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== Official NCsoft Sites ==
 
== Official NCsoft Sites ==
  
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* [http://auraycapa.superforo.net/ Aura y Capa] Spanish Fansite and community nexus. Updated daily, all info translated into local language. Includes everything a spanish player could need!
 
* [http://auraycapa.superforo.net/ Aura y Capa] Spanish Fansite and community nexus. Updated daily, all info translated into local language. Includes everything a spanish player could need!
* [http://www.badge-hunter.com Badge-Hunter]'s [http://www.badge-hunter.com/index.php?/page/view_badge_bytype.php Badge Listing] and [http://www.badge-hunter.com/index.php?/page/maps.php Map Listing]
 
 
* [http://battlerockx.blogspot.com/ The Battlerock X Chronicles], dedicated to various news, events, and stories of City of Heroes characters as well as the home for the infrequent fan-based comic series "Tales from Paragon City".
 
* [http://battlerockx.blogspot.com/ The Battlerock X Chronicles], dedicated to various news, events, and stories of City of Heroes characters as well as the home for the infrequent fan-based comic series "Tales from Paragon City".
* [http://www.thecaperadio.com/ The Cape Radio], getting your groove on while stomping bad guys
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* [http://www.thecaperadio.com/ The Cape Radio], getting your groove on while stomping bad guys.
 
* [http://cohcomicindex.com City of Comic Creators], a group of fan-based comic creators who also publish the "City of Comic Creators Compendium".
 
* [http://cohcomicindex.com City of Comic Creators], a group of fan-based comic creators who also publish the "City of Comic Creators Compendium".
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* [http://www.cityofheroes.ca City of Heroes Site Reconstruction], a website dedicated to recreating the official City of Heroes website before it was shut down.
 
* [http://www.cohwritersguild.com// COH Writer's Guild], The Offical City of Heroes site can't publish all the fan fiction and art they receive. But we will! If you want the rest of the CoH universe to read and see your stuff send it to us and it will be posted -no charge!  
 
* [http://www.cohwritersguild.com// COH Writer's Guild], The Offical City of Heroes site can't publish all the fan fiction and art they receive. But we will! If you want the rest of the CoH universe to read and see your stuff send it to us and it will be posted -no charge!  
* ColdFront's [http://coh.coldfront.net/ City of Heroes] and [http://cov.coldfront.net/ City of Villains] sites.
 
 
* [http://guardiansofthedawn.wordpress.com "Guardians of the Dawn"], the official website of the fan-based comic series "Guardians of the Dawn Spotlight" set in the City of Heroes universe with special appearances by various in-game characters.
 
* [http://guardiansofthedawn.wordpress.com "Guardians of the Dawn"], the official website of the fan-based comic series "Guardians of the Dawn Spotlight" set in the City of Heroes universe with special appearances by various in-game characters.
* [http://www.jordans-town.com/ Jordan's Town], A fairly irregularly updated City of Heroes web comic and site full of great guides to various character types. Includes a massive searchable image gallery of CoH/V screenshots.
 
* [http://www.justiceradio.net/ Justice Radio], Justice Server's premier radio station. Rock out and rock on!
 
 
* [http://citymentorproject.mmopost.com/ Mentor Project], Experienced volunteers assisting new players in game where they can most benefit from it.
 
* [http://citymentorproject.mmopost.com/ Mentor Project], Experienced volunteers assisting new players in game where they can most benefit from it.
* [http://www.pcfreepress.com/ Paragon City Free Press], sister site of the Paragon Wiki, not "officially" part of the Titan Network
 
 
* [http://www.radioparagon.com/ Radio Paragon], Fully Slotted for Awesome! - Radio Station serving multiple game servers.
 
* [http://www.radioparagon.com/ Radio Paragon], Fully Slotted for Awesome! - Radio Station serving multiple game servers.
* [http://home.comcast.net/~coh-tog/ Tog's Hero University], A semi RP site for new players covering much of the basic game.
 
