I had a chance to hop on one of the Google Hangouts that Paragon does periodically. I was pretty much the only one on with Zwillinger, which meant we got to chat on a bunch of items. Specifically:
- Though the retro space gear given in the user selection poll is all on male models, there will be versions for all three body types. There are also specific female costume bits that have already bee selected.
- More signature arcs are on the way, dealing with “different sorts of stories” than before, and also with the repercussions of Statesman’s death.
- The premature “spoiling” of Statemen’s death was driven at least in part by the need for formal publicity set up with various gaming sites and mags, and because of concerns of spoiling by others. Zwillinger did note that it was a concern Paragon had heard of from a number of sources.
In discussing stuff, I came to realize that I’d been playing since Issue 3 (!), which makes some seven years now. Crikey!
It’s a shame there weren’t more people in on the Hangout. It’s a fun way to discuss things with the Paragon folks.
Number one question I forgot to ask: When are leveling pacts coming back? Margie and I were just starting some new toons last evening, and I hated that we were dinging at separate times (esp. since it now brings up the level sidekick dialog).
I never go to those because I expect them to be swamped, must reconsider!
I was surprised, too. Actually, Zwillinger was surprised as well.