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Finally a note to players of '''Kheldian''' archtypes: [[Void Hunters|Void Hunter]] and [[Quantum]] mobs spawn ''in addition to'' the number normally generated by a spawn point. Increases in team size can cause Void Hunter and Quantum mobs to spawn at Lieutenant and even Boss strength as well. For this reason, Kheldian players should exercise caution in raising their notoriety. | Finally a note to players of '''Kheldian''' archtypes: [[Void Hunters|Void Hunter]] and [[Quantum]] mobs spawn ''in addition to'' the number normally generated by a spawn point. Increases in team size can cause Void Hunter and Quantum mobs to spawn at Lieutenant and even Boss strength as well. For this reason, Kheldian players should exercise caution in raising their notoriety. | ||
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[[Issue 16]] completely revamped the notoriety system by allowing players to fine-tune exactly how they want enemies to spawn in missions. | [[Issue 16]] completely revamped the notoriety system by allowing players to fine-tune exactly how they want enemies to spawn in missions. | ||
When a Field Analyst is first approached, the player will be given the following dialogue: | When a Field Analyst is first approached, the player will be given the following dialogue: | ||
Welcome to the new Hero Corps '''P'''owered '''P'''ersonnel '''P'''ower '''P'''rofile, or ''4XP''as we like to call it. We have you listed on file {{Character}}: | Welcome to the new Hero Corps '''P'''owered '''P'''ersonnel '''P'''ower '''P'''rofile, or ''4XP'' as we like to call it. We have you listed on file {{Character}}: | ||
-- Capable of fighting enemies {{blue|at your current}} security level.<br /> | -- Capable of fighting enemies {{blue|at your current}} security level.<br /> | ||
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Does this sound correct? | Does this sound correct? | ||
=== {{UL|I want to change the level I fight}} === | === {{green|{{UL|I want to change the level I fight}}}} === | ||
{{green|I want to fight enemies that are -1 to my level. | {{green|I want to fight enemies that are -1 to my level. | ||
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I want to fight enemies that are +4 to my level.}} | I want to fight enemies that are +4 to my level.}} | ||
=== {{UL|I want to change the number of heroes to which I'm equivalent}} === | === {{green|{{UL|I want to change the number of heroes to which I'm equivalent}}}} === | ||
{{green|I think I'm as good or better than 1 standard heroes. | {{green|I think I'm as good or better than 1 standard heroes. | ||
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I think I'm as good or better than 8 standard heroes.}} | I think I'm as good or better than 8 standard heroes.}} | ||
=== {{UL|I want to fight bosses even when solo}} === | === {{green|{{UL|I want to fight bosses even when solo}}}} === | ||
=== {{UL|I would like to fight Arch-villains at their full strength, not as Elite Bosses}} === | === {{green|{{UL|I would like to fight Arch-villains at their full strength, not as Elite Bosses}}}} === | ||
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=== Difficulty Levels === | === Difficulty Levels === | ||
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At the Invincible level, enemies will typically be two to three levels above your character's level and the number of enemies will be approximately the same as the base number at the Heroic level. Bosses will spawn in missions normally and Archvillains will be Archvillains, even if the missions are attempted by a single character (i.e. they will not be reduced to Elite Bosses). | At the Invincible level, enemies will typically be two to three levels above your character's level and the number of enemies will be approximately the same as the base number at the Heroic level. Bosses will spawn in missions normally and Archvillains will be Archvillains, even if the missions are attempted by a single character (i.e. they will not be reduced to Elite Bosses). | ||
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=== Hero Corps Field Analysts === | === Hero Corps Field Analysts === | ||
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== City of Villains == | == City of Villains == | ||
[[Issue 16]] completely revamped the notoriety system by allowing players to fine-tune exactly how they want enemies to spawn in missions. | |||
When a Fortunata Fateweaver is first approached, the player will be given the following dialogue: | |||
Welcome to the new Arachnos '''S'''trategic '''R'''ating of '''S'''uperpowered '''L'''ive '''Y'''ield, or ''SRSLY'' as we like to call it. We have you listed on file {{orange|'''Character'''}}: | |||
-- Capable of fighting enemies {{blue|at your current}} security level.<br /> | |||
-- Combat equivalent of {{blue|1}} standard villain.<br /> | |||
-- {{blue|Does not}} prefer fighting bosses when alone.<br /> | |||
-- {{blue|Does not}} prefer to fight Heroes. | |||
Does this sound correct? | |||
=== {{green|{{UL|I want to change the level I fight}}}} === | |||
{{green|I want to fight enemies that are -1 to my level. | |||
I want to fight enemies that are +0 to my level. | |||
I want to fight enemies that are +1 to my level. | |||
I want to fight enemies that are +2 to my level. | |||
I want to fight enemies that are +3 to my level. | |||
I want to fight enemies that are +4 to my level.}} | |||
=== {{green|{{UL|I want to change the number of villains to which I'm equivalent}}}} === | |||
