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Title: City of Heroes 13th Anniversary - Friday April 28th, 2017 - 3pm to 11pm Eastern
Post by: Tahquitz on February 14, 2017, 12:34:16 AM
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Media!
Photos
13th Anniversary Photos (https://flic.kr/s/aHskW8UfHU) are available here, courtesy of Nyghtshade!

Audio
Paragon Radio's (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rytchb42/2017/04/29/paragon-radio) penultimate episode was recorded during the Anniversary Celebration.  You can listen to it anytime on Blog Talk Radio!

Video
Highlights Video! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUuNQA75jmU)  A brief look at the Anniversary and credits for the event.
Massively Overpowered (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9nq0TMz-bU) also recorded the last two hours of the Anniversary with commentary for your listening pleasure.

Results!

ATTENDANCE: Overall a 13 percent increase in total attendance, with 213 total attendees. 

Our most attended hour remains 7pm Pacific (10pm Eastern) but at 97 people we didn't top last year.  (It was 102 in Paragon Chat channel at that point, but 97 were in Atlas Park under /whoall.)

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COSTUME CONTESTS: Three places were picked in each.  1st Place moved to the finals.
HM = Honorable Mention (Didn't place due to rules in effect, but special thanks.)

Tailor-Only
DB-Edited
Biography
Homage
1st Place: Darksyte
2nd Place: Phur
HM: Beefeater
1st Place: Aztec
2nd Place: Ligea
3rd Place: Invisible
1st Place: majordeej as Chrononaut
2nd Place: bitters as Goddess Grace
3rd Place: Power Gamer as O-The Humanatee
HM: Crater Labs as Colonist
1st Place: Plissken
2nd Place: Great Dick Tracy
3rd Place: Madness
HM: Delilah The Hunter and Stygian Ruin
Rogues/Vigilantes
Villains
Heroes
FINALE
1st Place: Aguila de Mexico
2nd Place: Phur
3rd Place: Dark Spawn
HM: Mortalita
1st Place:  Anshee
2nd Place: Zedus
3rd Place: Nether Ghost
1st Place: Sister Silicon
2nd Place: Supercharger
3rd Place: Cosmic Guardian 3rd
HM: "Test"
BEST IN SHOW: Anshee
2nd Place: Aztec
3rd Place: Aguila de Mexico
HM: Plissken


PLAYER GAMES: Results are independent.

A Game of Drones II
TEAM CRASHPOSITRON
A Game of Drones II
TEAM MAGDALENA
Trivia Contest
2 Rounds, Final Question
Badge Race
Individual Contest
1st Place: Mystic Angelica
2nd Place: Jordan Yen
3rd Place: Human Flea
1st Place: Ian Thwyne
2nd Place: Colonist
Winner: @Concrete Pulse
Runner Up: @Amanda Panda
1st Place: Honey Badger - 70
2nd Place: Archera - 56
3rd Place: Topaz Flare - 22


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Title: Re: City of Heroes 13th Anniversary - Friday April 28th, 2017 - Save The Date
Post by: Tahquitz on February 14, 2017, 01:04:36 AM
Past Updates leading to the event:

April 27th: The final sketch of "Stan and Lou" by MadVyking is available, called "Meet Mender Silos (https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwInqPqmcqOqUmxyNlZqRGtxaDg)".  Thanks again to MadVyking for the entertainment before the show!

Also, Paragon Radio announced their next episode (https://www.cohtitan.com/forum/index.php?topic=11098.msg219325#msg219325), which will be during the 13th Anniversary from 9-11pm Eastern (6-8pm Pacific, 2-4am GMT.)  If you missed the Anniversary, or you want to revisit the event, the podcast is accessible from the above post at any time. (The full two hours will be rebroadcast on Dawn Radio on Sunday night (http://"http://vtxemu.com/dawnradio").)

April 26th: Massively Overpowered, the MMO News Site, will be present streaming the last two hours of the 13th Anniversary!  Check out their article (http://massivelyop.com/2017/04/26/join-mop-in-paragon-chat-for-fridays-city-of-heroes-anniversary-bash/), and a blog on reporter Justin Olivetti's first experience (https://biobreak.wordpress.com/2017/04/25/back-to-city-of-heroes-with-paragon-chat/) with Paragon Chat.

