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Hell, even Super Speed is the dagnabbity compared to most modes of transportation in any other game. Prophet of Vita Infinita - Retired<
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Stop, you're making me consider installing it again, just for the hell of it, heh.<
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Well, I had a scrapper with super jump and a defender with super speed. I always did think flying looked a little slow, but thoroughly enjoyed bouncing from rooftop to rooftop or just blazing right past everything.<
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Flying is slow unless, like everything else, you slot it up. I used the free respec to redo a lot of things and ended up with 5 slots on Fly (1 endurance reduction + 4 fly speed) and I tool along now at a good pace. I've not raced anybody but now I'll look into it.<
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I was just sucked into this little trap myself. Someone had a 14day trial key and I started it up for shits and giggles. <
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Personally, I've got 3 servers full of characters and another server half full. Character creation itself is fun and doesn't take all day unless you're a friend of mine who spends literally 4 to 6 hours on costume design and still feels there's not enough options. You could try to make some quick cash by hanging out in Atlas Park with your most creative looking character. There are costume contests quite often and 1st prize is typically 1 mil. Edit: The contests are always held by players so you are subject to their personal taste.<
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Honestly, I think they could add a few more costume styles. I like the selection, but if you're going with a certain archetype it tends to be a little limited.<
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What did they do to fire blasters? I've thought of going back every once in a while to play my Fire/Ice Blaster and am curious. <i></i>

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