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= Overview =
== Overview ==
'''[[Issues|Issue]] 9''', titled ''Breakthrough'', is an upcoming release for the game.  The title is said to refer to invention "Breakthroughs", [[Hamidon|Hami]] breaking through into a new villain zone, and the heroes breaking through into the [[Rogue Isles]] via the new [[Statesman's Task Force]].
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'''[[Issues|Issue]] 9''', titled ''Breakthrough'', was a major revision to City of Heroes and City of Villains released on Tuesday, May 1, 2007.  The title is said to refer to [[Invention System|invention]] "Breakthroughs", [[Hamidon|Hami]] breaking through into a new villain zone, and the heroes breaking through into the [[Rogue Isles]] via the new [[Statesman's Task Force]].


== ETA ==
This article summarizes some of the major features in Issue 9. For more complete details, see the [[Patch Notes/2007-05-01|release date's patch notes]].
Currently scheduled to go live tomorrow, 4/1/07, though Lighthouse stressed that this is subject to change if any game-breaking bugs are found in the remaining hours of testing. [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=shibboleth&Number=8171539&bodyprev=#Post8171539]


== Confirmed content ==
*[[Closed Beta]] testing on the [[Training Room]] for Issue 9 started on March 6, 2007. This was the first time a closed beta was used.
*On April 3, 2007, the Training Room was opened up for Issue 9 [[Open Beta]].
*Issue 9 was released to the [[servers|Live Servers]] on May 1, 2007.


=== Major Features ===
== Major Features ==
=== Statesman's Task Force ===
[[Statesman's Task Force]] was introduced as an alternate method for heroes to get [[Hamidon Origin Enhancements]], making it the blue-side equivalent of the [[Lord Recluse Strike Force]].


====Statesman's Task Force====
=== New Hamidon Encounter ===
A new zone named [[The Abyss]] was introduced that gives villains a chance to battle the [[Hamidon]].


[[Statesman's Task Force]], the hero side equivalent of the [[Lord Recluse Strike Force]] as an alternate method for heroes to earn [[HO]]s. [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=Dev&Number=6405117&bodyprev=#Post6405117]  Heroes will be "taking the fight to the Rogue Isles".
The Hamidon encounter itself was overhauled, requiring new tactics for [[Hami Raid]]s. According to Positron, these changes were make to result in "Smaller raids, better tactics, and less potential for griefing". To prevent farming (due to the smaller team size needed), rewards from the raid are limited to once per 24 hour period. Defeating Hami also now results in a reward selection dialog, with a [[Invention System|Rare Recipe]] as an alternative to the [[HO]].


====New Hamidon Encounter====
=== Invention System ===
The [[Invention System]] was introduced, allowing players to craft enhancements, costume pieces, and temporary powers using salvage and recipes found while on patrol. It has also been stated that the long-rumored "Legacy System", which would have allowed for additional improvements of level 50 characters, was wrapped into the Invention System. [http://web.archive.org/web/20080409004831/http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=general&Number=6612818&bodyprev=#Post6612818]


A new [[Hamidon]] encounter is coming where villains will be able participate. Villains will get their own Hamidon zone named [[The Abyss]]. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-doutY92ec Preview of the Abyss currently on YouTube]
=== Auction Houses ===
[[Auction House]]s were introduced to allow heroes and villains to buy and sell tradeable items. Heroes can visit [[Wentworths|Wentworth's Fine Consignments]] while villains can take advantage of the [[Black Market]].


Both hero and villain [[Hami Raid]]s will require new tactics.  According to Positron, the new encounter will require "Smaller raids, better tactics, and less potential for griefing".  Hami rewards will be limited to once per 24 hour period, because of the ability for smaller groups to succeed (to prevent farming).  Defeating Hami will also now give a reward pop-up, with a "[[Invention System|Rare Recipe]]" as an option instead of an [[HO]].
=== Quality of Life Improvements ===
* The influence/infamy transfer amount was raised from its previous cap of 99,999.


