http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/pc.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/video-games/pc/articles/9297.aspxWed, 01 Jul 2009 14:45:24 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:9297mhartmanThe article continues as more specific details are shared about Issue 13: Power and Responsibility for City of Heroes / City of Villains. Specifically, the Leveling Pact is discussed here for gamers to see what they can expect. Hub for City of Heroes Articles The hub for City of Heroes articles is now located here: http://www.brighthub.com/...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/pc/articles/9296.aspxWed, 01 Jul 2009 14:44:42 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:9296mhartmanThe article continues to discuss Issue 13: Power and Responsibility and Issue 14: Architect for City of Heroes / City of Villains. The specific features to be included in Issue 13 are the focus of this portion. Hub for City of Heroes Articles The hub for City of Heroes articles is now located here: http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/m...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/pc/articles/9294.aspxWed, 01 Jul 2009 14:43:37 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:9294mhartmanThe final wrap up of this article about Issues 13 and 14 of City of Heroes. The focus is the Multi Build feature and some final base details, so you gamers out there will know what some of the final decisions are. Hub for City of Heroes Articles The hub for City of Heroes articles is now located here: http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/mmo/topics...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/pc/articles/9285.aspxWed, 01 Jul 2009 14:42:39 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:9285mhartmanPositron, the lead developer of City of Heroes, recently explained in an official post that Issue 13 would be split into "Issue 13: Power and Responsibility" for fall 2008 and "Issue 14: Architect" for 2009. Where to Find City of Heroes Articles The hub for City of Heroes articles is now located here: http://www.brighthub.co...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/pc/articles/7758.aspxFri, 19 Jun 2009 22:57:34 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7758mhartmanWith the advent of IOs (Invention Origin Enhancements), influence and infamy (the money of CoX) gained new importance. This guide will help you earn influence/infamy at a more rapid pace. What is Farming? Farming is the process of finding something that generates a good Rate of Return, and then repeating that task over and o...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/pc/articles/7762.aspxFri, 19 Jun 2009 22:52:24 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7762mhartmanAdditional tactics and final conclusions to wrap up this City of Heroes farming guide. How to Work the Map I like to go with a counter-clockwise route for all my farm maps. I go up the eastern side, turn left, and go down the western side. This route works for the rectangular farm maps common to Unai and Harvey Maylor, but Television's maps a littl...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/pc/articles/7759.aspxFri, 19 Jun 2009 22:51:45 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7759mhartmanPicking a good map is vital to efficient farming in City of Heroes. This section of the guide addresses that. Heroes - Unai Unai gives a variety of maps that are good for farming. Some popular ones include: The first one he usually gives you is a bunch of council in a war-zone like outdoor map. It isn't a bad map, and council are decent for farming...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/pc/articles/7765.aspxFri, 19 Jun 2009 22:51:04 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7765mhartmanThe power leveling guide continues as it provides tips for efficiently running missions. Tips for Running Missions Efficiently TIP #1 : It is really handy to have the right inspirations just in case. Before lvl 25 I like to carry 2 break frees, 1 acc, 1 red, 3 green, and 3 blue. After level 25, I add 1 more of each. If I am fighting a boss that can...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/pc/articles/7760.aspxFri, 19 Jun 2009 22:37:36 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7760mhartmanThis section of the guide discusses specific builds for farming effectively in City of Heroes and City of Villains. What Archetypes and Builds Are Good for Farming In general, you want a build that has good Area of Effect (AE) damage (and particularly PBAE - Point Blank Area of Effect). The build must also be able to sustain the "Alpha Strike&...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/pc/articles/7766.aspxFri, 19 Jun 2009 22:36:26 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7766mhartmanThis section of the guide provides answers to frequently asked questions about efficient powerleveling. Question and Answer Q: Sometimes when I pull up the newspaper missions, all I have are Kidnap missions. You said don't take those? A: Good question. It is also similar to the next one: Q: Sometimes there are no missions with good enemy types. Wha...