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News Credits: 3 · by **ctrlFrequency** » Sat Nov 05, 2016 11:05 am

I FINALLY got my first 4 star crystal.. and to my surprise it wasn't a dupe 4 star Viper! *throws confetti*

Got a 4 star Blast Off to add to the collection, he isn't my first choice, but hey... Blast Off's a great bot *throws confetti at Blast Off* he can totally take the place of 3 star Scream.

News Credits: 191 · by **Kurona** » Sat Nov 05, 2016 11:09 am

ctrlFrequency wrote:I FINALLY got my first 4 star crystal.. and to my surprise it wasn't a dupe 4 star Viper! *throws confetti*

Got a 4 star Blast Off to add to the collection, he isn't my first choice, but hey... Blast Off's a great bot *throws confetti at Blast Off* he can totally take the place of 3 star Scream.

A 4-star air striker? Megatron or a Devastator component aside it's hard to see how you could do better. Congrats!

News Credits: 3 · by **ctrlFrequency** » Sat Nov 05, 2016 2:34 pm

Oh aside from getting a bot I don't already have in a 2 or 3 star (or megs or Mixmaster, as I only have a 2 star Mixmaster ) or Scream in 4 star...

Okay... Blast Off is a great choice and one that will totally be an asset... just would like to see a new one in my collection. Though I now have a stars of Blast Off :-)

and a 4 star replacement for the 3 star Screamer :-)

News Credits: 191 · by **Kurona** » Sat Nov 05, 2016 2:38 pm

ctrlFrequency wrote:Oh aside from getting a bot I don't already have in a 2 or 3 star (or megs or Mixmaster, as I only have a 2 star Mixmaster ) or Scream in 4 star...

Okay... Blast Off is a great choice and one that will totally be an asset... just would like to see a new one in my collection. Though I now have a stars of Blast Off and a 4 star replacement for the 3 star Screamer

Not to mention... a headstart on Bruticus~

News Credits: 226 · by **Burn** » Sat Nov 05, 2016 4:57 pm

ctrlFrequency wrote:Got a 4 star Blast Off to add to the collection, he isn't my first choice, but hey... Blast Off's a great bot *throws confetti at Blast Off* he can totally take the place of 3 star Scream.

You crank his ability up, and especially at 4*, he WILL one-shot murder defenses. He's a highly sought after character because of that.

Better start saving up that spark. :wink:

News Credits: 3 · by **ctrlFrequency** » Sat Nov 05, 2016 5:03 pm

Burn wrote:
ctrlFrequency wrote:Got a 4 star Blast Off to add to the collection, he isn't my first choice, but hey... Blast Off's a great bot *throws confetti at Blast Off* he can totally take the place of 3 star Scream.

You crank his ability up, and especially at 4*, he WILL one-shot murder defenses. He's a highly sought after character because of that.

Better start saving up that spark.

*checks in the spark jar in the HQ kitchen*

Scrap.

News Credits: 226 · by **Burn** » Sat Nov 05, 2016 5:04 pm

ctrlFrequency wrote:
Burn wrote:
ctrlFrequency wrote:Got a 4 star Blast Off to add to the collection, he isn't my first choice, but hey... Blast Off's a great bot *throws confetti at Blast Off* he can totally take the place of 3 star Scream.

You crank his ability up, and especially at 4*, he WILL one-shot murder defenses. He's a highly sought after character because of that.

Better start saving up that spark.

*checks in the spark jar in the HQ kitchen*

Scrap.

You keep plugging away in those lower leagues. Soon you'll understand.

News Credits: 3 · by **ctrlFrequency** » Sat Nov 05, 2016 5:10 pm

Burn wrote:
ctrlFrequency wrote:
Burn wrote:
ctrlFrequency wrote:Got a 4 star Blast Off to add to the collection, he isn't my first choice, but hey... Blast Off's a great bot *throws confetti at Blast Off* he can totally take the place of 3 star Scream.

You crank his ability up, and especially at 4*, he WILL one-shot murder defenses. He's a highly sought after character because of that.

Better start saving up that spark.

*checks in the spark jar in the HQ kitchen*

Scrap.

You keep plugging away in those lower leagues. Soon you'll understand.

I've been understanding for a long time now, Burn. Trust me there has been much temptation. Much temptation. But don't underestimate Tyrannacon's sad Dino eyes :-D

News Credits: 191 · by **Kurona** » Sat Nov 05, 2016 5:14 pm

3-Star Blast Off with Level 4 air strike has been the MPV of my A-team. I got especially impressed when he got to Level 40 and started one-shotting Missile Launchers.

