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Overview

The Battle Terminals provide the interface through which players interact with the Arena PvP system. The Battle Terminals are cross-zone and cross-faction, so a player can join an event from any other terminal on their server.

User Interface

Arena Match Selection Screen

Match Selection Screen

You can sort through the matches by using the tabs at the top of the Match Selection screen. These tabs are as follows:

All - Shows you events in every category.
Solo - Shows you events that are 'every player for themselves' battles.
Team - Shows you events that are team on team battles.
Supergroup - Shows you events that are tailored for Supergroups.
Tournament - Shows you events that are sanctioned Tournaments, with prizes at stake.

The Drop Down dialog in the upper right is a filter, allowing you to only show events that fit a specific criteria.

To select your match, use the scroll bar on the right hand side of the window to find an acceptable match, then highlight the match you want to join by left clicking on it, then click the Join Match button.

The system always has three events scheduled in each weight classe. Battle Royale and Tournament solo events are scheduled to start every hour on the hour, and a team Rolling Battle is scheduled to start ASAP. You can pick up to three events to join and the event selection screen will show you how many players have chosen that event. The events won't start until at least a minimum of eight players have joined.

The scheduled events are the only way for players to participate in Tournaments, and they have entry fees based on the weight class:

Class	Entry Fee
Strawweight	20
Flyweight	100
Bantamweight	300
Featherweight	500
Lightweight	1000
Welterweight	2000
Middleweight	5000
Cruiserweight	20000
Heavyweight	40000
Super Heavyweight	100000

Arena Create Event Screen

Create Event Screen

You can create your own match by selecting Create Event on the first screen of the Battle Terminal. Here you can set up the rules of the Event, and launch the event when all the players are ready.

You can choose how many Players the match will be for, as well has how many different Teams there will be. You can set up a specific Time Limit, or set up a number of defeats required to end the Match.

If you click the Rated button, then you will severly limit the options you can change, as the event will now count towards your overall Arena Rating.

You must List Event in order for other players to join it. Once it is listed, you can then signal if you are Ready to play (once all other characters who have entered signal they are Ready, the Event Creator can signal they are Ready and begin the event.

Gladiator Selection Screen

A Gladiator Match is a special kind of arena battle where each player commands a host of creatures. These creatures are unlocked by collecting Gladiator Badges, displayed on the Gladiator tab of the Badge menu. You may choose your team of gladiators by selecting the "My Gladiators" button in the Arena Kiosk menu. All gladiators you have unlocked are listed along with their point costs. To build your team, select any gladiator from your list using the radio buttons next to it. The cost of that creature is automatically subtracted from your total points. You can have up to three creatures of the same type and cannot exceed the 2000 point limit. When you are done, select "OK" or "Apply". The game will remember your selections, and these gladiators will be your team for any Gladiator Match. You can return to the Gladiator screen and change your team selections at any time outside an arena battle.

Once the match starts, your gladiators do all the fighting for you. You are untargetable and unable to use any of your own powers. You can command your team using the same controls the Mastermind uses to command his minions.

My Arena Rating Screen

Arena Rating Screen

When you click the My Arena Rating button, you will be taken to a screen that shows your rating based on the number of wins, losses, and draws in each event type. These totals are cumulative over the life of the character.

Event Creation Options

Type

These options determine the structure of the event

Custom - An event with options set at the player's preference. Custom events can not be rated.
Duel - A one-on-one fight.
Team Duel - A two-on-two fight.
Battle Royale - A basic free-for-all matchup.
Team Battle Royale - A free-for-all with teams.
Pentad - A two-team match with one of each basic Archetype. This event type is not cross-faction, and Epic Archetypes are not allowed to join.
Super Group Rumble - A match-up between two Super Groups. You must be a member of a Super Group to access this event type.
Gladiator - A one-on-one match using gladiators.
Team Gladiator - A team match-up using gladiators.

Duration

These options determine the length of the match, whether it be by a clock countdown, number of defeats, or overall winner.

10 minutes
20 minutes
30 minutes
5 Domination
10 Domination
15 Domination
Last Man Standing

Level

You can choose to restrict the weight class of the event. Characters higher than the weight will be exemplared down. Characters lower level will no longer be able to join the event, but if they are already participants they may still fight. If no level restriction is chosen, characters of any level may fight in the event.

