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=== Reward Timers ===
=== Reward Timers ===
Each reward can be chosen once every seven days (minus {{red|a couple of hours (exact???)}} to make it easier to obtain the reward at the same time every week), regardless of which episode is being played – all episodes use the same reward timer per reward choice, meaning four reward timers.
Each separate reward can be chosen once every 162 hours (6 days, 18 hours[http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showpost.php?p=4117242&postcount=10]), regardless of which episode is being played – all episodes use the same reward timer per reward choice, meaning four reward timers. (It's not exactly seven days to make it easier to obtain the same reward at the same time every week.)


However, each episode also grants ''one'' reward choice for free the first time it is ever played, which is outside the reward timer. Please note that the freebie choice is ''once ever'', not ''once per reward type''.
However, each episode also grants '''one''' reward choice for free the first time it is ever played, which is outside the reward timer. Please note that the freebie choice is '''once ever''', not ''once per reward type''.


After a character selects their free ''and'' weekly reward, that option cannot be selected again until the weekly timer resets.
After a character selects their free ''and'' weekly reward, that option cannot be selected again until the weekly timer resets.


'''EXAMPLE:''' As of February 7, 2012, there are five episodes of [[Who Will Die]] available. A morality-confirmed hero could run all five of those episodes in a row and select the Alignment Merit reward for free on each arc; the character can then run any ''one'' of the five for a sixth Alignment Merit for their weekly reward choice.
'''EXAMPLE:''' Let's say there are five episodes of Signature Story Arc "XYZ" available. A morality-confirmed hero could run all five of those episodes in a row and select the Alignment Merit reward for free on each arc; the character can then run any ''one'' of the five for a sixth Alignment Merit, which would be their weekly reward choice.


'''NOTE:''' There is no location or status window that keeps track of the reward timer; if a character runs a Signature Story Arc within the reward timer, they cannot choose any reward that has been obtained in the last seven days. However, leaving the reward choice window open without making a decision ''until the reward timer expires'' allows a character to choose their preferred reward, which will begin the weekly timer for that reward again.
'''NOTE:''' There is no location or status window that keeps track of the reward timer; if a character runs a Signature Story Arc within the reward timer, they cannot choose any reward that has been obtained in the last 162 hours. However, leaving the reward choice window open without making a decision ''until the reward timer expires'' allows a character to choose their preferred reward, which will restart the weekly timer for that reward.


==External Links==
==External Links==
*[http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/freedom/signature_story_arcs.php Official Page] on [http://www.cityofheroes.com cityofheroes.com]
*[http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/freedom/signature_story_arcs.php Official Page] on [http://www.cityofheroes.com cityofheroes.com]
[[Category:Paragon Market]]
[[Category:Paragon Market]]

Revision as of 03:16, 16 February 2012

Overview

Signature Story Arcs (SSA) are monthly arcs that allow players to make a difference in the City of Heroes universe. To access the various contacts that give SSA missions, one must purchase the particular episode from the Paragon Market or have an active subscription.

Story Arcs

ParagonMarket SignatureStoryArc1.png Who Will Die

Rewards

Reward Options

The reward for completing each Episode of a Signature Story Arc is one of the following:

Reward Timers

Each separate reward can be chosen once every 162 hours (6 days, 18 hours[1]), regardless of which episode is being played – all episodes use the same reward timer per reward choice, meaning four reward timers. (It's not exactly seven days to make it easier to obtain the same reward at the same time every week.)

However, each episode also grants one reward choice for free the first time it is ever played, which is outside the reward timer. Please note that the freebie choice is once ever, not once per reward type.

After a character selects their free and weekly reward, that option cannot be selected again until the weekly timer resets.

EXAMPLE: Let's say there are five episodes of Signature Story Arc "XYZ" available. A morality-confirmed hero could run all five of those episodes in a row and select the Alignment Merit reward for free on each arc; the character can then run any one of the five for a sixth Alignment Merit, which would be their weekly reward choice.

NOTE: There is no location or status window that keeps track of the reward timer; if a character runs a Signature Story Arc within the reward timer, they cannot choose any reward that has been obtained in the last 162 hours. However, leaving the reward choice window open without making a decision until the reward timer expires allows a character to choose their preferred reward, which will restart the weekly timer for that reward.

External Links