News Credits: 119 · by **megatronus** » Sat Nov 05, 2016 6:24 pm

ctrlFrequency wrote:
Burn wrote:
ctrlFrequency wrote:
Burn wrote:
ctrlFrequency wrote:Got a 4 star Blast Off to add to the collection, he isn't my first choice, but hey... Blast Off's a great bot *throws confetti at Blast Off* he can totally take the place of 3 star Scream.

You crank his ability up, and especially at 4*, he WILL one-shot murder defenses. He's a highly sought after character because of that.

Better start saving up that spark.

*checks in the spark jar in the HQ kitchen*

Scrap.

You keep plugging away in those lower leagues. Soon you'll understand.

I've been understanding for a long time now, Burn. Trust me there has been much temptation. Much temptation. But don't underestimate Tyrannacon's sad Dino eyes

Congrats! 4* Blastoff will hustle for you, no doubt about that!

News Credits: 4 · by **King Kuuga** » Sat Nov 05, 2016 7:16 pm

Kurona wrote:So as if my luck couldn't get any better after getting a fifth Constructicon from my 3-star crystal, one of the 8-hourly free crystals just up and gives me one of the few 2-stars I was missing - Skywarp.

Oooh, 2-star skywarp is great. His ability is actually more damaging than Starscream's at comparable level, which is why I have a level 34 Skywarp and only a level 30 Starscream right now. Only caveat is that it applies damage over time so if it's a strong target, you're still going to be taking some damage while it melts, which can hurt.

News Credits: 3 · by **ctrlFrequency** » Sat Nov 05, 2016 7:19 pm

King Kuuga wrote:
Kurona wrote:So as if my luck couldn't get any better after getting a fifth Constructicon from my 3-star crystal, one of the 8-hourly free crystals just up and gives me one of the few 2-stars I was missing - Skywarp.

Oooh, 2-star skywarp is great. His ability is actually more damaging than Starscream's at comparable level, which is why I have a level 33 Skywarp and only a level 30 Starscream right now. Only caveat is that it applies damage over time so if it's a strong target, you're still going to be taking some damage while it melts, which can hurt.

l

It's all about planning anyway. I use Skywarp at his maximum range so to minimize damage.

Sometimes the flyers become sacrificial too :/

News Credits: 119 · by **megatronus** » Sat Nov 05, 2016 10:41 pm

Well, event's done :/

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Sun Nov 06, 2016 1:16 am

You guys sure the event is done? I just played it 10 minutes ago :???:

Also, my Skywarp sucks. I have him on par with the other characters in terms of upgrade but his acid is pathetic. Thundercracker is more use to me than he is (and Nightbird is like completely useless to me. She levels up quick, but dies too easily)

News Credits: 4 · by **King Kuuga** » Sun Nov 06, 2016 1:39 am

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:You guys sure the event is done? I just played it 10 minutes ago

Also, my Skywarp sucks. I have him on par with the other characters in terms of upgrade but his acid is pathetic. Thundercracker is more use to me than he is (and Nightbird is like completely useless to me. She levels up quick, but dies too easily)

I believe they mean they've completed the event, gotten to 8000 event points. It ends for all users Monday morning at 5 AM eastern standard.

Have you been upgrading your abilities? Skywarp doesn't really shine until higher levels. I remember being in your position, where his ability would only take a building down to half HP or something. Now he can one-shot most ranged weapons in zone 6 at level 34 and ability 4. (I haven't been keeping precise tabs on building levels) But keep training him and most importantly, upgrade abilities.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Sun Nov 06, 2016 1:44 am

King Kuuga wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:You guys sure the event is done? I just played it 10 minutes ago

Also, my Skywarp sucks. I have him on par with the other characters in terms of upgrade but his acid is pathetic. Thundercracker is more use to me than he is (and Nightbird is like completely useless to me. She levels up quick, but dies too easily)

I believe they mean they've completed the event, gotten to 8000 event points. It ends for all users Monday morning at 5 AM eastern standard.

Have you been upgrading your abilities? Skywarp doesn't really shine until higher levels. I remember being in your position, where his ability would only take a building down to half HP or something. Now he can one-shot most ranged weapons in zone 6 at level 34 and ability 4. (I haven't been keeping precise tabs on building levels) But keep training him and most importantly, upgrade abilities.

