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{{Zone
|Zone Name=Pocket D
|Splash Image=Splash_PocketD.jpg
|Zone Map=Map_city_02_04.png
|Type of Zone=Co-op Social Zone
|Level Range=all
|Trainer=[[War Witch]]
|Task Force Contact=''none''
|Event=''none''
|Exploration Badges={{BadgeLink|Big Time}}, {{BadgeLink|Trucker}}
|Plaques=''none''
|Day Jobs={{BadgeLink|Architect}}, {{BadgeLink|Caregiver}} / {{BadgeLink|Pain Specialist}}, {{BadgeLink|Banker}} / {{BadgeLink|Thief}}, {{BadgeLink|Clubber}}, {{BadgeLink|Monitor Duty}}
|Enemies=''none''
|Connecting Zones=
'''Heroes'''<br />
[[Atlas Park]], [[Kings Row]], [[Faultline]], [[Talos Island]], [[Founders' Falls]]
<br />
'''Villains'''<br />
[[Mercy Island]], [[Port Oakes]], [[Sharkhead Isle]], [[St. Martial]]
<br />
'''Heroes and Villains'''<br />
[[Recluse's Victory]]
<br />
'''All'''<br />
[[Nova Praetoria]], [[Imperial City]], [[Winter Forest]]
|Lines=[[Base Portal]]
|VidiotMap=Pocket D
|MoreMaps4U=Pocket D|MoreMapsAlt=Pocket D
}}
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== Overview ==
== Overview ==


{{PAGENAME}} is a no fire zone for both Hero and Villains to mingle in, replacing the previous hero-only [[Paragon Dance Party]].
Pocket D is a first rate night club occupying a self-contained pocket dimension created from nothing by [[DJ Zero]]. Pocket D is a no-fire zone where Heroes and Villains can mingle safely. Pocket D opened up after the hero-only [[Paragon Dance Party]] shut down.


Unlike the previous Paragon Dance Party in which the entrances where hidden and could only be found by noticing the fliers on the wall nearby, Pocket D's entrances show up on city maps.
Pocket D is a co-op [[Social Zone]] in which Heroes and Villains can team together. Several special events have introduced special missions that could be run by mixed teams of heroes and villains, including a few missions that ''required'' teammates from both sides.


Pocket D is also the only zone so far that allows Heroes and Villains to team up with each other.
The [[Tiki Room]] and the [[Ski Chalet]] are both located in Pocket D. As of [[Issue 25]], the Hero Vault Reserve closed and was replaced with a suite of Architect Entertainment consoles and teleporters.  (The Villain Vault Reserve still functions for Heroes.)


The [[Valentine's Day Event 2006]] event took place in Pocket D, and it was also the setting for the [[Second Anniversary Event]].
Pocket D also features the [[Monkey Fight Club]], [[Arena]] terminals, and a branch of the [[Vault Reserve]].
 
In August of 2006, the special [[Tiki Room]] was added to Pocket D. This room was initially unavailable to players. Some players managed to gain access to this room via the [[Teleport]] power. After screenshots of this room were posted on various message boards, the ability to Teleport inside Pocket D was removed.
 
In October of 2006, the Tiki Room was made available to players who had purchased either the [[Good vs. Evil]] Retail Box Set in stores or the Online Pack from the NCsoft Store. Both of these purchases granted registered players access to a power called [[Pocket D VIP Pass]]. This power allows the user to teleport from anywhere in Paragon City or the Rogue Isles directly to the Tiki Room inside Pocket D.
 
The Tiki Room also features a [[Banished Pantheon]] [[Spirit of Sorrow]] bartender and a Banished Pantheon dance act. The dance act appears rarely and disappears the moment any player enters the room via teleport.
 
[[Winter Event 2006]] temporarily added a [[Ski Chalet|ski chalet]].


== Events ==
== Events ==


Pocket D has been a key location during several [[special events]].
Pocket D has been a key location during several [[special events]], although on Homecoming it is more likely [[Echo Plaza]] would be used.


