Topic: DC Universe Online out in November 2010!

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http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-2010-dc-universe/100700

New trailer's out. This game is looking AWESOME. I love the fact that you have to choose a power base, one single main power which will be "your schtick". Then you can probably form your own Justice Leagues with friends and go fight bad guys. I'm going speedster in the game (surprise surprise ) mostly because I think being way too fast in an MMO is a hilarious option. Probably going evil, though. In the mood for some Zoom-like shenanigans.

Anyone getting this?

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Can't be worse than Champions Online.

[Fxeni]

Well, I'm not much of an MMO player, but the game seems to have some potential. I hope they manage to balance the skills well, so that people are able to experiment without feeling like they wasted their points in a crappy ability and such. Chances are it won't be like that right out of the gate, but I hope they manage to do it eventually.

[Protoman Blues]

I'd really love to get this, and I might pussy out and break my NO MMO policy for this gem because I get to be a Green Lantern.  It'll really depend on the price as well as my job situation.  If I have disposable income, then perhaps.

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I'd really love to get this, and I might pussy out and break my NO MMO policy for this gem because I get to be a Green Lantern.  It'll really depend on the price as well as my job situation.  If I have disposable income, then perhaps.

GLs really aren't certain to be in as a class... at least YET.

And since you can be a hero or a villain, I'm hoping they introduce at least the option of being either a Green or Yellow Lantern.

I'd go Lantern if I knew that the sing-slinging worked well. So far, the attacks they've shown seem a bit limited. No giant green boxing gloves, at least. But I'm certain they'll work alot more stuff in. Meanwhile, I'll stay with my speedster-isms, and slowly build my Flash Corps.

...ONWARDS TO THE FASTEST NIGHT.

[Protoman Blues]

GLs really aren't certain to be in as a class... at least YET.

And since you can be a hero or a villain, I'm hoping they introduce at least the option of being either a Green or Yellow Lantern.

I'd go Lantern if I knew that the sing-slinging worked well. So far, the attacks they've shown seem a bit limited. No giant green boxing gloves, at least. But I'm certain they'll work alot more stuff in. Meanwhile, I'll stay with my speedster-isms, and slowly build my Flash Corps.

...ONWARDS TO THE FASTEST NIGHT.

Well if GL's or Lanterns of any kind aren't a class, then I'm probably definitely not getting it.  Don't get me wrong, Super Speed is my absolute favorite superpower, but I wanna be a Green Lantern!

LoL, and I believe it's called Flashpoint!   

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Well if GL's or Lanterns of any kind aren't a class, then I'm probably definitely not getting it.  Don't get me wrong, Super Speed is my absolute favorite superpower, but I wanna be a Green Lantern!

LoL, and I believe it's called Flashpoint!   

No, Flashpoint is the Zoom Corps War. Look at the preview page again.

[Turian]

I seriously can't wait for this game. My birthday is in November. I'll probably ask for it. If not, I'll just buy it! I gotta be a Ring-slinger!

[Protoman Blues]

No, Flashpoint is the Zoom Corps War. Look at the preview page again.

Heh, you're right.  Curse you Geoff, I'm all excited again.

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Heh, you're right.  Curse you Geoff, I'm all excited again.

I love and hate Geoff Johns so much. I hate it how he basically disregards all of the DC Universe's newer heroes in favor of their counterparts from the Silver Age. And how he killed Kal-L. ;________;

But in retrospect, I LOVE IT how he makes everything so awesome. He basically turns comic plots into anime, wish huge superpower wars between each other and final moves and transformations. =P Green Lantern: Rebirth was genius (although Flash: Rebirth's last issue just plain sucked compared to the rest) and I hope he continues to do stuff like this for a long time. Both him and Grant Morrison are into bringing back Golden/Silver age stuff and making it interesting again. So it's all good. Plus, Geoff made Guy a lantern again. Although I liked SOME of Warrior's hijinx (so how did it feel to get in touch with your feminine side, Guy? ) the comic just reeked of 90's "X-TREEEME" and I'm glad to see Hal back in the leading role, with Emerald Warriors and GLC as the comics of totally bro GLs kicking ass. And to be radically frank, all naysayers of Geoff replacing Wally with Barry should look at the fact that JOHNS PLAYED A BIG PART IN MAKING WALLY AWESOME. He wrote most of the 90's comic arcs, along with Waid, that got Wally to be a respected character we love. But Wally's grown too much. He got his wife, his kids, and his happy ending. Let's leave him to "end" as a main character who keeps suffering like all heroes do, and keep building on Barry, who could use a TON of quality character development.

