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Change to Locutus' level 99 equipment

AmphistaffAmphistaff ✭✭✭✭✭
edited January 2019 in The Bridge
Today someone noticed that Locutus' Science and Diplomacy proficiency changed. When I compared the card with the wiki I noticed his level 99 item was changed from a 5* Artificial Heart (+65 to all bases) to a 5* Locutus's Cortical Node (+45-85 to DIP and SCI proficiencies). The wiki page has been updated with the new item and stats with all fusions verified as of Jan 3rd at 10AM CST.

This is a huge gauntlet buff to Locutus which I'm not mad about but it would be nice if this stuff was actually documented. We deserve real release notes with all the changes that get made rather than having us have to figure everything out.
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  • [7TW] UnkieB[7TW] UnkieB ✭✭✭✭✭
    Amphistaff wrote: »
    We deserve real release notes with all the changes that get made rather than having us have to figure everything out.

    +100
  • Matt_DeckerMatt_Decker ✭✭✭✭✭
    If this report is accurate, it's highly annoying for those of us who have yet to win a Locutus. And in my case, it wasn't for lack of trying during the early days of the Gauntlet, either. RNG just didn't favor me during those months.
    Fleet: Starship Trista
    Captain Level: 95
    VIP Level: 12
    Unique Crew Immortalized: 525
    Collections Completed: Vulcan, Ferengi, Borg, Romulan, Cardassian, Uncommon, Rare, Veteran, Common, Engineered, Physician, Innovator, Inspiring, Diplomat, Jury Rigger, Gauntlet Legends
  • TcalTcal ✭✭✭
    It's accurate.
  • [7TW] UnkieB[7TW] UnkieB ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 2019
    Old 1/5: DIP 522 +(354-698) / SEC 426 +(247-492) / SCI 191 +(197-525)

    New 1/5: DIP 457 +(399-783) / SEC 426 +(247-492) / SCI 126 +(242-610)
  • Matt_DeckerMatt_Decker ✭✭✭✭✭
    This change devalues Surak, Bartender Guinan, and potentially the new evil oil slick (if I ever win Armus), among others. Not cool, DB. Not cool.
    Fleet: Starship Trista
    Captain Level: 95
    VIP Level: 12
    Unique Crew Immortalized: 525
    Collections Completed: Vulcan, Ferengi, Borg, Romulan, Cardassian, Uncommon, Rare, Veteran, Common, Engineered, Physician, Innovator, Inspiring, Diplomat, Jury Rigger, Gauntlet Legends
  • There are other slight UNannouced changes elsewhere. I haven't seen any planetary artwork changes but there is now variety in gauntlet traits. About a week ago, it was geneticist. There is a total of six crew in the game. Another gauntlet was Sec31, Spiritual, Constable, which made Army Odo the only 45% w/ no 65%ers
  • Old 1/5: DIP 522 +(354-698) / SEC 426 +(247-492) / SCI 191 +(197-525)

    New 1/5: DIP 457 +(399-783) / SEC 426 +(247-492) / SCI 126 +(242-610)

    My 1/5 Locutus is now:-

    DIP 512 +(439-861) / SEC 481 +(274-546) / SCI 140 +(261-659)
  • [7TW] UnkieB[7TW] UnkieB ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 2019
    CB4_V'ger wrote: »
    Old 1/5: DIP 522 +(354-698) / SEC 426 +(247-492) / SCI 191 +(197-525)

    New 1/5: DIP 457 +(399-783) / SEC 426 +(247-492) / SCI 126 +(242-610)

    My 1/5 Locutus is now:-

    DIP 512 +(439-861) / SEC 481 +(274-546) / SCI 140 +(261-659)

    With bonuses I'd guess? What I posted is pre-bonus.
  • TcalTcal ✭✭✭
    CB4_V'ger wrote: »
    Old 1/5: DIP 522 +(354-698) / SEC 426 +(247-492) / SCI 191 +(197-525)

    New 1/5: DIP 457 +(399-783) / SEC 426 +(247-492) / SCI 126 +(242-610)

    My 1/5 Locutus is now:-

    DIP 512 +(439-861) / SEC 481 +(274-546) / SCI 140 +(261-659)