; [[Valentine's Day Event 2006]]
; [[Cuppathon]]
: During the 2006 Valentine's Day Event, Pocket D introduced three new contacts ([[Ganymede]], [[Scratch]], and [[DJ Zero]]) who were seeking the aid of heroes and villains for special missions. During these missions, heroes and villains could team together for the first time ever.
:   The farewell party for the widely admired [[CuppaJo]] had several events in Pocket D, including the CuppaCloning costume contest.
; [[Second Anniversary Event]]
; [[Anniversary Events]]
: Pocket D was the site of the Second Anniversary Event's "Silver Age Party" on April 28, 2006. All characters were awarded a token to allow them to don a costume to pay homage to the Silver Age of comic books.
:  Many anniversary events include a party with [[Red Name]]s in Pocket D, whether on the [[Servers|"Live Servers"]] or the [[Training Room]] (Test Server). Themes may or may not be in effect; when a theme is announced, there is typically a costume contest with prizes given out by the developers.
; [[Winter Event 2006]]
; [[Valentine's Event]]
: The 2006 Winter Event introduced the [[Ski Chalet]], from which [[Father Time]] asked both heroes and villains to save [[Baby New Year]]. Heroes and villains could team together for his missions.
:   The 2006 Valentine's Event introduced missions from contacts that temporarily appeared in Pocket D. For the first time ever, Heroes and Villains could team up. Every year since, the Valentine's content has repeated, sometimes with expansions on the details.
; [[Valentine's Day Event 2007]]
; [[Winter Event]]
: The 2007 Valentine's Day Event brought back [[Ganymede]] and [[Scratch]]. Once again, heroes and villains could team together for the special missions given by Ganymede, Scratch, and DJ Zero.
:   The 2006 Winter Event introduced the [[Ski Chalet]], from which [[Father Time]] asked both heroes and villains to save [[Baby New Year]]. Heroes and villains could team together for his missions. Every year since, the Winter content has repeated, often with expansions on the details.
; [[Third Anniversary Event]] ''([[Training Room]] Only)''
: The [[Training Room|Test Server's]] Pocket D was the site of the Third Anniversary Event's Official Party on April 27, 2007, with a costume theme of "Secret Identity". During the party, the [[Ski Chalet]] was opened.


== Contacts ==
== Contacts ==
=== Permanent ===
=== Permanent ===
* [[DJ Zero]] - Only available during [[Valentine's Day Event 2006|Valentine's '06]] and [[Valentine's Day Event 2007|'07]], gave a mission to stop [[Snaptooth]].
* [[DJ Zero]] - Only available during [[Valentine's Day Event]]s, gives a mission to stop [[Snaptooth]].
=== Temporary ===
=== Temporary ===
* [[Ganymede]] - [[Valentine's Day Event 2006|Valentine's '06]] and [[Valentine's Day Event 2007|'07]], hero contact
* [[Ganymede]] - [[Valentine's Event]]s, hero contact
* [[Scratch]] - [[Valentine's Day Event 2006|Valentine's '06]] and [[Valentine's Day Event 2007|'07]], villain contact
* [[Scratch]] - [[Valentine's Event]]s, villain contact
* [[Father Time]] - [[Winter Event 2006|Winter '06]], gave "Rescue Baby New Year" mission.
* [[Jessica Megan Duncan]] - [[Valentine's Event]]s, hero contact
* [[Arbiter Hawk]] - [[Valentine's Event]]s, villain contact
* [[Father Time]] - [[Winter Event]]s, gives "Rescue Baby New Year" mission.


=== Trainers ===
=== Trainers ===


None at this time.
* [[War Witch]]


=== Notable NPCs ===
=== Notable NPCs ===


* [[Joe Young]]
* [[Joe Young]]
* [[Cornelius]]?
* [[Cornelius]]
* [[War Witch]]
* Ravers
* [[Ravers]]
* [[Bartenders]]
* [[Bartenders]]
* [[Null the Gull]]


== Stores ==
== Stores ==
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=== Permanent ===
=== Permanent ===
* [[Bartenders]]
* [[Bartenders]]
** Some bartenders sell inspirations.
** Some bartenders sell inspirations. One interesting point is that they are some of the only places from which to buy inspirations while engaging in a strike/task force, along with Arena Stores.
* [[Arena Stores]]
* [[Arena#Arena Stores|Arena Stores]]
* [[Trina the Body Sculptress]] - tailor in the Tiki Lounge


=== Temporary ===
=== Temporary ===
During the [[Valentine's Day Event 2006]], there were two bartenders in Pocket D, who sold temporary powers.
During the [[Valentine's Event]]s, there are two additional bartenders in Pocket D who sell temporary powers.