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Of course, there was a superhero game before this (City of Heroes, and it's older). But if this instigates another Green Lantern fad, I might download a trial version before getting the actual game. 

[Protoman Blues]

I love and hate Geoff Johns so much. I hate it how he basically disregards all of the DC Universe's newer heroes in favor of their counterparts from the Silver Age. And how he killed Kal-L. ;________;

But in retrospect, I LOVE IT how he makes everything so awesome. He basically turns comic plots into anime, wish huge superpower wars between each other and final moves and transformations. =P Green Lantern: Rebirth was genius (although Flash: Rebirth's last issue just plain sucked compared to the rest) and I hope he continues to do stuff like this for a long time. Both him and Grant Morrison are into bringing back Golden/Silver age stuff and making it interesting again. So it's all good. Plus, Geoff made Guy a lantern again. Although I liked SOME of Warrior's hijinx (so how did it feel to get in touch with your feminine side, Guy? ) the comic just reeked of 90's "X-TREEEME" and I'm glad to see Hal back in the leading role, with Emerald Warriors and GLC as the comics of totally bro GLs kicking ass. And to be radically frank, all naysayers of Geoff replacing Wally with Barry should look at the fact that JOHNS PLAYED A BIG PART IN MAKING WALLY AWESOME. He wrote most of the 90's comic arcs, along with Waid, that got Wally to be a respected character we love. But Wally's grown too much. He got his wife, his kids, and his happy ending. Let's leave him to "end" as a main character who keeps suffering like all heroes do, and keep building on Barry, who could use a TON of quality character development.

He didn't just play a big part in making Wally awesome, but he made the Rogues so much more bad-ass than ever before.  I love what Wally tells Bruce after Capt. Boomerang kills Drake's father. "Your villains are crazy.  Mine are organized."  What I'm really happy with was that he didn't kill Kyle Rayner, my personal fav. GL.

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He didn't just play a big part in making Wally awesome, but he made the Rogues so much more bad-ass than ever before.  I love what Wally tells Bruce after Capt. Boomerang kills Drake's father. "Your villains are crazy.  Mine are organized."  What I'm really happy with was that he didn't kill Kyle Rayner, my personal fav. GL.

Yep. And fully fleshed out origins for the Rogues in their own issues. That was awesome. And while Kyle was deemed to a less stand-off role, he's as awesome as ever in GLC. The Ion thing suited him for awhile, but now he's back to being a good ol' Green Lantern, leaving the tougher tasks to Sodam Yat. Who I still don't know what state is in, but grinned maliciously when his planet got doomed after he was plucked from the sun by who looks like Krona.

My personal favorite GL has got to be Guy Gardner, though. He was absolute GOLD back in the JLI, and still is. Not only does he seem like the most powerful of Lanterns (along with Kyle), honor guard and pretty much boss, kicking the Guardians' door down every couple of days, but he truly seems like the best damn guy on the force, maintaining a cool relationship with Kyle and Kilowog, while still chilling out and being friendly all over. His [dark hold] days are over and he evolved quite alot. I just hope this new Max Lord thing doesn't last long, he was so happy with Ice... ;_;

[Protoman Blues]

Yep. And fully fleshed out origins for the Rogues in their own issues. That was awesome. And while Kyle was deemed to a less stand-off role, he's as awesome as ever in GLC. The Ion thing suited him for awhile, but now he's back to being a good ol' Green Lantern, leaving the tougher tasks to Sodam Yat. Who I still don't know what state is in, but grinned maliciously when his planet got doomed after he was plucked from the sun by who looks like Krona.

