So I might be in a minority here but I don’t think mirror phlox was a great choice for this event, and I already have him immortalized.
Why?
1. If the theme is crew getting transformed, lizardman geordi would have a far superior choice.
2. There is already an enterprise character in this event, but lizard Geordi would’ve been the only Tng character. It’s a good idea to spend out the series representation as much as possible.
I’ve got my own theories as to why lizard Geordi wasn’t chosen, but I’ll keep them to myself for now.
Did DB artists forget how to draw hands? This looks horrible. I'm sorry but if DB is going to ask for $99.99 for a couple copies of this jpeg they should make it look better.
If you remember that episode, both Linda & Scott had finger prosthetics to elongate their last 2 digits. But yes, the fingers still look awful.
It's not about how long the fingers are. It's about the placement and how the pink finger looks more like it's the index finger...i can't tell what's going on but it looks like an 8 year old drew it.
We tried to explain these points in the designated "Art Feedback" thread in Engineering, but it seems that thread was there to gather very general/basic pointers (and maybe to let players vent off to the side). What was relayed back to DB was likely missing relevant details of our feedback which can help art come together. It's an issue to even have to explain to a card game company about how to art (not that the "soul" of art can even be covered in a checklist, but some specifics can help given the situation).
Little stuff. Like here:
On the left we've got Commander Chapel's fingers (what's happening here? Where do the fingers even connect to the hand?)
On the right, the shading on Temporal Seven's fingers at least gives us a sense of what's going on - defining the knuckles, the form/roundness of the fingers, looking like a body part instead of some flat noodles or something.
Voicing our concerns is in the interest of the game, and for doing justice to the universe and characters of Trek. We want DB to succeed and for the game to have longevity.
Imagine the additional players who could be obtained and retained, and the additional pack sales that would happen if people thought, "wow that art is absolutely awesome and doesn't look like an 8 year old drew it." If the art was impressive or even just not embarrassing every other week, DB would make more sales.
One of the things that came through in the Art Feedback thread is that players like the shading, gradient lighting and other details lending to a more painting-like appearance in a lot of the older cards (1* Spock, Commander T'Pol, Temporal Agent 7, First Maje Haron).
The player base doesn't seem to agree with the new "style" direction with hard neon outlines, lack of shading, less details (hair, hands, Klingon ridges etc) and other aspects which lead to a more cartoony and cut-out appearance.
So I might be in a minority here but I don’t think mirror phlox was a great choice for this event, and I already have him immortalized.
Why?
1. If the theme is crew getting transformed, lizardman geordi would have a far superior choice.
2. There is already an enterprise character in this event, but lizard Geordi would’ve been the only Tng character. It’s a good idea to spend out the series representation as much as possible.
I’ve got my own theories as to why lizard Geordi wasn’t chosen, but I’ll keep them to myself for now.
What EXISTING 4* crew would have worked? DBs been listening to some feedback from at least from some of the userbase requesting more use of existing characters in events. (And I know not something everyone wanted... but some of us have been asking for a return to this for a while)
I'm excited for the event not because I want the crew - I’ve completed Mirror Phlox and don’t care about the others - but rather because my roster is loaded. Many exobiologists to go around...I’ll probably do well and then not work on the crew.
We get 2 new toons, both of which are VERY underwhelming:
Mutated Paris (4/4): Dip 805 / Med 477 (in Contrast to Victorian Pulaskis Dip 986 / Med 614)
Loque´eque Sato (1/5): Dip 817 Sci 491 (because... thats what most People get for quiet a while)
And on top of that, we dont even get a 4/4 Paris, but only a 3/4, meaning he´s not only worse than most of the stuff we got, we also cant even freeze him unless we magically get a fourth one.
So basically, this Event seems good for absolute newbies that are lacking in Diplomacy shuttle toons (I have 15 guys that have a better Diplo stat in my active roster), but then again, those wont be able to get a Sato and probably only a 2/4 Paris (thats 621 Diplo then).
One of the things that came through in the Art Feedback thread is that players like the shading, gradient lighting and other details lending to a more painting-like appearance in a lot of the older cards (1* Spock, Commander T'Pol, Temporal Agent 7, First Maje Haron).
The player base doesn't seem to agree with the new "style" direction with hard neon outlines, lack of shading, less details (hair, hands, Klingon ridges etc) and other aspects which lead to a more cartoony and cut-out appearance.
To be fair, there are other newer examples that fare better: New Sarek Looks ok, Victorian Pulaski is fine and Resistance Neelix is, too)
And on top of that, we dont even get a 4/4 Paris, but only a 3/4, meaning he´s not only worse than most of the stuff we got, we also cant even freeze him unless we magically get a fourth one.
That's literally always the case with pure Faction events. You either have to gamble on packs, run a 4* citation, or pay 10$ if you want him now. Arguments about whether or not that's "fair" to any given person aside, it's decent business sense to give the average player an excuse to drop dil or money on these packs.
