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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
New with [[Issue 9]], players can now use the '''Invention System''' to craft Enhancements, costume pieces, and temporary powers for their characters using [[recipes]] and new [[invention salvage]] dropped by defeated foes.
Added in [[Issue 9]], the '''Invention System''' allows characters to craft Enhancements, costume pieces, and Temporary Powers using [[Recipes]] and new [[Invention Salvage]] dropped by defeated foes.


Game developers stated that the long-rumored "Legacy System", which would allow for additional improvements of level 50 characters, has evolved/been wrapped up into the Invention System. [http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=general&Number=6612818&bodyprev=#Post6612818]
Game developers stated that the long-rumored "Legacy System", which would allow for additional improvements of Level 50 characters, had evolved into the Invention System.[http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=general&Number=6612818&bodyprev=#Post6612818]


== The University ==
== The University ==
:''Main Article'': [[University]]


Heroes and villains use invention salvage and recipes to create items at [[Invention Worktables]] that are located in the newly opened Universities. Supergroups may also install an Invention Worktable in their bases.
Heroes and villains use [[Invention Salvage]] and [[Recipe]]s to create items at [[Invention Worktable]]s that are located in the newly opened Universities. [[Supergroup]]s may also install an Invention Worktable in their bases.


Heroes can find campuses in [[Steel Canyon]], [[Croatoa]], and [[Founders' Falls]]. Villains can find a campus in [[Cap au Diable]]. All campuses have many [[Invention Worktables]] at which inventions may be created.
Heroes can find campuses in [[Steel Canyon]], [[Croatoa]], and [[Founders' Falls]]. Villains can find a campus in [[Cap au Diable]]. Both heroes and villains can find a campus in [[Kallisti Wharf]]. The Praetorian equivalent, which heroes and villains can also use, is the [[Cultural Direction and Education Center]], in [[Imperial City]]. All campuses have many Invention Worktables at which inventions may be created.


A series of tutorial missions for the invention system can be completed through [[Admissions Officer Lenk]] in Steel Canyon's University for heroes or through [[Dean John Yu]] in Cap au Diable's University for villains. Completing the tutorial awards the [[Inventor Badge]]. The character will also receive salvage and a recipe to create a level-appropriate Standard Invention Origin Enhancement.
A series of tutorial missions for the Invention system can be completed through [[Admissions Officer Lenk]] in Steel Canyon's University for Heroes, through [[Dean John Yu]] in Cap au Diable's University for villains, or through [[Relations Expert Verna Arcola]] in the CDEC for Praetorians. Completing the tutorial awards the [[Inventor Badge]]. The character will also receive Salvage and a Recipe to create a [[Common Invention Recipes|Common Invention Enhancement]].


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=== Abandoned Labs ===
<gallery>
:''Main Article'': [[Abandoned Labs]]
Image:University entryway.jpg|Entryway
 
Image:University Library.jpg|Library
Because villains have access to fewer Universities, several abandoned labs have been overtaken and converted into small invention workshops. These can be found in [[Port Oakes]] and [[St. Martial]].
Image:University Lab.jpg|Laboratory
Image:University Inventing.jpg|Inventing animation
</gallery>
</center>


== Inventing in General ==
== Inventing in General ==
[[Inventions]] are created by combining [[salvage]], [[influence]]/[[infamy]] and a [[recipe]] at a [[worktable]].
Inventions are created by combining [[Invention Salvage]], [[inf]] and/or a [[Recipe]] at an [[Invention Worktable]]. Not all recipes require all three of the above.


There are currently four types of [[inventions]]:
There are currently four types of Inventions:
*[[Invention Made Costumes]]
*[[Invention Made Costumes]]
*[[Invention Origin Enhancements|Enhancements]]
*[[Invention Origin Enhancements]]
*[[Invention Temporary Powers]]
*[[Invention Temporary Powers]]
*[[Component]]s are a special case, converting stacks of identical [[Invention Salvage]] in to components for base construction and [[Empowerment Station]] buffs. This conversion is always available at any [[Invention Worktable]], and doesn't require a recipe.
*[[Brain Storm Idea Salvage]], made from [[Salvage|Base Salvage]], which can be converted into Invention Salvage.


