The chaps at MMORPG.com recently conducted a comprehensive interview with Matt ‘Positron’ Miller, Lead Designer of City of Heroes and City of Villains, which will be published in five parts over the coming weeks.

In the first chunk, the questions focus on the new Patron system for high level villains that’s a major feature of Issue #7: Destiny Manifest:

MMORPG.com: What exactly is a patron power?

Matt Miller: A Patron Power is a power in a power pool that is granted by one of the four lieutenants of Lord Recluse; Ghost Widow, Scirocco, Captain Mako, or Black Scorpion. They are themed power pools that tie directly in to the backstory and powers of the person who grants access to the pool.

You can read the full article on MMORPG.com by clicking here.