As a huge fan of this game who actually has a life (which I assume most of us do) I cannot stand the concept of the Flash Events. Having an event that lasts only an hour has to be one of the worst ideas I have ever heard of. When playing the game gets in the way of life, people will start to quit. I don't want to be required to play the game for 10 minutes just because you say that between 8-9 pm I have to do something.And I for sure can't stop in the middle of work to try and do an event that lasts more than a couple seconds (in other words please do not compare these to the log in rewards at noon, six and nine (or one, 7 and 10 in DST) and last 2 hours, I can turn the game on for a second collect the reward and then actually play at some other time when I am not at my job). Rant Over

I like flash events. Sometimes I miss them. That is my choice. .........Yep that's all I have to say.

Your point is fair. FYI for this event you can reliably auto Tier 3 if you put it on basic only. So shouldn't take much real time.

For me, they definitely didn't add anything positive to my experience.

That's your choice though. Many people are missing them when it is not there choice.The other window events (the daily energy awards) happen every day at the exact same time and only take a second to obtain the reward.These flash events pop up randomly, not sure what days or what times they are and they are not click a button rewards. You actually have to play an event which takes several minutes. So if you are busy at all you lose out.

"Olddumper;c-1133391" wrote:I like flash events. Sometimes I miss them. That is my choice. .........Yep that's all I have to say. 2/10 not a haiku

Flash Events - bad idea or worst idea ever

renkema79
8 years ago
Don't worry, you are not missing much. out of the 6 possible rewards, 4 I really need. I get shit I already have thousands of...why does EA have to put useless stuff in these?
VTPHAM02
8 years ago
I feel neutral in this. I don't think it really enhanced my experience, but they didn't make it bad either
Player_3rdj90o9
8 years ago
"Undutchable;c-1133571" wrote:
Don't worry, you are not missing much. out of the 6 possible rewards, 4 I really need. I get **** I already have thousands of...why does EA have to put useless stuff in these?

It is not useless to a lot of players. Purple gears are super useful.
Jonathan7Luke
8 years ago
"HorishBathens;c-1133399" wrote:
For me, they definitely didn't add anything positive to my experience.

Well said. +1
Allembrande
8 years ago
"Winstar;c-1133415" wrote:
"Tromedlov13;d-116755" wrote:
As a huge fan of this game who actually has a life (which I assume most of us do) I cannot stand the concept of the Flash Events. Having an event that lasts only an hour has to be one of the worst ideas I have ever heard of. When playing the game gets in the way of life, people will start to quit. I don't want to be required to play the game for 10 minutes just because you say that between 8-9 pm I have to do something.

And I for sure can't stop in the middle of work to try and do an event that lasts more than a couple seconds (in other words please do not compare these to the log in rewards at noon, six and nine (or one, 7 and 10 in DST) and last 2 hours, I can turn the game on for a second collect the reward and then actually play at some other time when I am not at my job).

Rant Over

If you miss some you miss some. Not the end of the world and there's always next time. and if it's not a flash event to be upset over this time because of life, it'll be something else.

Good luck.

It is, however, objectionable that the designer has created a feature which rewards people who sculpt their life around a game. That type of behavior should never be rewarded or even encouraged.
Player_3rdj90o9
8 years ago
"Allembrande;c-1133582" wrote:
"Winstar;c-1133415" wrote:
"Tromedlov13;d-116755" wrote:
As a huge fan of this game who actually has a life (which I assume most of us do) I cannot stand the concept of the Flash Events. Having an event that lasts only an hour has to be one of the worst ideas I have ever heard of. When playing the game gets in the way of life, people will start to quit. I don't want to be required to play the game for 10 minutes just because you say that between 8-9 pm I have to do something.

And I for sure can't stop in the middle of work to try and do an event that lasts more than a couple seconds (in other words please do not compare these to the log in rewards at noon, six and nine (or one, 7 and 10 in DST) and last 2 hours, I can turn the game on for a second collect the reward and then actually play at some other time when I am not at my job).

Rant Over

If you miss some you miss some. Not the end of the world and there's always next time. and if it's not a flash event to be upset over this time because of life, it'll be something else.

Good luck.

It is, however, objectionable that the designer has created a feature which rewards people who sculpt their life around a game. That type of behavior should never be rewarded or even encouraged.

It rewards people who play the game more...why should it not be rewarded? I mean they do it with daily login rewards and refreshes of stores and energy throughout the day.

It takes like one minute to play and I get extra gear. If I miss it..oh well.
renkema79
8 years ago
"Calbear949;c-1133579" wrote:
"Undutchable;c-1133571" wrote:
Don't worry, you are not missing much. out of the 6 possible rewards, 4 I really need. I get **** I already have thousands of...why does EA have to put useless stuff in these?

It is not useless to a lot of players. Purple gears are super useful.

Mk 4 stun guns are worthless. You'll have thousands because you can farm them in the challenges.
Player_3rdj90o9
8 years ago
"Undutchable;c-1133597" wrote:
"Calbear949;c-1133579" wrote:
"Undutchable;c-1133571" wrote:
Don't worry, you are not missing much. out of the 6 possible rewards, 4 I really need. I get **** I already have thousands of...why does EA have to put useless stuff in these?

It is not useless to a lot of players. Purple gears are super useful.

Mk 4 stun guns are worthless. You'll have thousands because you can farm then in the challenges.

You can also get Mark V stun guns, Mark III Carbs, Mk III holo, Mk II gels, MK III stun cuffs, MK V furnance gear...and omegas.

I need a lot of all of those.

Any additional chances I can get to get them are welcome.
renkema79
8 years ago
"Calbear949;c-1133603" wrote:
"Undutchable;c-1133597" wrote:
"Calbear949;c-1133579" wrote:
"Undutchable;c-1133571" wrote:
Don't worry, you are not missing much. out of the 6 possible rewards, 4 I really need. I get **** I already have thousands of...why does EA have to put useless stuff in these?

It is not useless to a lot of players. Purple gears are super useful.

Mk 4 stun guns are worthless. You'll have thousands because you can farm then in the challenges.

You can also get Mark V stun guns, Mark III Carbs, Mk III holo, Mk II gels, MK III stun cuffs, MK V furnance gear...and omegas.

I need a lot of all of those.

Any additional chances I can get to get them are welcome.

You're not reading my original point, I need those but always seem to get the stuff that can be farmed in challenges. Why include these as rewards.
TheChampionBum
8 years ago
"Undutchable;c-1133617" wrote:
"Calbear949;c-1133603" wrote:
"Undutchable;c-1133597" wrote:
"Calbear949;c-1133579" wrote:
"Undutchable;c-1133571" wrote:
Don't worry, you are not missing much. out of the 6 possible rewards, 4 I really need. I get **** I already have thousands of...why does EA have to put useless stuff in these?

It is not useless to a lot of players. Purple gears are super useful.

Mk 4 stun guns are worthless. You'll have thousands because you can farm then in the challenges.

You can also get Mark V stun guns, Mark III Carbs, Mk III holo, Mk II gels, MK III stun cuffs, MK V furnance gear...and omegas.

I need a lot of all of those.

Any additional chances I can get to get them are welcome.

You're not reading my original point, I need those but always seem to get the stuff that can be farmed in challenges. Why include these as rewards.

In your case, you're just getting bad RNG. I recommend doing the third tier as that hasn't netted me challenge gear a single time.