== Specific Inventions ==
== Specific Inventions ==
=== Enhancements ===
=== Enhancements ===
''Main article:  [[Invention Origin Enhancements]]''
:''Main Article'':  [[Invention Origin Enhancements]]


The core of the Invention System is the creation of Invention Origin Enhancements.
The core of the Invention System is the creation of Invention Origin Enhancements.


=== Costume Pieces ===
=== Costume Pieces ===
''Main article: [[Invention Made Costumes]]''
:''Main Article'': [[Invention Made Costumes]]


A number of animated costume pieces can be created with the system, including various kinds of wings and special boots.
A number of animated costume pieces can be created with the system, including various kinds of wings and special boots.


=== Temporary Powers ===
=== Temporary Powers ===
:''Main Article'': [[Invention Temporary Powers]]


''Main article: [[Invention Temporary Powers]]''
There are a number of temporary powers craftable with the inventions system from recipes.  Temporary powers may also be crafted from [[Empowerment Station]]s in bases.
 
There are a small number of temporary powers craftable with the inventions system.
 
=== Badges ===
 
From early developer comments about the Invention System, it was revealed that the system would allow for the crafting of any type of reward in the game, including crafting of badges.  No badges are directly crafted in the current implementation of the system, however.  A large number of badges are, however, linked to the system, as seen below.


=== Inspirations ===
=== Inspirations ===
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=== Base Items ===
=== Base Items ===
There are currently no base items that can be crafted.
:''Main Article'': [[Crafted Base Items]]


=== Other ===
As of [[Issue 13]], crafted base items require [[Invention Salvage]] to create, rather than [[component]]s made from [[salvage|base salvage]]. Base salvage no longer drops, but can be converted into invention salvage via [[Brain Storm Idea Salvage|brain storms]].
There are currently no other items that can be crafted.


== Invention System Badges ==
== Invention System Badges ==
=== General Crafting Badges ===
Many badges can be earned by crafting.
{{BadgeBox|Badge inventor lvl 1.png|Artisan|You have created 50 inventions, proving you are an Artisan.}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge inventor lvl 2.png|Master Artisan|You have created 100 inventions, justifying your title of Master Artisan.}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge inventor lvl 3.png|Craftsman |You are a true Craftsman, and have created 500 inventions.}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge inventor lvl 4.png|Master Craftsman|A Master Craftsman they call you, as you have created 1000 inventions.}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge inventor lvl 5.png|Fabricator|Your ingenuity known no bounds, and after 10,000 inventions you are now a Fabricator.}}


=== Tutorial Badge ===
=== Tutorial Badge ===
{{BadgeBox|Badge invention tutorial.png|Inventor|You have proven your skills as an Inventor at the University.}}
{{BadgeBox|Inventor}}  
=== Accolade ===
{{BadgeBox|Badge field crafting.png|Field Crafter|You are truely a crafting specialist, and can now summon a portable crafting station to your location for five minutes once an hour.  All nearby characters can use this station.}}


=== Memorization Badges ===
=== Memorization Badges ===
'''Invention Debuff badges (ToHit Debuff, Defense Debuff, Confuse, Taunt)'''
:''Main Article'': [[Memorization Badges]]
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 1.png|Declining|You have memorized the following recipes at level 10: Defense Debuff, To Hit Debuff, Taunt, and Confuse.}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 2.png|Decaying|You have memorized the following recipes at level 15 and 20: Defense Debuff, To Hit Debuff, Taunt, and Confuse.}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 3.png|Despoiler|You have memorized the following recipes at level 25 and 30: Defense Debuff, To Hit Debuff, Taunt, and Confuse.}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 4.png|Dismantler|You have memorized the following recipes at level 35 and 40: Defense Debuff, To Hit Debuff, Taunt, and Confuse.}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 5.png|Retrograde|You have memorized the following recipes at level 45 and 50: Defense Debuff, To Hit Debuff, Taunt, and Confuse.}}
 
