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*Issue 19 was released to the [[servers|Live Servers]] on XXXX #, 2010. -->
*Issue 19 was released to the [[servers|Live Servers]] on XXXX #, 2010. -->


==The Alpha Slot==
== Confirmed Content==
===The Alpha Slot===


[[Issue 19]] unveils the long-awaited [[Alpha Slot]]<ref name="grreqd" />, the first part of the new [[Incarnate System|Incarnate system]]<ref name="grreqd" /> that gives high-level characters access to new powers and challenges. Unlocking the Alpha Slot is no easy task. Players must first learn what it means to exceed the definition of [[Hero (Alignment)|Hero]] or [[Villain (Alignment)|Villain]] to become an [[Incarnate]]. [[Mender Ramiel]] in [[Ouroboros]] guides players on this journey.
[[Issue 19]] unveils the long-awaited [[Alpha Slot]]<ref name="grreqd" />, the first part of the new [[Incarnate System|Incarnate system]]<ref name="grreqd" /> that gives high-level characters access to new powers and challenges. Unlocking the Alpha Slot is no easy task. Players must first learn what it means to exceed the definition of [[Hero (Alignment)|Hero]] or [[Villain (Alignment)|Villain]] to become an [[Incarnate]]. [[Mender Ramiel]] in [[Ouroboros]] guides players on this journey.


==Two New Task Forces==
===Two New Task Forces===


Challenges already await new [[Incarnate System|Incarnates]]. The [[Praetoria]]ns have begun their invasion of [[Primal Earth]]. Protecting [[Paragon City]]™ and the [[Rogue Isles]]™ from such overwhelming forces requires the greatest Heroes and Villains to work together. Two familiar faces will help in stopping the invasion: [[Apex]] and [[Tin Mage]].
Challenges already await new [[Incarnate System|Incarnates]]. The [[Praetoria]]ns have begun their invasion of [[Primal Earth]]. Protecting [[Paragon City]]™ and the [[Rogue Isles]]™ from such overwhelming forces requires the greatest Heroes and Villains to work together. Two familiar faces will help in stopping the invasion: [[Apex]] and [[Tin Mage]].
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*[[Tin Mage Task Force]]<ref name="grreqd" />: The lost hero [[Tin Mage]] has returned to help coordinate an assault into [[Praetoria]] to stop the invasion cold. Your team strikes into the very heart of [[Nova Praetoria]] to confront [[Neuron]], [[Bobcat]], and a Praetorian army.
*[[Tin Mage Task Force]]<ref name="grreqd" />: The lost hero [[Tin Mage]] has returned to help coordinate an assault into [[Praetoria]] to stop the invasion cold. Your team strikes into the very heart of [[Nova Praetoria]] to confront [[Neuron]], [[Bobcat]], and a Praetorian army.


==New Auras==
===New Auras===


Issue 19 includes two free auras for all City of Heroes players. These auras are customizable.
Issue 19 includes two free auras for all City of Heroes players. These auras are customizable.
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* Snow - Celebrate winter and be showered by snow.
* Snow - Celebrate winter and be showered by snow.


==Praetoria Zone Events<ref name="grreqd" />==
===Praetoria Zone Events===


Live events in Praetoria in which your [[Resistance (Alignment)|Resistance]] or [[Loyalist (Alignment)|Loyalist]] character can participate:
Live events in Praetoria in which your [[Resistance (Alignment)|Resistance]] or [[Loyalist (Alignment)|Loyalist]] character can participate<ref name="grreqd" />:
* The Protest ([[Nova Praetoria]]): The angry citizens of [[Praetoria]] are staging a protest in Nova Praetoria. Will you join them or shut them down?
* The Protest ([[Nova Praetoria]]): The angry citizens of [[Praetoria]] are staging a protest in Nova Praetoria. Will you join them or shut them down?
* Syndicate Takedown ([[Imperial City]]): The [[Praetorian Police Department|PPD]] has found a cell of the [[Syndicate]] in the Agilecorp building. The two forces are at a standoff at the base of the building. If you hurry you can capture one of the Syndicate's leaders.
* Syndicate Takedown ([[Imperial City]]): The [[Praetorian Police Department|PPD]] has found a cell of the [[Syndicate]] in the Agilecorp building. The two forces are at a standoff at the base of the building. If you hurry you can capture one of the Syndicate's leaders.
* The Great Escape ([[Neutropolis]]): One of the [[Failed Experiments]] has remained lucid and sane, and appears to have the ability to influence other [[Ghouls]]. Informants say he is eager to aid [[the Resistance]] in its war against the regime. Will you aid him in his escape? Or will you hunt him down now that he has escaped?
* The Great Escape ([[Neutropolis]]): One of the [[Failed Experiments]] has remained lucid and sane, and appears to have the ability to influence other [[Ghouls]]. Informants say he is eager to aid [[the Resistance]] in its war against the regime. Will you aid him in his escape? Or will you hunt him down now that he has escaped?


