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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 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|Artisan}}
{{BadgeBox|Master Artisan}}
{{BadgeBox|Craftsman }}
{{BadgeBox|Master Craftsman}}
{{BadgeBox|Fabricator}}


=== Tutorial Badge ===
=== Tutorial Badge ===
{{BadgeBox|Inventor}}  
{{BadgeBox|Inventor}}  
=== Accolade ===
{{BadgeBox|Field Crafter}}


=== Memorization Badges ===
=== Memorization Badges ===
'''Invention Debuff badges (ToHit Debuff, Defense Debuff, Confuse, Taunt)'''
:''Main Article'': [[Memorization Badges]]
{{BadgeBox|Declining}}
{{BadgeBox|Decaying}}
{{BadgeBox|Despoiler}}
{{BadgeBox|Dismantler}}
{{BadgeBox|Retrograde}}


'''Invention Heal badges (Heal)'''
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|Medicator}}
{{BadgeBox|Mender}}
{{BadgeBox|Rebuilder}}
{{BadgeBox|Revivifier}}
{{BadgeBox|Reanimator}}


'''Invention Mitigation badges (Defense Buff, Dam Resist, Intang)'''
=== Quantity Badges ===
{{BadgeBox|Armorer}}
{{BadgeBox|Artisan}}
{{BadgeBox|Guardian}}
{{BadgeBox|Master Artisan}}
{{BadgeBox|Protector}}
{{BadgeBox|Craftsman }}
{{BadgeBox|Security}}
{{BadgeBox|Master Craftsman}}
{{BadgeBox|Defensive}}
{{BadgeBox|Fabricator}}


'''Invention Mez badges (Fear, Hold, Immob, Sleep, Slow, Stun)'''
=== Field Crafter Accolade ===
{{BadgeBox|Blinding}}
{{BadgeBox|Field Crafter}}
{{BadgeBox|Beguiller}}
{{BadgeBox|Charming}}
{{BadgeBox|Charismatic}}
{{BadgeBox|Mezmerizer}}
 
'''Invention Endurance badges (End Reduc, End Mod)'''
{{BadgeBox|Energy Conservationist}}
{{BadgeBox|Battery Powered}}
{{BadgeBox|Nuclear Powered}}
{{BadgeBox|Mystically Powered}}
{{BadgeBox|Perpetual}}
 
'''Invention Rate of Fire badges (Recharge Reduc, Interrupt)'''
{{BadgeBox|Trigger Man}}
{{BadgeBox|Hired Gun}}
{{BadgeBox|Hit-Man}}
{{BadgeBox|Sniper}}
{{BadgeBox|Sharpshooter}}
 
'''Invention Accuracy badges (Acc, ToHit Buff)'''
{{BadgeBox|Major}}
{{BadgeBox|Lt. Colonel}}
{{BadgeBox|Colonel}}
{{BadgeBox|Major General}}
{{BadgeBox|General}}
 
'''Invention Damage badges (Damage, Knockback)'''
{{BadgeBox|Munitionist}}
{{BadgeBox|Weaponeer}}
{{BadgeBox|Warhead}}
{{BadgeBox|Arms Dealer}}
{{BadgeBox|Lord of War}}
 
'''Invention Travel badges (Fly, Run, Range, Jump)'''
{{BadgeBox|Pilgrim}}
{{BadgeBox|Vagabond}}
{{BadgeBox|Wanderer}}
{{BadgeBox|Walks the Earth}}
{{BadgeBox|Nomad}}


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


== Beta Screen Captures ==
[[Category:Invention System| ]]
 
* Admissions Officer Lenk's [http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/1922/lenksylloy3.jpg syllabus]
* Professor Chandler's [http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/9687/workbenchdg9.png workbench tutorial]
* Professor Topffer's [http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/680/inventionip3.png inventions tutorial]
* The [http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/3046/wentworthpx2.png Wentworth's advertisement] near Guidance Counselor Jones
* [http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/4402/runspeedmf8.jpg Run Speed Enhancement]
 
[[Category:Invention System]]
 
== External Links ==
 
<!-- * WolfWings' Google Doc -->
<!-- * Konoko's unbuilt webapp -->

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