My personal favorite GL has got to be Guy Gardner, though. He was absolute GOLD back in the JLI, and still is. Not only does he seem like the most powerful of Lanterns (along with Kyle), honor guard and pretty much boss, kicking the Guardians' door down every couple of days, but he truly seems like the best damn guy on the force, maintaining a cool relationship with Kyle and Kilowog, while still chilling out and being friendly all over. His [dark hold] days are over and he evolved quite alot. I just hope this new Max Lord thing doesn't last long, he was so happy with Ice... ;_;

I love the fact that Kyle is dating Soranik.  Heh, I can only imagine how Sinestro is going to react to that once he finds out! 

And yeah, my first guess was Krona as well.  It just makes the most sense, but who knows.  Geoff is good at surprises!  As for Guy, seems like he's going to have his own trouble to worry about in his new comic.  I think Stewart is taking over his Honor Guard status.  BTW, I think Ganthet as a GL is BAD-FUCKIN'-ASS!

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I love the fact that Kyle is dating Soranik.  Heh, I can only imagine how Sinestro is going to react to that once he finds out! 

And yeah, my first guess was Krona as well.  It just makes the most sense, but who knows.  Geoff is good at surprises!  As for Guy, seems like he's going to have his own trouble to worry about in his new comic.  I think Stewart is taking over his Honor Guard status.  BTW, I think Ganthet as a GL is BAD-FUCKIN'-ASS!

Sinestro probably already knows. I don't think he cares much about who she dates, as long as she's safe, and taking care of Korugar. So far, she seems to be doing a good job. Although Sinestro got the Korugar job back in the Blackest Night. (hoping Mongul doesn't get out of that battery soon, since I'm tired of him coming back constantly in recent GL arcs) I really like Sora, and I seriously hope she doesn't get fridged like the others. Although I'm expecting Jade's return to create some unwanted tensions within the Rayner household. =P

Ganthet, taking over as a GL and actually having an active duty makes me wonder what's going to happen to the Blue Lantern Corps. (and to poor Sayd) Saint Walker is more than capable of leading the pack, but they had few members as it was. I'm kinda expecting all the Corps to be maintained, since the main members can actually form these "New Guardians" we've already seen on two different covers. It's a no-brainer who they are, but WHY would Hal and Sinestro join forces indefinetly? They're pretty much mortal enemies. Sinestro CAUSED all of Parallax's stuff to happen. That pretty much ruined all of Hal's life, plus caused Zero Hour. So far, Sinestro's trying to be redeemed without changing his personality, but even so, I can't believe they would join forces just like this. After all that's happened. And is Abin Sur's mission been led to a close? Has the last of his legacy been truly revealed?

[Protoman Blues]

Sinestro probably already knows. I don't think he cares much about who she dates, as long as she's safe, and taking care of Korugar. So far, she seems to be doing a good job. Although Sinestro got the Korugar job back in the Blackest Night. (hoping Mongul doesn't get out of that battery soon, since I'm tired of him coming back constantly in recent GL arcs) I really like Sora, and I seriously hope she doesn't get fridged like the others. Although I'm expecting Jade's return to create some unwanted tensions within the Rayner household. =P

Ganthet, taking over as a GL and actually having an active duty makes me wonder what's going to happen to the Blue Lantern Corps. (and to poor Sayd) Saint Walker is more than capable of leading the pack, but they had few members as it was. I'm kinda expecting all the Corps to be maintained, since the main members can actually form these "New Guardians" we've already seen on two different covers. It's a no-brainer who they are, but WHY would Hal and Sinestro join forces indefinetly? They're pretty much mortal enemies. Sinestro CAUSED all of Parallax's stuff to happen. That pretty much ruined all of Hal's life, plus caused Zero Hour. So far, Sinestro's trying to be redeemed without changing his personality, but even so, I can't believe they would join forces just like this. After all that's happened. And is Abin Sur's mission been led to a close? Has the last of his legacy been truly revealed?

