mean. <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/sad.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad.gif' /><!--endemo--> My main character is a Shade and we're so gimped. I see people ask "What kind of armor can a Shade wear?" The common reply is "Anything that sucks."

The problem is that I keep buying MMORPGs and playing them for awhile, then getting immensely bored and cancelling my account. I don't mind the monthly fees, it's the $30-$60 boxes that **** me off. Happened with AC (Actually, I didn't get bored with AC.. I just saw / did everything and moved on), AC2, SWG, Ryzom (well that was beta) and now AO. :/ The good news is that the AO box was only $10. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' /><!--endemo-->

So uh, what's the price of CoH, and how is the longevity looking? Is there a good deal of customization (class / stat / skill-wise, I know what the character model generator is like)? Does the leveling get tedious so far? Are the enemies varied and do they use special abilities often? Is grouping fun and easy? Are the textures for cardboard boxes really good (always important)? How's the lag? I have a 56k and AOL. (lousy + expensive cable service here)

I don't mind picking it up, and money is no object.. I just don't want to walk away from this a month or two later and think, "I could have bought myself a new pair of shoes with that money."

Thansal

ook, guess we gotta give you the full run down <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /><!--endemo-->

there are 5 Archetypes (classes)
each gets to chose a primary and a secondary power set (generaly there are about 5 primarys and 5 secondary for each class, these tend to vary inversley, so defenders have 7 secondary and 4 primary)
There are 9 powers in each set.
there are 10 Power Pools (each with 4 powers), any super hero can get access to these.
The level cap is 40, you will have gotten a total of 20 powers.
This lets you either take ALL of the powers from your primary and secondary, and 2 power pools OR (as most poeple do) skip a few from your normal set and end up with a few more power pools.

There are 2.24*10^24(give ore take a million) distinct costume posibilities adn the first content patch will add more.

You can find something to fit your play style <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /><!--endemo-->

The first expansion (not even a tentative release date yet) will be City Of Villains.
You will controll a super villain, build your secret base, and have lots of PvP (involving said bases), more then that we don't know.

Yes, it is $50 with a $15 per month charge, I say its worth it <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /><!--endemo-->

[edit] and the cardboard boxes are great [/edit]

Geminosity

of all the games you play CoH is the least number obsessed XD
It's more about powers and, at worst, percent.

Generally it's more 'fun' than serious unlike most other MMORGs. Sometimes the devs have a wicked sense of humour and not only is the combat out of this world by comparison but the game throws things like ambushes at you from time to time as well =D

Rushakra

<!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/sad.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad.gif' /><!--endemo--> Only 40 levels?

Thansal

probably to be expanded.

as well as making new chars is well worth it.

As well as it will take you a while to get there.


If you are looking for the 'omg I iz teh l33tzor' effect you get from having your char decked out with stupid equipment and such, this isn't the game for you.

As gem said, it is more just fun then anytihng else.

Think of it as a tactical action game <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /><!--endemo-->

Narfwak

I'm working on making an HA marine for Squad Five. I trust it's okay to make him as a Tanker instead of a Blaster (I already have my main alt as a Blaster)?

Talesin

Sure, it'd be best to make an HA for Tanking. Not a problem at all, given that HA is intended to soak up damage like a sponge, as are tankers. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /><!--endemo-->

Narfwak

Winnar. "TSA Heavy Armor" is a Natural Invulnerability/Super Strength Tanker.

Chaos_Llama

When i get enough money, im going to buy a copy and use one of my character slots to create a marine.

One question though, how many people made marines? Have any balllpark figures?

Moquiao

i cant remember who it was.. but i saw some of you the other day. 2 LA people...

i am shadowfaith. and a level 19 controller <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /><!--endemo--> i pwn with my powers <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' /><!--endemo-->

nightdragon

I made a marine but I never use it anymore, its level 5 atm but my healer character called "Medpac Dragon" is lvl 8 and currently in use if anyone can add me.

Surge

Hmmm... I suppose seeing two characteres that look alike is rarer than those that don't, but still...

nightdragon

I think that the HA personally looks better using the "Armour" body type instead of the tight body type. Makes it look more bulky and more like...well....armour

Narfwak

Heh. I just read the manual and saw a screenshot of the Supergroup Registration Form. Apparently, it's a B/6 (bee stroke six). Anyone that catches this brilliant little reference gets a thousand cookies (at his or her own expense, of course).

AllUrHiveRblong2us

Looks like SOMEONE'S a bit of a stickler for paperwork.

Best movie evar.

Chaos_Llama

I finally got CoH, what server is this all happening on?

DrSuredeath

I think most of these guys have burned out (Oh ye of little faith).

I already left the group and joined other active SG.

They are supposed to be on Victory server.

Chaos_Llama

Roger that!

I'm going on now <!--emo&::marine::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/marine.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='marine.gif' /><!--endemo-->

Narfwak

Oh, and drop by #nscoh on GameSurge. Everyone has their character info in their respective setinfos.

Chaos_Llama

I met a fellow ns'er on server and she said talesin made squad five exlusive and that its extremely difficult to get in. Is this true?

Moquiao

i would assume he/she meant hard to get in as in have to be an NS'r...

i dont much care for Victory its a laggy piece of crap lol

i got 4 char's on protector <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' /><!--endemo-->

Salvation

interesting

Thansal

meh

8 chars on vict.

housemates have like 3 on guardian and 1 some where else <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->

If any one wants to hit me up on Vict:

Death Monkey
Anulkai
Cricle Man
BubbleBobble

Geminosity

lol bubblebobble huh? there's another name to add to my list and it'll explain why I've not seen you for a while ^~

Oh and the person chaos met was lil ole me <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
I said tal had pretty much avoided me on the whole squad 5 thing and I'd not seen head nor tail of the group in quite some time on CoH, especially Tal =o

DrSuredeath

<!--QuoteBegin-Geminosity+Jun 6 2004, 08:46 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Geminosity @ Jun 6 2004, 08:46 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> lol bubblebobble huh? there's another name to add to my list and it'll explain why I've not seen you for a while ^~

Oh and the person chaos met was lil ole me <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
I said tal had pretty much avoided me on the whole squad 5 thing and I'd not seen head nor tail of the group in quite some time on CoH, especially Tal =o <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
I seemed to be the only one online when I logged in. So I just moved on.

No offense, do you guys even play anymore.