2000y2k
02-06-2014, 04:31 PM
Looking back to 2013 we had LTQs that were reasonable for the average player to complete. We used original fighters on maps, had to upgrade unit buildings to complete them, and had the opportunity to pre set in hopes of completing the LTQ with low gold like in the link below to a June 2013 LTQ.
http://www.funzio.com/forum/showthread.php?53995-Extreme-Measures-LTQ-Walkthrough
It took planning and thought of what should I pre set and should I upgrade a unit building or upgrade a cash or boost building and wait on the unit building in hopes the next LTQ won't require the unit building at a level mine is not at yet? I was unable to complete multiple LTQs in the past because I chose, as part of my strategy, to hold off on a unit building upgrade to do a boost building instead. Sure I was upset that I could not do the full LTQ but that was part of the game. The players who played longer than I and/or upgraded the unit buildings were rewarded with the better units from the event and they deserved it.
After missing a few LTQs because my unit buildigs were not at the right level I decided to go map by map and check which unit building I needed to upgrade next and did so until all my unit buildings were at the right level. That was my strategy. As I waited for that unit building to upgrade I pre set as I went along to be ready for the next LTQ. All part of my strategy.
Unfortunately the game changed, Gree started adding new NPCs just for the LTQs and took away the need and use of unit buildings. All NPCs added to maps now require zero units and do not require unit buildings. So no longer is the need for unit buildings to complete an LTQ. Fine.
At least I could still pre set the NPCs when they were added to the maps. So when the Omega War Chopper was offered in an LTQ that had a boost of +4 energy per minute in August/September 2013 I forked over the almost 3 vaults needed to secure the unit thinking this will save me money long term by being able to pre set the NPCs and was part of my strategy.
While Gree has said they don't want players pre setting NPCs it was still possible and part of the game. You still had 2-3 days to pre set the new NPCs so the Chopper was still a great unit and I could get closer to the final unit by having it.
Now the Chopper is basically worthless. NPCs come out when LTQs start and even if they didn't doubling the energy required from around 100k energy to at least 200k with no time to pre set killed that idea.
Looking at the current FLTQ it's clear the only goal now is to spend money. No unit buildings required, no planning by your faction on what 12 players need to pre set so we can hit the final level no strategy. In the past FLTQs we would look for walkthroughs for the final few levels so we knew what was needed and have specific players work together to pre set the final levels. No more. With 3+ million required energy to complete the faction goal it's not possible to complete for little to no gold.
I guess my point of this drawn out thread is that the strategy of events and specifically LTQs is that there is no skill or planning left that makes the event fun. Now it seems you just have to purchase the gold needed to get the units you want. I don't mind spending real money on a game and have spent at least $2,000 on this one. Far more than I ever expected to spend. However now the game part of this game seems to be missing. Big parts of the game are now pointless that were once a major portion of it like unit buildings, defense buildings, and all the maps to name a few.
While I debated quiting the game with some faction members today I really don't want to quit. I enjoy finding intel on events and working with my team to do well in this game. A game where you buy units to get better stats is not a fun game. Sure I purchased the Chopper but I have only done that one time to get a unit I thought would help me long term.
The strategy and planning of this game has been slowly dying and I hope you can correct this soon. I have enjoyed this game a lot and have what I think a pretty good stats with 14.8 million attack and 17.6 million defense at around level 230 but you must bring the game back into this game. I enjoy my faction and other players I have met in other factions as well.
I'm not quiting and not making an "I won" thread saying I deleted the game post I am asking that you make the game better and restore what was once a great game.
http://www.funzio.com/forum/showthread.php?53995-Extreme-Measures-LTQ-Walkthrough
It took planning and thought of what should I pre set and should I upgrade a unit building or upgrade a cash or boost building and wait on the unit building in hopes the next LTQ won't require the unit building at a level mine is not at yet? I was unable to complete multiple LTQs in the past because I chose, as part of my strategy, to hold off on a unit building upgrade to do a boost building instead. Sure I was upset that I could not do the full LTQ but that was part of the game. The players who played longer than I and/or upgraded the unit buildings were rewarded with the better units from the event and they deserved it.
After missing a few LTQs because my unit buildigs were not at the right level I decided to go map by map and check which unit building I needed to upgrade next and did so until all my unit buildings were at the right level. That was my strategy. As I waited for that unit building to upgrade I pre set as I went along to be ready for the next LTQ. All part of my strategy.
Unfortunately the game changed, Gree started adding new NPCs just for the LTQs and took away the need and use of unit buildings. All NPCs added to maps now require zero units and do not require unit buildings. So no longer is the need for unit buildings to complete an LTQ. Fine.
At least I could still pre set the NPCs when they were added to the maps. So when the Omega War Chopper was offered in an LTQ that had a boost of +4 energy per minute in August/September 2013 I forked over the almost 3 vaults needed to secure the unit thinking this will save me money long term by being able to pre set the NPCs and was part of my strategy.
While Gree has said they don't want players pre setting NPCs it was still possible and part of the game. You still had 2-3 days to pre set the new NPCs so the Chopper was still a great unit and I could get closer to the final unit by having it.
Now the Chopper is basically worthless. NPCs come out when LTQs start and even if they didn't doubling the energy required from around 100k energy to at least 200k with no time to pre set killed that idea.
Looking at the current FLTQ it's clear the only goal now is to spend money. No unit buildings required, no planning by your faction on what 12 players need to pre set so we can hit the final level no strategy. In the past FLTQs we would look for walkthroughs for the final few levels so we knew what was needed and have specific players work together to pre set the final levels. No more. With 3+ million required energy to complete the faction goal it's not possible to complete for little to no gold.
I guess my point of this drawn out thread is that the strategy of events and specifically LTQs is that there is no skill or planning left that makes the event fun. Now it seems you just have to purchase the gold needed to get the units you want. I don't mind spending real money on a game and have spent at least $2,000 on this one. Far more than I ever expected to spend. However now the game part of this game seems to be missing. Big parts of the game are now pointless that were once a major portion of it like unit buildings, defense buildings, and all the maps to name a few.
While I debated quiting the game with some faction members today I really don't want to quit. I enjoy finding intel on events and working with my team to do well in this game. A game where you buy units to get better stats is not a fun game. Sure I purchased the Chopper but I have only done that one time to get a unit I thought would help me long term.
The strategy and planning of this game has been slowly dying and I hope you can correct this soon. I have enjoyed this game a lot and have what I think a pretty good stats with 14.8 million attack and 17.6 million defense at around level 230 but you must bring the game back into this game. I enjoy my faction and other players I have met in other factions as well.
I'm not quiting and not making an "I won" thread saying I deleted the game post I am asking that you make the game better and restore what was once a great game.