I saw Plinky's point...lots of players were bored of running the missions after years for doing it and wanted to concentrate on the end games...nothing wrong with that. The game needed new content at all levels to make it interesting.
I have stated numerous times in the CoH Forums before shutdown and here in Titans...the game needs to be balanced, challenging and entertaining at ALL levels to keep people coming to the game.
PL'ing and Farming does not in any way help noobs learn and enjoy the game.
This thread is about helping new players...
I was on everyday for 4 years...I was the only hero constantly helping noobs learn the game content and get their badges and help them enjoy all aspects of the game...others say they did...but actions speak louder than words...I never met a hero who would help you start to finish...so I became that hero!!!
My sg ALL-OUT-WAR was based on this concept, it is the ONLY sg that allowed players to invite others, use all inspiration bins (which were filled daily), use all enhancement tables (which were refilled daily). Members helped each other with character builds, mission play, pvp play, badge hunting and more. We had so many players and interests we ended up with 11 specialized divisions.
While everyone pats themselves on the back and say they will help...I will do what I have always done...
(when the game comes back in whatever form):
I CHALLENGE EVERYONE to spend at least a day a week with a noob group and teach them how to enjoy the game content.
Sewer Runs, PL'ing and AE does not help...and I know people don't remember this...during AE Beta...I was the one who coined the phrase "AE Baby"...I was also the first to post it in the CoH Forums...from day one I predicted the AE Phenomenon and the problems of noobs never knowing there was anything outside Atlas Park.
Also giving noobs influence and enhancements and inspirations is not helping them learn the game.
What Time Is It? It's Time For ALL-OUT-WAR! RAWR!