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== Overview ==
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'''[[Issues|Issue]] 13''', titled ''Power and Responsibility'', was a major revision to City of Heroes and City of Villains released on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. The title refers to [[Day Jobs]], introduced with this patch. Other important additions include [[Multiple Builds]], [[Supergroup]] [[base]] repricing, [[Merit Rewards]], and more.
  
''Issue 13: Power and Responsibility'' is the name of the newest, upcoming free expansion. The initial feature list was published on 26th August, 2008, [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=11778121] while a revised feature list was released on 25 September, 2008. [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=12045859]
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This article summarizes some of the major features in Issue 13. For more complete details, see the [[Patch Notes/2008-12-02|release date's patch notes]].
  
== Release Date ==
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*[[Closed Beta]] testing on the [[Training Room]] for Issue 13 started on October 8, 2008.
As of October 28, 2008, [[{{PAGENAME}}]] is in [[Closed Beta]] testing. [[Open Beta]] will start when the [[Developers]] decide that most of the game-breaking bugs are worked out. [[{{PAGENAME}}]] will be released to the [[Live Server]]s when the [[Developers]] decide most of the balance issues are worked out.
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*On November 5, 2008, the Training Room was opened up for Issue 13 [[Open Beta]].
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*Issue 13 was released to the [[servers|Live Servers]] on December 2, 2008.
  
In other words, '''[[Soon]]™'''
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== Confirmed Content ==
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=== Day Jobs (Offline Character Progression) ===
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:''Main Article:'' [[Day Jobs]]
  
== Confirmed Issue 13 Content ==
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Scholar? Caregiver? City Official? Now when players log out of City of Heroes / Villains they’re just getting started! A character’s day job is determined by the actual in-game location from which he or she logs out. If players log out from a [[University]] their day job is considered to be a Scholar. If they log out from City Hall they're a City Official. The benefits are thematically appropriate to the location. For example, a City Official earns extra [[inf]], a Scholar is granted [[Salvage]], a Caregiver is granted [[Health Regeneration]] [[Buff]]s, etc.
 
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According to the updated [http://www.cityofheroes.com/game_update13.html official announcement] and [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=12045859 Positron's revised announcement]:
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===Day Jobs (Offline Character Progression)===
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''Main article: [[Day Jobs]]''
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Scholar? Caregiver? City Official? Now when players log out of City of Heroes / Villains they’re just getting started! A character’s day job is determined by the actual in-game location from which he or she logs out. If players log out from a [[University]] their day job is considered to be a Scholar. If they log out from City Hall they're a City Official. The benefits are thematically appropriate to the location. For example, a City Official earns extra [[Influence]], a Scholar is granted [[Salvage]], a Caregiver is granted [[Health_Regeneration|Health Regeneration]] [[Buff|Buffs]], etc.
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Once characters have accumulated the required amount of time for each Day Job, they are rewarded with the appropriate Day Job Badge and Title, increasing their “earnings” for that job. Multiple Badges can be combined to unlock Accolades and the ability to accumulate additional new rewards. Almost every location within Paragon City and the Rogue Isles has an associated Day Job, resulting in a wide selection of jobs and rewards!- Depending on where characters log out, they assume the role of the area as their day job. If they log out in a hospital, for example, they are working as doctors or nurses. When logging back in, characters receive certain bonuses and rewards according to their day jobs.
 
Once characters have accumulated the required amount of time for each Day Job, they are rewarded with the appropriate Day Job Badge and Title, increasing their “earnings” for that job. Multiple Badges can be combined to unlock Accolades and the ability to accumulate additional new rewards. Almost every location within Paragon City and the Rogue Isles has an associated Day Job, resulting in a wide selection of jobs and rewards!- Depending on where characters log out, they assume the role of the area as their day job. If they log out in a hospital, for example, they are working as doctors or nurses. When logging back in, characters receive certain bonuses and rewards according to their day jobs.
  
