I normally don't complain about an unexpected events, and I really try not to complain about others complaining. But when I saw someone complain about the Thrawn character event... COME ON?!? HOW INCOMPETENT DO YOU HAVE TO BE?!? This is an event that occurred MONTHS ago. You KNEW who it would require, and they are literally one of the EAST squads in the game to acquire. People complain about how other events distracted them. How hard is it? I have had my Phoenix at 7 stars for between 2 months and 2 weeks depending upon which character. I also got CLS and yeah, I did have to spend $20 to get the Old Ben shards but aside from that I haven't spent a nickel. I have even been working on Resistance, First Order, Tusken Shaman, Clones, Sith, Lobot, Hoth Soldier, Hoth Scout, Ugnaut, Pao, Rook, and shard shop currency. I have grinded 3 stun cuffs since shard shop update. If I can do all of this and still be ready for this event, why are some people dumb enough to complain to the developers. Thanks to the 99% of people who were prepared or at least can acknowledge that their loss is their responsibility. The ship event was less expected, but honestly, the Phoenix ships are good ships, they are easy to upgrade, many people mentioned the possibility of a Grand Admiral having a new capital ship... But the character event there is no excuse for anyone not being prepared for that. I literally have his gear stocked in advance. We even had the R2 event return to help signal he would be coming back soon. And if you were so desperate to get a 5 star BB-8 that you couldn't prepare for a 7 star Thrawn, why are you complaining that yours will only be 5 stars? If you don't want a 5 star, then just focus on Thrawn. I have a few bones to pick with the devs, but I pity them having to hear complaints about things that the only way they could have made it more obvious is by literally announcing weeks in advance the exact return date of a specific character. It was hinted at though. And they did give an extra few days of warning.Good luck to everyone, Thrawn is great and I love him. Read "Thrawn" by Timothy Zahn if you haven't already. Fast read.

Many people started during the summer, after the thrawn event and may or may not have heard about the event and its requirements. Many people don't/didn't know thrawn is good. Many people had to farm characters for CLS, resistance, HAAT, etc and didn't prioritize Phoenix. Also, ALL CAPS IS AGAINST T.O.S. "DarkLord7;d-137554" wrote: COME ON?!? HOW INCOMPETENT DO YOU HAVE TO BE?!? I prefer the west squads EAST squads Pre- rework, they were not one of the EAST squadsLastly, the complaints were not that the event was coming. The exact opposite they were complaining it wasn't on the calendar, that people "were' farming them because of a dev hint then the devs seemingly went MIA and wouldn't answer why it wasn't on the calendar (still haven't other than "reasons")Etc etc, downvote

I'm not ready, but I haven't complained. Only been playing a little over two months. I'll unlock him at 6 stars though. It's R2 I am no where ready for.

I've been playing for almost two years and I'm still not ready to 7* him :D

"Napoli;c-1301299" wrote:You have a solid point. At the same time, I'm not ready for 7* for a couple of reasons. First, I'm working on teams I didn't have that received strong hints or entirely overt direction would be important. In particular, Ewoks and First Order. Additionally, in preparation for the movie, I am finishing my entire Resistance team at 7-stars. Second, I was confused when the calendar came out and Thrawn was not there. I haven't complained about it and as soon as I found out Thrawn was going to be here, I restarted my preparation that I stopped when the calendar arrived. But I wouldn't consider myself an incompetent player because I'm trying to finish FO, Resistance, and Ewok teams. Maybe you're only referring to those who complain. I can understand that. For example, if I wasn't able to get R2 or CLS and wanted them badly, I would entirely finish the team as soon as possible and would have no reason to complain. If you are referring to everyone who isn't prepared for Thrawn this time around, however, there are some reasons that have to do more with lack of resources than lack of competency.Yeah. T7 of Thrawn is hard. I am just saying some people aren't even hitting t6 and complaining about devs not giving time. The only problem is the amped up difficulty of the event. But I am really just referring to shard farming.

"Tamonizer;c-1301831" wrote:It's funny how they censor post that complain against themselves. But these toxic complaints against the playerbase are allowed. Im sure I'll get a message again saying Im violating their **** rules. ,+1Upvote

How are people not ready for Thrawn event (let the complaints begin)

FierceRevan
7 years ago
Many people started during the summer, after the thrawn event and may or may not have heard about the event and its requirements. Many people don't/didn't know thrawn is good. Many people had to farm characters for CLS, resistance, HAAT, etc and didn't prioritize Phoenix.

Also, ALL CAPS IS AGAINST T.O.S.
"DarkLord7;d-137554" wrote:
COME ON?!? HOW INCOMPETENT DO YOU HAVE TO BE?!?
I prefer the west squads
EAST squads

Pre- rework, they were not one of the EAST squads

Lastly, the complaints were not that the event was coming. The exact opposite they were complaining it wasn't on the calendar, that people "were' farming them because of a dev hint then the devs seemingly went MIA and wouldn't answer why it wasn't on the calendar (still haven't other than "reasons")
Etc etc, downvote
DHV_Morigen
7 years ago
I'm not ready, but I haven't complained. Only been playing a little over two months. I'll unlock him at 6 stars though.

It's R2 I am no where ready for.
1amyourfath3r
7 years ago
I've been playing for almost two years and I'm still not ready to 7* him :D
NGFury
7 years ago
"Napoli;c-1301299" wrote:
You have a solid point. At the same time, I'm not ready for 7* for a couple of reasons. First, I'm working on teams I didn't have that received strong hints or entirely overt direction would be important. In particular, Ewoks and First Order. Additionally, in preparation for the movie, I am finishing my entire Resistance team at 7-stars. Second, I was confused when the calendar came out and Thrawn was not there.