{{green|I think I'm as good or better than 1 standard villains. | |||
I think I'm as good or better than 2 standard villains. | |||
I think I'm as good or better than 3 standard villains. | |||
I think I'm as good or better than 4 standard villains. | |||
I think I'm as good or better than 5 standard villains. | |||
I think I'm as good or better than 6 standard villains. | |||
I think I'm as good or better than 7 standard villains. | |||
I think I'm as good or better than 8 standard villains.}} | |||
=== {{green|{{UL|I want to fight bosses even when solo}}}} === | |||
=== {{green|{{UL|I would like to fight Heroes at their full strength, not as Elite Bosses}}}} === | |||
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=== Difficulty Levels === | === Difficulty Levels === | ||
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At the Relentless level, enemies will typically be two to three levels above your character's level and the number of enemies will be approximately the same as the base number at the Villainous level. Bosses will spawn in missions normally and Archvillains and Heroes will remain Archvillains and Heroes, even if the missions are attempted by a single character (i.e. they will not be reduced to Elite Bosses). | At the Relentless level, enemies will typically be two to three levels above your character's level and the number of enemies will be approximately the same as the base number at the Villainous level. Bosses will spawn in missions normally and Archvillains and Heroes will remain Archvillains and Heroes, even if the missions are attempted by a single character (i.e. they will not be reduced to Elite Bosses). | ||
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=== Fortunata Fateweavers === | === Fortunata Fateweavers === | ||
Revision as of 16:21, 29 August 2009
This article is about mission difficulty/notoriety. For Player Vs Player reputation, see Reputation.
Overview
In both City of Heroes and City of Villains, your character's Notoriety (also known as your Difficulty or Challenge Level setting; or Reputation) affects the size and makeup of the spawns in your missions. There are five Notoriety levels to choose from when visiting a Field Analyst or Fateweaver and paying a modest fee (influence or infamy). Changing your setting will affect instance (door) missions that have not yet started.
| Hero | Villain | Level | Size | Challenge Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heroic | Villainous | + 0 or + 1 | Challenge Level 1 | Bosses downgraded to Lieutenants when solo, Heroes/Archvillains downgraded to Elite Bosses in teams of 5 or less | |
| Tenacious | Malicious | + 0 or + 1 | larger spawns | Challenge Level 2 | Heroes/Archvillains downgraded to Elite Bosses in teams of 4 or less |
| Rugged | Vicious | + 1 or + 2 | Challenge Level 3 | Heroes/Archvillains downgraded to Elite Bosses in teams of 3 or less | |
| Unyielding | Ruthless | + 1 or + 2 | larger spawns | Challenge Level 4 | Heroes/Archvillains downgraded to Elite Bosses in teams of 2 or less |
| Invincible | Relentless | + 2 or + 3 | Challenge Level 5 | Heroes/Archvillains remain even when solo |
Spawns
The primary factors affecting the spawn size and makeup include the experience level of the character when the mission was assigned, the notoriety of that character when the mission is first entered and the number of players on the team when the spawn is, well, spawned. Mobs are spawned throughout a mission as characters approach spawn points.
Generally speaking, a Spawn Point in a solo mission at the lowest notoriety will generate either three Minions or a Minion and a Lieutenant. Two players will generate five Minions, or three Minions and a Lieutenant, or three Minions one level higher, or a Minion and a Lieutenant one level higher. More players or a higher notoriety will produce greater numbers of enemies, sometimes producing Bosses over and above the number placed by the mission designer.
In addition, missions attempted by a solo player on the lowest notoriety level will spawn Lieutenants where the mission designer placed Bosses. Missions that call for a "signature character" such as (say) Aurora Borealis or Anti-Matter will spawn that character as an Elite Boss or Archvillain depending on real (not adjusted) team size, as listed below. N.B.: Archvillain or Hero characters in Task or Strike Forces will always spawn as such regardless of team size or notoriety.
Finally a note to players of Kheldian archtypes: Void Hunter and Quantum mobs spawn in addition to the number normally generated by a spawn point. Increases in team size can cause Void Hunter and Quantum mobs to spawn at Lieutenant and even Boss strength as well. For this reason, Kheldian players should exercise caution in raising their notoriety.
City of Heroes
Issue 16 completely revamped the notoriety system by allowing players to fine-tune exactly how they want enemies to spawn in missions.
When a Field Analyst is first approached, the player will be given the following dialogue:
Welcome to the new Hero Corps Powered Personnel Power Profile, or 4XP as we like to call it. We have you listed on file Character:
-- Capable of fighting enemies at your current security level.
-- Combat equivalent of 1 standard hero.
-- Does not prefer fighting bosses when alone.
-- Does not prefer to fight Arch-Villains.
Does this sound correct?
I want to change the level I fight
I want to fight enemies that are -1 to my level.
I want to fight enemies that are +0 to my level.
I want to fight enemies that are +1 to my level.