* [[Chilly]] - [[Valentine's Day Event 2006|Valentine's '06]], additional bartender who sold Dimension Drop temporary powers to heroes.
* [[Chilly]] - sells Dimension Drop temporary powers to heroes.
* [[Dram]] - [[Valentine's Day Event 2006|Valentine's '06]], additional bartender who sold Dimension Drop temporary powers to villains.
* [[Dram]] - sells Dimension Drop temporary powers to villains.


== Badges ==
The [[Winter Event]] sees the [[Candy Keeper]] return to sell badges, temporary powers, and costume pieces in exchange for Candy Cane salvage.


The following [[:Category:Badges|badges]] can be found in Pocket D:
== Neighborhoods ==
There are no neighborhoods explicitly marked on the Pocket D map.  However, there are a few areas that are recognized as being different.


[[Winter Event 2006|Winter Event 2006]] introduced an exploration badge that can only be accessed when the [[Ski Chalet]] is in season.
* The Hero lobby outside the dance club proper ([[Media:PocketD_NewRave2_loop.ogg|Music Loop]])
* The Hero side of the dance club proper ([[Media:PocketD_NewRave1_loop.ogg|Music Loop]])
* The Villain lobby outside the dance club proper ([[Media:PocketD_NewRave4_loop.ogg|Music Loop]])
* The Villain side of the dance club proper ([[Media:PocketD_NewRave3_loop.ogg|Music Loop]])
* The central part of the dance club proper ([[Media:PocketD_NewRave5_loop.ogg|Music Loop]])
* The Arena lounge ([[Media:PocketD_NewRave6_loop.ogg|Music Loop]])
* The [[Tiki Room]] ([[Media:PocketD_Tiki4b_loop.ogg|Music Loop]])
* The [[Ski Chalet]] ([[Media:PocketD_Chalet_loop.ogg|Music Loop]])
* The ski slopes ([[Media:PocketD_Swiss_loop.ogg|Music Loop]])


{{BadgeBox|Badge tourist 01.png|Trucker|You've visited the floating truck in Pocket D.}}
== Exploration Badges ==


[[Issue 8]] added Pocket D [[Monkey Fight Club]] as a possible arena match location. In this particular arena there is an exploration badge, [[Cage Fighter]].
{{Badges in zone}}


{{BadgeBox|Badge tourist 01.png|Cage Fighter|Fighting in a nice big arena is one thing, but fighting in a cage is completely... different. Only the strong survive a cage match.}}
== Day Jobs ==


The Monkey fight club area also includes:
{{Day job locations
{{BadgeBox|Badge tourist 01.png|Big Time|The 'Fambly', as Joe Young would call them, had been dipping their fingers into the RMFC for some time. As luck would have it, DJ Zero offered Joe and Cornelius a chance to expand their business venture. The Monkey Fight Club Arena and Pocket D are a one-two punch that will certainly be a knockout! }}
| zone = Clubber
| Architect
| Caregiver
| Banker
| Monitor Duty
}}


== Transfer Points ==
== Transfer Points ==


Pocket D connects to the following locations:
Pocket D connects to the following locations:
* Heroes
 
** [[Kings Row]]
'''All'''
** [[Faultline]]
 
** [[Talos Island]]
* [[Echo Plaza]] - enter the truck on the way to the Architect Entertainment suite {{coords|40.0|0.0|-1293.5}}
** [[Founders' Falls]]
* [[Imperial City]] - enter through a 'hidden door' at the upper NE corner of the dance floor {{coords|-214.1|0.1|-1231.6}}, exits inside [[Studio 55]] 
* Villains
* [[Nova Praetoria]] - enter the middle set of doors on the upper villain side exit area {{coords|-132.6|-1200.0|-485.6}}, exits to a Pocket D flyer littered manhole cover just south-east of Praetor Duncan's statue on the western edge of the Magisterium green zone
** [[Port Oakes]]
* [[Winter Forest]] - enter through a rock door on the ramps of the Ski Chalet building {{coords|796.0|108.9|-903.8}}
** [[Sharkhead Isle]]
* [[Free Fire Zone Transport]] - enter at the Monkey Fight Club through a door behind a bar {{coords|-210.0|20.0|-1284.5}}, or manhole cover under the ramp leading upstairs {{coords|-169.2|0.4|-1258.7}}, exits to pvp zones [[Bloody Bay]], [[Siren's Call]], [[Warburg]], and [[Recluse's Victory]]
** [[St. Martial]]
 
