Devchat Question Thread: Blood Moon

Daeke · 10-14-2009, 03:06 PM

Our next IRC Devchat is coming up next week (October 22nd, to be exact). This time around, the topic is:

BLOOD MOON RISING!

Still curious about the upcoming Halloween event? Got some more questions about becoming a werewolf or a Hunter? Wondering why zombies want brains rather than some other organ? Ask your question in advance in this thread, and then come to the devchat on October 22nd for your answers!

Please remember: Only use this thread to ask questions about Blood Moon. Any post that isn't a question or isn't relating to Blood Moon will be deleted.

Oh, and adding "In Blood Moon" to the beginning of your question won't beat the system. Example:

GOOD: What levels are the Blood Moon events appropriate for?
BAD: In Blood Moon, why can't I wear a cape with my jacket when creating my character?

Levenant · 10-14-2009, 03:26 PM

*1) Most (if not all) of the content in Bloodmoon is PVP based. Is the basic idea to get people who do not normally partake in PVP involved? Having seen this type of event first hand and enjoyed it for the most part, I would think it should be a rather effective way of doing just that.

*Already answered below.

2) There is a rumor that unused Free Retcons will be taken away around the same time as Bloodmoon is released. Is this true?

3) Will there be any extra unexpected content of any kind released with Bloodmoon that has not already been revealed, listed, and/or hinted upon (besides items?) After all, who doesn’t like finding something completely unexpected at the bottom of their candy bag the morning after Halloween?

4) Foxbat Zombie Toy is a RARE Drop from the Takofanes Encounter. Does this mean Foxbat gets the axe (if even only in the CO lore?!)

- Lev

Edit: Here is a link to Blood Moon listing on Champions Online Wiki, so you don't look stupid like me by posting already answered questions. =P

http://www.champions-online-wiki.com/wiki/Blood_Moon

Mighty_Pencil · 10-14-2009, 03:33 PM

There's a serious issue with the Celestial powers giving advantages to Hunters and Wolves, heroes who don't join a side and transform can heal either side with the Celestial powerset, giving unfair advantages to Hunters or Wolves. Will this issue be addressed?

WingedKagouti · 10-14-2009, 03:39 PM

Why did you make a combined PvP/PvE Perk?

As far as I can see, that only promotes people to find as many loopholes as they can to get the PvP Perks without actually participating.

Daeke · 10-14-2009, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Levenant

1) Most (if not all) of the content in Bloodmoon is PVP based. Is the basic idea to get people who do not normally partake in PVP involved? Having seen this type of event first hand and enjoyed it for the most part, I would think it should be a rather effective way of doing just that.

- Lev

I'm gonna answer this one here, since I already have on the forums.

To put it simply: That's not true. The vast majority of the event's content is the Dawn of the Undead Heroes storyline. This event includes 13 Open Missions, each with their own instance you're supposed to visit after completing them, along with a final encounter with Takofanes. PvP may have more bullet points on the event list, but PvE has a clear majority when we're talking about sheer amount of content during Blood Moon.

Mr.Funsocks · 10-14-2009, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daeke

I'm gonna answer this one here, since I already have on the forums.

To put it simply: That's not true. The vast majority of the event's content is the Dawn of the Undead Heroes storyline. This event includes 13 Open Missions, each with their own instance you're supposed to visit after completing them, along with a final encounter with Takofanes. PvP may have more bullet points on the event list, but PvE has a clear majority when we're talking about sheer amount of content during Blood Moon.

Oh gawd, thank you, I was gonna pull my hair out about people incessantly asking that already answered question. Though I do like hearing about instances in addition to the open missions... neat.

My question:

Is there going to be a nice packet of new costume pieces? And will my FULL SLEEVED NORMAL GI TOP THAT'S NOT RIPPED OPEN TO EXPOSE MY CHEST THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN THERE FROM THE START be in there?

Aquarian · 10-14-2009, 05:49 PM

Is this event planned to repeat yearly?
If so, are any of the perks only attainable multi year?
(i.e. pick quest reward, A , B or C : Perk get items A,B,C)

SharpeRifle · 10-14-2009, 05:58 PM

Will the open missions and instances for the 13 undead heroes be theoretically soloable?
Or will they be Legendary/Get about 30(ok 5 for the instances I guess) of your friends like I assume Takofanes will be?
I just want to know cause I really wanna free those heroes .

WingedKagouti · 10-14-2009, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SharpeRifle

Will the open missions and instances for the 13 undead heroes be theoretically soloable?

Unless things change, the Open Missions will be a team effort for most builds while the crypt instances can be soloed with a build that can handle a Super Villain of the apropriate level.

BTime · 10-14-2009, 07:52 PM

During the Zombie event, if I use March of the Dead in combat will my summoned Zombies try to eat my brains instead of my preferred target? Good help is hard to find nowadays

10-14-2009, 03:06 PM	#1
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10-14-2009, 03:26 PM	#2
Levenant Champion Join Date: Aug 2009	1) Most (if not all) of the content in Bloodmoon is PVP based. Is the basic idea to get people who do not normally partake in PVP involved? Having seen this type of event first hand and enjoyed it for the most part, I would think it should be a rather effective way of doing just that. Already answered below. 2) There is a rumor that unused Free Retcons will be taken away around the same time as Bloodmoon is released. Is this true? 3) Will there be any extra unexpected content of any kind released with Bloodmoon that has not already been revealed, listed, and/or hinted upon (besides items?) After all, who doesn’t like finding something completely unexpected at the bottom of their candy bag the morning after Halloween? 4) Foxbat Zombie Toy is a RARE Drop from the Takofanes Encounter. Does this mean Foxbat gets the axe (if even only in the CO lore?!) - Lev Edit: Here is a link to Blood Moon listing on Champions Online Wiki, so you don't look stupid like me by posting already answered questions. =P http://www.champions-online-wiki.com/wiki/Blood_Moon Last edited by Levenant : 10-15-2009 at 09:20 AM.

10-14-2009, 03:33 PM	#3
Mighty_Pencil DevSlayer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: You don't want to be here, trust me.	There's a serious issue with the Celestial powers giving advantages to Hunters and Wolves, heroes who don't join a side and transform can heal either side with the Celestial powerset, giving unfair advantages to Hunters or Wolves. Will this issue be addressed? Last edited by Mighty_Pencil : 10-14-2009 at 08:44 PM. Reason: My first question was answered after testing, lol.

10-14-2009, 03:39 PM	#4
WingedKagouti Vanguard Join Date: Feb 2008	Why did you make a combined PvP/PvE Perk? As far as I can see, that only promotes people to find as many loopholes as they can to get the PvP Perks without actually participating. __________________ Meow?! -MechaCat

10-14-2009, 05:49 PM	#7
Aquarian Champion Join Date: Apr 2009	Is this event planned to repeat yearly? If so, are any of the perks only attainable multi year? (i.e. pick quest reward, A , B or C : Perk get items A,B,C)

10-14-2009, 05:58 PM	#8
SharpeRifle Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: At Sea	Will the open missions and instances for the 13 undead heroes be theoretically soloable? Or will they be Legendary/Get about 30(ok 5 for the instances I guess) of your friends like I assume Takofanes will be? I just want to know cause I really wanna free those heroes .

10-14-2009, 07:52 PM	#10
BTime Hero Join Date: Aug 2009	During the Zombie event, if I use March of the Dead in combat will my summoned Zombies try to eat my brains instead of my preferred target? Good help is hard to find nowadays