====Invention System====
* Additional tram stops were added to the [[Green Line]] in [[Skyway City]] and [[Founders' Falls]].


The [[Invention System]], where "Players will be able to craft Enhancements and Costume pieces for their characters using recipes, and salvage that they find while adventuring." [http://eu.cityofheroes.com/news/article/2835/]  It has also been stated that the long-rumored "Legacy System", which would allow for additional improvements of level 50 characters, has evolved/been wrapped up into the Invention System. [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=general&Number=6612818&bodyprev=#Post6612818]
* Enhancement stores were added in [[Kings Row]].


====Auction Houses====
* The alternate flight poses were returned as a series of emotes that can only be used while flying.


Auction Houses for the new [[Invention System|Invention Items]].  [[Wentworths|Wentworth's Fine Consignments]] will open its doors in [[Paragon City]] while the villains will do their bidding alongside "black-market" trucks placed throughout the Rogue Isles.
* [[Enhancement]]s were given detailed story-driven descriptions, For example, the Magic Origin SO for Hold Duration was given a description where Hermes forces the target to "mentally fold a road map correctly." Other enhancements have been given similar descriptions.


=== Quality of Life changes ===
* A new Hero Trainer, [[Castle]], has been added to [[Peregrine Island]].


====Influence/Infamy Transfer Amount====
== Badges ==
: ''Main Article: [[Issue 9 Badges]]''


The influence/infamy transfer amount will be raised from its current 99,999. There are enough character slots to account for transfers up to 9,999,999, but the new cap amount has not been announced yet. [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Number=7644214#Post7644214]
Issue 9 added a total of 74 badges: 72 badges for heroes, 70 Badges for villains. (This does not count the 8 [[Veteran Reward Badges]]). Most are earned by crafting under the [[Invention System]]. The rest are earned by selling at consignment houses and by participating in the Statesman Task Force.


====Tram Stops====
== External Links ==
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20121025123312/http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/game_updates/issue_9/overview.php Official Feature Overview]
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20121003093925/http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/game_updates/issue_9/issue_9_breakthrough_invention.php Invention System Overview]
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20121003093925/http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/game_updates/issue_9/issue_9_breakthrough_inventing.php Dev Diary: Inventing Wings]
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20121003093925/http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/game_updates/issue_9/issue_9_breakthrough_redesigni.php Dev Diary: Redesigning the "Hamidon"]
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20121003093925/http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/game_updates/issue_9/issue_9_breakthrough_statesman.php Dev Diary: Statesman's Task Force]


More tram stops are being added, [[Green Line|Green Line Monorail]] to appear in [[Skyway City]] just steps from the underpass to Faultline.  Also, a new Green line stop in central [[Founder's Falls]].
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[[Category:Game Updates|I09]]
====New stores====
There are several enhancement stores added in [[Kings Row]].
 
==== Flight Emotes ====
 
The alternate flight poses return as a series of emotes that can only be used while flying.
 
==== Enhancement Descriptions ====
 
[[Enhancement]]s have now been given detailed story driven descriptions, For example, the Magic Origin SO for Hold Duration, has been given a description where Hermes' forces the target to "mentally Fold a Road Map correctly" Other enhancements have been given similar descriptions, but this is still subject to change.
 
==== New Trainer ====
 
A new Hero Trainer, [[Castle]], has been added to [[Peregrine Island]].
 
==== Patrols ====
 
Patrols in missions no longer run around in a hunched-back fashion.
 
=== Badges ===
 
Issue 9 brings a total of 74 badges: 72 badges for heroes, 70 Badges for villains.  (This does not count the 8 vet badges).  Most are earned by crafting under the Invention System, some earned by selling at consignment houses, and a few for the Statesman Task Force.
 