{{EdNote|note=The FFZT transit from Pocket D is one way, you can travel ''from'' Pocket D to FFZT zones but, you cannot travel ''to'' Pocket D from FFZT zones.}}
 
'''Heroes'''
 
* [[Atlas Park]]
* [[Kings Row]]
* [[Faultline]]
* [[Talos Island]]
* [[Founders' Falls]]
 
'''Villains'''
 
* [[Mercy Island]]
* [[Port Oakes]]
* [[Sharkhead Isle]]
* [[St. Martial]]
 
Praetorians who attempt to exit to Paragon City or the Rogue Isles will receive the following message:
{{CutsceneText|Text=As a Praetorian visitor, you may only access certain areas in Pocket D. You may not leave the premises.}}


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
{{Powers Dampening Field}}


* As of August 16, 2006, Teleporting is no longer allowed in Pocket-D.
* This zone was added to the game for [[Hero|Heroes]] and [[Villain]]s in February 2006, between [[Issue 6]] and [[Issue 7]]. <ref>https://forumarchive.cityofheroes.dev/topic/114498</ref>
** This does not apply to the [[Ski Chalet]] area which is outside of the Dampening Field.
* Access to this zone for [[Praetorian (Alignment)|Praetorians]] was added in [[Issue 18]].
** Pets (Powerset or Temporary Powers) and Henchmen set to aggressive near one of the corners of the dance floor in the main room of Pocket D will attack an invisible, invincible entity rumored to be the source of the dampener.
* Before Issue 25, The Tiki Room could only be accessed by [[Pocket D VIP Gold Club Member Badge|Pocket D VIP Gold Club Members]], and the Ski Chalet was only accessible during special events.  These restrictions were lifted.
 
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Latest revision as of 19:04, 1 February 2024

Pocket D
Splash
Map
Co-op Social Zone (all)
Trainers:
War Witch
Trial / TF Contacts:
none
Events:
none
Exploration Badges:
Big Time, Trucker
Plaque Badges:
none
Enemies:
none
Transits:
Base Portal

Overview

Pocket D is a first rate night club occupying a self-contained pocket dimension created from nothing by DJ Zero. Pocket D is a no-fire zone where Heroes and Villains can mingle safely. Pocket D opened up after the hero-only Paragon Dance Party shut down.

Pocket D is a co-op Social Zone in which Heroes and Villains can team together. Several special events have introduced special missions that could be run by mixed teams of heroes and villains, including a few missions that required teammates from both sides.

The Tiki Room and the Ski Chalet are both located in Pocket D. As of Issue 25, the Hero Vault Reserve closed and was replaced with a suite of Architect Entertainment consoles and teleporters. (The Villain Vault Reserve still functions for Heroes.)

Pocket D also features the Monkey Fight Club, Arena terminals, and a branch of the Vault Reserve.

Events

Pocket D has been a key location during several special events, although on Homecoming it is more likely Echo Plaza would be used.

Cuppathon
The farewell party for the widely admired CuppaJo had several events in Pocket D, including the CuppaCloning costume contest.
Anniversary Events
Many anniversary events include a party with Red Names in Pocket D, whether on the "Live Servers" or the Training Room (Test Server). Themes may or may not be in effect; when a theme is announced, there is typically a costume contest with prizes given out by the developers.
Valentine's Event
The 2006 Valentine's Event introduced missions from contacts that temporarily appeared in Pocket D. For the first time ever, Heroes and Villains could team up. Every year since, the Valentine's content has repeated, sometimes with expansions on the details.
Winter Event
The 2006 Winter Event introduced the Ski Chalet, from which Father Time asked both heroes and villains to save Baby New Year. Heroes and villains could team together for his missions. Every year since, the Winter content has repeated, often with expansions on the details.

Contacts

Permanent

Temporary

Trainers

Notable NPCs

Stores

Permanent

  • Bartenders
    • Some bartenders sell inspirations. One interesting point is that they are some of the only places from which to buy inspirations while engaging in a strike/task force, along with Arena Stores.
  • Arena Stores
  • Trina the Body Sculptress - tailor in the Tiki Lounge

Temporary

During the Valentine's Events, there are two additional bartenders in Pocket D who sell temporary powers.