'''Invention Heal badges (Heal)'''
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 1.png|Medicator|You have memorized the following recipes at level 10: Heal.}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 2.png|Mender|You have memorized the following recipes at level 15 and 20: Heal.}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 3.png|Rebuilder|You have memorized the following recipes at level 25 and 30: Heal.}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 4.png|Revivifier|You have memorized the following recipes at level 35 and 40: Heal.}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 5.png|Reanimator|You have memorized the following recipes at level 45 and 50: Heal.}}
 
'''Invention Mitigation badges (Defense Buff, Dam Resist, Intang)'''
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 1.png|Armorer|You have memorized the following recipes at level 10: Defense Buff, Resist Damage, Intangible.}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 2.png|Guardian|You have memorized the following recipes at level 15 and 20: Defense Buff, Resist Damage, Intangible.}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 3.png|Protector|You have memorized the following recipes at level 25 and 30: Defense Buff, Resist Damage, Intangible.}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 4.png|Security|You have memorized the following recipes at level 35 and 40: Defense Buff, Resist Damage, Intangible.}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 5.png|Defensive|You have memorized the following recipes at level 45 and 50: Defense Buff, Resist Damage, Intangible.}}
 
'''Invention Mez badges (Fear, Hold, Immob, Sleep, Slow, Stun)'''
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 1.png|Blinding|You have memorized the following recipes at level 10: Sleep, Snare, Hold, Stun, Immobilize, and Fear.}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 2.png|Beguiller|You have memorized the following recipes at level 15 and 20: Sleep, Snare, Hold, Stun, Immobilize, and Fear.}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 3.png|Charming|You have memorized the following recipes at level 25 and 30: Sleep, Snare, Hold, Stun, Immobilize, and Fear.}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 4.png|Charismatic|You have memorized the following recipes at level 35 and 40: Sleep, Snare, Hold, Stun, Immobilize, and Fear.}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 5.png|Mezmerizer|You have memorized the following recipes at level 45 and 50: Sleep, Snare, Hold, Stun, Immobilize, and Fear.}}
 
'''Invention Endurance badges (End Reduc, End Mod)'''
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 1.png|Energy Conservationist|You have memorized the following recipes at level 10: Endurance Modification and Endurance Reduction.}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 2.png|Battery Powered|You have memorized the following recipes at level 15 and 20: Endurance Modification and Endurance Reduction.}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 3.png|Nuclear Powered|You have memorized the following recipes at level 25 and 30: Endurance Modification and Endurance Reduction.}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 4.png|Mystically Powered|You have memorized the following recipes at level 35 and 40: Endurance Modification and Endurance Reduction.}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 5.png|Perpetual|You have memorized the following recipes at level 45 and 50: Endurance Modification and Endurance Reduction.}}
 
'''Invention Rate of Fire badges (Recharge Reduc, Interrupt)'''
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 1.png|Trigger Man|You have memorized the following recipes at level 10: Recharge Rate and Interrupt Time.}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 2.png|Hired Gun|You have memorized the following recipes at level 15 and 20: Recharge Rate and Interrupt Time.}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 3.png|Hit-Man|You have memorized the following recipes at level 25 and 30: Recharge Rate and Interrupt Time.}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 4.png|Sniper|You have memorized the following recipes at level 35 and 40: Recharge Rate and Interrupt Time.}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 5.png|Sharpshooter|You have memorized the following recipes at level 45 and 50: Recharge Rate and Interrupt Time.}}


'''Invention Accuracy badges (Acc, ToHit Buff)'''
The recipes for crafting common IOs can be memorized. Memorization allows the crafting of enhancements at half the cost and without the need for a recipe. A total of 45 badges are available for memorization, 36 of which are needed for the [[Field Crafter Badge|Field Crafter Accolade]] and its Portal Workbench accolade power.
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 1.png|Major|You have memorized the following recipes at level 10: Accuracy and To Hit Buff.}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 2.png|Lt. Colonel|You have memorized the following recipes at level 15 and 20: Accuracy and To Hit Buff.}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 3.png|Colonel|You have memorized the following recipes at level 25 and 30: Accuracy and To Hit Buff.}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 4.png|Major General|You have memorized the following recipes at level 35 and 40: Accuracy and To Hit Buff.}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 5.png|General|You have memorized the following recipes at level 45 and 50: Accuracy and To Hit Buff.}}