==Fitness Power Pool is Inherent==
===Fitness Power Pool is Inherent===


The [[Fitness]] [[Power Pools|power pool]] is now an [[Inherent Powers|inherent power pool]] available to all new and existing characters starting from Level 1. Players can freely choose between any or all of the Fitness powers for available character power slots. These powers can be slotted and will accept the appropriate [[Enhancements]].
The [[Fitness]] [[Power Pools|power pool]] is now an [[Inherent Powers|inherent power pool]] available to all new and existing characters starting from Level 1. Players can freely choose between any or all of the Fitness powers for available character power slots. These powers can be slotted and will accept the appropriate [[Enhancements]].
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**The powers will work while in [[Kheldian#Dwarf|Crab]] or [[Kheldian#Nova|Squid]] form as a [[Kheldian]], which is different from the Pool versions of the powers. [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?p=3244386#post3244386]
**The powers will work while in [[Kheldian#Dwarf|Crab]] or [[Kheldian#Nova|Squid]] form as a [[Kheldian]], which is different from the Pool versions of the powers. [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?p=3244386#post3244386]


==Alternate Power Animations==
===Alternate Power Animations===
Now players can customize the animation for some characters' powers. Shoot a [[Psychic Blast]] or even launch a [[Fire Breath]] from your character's hands. Hurl an attack from one or both hands. Select the animations and customize how a character fires off its powers at any [[Tailor]].
Now players can customize the animation for some characters' powers. Shoot a [[Psychic Blast]] or even launch a [[Fire Breath]] from your character's hands. Hurl an attack from one or both hands. Select the animations and customize how a character fires off its powers at any [[Tailor]].


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* Secondary Sets: [[Psionic Assault]], [[Sonic Resonance]], [[Icy Assault]], [[Fiery Assault]], [[Mental Manipulation]], [[Energy Assault]], [[Electricity Manipulation]], [[Regeneration#Integration|Integration]].
* Secondary Sets: [[Psionic Assault]], [[Sonic Resonance]], [[Icy Assault]], [[Fiery Assault]], [[Mental Manipulation]], [[Energy Assault]], [[Electricity Manipulation]], [[Regeneration#Integration|Integration]].


==Primal Earth Characters Can Enter Praetoria==
===Primal Earth Characters Can Enter Praetoria===
* Non-[[Praetorian (Alignment)|Praetorians]] can journey to [[Praetoria]]<ref name="grreqd" /> through [[Pocket D]].
* Non-[[Praetorian (Alignment)|Praetorians]] can journey to [[Praetoria]]<ref name="grreqd" /> through [[Pocket D]].


==More Tip and Morality Missions==
===More Tip and Morality Missions===
All City of Heroes characters can play and enjoy more [[Tip_Mission#Alignment_Tips|Tip mission]]s, while [[City of Heroes]] [[Going Rogue]]™ characters can choose from [[Morality Mission|more missions]]<ref name="grreqd" /> that impact a character's [[alignment]].
All City of Heroes characters can play and enjoy more [[Tip_Mission#Alignment_Tips|Tip mission]]s, while [[City of Heroes]] [[Going Rogue]]™ characters can choose from [[Morality Mission|more missions]]<ref name="grreqd" /> that impact a character's [[alignment]].


==Other Enhancements==
===Other Enhancements===
* New [[Badges]]: We've added new [[Exploration Badges|Exploration badges]] for [[Hazard Zone|hazard zones]].
* New [[Badges]]: We've added new [[Exploration Badges|Exploration badges]] for [[Hazard Zone|hazard zones]].