You can watch the recorded video on their Twitch channel (https://www.twitch.tv/videos/138765972).

Also, read long-time CoH reporter Eliot Lefebvre's Perfect Ten article on his ranking of the Archetypes of the game (http://massivelyop.com/2017/04/26/perfect-ten-the-city-of-heroes-basic-archetypes-ranked/) just in time for the event.

April 25th: Paragon Radio's own MadVyking has released three more "Stan and Lou" sketches with the duo entering a Portal Corp. wormhole to each of the three games of Cryptic, Champions Online, Star Trek Online and Neverwinter.  Check them out!

If you haven't heard his first "Stan and Lou" ad, listen here first (https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwInqPqmcqOqQUFVVnlQMU9qbzA)!
Champions Online: Meet Defender (https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwInqPqmcqOqQWVoYUN3b0VmZms)
Star Trek Online: Meet Starfleet (https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwInqPqmcqOqdG1ueHllYU50Rzg)
Neverwinter: Meet Sgt. Knox (https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwInqPqmcqOqTG4xSENWSXIyTWM)

April 23rd: Official Schedule Released!
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In addition, the following shows will take place:

Paragon Radio:
9pm Eastern to 11pm with Pogoman and MadVyking
More info on Paragon Radio shows can be found here (https://www.cohtitan.com/forum/index.php?topic=11098.50;topicseen).

Dawn Radio:
On Champions Online --
3pm - 6pm Black Magic
6pm - 8pm Thunderstruck
8pm - 11pm Ghost Captain

On Neverwinter --
6pm - 8pm Thunderstruck

On Star Trek Online --
8pm - 11pm Ghost Captain

Learn more about Dawn Radio here (http://vtxemu.com/dawnradio/), including a DJ Schedule and upcoming programs.

April 22nd: Costume Contest Themes -- This gives everyone one week to prepare for the Costume Contests.  Many of the themes are able to use costumes from past Costume Contest Thursday competitions if you want to use those as a basis.
As last year, we will hold a final costume contest for those who place in the prior contests.  For the final contest, you must be present to win.

Good luck!

April 14th: Changes in the Cape Radio Lineup -- DJ Arcade is not able to appear, but we'll have the following DJ stepping in --
The header graphic above will be updated pending one last update needed.  Stay tuned.

April 7th: Although Paragon Radio (formerly SaveCOH Radio) committed to the event last year merely hours after the 12th Anniversary, Paragon Radio confirmed today that will be at the 13th Anniversary at the steps of Paragon City Hall from 9pm until 11pm.  Live coverage in Atlas Park!  Two hours!  Call in and say Hi to Pogoman on the air! 

April 3rd: We now have The Cape's official support!  DJs that night scheduled to appear:
So, we're looking at a very broad and fun setlist that night!  All we need now is you! :D
Audio Advertisement for the 13th Anniversary - TheCape Radio (https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwInqPqmcqOqMEQ5eDlRTG5nWHFBSkQ5YnVCT3VpX19CNEdj)

