Double XP Weekends

Double XP Weekends

Description

During a double XP weekend the game is altered so that heroes and villains earn Experience, Influence / Infamy, and Prestige (if in Supergroup Mode at twice the normal rate regardless of Level. These weekends are announced well in advance and posted on the official CoH calendar located on the official web site. Unlike many other special events offered there are no special missions, no added Villain groups to battle, or special badges to be earned. It is simply a weekend provided to allow players the chance to level and gain Influence / Infamy at a faster rate. This is one way NCsoft and Cryptic Studios say thanks to the players for their continued patronage.

SG rewards

On two occasions, as a reward from NCsoft, Supergroups were given 10,000 prestige for every member in the group. These were special instances and do not occur any time the event is scheduled but on both occasions did provide all supergroups with a substantial amount of prestige for base building.

Notes

• Double XP weekends always draw a large number of players and most are looking for teams to maximize their leveling.
• Many players form task forces or do trials during these period because the available players willing to team is higher and XP is greater on a 7-8 man team.
• Other players use this as an opportunity to build a new character and level them quickly.
• Any mission or Badge that awards Experience will double in value including Exploration Badges.
• Double XP weekends are usually a good opportunity for superteams such as the Frad Superteam.

Past and Scheduled Weekends

Double XP Weekend have occurred or are scheduled to occur on the following dates:

1. July 21, 2006 (ended 07/23/2006)
2. January 26, 2007 (ended 01/28/2007)
3. June 15, 2007 (ended 06/17/2007)
4. February 08, 2008 (ended 02/10/2008)
5. July 18, 2008 (ended 07/20/2008)
6. January 23, 2009 (ended 01/25/2009)
7. July 31, 2009 (ended 08/02/2009)
8. October 8, 2009 (ended 10/12/2009), with Reactivation Weekend
9. March 4, 2010 (ended 3/7/2010), with Reactivation Weekend
10. January 27, 2011 (ends 1/30/2011)

Double XP Weekend #7 was plagued with lag and server connection issues, which prompted Paragon Studios to announce a "freebie" Double XP Weekend as an apology. Previous Double XP Weekends had been happening approximately every six months, whereas DXP #8 was only two months after DXP #7.