Legion World Forums LEGION COMPANION The Anywhere Machine City of Heroes: Your Chance to be a Legionnaire - Part 2

I like the wings, but I'm not big on the trenchcoats. They're cut like tuxedo jackets with really long tails.

My hubby showed me a screenshot of a great "Hawkman." He really had it down. The headgear was a bit off, but he/she did the best that could be done with the cotume generator.

I like the new ear options, too, though I'm bummed they didn't do matching tails for all of them. I made up Super Ralphie, a weapons blaster with an eye patch. His catchphrase is, "I'll shoot your eye out!"

I also made Bearskin Brawler, my first scrapper, with the bear ears. He's cute in a manly sort of way.

I asked my mom about this site since I don't have any money and Christmas is coming up. I found the software at target the other day and was all confused since it's an online game. it was priced at $20 but at the beginning of the thread I read someone say it cost about $15 dollars a month to play. could someone explain please?

Sure thing CG!

Unlike most video games, this one is played online. You have to buy the software and install it on your computer. Once installed, you also have to create an online account at NCSoft's website or through the City of Heroes web site.

In order to play, you connect to the City of Heroes servers and log in (just like you do here on Legion World) Then you can create your own characters and play them live along with thousands of other subscribers. You battle villains and mobsters alongside other heroes that are being played by other "real people" like you (they might be in Alaska or New York or Japan or Gemany )

There are a number of us here on Legion World that have the game and are able to play as a group when we are online at the same time. Your heroes can become part of a Supergroup (like the Justice League or Legion or Avengers) and the Supergroup can build a base that can include all sorts of neat stuff for its members.

Some important things to know:

1) There are two "versions" of the game. One is City of Heroes, the other is City of Villains. (As you might imagine, in City of Villains, you create villains instead of heroes) Although they can be played independently, I would suggest buying the combo pack that includes both games if you decide to buy anything. There are some parts of the game (like the Supergroup bases) that you can only access if you have City of Villains, even if you never play the villain version.

2) The monthly subscription can be paid either via a charge to a credit card or by using Time Cards that you can purchase at the same stores that sell the game.

3) The monthly subscription fee is $14.99 for either CoH (City of Heroes) or City of Villains (CoV) or both. (That's right, it doesn't cost you any extra to be subscribed to both of them.

4) There is no way to play this game without subscribing and playing online. So, do not waste your money if you are not able to subscribe.

I'm sure I've left out some information so feel free to ask any questions you might still have. I'm sure one of us regulars can answer just about anything.

Oops! I forgot something very important to know...

Because of copyright laws, CoH/CoV does not allow you to create and play an exact duplicate of a "real" superhero or viallin.

For example, you can not create a big green hulking monster with torn purple pants and name him "Hulk" or "The Hulk" or "Hulkster" or any variation thereof.

Your account can be suspended (locked up) if you are caught doing so. They will also rename your charater "GenericHero #29861236" and you will be unable to play until you change his look and name to something that does not violate the copyright and trademark rules.

Some of us have been able to create heroes that are similar to Legionnaires because (until the animated show came out) the Legion is not very well known. However, even we have run into problems with some of our heroes because someone recognized them and reported it to the game authorities.

My suggestion would be to create your own unique hero if you decide to play and be careful with your name. Even if he or she looks nothing like the Superman of DC Comics or Catain America of Marvel Comics, if the name is the same (or even too similar...like Super Man instead of Superman or even Suporman) you can run into problems.

all right. I'll have to talk to my mom though as I have no money. lol

I was just over at the CoH boards and discovered that we will be getting an auction house called Wentworth's (a la The World of Warcraft auction houses) You will be able to list salvage items (in stacks), enhancements, and inspirations for sale. Considering the disparaty between what an enhancement costs at a vendor/store and what they will pay you for the same enhancement at a vendor/store when you sell it, this could be a very useful improvement. Sounds like there will be a 5% fee on the sale price which should still make it a smart way to buy and sell items.

Apparently Wentworth's is planned for I9 (the next issue, not the one that just went live) although the buildings are all in place as of now in the various zones.

Looks like this last patch provided some really awesome upgrade to the wings animations. They've really done a terrific job with them and now that they react to non-flight movement (like fluttering up and out when the toon is jumping) in a very natural way, they are absolutely perfect.

Well I'm finally onboard with CoV. I've only played the first few missions to get a feel for the game...I like alot!!!

Welcome aboard deddy! Did you get the combo pack or just CoV?

Glad to hear it, Dedman! I just busted out my villains for the first time in a while this weekend. It can be fun.

Hey folks.

This weekend they will be running a Double XP event on Test with plans for one going live in the near future ....

Awesomeness! Now if I could just get the test server to complete the download of the updates

Just CoV, I couldn't find the combo pack around. I may buy CoH later.

deddy, on what server(s) are you playing? And what is is global chat handle? Post the info here so we can spot you when you are online.

BTW, my global chat handles are @Vee and @Vee2

/em pokes head in...

/em looks around...

Wow! I haven't been here in looong time!
Hey, Legionaires! Long time no see!

I still see lots of familiar names so it's nice to see some things Legion remain the same.
( unlike my Legion toons who were all nerfed by the GMs a long time ago )

Dayamn, Vee...
NICE Dawnstar toon there!

So I assume despite all the crackdowns on trademark characters the Legion is still alive and kicking in some form or another in Paragon City?

I still don't really have any toons on Virtue but as an altoholic I'll probably make some soon enough.

Hope to see you around soon.



@UltraStar, @LordAnarch, and @HyperStar

Double XP Weekend the 26th to 28!

I will be there. Since I can't find a copy of World of Warcraft Burning Crusade (yet) I have been ditzing around in CoH and CoV trying to rescue Baby New Year (all solo). At least it logs everyone in for the badges and veterans powers and ear muffs.. LOL

One day over on Triumph I saw an Element Lad and I damn near freaked out. Didn't expect it. It wasn't someone from our Legion World family, was it???? He was dressed in the 'pink outfit' and the bio said he was Jan from the Legion.....????

Woo hoo! Maybe I can get my villains out of their 30s rut and get Super Ralphie and Bearskin Brawler some good powers.

Sorry to hear you're having trouble finding "Wow," Caroline. Hopefully I'll run into you this weekend in Paragon City! You, too, UltraStar!

She doesn't have to worry about WoW now. I actually find a copy of the collector's edition, regular price.

Can't believe you guys had such a hard time finding it. It was plentiful around here. I was about to offer to get one for you but I'm glad you're no longer in need Caroline!

The regular edition was plentiful. But she wanted the collector's edition with the new netherwhelp pet.

I've been playing on the Infinity server as dedman - a magic mastermind. My global chat is @Dedman1

Double XP weekend! Where do I start?