I should have done more research before asking

Luxorr

But I got bored with WoW and looking for something totally different.

So I would like to give this game a try, but I got some, very newby, questions.

1. Whats the difference between City of Heroes and City of Villians, are they stand alone or is one game an add-on on another?

2. Is there any trial for this game?

3. Is there any good offer to find on the web regarding this game?

- Thanks,

Luxorr

Malachi1975

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Originally posted by Luxorr
But I got bored with WoW and looking for something totally different.

So I would like to give this game a try, but I got some, very newby, questions.

1. Whats the difference between City of Heroes and City of Villians, are they stand alone or is one game an add-on on another?

Okay, this is an easy answer but requires a little explaination. You do not have to have either game to play the other. They are stand alone games. However, City of Villains offers a few extra features that were added at it's release ( like Super Group bases ). If you are playing City of Heroes you need City of Villains to be able to access these features, but you can play CoH without having CoV.

2. Is there any trial for this game?

Not sure if there are any active trials right now for CoH or CoV. They pop up time and again though, so just keep an eye out.

3. Is there any good offer to find on the web regarding this game?

EBgames/Gamestop sells CoH for $19.99 and CoV for $29.99. You just missed by about two or so weeks a great deal where they were selling both together for $19.99. I will ask on the forums if anyone knows of a good deal if you are interested. I think someone just posted a deal for $9.99 for CoH if I recall on the actual game forums.

- Thanks,

Luxorr

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One big thing to keep in mind is that the $14.99/mos USD fee covers BOTH games. If you have purchased both games you can play both for the single monthly fee. I will get back to you about the sale deal if I can find the thread again in a couple minutes.

EDIT: The best prices I am seeing right now are on eBay. The super deal discount for CoV that was listed ended last weekend. If you buy from eBay ( which I have done with software ) just make sure it's listed as sealed and brand new.

Luxorr

Thanks!

So as I'm completely new, i should buy CoV.

And I've just found out about this nice offer:

https://www.kable.com/pub/gmsc/subDomVillains.asp?src=QCVMMA

But unfortunately, it's USA only, and I'm from Europe.

Anyway, thanks again!

yac709

Here's a Fileplanet Trial if you wanna try before buying...

Luxorr

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Originally posted by yac709

Here's a Fileplanet Trial if you wanna try before buying...

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Thanks!!!

I'm currently downloading the game. Can't wait to start playing!

Luxorr

Ok, I've just downloaded and installed the client (that took a long time!) and made an account.

As I dont know ANYTHING about CoV, could you tell me what's a nice class to start with, or any good sites regarding this game?

Thnx,

- Luxorr

EDIT: How can I get new skills (powers)?

yac709

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As I dont know ANYTHING about CoV

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Official Getting Started Guide
This has a lot of basic info about the game and its mechanics.
Also, go through the tutorial and read everything.

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could you tell me what's a nice class to start with

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Brutes are probably the most straightfoward class...
Just put up your shields and start smashing!

The others are great as well, but require a bit more thought...

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How can I get new skills (powers)?

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When you level up, you go talk to an Arbiter and you'll get to choose either powers, or slots to enhance your powers.

Aphex

I bought it for 20 euros at the free record shop a few months ago. But if you don't have a creditcard you do have to buy a 2 month gamecard at the same time, which makes it around 45 euros again.

orion2355

I got the DVD Collector's Edition of CoV at Circuit City for $29.00, probably down to $19 and some change by now, if you decide to play after the trial or you just want to be a super collector junkie like myself and just want to have all the little toys, bells, and whistles.

LuRavi

I agree Brute prolly most straight forward class to play for first go around.

A couple of others are squishy = takes lots of damage fast. So wait until you get  feel for the game.

Although at the early levels every class wins can play its tailored that way.

The break out of jail starting zone is not going to kill you unless you afk next to the prisoners escaping.

Gamer4ever

Hey Luxorr the game is alot of fun and one thing I would suggest is try diff variations of the classes, don't discount any of them, many have alot of fun powers.

The toon creation tool for CoX (CoH + CoV combo name btw) is just staggering.  I can spend an hour making a toon easily. No other game even comes close in this aspect whatsoever I might add.

Expansions referred to as issues in CoX are free, there's been 7 so far.

There is a new retail add-on coming sometime around end of the year we're hearing.  Sounds pretty big and exciting, sounds to be leaning to the high end crowd this time around (which is kinda overdue) not sure if this one is stand alone play like CoH and CoV are.

I think they mentioned for issue 8 there's new powersets and all kinds of stuff, not sure on details they're being kinda hush hush on it.