Revision as of 22:00, 5 October 2010

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Overview

Issue 19, Alpha Strike, will be a major revision to City of Heroes and City of Villains. The title references the Alpha Strike Task Force, which is one of the ways Level 50 characters can make themselves more powerful with the Incarnate System.

This article summarizes some of the major features in Issue 19.

Confirmed Content

The Alpha Slot

Issue 19 unveils the long-awaited Alpha Slot[1], the first part of the new Incarnate system[1] that gives high-level characters access to new powers and challenges. Unlocking the Alpha Slot is no easy task. Players must first learn what it means to exceed the definition of Hero or Villain to become an Incarnate. Mender Ramiel in Ouroboros guides players on this journey.

Two New Task Forces

Challenges already await new Incarnates. The Praetorians have begun their invasion of Primal Earth. Protecting Paragon City™ and the Rogue Isles™ from such overwhelming forces requires the greatest Heroes and Villains to work together. Two familiar faces will help in stopping the invasion: Apex and Tin Mage.

New Auras

Issue 19 includes two free auras for all City of Heroes players. These auras are customizable.

  • Fireflies - Your character can be surrounded by glowing, tintable fireflies.
  • Snow - Celebrate winter and be showered by snow.

Praetoria Zone Events

Live events in Praetoria in which your Resistance or Loyalist character can participate[1]:

  • The Protest (Nova Praetoria): The angry citizens of Praetoria are staging a protest in Nova Praetoria. Will you join them or shut them down?
  • Syndicate Takedown (Imperial City): The PPD has found a cell of the Syndicate in the Agilecorp building. The two forces are at a standoff at the base of the building. If you hurry you can capture one of the Syndicate's leaders.
  • The Great Escape (Neutropolis): One of the Failed Experiments has remained lucid and sane, and appears to have the ability to influence other Ghouls. Informants say he is eager to aid the Resistance in its war against the regime. Will you aid him in his escape? Or will you hunt him down now that he has escaped?

Fitness Power Pool is Inherent

The Fitness power pool is now an inherent power pool available to all new and existing characters starting from Level 1. Players can freely choose between any or all of the Fitness powers for available character power slots. These powers can be slotted and will accept the appropriate Enhancements.

  • Further clarifications were given by Castle after the initial announcement
    • Fitness Pool powers have been incorporated into Inherent powers available at Level 2 [1]
      • All characters will be granted Swift, Hurdle, Health, and Stamina.
      • Existing characters with these powers selected via Pool Powers will be able to gain the powers they have not previously taken via the normal leveling process. They will not gain access to any of the Inherent fitness powers until they Respec.
      • Upon using a Respec, the Fitness pool will not be selectable by the character and all 4 powers will be granted as Inherent Powers at level 2. This prevents issues with lost enhancements or slot allocation errors.
    • They are still auto-powers and will be always active.[2]
    • The powers will work while in Crab or Squid form as a Kheldian, which is different from the Pool versions of the powers. [3]

Alternate Power Animations

Now players can customize the animation for some characters' powers. Shoot a Psychic Blast or even launch a Fire Breath from your character's hands. Hurl an attack from one or both hands. Select the animations and customize how a character fires off its powers at any Tailor.

The following powers have alternate animation choices:

Primal Earth Characters Can Enter Praetoria

More Tip and Morality Missions

All City of Heroes characters can play and enjoy more Tip missions, while City of Heroes Going Rogue™ characters can choose from more missions[1] that impact a character's alignment.

Other Enhancements

  • Merged Monorails and Ferries: The Transit Authorities in Paragon City and the Rogue Isles have made major improvements to the monorail and ferry system by merging their respective routes. All monorails can now travel to every monorail station on the Green and Yellow Line, while all ferries can now travel to every ferry station in the Rogue Isles.

Notes

  1. a b c d e f g h Requires the City of Heroes Going Rogue expansion
  • Release scheduled for Fall 2010.

Historical

  • Issue 19 was originally going to be called Incarnates, but the name was changed to Alpha Strike through a comment made by Melissa Bianco (revealed at the PAX2010 Panel).


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