Level	Class
1-5	Strawweight
6-11	Flyweight
12-13	Bantamweight
14-21	Featherweight
22-26	Lightweight
27-31	Welterweight
32-37	Middleweight
38-40	Cruiserweight
41-46	Heavyweight
47-50	Super Heavyweight

Map Selection

Players can select from one of the following instanced maps for their arena match, or they can let the system choose a random map. Each map is designed for a recommended number of participants as noted.

Abandoned Office (2-20)
Atlas Park (6+)
Cargo Ship (2-20)
Eden (6+)
Graveyard (6+)
Industrial (6+)
Outbreak (6+)
Perez Park (2-20)
Skyway City (2-20)
Caves (6+)
Steel Canyon (6+)
Striga (6+)
Tech Lab (2-20)
Cage Match (From Pocket D) (2-20)

Sides

In multi-team matches, your Sides are determined by what color team you are on. If you want to be on the same Side as someone else, change your color to match theirs. Depending on the type of event, up to eight teams may be used. The colors of teams are Red, Blue, Green, Black, White, Yellow, Orange, and Purple. The number of players in an event varies by the type of event and whether teams are allowed.

Event Type	Min Players/Team	Max Players/Team	Min Players Total	Max Players Total
Custom	2 x 0	8 x 8	2	64
Duel	2 x 0	2 x 0	2	2
Team Duel	2 x 2	8 x 2	4	16
Battle Royale	3 x 0	64 x 0	3	64
Team Battle Royale	2 x 3	8 x 8	6	64
Pentad	5 x 2	5 x 2	10	10
Super Group Rumble	2 x 2	140 x 2	4	280
Gladiator	2 x 0	16 x 0	2	16
Team Gladiator	2 x 2	8 x 4	4	32

Ground Rules

Ground Rule options change the framework that is used to govern the behavior of players and powers during a match. Rated and Gladiator events have all options disabled except "No Observers" and "Invite Only."

No Travel Suppression - Removes the travel suppression that is normally applied to characters when an attack is made or received.
Max Recovery - Characters are given an incredibly high regeneration rate, meaning Endurance use is no longer a problem.
No Diminishing Returns - Removes the diminishing returns that are normally applied upon repeated heals or buffs to a character.
No Pool Powers - Disallows the use of any Pool powers players may have on their character.
No Travel Powers - Players are limited in how fast they can run and how high they can jump. Characters can not use Fly or Hover (or powers that mimic those effects). Characters can not use Teleport (except for powers that Teleport your enemies). The other effects of these powers (such as any Defensive boosts) will be in effect if the power is turned on while this rule is active.
No Observers - Disables the option for non-participating players to observe the event. Otherwise, if an Event has already begun (or you are defeated by your opponent in a Last Man Standing event before the end) you can turn into an Observer camera and watch the action. While in this mode you are invulnerable, intangible, and can not interact with the participant in any way (including trading or chatting).
Invite Only - Other players in the event must be invited into it by the Event Creator. This can be accomplished by typing "/arena_invite player_name" or right-clicking the character and selecting "Invite to Arena Event."

Badges

The Lanista badges are earned by winning gladiator matches and the Cage Fighter badge is found on the Cage Match map.

Lanista

You have won your first rated creature battle in the Arena!

Grand Lanista

Continued success has earned you fame as a manager of gladiators.

Cage Fighter

Fighting in a nice big arena is one thing, but fighting in a cage is completely... different. Only the strong survive a cage match.