* [http://coh.warcry.com/ Warcry], a great site with lots of resources
 
  
 
== Game Utilities ==
 
== Game Utilities ==
  
{{divbox|yellow|Important Note|Players have the responsibility to be aware of the PlayNC [http://www.plaync.com/help/eula_coh.html EULA]. The following applications are believed by most of the community to be EULA legal. However, they are not endorsed by Paragon Wiki, and players' use of them is solely at their own risk.}}
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{{divbox|yellow|Important Note|Players have the responsibility to be aware of the PlayNC [http://web.archive.org/web/20071007172007/http://www.plaync.com/help/eula_coh.html EULA]. The following applications are believed by most of the community to be EULA legal. However, they are not endorsed by Paragon Wiki, and players' use of them is solely at their own risk.}}
  
 
* Map Patches replace many in-game maps of city zones and missions with informational icons and text.
 
* Map Patches replace many in-game maps of city zones and missions with informational icons and text.
** [http://www.vidiotmaps.com/downloads.php VidiotMaps].
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** [http://sourceforge.net/projects/vidiotmaps/?source=directory i23 VidiotMaps for PC].
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** [http://sourceforge.net/projects/vidiotmaps-mac/?source=directory i23 VidiotMaps for Mac].
 
* Badge Tracking. Manually or automatically enter badges, see which ones you're missing, compare with other players who also use these sites.
 
* Badge Tracking. Manually or automatically enter badges, see which ones you're missing, compare with other players who also use these sites.
** [http://www.cityinfoterminal.com City Information Tracker] (CIT). Part of Titan Network.
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** [http://www.cityinfoterminal.com City Information Tracker]. Part of Titan Network.
** [http://www.badge-hunter.com Badge-Hunter] (BH). Sister site of VidiotMaps.
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* Utility that tracks in-game statistics and that is capable of showing buff timers. Was used to update badge stats on both City Info Tracker and Badge-Hunter.
* Utility that tracks in-game statistics and that is capable of showing buff timers. Can automatically update the badge tracking websites above (CIT and BH).
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** [http://www.herostats.org/downloads.html HeroStats]
 
** [http://www.herostats.org/downloads.html HeroStats]
 
* Utility that can update badges on CIT, and also export character builds directly from the game for use in Mids' Hero Designer:
 
* Utility that can update badges on CIT, and also export character builds directly from the game for use in Mids' Hero Designer:
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** [http://planner.cohtitan.com SuckerPunch's Online Build Planner]. Webapp. ([[Issue 16|I16]] current). Includes Invention sets. Since it's entirely javascript based, builds can be shared with any web browser.
 
** [http://planner.cohtitan.com SuckerPunch's Online Build Planner]. Webapp. ([[Issue 16|I16]] current). Includes Invention sets. Since it's entirely javascript based, builds can be shared with any web browser.
  
{{divbox|yellow|Important Note|As above, players have the responsibility to be aware of the PlayNC [http://www.plaync.com/help/eula_coh.html EULA]. Use of the following applications is frowned upon by PlayNC and likely violates the EULA. They are not endorsed by Paragon Wiki, and players' use of them is solely at their own risk.}}
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{{divbox|red|Important Note|As above, players have the responsibility to be aware of the PlayNC [http://www.plaync.com/help/eula_coh.html EULA]. Use of the following applications is frowned upon by PlayNC and likely violates the EULA. They are not endorsed by Paragon Wiki, and players' use of them is solely at their own risk.}}
  
 
* [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=131496&package_id=178537 PiggViewer], an application that allows extraction of game client files.
 
* [http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=131496&package_id=178537 PiggViewer], an application that allows extraction of game client files.
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==Super/Villain Group Sites==
 
==Super/Villain Group Sites==
'''NOTE:''' These sites are subject to verification and periodic review and may be removed if deemed inactive or inappropriate.
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'''NOTE:''' These sites are subject to verification and periodic review and may be removed if deemed inactive or inappropriate.<br>
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''' Many sites may be deprecated; please click at your own risk. All GuildPortal links have been removed due to those links now redirecting to phishing scams.'''
  