  • Chilly - sells Dimension Drop temporary powers to heroes.
  • Dram - sells Dimension Drop temporary powers to villains.

The Winter Event sees the Candy Keeper return to sell badges, temporary powers, and costume pieces in exchange for Candy Cane salvage.

Neighborhoods

There are no neighborhoods explicitly marked on the Pocket D map. However, there are a few areas that are recognized as being different.

Exploration Badges

Badge
Big Time (-162.5, 20.0, -1362.0)[Copy]

The 'Fambly', as Joe Young would call them, had been dipping their fingers into the RMFC for some time. As luck would have it, DJ Zero offered Joe and Cornelius a chance to expand their business venture. The Monkey Fight Club Arena and Pocket D are a one-two punch that will certainly be a knockout!

Badge
Trucker (200.0, -3.0, -1101.5)[Copy]

You've visited the floating truck in Pocket D.

Badge
Thrill Seeker (multiple locations)

You're always looking for new forms of entertainment, and it's said that the Mission Architect technology is entertainment in its purest form.

Day Jobs

Badge

You spent your free time mingling with both the heroes of Paragon City and the villains of the Rogue Isles in Pocket D earning yourself the Clubber Day Job. Logging out in Pocket D will earn you a bonus to your out of combat Recovery, when you log back in, for a short time.

The entire zone is a Clubber day job location, except for the following specific locations.

Badge

Your study of the Mission Architect system has earned you the Architect Day Job. Logging out in the Mission Architect will earn you 2 bonus Mission Architect Tickets, when you log back in, each time you complete a mission for a short time.

Badge

You have spent a great deal of time working in the hospitals of Paragon City during your free time earning the Caregiver Day Job. Logging out in a Hospital will earn you a Regeneration Bonus, when you log back in, for a short time.

Your expertise in surgery and understanding pain has earned you the Pain Specialist Day Job. Logging out in a Hospital will earn you a Regeneration Bonus, when you log back in, for a short time.

Badge

Your time spent working with the financial institutions of Paragon City during your free time has earned you the Banker Day Job. Logging out in a Vault will earn you an Influence Bonus, when you log back, in each time you complete a mission for a short time.

Your time spent staging heists on the various financial institutions of the Rogue Isles has earned you the Thief Day Job. Logging out in a Vault will earn you an Infamy Bonus, when you log back, in each time you complete a mission for a short time.

Badge

Your time spent protecting your Supergroup's base has earned you the Monitor Duty Day Job. Logging out in your Supergroup base will earn you charges for your Base Teleporter power.

Transfer Points

Pocket D connects to the following locations:

All

  • Echo Plaza - enter the truck on the way to the Architect Entertainment suite (40.0, 0.0, -1293.5)[Copy]
  • Imperial City - enter through a 'hidden door' at the upper NE corner of the dance floor (-214.1, 0.1, -1231.6)[Copy] , exits inside Studio 55
  • Nova Praetoria - enter the middle set of doors on the upper villain side exit area (-132.6, -1200.0, -485.6)[Copy] , exits to a Pocket D flyer littered manhole cover just south-east of Praetor Duncan's statue on the western edge of the Magisterium green zone
  • Winter Forest - enter through a rock door on the ramps of the Ski Chalet building (796.0, 108.9, -903.8)[Copy]
  • Free Fire Zone Transport - enter at the Monkey Fight Club through a door behind a bar (-210.0, 20.0, -1284.5)[Copy] , or manhole cover under the ramp leading upstairs (-169.2, 0.4, -1258.7)[Copy] , exits to pvp zones Bloody Bay, Siren's Call, Warburg, and Recluse's Victory
Editor's Note:

The FFZT transit from Pocket D is one way, you can travel from Pocket D to FFZT zones but, you cannot travel to Pocket D from FFZT zones.

Heroes

Villains

Praetorians who attempt to exit to Paragon City or the Rogue Isles will receive the following message:

As a Praetorian visitor, you may only access certain areas in Pocket D. You may not leave the premises.

Notes

  1. ↑ https://forumarchive.cityofheroes.dev/topic/114498
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