Issue 18

Overview

Issue 18, Shades of Gray, will be a major revision to City of Heroes and City of Villains, which will accompany the Going Rogue expansion. The title references the blurring of the lines between hero and villain in the new Alignment system.

This article summarizes some of the major features in Issue 18.

• Closed Beta testing on the Training Room for Issue 18/Going Rogue started on XXX #, 2010. when did it start?

Confirmed Content

Tips System

• The Tips System gives players a new way to find missions. During play, foes Level 20 or higher may drop notes or clues, or offer information. These Tips start new mission arcs, allowing characters to face new opponents and challenges--and perhaps even change their destiny.
  • Ghost Falcon went on to clarify in the discussion thread

Customers who do not choose to upgrade with the Going Rogue expansion will be able to do "Tip" missions, but will not be able to switch their alignments.

As mentioned in the ViDoc videos, characters have to do a number of "Tip" missions before they can get a "Morality" mission. The "Morality" mission is the determining mission that changes your alignment, and is only available to players who purchase the Going Rogue expansion.

One Auction House for All

• Players of all alignments, whether they are Heroes, Villains, Vigilantes, or Rogues, can now use any Wentworth's Consignment House or Black Market venue.

Trading Between Alignments

• Heroes and Villains can now trade Inspirations in co-op zones. Players can even mail certain items to their own characters using the global email system.

Other Changes

• Influence and infamy will be renamed inf on character ID cards.
• With the inclusion of doppelgangers, your character can now fight against himself or herself!
• City of Heroes now supports Alienware AlienFX®.

Cathedral of Pain

• Issue 18: Shades of Gray reintroduces the long-awaited Cathedral of Pain Trial. The Cathedral of Pain is the name of one of the strongholds of Ruularu the Ravager{{{1}}}{{{2}}}, a cosmic entity with unimaginable powers. Inside the heavily defended Cathedral of Pain, Ruularu{{{1}}}{{{2}}} is attempting to pierce the barrier between his realm and our reality. If he succeeds, Ruularu{{{1}}}{{{2}}} gains ultimate power, and our dimension will be obliterated.
• Only you and your allies can stop Ruularu{{{1}}}{{{2}}}.
• The Cathedral of Pain is one of the most challenging trials in City of Heroes. Up to 24 Level 50 characters can work together to take down the Soldiers of Ruularu, Psionic Resonators, and ultimately an aspect of Ruularu{{{1}}}{{{2}}} himself. You have only one hour to complete your mission.

• If your group manages to stop Ruularu's{{{1}}}{{{2}}} insane scheme, your courage will be rewarded! You can earn Merit Rewards, or even earn a rare badge to celebrate this epic victory. But be on guard--Ruularu{{{1}}}{{{2}}} will return.

Notes

Release date will be concurrent with Going Rogue, on August 17, 2010.

External Links

• Official Feature Update
• Important System Improvements on the Official Forums
• Market Merge FAQ on the Official Forums