I doubt Sinestro knows fully.  If there's one GL he hates close to Hal level, I think it would be Kyle.  That's just me though.  Also, I don't think Sora's getting fridged anytime soon, cause she's too good of a character.  I love the whole Medic Lantern aspect to her.  Also I don't think Jade is going to cause any Kyle Sora friction.  That issue seemed to already be resolved in another comic.

Well we've already seen what has become of poor Sayd.  Also, in regards to Sinestro, I don't think this is his redemption at all.  Like you said, his personality is still the same, and I think so are his beliefs.  He truly believes fear to be a more effective way to bring order to the universe, cause he proved that it worked in his sector.  In regards to Abin Sur, I don't think we're done with his story yet due to the Indigo Tribe.  They are still a mystery in all of this, and Abin Sur is tied to them somehow.

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inb4 marvel version

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I doubt Sinestro knows fully.  If there's one GL he hates close to Hal level, I think it would be Kyle.  That's just me though.  Also, I don't think Sora's getting fridged anytime soon, cause she's too good of a character.  I love the whole Medic Lantern aspect to her.  Also I don't think Jade is going to cause any Kyle Sora friction.  That issue seemed to already be resolved in another comic.

Well we've already seen what has become of poor Sayd.  Also, in regards to Sinestro, I don't think this is his redemption at all.  Like you said, his personality is still the same, and I think so are his beliefs.  He truly believes fear to be a more effective way to bring order to the universe, cause he proved that it worked in his sector.  In regards to Abin Sur, I don't think we're done with his story yet due to the Indigo Tribe.  They are still a mystery in all of this, and Abin Sur is tied to them somehow.

I think Sinestro just doesn't care. But time will tell. He doesn't seem to HATE Kyle as much, but yeah, has quite alot of friction there. And generally enjoys being cruel to everyone and tearing up Ferris Air property. =P And we've already seen SOME amount of friction in Brightest Day so far. We'll just have to bide our time to see if it follows.

And Sayd? Look at Ganthet in GLC. Dude looks like Midget Hercules. Fulla manliness, making his own ring manually. Being AWESOME generally. You think he's gonna let anything bad happen to his woman? =P And although Sinestro has his beliefs, you see how Secret Origin and the whole Blackest Night arc have been trying to humanize him? I'm not saying his acts are justified or that his attitude will change, BY FAR, but heck, I'm all for his ideals regarding not letting the stuck-up Guardians decree how the universe should be ran. Arin Sur as a lover served to make people see him as someone with feelings, with a justified hatred of injustice. And being the first White Lantern, fulfilling his mission, not for himself, but for Abin Sur, made me respect him alot. I'm guessing people are gonna start looking at him differently, no matter how much of an ass he still might be. =P

And yeah, you're right about the Indigo Tribe and Abin Sur. I kinda forgot about that for a moment. Geoff said in today's interview that we can expect to see them and William Hand as a new recruit later this year. So far, they seem friendly. So maybe they'll help after the Predator mess is taken care of. Let's get ready for the 90's-influenced beast that's gonna be the Star Sapphire's very own villainous entity, in his comic with a cover full of bondage. =P

inb4 marvel version

Marvel HAS announced its version. And then cancelled it. And then replaced it with that chibi-looking mini superheroes MMO thing. Sucks to be awaiting that right now.

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I think Sinestro just doesn't care. But time will tell. He doesn't seem to HATE Kyle as much, but yeah, has quite alot of friction there. And generally enjoys being cruel to everyone and tearing up Ferris Air property. =P And we've already seen SOME amount of friction in Brightest Day so far. We'll just have to bide our time to see if it follows.

