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== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
'''Issue 9''', titled ''Breakthrough'', is an upcoming release for the game.
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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 ===
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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]].
"Near Q1/Q2" [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=general&Number=7081430&bodyprev=#Post7081430], which likely means March/April 2007 time frame.  As usual, this is likely to change.
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The devs have said that they want to give the issue a longer than normal time on the test server, in order to have additional time to bug fix and tweak the release, especially the Invention System. While a date of release to the test server has not been officially released, it appears to be planned fairly soon.
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*[[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.
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*On April 3, 2007, the Training Room was opened up for Issue 9 [[Open Beta]].
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*Issue 9 was released to the [[servers|Live Servers]] on May 1, 2007.
  
=== Confirmed content ===
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== Major Features ==
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=== Statesman's Task Force ===
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[[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]].
  
More new story content in the new story arc.
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=== New Hamidon Encounter ===
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A new zone named [[The Abyss]] was introduced that gives villains a chance to battle the [[Hamidon]].
  
====Statesman's Task Force====
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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]].
  
[[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]
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=== Invention System ===
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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]
  
====New Hamidon Encounter====
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=== Auction Houses ===
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[[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]].
  
A new [[Hamidon]] encounter is coming where villains will be able participate.  New tactics will be required to bring down this threat. Villains will be able to cooperate with defeating [[Hamidon]], and thus acquire [[Hamidon Origin Enhancements|Hamidon enhancements]] in that way as well. (Stated by Positron during an interview at the Halloween party on Test server.  No link available, but many people have reported hearing him say this.)
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=== Quality of Life Improvements ===
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* The influence/infamy transfer amount was raised from its previous cap of 99,999.
  
====Invention System====
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* 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]
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* Enhancement stores were added in [[Kings Row]].
  
====Auction Houses====
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* The alternate flight poses were returned as a series of emotes that can only be used while flying.
  
Auction Houses for the new Invention Items.   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.
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* [[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.
  
====Tram Stops====
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* A new Hero Trainer, [[Castle]], has been added to [[Peregrine Island]].
  
More tram stops are being added, Green Monorail to appear in Skyway City just steps from the Underpass.
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== Badges ==
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: ''Main Article: [[Issue 9 Badges]]''
  
http://paragonwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Special:Whatlinkshere&target=Template:Issue9
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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.
  
=== Possible content ===
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== External Links ==
'''''NONE OF THIS POSSIBLE CONTENT IS CONFIRMED. DO NOT TAKE ANY OF IT AS DOCTRINE!'''''
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* [http://web.archive.org/web/20121025123312/http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/game_updates/issue_9/overview.php Official Feature Overview]
* Nictus (evil [[Warshade]]s) and an evil version of [[Peacebringer]]s for City of Villains, unlocked by getting a villain to level 50.
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* [http://web.archive.org/web/20121003093925/http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/game_updates/issue_9/issue_9_breakthrough_invention.php Invention System Overview]
* Character transfer service (Server to server transfers). (Mentioned by CuppaJo as being close to done, she was hopeing for it to make I8. It did not make it into I8, and may very well be released separately from any issue whenever it is completed.)
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* [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]
* [[SG]] [[TF]] for hero side bases to be added, possibly [[sg]] missions for both sides as well.
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* [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"]
'''''NONE OF THIS POSSIBLE CONTENT IS CONFIRMED. DO NOT TAKE ANY OF IT AS DOCTRINE!'''''
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* [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]
  
==References==
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; Lady_Athyna posted this list on the [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=7500413 CoH forums].
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[[Category:Game Updates|I09]]
: A good portion of the info contained in this article was pulled from these sources.
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:* [http://www.warcry.com/news/view/67851-City-of-Heroes-Issue-9-Details-Revealed Warcry Teaser - I9]
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:* [http://news.mmosite.com/content/2007-01-22/20070122141246326.shtml MMOSITE.com teaser]
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:; Dev posts about I9 - US
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:* [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=general&Number=7385089&bodyprev=#Post7385089 Positron explains rewards in inventions]
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:; Mod posts about I9 - US
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:* [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=general&Number=7458657&bodyprev=#Post7458657 Lighthouse explains timeframe of test to live.]
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:; Posts about I9 - EU
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:* [http://uk.boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=GenDiscussUK&Number=769766&bodyprev=#Post769766 Probably no new villain group.]
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:* [http://uk.boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=GenDiscussUK&Number=769613&bodyprev=#Post769613 New base items possible.]
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:* [http://uk.boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=GenDiscussUK&Number=769495&bodyprev=#Post769495 Universities]
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[[Category:Game Updates]]
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Latest revision as of 23:53, 3 December 2013

Badge time.png This article contains information about a major update to City of Heroes Freedom. 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.

External Links