As of November 5, 2008, [[{{PAGENAME}}]] is in [[Open Beta]]. [[{{PAGENAME}}]] will be released to the [[Live Server]]s when the [[Developers]] decide most of the balance issues are worked out and enough bugs are squashed.
As of November 5, 2008, [[{{PAGENAME}}]] is in [[Open Beta]]. [[{{PAGENAME}}]] will be released to the [[Servers|Live Servers]] when the [[Developers]] decide most of the balance issues are worked out and enough bugs are squashed.
In [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Number=12558375#Post12558375 a post on the official forums], [[Ex Libris]] stated, "Issue 13 will not go live before Thanksgiving [November 28, 2008]."
In [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Number=12558375#Post12558375 a post on the official forums], [[Ex Libris]] stated, "Issue 13 will not go live before Thanksgiving [November 28, 2008]."
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== Confirmed Issue 13 Content ==
== Confirmed Issue 13 Content ==
According to the updated [http://www.cityofheroes.com/game_update13.html official announcement] and [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=12045859 Positron's revised announcement]:
According to the updated [http://www.cityofheroes.com/news/game_updates/issue_13/issue_13_overview.html official announcement] and [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=12045859 Positron's revised announcement]:
===Day Jobs (Offline Character Progression)===
===Day Jobs (Offline Character Progression)===
''Main article: [[Day Jobs]]''
:''Main Article:'' [[Day Jobs]]
Scholar? Caregiver? City Official? Now when players log out of City of Heroes / Villains they’re just getting started! A character’s day job is determined by the actual in-game location from which he or she logs out. If players log out from a [[University]] their day job is considered to be a Scholar. If they log out from City Hall they're a City Official. The benefits are thematically appropriate to the location. For example, a City Official earns extra [[Influence]], a Scholar is granted [[Salvage]], a Caregiver is granted [[Health_Regeneration|Health Regeneration]] [[Buff|Buffs]], etc.
Scholar? Caregiver? City Official? Now when players log out of City of Heroes / Villains they’re just getting started! A character’s day job is determined by the actual in-game location from which he or she logs out. If players log out from a [[University]] their day job is considered to be a Scholar. If they log out from City Hall they're a City Official. The benefits are thematically appropriate to the location. For example, a City Official earns extra [[Influence]], a Scholar is granted [[Salvage]], a Caregiver is granted [[Health_Regeneration|Health Regeneration]] [[Buff|Buffs]], etc.
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===Leveling Pact===
===Leveling Pact===
''Main article: [[Leveling Pact]]''
:''Main Article:'' [[Leveling Pact]]
A new innovation to MMOs, this system allows you and a friend to create new characters and have your [[XP]] be permanently in sync, whether both characters are online or not. You will always be the same level, even if your friend plays ten times more often than you do! It's sort of like "Extreme [[Sidekick|Sidekicking]]."
A new innovation to MMOs, this system allows you and a friend to create new characters and have your [[XP]] be permanently in sync, whether both characters are online or not. You will always be the same level, even if your friend plays ten times more often than you do! It's sort of like "Extreme [[Sidekick|Sidekicking]]."
===The Merit Rewards System===
===The Merit Rewards System===
:''Main Article:'' [[Merit Rewards]]
A new game system that allows players to earn tokens by completing [[Trials]], [[Task Forces]], [[Strike Forces]], [[Raids]], etc. The most challenging and time consuming tasks grant the most reward tokens, which can be redeemed throughout Hero and Villain zones for [[recipes]], [[enhancements]], [[salvage]], costume pieces, [[badges]], [[inspirations]] and other game items.
A new game system that allows players to earn tokens by completing [[Trials]], [[Task Forces]], [[Strike Forces]], [[Raids]], etc. The most challenging and time consuming tasks grant the most reward tokens, which can be redeemed throughout Hero and Villain zones for [[recipe]]s, [[enhancements]], [[Invention Salvage|salvage]], costume pieces, [[badges]], [[inspirations]] and other game items.
===Villain Patron Power Respec===
===Villain Patron Power Respec===
Villains level 40 and above can [[Power_Respecification|respec]] (re-select) their [[Patron_Power_Pools|Patron Powers]], offering the same flexibility that heroes are afforded with [[Ancillary_Power_Pools|Ancillary Powers]].
Villains level 40 and above can [[Power Respecification|respec]] (re-select) their [[Patron Power Pools|Patron Powers]], offering the same flexibility that heroes are afforded with [[Ancillary Power Pools|Ancillary Powers]].
===Supergroup Base Repricing===
===Supergroup Base Repricing===
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===PvE and PvP Powers Rebalancing===
===PvE and PvP Powers Rebalancing===
More details to come shortly, directly from Powers Designer [[Castle_(Developer)|Floyd "Castle" Grubb]].
More details to come shortly, directly from Powers Designer [[Castle (Developer)|Floyd "Castle" Grubb]].
===New Cimerora Missions===
===New Cimerora Missions===
New Hero and Villain [[Story_Arc|story arcs]] expand upon the history and lore, and delve into the players and politics of [[Cimerora]].
