1) The events from the devs are constantly improving. We all loved the different roles the characters played in this one (especially Ben). 2) Even though some people had to farm a toon from 0 shards, there were packs available for purchase and enough time to bring that toon to 7*. 3) Luke is awesome. It's nice to finally get a toon on the first go of an event. Congrats to those that unlocked him. For those that didn't, you'll get him next time. I personally missed Yoda and EP and only 5* R2 and Thrawn. Just don't put off farming what you need until the last minute again. Finish now so that you are ready. 4) We need to continue expanding our rosters (they hinted it for territory battles). Some of us struggle to chase the meta for arena, myself included. Over the past few months, it's been more fun to expand my roster for the rest of the game. 5) High risk / high reward - If it wasn't for the forums and everyone theorycrafting, I wouldn't have started farming Ben and Leia well before the event. Sometimes it pays off to listen to the community. For that, thank you. It was a risk, but it paid off.

Devs often leave hints. This time around they told us Luke would rejoin "old friends." People who are paying attention put 2 and 2 together.

"DarkHelmet;d-126589" wrote:2) Even though some people had to farm a toon from 0 shards, there were packs available for purchase and enough time to bring that toon to 7*.Ehhh... I broadly agree with you, but I disagree here. Three or more refreshes a day to get within spitting distance so you can pay $20 to get a character doesn't seem like enough time to me. Especially if you need to gear that character, too."slickdealer;c-1220643" wrote:Devs often leave hints. This time around they told us Luke would rejoin "old friends." People who are paying attention put 2 and 2 together. I'm also going to pull out a yellow card on this. Players always--ALWAYS--come up with dumb theories any time the developers say anything. Unless it's datamined information, it's always wrong. This is the one time people got it right and folks are crowing about it like they're never wrong. I don't blame anyone for healthy skepticism when it comes to player predictions.

I hoped they followed the previous template when we can unlock at 5*. This change to 7* unlock is a disappointment.

"Tarugo91;c-1220678" wrote:I hoped they followed the previous template when we can unlock at 5*. This change to 7* unlock is a disappointment. I kind of agree. What's the point of stars if owning the character is either yes or no? On the other hand, it's nice to have thrawn pvp viable.. But I'm itching to try him in a raid. (only 5* for me)

"Mkalmurphy;c-1220710" wrote:What's the point of stars if owning the character is either yes or no? Adding to that, I got CL but I was only able to get him to G8 and his abilities aren't maxed in any category. In other words, he kinda stinks and will continue to stink for me for a little while. I wonder how many people have CL yet don't have him built up to where he's viable. And I wonder how long it will take me to get him there. I never hoarded gear for him because I had to gear up the team just to get him, so this is all on me.At the same time, I consider it a fortunate problem to have, knowing that plenty of people would like to be in my shoes but can't be.

What we learned from the CLS event

danrussoa
8 years ago
That's all great. What do those us of with little to do to our rosters but farm a few stragglers and keep grinding out the same few gear pieces do while waiting?
Haunting_Kmety
8 years ago
"danrussoa;c-1220754" wrote:
That's all great. What do those us of with little to do to our rosters but farm a few stragglers and keep grinding out the same few gear pieces do while waiting?

Continue getting ready for territory battles.
Haunting_Kmety
8 years ago
"AnakedJaywalker;c-1220761" wrote:
"Kevern_Zaksor;c-1220745" wrote:
6. Unlocking a character can now require up to ten seven-star characters.

7. JKL could quite easily require up to 15 7* characters and a minimum of 30 heroic rancor raids + however many territory battles are required to unlock Hoth Han, Leia and Hermit Yoda.

If CLS is required for JKL, and he most likely will, then yes having 10+ characters isn't far fetched. Use this opportunity to think about who was involved with his journey and continue farming.
riffinator24
New Spectator
8 years ago
"Widget_gadget;c-1220815" wrote:
Statement #2 is false. The other statements are mostly true.

What's wrong with #2?
RapidDevil85
8 years ago
6. shard drop rates are altered at certain times to gain revenue.

It's very rare that I do any hating. I love the game and I think the devs do a great job. However, I've never experienced a drop rate as poor as old ben's. As I sim another 12 battles with 0 shards I'm glad the event is nearly over. 'It's just bad rng' - I don't buy it.
riffinator24
New Spectator
8 years ago
"Rapid;c-1220825" wrote:
6. shard drop rates are altered at certain times to gain revenue.

It's very rare that I do any hating. I love the game and I think the devs do a great job. However, I've never experienced a drop rate as poor as old ben's. As I sim another 12 battles with 0 shards I'm glad the event is nearly over. 'It's just bad rng' - I don't buy it.

But it is just bad RNG
Haunting_Kmety
8 years ago
The drop rate has been stated at about 33%. You go through bad spells, and those stick with you. Just try to remember that you will get higher than the average drop at other times.
NicWester
8 years ago
"Rapid;c-1220825" wrote:
6. shard drop rates are altered at certain times to gain revenue.

It's very rare that I do any hating. I love the game and I think the devs do a great job. However, I've never experienced a drop rate as poor as old ben's. As I sim another 12 battles with 0 shards I'm glad the event is nearly over. 'It's just bad rng' - I don't buy it.

I guarantee you it isn't. With one refresh a day, I was on pace to finish him in time if the event started at the end of the month. I was getting 12-15 a day, which is above expectations. Once I saw the event was shorter and started earlier, I stopped. But the odds weren't monkied.
Dewlmenow
8 years ago
"DarkHelmet;d-126589" wrote:

2) Even though some people had to farm a toon from 0 shards, there were packs available for purchase and enough time to bring that toon to 7*.

This is absolutely false as someone who gave up after doing 3 refreshes every day until I got a total of 6 shards in a 2 day period. If there was another week I would agree with you, but there wasn't.
TofuATAT
8 years ago
Sorry but I don't feel bad about anyone that needed Luke or old ben to get CLS, it's obvious, old Ben was Luke's mentor, Luke was said it would be needed, and we'll I hear some people complain about R2, but he was his teammate forever and ever!!!!!!! Leia and Han, ok, not so obvious, apart that leia is Luke's sister, so....