Champions Online - QnA
May 5, 2008 by Raj
Filed under Action, Adventure, Corporate, Development, Genre, MMORPG, Miscellaneous, Newsbits
Developer Cryptic Studios has released a QnA session for their upcoming superhero MMO; Champions Online.
When you say that any character can pick any powers the phrase “jack of many master of none” comes to mind. My question is if I choose a power outside of my “archetype” (for lack of a better word) will it just be a waste of points because I’ll be spending at a premium to get a substandard version of a power? Or will my brick’s fire blast be just as good as the energy projector’s? (Shofu)
Arkayne: Good question, Shofu. Choosing an “archetype” gives you bonuses with certain categories of powers, not just powers listed under your archetype. For example, if you choose Brick as your focus, any defensive powers you choose are more effective because you’re a Brick. Using your fire blast example, Bricks are just as effective as Mentalists when it comes to fire blasts, but Energy Projectors gain a bonus when using them because that’s their focus.
City of Heroes/City of Villains - Issue 12 Developer Diary
Joe Morrissey, the writer/designer behind Issue 12 - Next chapter for City of Heroes/City of Villains sheds some light on the development with this dev diary.
Who’s idea was this anyway?
It’s pretty safe to say that if it’s not Positron’s fault… it’s mine.Hi. I don’t think we’ve been formally introduced. I’m Joe Morrissey, some call me Hero 1. I’m a senior designer and the lead writer on City of Heroes. I’ve been on the team just over a year now, coming on during the craziness of Issue 10, helping guide the vision of Issue 11 and now laying the foundation for what is issue 12, “The Midnight Hour”. But before I get into that, let me give you a little background about myself.
Cryptic Developing Star Trek: Online MMO?
According to TrekMovie.com, Cryptic Studios maybe developing the Star Trek MMO.
Although Cryptic will still not officially acknowledge they are the new license holder, TrekMovie.com has independently confirmed with sources that they definitely are.
TrekMovie.com does not cite it’s sources, so the credibility of their claims is still salty at this point. All this begun after a Star Trek MMO teaser site surfaced, leading many to believe the development has reached it’s final stages. Whatever happens, we’ll keep you posted!
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