I want to fight enemies that are +2 to my level.
I want to fight enemies that are +3 to my level.
I want to fight enemies that are +4 to my level.
I want to change the number of heroes to which I'm equivalent
I think I'm as good or better than 1 standard heroes.
I think I'm as good or better than 2 standard heroes.
I think I'm as good or better than 3 standard heroes.
I think I'm as good or better than 4 standard heroes.
I think I'm as good or better than 5 standard heroes.
I think I'm as good or better than 6 standard heroes.
I think I'm as good or better than 7 standard heroes.
I think I'm as good or better than 8 standard heroes.
I want to fight bosses even when solo
I would like to fight Arch-villains at their full strength, not as Elite Bosses
Hero Corps Field Analysts
The Hero Corps Field Analysts are the people who are responsible for changing your notoriety. They are at the following locations:
| Zone | Location | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas Park | Behind and to the right (northeast) of City Hall | (-50, 16, -886) |
| Galaxy City | Just behind the Freedom Corps headquarters | (673, 64, -832) |
| Kings Row | Southwest of Blue Steel, just outside the Paragon City Police Department | (-602, 32, 1459) |
| Steel Canyon | Just south of the large statue where Positron and Valkyrie are located | (-3136, -80, -396) |
| Skyway City | In the western part of the grassy park area where Synapse and Mynx are located | (-74, -27, -5108) |
| Faultline | Near the Overbrook Medical Center | (-414, 0, -1579) |
| Independence Port | Between the Green Line monorail station and the hospital, just behind the base portal | (-1562, 6, -5511) |
| Talos Island | Just in front of the large statue of Talos | (1714, 13, 7752) |
| Croatoa | Just in front of the University building | (-1101, 38, 2016) |
| Brickstown | Just outside the hospital on the southern side | (265, 0, 1526) |
| Founders' Falls | Just west of the large fountain south where Numina and Infernal are located | (3887, 0, 605) |
| Rikti War Zone | In the southwest corner of the central platform in the Vanguard Base | (359, -1184, -2286) |
| Peregrine Island | Just beside the large Portal Corporation sign in the courtyard | (-1502, 0, -3470) |
| Cimerora | In the northwest corner of the entrance cave from the Midnighter Club | (-596, -40, 4899) |
City of Villains
Issue 16 completely revamped the notoriety system by allowing players to fine-tune exactly how they want enemies to spawn in missions.
When a Fortunata Fateweaver is first approached, the player will be given the following dialogue:
Welcome to the new Arachnos Strategic Rating of Superpowered Live Yield, or SRSLY as we like to call it. We have you listed on file Character:
-- Capable of fighting enemies at your current security level.
-- Combat equivalent of 1 standard villain.
-- Does not prefer fighting bosses when alone.
-- Does not prefer to fight Heroes.
Does this sound correct?
I want to change the level I fight
I want to fight enemies that are -1 to my level.
I want to fight enemies that are +0 to my level.
I want to fight enemies that are +1 to my level.
I want to fight enemies that are +2 to my level.
I want to fight enemies that are +3 to my level.
I want to fight enemies that are +4 to my level.
I want to change the number of villains to which I'm equivalent
I think I'm as good or better than 1 standard villains.
I think I'm as good or better than 2 standard villains.
I think I'm as good or better than 3 standard villains.
I think I'm as good or better than 4 standard villains.
I think I'm as good or better than 5 standard villains.
I think I'm as good or better than 6 standard villains.
I think I'm as good or better than 7 standard villains.
I think I'm as good or better than 8 standard villains.
I want to fight bosses even when solo
I would like to fight Heroes at their full strength, not as Elite Bosses
Fortunata Fateweavers
The Fortunata are the people who are responsible for changing your notoriety. They are at the following locations:
| Zone | Location | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Island | Under the clocktower right by the Darwin's Landing marker | (-1853, 96, -1539) |
| Port Oakes | Just southeast of the Arena, which is northwest of the Mercy Island ferry | (-1090, 160, 1314) |
| Cap au Diable | Just southwest of Arbiter Howe in the Aeon City neighborhood | (-351, 151, -222) |
| Sharkhead Isle | On the dock just northeast of the Ferry | (-1193, 0, -776) |
| Nerva Archipelago | On the dock with the Mutant and Magic Stores | (2280, 11, 8429) |
| St. Martial | Just east of Arbiter Hayes on the north side of the Golden Giza | (-2229, 128, 1456) |
| Grandville | Just east of the Elite Quartermaster in the central plaza | (2718, -392, 1894) |
| Rikti War Zone | In the southwest corner of the central platform in the Vanguard Base | (342, -1184, -2287) |
| Cimerora | In the southwest corner of the entrance cave from the Midnighter Club | (-595, -40, 4971) |
Architech Entertainment
needs info on how Notoriety affects spawns in AE, such as EBs becoming Bosses and Bosses becoming Lieutenants regardless of team makeup on easiest setting