I haven't complained about it and as soon as I found out Thrawn was going to be here, I restarted my preparation that I stopped when the calendar arrived.

But I wouldn't consider myself an incompetent player because I'm trying to finish FO, Resistance, and Ewok teams. Maybe you're only referring to those who complain. I can understand that. For example, if I wasn't able to get R2 or CLS and wanted them badly, I would entirely finish the team as soon as possible and would have no reason to complain. If you are referring to everyone who isn't prepared for Thrawn this time around, however, there are some reasons that have to do more with lack of resources than lack of competency.

Yeah. T7 of Thrawn is hard. I am just saying some people aren't even hitting t6 and complaining about devs not giving time. The only problem is the amped up difficulty of the event. But I am really just referring to shard farming.
FierceRevan
7 years ago
"Tamonizer;c-1301831" wrote:
It's funny how they censor post that complain against themselves. But these toxic complaints against the playerbase are allowed.

Im sure I'll get a message again saying Im violating their **** rules.

,+1

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NicWester
7 years ago
The one semi-viable excuse for not being ready is if you ignored Chopper, because last time around all the videos and guides were hyping everyone for Sabine.

Thing is, Sabine is bad (for this event) and Chopper is amazing and fantastic in general, but specifically for this event. That's a thing folks have only figured out within the last few months, and especially once TBs started using two nodes with Phoenix Squad. Now we know much better.
NGFury
7 years ago
I did get him 7 stars in a 3 star victory tonight. Very tough event but eventually luck favors you. Luck is the only way anyone ever beats Thrawn. Not wits, not strength, luck.
NGFury
7 years ago
"NicWester;c-1301967" wrote:
The one semi-viable excuse for not being ready is if you ignored Chopper, because last time around all the videos and guides were hyping everyone for Sabine.

Thing is, Sabine is bad (for this event) and Chopper is amazing and fantastic in general, but specifically for this event. That's a thing folks have only figured out within the last few months, and especially once TBs started using two nodes with Phoenix Squad. Now we know much better.

The zSabine looks incredible, but in all honesty, zKanan makes me even less likely to get her. Here is why:
1. Ezra gives the team a straight offense boost, so critical hits aren't necessary for stronger hits (although I have been looking at maybe replacing him with Sabine), but his dispell ability and assist calling ability are quite effective, and his multi attacks are excellent. If I can find the time to get her to 7 stars and high gear, I might yet replace him with Sabine, but she would have to be zeta.
2. Kanan seemed weaker, but his counter chance makes the Phoenix team really spiky towards AoE attackers, and his zeta will make Phoenix madly fast.
3. Chopper for the health regen and protection up. He also dispels, has a good evading taunt, and boosts Phoenix with Buffs. His zeta allows for assists, which is nice.
4. Zeb gives the team an epic protection boost, and his protection regeneration is mandatory. His daze is excellent, his stun is very handy, stagger can also serve a purpose, and another protection boosting special. He keeps them durable through node after node of GW.
5. Hera is an obvious essential because her leadership makes Phoenix worth using. It's the cruelest irony that her unique is the least helpful.
6. Sabine looks great after the zeta update, but I am almost afraid of what a strong counter attacking enemy would do if she hit them with so many light attacks.
Krjst0ff
Seasoned Newcomer
7 years ago
"DarkLord7;d-137554" wrote:
I normally don't complain about an unexpected events, and I really try not to complain about others complaining. But when I saw someone complain about the Thrawn character event... COME ON?!? HOW INCOMPETENT DO YOU HAVE TO BE?!? This is an event that occurred MONTHS ago. You KNEW who it would require, and they are literally one of the EAST squads in the game to acquire. People complain about how other events distracted them. How hard is it?

+1 OP ... I've been curious about the same thing.

The first time R2 came around, I barely got him to 6 stars because my Empires weren't ready.
The first time Thrawn came around, I didn't unlock him because my Phoenix didn't exist.
That's when I decided to get a bit more serious about my farming.

During the last 3 months, I have:
- Farmed Resistance to 7*
- Farmed FO to 7* (minus 9 shards on FOST). Only got 5* BB8 the first time because low lvl abilities.
- Farmed Phoenix to 7*
- Farmed Leia, Farmboy and Old Ben to 7*
- Geared all of the above to at least G8.
- Upgraded abilities on Resistance, Phoenix and EP IV toons. FO are next.
- Farmed Teebo, Datcha and ATF to 7*
- Farmed Shore Tropper and Nihilus to 5* and getting close to 6.
- Farmed Hoth Soldier and Scout to 5 and 6*.
- Farmed countless mods.
- Enhanced gear, abilities and mods on my arena team enough to get from 500-ish to top 100.
- Upgraded gear and abilities on my Empires enough to unlock 7* R2 on his second time around.
- Defended my position in top 30 in fleet.
- Unlocked zeta abilities on Finn, R2 and Thrawn, with a fourth half way done by now.

I have bought a few crystal packs here and there for refreshing nodes and energy, but my total doesn't exceed $100.
dantefire107
7 years ago
Meh...

It wasn’t on the original calendar...people complained.
It’s now been pushed up in timeframe, which in my opinion is a great move...people complain.

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