'''Invention Damage badges (Damage, Knockback)'''
=== Quantity Badges ===
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 1.png|Munitionist|You have memorized the following recipes at level 10: Damage and Knockback.}}
{{BadgeBox|Artisan}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 2.png|Weaponeer|You have memorized the following recipes at level 15 and 20: Damage and Knockback.}}
{{BadgeBox|Master Artisan}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 3.png|Warhead|You have memorized the following recipes at level 25 and 30: Damage and Knockback.}}
{{BadgeBox|Craftsman }}
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 4.png|Arms Dealer|You have memorized the following recipes at level 35 and 40: Damage and Knockback.}}
{{BadgeBox|Master Craftsman}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 5.png|Lord of War|You have memorized the following recipes at level 45 and 50: Damage and Knockback.}}
{{BadgeBox|Fabricator}}


'''Invention Travel badges (Fly, Run, Range, Jump)'''
=== Field Crafter Accolade ===
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 1.png|Pilgrim|You have memorized the following recipes at level 10: Run Speed, Jump, Fly Speed, and Range.}}
{{BadgeBox|Field Crafter}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 2.png|Vagabond|You have memorized the following recipes at level 15 and 20: Run Speed, Jump, Fly Speed, and Range.}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 3.png|Wanderer|You have memorized the following recipes at level 25 and 30: Run Speed, Jump, Fly Speed, and Range.}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 4.png|Walks the Earth|You have memorized the following recipes at level 35 and 40: Run Speed, Jump, Fly Speed, and Range.}}
{{BadgeBox|Badge crafter 5.png|Nomad|You have memorized the following recipes at level 45 and 50: Run Speed, Jump, Fly Speed, and Range.}}


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
 
* [[Auction House]]
* [[Consignment House]]
* [[Invention Origin Enhancements]]
* [[Invention Origin Enhancements]]


== Beta Screen Captures ==
[[Category:Invention System| ]]
 
* [http://home.comcast.net/~vsonnad/cutaway.jpg Cutaway of university under the map]
* [http://home.comcast.net/~vsonnad/lenk.jpg Admissions Officer Lenk], and his [http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/1922/lenksylloy3.jpg syllabus]
* [http://home.comcast.net/~vsonnad/boram.jpg Professor Boram]
* [http://home.comcast.net/~vsonnad/tileset1.jpg Campus Supply Room 1], [http://home.comcast.net/~vsonnad/tileset2.jpg Campus Supply Room 2], [http://home.comcast.net/~vsonnad/tileset3.jpg Campus Supply Room 3]
* [http://home.comcast.net/~vsonnad/salvagekit.jpg Salvage Kit] (12 pieces)
* [http://home.comcast.net/~vsonnad/taylor.jpg Professor Taylor], and his [http://home.comcast.net/~ksonnad/recipes.jpg recipes tutorial]
* [http://home.comcast.net/~vsonnad/chandler.jpg Professor Chandler], and her [http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/9687/workbenchdg9.png workbench tutorial]
* [http://home.comcast.net/~vsonnad/angle.jpg Accessing Professor Chandler 1], [http://home.comcast.net/~vsonnad/behind.jpg Accessing Professor Chandler 2]
* [http://home.comcast.net/~vsonnad/topffer.jpg Professor Topffer], and his [http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/680/inventionip3.png inventions tutorial]
* [http://home.comcast.net/~vsonnad/jones.jpg Guidance Counselor Jones], and the [http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/3046/wentworthpx2.png Wentworth's advertisement]
* [http://home.comcast.net/~vsonnad/aschedule.jpg Schedule A Enhancements]
* [http://home.comcast.net/~vsonnad/bschedule.jpg Schedule B Enhancements]
* [http://home.comcast.net/~vsonnad/workbench.jpg University Workbench]
* [http://home.comcast.net/~vsonnad/crafting.jpg Creating a new enhancement]
* [http://home.comcast.net/~vsonnad/created.jpg Enhancement Created!]
* [http://home.comcast.net/~vsonnad/recharge.jpg Invented Recharge Enhancement], [http://home.comcast.net/~vsonnad/disorient.jpg Invented Disorient Enhancement], [http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/4402/runspeedmf8.jpg Run Speed Enhancement]
 