And Sayd? Look at Ganthet in GLC. Dude looks like Midget Hercules. Fulla manliness, making his own ring manually. Being AWESOME generally. You think he's gonna let anything bad happen to his woman? =P And although Sinestro has his beliefs, you see how Secret Origin and the whole Blackest Night arc have been trying to humanize him? I'm not saying his acts are justified or that his attitude will change, BY FAR, but heck, I'm all for his ideals regarding not letting the stuck-up Guardians decree how the universe should be ran. Arin Sur as a lover served to make people see him as someone with feelings, with a justified hatred of injustice. And being the first White Lantern, fulfilling his mission, not for himself, but for Abin Sur, made me respect him alot. I'm guessing people are gonna start looking at him differently, no matter how much of an ass he still might be. =P

And yeah, you're right about the Indigo Tribe and Abin Sur. I kinda forgot about that for a moment. Geoff said in today's interview that we can expect to see them and William Hand as a new recruit later this year. So far, they seem friendly. So maybe they'll help after the Predator mess is taken care of. Let's get ready for the 90's-influenced beast that's gonna be the Star Sapphire's very own villainous entity, in his comic with a cover full of bondage. =P

Haha, I think Ganthet is going to honor Sayd's request......for now! 

I think they've been trying to humanize Sinestro since the 80's and Emerald Dawn.  But yeah, he's still clearly an ass.  Hell, he always has been.  He's always had my respect as a villain.

As I was discussing with Quickie at the end of Blackest Night, I'm not convinced the Indigo Tribe are all that good.  Like what was stated earlier, the further the light is away from the green, the more the power has control over the wielder.  From what it looks like to me, Indigo-1 is not entirely good, and is similar to Larfleeze.  Whereas Larfleeze kills and steals their identity for his Corps, Indigo-1 could possibly take people's free will away, forcing them to join her tribe.  It looked like some of the members of the Indigo Tribe have a mental communication with one another, and were trapped and asking for help. 

[Sapphire Knight]

Whether or not I get this depends on how the paying for it works. If it's like WoW, where you buy it, then pay by the month, then no. If it's like Guild Wars, where you only pay to buy it, and maybe spring for the expansion packs, then yes, I will happily get it.

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Haha, I think Ganthet is going to honor Sayd's request......for now! 

I think they've been trying to humanize Sinestro since the 80's and Emerald Dawn.  But yeah, he's still clearly an ass.  Hell, he always has been.  He's always had my respect as a villain.

As I was discussing with Quickie at the end of Blackest Night, I'm not convinced the Indigo Tribe are all that good.  Like what was stated earlier, the further the light is away from the green, the more the power has control over the wielder.  From what it looks like to me, Indigo-1 is not entirely good, and is similar to Larfleeze.  Whereas Larfleeze kills and steals their identity for his Corps, Indigo-1 could possibly take people's free will away, forcing them to join her tribe.  It looked like some of the members of the Indigo Tribe have a mental communication with one another, and were trapped and asking for help. 

Not to say Sayd can't handle herself, but Larfleeze will have his own problems to face on Earth soon enough. If he starts rampaging, he'll have not just GL, but Superman, Flash and the others to deal with.
Sinestro is one of the few respectable villains DC has. Like Hal says, he IS a big glowing fascist, but that doesn't stop him from having reasons to do it. =P

And I'm still not sure. The Atom didn't seem mind-controlled, although he could suddenly speak their language. And the Indigos played an essencial part in the Blackest Night, essencially saving the world by gathering everyone.

Larfleeze also seems to be in big trouble due to the upcoming Lex Luthor-centered series. Where he steals Lois for himself and goes on a quest to get the orange ring back.

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You guys think you might want to take that discussion to a separate thread?

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You guys think you might want to take that discussion to a separate thread?

Sorry, I guess the comic thread deserves this a bit more.


Anyway, confirmed cities are Gotham and Metropolis. I'm guessing Gotham will always have nighttime, and Metropolis, daytime. And a ton of people will probably be brooding silent Batmen standing in Gotham's gargoyles as huge groups, going "NO, I AM THE DARK VIGILANTE OF GOTHAM!"

So I'm going Metropolis. =P Can't wait to go villain and topple the Daily Planet globe.

[Turian]

As cool as all of this sounds, it's 14.99 a month. I don't wanna pay that, so I'm not gonna.

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Yeah. As much as I want this game, my main appeal was the lack of payment. I guess with this, I'll just veer towards The Old Republic as the only MMO I'll play. Seeing as I don't really trust Sony Online Entertainment, and was in this more for the DCU stuff.

...that, and my speedster dream class appears to be slow as hell in-game.