External Links

Nicci's PVP 101 guide from COX official boards

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 {{TOCright}}
-{{stub}}
+[[Image:Battle_Terminal.jpg|150px]]
 ==Overview==
-==Mechanics==
+The Battle Terminals provide the interface through which players interact with the [[Arena]] [[Player vs Player|PvP]] system.  The Battle Terminals are cross-zone and cross-faction, so a player can join an event from any other terminal on their server.
-==Types of Events==
+==User Interface==
+[[Image:UI Arena Interface1.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Arena Match Selection Screen]]
+===Match Selection Screen===
+You can sort through the matches by using the tabs at the top of the Match Selection screen. These tabs are as follows:
+* '''All''' - Shows you events in every category.
+* '''Solo''' - Shows you events that are 'every player for themselves' battles.
+* '''Team''' - Shows you events that are team on team battles.
+* '''Supergroup''' - Shows you events that are tailored for [[Supergroup]]s.
+* '''Tournament''' - Shows you events that are sanctioned Tournaments, with prizes at stake.
-== NPCs ==
+The Drop Down dialog in the upper right is a filter, allowing you to only show events that fit a specific criteria.
-Pocket D has two NPCs who will give players an overview of the Arena system.
+To select your match, use the scroll bar on the right hand side of the window to find an acceptable match, then highlight the match you want to join by left clicking on it, then click the Join Match button.
-The '''Arena Information Agent''' provides the following helpful speech if you speak with him:
+The system always has three events scheduled in each weight classe. Battle Royale and Tournament solo events are scheduled to start every hour on the hour, and a team Rolling Battle is scheduled to start ASAP.  You can pick up to three events to join and the event selection screen will show you how many players have chosen that event.  The events won't start until at least a minimum of eight players have joined.
-{{cutscene|Text=[[Image:Arena_Info_Agent.jpg|right|100px]]
+The scheduled events are the only way for players to participate in Tournaments, and they have entry fees based on the weight class:
-Welcome to the Pocket D Arena! In this exclusive venue, you can challenge anyone at any time, regardless of whether they are Hero or Villain! From here, you can have one of several kind of matches, but for now, let's focus on getting you into the game!
-In this area of Pocket D, you will notice several grey and blue 'Battle Terminals' near the walls. Simply walk up to one, and click on it. This will bring up the '''Arena Interface'''. From here, you can do one of two things: start a match, or join a match.
+{| class="wikitable"
+|-
+! Class !! Entry Fee
+|-
+| Strawweight || {{center|20}}
+|-
+| Flyweight || {{center|100}}
+|-
+| Bantamweight || {{center|300}}
+|-
+| Featherweight || {{center|500}}
+|-
+| Lightweight || {{center|1000}}
+|-
+| Welterweight || {{center|2000}}
+|-
+| Middleweight || {{center|5000}}
+|-
+| Cruiserweight || {{center|20000}}
+|-
+| Heavyweight || {{center|40000}}
+|-
+| Super Heavyweight || {{center|100000}}
+|}
-'''Creating a match''' - Click the 'Create Event' button. This will bring the match-up window. In the upper left corner of the window, select your game type, be it a Gladiator match, Pentad, or a Custom match. Select how long you want the battle to run, and what level ranges you will allow to enter your game. To increase or decrease the amount of people you wish to have in your game, simply adjust the center slider near the top of the window. Once these settings are made, click the green 'List Event' button at the bottom left corner of the window. If you wish for this match to be made private, and not seen in the match listings, simply select 'Invite Only', right above the 'List Event' button, however you will need to manually invite players into your matches by either typing '/arenainvite [playername]', or right-clicking your challenger and selecting 'Invite to Arena Event'.
+[[Image:UI Arena Interface2.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Arena Create Event Screen]]
+===Create Event Screen===
+You can create your own match by selecting Create Event on the first screen of the Battle Terminal. Here you can set up the rules of the Event, and launch the event when all the players are ready.
-'''Joining an event''' - Simply highlight the match you wish to join, and click the 'Join Event' button. That's it, you're in the match! This will open the match-up window as if you were creating an event, however in this case, you will not be able to change the game settings, only the event creator will be able to modify them.
+You can choose how many Players the match will be for, as well has how many different Teams there will be. You can set up a specific Time Limit, or set up a number of defeats required to end the Match.