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/pc/articles/7764.aspxFri, 19 Jun 2009 22:31:58 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7764mhartmanSometimes you just want to get your Hero or Villain up to level 50 as quickly as possible. This powerlevelling guide will help you level up your character whether you play City of Heroes or City of Villains. Why Power Level? Powerlevelling is not the horrible thing some people make it out to be. There are many reasons why you might be intereste...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/pc/articles/7767.aspxFri, 19 Jun 2009 22:25:35 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7767mhartmanRespecs (the option to change your ability and slot choices) are rare and valuable. They should be used wisely and to maximum effect. Using Respecs to Get Rich Quick! A lot of people do this, but it is such a nice trick I would be remiss if I did not mention it so everyone can take advantage of it. Generally, try to only use a respec wh...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/pc/articles/7680.aspxFri, 19 Jun 2009 02:11:56 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7680mhartmanOne of the 14 Archetypes (classes) in City of Heroes, the Corruptor is both the primary ranged damage dealer and a major source of support and buffs. What is the role of the City of Heroes Corruptor? The Corruptor is like the inverse of a hero side Defender. In many ways, the Corruptor plays like the player created archetype known as th...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/pc/articles/7715.aspxThu, 18 Jun 2009 23:56:48 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7715mhartmanOne of the 14 Archetypes (classes) in City of Heroes, the Dominator is strange mix of ranged and melee damage attacks combined with powerful control abilities. What is the role of the City of Heroes Dominator? The dominator is one of the strangest archetypes in City of Heroes, and as a result it is often relegated to solo play or inf (i...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/pc/articles/7763.aspxThu, 18 Jun 2009 22:45:41 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7763mhartmanOne of the 14 Archetypes (classes) in City of Heroes, the Stalker is a melee damage dealer that focuses on stealth and high burst damage. What is the role of the City of Heroes Stalker? The primary role of the stalker is damage, but unfortunately this damage is heavy weighted towards the Assasination Strike (AS). This is a special attac...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/pc/articles/7679.aspxThu, 18 Jun 2009 22:24:46 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7679mhartmanOne of the 14 Archetypes (classes) in City of Heroes, the Brute is both the primary melee damage dealer and the main tank for villains. What is the role of the City of Heroes Brute? The role of the Brute is both dealing out major melee damage and soaking it up. The power set choices are a cross between tankers and scrappers, but it is t...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/pc/articles/5691.aspxFri, 29 May 2009 18:01:15 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:5691mhartmanFollowing the usual development cycle, NCSoft / City of Heroes / City of Villains revealed some details about their upcoming paid expansion and game update, Issue 13: Architect. Frankly, the issue seems to be a bit of a disappointment. As a fan of the game I sincerely hope I am wrong. City of Heroes Issue 13: Architect What is City of H...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/pc/articles/5694.aspxThu, 28 May 2009 23:18:43 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:5694mhartmanThis is part 4 of a 5 part preview of a paid expansion and game update for City of Heroes / City of Villains titled Issue 13: Architect. To read the review from the beginning, select the link at the bottom to part 1. The Management of Expectations Continues The brilliance of NCSoft and CoX's marketing people is the way they manage to keep p...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/pc/articles/5695.aspxThu, 28 May 2009 04:00:00 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:5695mhartmanThis is part 5 of a 5 part preview of a paid expansion and game update for City of Heroes / City of Villains titled Issue 13: Architect. To read the review from the beginning, select the link at the bottom to part 1. Confusion Over What Their Business Model Is In Mr. Miller 's letter, he also dropped a little bomb that is a continuation of ...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/pc/articles/5693.aspxWed, 27 May 2009 21:40:04 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:5693mhartmanThis is part 3 of a 5 part preview of a paid expansion and game update for City of Heroes / City of Villains titled Issue 13: Architect. To read the review from the beginning, select the link at the bottom to part 1. New Cimerora Missions This new zone went over like a lead balloon. The gameplay is the same as in all the other zones, and mo...