Message from the EP

@CG_JohnSalera: Thanks for reviewing and considering all the feedback. Turns out we're a passionate lot. A few updates after another day of gameplay since the update:

• Thanks for the gear.
  
• Challenges seem back to where they had been (or, at least, I'm back to the highest tier that I've unlocked in each).
  
• Health bar is not a good visual gauge, but I understand you're working on it.
  
• Since the update, I'm now able to earn 3 stars on certain battles (DS Hard 6-A/B/C, 6-B and Cantina 6-F); not sure if it's the AI, though I suspect the protection on my Toons is the reason.
  
• That said, still not a fan of protection. I think you could have done the same thing by just adjusting health. As many have suggested, if protection is a permanent thing, then one should be able to replenish it (especially for GW). Or perhaps it replenishes automatically at a rate based on the Toon's protective gear.
  
• Still trying to wrap my head around the changes to Advantage. I'm not a fan of simply making the next attack an automatic crit - doesn't seem "dramatic" enough effect for something you have to use a Special Ability for. Also, the duration is a problem - CP's Victory March, FOO Marching Orders, and FOST Order Relentless should all apply Advantage for 2 turns; FOTP Keen Eye for 3. However, in all cases, the Advantage buff is gone after the next attack - this is a serious blow to FO squads.
  
• Love the new Omega events - keep that up for sure.
  
• Like the Ewok events, and would love to see more events that focus on specific squads (e.g., Droids, Rebels, Scoundrels, FO, etc.) - seems to me that this is the best way to entice players (myself included) to develop Toons they wouldn't normally bother with.
  

Again, while change is hard (especially when it disrupts a player's investment), I think there are a number of us trying to keep an open mind and give this update a fair shake. I also understand that some of these changes may be laying groundwork for further updates (e.g., raids or guilds). The fact that you're listening and willing to take feedback is much appreciated!

"Marskal;312792" wrote:
Tcorneliubrv you can make a great contribution if you can somehow have an ignore function added to the forum so everyone dont have to read all your insults. Stop the personel hetz on everyone that dont share your opinion plz

I don't insult. I just state my conclusion over some complaints in here. That's it.

Good to see some response from the dev team after the game breaking update. I was thinking hot patches would be used on some of the more terminal items and it seems they were. Health bar and GW are soon to be fixed as well I hope. Kudos on the progress to this point anyway.

I actually prefer a non healable protection solution over just having a bigger health pool. If health pools where 100% refillable I would go with two high hp tanks with taunt and three healers. Arena battle would be 100% draw. As it is now, it stops one shots, but then allows you to focus fire down characters.

Just my two cents

After a couple days and the post-update fix (i.e. challenges and some other stuff) I'm getting used to it. Was frustrated at first but yes it did come to my mind that the game was getting "maxed-out" pretty quickly and it had to get slowed down...hence the mass-nerf that disappointed a lot of folks myself included. But I do think some toons need upgrading, like FOTFP that got low health, dies quickly and doesn't do the same damage as pre-update it seems (or maybe I'm mistaken). GW is still doable but harder since protection doesn't come back. But since protection is there and you buffed back the damage in the fix, if protection regenerates I feel it would get too easy. Maybe I'll get hate for saying this but to me it's not such a big change; gone back to business as usual. FYI level 73 and couple 7 stars, average ftp daily player.

p.s.: I do understand the most rage comes from PTP people and I realize their situation could be very different from mine so in no way do I think the changes affect everyone in the same way; I respect everyone's opinion, ftp or ptp players etc.

Alrighty now I might have jumped the gun on GW, sorry about that because I just wrecked the GW battles twice now but still trying to figure out how to use the Omega Ability materials.

"Grendel007;313397" wrote:

"Kabbes;301450" wrote:
If you don't enjoy the challenge of GW, I genuinely have no clue what it is that you like about this game. Working out how to beat a challenging opponent, with infinite chances to go back and try again is EXACTLY the thing RPG players have wanted from their game since the dawn of the genre. It seems that some of you just want a single button that says "WIN" that just gives it all to you on a plate.

I call bs unless you're one of those players that have 3 full 7* teams. How can you say that handicapping your team after they lose "protection" while the ai has twice your health is fun or even reasonable. Some of use don't spend tons of $$$ or have hours to play. The casual player got screwed. If you can't understand that it's your problem, not ours

I'm a casual player with only 3 7* toons, and I think GW is more fun than before. Many others feel the same way. If you can't understand that, then it's your problem, not ours.

You know it's bad when the producer has to step in to do damage control

Players aren't THIS stupid, CG. You need to be throwing a bone or 5 if you want to maintain any sort of goodwill

An the Challenges are still easy people, y'all just need a good stradigey. That's what this game is all about.

"LeftyTwoGuns;313411" wrote:
You know it's bad when the producer has to step in to do damage control

Players aren't THIS stupid, CG. You need to be throwing a bone or 5 if you want to maintain any sort of goodwill

Actually some players are that stupid. The ones who keep defending some of these bonehead decisions that are made with the sole intent of squeezing pennies out of players instead of assuring they have a good time and KEEP playing.

CG and EA, I hope you wake up and realize most are actually on to how things are going down and why. It would be nice if you'd show more appreciation to help some loosen wallets instead of all these moneygrabs that aren't worth throwing anything at, and crippling players who don't spend a fortune with so many restrictions.

A few dollars here and there adds up. Wouldn't it be better to have thousands more that put in a few dollars than a select few addicts who spend hundreds or thousands? Give us a reason to spend. Make the game fun and less tedious. Do something about these horrible drop rates. I just can't see me spending anymore on this game for energy for farming gear when I can use an entire energy refresh and get nothing. It doesn't feel good to spend money like that.

And I can't seem to make a post these days without asking for the level 8 raid gear to be moved to a higher level so those who didn't/couldn't precraft are on the same page as those who did.