And on top of that, we dont even get a 4/4 Paris, but only a 3/4, meaning he´s not only worse than most of the stuff we got, we also cant even freeze him unless we magically get a fourth one.
That's literally always the case with pure Faction events. You either have to gamble on packs, run a 4* citation, or pay 10$ if you want him now. Arguments about whether or not that's "fair" to any given person aside, it's decent business sense to give the average player an excuse to drop dil or money on these packs.
Well, I´d be tempted to spend 650 dili on a pack (or even buy a citation at some Point) if I know its worthwhile. With Paris, it isnt. Unless he instakills everything in the Arena, he has no place in my roster (and many Players that Play over a year now)
And on top of that, we dont even get a 4/4 Paris, but only a 3/4, meaning he´s not only worse than most of the stuff we got, we also cant even freeze him unless we magically get a fourth one.
That's literally always the case with pure Faction events. You either have to gamble on packs, run a 4* citation, or pay 10$ if you want him now. Arguments about whether or not that's "fair" to any given person aside, it's decent business sense to give the average player an excuse to drop dil or money on these packs.
Well, I´d be tempted to spend 650 dili on a pack (or even buy a citation at some Point) if I know its worthwhile. With Paris, it isnt. Unless he instakills everything in the Arena, he has no place in my roster (and many Players that Play over a year now)
This version of Paris is the only version of him with DIP. Eventually this will be useful in a faction event where a high DIP version will be helpful. You might not like his stats (I think they're kinda weird) but that doesn't mean he isn't useful.
Also you're leaving DIL on the table. Unless you have 350+ immortals. Than grats on having 350 immortals.
Hey, I thought Sato was the big grand prize. I got a 2/5 copy ready to go at level 100. So count me shocked that their isn't a single "Diplomacy and Science" slot she can be used on. Only the 4 seaters even have a diplomacy only slot. The rest are diplomacy and security/cmd. Did someone make a mistake in the skills or was she supposed to have security vs science?
I think using crew without both skills in an 'and' slot is both missing out on points and it leads to a higher chance of server failure since the shown percentage is not accurate based on my experience.
I already planned on quitting at the supply kit anyways. With these stupid 12 shuttles I'm glad I planned on that. Going to be a slow, painful, trudge to maybe hopefully hit 4k sometime on Saturday. Thanks for another unfun event.
I already planned on quitting at the supply kit anyways. With these stupid 12 shuttles I'm glad I planned on that. Going to be a slow, painful, trudge to maybe hopefully hit 4k sometime on Saturday. Thanks for another unfun event.
Same here. I didn't even use a time boost or kick-start of any kind. Just ran 12, and opened more to run. This is the first faction event I've ever played where I literally don't care. These 6 mission only factions are killing ALL of the fun and making it so that you have to grind much harder to do anything. I now regret re-upping my monthly card.
I really don't get why people complain about the fewer initial shuttles. I have always hated being stuck in front of my phone for 30 mins at a really inconvenient time for me. And missing the quick start almost always meant missing the top1000 as well. This is still a level playing field, so unless someone actually throws super high level boosts, or dilithium, at the event, everyone still progresses more or less similar to before.
That being said, I also kept my 90 mins boost. Utterly uninspiring event.
I just can't not kickstart an event, it's force of habit. However, I'm also ultra-uninterested in the new characters and have Phlox immortalized, so I will probably drop out after the supply kit.
I'm ok with the general "meh" reaction to this one. How many of us have asked for a slowdown on the event schedule? If you don't like this one, then consider it as that rest we've become hoping for.
And it's great for the newer players too. I remember the first time I managed to FF a ranked 4* was off an event the the community at large didn't care much about. Worked out great for me! Let the younglings have a bone once in a while.
I'm ok with the general "meh" reaction to this one. How many of us have asked for a slowdown on the event schedule? If you don't like this one, then consider it as that rest we've become hoping for.
And it's great for the newer players too. I remember the first time I managed to FF a ranked 4* was off an event the the community at large didn't care much about. Worked out great for me! Let the younglings have a bone once in a while.
Yes please! I don’t have Phlox FF, and am hoping to get a few more of him from the ranked rewards. (:
Well another event where I try (and hopefully not fail) to stay under 1000... Not 5* that I want even with good stats, much less this. So it's Phlox run for me.
Does anyone know why most of the shuttles don’t match any of the characters’ skills, with the exception of Mirror Phlox? I haven’t run across ANY shuttle missions with Med and Dip together and very few with Sci and Dip together. What’s up with that?
Weirdly enough, I’m also Vulcan Housewife. Also, RNGesus hates me, like really, REALLY hates me.
Shan, is the build for Mutated Paris correct?
He never uses a 4* uniform, which is very odd. He uses FOUR 3* uniforms in a row, at levels 40, 50, 60 & 70 but never uses his 4* uniform, except to build his 5*.
Recent builds have followed
2*@20,30
3*@40,50
4*@60,70
5*@80,90
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Why?
