Issue 13: Closed Beta

[MJB]

Well closed beta is here. Lighthouse announced it in this thread.

I'm sure the official CoH forums are going to erupt with the "why didn't I get invited" posts and rampant speculation about changes. *sigh*

-MJB

[BlueBard]

Well, that's good... given past history I'd say we ought to see it go live relatively quickly.  The only really sticky issues should be playtesting Shields and the new power balancing model.  Maybe soon after the Halloween event?

[MJB]

The earliest that this issue can go live would be after November 2nd. I recall a dev mentioning that they do not want two events running at the same time. With the Halloween event looming and the last day for it being Nov 2nd the earliest we would see it would be the 3rd.

Looking at the official CoX calendar I see that a Rikti Invasion event starts on Nov 14th so I13 should drop on live before then. *shrugs*

-MJB

[Figure Fan]

Great. I'm going to renew my account when it goes live.

[Alaric]

The earliest that this issue can go live would be after November 2nd. I recall a dev mentioning that they do not want two events running at the same time. With the Halloween event looming and the last day for it being Nov 2nd the earliest we would see it would be the 3rd.

Looking at the official CoX calendar I see that a Rikti Invasion event starts on Nov 14th so I13 should drop on live before then. *shrugs*

-MJB

However, a new issue usually isn't actually an "event"- I remember one of the dev's explaining that, as well. A few issues have including "events" as part of their innitial releases, but most are not so considered.

[MJB]

For those who don't have the time to update your test account with the Issue 13 stuff here's a thread that has pictures of the new Shields and some costume pieces. CLICK ME

Here's a pic of some of the new suit options that males get. I couldn't figure out how to link to his post so here's a direct link to his pic. CLICK ME

-MJB

[77]

Thanks Mjb, Do you know if the shields are purely defensive, offensive or mix?

[MJB]

No definitive word yet but from what I've seen the set will be 99% defensive.

Test is currently down so I can't confirm those numbers.

-MJB

[Alaric]

Thanks Mjb, Do you know if the shields are purely defensive, offensive or mix?

From what the Devs have stated previously, it's a defensive set, with one or two offensive powers included.

[Alaric]

For those who don't have the time to update your test account with the Issue 13 stuff here's a thread that has pictures of the new Shields and some costume pieces. CLICK ME

Here's a pic of some of the new suit options that males get. I couldn't figure out how to link to his post so here's a direct link to his pic. CLICK ME

-MJB

Heh... And BAB said that not all the shields that will be available when I13 goes live are in the game yet... Looks like there will be a lot to choose from...

I wonder if they're adding elemental options to some of the other weapons, as well...

[MJB]

BABs said that a couple of the shields pictured will be taken out in an upcoming patch to test. The Roman and Blue Steel shield are apparently unlockable content.

-MJB

[Uncle Yuan]

I've been wanting a shield for a long time.  Too bad the toon that I already have that would be most appropriate for the set it too high to consider re-rolling.  I might have to sacrifice him, though. . .

[Alaric]

I've been wanting a shield for a long time.  Too bad the toon that I already have that would be most appropriate for the set it too high to consider re-rolling.  I might have to sacrifice him, though. . .

If you're feeling squeamish about sacrificing a character you've put some time into, but you really want that character to have a shield, you can always either a) create a new version with a slightly different name, b) create a new version on a different server, or c) move your old character to a different server, than make a new version.