    With starbase bonuses I would imagine
  • AmphistaffAmphistaff ✭✭✭✭✭
    Old 1/5: DIP 522 +(354-698) / SEC 426 +(247-492) / SCI 191 +(197-525)

    New 1/5: DIP 457 +(399-783) / SEC 426 +(247-492) / SCI 126 +(242-610)

    Thanks! Somehow I got the base SEC wrong, probably was typing too fast so that's been corrected. I've verified 1, 2, and 5 star fusions so far. If anyone has 3 or 4 please post pre-bonus numbers.
  • So where do we go to see the server notes? The in game email made it seem like the server notes are here but I can't find them anywhere
  • Dirk GundersonDirk Gunderson ✭✭✭✭✭
    Tcal wrote: »
    CB4_V'ger wrote: »
    Old 1/5: DIP 522 +(354-698) / SEC 426 +(247-492) / SCI 191 +(197-525)

    New 1/5: DIP 457 +(399-783) / SEC 426 +(247-492) / SCI 126 +(242-610)

    My 1/5 Locutus is now:-

    DIP 512 +(439-861) / SEC 481 +(274-546) / SCI 140 +(261-659)

    With starbase bonuses I would imagine

    Definitely with bonuses, as my Locutus now has a 435-853 DIP proficiency where it was 375ish-740ish before. And here I was wondering how many more bonuses I could get to yield my first crew with a minimum proficiency over 400, without having to win the Mambo Picard lottery....guess it won’t be Bartender Guinan after all.
  • AmphistaffAmphistaff ✭✭✭✭✭
    So where do we go to see the server notes? The in game email made it seem like the server notes are here but I can't find them anywhere

    There aren't usually any however Shan did just post a new announcement thread to Starfleet Communications that mentions this. Apparently 1* Spock also got a change though what changed isn't mentioned.
  • DScottHewittDScottHewitt ✭✭✭✭✭
    Amphistaff wrote: »
    So where do we go to see the server notes? The in game email made it seem like the server notes are here but I can't find them anywhere

    There aren't usually any however Shan did just post a new announcement thread to Starfleet Communications that mentions this. Apparently 1* Spock also got a change though what changed isn't mentioned.

    Those say Borg Transmission will not show up under "Get Item". It does show up. I think the "not" was meant to be a "now"..........
    "The truth is like a lion; you don't have to defend it. Let it loose; it will defend itself."
  • Ishmael MarxIshmael Marx ✭✭✭✭✭
    Wow, so at FF he's no longer a DIP primary with SEC and SCI, but now a SEC primary with DIP and SCI. Granted the DIP/SEC base stats were never far apart to begin with, but that's a notable change.

    As for those rolls... I'm happy to have the buff, but was it necessary? I presume it's prompted by the pending appearance of the new Borg faction, but still not grasping why. If any Borg should be buffed as a consequence of the new faction, it should be the Queen, no?
  • Thorozar Thorozar ✭✭✭✭
    Amphistaff wrote: »
    Today someone noticed that Locutus' Science and Diplomacy proficiency changed. When I compared the card with the wiki I noticed his level 99 item was changed from a 5* Artificial Heart (+65 to all bases) to a 5* Locutus's Cortical Node (+45-85 to DIP and SCI proficiencies). The wiki page has been updated with the new item and stats (hopefully I did math correctly but if not please fix the numbers).

    This is a huge gauntlet buff to Locutus which I'm not mad about but it would be nice if this stuff was actually documented. We deserve real release notes with all the changes that get made rather than having us have to figure everything out.

    They likely didn't even think about the effects and only noticed when you posted. While else do so many crew get idiotic items in their builds.
  • Captain_WhoCaptain_Who ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 2019
    So Locutus gets a gauntlet boost and voyage/shuttle nerf? For why? I'm not sure I'm too happy about that.
  • Would it be too much for DB to give us the rationale for making the change?

