PAX Issue 19 & 20 info!

All of this has been culled from the ongoing forum thread located here...

"Issue 19: Alpha Strike

• Released in Fall 2010
• Alpha incarnate slot which will be story driven and ties to the game lore
• 'Alpha Strike' task force for Alpha enabled characters - Apex is the contact
• Primal earth characters can enter Praetoria
• More tip missions
• Image from @Gothess: http://twitpic.com/2l8hvy - Is that a new enemy?
• Image from @Gothess: http://twitpic.com/2l8n5a - Apex in what appears to be RWZ
• Image from @Gothess: http://twitpic.com/2l912q - Not sure what this is o.0

Other info (some may be i19 info, will post here unless it's been confirmed for i19)

• Incarnate content will be included in every issue
• Issue 20 closed beta starts in a week (with signed NDA)
• Mission maps will get a minor update
• Fitness pool becomes inherent
• 'Issue 19 will have a normal beta after issue 20. Issue 20 includes a lot a of new systems that will require more beta time.'

Q&A Info

• Changing character without logging out has not been implemented and has no timeline
• 'Will Paragon and Rogue Isles get yellow targets?' 'Probably not but maybe'
• No new news on hero/villain coalitions or base access for tourists
• No new news on personal bases, but they are talking about it
• Old zones may see an update to make them look nicer
• There will be 'casual paths and new features'
• They have been looking into animated facial features and fingers but it won't be any time soon
• Alternate animations might be coming in a bit
• Praetorian Epic ATs may be coming
• They are working on updating old costumes and new costume sets but Sexy Jay is apparently overwhelmed
• Tip missions will be getting a bit of a tone update
• They have looked at taking down the paragon war walls but won't happen anytime soon
• 'Will hero get more arachnos missions in paragon?' 'Yes we can do that'
• 'Will we get and automatic team finder? Maybe?' (I'm not sure who said what here)
• Cross server teaming exists on a priority list no more details
• 'Are power pools going to be expanded?' 'It's been discussed but no timeline'
• Power pool customization is on the radar but not a priority
• Ouroborus mission to explore what happened to dark astoria? Very possible to do may happen"

And later on in the thread...

" Quote:

Originally Posted by Leese Heya Castle, can you clarify whether the Inherent Fitness powers will be slottable?

Yes, they are enhanceable and you can add up to 5 additional slots to them, just like the current versions. The powers are all available either at level 1 or 2 (I forget at the moment) -- no waiting 'til 20 for Stamina."

WOW! Health & Stamina at lvl 1 or 2! This will totally change how we play the game!