NCsoft today announced that Issue 14 will have a mission creator called "Mission Architect". This makes City of Heroes the first AAA MMO to offer players user created content! I've had the opportunity to play around with it and I can safely say that this is by far the coolest feature I've seen added to an already live MMORPG.

"First City of Heroes® set a new standard for player creation and customization in MMOs with its Character Creator. Now, with Issue 14, this game takes another giant step, allowing players to design their own missions and story arcs to share with the entire City of Heroes community across all of our live servers. Using an intuitive interface, players can browse through other player created missions and create their own missions from the ground up. Players will determine details ranging from environments, mission objectives, and enemies, to written fiction and character dialogue; giving their stories nearly infinite depth and personalization.

Among other rewards, architects who create extraordinary content will garner acclaim and reputation. Community feedback will be paramount and some missions will elevate in status, unlocking new rewards and benefits for their creators."

The guys over at Rooster Teeth have created a hilarious three part video series in light of the new update, which can be seen after the jump.  If you'd like to know more, please visit the City of Heroes official website for all the specifics. Also, stay tuned for our exclusive interview with Matt Miller and Joe Morrissey, two of the developers that worked so hard to develop the Architect system.