April 2nd:  Our partnership with Paragon Dawn continues, as Paragon Dawn will host a show on April 28th.  But not only in their home world of Champions Online, but also in Star Trek Online and Neverwinter for COH Veterans as well.  They also do this for those who cannot run Paragon Chat (regardless of why).  Paragon Dawn is here for the City of Heroes veterans! :)  Check them out! (http://www.paragondawn.com)
Audio Advertisement for the 13th Anniversary - Dawn Radio (https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwInqPqmcqOqQUFVVnlQMU9qbzA)
Title: Re: City of Heroes 13th Anniversary - Friday April 28th, 2017 - Save The Date
Post by: crashpositron on March 21, 2017, 10:30:52 PM
Improved version of 'A Game of Drones' to be offered at the April 28th Event:
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Title: Re: City of Heroes 13th Anniversary - Friday April 28th, 2017 - Save The Date
Post by: Surelle on March 23, 2017, 11:09:18 PM
Sounds awesome!  I hope people are still around after 9:30pm, because I work Fridays until then.  *crosses fingers, marks it on calendar*
Title: Re: City of Heroes 13th Anniversary - Friday April 28th, 2017 - Save The Date
Post by: Tahquitz on March 24, 2017, 04:47:00 AM
Depends on the time zone you're referring to.  I've got no plans the day after, so I'm up for staying later, can't speak for the rest of HERC or the audience. :)
Title: Re: City of Heroes 13th Anniversary - Friday April 28th, 2017 - Save The Date
Post by: madvyking on April 02, 2017, 02:53:56 PM
Paragon Dawn ready to help here on Champions.
Title: Re: City of Heroes 13th Anniversary - Friday April 28th, 2017 - Save The Date
Post by: Tahquitz on April 04, 2017, 04:17:30 AM
Good to have you aboard, MadVyking!  Updated the post above for Champions Online, Star Trek Online and Neverwinter information!
Title: Re: City of Heroes 13th Anniversary - Friday April 28th, 2017 - 3pm to 11pm Eastern
Post by: pogoman on April 11, 2017, 06:40:18 PM
I will do my best to be around earlier than my show to enjoy most of the festivities! :)
Title: Re: City of Heroes 13th Anniversary - Friday April 28th, 2017 - 3pm to 11pm Eastern
Post by: TimothyAugello on April 16, 2017, 10:17:46 PM
I'll be there  ;)
Title: Re: City of Heroes 13th Anniversary - Friday April 28th, 2017 - 3pm to 11pm Eastern
Post by: Tahquitz on April 23, 2017, 04:12:05 PM
The Schedule has been posted above.  Feel free to share on social media and spread as needed. :)
Title: Re: City of Heroes 13th Anniversary - Friday April 28th, 2017 - 3pm to 11pm Eastern
Post by: Dev7on on April 23, 2017, 11:56:43 PM
I'll be there with my new character.
Title: Re: City of Heroes 13th Anniversary - Friday April 28th, 2017 - 3pm to 11pm Eastern
Post by: nicoliy on April 24, 2017, 04:58:59 PM
Hoping to be there, but with a newborn my times are limited. If I don't make it, I hope you all have crazy amounts of fun.
Title: Re: City of Heroes 13th Anniversary - Friday April 28th, 2017 - 3pm to 11pm Eastern
Post by: Nyghtshade on April 26, 2017, 05:44:11 PM
The clock is counting down.  Don't forget the  "13th Anniversary Celebration" this Friday!!   :D
Title: Re: City of Heroes 13th Anniversary - Friday April 28th, 2017 - 3pm to 11pm Eastern
Post by: Tahquitz on April 28, 2017, 03:11:29 AM
Rearranged the first two posts.  The top will get screenshots and updates while the event is in progress.

See you all tomorrow afternoon!
Title: Re: City of Heroes 13th Anniversary - Friday April 28th, 2017 - 3pm to 11pm Eastern
Post by: Linuial on April 28, 2017, 03:19:06 AM
Switchboard Operations checking in.  RL temporarily put on hold...and you should see how funny everyone looks just frozen in mid-action.  ;-)  Will be present at the party site starting 2pm Eastern, until "official" end at 11pm Eastern. 

"Switchboard" is communications hub.  I'll be keeping an eye on all activities, making sure everything is going well.  If you need something, ask me.  If someone seems to be DCing, let me know.  If there's a problem, I'll help sort it out.  If you have asked someone for something, and aren't getting the reply you need, let me know, and I'll track it until it's resolved. 

IE, anything nobody else has time for.  My job is to free you from having to handle the unexpected, so you can do your own job without worry.  (crossing fingers) 

If all else fails, just ask me, and if it isn't my job, I'll find out whose job it is, and get them on it. 

The Buck Stops Here at Switchboard Station
Title: Re: City of Heroes 13th Anniversary - Friday April 28th, 2017 - 3pm to 11pm Eastern
Post by: Valtyr on April 28, 2017, 04:04:42 AM
I won't be able to attend live for the bulk of the entertainment/vigil, but I'll likely be parking a character near the capitol building.
Title: Re: City of Heroes 13th Anniversary - Friday April 28th, 2017 - 3pm to 11pm Eastern
Post by: pogoman on April 28, 2017, 11:37:51 PM
correction, to the broadcast tonight! Since we published the show as two hours. Listeners can hear the full two hours of Paragon radio LIVE tonight! Usually when we schedule a 90 minute show, the "after party can only be heard at a later date. So, since we are airing live bonus time, the listeners get live bonus time too!! :)
Title: Re: City of Heroes 13th Anniversary - Friday April 28th, 2017 - 3pm to 11pm Eastern
Post by: madvyking on April 29, 2017, 04:35:59 AM
Congrats to all who all who made this possible. I and my group Paragon Dawn  had a great time on the cryptic games.

