City of Heroes Strategy Guide-chapter298

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City of Heroes Strategy Guide

1. The Dynamics
City of Heroes will prove to be one of the most enjoyable and fast paced
MMORPGs that you will ever play. Apart from the unique nature of the superhero concept, CoH allows you to customize your character and your experience in a multitude of ways. This guide will provide you with information and strategies to quickly and efficiently achieve the your maximum potential. All character types can advance to the highest levels, however this will require participation in groups, as there are limitations of some classes in their ability to solo at a decent pace.

1.1. Paragon City
Paragon City is the name of the environment in which City of Heroes exists. It
consists of numerous urban zones, and several more unique areas. There are many NPC citizens who will require your intervention to stop crimes against them, as well as many who just wander about singing praises of your recent successes. Depending on the first letter of their name, some NPCs will provide you with information on your character that you may not know, such as the total time you have spent online and the official time in Paragon City.

1.1.1. Initial Options
In the process of creating a hero, you need to make some choices regarding how
you want your character to perform. There are five distinct archetypes, each with a variety of primary and secondary powersets. Depending on what general types of abilities you want to have and how you plan on playing (grouping or primarily soloing) will determine which archetype you choose. After that, selecting your primary and secondary powersets will determine the specific types of powers that will be available to you as you advance in levels. As long as you understand the basic role of your archetype, you will eventually find the best way to use your powers most effectively, but you need to realize your limitations, regardless of archetype.
Additionally, you need to select an origin, which simply is the source of your
abilities, as well as designing a costume that you like. With all the costume options available, take time to design a look that you love. If that means spending an hour switching between different haircuts and shoes, so be it. Also make sure you have a name that you like. Think of several options because it is safe to assume that the best name you can think of is probably already taken. Verify that the spelling is correct and

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