I have been reading a few reports on this. The one that has me slightly concerned is the part about interacting with 'key' DC hereos - I think the
example they gave is Superman or Batman being an ally and coming to you for help...
That can only go badly.
"I'm Batman."
"Yes, yes you are, the cape, mask, and general aura of fucked-up human being gave it away."
"I need you to do something for me."
"I am not dressing up in brightly coloured tights and shorts so you can teach me to wrestle."
"No.. At least not now... I have a job for you.
"Great. I get to wear tights and park your car. Valet parking isn't good enough for you Dark Knight. You want Ballet parking. And me without my
tutu."
"Maybe I should go ask someone else."
"Sure there's a home for emotionally vulnerable wayward boys down the street. Fill your tights."
Not that Superman would be any better.
"Fellow hero, I need you to stop a bank heist for me."
"Um... sure.. Okay."
"Too late friend, while you dithered I used my super speed to stop it. Fear not though, aliens are invading Metropolis and I want you to stop them.
"Will do."
"You certainly would, if you were fast enough. I just sent them on their way in the time it took you to blink. Fortunately Evil never rests and we must
stop Solomon Grundy from"
"Stop it. Just stop it!"
"What do you mean friend?"
"By the time you finish the mission briefing, you've already done it yourself you overpowered, yellow-sun fuelled, space git!"
"That's no reason to get upset. Look, stop crying friend... Kicking me in my super crotch will accomplish nothing except breaking your foot..."
Of course there are some bonuses.
"I need you to travel to Paradise Island and save the Amazonian Women's Synchronized Swimming Team."
"Can do Wonder Woman, but only if you do five jumping jacks first."
Or..
"Aquaman! Someone said you required my assistance."
"You're actually talking to me! Another hero wants my company! Oh thank you! I've been so lonely! You really want to fight crime with me?
That's great! This is the happiest day of my life!"
I think I'll stick to COH.
Shayne
example they gave is Superman or Batman being an ally and coming to you for help...
That can only go badly.
"I'm Batman."
"Yes, yes you are, the cape, mask, and general aura of fucked-up human being gave it away."
"I need you to do something for me."
"I am not dressing up in brightly coloured tights and shorts so you can teach me to wrestle."
"No.. At least not now... I have a job for you.
"Great. I get to wear tights and park your car. Valet parking isn't good enough for you Dark Knight. You want Ballet parking. And me without my
tutu."
"Maybe I should go ask someone else."
"Sure there's a home for emotionally vulnerable wayward boys down the street. Fill your tights."
Not that Superman would be any better.
"Fellow hero, I need you to stop a bank heist for me."
"Um... sure.. Okay."
"Too late friend, while you dithered I used my super speed to stop it. Fear not though, aliens are invading Metropolis and I want you to stop them.
"Will do."
"You certainly would, if you were fast enough. I just sent them on their way in the time it took you to blink. Fortunately Evil never rests and we must
stop Solomon Grundy from"
"Stop it. Just stop it!"
"What do you mean friend?"
"By the time you finish the mission briefing, you've already done it yourself you overpowered, yellow-sun fuelled, space git!"
"That's no reason to get upset. Look, stop crying friend... Kicking me in my super crotch will accomplish nothing except breaking your foot..."
Of course there are some bonuses.
"I need you to travel to Paradise Island and save the Amazonian Women's Synchronized Swimming Team."
"Can do Wonder Woman, but only if you do five jumping jacks first."
Or..
"Aquaman! Someone said you required my assistance."
"You're actually talking to me! Another hero wants my company! Oh thank you! I've been so lonely! You really want to fight crime with me?
That's great! This is the happiest day of my life!"
I think I'll stick to COH.
Shayne