Super Booster: Difference between revisions

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This article contains information that no longer applies to the current version of Homecoming: City of Heroes/Villains. It is provided for historical purposes.

With the launch of City of Heroes Freedom the sale of booster through the NCSoft store was discontinued. The individual components of these packs have been integrated into the Paragon Market.

Overview

also called: Goodie Packs, Booster Packs, Item Packs

A small expansion pack previously available exclusively through the NCsoft Store. Each pack was themed and came with various perks, which included costume pieces, powers, badges, and/or emotes.

Pack Types

Super Boosters

All Super Boosters previously cost $9.99US/£5.99/€8.99.

Super Booster I: Cyborg - released September, 2008.
Super Booster II: Magic - released April, 2009.
Super Booster III: Superscience - released July, 2009.
Super Booster IV: Martial Arts - released November, 2009.
Super Booster V: Mutant - released June, 2010.

Note: The Architect Edition's free code only allowed the choice of Cyborg or Magic.

Item Packs

Item packs previously cost $9.99US/£5.99/€8.99 unless otherwise stated.

Good Versus Evil Edition's in-game bonuses were available as an item pack. September, 2006.
The Wedding Pack, also called the Valentine Pack. No associated game edition. February, 2008.
Mac Special Edition's in-game bonuses were available as an item pack. March, 2009.
Going Rogue Complete Collection's in-game bonuses were available for those who purchased the basic expansion. August, 2010. Costs $6.99US/£4.99/€.

Booster Packs

Booster packs previously cost $9.99US/£5.99/€8.99 unless otherwise stated.

Party Pack - released September, 2010. Costs $7.99US/£4.99/€?.
Origins Pack - released November, 2010.
Animal Pack - released February 23, 2011.
Steampunk Pack - released June 1, 2011.

Mini Boosters

Mini Booster: Temporary 30 Day Jetpack - released September 17, 2008. Costs $4.99US/£2.99/€4.49.

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+:''With the launch of [[City of Heroes Freedom]] the sale of booster through the NCSoft store was discontinued.  The individual components of these packs have been integrated into the [[Paragon Market]].''
 == Overview ==
 :''also called:'' Goodie Packs, Booster Packs, Item Packs
-A small expansion pack available exclusively through the [https://secure.ncsoft.com/cgi-bin/Store.pl NCsoft Store]. Each pack is themed and comes with various perks, which can include [[Unlockable Costume Pieces|costume pieces]], powers, [[badges]], and/or [[emotes]].
+A small expansion pack previously available exclusively through the [https://secure.ncsoft.com/cgi-bin/Store.pl NCsoft Store]. Each pack was themed and came with various perks, which included [[Unlockable Costume Pieces|costume pieces]], powers, [[badges]], and/or [[emotes]].
 == Pack Types ==
 === Super Boosters ===
-All Super Boosters cost $9.99US/£5.99/€8.99.
+All Super Boosters previously cost $9.99US/£5.99/€8.99.
 *[[Super Booster I: Cyborg]] - released September, 2008.
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 *[[Super Booster V: Mutant]] - released June, 2010.
-'''Note:''' The [[Architect Edition]]'s free code only allows the choice of Cyborg or Magic.
+'''Note:''' The [[Architect Edition]]'s free code only allowed the choice of Cyborg or Magic.
 === Item Packs ===
-Item packs cost $9.99US/£5.99/€8.99 unless otherwise stated.
+Item packs previously cost $9.99US/£5.99/€8.99 unless otherwise stated.
-*[[Good Versus Evil Edition]]'s in-game bonuses are available as an item pack. September, 2006.
+*[[Good Versus Evil Edition]]'s in-game bonuses were available as an item pack. September, 2006.
 *The [[Wedding Pack]], also called the Valentine Pack. No associated game edition. February, 2008.
-*[[Mac Special Edition In-Game Item Pack|Mac Special Edition]]'s in-game bonuses are available as an item pack. March, 2009.
+*[[Mac Special Edition In-Game Item Pack|Mac Special Edition]]'s in-game bonuses were available as an item pack. March, 2009.
-*[[Going Rogue (Boxset)|Going Rogue Complete Collection]]'s in-game bonuses are available for those who purchase the basic expansion. August, 2010. Costs $6.99US/£4.99/€.
+*[[Going Rogue (Boxset)|Going Rogue Complete Collection]]'s in-game bonuses were available for those who purchased the basic expansion. August, 2010. Costs $6.99US/£4.99/€.
 === Booster Packs ===
-Booster packs cost $9.99US/£5.99/€8.99 unless otherwise stated.
+Booster packs previously cost $9.99US/£5.99/€8.99 unless otherwise stated.
 *[[Party Pack]] - released September, 2010. Costs $7.99US/£4.99/€?.
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 === Mini Boosters ===
 *[[Mini Booster: Temporary 30 Day Jetpack]] - released September 17, 2008. Costs $4.99US/£2.99/€4.49.
-== Future Packs ==
-The future of Super Boosters is unclear. However, according to [[Noble Savage (Developer)|David Nakayama]], the Art Lead for [[Paragon Studios]], they are actively working on pieces for future booster packs. A thread on the [[Official Forums]] was made on [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=225691 June 13, 2010], requesting Super Booster ideas.
-==City of Heroes Freedom==
-With the launch of [[City of Heroes Freedom]] the sale of booster packs was discontinued through the PlayNC store.  The individual items were integrated into the [[Paragon Market]].
 == See Also ==