=== Confirmed NOT to be included ===
 
* Character transfers between servers.  Although at one time, [[CuppaJo]] indicated that this feature was being worked on for [[Issue 8]] [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Number=5956471#Post5956471], [[Lighthouse]] has confirmed that it will be after Issue 9 before this feature is implemented.[http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Number=7707162#Post7707162]
 
==References==
; Lady_Athyna posted this list on the [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=7500413 CoH forums].
: A good portion of the info contained in this article was pulled from these sources.
 
:* [http://www.warcry.com/news/view/67851-City-of-Heroes-Issue-9-Details-Revealed Warcry Teaser - I9]
:* [http://news.mmosite.com/content/2007-01-22/20070122141246326.shtml MMOSITE.com teaser]
:; Dev posts about I9 - US
:* [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=general&Number=7385089&bodyprev=#Post7385089 Positron explains rewards in inventions]
:; Mod posts about I9 - US
:* [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=general&Number=7458657&bodyprev=#Post7458657 Lighthouse explains timeframe of test to live.]
:; Posts about I9 - EU
:* [http://uk.boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=GenDiscussUK&Number=769766&bodyprev=#Post769766 Probably no new villain group.]
:* [http://uk.boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=GenDiscussUK&Number=769613&bodyprev=#Post769613 New base items possible.]
:* [http://uk.boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=GenDiscussUK&Number=769495&bodyprev=#Post769495 Universities]
 
[[Category:Game Updates]]

Latest revision as of 23:53, 3 December 2013

This article contains information about a major update to Homecoming: City of Heroes/Villains. It is provided for historical purposes.

Overview

Issue09.jpg

Issue 9, titled Breakthrough, was a major revision to City of Heroes and City of Villains released on Tuesday, May 1, 2007. The title is said to refer to invention "Breakthroughs", Hami breaking through into a new villain zone, and the heroes breaking through into the Rogue Isles via the new Statesman's Task Force.

This article summarizes some of the major features in Issue 9. For more complete details, see the release date's patch notes.

  • Closed Beta testing on the Training Room for Issue 9 started on March 6, 2007. This was the first time a closed beta was used.
  • On April 3, 2007, the Training Room was opened up for Issue 9 Open Beta.
  • Issue 9 was released to the Live Servers on May 1, 2007.

Major Features

Statesman's Task Force

Statesman's Task Force was introduced as an alternate method for heroes to get Hamidon Origin Enhancements, making it the blue-side equivalent of the Lord Recluse Strike Force.

New Hamidon Encounter

A new zone named The Abyss was introduced that gives villains a chance to battle the Hamidon.

The Hamidon encounter itself was overhauled, requiring new tactics for Hami Raids. According to Positron, these changes were make to result in "Smaller raids, better tactics, and less potential for griefing". To prevent farming (due to the smaller team size needed), rewards from the raid are limited to once per 24 hour period. Defeating Hami also now results in a reward selection dialog, with a Rare Recipe as an alternative to the HO.

Invention System

The Invention System was introduced, allowing players to craft enhancements, costume pieces, and temporary powers using salvage and recipes found while on patrol. It has also been stated that the long-rumored "Legacy System", which would have allowed for additional improvements of level 50 characters, was wrapped into the Invention System. [1]

Auction Houses

Auction Houses were introduced to allow heroes and villains to buy and sell tradeable items. Heroes can visit Wentworth's Fine Consignments while villains can take advantage of the Black Market.

Quality of Life Improvements

  • The influence/infamy transfer amount was raised from its previous cap of 99,999.
  • The alternate flight poses were returned as a series of emotes that can only be used while flying.
  • Enhancements were given detailed story-driven descriptions, For example, the Magic Origin SO for Hold Duration was given a description where Hermes forces the target to "mentally fold a road map correctly." Other enhancements have been given similar descriptions.

Badges

Main Article: Issue 9 Badges

Issue 9 added a total of 74 badges: 72 badges for heroes, 70 Badges for villains. (This does not count the 8 Veteran Reward Badges). Most are earned by crafting under the Invention System. The rest are earned by selling at consignment houses and by participating in the Statesman Task Force.

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