Champions Online E3 Previews
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The first preview is over at GamesRadar:
Rather than tie players down to any particular (class,) Champions will enable you to mold your character however you like. For instance, if you want to create a tank-type character, you don't have to limit yourself to only heavy attacks. The game also never forces a (look) on a player unless it's part of the story, like having to use a disguise for a specific mission or use a certain weapon to defeat a boss. If you decide you want your character to have a broadsword for your visual look, but want the stats from a katana, those stats can be transferred to your broadsword.
And there's another on Ten Ton Hammer:
In the demo portion of the presentation we got to head into a mission where the Mayor is giving a speech. As a hero you have to walk through the crowd and identify would be assassins from the Viper organization. Once discovered you have to prepare for a quick fight as you protect the Mayor from the villains in the crowd. After the assassins are taken out you find that there are some snipers on the roofs as well. This is where your jump pack or flying abilities come in handy as you run across the rooftops taking down the shooters so the mayor can finish his speech. However it is too late for that as Viper has sent in a helicopter to really end things badly, so it is up to you and your fellow do-gooders to right the wrongs as the crowd scatters. This type of mission takes place in the open world and players will be able to walk right into the action. The mission moved quickly and players can get a lot done solo however when the helicopter comes down, it gets very rough to handle things alone.
