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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
'''Story Arcs''' are special setups in the game that reveal a piece of the story content over a series of [[mission]]s from a [[Contact]]. The number of missions can be small or large, but will all function as miniature stories themselves. Upon completion, a [[Souvenir]] is rewarded which allows you to read the storyline at a later time. This summary is saved in a user's clues menu. Completing a Story Arc will net the player a significant [[XP]] bonus and, for most arcs, the choice of one of many types of [[Enhancement]]s. | '''Story Arcs''' are special setups in the game that reveal a piece of the story content over a series of [[mission]]s from a [[Contact]]. The number of missions can be small or large, but will all function as miniature stories themselves. Upon completion, a [[Souvenir]] is rewarded which allows you to read the storyline at a later time. This summary is saved in a user's clues menu. Completing a Story Arc will net the player a significant [[XP]] bonus and, for most arcs, the choice of one of many types of [[Enhancement]]s. | ||
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There are actually two types of Story Arc. Main arcs are signified by a yellow-covered book icon in the arc contact's window. Shorter, minor arcs are signified by a red-covered book. Each character may have a maximum of two active Main Arcs and three active minor Arcs at any given time. Contacts will not give missions that start a main or minor arc to a character who is at the limit for that type. Note that for Heroes, the zone-specific arcs from contacts in [[The Hollows]], [[Faultline]], [[Striga Isle]], and [[Croatoa]] are all minor arcs. | There are actually two types of Story Arc. Main arcs are signified by a yellow-covered book icon in the arc contact's window. Shorter, minor arcs are signified by a red-covered book. Each character may have a maximum of two active Main Arcs and three active minor Arcs at any given time. Contacts will not give missions that start a main or minor arc to a character who is at the limit for that type. Note that for Heroes, the zone-specific arcs from contacts in [[The Hollows]], [[Faultline]], [[Striga Isle]], and [[Croatoa]] are all minor arcs. | ||
*[[Hero Story Arcs]] | |||
*[[Villain Story Arcs]] | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 18:35, 1 November 2007
Overview
Story Arcs are special setups in the game that reveal a piece of the story content over a series of missions from a Contact. The number of missions can be small or large, but will all function as miniature stories themselves. Upon completion, a Souvenir is rewarded which allows you to read the storyline at a later time. This summary is saved in a user's clues menu. Completing a Story Arc will net the player a significant XP bonus and, for most arcs, the choice of one of many types of Enhancements.
There are actually two types of Story Arc. Main arcs are signified by a yellow-covered book icon in the arc contact's window. Shorter, minor arcs are signified by a red-covered book. Each character may have a maximum of two active Main Arcs and three active minor Arcs at any given time. Contacts will not give missions that start a main or minor arc to a character who is at the limit for that type. Note that for Heroes, the zone-specific arcs from contacts in The Hollows, Faultline, Striga Isle, and Croatoa are all minor arcs.
See Also
- Souvenirs
- CoH Contacts
- CoV Contacts