    Here’s hoping 2019 is the year DB improves their communication...🤞🏻
  • DavideBooksDavideBooks ✭✭✭✭✭
    How do Spock's new abilities correspond to his old ones?
  • DScottHewittDScottHewitt ✭✭✭✭✭
    Amphistaff wrote: »
    So where do we go to see the server notes? The in game email made it seem like the server notes are here but I can't find them anywhere

    There aren't usually any however Shan did just post a new announcement thread to Starfleet Communications that mentions this. Apparently 1* Spock also got a change though what changed isn't mentioned.

    Those say Borg Transmission will not show up under "Get Item". It does show up. I think the "no
    KayJay47 wrote: »
    How do Spock's new abilities correspond to his old ones?

    He's 1*. Does it even matter? ;)

    Dang I was gonna post ridiculous Stats and Skill Rolls!!!!!!
    "The truth is like a lion; you don't have to defend it. Let it loose; it will defend itself."
  • IkritIkrit ✭✭✭
    And yet Phoenix Cochrane still has his green 2* Authorization Code at level 93, giving that precious 0 + (3-17) CMD...
  • Zetterbeard Zetterbeard ✭✭✭✭✭
    Ikrit wrote: »
    And yet Phoenix Cochrane still has his green 2* Authorization Code at level 93, giving that precious 0 + (3-17) CMD...

    This bothers me to no end. I actually avoid tapping on him so I don't see it. Same with Detective Data's last outfit (it's 3*)
  • AviTrekAviTrek ✭✭✭✭✭
    So Locutus gets a gauntlet boost and voyage/shuttle nerf? For why? I'm not sure I'm too happy about that.

    At 1/5 his Voyage stats are exactly the same, it was just shifting from base to proficiency.

    I haven't checked all his fuse levels.
  • Commander SinclairCommander Sinclair ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 2019
    3* Stats Standard –– With Starbase (Base) Level 8 DIP, 8 SEC, 7 SCI //Prof Level DIP/SEC/SCI all +6%
    DIP 561 (+399-783) –– 628 (+431-846)
    SEC 566 (+247-492) –– 640 (+269-536)
    SCI 195 (+242-610) –– 218 (+269-677)
    I want to become a Dilionaire...
  • AmphistaffAmphistaff ✭✭✭✭✭
    3* Stats Standard –– With Starbase (Base) Level 8 DIP, 8 SEC, 7 SCI //Prof Level DIP/SEC/SCI all +6%
    DIP 561 (+399-783) –– 628 (+431-846)
    SEC 566 (+247-492) –– 640 (+269-536)
    SCI 195 (+242-610) –– 218 (+269-677)

    Thank you!

    If anyone has 4/5 let me know. All other fusions accounted for.
  • Odo MarmarosaOdo Marmarosa ✭✭✭✭✭
    Amphistaff wrote: »
    3* Stats Standard –– With Starbase (Base) Level 8 DIP, 8 SEC, 7 SCI //Prof Level DIP/SEC/SCI all +6%
    DIP 561 (+399-783) –– 628 (+431-846)
    SEC 566 (+247-492) –– 640 (+269-536)
    SCI 195 (+242-610) –– 218 (+269-677)

    Thank you!

    If anyone has 4/5 let me know. All other fusions accounted for.

    Ooo...i do!

    Without bonuses:

    Dip 697 (399-783)
    Sec 705 (247-492)
    Sci 292 (242-610)

    Less than 200 gauntlet rounds before immortal for me so glad to be able to provide the info while I can
  • AmphistaffAmphistaff ✭✭✭✭✭
    Amphistaff wrote: »
    3* Stats Standard –– With Starbase (Base) Level 8 DIP, 8 SEC, 7 SCI //Prof Level DIP/SEC/SCI all +6%
    DIP 561 (+399-783) –– 628 (+431-846)
    SEC 566 (+247-492) –– 640 (+269-536)
    SCI 195 (+242-610) –– 218 (+269-677)

    Thank you!

    If anyone has 4/5 let me know. All other fusions accounted for.

    Ooo...i do!

    Without bonuses:

    Dip 697 (399-783)
    Sec 705 (247-492)
    Sci 292 (242-610)

    Less than 200 gauntlet rounds before immortal for me so glad to be able to provide the info while I can

    Wonderful! Thank you so much.
  • Well, I'm not surprised at all with this change. DB has truly mastered the art of changing rules during the ongoing game. ;)
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