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*** Ranged attack sets without Snipe powers ([[Dual Pistols]], [[Ice Blast]], [[Sonic Attack]], and [[Water Blast]]) will be looked at to ensure they remain competitive after the Snipe change. [[Dual Pistols]], specifically, will have some of its animation times shortened to increase its [[DPA|damage per activation time]] in addition to other mechanical improvements.
*** Ranged attack sets without Snipe powers ([[Dual Pistols]], [[Ice Blast]], [[Sonic Attack]], and [[Water Blast]]) will be looked at to ensure they remain competitive after the Snipe change. [[Dual Pistols]], specifically, will have some of its animation times shortened to increase its [[DPA|damage per activation time]] in addition to other mechanical improvements.
** Tier 3 Blast powers (such as [[Fire Blast#Blaze|Blaze]] and [[Energy Blast#Power Burst|Power Burst]]) that have traditionally had a 40 foot range will have their range increased to 80 feet.
** Tier 3 Blast powers (such as [[Fire Blast#Blaze|Blaze]] and [[Energy Blast#Power Burst|Power Burst]]) that have traditionally had a 40 foot range will have their range increased to 80 feet.
** All [[Blaster]] secondaries (except [[Mental Manipulation]], which already has [[Mental Manipulation#Drain Psyche|Drain Psyche]]) will have a modified power that grants the character additional buffs (typically both [[Regen]] and [[Recovery]]).  Many of these powers will be changing names as a result.
** All [[Blaster]] secondaries (except [[Mental Manipulation]], which already has [[Mental Manipulation#Drain Psyche|Drain Psyche]]) will have a modified power that grants the character additional buffs (typically both [[Regen]] and [[Recovery]]).  Many of these powers will be changing names as a result. No functionality will be taken away.
***Cloaking Device (Devices) will become Field Operative


== Notes ==
== Notes ==

Revision as of 07:13, 10 July 2012

This information contains features from the Issue 24 beta that have been released on Homecoming.

Overview

Issue 24, Unknown Name, will be a major revision to City of Heroes Freedom.

Confirmed Content

  • Invention Procs will be converted from flat rates to Procs Per Minute (PPM). Additionally, the PPM mechanics will undergo significant adjustments.[1]
  • Changes to Blasters and ranged attack Power Sets:
    • Snipe powers (such as Blazing Bolt and Sniper Blast) will lose the long, interruptable wind-up when the character has at least a 22% To Hit buff.
    • Tier 3 Blast powers (such as Blaze and Power Burst) that have traditionally had a 40 foot range will have their range increased to 80 feet.
    • All Blaster secondaries (except Mental Manipulation, which already has Drain Psyche) will have a modified power that grants the character additional buffs (typically both Regen and Recovery). Many of these powers will be changing names as a result. No functionality will be taken away.
      • Cloaking Device (Devices) will become Field Operative

Notes

There is no scheduled release date set for Issue 24.

External Links

  • None.