===Multiple Builds===
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=== Multiple Builds ===
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:''Main Article:'' [[Multiple Builds]]
  
Another character customization option and City of Heroes innovation, Issue 13 delivers the ability to have two different [[build]]-outs for each character, including which powers are selected and which Enhancements are slotted. With this feature it will now be possible for all characters to diversify their game experience by visiting any [[Trainer]] and switching the entire build of their character to an alternate one. You can use this separate build for whatever you like. If you wish to use different power selections for soloing and groups, you can do that. This even makes it possible to have different IO sets slotted for [[PVP]] and [[PVE]]. This new system gives characters the added depth and flexibility to tackle any challenge!
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Another character customization option and City of Heroes innovation, Issue 13 delivers the ability to have two different [[build]]-outs for each character, including which powers are selected and which Enhancements are slotted. With this feature it will now be possible for all characters to diversify their game experience by visiting any [[Trainer]] and switching the entire build of their character to an alternate one. You can use this separate build for whatever you like. If you wish to use different power selections for soloing and groups, you can do that. This even makes it possible to have different IO sets slotted for [[PvP]] and [[PvE]]. This new system gives characters the added depth and flexibility to tackle any challenge!
  
===New Powersets===
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=== New Powersets ===
*[[Shield Defense]] Heft a Shield for Heroic or Villainous Ends!  This new powerset brings a classic power to City of Heroes: Shields!  Now, you can arm [[Tanker|Tankers]], [[Scrapper|Scrappers]] and [[Brute|Brutes]] with a powerful shield to protect themselves and their allies.  
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*[[Shield Defense]] Heft a Shield for Heroic or Villainous Ends!  This new powerset brings a classic power to City of Heroes: Shields!  Now, you can arm [[Tanker]]s, [[Scrapper]]s and [[Brute]]s with a powerful shield to protect themselves and their allies.
 
*[[Pain Domination]] -  Villains can now bend the power of pain to serve their own ends!  Those playing a [[Corruptor]] or [[Mastermind]] have access to this new powerset.  The antithesis of the Hero healing powerset “[[Empathy]],” Pain Domination brings parity between Heroes and Villains with a distinctively evil flair.
 
*[[Pain Domination]] -  Villains can now bend the power of pain to serve their own ends!  Those playing a [[Corruptor]] or [[Mastermind]] have access to this new powerset.  The antithesis of the Hero healing powerset “[[Empathy]],” Pain Domination brings parity between Heroes and Villains with a distinctively evil flair.
  
===Leveling Pact===
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=== Leveling Pact ===
''Main article: [[Leveling Pact]]''
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:''Main Article:'' [[Leveling Pact]]
  
A new innovation to MMOs, this system allows you and a friend to create new characters and have your [[XP]] be permanently in sync, whether both characters are online or not. You will always be the same level, even if your friend plays ten times more often than you do! It's sort of like "Extreme [[Sidekick|Sidekicking]]."
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A new innovation to MMOs, this system allows you and a friend to create new characters and have your [[XP]] be permanently in sync, whether both characters are online or not. You will always be the same level, even if your friend plays ten times more often than you do! It's sort of like "Extreme [[Sidekick]]ing."
  
===The Merit Rewards System===
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=== The Merit Rewards System ===
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:''Main Article:'' [[Merit Rewards]]
  
A new game system that allows players to earn tokens by completing [[Trials]], [[Task Forces]], [[Strike Forces]], [[Raids]], etc. The most challenging and time consuming tasks grant the most reward tokens, which can be redeemed throughout Hero and Villain zones for [[recipes]], [[enhancements]], [[salvage]], costume pieces, [[badges]], [[inspirations]] and other game items.
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A new game system that allows players to earn tokens by completing [[Trials]], [[Task Force]]s, [[Strike Force]]s, [[Raids]], etc. The most challenging and time consuming tasks grant the most reward tokens, which can be redeemed throughout Hero and Villain zones for [[recipe]]s, [[enhancements]], [[Invention Salvage|salvage]], costume pieces, [[badges]], [[inspirations]] and other game items.
  
