1. If at all possible, get a Freeform Character. ATs are pretty limited. The flexibility of Freeform is one of the main sources of entertainment in the game to me.
2. Teaming is needlessly complicated. On the one hand, everyone can get mish reward because the missions can be shared. On the other hand, I STILL don't know how to do someone else's missions without giving them the star.
3. Yes, tongue is firmly planted in cheek in a lot of the game. Personally, my own sense of humor is such I do get a chuckle out of it.
4. The graphics are deceptive. The engine can actually do a fair number of things COH couldn't. On the other hand, their animations ... walking and turning your character body is awkward at best. A NPC escort character actually walks faster than I do without using my travel power. Casual movements are clunky and awkward.
5. You have hands ... hands that can open and close. Eyes that can blink. You can even choose your own eye color.
6. I have been invited to PVP several times ... I ignore it. No one has said anything to me or if they have I haven't noticed.
7. The story-- and zones-- get better.
A. There's an underwater zone!
B. Monster Island has dinosaurs! A few LARGE dinosaurs and lots of raptors.
C. Vibora Bay Crisis has a compelling story and the Champions Team does not treat me like an errand boy. (Defender even calls me "old friend" several times.
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D. There are robot cowboys and dance hall girls!
8. Some of the travel powers are a lot of fun. Swinging on my ape character truly looks awesome. Teleportation in this game is great for traveling in a mission.
9. There are some nice people there. Even people who never played COH.
10. The tutorial is actually the worst part of the game IMO. Once you get past that, it's more fun. And I THINK that even FTP people only have to do it once.