A short tutorial: by DonSaint
Click on register in left part of screen to create an account. After creating an account you can click on login to add arcs and reviews for arcs to the site.
Above the list of arcs, there's a button: user page, where you can add your arc, edit all information about your arcs (like author comment, arc ID etc) or remove them from the site.
In the list of arcs, you can read the comment from the author and people who have played it, by clicking somewhere in the line of the arc. At the bottom of the comments you can click to add your own comment.
Below the list of arcs, you can choose to sort the list on various fields. One interesting sorting option is 'last comment' + 'ascending' which puts all arcs without comments (other than from the author) on top, followed by those with the oldest comments.
Note: the field 'extreme' refers to an arc which has a difficulty high above the ordinary, suitable for players who are looking for an extreme challenge.
FAQ
- How do I create an account?
- Simple really just click the register button in the side menu. Fill in the form and await your registration email. You can then activate your account and log in.
- How do I add an arc?
- Firstly you need to be logged in. You should see an entry at the top of the page saying "User Page" this is where you can see anything that you have added to the system yourself. On that page there is a link to add a mission.
- How do I find an arc?
- Go to the Mission Architect mission list firstly. Then at the bottom of the page is a link to the search page. All search terms used will be included.
- How do I sort the list?
- Go to the Mission Architect mission list. Then at the bottom of the page is a is the sort options. The default search is to put the most recently added arcs to the top of the list. This is so all arcs get a fair shake at being at the top.
- How do I view a mission?
- From the main mission list page you simply click the arc you want to see and it will open into a new page with full details for that arc.
- How do I comment or review an arc?
- First you need to find the arc that you want to review. Either by using the above method to search and sort, or by browsing to it. When you have the arc on screen in the large list you need to click the arc to open the main view page. From here, if you are allowed to, you can click the link at the bottom that allows you to add your own comments or review to an arc.
- Can I make a suggestion?
- Hell yeah. Any suggestions or comments are always welcome. Of course keep it clean as no one like abuse. To contact us just use the contact us form found by clicking the "Contact Us" button in the menu to the left.
- What does ... mean?
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- Soloable
- This refers to an arc that can be played with a single character.
- eXtreme
- Arc is considered to be very tough. It should give a hard challenge to most players, with multiple high level enemies. It may even be impossible to complete without a good team. These are also refered to as skill test arcs.
- Canon aligned
- The arc follows the canon set down for the City of Heroes. Any inclusion of signature characters should be within the bounds already set for the character. Any enemy group will maintain the established behaviour for them. e.g. The Freakshow won't become pacifists that enjoy flower arrangements and getting back to nature.
- Farm Story
- The arc/mission is designed to reap maximum rewards for minimum effort. Often with little to no story, background or character development.
- Origin Story
- The arc is designed to tell the origins of a character or a super/villain group. Story may contain information or in jokes that only the creator and close friend may understand.
- Roleplay
- The arc is more concerned with story and character development than taking out everything that moves, unless that is part of the development of course.
- Humour
- What level of humour to expect in the arc.