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

WrathofCaedus
8 years ago
"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 like 1 or 2 rare, and powerful toons, only unlocking at 7*... it's nice that they keep trying to change aspects of the game. You can't please everyone, and there will be hits & misses, but I like they're trying different things. They make us farm toons we wouldn't have otherwise but they tend to rework, and thus make them worthwhile as well...
Player_js3t46np
8 years ago
"TofuMao;c-1220862" wrote:
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....

The developers said something about Luke and his friends... Would someone have been wrong to start farming Wedge and Biggs for the CLS event? They were his friends.

Point is, stop pretending you had any idea what the requirements were going to be. Anyone would be completely logical to have farmed Luke, Leia, Biggs, Wedge and Han, especially since we had no idea R2 would be back.
TofuATAT
8 years ago
"Kevern_Zaksor;c-1220878" wrote:
"TofuMao;c-1220862" wrote:
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....

The developers said something about Luke and his friends... Would someone have been wrong to start farming Wedge and Biggs for the CLS event? They were his friends.

Point is, stop pretending you had any idea what the requirements were going to be. Anyone would be completely logical to have farmed Luke, Leia, Biggs, Wedge and Han, especially since we had no idea R2 would be back.

Well I had no idea and my old ben was already 7* when that was announced, but still, I would've farmed him, he was his mentor, come on, and it wouldn't have hurt anyone to farm wedge and Biggs AKA as Wiggs, because their ships rock, so another good thing, if you have been farming nightsisters it's your own fault.
And R2, everyone had 3 months to prepare for him as we did with palpatine, I didn't unlock him first time around but had everything ready for take 2, just planning unless of being stubborn.
Only doubt was chewbaka to be needed, but as his name states, he is clone wars chewie, so couldn't fit, even though I farmed him to close to 6* when Luke's friends were announced. Didn't hurt me at all to farm chewie a bit, might be needed one day along with CUP and nightsisters.
AbC3367a6394341
8 years ago
"Kevern_Zaksor;c-1220878" wrote:

The developers said something about Luke and his friends... Would someone have been wrong to start farming Wedge and Biggs for the CLS event? They were his friends.

The wording they used was "familiar faces." And yes - someone who thought Wedge and Biggs were faces more familiar than Han, Leia, R2 or Ben wasn't thinking through this very well.
TofuATAT
8 years ago
"AnakedJaywalker;c-1220897" wrote:
"ColonelTravis;c-1220893" wrote:
"Kevern_Zaksor;c-1220878" wrote:

The developers said something about Luke and his friends... Would someone have been wrong to start farming Wedge and Biggs for the CLS event? They were his friends.

The wording they used was "familiar faces." And yes - someone who thought Wedge and Biggs were faces more familiar than Han, Leia, R2 or Ben wasn't thinking through this very well.

The opposite really, he grew up with Biggs, he'd known the others between 1 and 6 days for the timing of this event.

So what's wrong with having farmed wiggs as well, I'd say he's the most used toon in ships right now, used by DS and LS players...
AbC3367a6394341
8 years ago
"AnakedJaywalker;c-1220897" wrote:
"ColonelTravis;c-1220893" wrote:
"Kevern_Zaksor;c-1220878" wrote:

The developers said something about Luke and his friends... Would someone have been wrong to start farming Wedge and Biggs for the CLS event? They were his friends.

The wording they used was "familiar faces." And yes - someone who thought Wedge and Biggs were faces more familiar than Han, Leia, R2 or Ben wasn't thinking through this very well.

The opposite really, he grew up with Biggs, he'd known the others between 1 and 6 days for the timing of this event.

Familiar faces to us. Not Luke. No one anywhere between 1977-83 had a Wedge/Biggs poster on their wall.
RushForGoals
8 years ago
Everything is good, except the event was panic started. LOL.

When R2 event was first introduced, many hoped that the event would overlap with EP event. But you know what happened - it started after EP ended. Now Luke event was started when R2 was still running.

Edit: My bad, I meant EP started after R2 event. LOL.
LukeDukem8
New Spectator
8 years ago
I was 1 shard in for ob after i heard the announcement...with 5 refresh everyday( and a ton of complaining) and the pack i got him today. Avg 31.25% drop rate, start to finish. Plus i hope they do the 7* gate in the future because unlocking him at 7 and paying 100 credits was awesome. In the end, the farm was a pain and wasnt thrilled about the short time frame, but it is a free game, and they need to make money. Thats business.
PyrrhusRex
8 years ago
"AnakedJaywalker;c-1220761" wrote:
many territory battles are required to unlock Hoth Han, Leia and Hermit Yoda.

Actually, we have no idea what is required to unlock Captain Han Solo.
SomeSignNaw
8 years ago
"NicWester;c-1220654" wrote:

"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.

Exactly this and as they say resource management is very important in this game. I was waiting to get the real information from the devs before committing resources to something I don't want. I'll get my OB to 7* one day before the event ends without spending, but I don't really like forced farming.

I also expected something different. While the first 4 phases have been refreshingly different it's still the same legendary event that requires 7* toons to get a 7* toon. Additionally I expected the flash events to somehow advance the story but ... they are completely meaningless when it comes to Luke's journey. The rewards don't even give gear that players already didn't have fazillions.

I don't know, I feel disappointed overall here. Can't wait for the next forced farm of a toon of no value anywhere else than the next event.