===Villain Patron Power Respec===
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=== Villain Patron Power Respec ===
Villains level 40 and above can [[Power_Respecification|respec]] (re-select) their [[Patron_Power_Pools|Patron Powers]], offering the same flexibility that heroes are afforded with [[Ancillary_Power_Pools|Ancillary Powers]].
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Villains level 40 and above can [[Power Respecification|respec]] (re-select) their [[Patron Power Pools|Patron Powers]], offering the same flexibility that heroes are afforded with [[Ancillary Power Pools|Ancillary Powers]].
  
===Supergroup Base Repricing===
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=== Supergroup Base Repricing ===
[[Base Salvage]] is being replaced with [[Invention Salvage]] and all [[Base]] room and item prices are being adjusted to more accessible levels. Remaining base salvage can be traded in for invention salvage, or can continue to be stored in base and personal storage.
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[[Base Salvage]] is being replaced with [[Invention Salvage]] and all [[Base]] room and item prices are being adjusted to more accessible levels. Remaining base salvage can be traded in for invention salvage, or can continue to be stored in base and personal storage.  Finally, rent was restructured to involve decreased rental rates for all plot sizes as well as adding rent on most storage items in the base.  In most cases, the changed rent schedule results in less rent paid for all Bases.
  
===PvE and PvP Powers Rebalancing===
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=== PvE and PvP Powers Rebalancing ===
More details to come shortly, directly from Powers Designer [[Castle_(Developer)|Floyd "Castle" Grubb]].
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There are a wide selection of PvE (Player vs. Environment) and PvP (Player vs. Player) related power changes in Issue 13. These changes focus on either Quality of Life issues or on powers which were not quite in balance with others.
  
===New Cimerora Missions===
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=== New Cimerora Missions ===
New Hero and Villain [[Story_Arc|story arcs]] expand upon the history and lore, and delve into the players and politics of [[Cimerora]].
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New Hero and Villain [[Story Arc|story arcs]] expand upon the history and lore, and delve into the players and politics of [[Cimerora]].
  
===Other features===
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=== New Invention Sets ===
New [[Inventions|Invention Origin Sets]], new [[Costumes|Costume]] Sets, Zone Refinements, and more!
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[[:Category:Sets for improving PBAoE Damage|PBAoE Damage]]
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* [[Eradication]], Level 10-30
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* [[Obliteration]], Level 30-50
  
Revamped Badge User Interface. [http://www.gamezone.com/news/10_24_08_03_24PM.htm]
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[[:Category:Sets for improving Holds|Hold]]
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* [[Basilisk's Gaze]], Level 10-30
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* [[Lockdown]], Level 30-50
  
== Likely Issue 13 Content ==
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[[:Category:Sets for improving Universal Travel|Universal Travel]]
* Option for characters of [[Arachnos Soldier]] archetype to remove their helmets. Evidenced by a bug in the tailor.
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* [[Blessing of the Zephyr]], Level 10-50
::[[Image:GuyPerfect_WolfHelmetBug.jpg|137px]]<BR>''(Click for larger version)''
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* Ability to Save a costume and Load it in the character creator or tailor. Evidenced by new buttons in the Character Creator during Issue 13 Beta.
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[[:Category:Sets for improving Recharge Intensive Pets|Recharge Intensive Pets]]
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* [[Call to Arms]], Level 10-30
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* [[Expedient Reinforcement]], Level 30-50
  
== Possible Issue 13 Content ==
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[[:Category:Sets for improving Accurate Healing|Accurate Healing]]
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* [[Theft of Essence]], Level 10-30
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* [[Touch of the Nictus]], Level 30-50
  
