Hello everyone!

This is War Witch and we're six-years strong today, but can you believe it - this is my very first Anniversary address. How exciting!

I am so proud to be working on a game that, year after year, provides enjoyment for its players and is a project that is near and dear not only to my heart, but my fellow Paragonians as well.

How cool is it that Issue 17 is coming out TODAY on our Anniversary? New storyarcs, updated Positron Task Force (can I get a "yeah, baby!"??), animated tails (which you have been clamouring for!), Auction House UI/performance upgrades, Global Mail attachments (I like to call it "GleeMail", not sure if it'll stick), and more Mission Architect upgrades, new emotes, Level 20 access to Epic Archetypes, and (as the marketing guys like to say)...much more!

I'm also extremely excited about the City of Heroes Going Rogue Expansion this summer! Everyone here at Paragon Studios has put their hearts into it and it's going to be a lot of fun! This is our premier expansion and we're very excited to see all our hard work over the last year make it to you guys!

So there is a lot in store for you with new Power Sets, new zones (in the awesomeness that is Praetoria), more missions, and the Going Rogue system (with has lots of missions, too). Not only that, but familiar characters that you met in Paragon City or the Rogue Isles make a re-appearance in this alternate universe, and a teensy tinsy introduction to the Incarnate System should keep you level 50s busy for some time!

Plus, we have more costumes and emotes so you can truly experience what it is like to be a Praetorian. You may have already chosen your side before ever having seen the content, but you will definitely learn that in the world of Praetoria, everything is shades of gray; no one is a true villain, or hero, for that matter.

It has been an amazing time for me, especially in this last year, and I want to thank all of you for being the wonderful and loyal players that you are. I especially want to thank you for taking our game and making it richer and deeper by infusing your own stories, your own lives and friendships, and your own experiences into it. I say this loudly and proudly; I believe that we have the best community in the entire MMO space - loyal and passionate, caring and sincere, respectful and creative.

Happy Anniversary!

War Witch

P.S. Last year, I made an unofficial "Happy Anniversary" post and gave you my big long list of things I fondly remember about City of Heroes. This year, I'm putting the ball in your court.

Join us on the City of Heroes forums to tell us what your favorite memory is over the last 6 years playing City of Heroes

Mine is probably listening to Ascendant standing next to a phone booth talking to his agent, Saul, about the Ascendant-O's cereal issue. Yes, it was me who put in the atmospheric dialogue, "Ascendant who? Sorry, you have the wrong number," as an homage to his comedic brilliance.