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=== Nurturing Nature Affinity===
=== Intrepid Informer & Issue 24 ===
In [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/intrepid_informer_24_nature_affinity.php Intrepid Informer 24: Nature Affinity], [[Synapse_(Developer)|Phil "Synapse" Zeleski]] goes over [[nature Affinity]], the new support power set for [[Defenders]], [[Corruptors]], and [[Masterminds]]. With detailed information and designer's comments on each power, strategies, and more. Essential reading for anyone considering this great new power set.
In [http://web.archive.org/web/20121109053131/http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/intrepid_informer_24_nature_affinity.php Intrepid Informer 24: Nature Affinity], [[Synapse_(Developer)|Phil "Synapse" Zeleski]] delves deep into [[Nature Affinity]], the new support power set for [[Defenders]], [[Controllers]], [[Corruptors]], and [[Masterminds]]. With detailed information and designer's comments on each power, strategies, and more. Essential reading for anyone considering this great new power set.


[[Paragon Studios]] have named the next major game update, [[issue 24|Issue 24: Resurgence]]. With new content, features, [[Lore Slot Abilities|Lore pets]], power sets, and so much more. Check out the [http://web.archive.org/web/20121025123119/http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/game_updates/issue_24/overview.php Issue 24: Resurgence Overview].


A [[Rikti World Invasion]] is scheduled for this coming weekend on all live servers. The invasion commences at [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Rikti+Invasion+Starts&iso=20120803T06&p1=283&sort=2 6AM PDT on Friday, August 3rd], and ends at [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Rikti+Invasion+Ends&iso=20120806T06&p1=283&sort=2 6AM PDT on Monday, August 6th]. For more information, please see the [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/rikti_invasion_coming.php official announcement].  
=== Double XP & Captain Mako ===
A reminder that a [[Double XP Weekend]] kicks off [[Captain Mako Week]], so get plenty of sleep ahead of time! Double XP Weekend runs from [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Double+XP+Weekend+Starts&iso=20120810T06&p1=283&sort=2 6:00 AM PDT on Friday August 10] through [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Double+XP+Weekend+Ends&iso=20120813T06&p1=283&sort=2 6:00 AM PDT on Monday, August 13].
 
[[Captain Mako]] will be emerging from the waters to each and every live server, during [[Captain Mako Week]] (August 13-20). Show up, hug the shark, and stick around for prizes and temporary titles too. For the complete schedule of live appearances, please see the [http://web.archive.org/web/20121003093037/http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/captain_mako_week_events.php official announcement].


=== This Week at the Paragon Market ===
=== This Week at the Paragon Market ===
This week sees 20% off the [[Super Pack: Heroes and Villains]] (Qty 24). There's also 50% off selected [[Enhancement Sets]]. These include [[Energy Manipulator]], [[Performance Shifter]] and [[Efficacy Adaptor]]; [[Unbounded Leap]], [[Celerity]], and [[Blessing of the Zephyr]]; and [[Numina's Convalescence]], [[Theft of Essence]] and [[Touch of the Nictus]]. For more information see the [http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/featured_items_at_the_paragon_market_-_73112.php official announcement] and check the [[Paragon Market]] in-game. <noinclude>[[Category:News]]</noinclude>
This week sees 25% of standard [[XP Booster]]s, available in packs of 1, 3 or 5. Each booster increases XP gain by 25% for one hour, and will stack with the double XP weekend effect. Also featured this week are the [[Pocket D Costume Set|Pocket D]] and [[Roman Costume Set|Roman]] costume bundles. For more information see the [http://web.archive.org/web/20121003093037/http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/featured_items_at_the_paragon_market_-_8712.php official announcement] and check the [[Paragon Market]] in-game.  
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=== Maintenance Downtime ===
The [[Paragon Market]] will be undergoing maintenance from [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?&iso=20120731T22&p1=283&ah=4&sort=2 10PM PDT on Tuesday, July 31st, through 2AM PDT on Wednesday, August 1st]. It will be possible to purchase [[Paragon Points]] but not spend them; anything purchased cannot be claimed during the maintenance.


The [http://www.plaync.com PlayNC website] will be offline from [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20120801T05&p1=283&ah=8&sort=2 5AM PDT through 1PM PDT on Wednesday, August 1st]. It will not be possible to log into Account Management or access VIP Upgrades. During this maintenance, players ''cannot'' purchase Paragon Points, but purchases ''can'' be made on the Paragon Market with a player's current points.-->
Also, there will be a special sale during the Double XP Weekend, with different items on sale each day. See the [http://web.archive.org/web/20121003093036/http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/double_xp_weekend_sale_paragon_market_august_10_-_August_12.php official announcement] for details.<noinclude>[[Category:News]]</noinclude>

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Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Intrepid Informer & Issue 24

In Intrepid Informer 24: Nature Affinity, Phil "Synapse" Zeleski delves deep into Nature Affinity, the new support power set for Defenders, Controllers, Corruptors, and Masterminds. With detailed information and designer's comments on each power, strategies, and more. Essential reading for anyone considering this great new power set.

Paragon Studios have named the next major game update, Issue 24: Resurgence. With new content, features, Lore pets, power sets, and so much more. Check out the Issue 24: Resurgence Overview.

Double XP & Captain Mako

A reminder that a Double XP Weekend kicks off Captain Mako Week, so get plenty of sleep ahead of time! Double XP Weekend runs from 6:00 AM PDT on Friday August 10 through 6:00 AM PDT on Monday, August 13.

Captain Mako will be emerging from the waters to each and every live server, during Captain Mako Week (August 13-20). Show up, hug the shark, and stick around for prizes and temporary titles too. For the complete schedule of live appearances, please see the official announcement.

This Week at the Paragon Market

This week sees 25% of standard XP Boosters, available in packs of 1, 3 or 5. Each booster increases XP gain by 25% for one hour, and will stack with the double XP weekend effect. Also featured this week are the Pocket D and Roman costume bundles. For more information see the official announcement and check the Paragon Market in-game.

Also, there will be a special sale during the Double XP Weekend, with different items on sale each day. See the official announcement for details.