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Archive & Documentation

Paragon Library

A focused archive of City of Heroes documentation, technical discoveries, binning notes, and preservation resources for Paragon Foundry users, server owners, and modders.

Paragon Library begins with the manual Standard Binning Process, documenting the key concepts, tools, steps, deployment checks, and common issues involved in preparing City of Heroes data for testing and use.

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Part One

Standard Binning Process (Manual)

This section documents the manual binning workflow, including the core concepts, required tools, PIGG packaging process, texture conversion, manifest updates, deployment checks, and common troubleshooting notes.

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Overview & Key Concepts

High-level introduction to the manual Standard Binning Process, including core terminology and how the pieces fit together.

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Important Tools & Locations

Reference list of the tools, executables, and folder locations involved in the standard binning workflow.

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The Full Binning and PIGG Packaging Process

Step-by-step walkthrough of the manual binning process from source files through PIGG packaging.

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Texture Conversion Guide

Notes on converting textures into the formats required for binning and in-game use.

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Manifest Update Process

How to update and maintain manifest files so binned content is correctly delivered to the client.

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Deployment Checklist

Final pre-deployment checks for getting freshly binned content onto the test or live environment safely.

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Common Issues & Solutions

Troubleshooting notes for the recurring problems encountered during manual binning and packaging.

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Preservation Mission

Why the Library Exists

Paragon Library is built to preserve practical technical knowledge that is often scattered, undocumented, or lost over time. Its purpose is to make discoveries reusable, searchable, and easier to understand for future creators working with City of Heroes data, custom content, and server tooling.

Roadmap

Future Library Expansion

Paragon Library will expand over time as more discoveries, workflows, file references, and technical notes are documented. For now, the focus is on preserving the manual Standard Binning Process before adding broader archives.