And as i said , if you guys come to champions, Loook me up. you got a friend there
Title: Re: City of Heroes 13th Anniversary - Friday April 28th, 2017 - 3pm to 11pm Eastern
Post by: Winter Fable on April 30, 2017, 03:34:53 AM
Can someone post some screens from the 13th Anniversary Celebration.My system crashed today (had to reinstall windows) and I lost all of my screenshots.I am so glad badges are saved to accounts :)
Title: Re: City of Heroes 13th Anniversary - Friday April 28th, 2017 - 3pm to 11pm Eastern
Post by: Nyghtshade on April 30, 2017, 04:21:31 AM
I'll start posting screenshots in a day or two.   :)
Title: Re: City of Heroes 13th Anniversary - Friday April 28th, 2017 - 3pm to 11pm Eastern
Post by: Tahquitz on April 30, 2017, 04:41:23 AM
Quote from: Winter Fable on April 30, 2017, 03:34:53 AM
Can someone post some screens from the 13th Anniversary Celebration.My system crashed today (had to reinstall windows) and I lost all of my screenshots.I am so glad badges are saved to accounts :)

...your badges are saved on your Database.  The XMPP server carries nothing, it just handles chat traffic. 

If you didn't backup your Paragon Chat installation, you'll have to collect those badges again, let alone remake your characters.

:( I'm so sorry.
Title: Re: City of Heroes 13th Anniversary - Friday April 28th, 2017 - 3pm to 11pm Eastern
Post by: Nyghtshade on May 01, 2017, 05:11:53 PM
A little video of the 13th Anniversary Event, courtesy of H.E.R.C. !  :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUuNQA75jmU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUuNQA75jmU)
Title: Re: City of Heroes 13th Anniversary - Friday April 28th, 2017 - 3pm to 11pm Eastern
Post by: Nyghtshade on May 01, 2017, 10:13:14 PM
And here's my flickr album, with over 90 screenshots from the Anniversary Event.  It should be set to "Public", but if anyone has any trouble seeing it, let me know.   :)

https://flic.kr/s/aHskW8UfHU (https://flic.kr/s/aHskW8UfHU)

Title: Re: City of Heroes 13th Anniversary - Friday April 28th, 2017 - 3pm to 11pm Eastern
Post by: Tahquitz on May 02, 2017, 01:24:00 AM
Updated above! :D
Title: Re: City of Heroes 13th Anniversary - Friday April 28th, 2017 - 3pm to 11pm Eastern
Post by: doc7924 on May 06, 2017, 09:25:49 PM
Amazing that a dead MMO can still have an active, online community at least to chat and get together.

Just fantastic work from the people that did Icon and Paragon Chat.

Title: Re: City of Heroes 13th Anniversary - Friday April 28th, 2017 - 3pm to 11pm Eastern
Post by: Lycantropus on May 07, 2017, 10:07:05 AM
Quote from: doc7924 on May 06, 2017, 09:25:49 PM
Amazing that a dead MMO can still have an active, online community at least to chat and get together.

Just fantastic work from the people that did Icon and Paragon Chat.
True story. :)

I'm glad I made it into a few of the shots, and wish I could have spent more time actively in the festivities. Between work being short-handed and family stuff that needs my attention I wasn't able to enjoy every aspect of it, but from what I did get to attend it was one heck of a party!!

I truly appreciate everyone that still cares about our City. We still seem pretty lively! There is so much about Paragon and the Isles that keeps those who still come around interested, that I'd be hard pressed to call it 'dead'. The fact that we can somehow come back to it and celebrate it says much. While I barely understand but appreciate how much work goes into all this, I can say I look forward to whatever progress they continue to forge in the future to keep our City vital and meaningful to its citizens for years to come!

Lyc~