Hero Zone Event Message

Issue 12 provided heroes with a new way to respond to any special event that may be occurring anywhere is the city. A new chat option was created and messages announce the spawn of everything from a Giant Monster to a Superadine Rave.

To access this option all a hero needs to do is left click on any of the current chat tabs, or create a new tab, and select edit. Once the edit screen appear look through the list of available chat options on the right side and select the Hero Zone Event Message option and hit add. The Event Message will then move to the left side of the screen. Click on okay and the option is now saved and the event message will appear in in whichever chat window you have picked.

Overview

Issue 12 provided heroes with a new way to respond to any special event that may be occurring anywhere in Paragon City. A new chat channel was created, which announces the beginning and end of "Monstery Activity" and special zone events. It accepts no input from players.

To access this option all a hero needs to do is left-click on any of the current chat tabs and select edit, or right-click to create a new tab. Once the edit screen appears, look through the list of available chat options on the right side and select the Hero Zone Event Message option and hit add. The Event Message will then move to the left side of the screen. Click on okay and the option is now saved and event messages will appear in in whichever chat tab was updated.

Message Types

Messages vary based on the activity but include:

Message alerting all players that the Ghost Ship is out in Talos Island or Independence Port.

Ghost Ship

The Ghost Ship has been spotted in Independence Port.
The Ghost Ship has disappeared from Independence Port.
The Ghost Ship has been spotted in Talos Island.
The Ghost Ship has disappeared from Talos Island.

Message that Paladin Construction construction has begun in Kings Row

Paladin Construction

[PPD] Unusual Clockwork activity in Kings Row.
[PPD] Clockwork activity has resumed normal levels in Kings Row.
[PPD] Clockwork Paladin spotted in Kings Row.

Message that a Hellion Arson fire has broken out in Steel Canyon.

Steel Canyon Fire

[FDPC] Fire Alarm sounded in Steel Canyon.
[FDPC] Fire Alarm Cleared in Steel Canyon.

Message that a Troll Rave is happening in Skyway City.

Troll Rave

[PPD] Warning: Superadine raid in progress in Skyway City.
[PPD] Alert Cancelled: Raid has been completed in Skyway City.

Messages that announce an increase in monster activity in the zones that spawn Giant Monsters.

Lusca

[PPD] A Giant Octopus has been spotted in Independence Port.
[PPD] The Giant Octopus has been disappeared from Independence Port.

Jurrasik

Jurassik has appeared in 'Crey's Folly'.
Despawn/kill message needed.

Croatoa monsters (Eochai and/or Jack)

Unusual monster activity detected in Croatoa.
Monster activity in Croatoa has returned to normal levels.

Adamastor

Adamastor has appeared in Dark Astoria.
Despawn/kill message needed.

Kraken

The Kraken has appeared in Perez Park.
Despawn/kill message needed.

Babbage

The Babbage message is currently bugged and will show as P2945384288.

Kronos Titan

Spawn message needed.
No message for despawn or defeat.

Messages that announce a zone invasion is underway.

Rikti Invasion

[Vanguard] WARNING: Rikti ships have been detected heading for <zone>.
[Vanguard] DANGER!: Rikti invasion forces have been spotted in <zone>. Non-combatants are advised to seek cover.
[Vanguard] ALERT CANCELLED: The Rikti have retreated from <zone>.

Zombie Apocalypse

WARNING: Zombie attack in <zone>.
ALERT CANCELLED: The zombies have disappeared from <zone>.

Notes

This provides a very good tool for heroes in obtaining the badges associated with these Giant Monsters and zone events.

Both Villain Zone Event Messages and Hero Zone Event Messages can be activated irrespective of the side a player is on (CoH/V), enabling, for instance, a villain to be alerted to the Hellion Arson Fire Event in Steel Canyon or a hero to Caleb's spawn.

Hero Zone Event Message