1. If the theme is crew getting transformed, lizardman geordi would have a far superior choice.
2. There is already an enterprise character in this event, but lizard Geordi would’ve been the only Tng character. It’s a good idea to spend out the series representation as much as possible.
I’ve got my own theories as to why lizard Geordi wasn’t chosen, but I’ll keep them to myself for now.
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We tried to explain these points in the designated "Art Feedback" thread in Engineering, but it seems that thread was there to gather very general/basic pointers (and maybe to let players vent off to the side). What was relayed back to DB was likely missing relevant details of our feedback which can help art come together. It's an issue to even have to explain to a card game company about how to art (not that the "soul" of art can even be covered in a checklist, but some specifics can help given the situation).
Little stuff. Like here:
On the left we've got Commander Chapel's fingers (what's happening here? Where do the fingers even connect to the hand?)
On the right, the shading on Temporal Seven's fingers at least gives us a sense of what's going on - defining the knuckles, the form/roundness of the fingers, looking like a body part instead of some flat noodles or something.
Voicing our concerns is in the interest of the game, and for doing justice to the universe and characters of Trek. We want DB to succeed and for the game to have longevity.
Imagine the additional players who could be obtained and retained, and the additional pack sales that would happen if people thought, "wow that art is absolutely awesome and doesn't look like an 8 year old drew it." If the art was impressive or even just not embarrassing every other week, DB would make more sales.
One of the things that came through in the Art Feedback thread is that players like the shading, gradient lighting and other details lending to a more painting-like appearance in a lot of the older cards (1* Spock, Commander T'Pol, Temporal Agent 7, First Maje Haron).
The player base doesn't seem to agree with the new "style" direction with hard neon outlines, lack of shading, less details (hair, hands, Klingon ridges etc) and other aspects which lead to a more cartoony and cut-out appearance.
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What EXISTING 4* crew would have worked? DBs been listening to some feedback from at least from some of the userbase requesting more use of existing characters in events. (And I know not something everyone wanted... but some of us have been asking for a return to this for a while)
We get 2 new toons, both of which are VERY underwhelming:
Mutated Paris (4/4): Dip 805 / Med 477 (in Contrast to Victorian Pulaskis Dip 986 / Med 614)
Loque´eque Sato (1/5): Dip 817 Sci 491 (because... thats what most People get for quiet a while)
And on top of that, we dont even get a 4/4 Paris, but only a 3/4, meaning he´s not only worse than most of the stuff we got, we also cant even freeze him unless we magically get a fourth one.
So basically, this Event seems good for absolute newbies that are lacking in Diplomacy shuttle toons (I have 15 guys that have a better Diplo stat in my active roster), but then again, those wont be able to get a Sato and probably only a 2/4 Paris (thats 621 Diplo then).
Mutated Paris is shocked by what's going on below 😂
That's literally always the case with pure Faction events. You either have to gamble on packs, run a 4* citation, or pay 10$ if you want him now. Arguments about whether or not that's "fair" to any given person aside, it's decent business sense to give the average player an excuse to drop dil or money on these packs.
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Well, I´d be tempted to spend 650 dili on a pack (or even buy a citation at some Point) if I know its worthwhile. With Paris, it isnt. Unless he instakills everything in the Arena, he has no place in my roster (and many Players that Play over a year now)
This version of Paris is the only version of him with DIP. Eventually this will be useful in a faction event where a high DIP version will be helpful. You might not like his stats (I think they're kinda weird) but that doesn't mean he isn't useful.
Also you're leaving DIL on the table. Unless you have 350+ immortals. Than grats on having 350 immortals.
You won't be alone. I'm more interested in getting the chrons and supply kits...sheesh.
I think using crew without both skills in an 'and' slot is both missing out on points and it leads to a higher chance of server failure since the shown percentage is not accurate based on my experience.
Same here. I didn't even use a time boost or kick-start of any kind. Just ran 12, and opened more to run. This is the first faction event I've ever played where I literally don't care. These 6 mission only factions are killing ALL of the fun and making it so that you have to grind much harder to do anything. I now regret re-upping my monthly card.
This was never intended to help with the lag. This is a money grab plan and simple. Spend money, buy dil, speed up shuttles.
Exactly. The "lag reduction" was all deflection. Today just proved it. The lag was the worst I've seen in a LONG time
That being said, I also kept my 90 mins boost. Utterly uninspiring event.
And it's great for the newer players too. I remember the first time I managed to FF a ranked 4* was off an event the the community at large didn't care much about. Worked out great for me! Let the younglings have a bone once in a while.
Yes please! I don’t have Phlox FF, and am hoping to get a few more of him from the ranked rewards. (:
So. Feel free to keep your rank under 5k. ;P
Likely a bug, I wrote a ticket for it.
A brand new 5* character that can’t really be used on any of the shuttles for the event. No Dip/Sci combos.
This company is awful. Either incompetence or complete lack of planning/communication.
There’s no excuse for this. I hadn’t spent anything in a while. I feel like a sucker for doubling up on Sato.