thanks!! this is exactly why i don’t cite gauntlet crew
I admit to having put a citation onto my 4/5* Caretaker after he was replaced with Armus and before the announcement was made that prior gauntlet special crew would once again be available at a lower drop rate. So far, so good with not getting a sixth star.
I freely admit that I used 2 citations to FF both Caretaker & Locutus after I reached 20K gauntlet rounds, because I was sick of the grind. Since tRAngel’s introduction, she & Locutus have each dropped from 3x-streak boxes. No regrets whatsoever, though, as all of my FF gauntleteers are voyage regulars in my crew. YMMV 🖖
"In the short run, the game defines the players. But in the long run, it's us players who define the game." — Nicky Case, The Evolution of Trust
Somewhat off-topic, but wouldn't you rather have a second Red Angel (even if she's stuck at 1/5 for a while because your luck runs out for a bit) than even a mediocre 1-2 star Legendary, let alone the really bottom of the barrel ones? She seems to be rated highly in both the Big Book (Tier 1) and the eXo Book (Tier 2).
Somewhat off-topic, but wouldn't you rather have a second Red Angel (even if she's stuck at 1/5 for a while because your luck runs out for a bit) than even a mediocre 1-2 star Legendary, let alone the really bottom of the barrel ones? She seems to be rated highly in both the Big Book (Tier 1) and the eXo Book (Tier 2).
Me, personally? No. I have no duplicates. At this point in my gameplay, I am more of a collector than a competitor.
Some players might like a duplicate gauntleteer, yes. It adds to your advantage there but also occupies a crew slot. Each of us plays this game differently, and there is no “wrong” way to do so. 🖖
"In the short run, the game defines the players. But in the long run, it's us players who define the game." — Nicky Case, The Evolution of Trust
Somewhat off-topic, but wouldn't you rather have a second Red Angel (even if she's stuck at 1/5 for a while because your luck runs out for a bit) than even a mediocre 1-2 star Legendary, let alone the really bottom of the barrel ones? She seems to be rated highly in both the Big Book (Tier 1) and the eXo Book (Tier 2).
No. I don't use duplicate crew in gauntlet. The only use I have for a duplicate is on voyages once that duplicate reaches 5/5. So the only use I'd have for a second 1/5 Red Angel is waiting for the next 4 stars to drop so I would have a duplicate 5/5.
As the author of both guides will tell you, their guides are only for high level ranking and help for new players. Players should be making crew decisions based on their own crew needs not where a crew is ranked in a guide. The guides would also not rank duplicate 1/5 cards the same place they would rank the card overall.
Finished fifth and in the third box Red Angel was hiding. I can finally relax and replenish my dwindling merit supply. Hope to all who are still waiting. It will happen when you least expect it.
Just want to pop in and wish you all luck. I got my Red Angel, so I'm done competing in gauntlet for a while. I'm just sending in a crew to help folks get a win here and there.
I had 4 Armousse au Chocolat so far, 2 Guinans, 1 Caretaker and that's it. About 30k Gawntlet rounds in, lost count after hitting 20k and getting my only Locutus thanks to the achievement itself. So, in all these rounds, I never got a single Locutiepie or a Red Angel.
"Everything about the Jem'Hadar is lethal!" - Eris (ST-DS9 Episode 2x26 "The Jem'Hadar")
I've ranked in the top 10 for almost every gauntlet since the Red Angel was introduced and the only thing I got out of it was that now I remember how much I hate the gauntlet.
I think I'll just pretend that the new crew doesn't exist and I'll stop bothering with it again, because whenever I put some sort of effort into it, it makes me want to never spend any time or money on this game again.
And I'm not sure how much this could reduce the sense of pointlessness and frustration that comes with it, but why is it so difficult for TP/WRG to implement different ending times for the gauntlet, when it already starts at different times? It wouldn't create a disadvantage for anyone and at least people in my time zone could go for gauntlet wins without staying up until 2 am, instead of the guaranteed rank 6-10.
I've ranked in the top 10 for almost every gauntlet since the Red Angel was introduced and the only thing I got out of it was that now I remember how much I hate the gauntlet.
I think I'll just pretend that the new crew doesn't exist and I'll stop bothering with it again, because whenever I put some sort of effort into it, it makes me want to never spend any time or money on this game again.
And I'm not sure how much this could reduce the sense of pointlessness and frustration that comes with it, but why is it so difficult for TP/WRG to implement different ending times for the gauntlet, when it already starts at different times? It wouldn't create a disadvantage for anyone and at least people in my time zone could go for gauntlet wins without staying up until 2 am, instead of the guaranteed rank 6-10.
It would be good if TP put the gauntlet crew in the Honor Hall for those that get frustrated when one does not drop. I play the long game and will keep going till I get a Red Angel but hate if others get so frustrated they quit or stop playing as much. TP could put all the gauntlet crew in Honor Hall for 100k like how Kahless is. Even for 150k it would still give people an option.
I've ranked in the top 10 for almost every gauntlet since the Red Angel was introduced and the only thing I got out of it was that now I remember how much I hate the gauntlet.
I think I'll just pretend that the new crew doesn't exist and I'll stop bothering with it again, because whenever I put some sort of effort into it, it makes me want to never spend any time or money on this game again.
And I'm not sure how much this could reduce the sense of pointlessness and frustration that comes with it, but why is it so difficult for TP/WRG to implement different ending times for the gauntlet, when it already starts at different times? It wouldn't create a disadvantage for anyone and at least people in my time zone could go for gauntlet wins without staying up until 2 am, instead of the guaranteed rank 6-10.
Yep. Getting real tired of the gauntlet again.