-For more information on our game types, please visit the Games Information Agent located directly to my left.}}
+If you click the Rated button, then you will severly limit the options you can change, as the event will now count towards your overall Arena Rating.
-The '''Games Information Agent''' provides the following helpful speech if you speak with her:
+You must List Event in order for other players to join it. Once it is listed, you can then signal if you are Ready to play (once all other characters who have entered signal they are Ready, the Event Creator can signal they are Ready and begin the event.
-{{cutscene|Text=[[Image:Games_Info_Agent.jpg|right|100px]]
+[[Image:UI Arena Interface3.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Gladiator Selection Screen]]
-I see you are interested in the arena! That's great. I'm here to explain to you the various gametypes we have available for arena participants. I hope this information serves you well.
+===Gladiator Selection Screen===
+A Gladiator Match is a special kind of arena battle where each player commands a host of creatures. These creatures are unlocked by collecting [[Gladiator Badges]], displayed on the Gladiator tab of the Badge menu. You may choose your team of gladiators by selecting the "My Gladiators" button in the Arena Kiosk menu. All gladiators you have unlocked are listed along with their point costs. To build your team, select any gladiator from your list using the radio buttons next to it. The cost of that creature is automatically subtracted from your total points. You can have up to three creatures of the same type and cannot exceed the 2000 point limit. When you are done, select "OK" or "Apply". The game will remember your selections, and these gladiators will be your team for any Gladiator Match. You can return to the Gladiator screen and change your team selections at any time outside an arena battle.
-'''Duel''' - A one-on-one fight to the finish. Like the good old days.
+Once the match starts, your gladiators do all the fighting for you. You are untargetable and unable to use any of your own powers. You can command your team using the same controls the [[Mastermind]] uses to command his minions.
-'''Team Duel''' - Two teams duke it out to see who's the best.
+[[Image:UI Arena Interface4.jpg|right|200px|thumb|My Arena Rating Screen]]
+===Arena Rating Screen===
+When you click the My Arena Rating button, you will be taken to a screen that shows your rating based on the number of wins, losses, and draws in each event type.  These totals are cumulative over the life of the character.
-'''Battle Royale''' - This is a basic free-for-all matchup. Let chaos ensue!
-'''Team Battle Royale'' - Similar to Battle Royale, however you may create up to 8 teams in this match.
+==Event Creation Options==
+===Type===
+These options determine the structure of the event
+* '''Custom''' - An event with options set at the player's preference. Custom events can not be rated.
+* '''Duel''' - A one-on-one fight.
+* '''Team Duel''' - A two-on-two fight.
+* '''Battle Royale''' - A basic free-for-all matchup.
+* '''Team Battle Royale''' - A free-for-all with teams.
+* '''Pentad''' - A two-team match with one of each basic [[Archetypes|Archetype]]. This event type is not cross-faction, and Epic Archetypes are not allowed to join.
+* '''Super Group Rumble''' - A match-up between two Super Groups.  You must be a member of a Super Group to access this event type.
+* '''Gladiator''' - A one-on-one match using gladiators.
+* '''Team Gladiator''' - A team match-up using gladiators.
-'''Pentad''' - The pinnacle of team-based competition, the Pentad is a two team, 5-on-5 matchup that requires each team to consist of one player from each archetype. Utilize your strengths and lead your team to victory!
-'''Gladiator''' - This is our most unique game. The Gladiator match takes your created team of Gladiators and puts them to the ultimate test of strength against a rival player's Gladiators. The controls work similar to controlling a Mastermind's minions. Combat is between Gladiators only; their owners cannot participate in combat aside from controlling their Gladiators. To create your team of Gladiators, click on any Battle Terminal, and click the 'My Gladiators' button. Select any combination of Gladiators you wish to use. Take note though, each Gladiator has a point cost, and your Gladiator team cannot exceed 2000 points. Further, you cannot use more than three of the same Gladiator for one team, so choose carefully!
+===Duration===
+These options determine the length of the match, whether it be by a clock countdown, number of defeats, or overall winner.
+* 10 minutes
+* 20 minutes
+* 30 minutes
+* 5 Domination
+* 10 Domination
+* 15 Domination
+* Last Man Standing
-'''Team Gladiator''' -Team-based Gladiator match. More people equals more mayhem!}}
-==Arena Maps==
+===Level===