 
;[http://www.arachnoselite.com/ Arachnos Elite]: - Strength Through Undying Loyalty -  One of the very first Arachnos based villain groups, formed on day one of the CoV headstart. Roleplaying, on Virtue Server
 
;[http://www.arachnoselite.com/ Arachnos Elite]: - Strength Through Undying Loyalty -  One of the very first Arachnos based villain groups, formed on day one of the CoV headstart. Roleplaying, on Virtue Server
 
;[http://dangerrangers.myrealityz.net/ The Danger Rangers]: - Go Go Danger Rangers!! -  One of City's oldest running Sentai themed Supergroup... Born  in the Victory"verse" over 5 years ago, then discovered in the Virtue"verse" on the summer of 2008 and now recently on Exalted.
 
;[http://dangerrangers.myrealityz.net/ The Danger Rangers]: - Go Go Danger Rangers!! -  One of City's oldest running Sentai themed Supergroup... Born  in the Victory"verse" over 5 years ago, then discovered in the Virtue"verse" on the summer of 2008 and now recently on Exalted.
;[http://www.thedarkblade.net/ The Dark Blade]: on Virtue; mature group that likes to play the darker side of characters.
 
 
;[http://www.defendersofparagon.net The Defenders of Paragon]: on Infinity; mature, no drama, fun times, period.
 
;[http://www.defendersofparagon.net The Defenders of Paragon]: on Infinity; mature, no drama, fun times, period.
;[http://fallenlegion.guildportal.com/ Fallen Legion]: One of the largest and most active VGs on the Victory server.
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;Fallen Legion: One of the largest and most active VGs on the Victory server.
;[http://thefreedomlegion.guildportal.com/Guild.aspx?GuildID=349034&TabID=2922486 the Freedom Legion]: A very active SuperGroup on the Guardian server. Within our 1st year, Dec 8th 2009-Dec 8th 2010, we climbed into the Top50. We have a fully functional base, great members, good Coalitions, our own Vent server, own SG site, we team up on a daily basis, +20 members online per day and lots of PvP & PvE events. Founder and Leader Dark Energon, @Dark Energon.
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;The Freedom Legion: A very active SuperGroup on the Guardian server. Within our 1st year, Dec 8th 2009-Dec 8th 2010, we climbed into the Top50. We have a fully functional base, great members, good Coalitions, our own Vent server, own SG site, we team up on a daily basis, +20 members online per day and lots of PvP & PvE events. Founder and Leader Dark Energon, @Dark Energon.
 
;[http://www.legionofcatgirls.com/ Legion of Catgirls]: A feminine, feline SG on several servers.
 
;[http://www.legionofcatgirls.com/ Legion of Catgirls]: A feminine, feline SG on several servers.
;[http://legionofvalor.guildportal.com/ Legion of Valor]: One of the largest and most active SGs on the Victory server.
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;Legion of Valor: One of the largest and most active SGs on the Victory server.
;[http://www.pcda.us/ Paragon City Detective Agency]: Close knit group of players discussing the state of the game, trading tips, and generally gabbing. Visitors welcome!
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;Zero Tolerance: Small top 5 ranked villain group on Justice created October 29, 2005. Thrives on teamwork and dedication.
;[http://cohtaxis.com/ Paragon Taxi Service]: A service-oriented group dedicated to helping the heroes of the city.
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;[http://zerotolerance.guildportal.com/ Zero Tolerance]: Small top 5 ranked villain group on Justice created October 29, 2005. Thrives on teamwork and dedication.
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== Friend Sites ==
 
== Friend Sites ==

Latest revision as of 19:49, 29 August 2019

Badge time.png This article or section contains information on several sites that are no longer in use (some links removed due to phishing scams) since the official shutdown of City of Heroes Freedom. It is provided for historical purposes.

Official NCsoft Sites

Titan Network

  • Titan Network: (Super)Powering the Community
    • Mid's Hero Designer. Download-able program. Database is kept current. Includes Invention sets for enhancements, and takes those bonuses into account when calculating buffs.
    • SuckerPunch's Online Build Planner, Cross-browser/OS online build planner. (Out of date)
    • CoHFaces, Behind the Mask - Share real pics of yourself!
    • City Info Tracker, replaces City Game Tracker and City Info Terminal. Integrates with Sentinel and HeroStats.
    • Red Tomax, with extensive information on missions, powers, and much more.