New Hero and Villain [[Story Arc|story arcs]] expand upon the history and lore, and delve into the players and politics of [[Cimerora]].
===New Invention Sets===
===New Invention Sets===
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:• [[Cloud Senses]], Level 10-30
:• [[Cloud Senses]], Level 10-30
:• [[Siphon Insight]], Level 30-50
:• [[Siphon Insight]], Level 30-50
===Other features===
===Other features===
New [[Costumes|Costume]] Sets, Zone Refinements, and more!
New [[Costumes|Costume]] Sets (including the ability to save and load costumes), Zone Refinements, and more!
Revamped Badge User Interface. [http://www.gamezone.com/news/10_24_08_03_24PM.htm]
Revamped Badge User Interface. [http://www.gamezone.com/news/10_24_08_03_24PM.htm]
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== Likely Issue 13 Content ==
== Likely Issue 13 Content ==
* Option for characters of [[Arachnos Soldier]] archetype to remove their helmets. Evidenced by a bug in the tailor.
* Option for characters of [[Arachnos Soldier]] archetype to remove their helmets. Evidenced by a bug in the tailor.
::[[Image:GuyPerfect_WolfHelmetBug.jpg|137px]]<BR>''(Click for larger version)''
**Currently not in Issue 13, but costume tweaks happen late in the beta, so it's still possible.
**[[Arachnos Widow]]s getting "buttcapes" is still possible, as well.
Issue 13: Power and Responsibility is the name of the newest, upcoming free expansion. The initial feature list was published on 26th August, 2008, [1] while a revised feature list was released on 25 September, 2008. [2]
As of November 5, 2008, Issue 13 is in Open Beta. Issue 13 will be released to the Live Servers when the Developers decide most of the balance issues are worked out and enough bugs are squashed.
Scholar? Caregiver? City Official? Now when players log out of City of Heroes / Villains they’re just getting started! A character’s day job is determined by the actual in-game location from which he or she logs out. If players log out from a University their day job is considered to be a Scholar. If they log out from City Hall they're a City Official. The benefits are thematically appropriate to the location. For example, a City Official earns extra Influence, a Scholar is granted Salvage, a Caregiver is granted Health RegenerationBuffs, etc.
Once characters have accumulated the required amount of time for each Day Job, they are rewarded with the appropriate Day Job Badge and Title, increasing their “earnings” for that job. Multiple Badges can be combined to unlock Accolades and the ability to accumulate additional new rewards. Almost every location within Paragon City and the Rogue Isles has an associated Day Job, resulting in a wide selection of jobs and rewards!- Depending on where characters log out, they assume the role of the area as their day job. If they log out in a hospital, for example, they are working as doctors or nurses. When logging back in, characters receive certain bonuses and rewards according to their day jobs.
Another character customization option and City of Heroes innovation, Issue 13 delivers the ability to have two different build-outs for each character, including which powers are selected and which Enhancements are slotted. With this feature it will now be possible for all characters to diversify their game experience by visiting any Trainer and switching the entire build of their character to an alternate one. You can use this separate build for whatever you like. If you wish to use different power selections for soloing and groups, you can do that. This even makes it possible to have different IO sets slotted for PVP and PVE. This new system gives characters the added depth and flexibility to tackle any challenge!
New Powersets
Shield Defense Heft a Shield for Heroic or Villainous Ends! This new powerset brings a classic power to City of Heroes: Shields! Now, you can arm Tankers, Scrappers and Brutes with a powerful shield to protect themselves and their allies.
Pain Domination - Villains can now bend the power of pain to serve their own ends! Those playing a Corruptor or Mastermind have access to this new powerset. The antithesis of the Hero healing powerset “Empathy,” Pain Domination brings parity between Heroes and Villains with a distinctively evil flair.
A new innovation to MMOs, this system allows you and a friend to create new characters and have your XP be permanently in sync, whether both characters are online or not. You will always be the same level, even if your friend plays ten times more often than you do! It's sort of like "Extreme Sidekicking."
A new game system that allows players to earn tokens by completing Trials, Task Forces, Strike Forces, Raids, etc. The most challenging and time consuming tasks grant the most reward tokens, which can be redeemed throughout Hero and Villain zones for recipes, enhancements, salvage, costume pieces, badges, inspirations and other game items.
Villain Patron Power Respec
Villains level 40 and above can respec (re-select) their Patron Powers, offering the same flexibility that heroes are afforded with Ancillary Powers.
Supergroup Base Repricing
Base Salvage is being replaced with Invention Salvage and all Base room and item prices are being adjusted to more accessible levels. Remaining base salvage can be traded in for invention salvage, or can continue to be stored in base and personal storage.
PvE and PvP Powers Rebalancing
More details to come shortly, directly from Powers Designer Floyd "Castle" Grubb.
New Cimerora Missions
New Hero and Villain story arcs expand upon the history and lore, and delve into the players and politics of Cimerora.