+You can choose to restrict the weight class of the event. Characters higher than the weight will be exemplared down. Characters lower level will no longer be able to join the event, but if they are already participants they may still fight. If no level restriction is chosen, characters of any level may fight in the event.
+{| class="wikitable"
+|-
+! Level !! Class
+|-
+| {{center|1-5}} || Strawweight
+|-
+| {{center|6-11}} || Flyweight
+|-
+| 12-13 || Bantamweight
+|-
+| 14-21 || Featherweight
+|-
+| 22-26 || Lightweight
+|-
+| 27-31 || Welterweight
+|-
+| 32-37 || Middleweight
+|-
+| 38-40 || Cruiserweight
+|-
+| 41-46 || Heavyweight
+|-
+| 47-50 || Super Heavyweight
+|}
-Players can select from one of the following instanced maps for their arena match, or they can let the system choose a random map.  Each map has a limit to the number of participants as noted below.
+===Map Selection===
+Players can select from one of the following instanced maps for their arena match, or they can let the system choose a random map.  Each map is designed for a recommended number of participants as noted.
 * Abandoned Office (2-20)
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 * Tech Lab (2-20)
 * Cage Match (From [[Pocket D]]) (2-20)
+===Sides===
+In multi-team matches, your Sides are determined by what color team you are on. If you want to be on the same Side as someone else, change your color to match theirs. Depending on the type of event, up to eight teams may be used.  The colors of teams are Red, Blue, Green, Black, White, Yellow, Orange, and Purple. The number of players in an event varies by the type of event and whether teams are allowed.
+{| class="wikitable"
+|-
+! Event Type !! Min Players/Team !! Max Players/Team !! Min Players Total !! Max Players Total
+|-
+| Custom || {{center|2 x 0}} || {{center|8 x 8}} || {{center|2}} || {{center|64}}
+|-
+| Duel || {{center|2 x 0}} || {{center|2 x 0}} || {{center|2}} || {{center|2}}
+|-
+| Team Duel || {{center|2 x 2}} || {{center|8 x 2}} || {{center|4}} || {{center|16}}
+|-
+| Battle Royale || {{center|3 x 0}} || {{center|64 x 0}} || {{center|3}} || {{center|64}}
+|-
+| Team Battle Royale || {{center|2 x 3}} || {{center|8 x 8}} || {{center|6}} || {{center|64}}
+|-
+| Pentad || {{center|5 x 2}} || {{center|5 x 2}} || {{center|10}} || {{center|10}}
+|-
+| Super Group Rumble || {{center|2 x 2}} || {{center|140 x 2}} || {{center|4}} || {{center|280}}
+|-
+| Gladiator || {{center|2 x 0}} || {{center|16 x 0}} || {{center|2}} || {{center|16}}
+|-
+| Team Gladiator || {{center|2 x 2}} || {{center|8 x 4}} || {{center|4}} || {{center|32}}
+|}
+===Ground Rules===
+Ground Rule options change the framework that is used to govern the behavior of players and powers during a match. Rated and Gladiator events have all options disabled except "No Observers" and "Invite Only."
+* '''No Travel Suppression''' - Removes the travel suppression that is normally applied to characters when an attack is made or received.
+* '''Max Recovery''' - Characters are given an incredibly high regeneration rate, meaning Endurance use is no longer a problem.
+* '''No Diminishing Returns''' - Removes the diminishing returns that are normally applied upon repeated heals or buffs to a character.
+* '''No Pool Powers''' - Disallows the use of any Pool powers players may have on their character.
+* '''No Travel Powers''' - Players are limited in how fast they can run and how high they can jump. Characters can not use Fly or Hover (or powers that mimic those effects). Characters can not use Teleport (except for powers that Teleport your enemies). The other effects of these powers (such as any Defensive boosts) will be in effect if the power is turned on while this rule is active.
+* '''No Observers''' - Disables the option for non-participating players to observe the event. Otherwise, if an Event has already begun (or you are defeated by your opponent in a Last Man Standing event before the end) you can turn into an Observer camera and watch the action. While in this mode you are invulnerable, intangible, and can not interact with the participant in any way (including trading or chatting).
+* '''Invite Only''' - Other players in the event must be invited into it by the Event Creator.  This can be accomplished by typing "{{slashcommand|arena_invite|player_name}}" or right-clicking the character and selecting "Invite to Arena Event."
 ==Badges==
+The Lanista badges are earned by winning gladiator matches and the Cage Fighter badge is found on the Cage Match map.
 {{BadgeBox|Lanista}}
 {{BadgeBox|Grand Lanista}}
 {{BadgeBox|Cage Fighter}}
-== See Also ==
+==See Also==
-* [[Weight Classes]]
+* [[Gladiator]]s
-* {{slashcommand|ai|player_name}}
-==External links==
+==External Links==
 * [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=5366328&an=0&page=1#Post5366328 Nicci's PVP 101 guide] from COX official boards
 [[Category:PvP]]

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User Interface

Match Selection Screen

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Gladiator Selection Screen

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