Other Fan Sites

If you want your site listed here, please edit this page and add it in!

NOTE: These sites are subject to verification and periodic review and may be removed if deemed inactive or inappropriate.

  • Aura y Capa Spanish Fansite and community nexus. Updated daily, all info translated into local language. Includes everything a spanish player could need!
  • The Battlerock X Chronicles, dedicated to various news, events, and stories of City of Heroes characters as well as the home for the infrequent fan-based comic series "Tales from Paragon City".
  • The Cape Radio, getting your groove on while stomping bad guys.
  • City of Comic Creators, a group of fan-based comic creators who also publish the "City of Comic Creators Compendium".
  • City of Heroes Site Reconstruction, a website dedicated to recreating the official City of Heroes website before it was shut down.
  • COH Writer's Guild, The Offical City of Heroes site can't publish all the fan fiction and art they receive. But we will! If you want the rest of the CoH universe to read and see your stuff send it to us and it will be posted -no charge!
  • "Guardians of the Dawn", the official website of the fan-based comic series "Guardians of the Dawn Spotlight" set in the City of Heroes universe with special appearances by various in-game characters.
  • Mentor Project, Experienced volunteers assisting new players in game where they can most benefit from it.
  • Radio Paragon, Fully Slotted for Awesome! - Radio Station serving multiple game servers.

Game Utilities

  • Map Patches replace many in-game maps of city zones and missions with informational icons and text.
  • Badge Tracking. Manually or automatically enter badges, see which ones you're missing, compare with other players who also use these sites.
  • Utility that tracks in-game statistics and that is capable of showing buff timers. Was used to update badge stats on both City Info Tracker and Badge-Hunter.
  • Utility that can update badges on CIT, and also export character builds directly from the game for use in Mids' Hero Designer:
  • Character builder/designer/planners. Create and save character builds, and share with others through "data blocks" or "data links".
  • PiggViewer, an application that allows extraction of game client files.
  • Game Extractor, a Java application that allows extraction of game client files.

Super/Villain Group Sites

NOTE: These sites are subject to verification and periodic review and may be removed if deemed inactive or inappropriate.
Many sites may be deprecated; please click at your own risk. All GuildPortal links have been removed due to those links now redirecting to phishing scams.

Arachnos Elite
- Strength Through Undying Loyalty - One of the very first Arachnos based villain groups, formed on day one of the CoV headstart. Roleplaying, on Virtue Server
The Danger Rangers
- Go Go Danger Rangers!! - One of City's oldest running Sentai themed Supergroup... Born in the Victory"verse" over 5 years ago, then discovered in the Virtue"verse" on the summer of 2008 and now recently on Exalted.
The Defenders of Paragon
on Infinity; mature, no drama, fun times, period.
Fallen Legion
One of the largest and most active VGs on the Victory server.
The Freedom Legion
A very active SuperGroup on the Guardian server. Within our 1st year, Dec 8th 2009-Dec 8th 2010, we climbed into the Top50. We have a fully functional base, great members, good Coalitions, our own Vent server, own SG site, we team up on a daily basis, +20 members online per day and lots of PvP & PvE events. Founder and Leader Dark Energon, @Dark Energon.
Legion of Catgirls
A feminine, feline SG on several servers.
Legion of Valor
One of the largest and most active SGs on the Victory server.
Zero Tolerance
Small top 5 ranked villain group on Justice created October 29, 2005. Thrives on teamwork and dedication.

Friend Sites

  • Web browsers
  • Support the Electronic Frontier Foundation, defending your digital rights
  • Image editors
    • The Gimp, a powerful and 100% free image editor.
    • Paint.NET, a 'clone' of MSPAINT built on the .NET framework. Also free.
  • Text editors
    • Notepad++, a powerful open source replacement for Notepad.
    • PSPad, another free (but not open source) text editor.