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== Overview ==
== Overview ==


'''Badges''' are rewards for accomplishing certain tasks in City of Heroes and City of Villains. They track the accomplishments of the character through the game, and some of them do additional things.  
'''Badges''' are rewards for accomplishing certain tasks in City of Heroes. They track the accomplishments of the character through the game, and some of them do additional things.  


=== Uses ===
=== Uses ===
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Badges do a number of different things.
Badges do a number of different things.


* One Badge at a time can be "worn" by the character. This places the [[settitle (Slash Command)|badge title]] right below the player's name for everyone else to see.
* One badge at a time can be "worn" by the character. This places the [[settitle (Slash Command)|badge title]] right below the player's name for everyone else to see.
* Some Badges give extra things to the character. These badges are called Accolades, and there are different lists for [[Hero Accolades]] and [[Villain Accolades]]. Some Accolades, earned by collecting specific sets of other badges, grant the character stat boosts or powers that can be used occasionally.
* Some badges give extra things to the character. These badges are called Accolades, and there are different lists for each alignment.
* Other Accolades unlock [[Unlockable Costume Pieces|costume pieces]].
** Some Accolades, earned by collecting specific sets of other badges, grant the character stat boosts or [[Temporary Powers]].
* On the Villain side of the game, certain Badges unlock hidden [[Unlockable Contacts|contacts]] for additional missions and story.
** Other Accolades unlock [[Unlockable Costume Pieces|costume pieces]].
* On the Hero side of the game, the [[Rescuer Badge]] unlocks a special [[Mr. Yin|store]].
** Still other Accolades grant rewards that can be used to purchase items in-game.
* Gladiator Badges unlock Gladiators. A bit like collecting Pokemon, Gladiators can be used in duels against other players in the [[Arena]].
* Some badges unlock [[Unlockable Contacts|contacts]], stores, or access to special areas of the game world.
* And last but not least, Badges are a sub-game in and of themselves. They appeal to the completionist or the collector through the "Gotta get 'em all" mentality, the same sort of mentality that has people collecting stamps or baseball cards.
* Gladiator badges unlock gladiators. A bit like collecting Pokémon, gladiators can be used in duels against other players' gladiators in the [[Arena]].
* And finally, badges are a sub-game in and of themselves. They appeal to the completist through the "Gotta get 'em all" mentality, the same sort of mentality of people who collect stamps or baseball cards.


=== Levels ===
=== Levels ===


The vast majority of Badges are character specific. Character level Badges are earned separately for each character, and track separately what the individual characters have accomplished.
The vast majority of badges are character-specific. Character-level badges are earned separately for each character and track separately what individual characters have accomplished.


There are two additional types of Badges: Account-level badges and [[Supergroup]] badges.  
There are two additional types of badges: Account-level badges and [[Supergroup]] badges.  


Account-level Badges are badges that are flagged on a player's account, and are then automatically awarded to any character on the account the next time that each character is logged into. These include the [[V.I.P. Badge|Destined One/V.I.P. Badge]], [[Pocket D VIP Gold Club Member Badge]], and all [[Veteran Reward Badges]].
* Account-level Badges are badges that are flagged on a player's account, and are then automatically awarded to any character on the account as they are logged onto. A list of account-level badges can be found [[:Category:Account Level Badges|here]].
 
Supergroup-level Badges are earned by the Supergroup, not the individual members of the group. Thus they belong to the group itself and not to any individual member of the group. If a member leaves the Supergroup, they do not take with them any Supergroup Badges, even if they were the ones responsible for the earning of the Badges. If they then join another Supergroup, they will then see the Badges of the new Supergroup in their lists.


* Supergroup-level Badges are earned by the Supergroup, not the individual members of the group. Thus they belong to the group itself and not to any individual member of the group. If a member leaves the Supergroup, they do not take any Supergroup badges with them, even if they were the one responsible for earning the badges. If they then join another Supergroup, they will then see the badges of the new Supergroup in their lists.


== Personal Badges ==
== Personal Badges ==

Revision as of 06:27, 10 July 2011

Overview

Badges are rewards for accomplishing certain tasks in City of Heroes. They track the accomplishments of the character through the game, and some of them do additional things.

Uses

Badges do a number of different things.

  • One badge at a time can be "worn" by the character. This places the badge title right below the player's name for everyone else to see.
  • Some badges give extra things to the character. These badges are called Accolades, and there are different lists for each alignment.
    • Some Accolades, earned by collecting specific sets of other badges, grant the character stat boosts or Temporary Powers.
    • Other Accolades unlock costume pieces.
    • Still other Accolades grant rewards that can be used to purchase items in-game.
  • Some badges unlock contacts, stores, or access to special areas of the game world.
  • Gladiator badges unlock gladiators. A bit like collecting Pokémon, gladiators can be used in duels against other players' gladiators in the Arena.
  • And finally, badges are a sub-game in and of themselves. They appeal to the completist through the "Gotta get 'em all" mentality, the same sort of mentality of people who collect stamps or baseball cards.

Levels

The vast majority of badges are character-specific. Character-level badges are earned separately for each character and track separately what individual characters have accomplished.

There are two additional types of badges: Account-level badges and Supergroup badges.

  • Account-level Badges are badges that are flagged on a player's account, and are then automatically awarded to any character on the account as they are logged onto. A list of account-level badges can be found here.
  • Supergroup-level Badges are earned by the Supergroup, not the individual members of the group. Thus they belong to the group itself and not to any individual member of the group. If a member leaves the Supergroup, they do not take any Supergroup badges with them, even if they were the one responsible for earning the badges. If they then join another Supergroup, they will then see the badges of the new Supergroup in their lists.

Personal Badges

There are many types of Badges available

Badge Type Alignment
Exploration
   Attained by visiting certain important locations through the game. 		Hero Villain Praetorian
History
   Attained by studying the game's lore. 		Hero Villain Praetorian
Accomplishment
   Attained by completing tasks assigned by special contacts. 		Hero Villain Praetorian
Achievement
   Attained by reaching certain milestones in your career. 		Hero Villain Praetorian
Accolade
   Attained by completing truly special accomplishments. 		Hero Villain Praetorian
Gladiator
   Attained by accomplishing specific tasks that unlock creatures to assist you in the arena. 		Hero Villain Praetorian
Veteran
   Attained by subscribing to the game for certain periods of time.
PvP
   Attained by completing activities related to PvP. 		Hero Villain Praetorian
Invention
   Attained by completing activities related to the Invention System.
Defeat
   Attained by defeating certain critters in the game. 		Hero Villain Praetorian
Event
   Attained by participating in special events.
Ouroboros
   Attained by completing Flashback content.
Consignment
   Attained by selling items at the Consignment House. 		Hero Villain
N/A
Day Job
   Attained by logging out in specific locations.
Architect Entertainment
   Attained by completing activities related to Mission Architect.

Supergroup Badges

See also: Supergroup Badges

Supergroup Badges provide a variety of uses: Exploration Badges that allow Teleport pad zone beacons, and Achievement, PVP, and Defeats Badges that unlock base items.

There are four types of Badges available:

  • Exploration Badges attained by visiting certain important locations throughout the game zones while in Supergroup mode.
  • Achievement Badges attained by reaching certain milestones as a Supergroup.
  • PVP Badges attained by defeating players as a Supergroup.
  • Defeats Badges attained by defeating NPCs as a Supergroup.


See Also

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