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Fusion · **Joined:** Fri Nov 20, 2009 6:38 am **Posts:** 38

Dissappointed on the amount of information we've got regarding pvp

Blue Rhapsody · **Posted:** Sat Jul 31, 2010 12:44 am

What information is there more to give?

satyq · **Joined:** Sun Apr 18, 2010 9:50 pm **Posts:** 206

...because they've shown too much? I feel like most of the hands-on gameplay footage we have seen since E3 has been PVP (first the iconic armor pvp demo at E3, then the play as Iconics demo at ComicCon)

Fusion · **Joined:** Fri Nov 20, 2009 6:38 am **Posts:** 38

Just dont seem to find much about it... youll see a little here and there in the videos and interviews, but nothing thats making me feel like this system will work. I understand that its going to take awhile to figure out the balance for it but still. No one really seems to have much to say on that side of things... how about the how big matches could be? 8v8,16v16? havent been on for awhile to really look around but this section hasnt changed much. Yeah theyve showed what it will look but as far as the areas or arena or even something to the effect of (inspirations) or something. maybe yall are right and im not looking hard enough

Sirr0 · **Joined:** Wed Jul 28, 2010 2:46 pm **Posts:** 140

Actually there is quite a bit in for details on pvp, anyone feel free to correct me if I mess up on something! Keep in mind I am using some examples of standard MMO rules for PVP that are tried and true also.

World PVP: This is generally what I call "overworld pvp" no instances, no arenas just good ol fashion hunt'n'punt! There is generally 2 flavors this comes in, on pvp servers and the player flagging themselves for PVP.

On a PVP server, barring perhaps level restrictions (has this been pointed out?) You are fair game to beat on your enemy or get attacked, typically this is not for the faint of heart, but hunting parties can be VERY entertaining!

For flagging this can either come from a player typing a command or pushing a UI button to be flagged for PVP or participating in either a mission tied to PVP or fighting a certain NPC. This is more controlled but it's still a bit dangerous, who knows is looking for prey flagged for pvp for them to ninja tag themselves and attack!

They have stated you will be able to earn things in this method, whether or not it's connected to the other types of PVP is unknown.

"Battleground" PVP: Or Arena pvp if you like, typically this involves set amounts of players fighting each other and going for specific objectives (flags, control points etc) and currently they have shown a Kyrptonite refinement facility in the Outback that I believe is 16vs16 or 8vs8. This is all I know of what is available atm. Again you can earn stuff by doing this.

Iconic Play: This is similar to MonsterPlay PVP where you are a different character other then the one you have created. In this case you can collect these cards in game that unlock different characters like Joker,Bane etc but you start off with Harlyquinn and Robin.

This is interesting because unlike the other kinds of pvp this is based solely on the skills of the player with a character and their understanding of the others they face, unlike the others where level/items/powerset/travel power/ can vary greatly.

This is a 2vs2 match similar battlegrounds where you have an objective, the known arenas so far are the batcave and Arkham Asylum. You can earn things in this as well.

Rewards: The only one confirmed reward that I know of is Black Adams Anubis shroud (hehe I don't know the comics he is in so I have no clue what that is) but they are alignment restricted and powerset restricted.

WarGuru · **Joined:** Thu Jul 01, 2010 1:05 pm **Posts:** 100

I was in many alfa and beta sessions in many mmorpg games and on many forums.Indeed this forum is like a ghost town in the matter of information especially in pvp but i think in future when we will see more powers and more pvp vids the forum will explode with questions like what type of powers can own others or type of strategies in arenas that is a win-win etc ...

Powerhouse · **Joined:** Fri Sep 18, 2009 10:04 pm **Posts:** 979

WarGuru wrote:

I was in many alfa and beta sessions in many mmorpg games and on many forums.Indeed this forum is like a ghost town in the matter of information especially in pvp but i think in future when we will see more powers and more pvp vids the forum will explode with questions like what type of powers can own others or type of strategies in arenas that is a win-win etc ...

PvP isnt something thats been all that popular in super hero mmos IMO.

A pretty decent majority of leagues and legions that have been started on the forums, Id say 90 percent, are planning on playing on a PvE server to start with.So that could probably explain why you arent seeing that much info.

Also not trying to be rude at all but dont make the mistake of thinking that just because you're interested in an aspect of the game, that everyone else will be as well.

WarGuru · **Joined:** Thu Jul 01, 2010 1:05 pm **Posts:** 100

Powerhouse wrote:

PvP isnt something thats been all that popular in super hero mmos IMO.

A pretty decent majority of leagues and legions that have been started on the forums, Id say 90 percent, are planning on playing on a PvE server to start with.So that could probably explain why you arent seeing that much info.

Also not trying to be rude at all but dont make the mistake of thinking that just because you're interested in an aspect of the game, that everyone else will be as well.

It is a good thing that not many will play on pvp servers because ,that will make my dream to conquer the weak and kill the few who will stand against me ,achievable.

Despair · **Joined:** Sun Jan 11, 2009 8:11 pm **Posts:** 2484

Powerhouse wrote:

WarGuru wrote:

I was in many alfa and beta sessions in many mmorpg games and on many forums.Indeed this forum is like a ghost town in the matter of information especially in pvp but i think in future when we will see more powers and more pvp vids the forum will explode with questions like what type of powers can own others or type of strategies in arenas that is a win-win etc ...

PvP isnt something thats been all that popular in super hero mmos IMO.

A pretty decent majority of leagues and legions that have been started on the forums, Id say 90 percent, are planning on playing on a PvE server to start with.So that could probably explain why you arent seeing that much info.

Also not trying to be rude at all but dont make the mistake of thinking that just because you're interested in an aspect of the game, that everyone else will be as well.

then have fun not actually being able to be a virtual hero or villain >.>

thatsmystapler · **Joined:** Tue Oct 13, 2009 5:47 am **Posts:** 133

There hasn't been a lot of superhero MMOs and the PvP in them was less-than-stellar. That isn't an indication of a lack of interest in PvP. WoW has actually proven people are quite interested in PvP. CoX shoe-horned PvP in after the game was release. As such it was incredibly unbalanced and not fun. CO seems to have failed on all levels and PvP is just one of those levels. These two games are not good indicators on PvP interest.