== Content Unlikely to be Added ==
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[[:Category:Sets for improving Accurate Defense Debuff|Accurate Defense Debuff]]
*[[Mission Architect]] - Players will have the ability to create missions and story arcs to share with the entire playerbase.
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* [[Shield Breaker]], Level 10-30
** Moved to [[Issue 14]]
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* [[Analyze Weakness]], Level 30-50
::[[Image:MissionSimulator12.jpg|137px]]<BR>''(Click for larger version)''
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* Full Powerset Customization
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* Graphics/UI Overhaul/Upgrade
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* Any Power Proliferation, at all [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=newsdiscuss&Number=11780823&bodyprev=#Post11780823]
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** Further confirmation by Castle [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=Dev&Number=12047075#Post12047075]
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:* Broadsword proliferated to [[Brute]]s and/or [[Stalker]]s [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Number=11128365&Search=true#Post11128365]
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[[:Category:Sets for improving Accurate To-Hit Debuff|Accurate To-Hit Debuff]]
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* [[Cloud Senses]], Level 10-30
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* [[Siphon Insight]], Level 30-50
  
<b>Likely Release Date:</b> "Fall 2008"
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=== Other features ===
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* The [[badges|badge]] interface has gotten a revamp, separating the badges out into much smaller categories. Additionally, almost all badges now have a progress bar and hints on how to gain the badges. Some badges will not show a hint or progress bar until you have a certain percentage filled.
  
== External Links ==
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* New [[Costumes|Costume]] Sets (including the ability to save and load costumes), Zone Refinements, and more!
  
* [http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/pc/articles/5691.aspx Preview: Issue 13: Architect]
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* The [[Force of Justice Badge]] is now awarding for heroes that meet the prerequisites.
* [http://www.massively.com/2008/09/25/brian-clayton-and-matt-miller-on-power-and-responsibility-in-cit/ Brian Clayton and Matt Miller on Power and Responsibility in City of Heroes]
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* [http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/pc/articles/9285.aspx Issue 13 Mission Architect Delay]
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* [[Pocket D]] now has a teleport beacon and base access.
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* The [[Tiki Room]] now has a tailor named [[Trina the Seamstress]].  You must have a [[Pocket D VIP Gold Club Member Badge]] to access this room.
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* Players can now disable [[Experience]] gains. This setting can be toggled at will and is in the Options menu.
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== Note ==
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The [[Mission Architect]] feature was originally scheduled for Issue 13 but was pushed back to [[Issue 14]].
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== See Also ==
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* [[Issue 13 Badges]]
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== External Links ==
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* [http://web.archive.org/web/20121025123209/http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/game_updates/issue_13/overview.php Issue 13 Feature Overview]
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* [http://web.archive.org/web/20121003093755/http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/game_updates/issue_13/issue_13_designing_the_new_mis.php Dev Diary: Designing the New Missions]
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* [http://web.archive.org/web/20121003093756/http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/game_updates/issue_13/issue_13_designing_day_jobs.php Dev Diary: Designing Day Jobs]
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* [http://www.alteredgamer.com/city-of-heroes/5691-coh-city-of-villains-cox-issue-13-architect-preview-mission-architect/ Preview: Issue 13: Architect]
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* [http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/09/25/brian-clayton-and-matt-miller-on-power-and-responsibility-in-cit/ Interview with Brian Clayton and Matt Miller]
  
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[[Category:Game Updates|I13]]

Latest revision as of 23:10, 21 August 2018

Badge time.png This article contains information about a major update to City of Heroes Freedom. It is provided for historical purposes.

Overview

Issue13.jpg

Issue 13, titled Power and Responsibility, was a major revision to City of Heroes and City of Villains released on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. The title refers to Day Jobs, introduced with this patch. Other important additions include Multiple Builds, Supergroup base repricing, Merit Rewards, and more.

This article summarizes some of the major features in Issue 13. For more complete details, see the release date's patch notes.

Confirmed Content

Day Jobs (Offline Character Progression)

Main Article: Day Jobs

Scholar? Caregiver? City Official? Now when players log out of City of Heroes / Villains they’re just getting started! A character’s day job is determined by the actual in-game location from which he or she logs out. If players log out from a University their day job is considered to be a Scholar. If they log out from City Hall they're a City Official. The benefits are thematically appropriate to the location. For example, a City Official earns extra inf, a Scholar is granted Salvage, a Caregiver is granted Health Regeneration Buffs, etc.