Me too - completely stressed & frustrated with the gauntlet. Took almost a year off from it & it was so much more relaxing
Just got hit with a 5% out criticalling my 25% 3 times to 2. Excruciating infuriating.
I've ranked in the top 10 for almost every gauntlet since the Red Angel was introduced and the only thing I got out of it was that now I remember how much I hate the gauntlet.
I think I'll just pretend that the new crew doesn't exist and I'll stop bothering with it again, because whenever I put some sort of effort into it, it makes me want to never spend any time or money on this game again.
And I'm not sure how much this could reduce the sense of pointlessness and frustration that comes with it, but why is it so difficult for TP/WRG to implement different ending times for the gauntlet, when it already starts at different times? It wouldn't create a disadvantage for anyone and at least people in my time zone could go for gauntlet wins without staying up until 2 am, instead of the guaranteed rank 6-10.
Yep. Getting real tired of the gauntlet again.
Me too - completely stressed & frustrated with the gauntlet. Took almost a year off from it & it was so much more relaxing
Just got hit with a 5% out criticalling my 25% 3 times to 2. Excruciating infuriating.
My top tip for improving Gauntlet gameplay (not improving reward chances, just general gameplay) is to not watch those numbers as they come up. Seeing those numbers pop up one by one aggravates the will-I-win/will-I-lose feeling by a factor of six. Just engage and look away (or for variety, sometimes I like to scrunch my eyes closed and scream).
It really does make the Gauntlet a lot less stressful (I've had many of those phone-throwing results!)
Still no Red Angel, but for the first time Locutus dropped for me...and for a 3-streak, to boot. Of course, I already got him from the achievement and immortalized him with citations from the Convergence Day honor sale. Looking that gift horse right in the mouth right now lol
Still no Red Angel, but for the first time Locutus dropped for me...and for a 3-streak, to boot. Of course, I already got him from the achievement and immortalized him with citations from the Convergence Day honor sale. Looking that gift horse right in the mouth right now lol
I hear ya, three legendary drops from gauntlet: two Guinans and a Locutus. Still no angel.
Still no Red Angel, but for the first time Locutus dropped for me...and for a 3-streak, to boot. Of course, I already got him from the achievement and immortalized him with citations from the Convergence Day honor sale. Looking that gift horse right in the mouth right now lol
I've been tempted several times to Cite a couple of the Gauntlet Crew, but then I am like "They will drop. Eventually. One day."
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"The truth is like a lion; you don't have to defend it. Let it loose; it will defend itself."
Yep, still no Red Angel. And to add to the misery, I haven't had a Gauntlet crew drop in about a year. Doesn't matter where I finish or how many streaks I have.
Yep, still no Red Angel. And to add to the misery, I haven't had a Gauntlet crew drop in about a year. Doesn't matter where I finish or how many streaks I have.
That is a long dry spell. Hang 8n there. I went from a long dry spell, to getting several drops close together, including extra 🌟 s for a couple. And completing the set.....
"The truth is like a lion; you don't have to defend it. Let it loose; it will defend itself."
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I freely admit that I used 2 citations to FF both Caretaker & Locutus after I reached 20K gauntlet rounds, because I was sick of the grind. Since tRAngel’s introduction, she & Locutus have each dropped from 3x-streak boxes. No regrets whatsoever, though, as all of my FF gauntleteers are voyage regulars in my crew. YMMV 🖖
Me, personally? No. I have no duplicates. At this point in my gameplay, I am more of a collector than a competitor.
Some players might like a duplicate gauntleteer, yes. It adds to your advantage there but also occupies a crew slot. Each of us plays this game differently, and there is no “wrong” way to do so. 🖖
No. I don't use duplicate crew in gauntlet. The only use I have for a duplicate is on voyages once that duplicate reaches 5/5. So the only use I'd have for a second 1/5 Red Angel is waiting for the next 4 stars to drop so I would have a duplicate 5/5.
As the author of both guides will tell you, their guides are only for high level ranking and help for new players. Players should be making crew decisions based on their own crew needs not where a crew is ranked in a guide. The guides would also not rank duplicate 1/5 cards the same place they would rank the card overall.
Oh Shud up. Lol
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Baker you will get one. My first red angel was when I finished 47th
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I just got one!! I'm about to post pic lol
Yep none for me either. But some day maybe.
I think I'll just pretend that the new crew doesn't exist and I'll stop bothering with it again, because whenever I put some sort of effort into it, it makes me want to never spend any time or money on this game again.
And I'm not sure how much this could reduce the sense of pointlessness and frustration that comes with it, but why is it so difficult for TP/WRG to implement different ending times for the gauntlet, when it already starts at different times? It wouldn't create a disadvantage for anyone and at least people in my time zone could go for gauntlet wins without staying up until 2 am, instead of the guaranteed rank 6-10.
Yep. Getting real tired of the gauntlet again.
Me too - completely stressed & frustrated with the gauntlet. Took almost a year off from it & it was so much more relaxing
Just got hit with a 5% out criticalling my 25% 3 times to 2. Excruciating infuriating.
FORGET IT! Resistance IS futile!
It really does make the Gauntlet a lot less stressful (I've had many of those phone-throwing results!)
I hear ya, three legendary drops from gauntlet: two Guinans and a Locutus. Still no angel.
I've been tempted several times to Cite a couple of the Gauntlet Crew, but then I am like "They will drop. Eventually. One day."
😺😸😺😸😺
🖖🏿🖖🏾🖖🏽🖖🏼🖖🏻🖖
That is a long dry spell. Hang 8n there. I went from a long dry spell, to getting several drops close together, including extra 🌟 s for a couple. And completing the set.....