So I've played for 6-7 months at this point and Luckily I had sth at 7* but I had only begun working Leia (2* when they announced the event and the requirements). So r2d2 luke and sth are done apart for a few pieces of gear. I'm currently farming old Ben and Leia. Ben shards are dropping terribly (I would happily buy a pack) and Leia who I can't push anymore than I already am since I get top rank rewards in arena. Is there going to be some way to actually gain more shards? I'm dumping gear into these toons and spending to do so, I would be upset if I couldn't get my toons to 7* on time because of the lack of ways to gain shards. Even an indication of when the event would start would help me decide whether I'm wasting my time or not. Don't mean to be passive aggressive but being a semi newer player gearing toons for more HAAT teams etc is more of a priority than gearing toons I may or may not have ready on time.

All these toons are easy farms... should easily get them all 7* in time.

Yeah i know I can get old Ben done its Leia I'm mostly worried about since there's a limit as to how much you can buy. She's half way to 5* now but she's working out as 2,3,2,3 (buys) each day rotation. So if the event pops soon then I've no way to get her completed. I know some people who need both sth and Leia, perhaps not the full amount but still both to get to 7* which makes it very tricky. They and I are willing to spend on gear and packs but just don't know if and when that'll happen.

I've been playing since the New Year, and I'm in with a shout of getting the toons farmed ready for Luke, provided the event drops in late August.I think as a noob you should be grateful that you're even potentially there or there abouts for getting the chance to unlock Luke.Don't forget that even if you get everyone to the correct star level you have no idea what gear level you will need.Just remember if you're that desperate, there's always Visa/MasterCard

Like I said gear is no issue, I spend. But I can't buy arena currency to ensure I get a toon to 7* is all I'm saying.

There is high speculation that there will be packs to buy. If you got the monies, they got the shards.

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MissPoisonIvy91
8 years ago

"Iceih_SWG;c-1208881" wrote:
"Revi;c-1208794" wrote:
All these toons are easy farms... should easily get them all 7* in time.

Why do you say it is an easy farm? I m getting 1 Old Ben every 10 sims and Leia is easy but time limited because you can not buy arena coins, you can only win them once a day.
Easy character is Aayla Secura or Anakin with a 1 every 3 sims.

And as for old Ben. I started off with 4, first couple days I got the unlock but today 3 cantina refills gave me 10 shards. It's really hard to say whether it's easy or hard as rng decides for u. If it continues like that then it's gonna be a long farm.
Player_3rdj90o9
8 years ago
Leia can't really be farm quickly...most people can only get 10-15 shards a day unless you are buying from shipment.
Jwoody1987
8 years ago
"Revi;c-1208794" wrote:
All these toons are easy farms... should easily get them all 7* in time.

False. R2-D2 is a legendary toon only acquired by having a strong enough empire team all at 7*. So no, they aren't all easy.
speedo256
8 years ago
I had the best luck on the 12energy node of cantina (Old Ben). The 8 energy node really did not treat me well at all. I had 2 Old Ben cashes in the Shard Shop, too 4 shards). So with 3 cantina refreshes per day, mostly farming the 12energy node, got the 86 shards that I needed in a week.
MissPoisonIvy91
8 years ago
"Calbear949;c-1209319" wrote:
Leia can't really be farm quickly...most people can only get 10-15 shards a day unless you are buying from shipment.

Well this is what I mean. Happy to buy a pack but it's not actually been confirmed whether a pack will be released and refreshing shipments won't guarantee she will appear so it's just a waste of crystals. Plus, the fact that 2 toons are only farmable from arena, it makes it very tricky to get both to 7* if, you don't have either yet. Luckily I started rebels so I have him before I switched to chaze but some people out there may need both. Be much easier if they put a toon in gw store to help out a little since 0 toons are in there that we need
MissPoisonIvy91
8 years ago
"Speedokillz;c-1209352" wrote:
I had the best luck on the 12energy node of cantina (Old Ben). The 8 energy node really did not treat me well at all. I had 2 Old Ben cashes in the Shard Shop, too 4 shards). So with 3 cantina refreshes per day, mostly farming the 12energy node, got the 86 shards that I needed in a week.

I may try that tonight! See if it treats me better lol
NyKynoe
8 years ago
Kozi has hinted help is on the way, its really a wait and see at this point.

I'm holding on 34/100 on OB to see what comes.
AbC3367a6394341
8 years ago
"MissPoisonIvy91;c-1209366" wrote:
"Speedokillz;c-1209352" wrote:
I had the best luck on the 12energy node of cantina (Old Ben). The 8 energy node really did not treat me well at all. I had 2 Old Ben cashes in the Shard Shop, too 4 shards). So with 3 cantina refreshes per day, mostly farming the 12energy node, got the 86 shards that I needed in a week.

I may try that tonight! See if it treats me better lol

I've read no one anywhere say the Cantina drop rate changes based on nodes. People have made spreadsheets about it. There's no point paying 12 when you can pay 8. I'm farming Ben at 8 and although I haven't written down everything I've gotten, I've been most pleased.
Player_3rdj90o9
8 years ago
"MissPoisonIvy91;c-1209366" wrote:
"Speedokillz;c-1209352" wrote:
I had the best luck on the 12energy node of cantina (Old Ben). The 8 energy node really did not treat me well at all. I had 2 Old Ben cashes in the Shard Shop, too 4 shards). So with 3 cantina refreshes per day, mostly farming the 12energy node, got the 86 shards that I needed in a week.

I may try that tonight! See if it treats me better lol

I would stay away from that strategy. RNG is fickle but pretty much that same at 8 and 12...you would need 50% better drop rate to justify the change.
PyrrhusRex
8 years ago
I farmed the 8-energy node exclusively for about 240 OB shards last month. I had a slightly-better-than-average 35-40% drop rate throughout.
RNG is RNG.