Eddiemon wrote: Is Ares confirmed as a villain? He never was in the stories.
Rorex wrote: IMO getting ill gotten gains heroic rectruit tokens would have been much more attractive rewards then **** old Daredevil.
Nonce Equitaur 2 wrote: Why isn't Modern Magneto considered a villain?
walkyourpath wrote: This will be an interesting glimpse into the post Spidey-era. High level/health teams will be a bigger deterrent because there's no healers on the field. A lot of people are going to misplay this one. Seems like the best approach is to play one-off matches (not shielding till towards the end): 1. A slow climb will limit retaliations and attacks since you won't be worth as many points. 2. You'll be able to manage health packs better. 3. More opportunities for defensive wins (no stunlocking) to gain points without offering up retaliations. Also means that the final stretch will be crazy as people make their push in the last hour or two (start any sooner, and you'll be out of health packs). I plan to lurk around 6-10, push up to 2-5 at the 3 hour mark, and then shield it out as everyone else beats each other up and dies.
The Ladder wrote: walkyourpath wrote: This will be an interesting glimpse into the post Spidey-era. High level/health teams will be a bigger deterrent because there's no healers on the field. A lot of people are going to misplay this one. Seems like the best approach is to play one-off matches (not shielding till towards the end): 1. A slow climb will limit retaliations and attacks since you won't be worth as many points. 2. You'll be able to manage health packs better. 3. More opportunities for defensive wins (no stunlocking) to gain points without offering up retaliations. Also means that the final stretch will be crazy as people make their push in the last hour or two (start any sooner, and you'll be out of health packs). I plan to lurk around 6-10, push up to 2-5 at the 3 hour mark, and then shield it out as everyone else beats each other up and dies. The other interesting aspect will be the benefit for those who have a strong, diverse roster, to allow rotation. I've barely employed any rotation in my PvP lineups since the early days, mainly because of Spidey it has to be said. This weekend's event will be like a little step back in time I feel, and as you say, a glimpse into the future.
Toxicadam wrote: Rorex wrote: IMO getting ill gotten gains heroic rectruit tokens would have been much more attractive rewards then **** old Daredevil. It makes it a lot easier to swallow if you just think of him as +25 HP reward.
DayvBang wrote: I'm curious why Original Black Widow isn't an option here. She was still a villain at that time, and isn't eligible in Avengers-only events. On the other hand, if she were, you'd probably see her and Ares on *every* team that isn't pure 3* Lightning Round winners.
Mondo wrote: Nonce Equitaur 2 wrote: Why isn't Modern Magneto considered a villain? From what others have said (since I don't follow comics), Marvel NOW! Magneto is a part of the X-Men so he's technically not considered a villain. Someone else who has comic knowledge, feel free to chime in and elaborate!
Veracity wrote: Venom shouldn't be a villain any more, either, should he?
NorthernPolarity wrote: Does anyone remember if Doom was buffed in the main event's nodes? (Implying that he'll be buffed in a later sub).
Rorex wrote: NorthernPolarity wrote: Does anyone remember if Doom was buffed in the main event's nodes? (Implying that he'll be buffed in a later sub). Yep Dr. Doom was buffed in the simulator main event. Lots of people thought it was because of the lightning rounds and all the 3* villians were buffed but I can guarntee it wasn't as The Hood wasn't buffed. I am assuming hes next and have been spending ISO accordingly.