Once characters have accumulated the required amount of time for each Day Job, they are rewarded with the appropriate Day Job Badge and Title, increasing their “earnings” for that job. Multiple Badges can be combined to unlock Accolades and the ability to accumulate additional new rewards. Almost every location within Paragon City and the Rogue Isles has an associated Day Job, resulting in a wide selection of jobs and rewards!- Depending on where characters log out, they assume the role of the area as their day job. If they log out in a hospital, for example, they are working as doctors or nurses. When logging back in, characters receive certain bonuses and rewards according to their day jobs.

Multiple Builds

Main Article: Multiple Builds

Another character customization option and City of Heroes innovation, Issue 13 delivers the ability to have two different build-outs for each character, including which powers are selected and which Enhancements are slotted. With this feature it will now be possible for all characters to diversify their game experience by visiting any Trainer and switching the entire build of their character to an alternate one. You can use this separate build for whatever you like. If you wish to use different power selections for soloing and groups, you can do that. This even makes it possible to have different IO sets slotted for PvP and PvE. This new system gives characters the added depth and flexibility to tackle any challenge!

New Powersets

  • Shield Defense Heft a Shield for Heroic or Villainous Ends! This new powerset brings a classic power to City of Heroes: Shields! Now, you can arm Tankers, Scrappers and Brutes with a powerful shield to protect themselves and their allies.
  • Pain Domination - Villains can now bend the power of pain to serve their own ends! Those playing a Corruptor or Mastermind have access to this new powerset. The antithesis of the Hero healing powerset “Empathy,” Pain Domination brings parity between Heroes and Villains with a distinctively evil flair.

Leveling Pact

Main Article: Leveling Pact

A new innovation to MMOs, this system allows you and a friend to create new characters and have your XP be permanently in sync, whether both characters are online or not. You will always be the same level, even if your friend plays ten times more often than you do! It's sort of like "Extreme Sidekicking."

The Merit Rewards System

Main Article: Merit Rewards

A new game system that allows players to earn tokens by completing Trials, Task Forces, Strike Forces, Raids, etc. The most challenging and time consuming tasks grant the most reward tokens, which can be redeemed throughout Hero and Villain zones for recipes, enhancements, salvage, costume pieces, badges, inspirations and other game items.

Villain Patron Power Respec

Villains level 40 and above can respec (re-select) their Patron Powers, offering the same flexibility that heroes are afforded with Ancillary Powers.

Supergroup Base Repricing

Base Salvage is being replaced with Invention Salvage and all Base room and item prices are being adjusted to more accessible levels. Remaining base salvage can be traded in for invention salvage, or can continue to be stored in base and personal storage. Finally, rent was restructured to involve decreased rental rates for all plot sizes as well as adding rent on most storage items in the base. In most cases, the changed rent schedule results in less rent paid for all Bases.

PvE and PvP Powers Rebalancing

There are a wide selection of PvE (Player vs. Environment) and PvP (Player vs. Player) related power changes in Issue 13. These changes focus on either Quality of Life issues or on powers which were not quite in balance with others.

New Cimerora Missions

New Hero and Villain story arcs expand upon the history and lore, and delve into the players and politics of Cimerora.

New Invention Sets

PBAoE Damage

Hold

Universal Travel

Recharge Intensive Pets

Accurate Healing

Accurate Defense Debuff

Accurate To-Hit Debuff

Other features

  • The badge interface has gotten a revamp, separating the badges out into much smaller categories. Additionally, almost all badges now have a progress bar and hints on how to gain the badges. Some badges will not show a hint or progress bar until you have a certain percentage filled.
  • New Costume Sets (including the ability to save and load costumes), Zone Refinements, and more!
  • Pocket D now has a teleport beacon and base access.
  • Players can now disable Experience gains. This setting can be toggled at will and is in the Options menu.

Note

The Mission Architect feature was originally scheduled for Issue 13 but was pushed back to Issue 14.

See Also

External Links