[[Category:Invention System]]

Latest revision as of 02:15, 22 March 2022

Overview

Added in Issue 9, the Invention System allows characters to craft Enhancements, costume pieces, and Temporary Powers using Recipes and new Invention Salvage dropped by defeated foes.

Game developers stated that the long-rumored "Legacy System", which would allow for additional improvements of Level 50 characters, had evolved into the Invention System.[1]

The University

Main Article: University

Heroes and villains use Invention Salvage and Recipes to create items at Invention Worktables that are located in the newly opened Universities. Supergroups may also install an Invention Worktable in their bases.

Heroes can find campuses in Steel Canyon, Croatoa, and Founders' Falls. Villains can find a campus in Cap au Diable. Both heroes and villains can find a campus in Kallisti Wharf. The Praetorian equivalent, which heroes and villains can also use, is the Cultural Direction and Education Center, in Imperial City. All campuses have many Invention Worktables at which inventions may be created.

A series of tutorial missions for the Invention system can be completed through Admissions Officer Lenk in Steel Canyon's University for Heroes, through Dean John Yu in Cap au Diable's University for villains, or through Relations Expert Verna Arcola in the CDEC for Praetorians. Completing the tutorial awards the Inventor Badge. The character will also receive Salvage and a Recipe to create a Common Invention Enhancement.

Abandoned Labs

Main Article: Abandoned Labs

Because villains have access to fewer Universities, several abandoned labs have been overtaken and converted into small invention workshops. These can be found in Port Oakes and St. Martial.

Inventing in General

Inventions are created by combining Invention Salvage, inf and/or a Recipe at an Invention Worktable. Not all recipes require all three of the above.

There are currently four types of Inventions:

Specific Inventions

Enhancements

Main Article: Invention Origin Enhancements

The core of the Invention System is the creation of Invention Origin Enhancements.

Costume Pieces

Main Article: Invention Made Costumes

A number of animated costume pieces can be created with the system, including various kinds of wings and special boots.

Temporary Powers

Main Article: Invention Temporary Powers

There are a number of temporary powers craftable with the inventions system from recipes. Temporary powers may also be crafted from Empowerment Stations in bases.

Inspirations

There are currently no Inspirations that can be crafted.

Base Items

Main Article: Crafted Base Items

As of Issue 13, crafted base items require Invention Salvage to create, rather than components made from base salvage. Base salvage no longer drops, but can be converted into invention salvage via brain storms.

Invention System Badges

Many badges can be earned by crafting.

Tutorial Badge

Badge

You have proven your skills as an Inventor at the University.

Memorization Badges

Main Article: Memorization Badges

The recipes for crafting common IOs can be memorized. Memorization allows the crafting of enhancements at half the cost and without the need for a recipe. A total of 45 badges are available for memorization, 36 of which are needed for the Field Crafter Accolade and its Portal Workbench accolade power.

Quantity Badges

Badge

You have created 50 inventions, proving you are an Artisan.

Badge

You have created 100 inventions, justifying your title of Master Artisan.

Badge

You are a true Craftsman, and have created 500 inventions.

Badge

A Master Craftsman they call you, as you have created 1,000 inventions.

Badge

Your ingenuity knows no bounds, and after 2,000 inventions you are now a Fabricator.

Field Crafter Accolade

Badge

You are truly a crafting specialist, and can now summon a portable crafting station to your location for five minutes once an hour. All nearby characters can use this station (not just your teammates, as the description states).

See Also

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