Unfortunately, no mayor pins a medal to your chest.

A new currency is in the process of being added to Champions Online, one that is gained passively just by playing - recognition.

The currency is used at unique in-game vendors at any time, and it hands out exclusive gear and costumes. The recognition you earn for fighting bad guys goes up with level, from beating up thugs and receiving renown by MCPD, to duking out supervillain slugfests and getting recognition by other champions. 

More behind the jump, but this little addition should provide players with a lot more customization when it comes to their champions. The presence of yet another currency with its own exclusive rewards changes the game up substantially, and it's nice to see Cryptic going to town making their MMO more engaging.