I've been keeping him up to date. The issue with him is that he is on C-team and despite the upgrades, yeah, still only does half damage. My low spark coupled with I need to reach level 10 HQ to upgrade 6 cons again means that is a bit of a rough road.

And dang, already 8000. I'm around 5000 now

News Credits: 3 · by **ctrlFrequency** » Sun Nov 06, 2016 8:59 am

Upgrade to 10 then. I know we are strict about the upgrading thing but if you have to, do it

News Credits: 191 · by **Kurona** » Sun Nov 06, 2016 9:02 am

Yeah, sometimes there's legit reasons to upgrade HQ before maxing out everything. Few reasons, but they do exist.

News Credits: 4 · by **King Kuuga** » Sun Nov 06, 2016 11:46 am

We will grant you an exception...... THIS TIME. :p

News Credits: 191 · by **Kurona** » Sun Nov 06, 2016 11:48 am

That said, I don't think we'll add you until you d-max out your HQ.

That was terrible and it only got worse with each letter of it I typed

News Credits: 191 · by **Kurona** » Sun Nov 06, 2016 12:34 pm

Event completed! And my first 4-star 'con for my troubles is...
... Skrapnel.
I think I would have preferred literally anyone else but he should be good.

News Credits: 119 · by **megatronus** » Sun Nov 06, 2016 12:44 pm

Kurona wrote:Event completed! And my first 4-star 'con for my troubles is...
... Skrapnel.
I think I would have preferred literally anyone else but he should be good.

You kidding? Skrapnel is AMAZING, full stop.

I wish I had him in 4*. Don't let his suppressed power rating fool you; Skrapnel's presence will add insane flexibility and survivability to your team.

News Credits: 191 · by **Kurona** » Sun Nov 06, 2016 12:48 pm

megatronus wrote:
Kurona wrote:Event completed! And my first 4-star 'con for my troubles is...
... Skrapnel.
I think I would have preferred literally anyone else but he should be good.

You kidding? Skrapnel is AMAZING, full stop.

I wish I had him in 4*. Don't let his suppressed power rating fool you; Skrapnel's presence will add insane flexibility and survivability to your team.

Eh, I just never found him useful back when I only had 1- and 2-stars and I got his 2-star from the campaign. Once I got my 3-star Scavenger I found him to basically be a better Skrapnel in every way.

But if you're saying he's amazing, then good thing I got him

News Credits: 119 · by **megatronus** » Sun Nov 06, 2016 12:52 pm

Kurona wrote:
megatronus wrote:
Kurona wrote:Event completed! And my first 4-star 'con for my troubles is...
... Skrapnel.
I think I would have preferred literally anyone else but he should be good.

You kidding? Skrapnel is AMAZING, full stop.

I wish I had him in 4*. Don't let his suppressed power rating fool you; Skrapnel's presence will add insane flexibility and survivability to your team.

Eh, I just never found him useful back when I only had 1- and 2-stars and I got his 2-star from the campaign. Once I got my 3-star Scavenger I found him to basically be a better Skrapnel in every way.

But if you're saying he's amazing, then good thing I got him

I have a hard time seeing how Scavenger could be better. His special is more expensive, and not impactful at higher levels. Skrapnel's special is easily spammed, and becomes more valuable the stronger you become. My 3* was a cornerstone of my team for a very long time for this reason.

News Credits: 191 · by **Kurona** » Sun Nov 06, 2016 12:54 pm

megatronus wrote:
Kurona wrote:
megatronus wrote:
Kurona wrote:Event completed! And my first 4-star 'con for my troubles is...
... Skrapnel.
I think I would have preferred literally anyone else but he should be good.

You kidding? Skrapnel is AMAZING, full stop.

I wish I had him in 4*. Don't let his suppressed power rating fool you; Skrapnel's presence will add insane flexibility and survivability to your team.

Eh, I just never found him useful back when I only had 1- and 2-stars and I got his 2-star from the campaign. Once I got my 3-star Scavenger I found him to basically be a better Skrapnel in every way.

But if you're saying he's amazing, then good thing I got him

I have a hard time seeing how Scavenger could be better. His special is more expensive, and not impactful at higher levels. Skrapnel's special is easily spammed, and becomes more valuable the stronger you become. My 3* was a cornerstone of my team for a very long time for this reason.

What's good about Skrapnel's special?