The Energon Pub

News Credits: 4 · Wed Aug 24, 2016 9:09 pm

Minor clarification about the AI. The unit will attack the closest building to it, no matter what it is. This is based on the game's calculation of its position and may not line up exactly with where it appears onscreen. Exploit this when building your base, predicting where the opponent will attack, and factor it in when on offense. Not all bots can have Megatron or Optimus's ability.

News Credits: 226 · Wed Aug 24, 2016 10:14 pm

Shauyaun wrote:
ctrlFrequency wrote:That was not tl;dr!

What is with you kids today, you can't read anything more than 2 sentences long and it must contain lol!

Try reading something from pre-1990 and see how wordy people were.

Tl;dr
TIA PLZ

Knock it off. CF put a lot of effort into putting together a helpful post, your mockery of it is insulting.

News Credits: 8 · Wed Aug 24, 2016 11:12 pm

I've been messing with different base setups for the last week. The no shield bug has helped that along actually. Giving me reasons to try different setups. One thing that I have noticed is mortars are the first targets. Keep em spread out to minimize splash damage fror acid bombers and fire bombers. I like to keep my beam laser behind the hq, some times they overlook it and it can roast 2-3 bots if they don't pay attention. I'm only hq 9 so I haven't really had the space to experiment but I'm working on it.

I just really wish they'd fix the wandering bots, sometimes I just sit back and scratch my head..

News Credits: 12 · Wed Aug 24, 2016 11:19 pm

Burn wrote:
Shauyaun wrote:
ctrlFrequency wrote:That was not tl;dr!

What is with you kids today, you can't read anything more than 2 sentences long and it must contain lol!

Try reading something from pre-1990 and see how wordy people were.

Tl;dr
TIA PLZ

Knock it off. CF put a lot of effort into putting together a helpful post, your mockery of it is insulting.

I'm sorry

I really appreciate what she did
And I definitely did not mean to be insulting and I'm not mocking what she did Iwas just joking around :oops:

and in my first post I said go read the thing in larg letters

News Credits: 226 · Thu Aug 25, 2016 12:46 am

LiKwid wrote:I've been messing with different base setups for the last week. The no shield bug has helped that along actually. Giving me reasons to try different setups. One thing that I have noticed is mortars are the first targets. Keep em spread out to minimize splash damage fror acid bombers and fire bombers. I like to keep my beam laser behind the hq, some times they overlook it and it can roast 2-3 bots if they don't pay attention. I'm only hq 9 so I haven't really had the space to experiment but I'm working on it.

My primary target is lasers/missile turret. I have two teams set up that follow a similar attack pattern. Use Razorclaw to dash in and take out lasers (or mortars if I can't reach the lasers) then onto the missile launcher. I use the same method with Divebomb. Mortars if anything, are my third targets and easily hit by rammers.

Honestly, now that I have my walls upgraded, I can't recommend enough to upgrade your walls. They'll slow attackers down and if you deprive them of ability recharges, your weapons will slowly pick them off.

News Credits: 191 · Thu Aug 25, 2016 7:02 am

My 'cons appear to be doing the conga

The decepticonga

News Credits: 12 · Thu Aug 25, 2016 7:09 am

Kurona wrote:My 'cons appear to be doing the conga

The decepticonga

News Credits: 1 · Fri Aug 26, 2016 2:33 am

I didn't think we had to specify this but the level 10 requirement for Seibertron is the HQ, not the level number on the top left of the screen.

Also, I am pretty sure one of us has to recommend you go up. Having HQ 10 but shyte defenses that are below level is not going to get you recommended or invited nor allowed to join Seibertron from Seibertron II.

If you have questions, feel free to ask. Someone will have an answer. If you wonder about base set ups, we can help with that too.

Thank you.

News Credits: 3 · Fri Aug 26, 2016 5:51 am

I'll log on to the other account and try to update the MOTD to better direct people (character limits really suck).

The big thing, though, is we gotta figure out how to get people here... where it's easier to explain :/

News Credits: 1 · Fri Aug 26, 2016 6:06 am

ctrlFrequency wrote:I'll log on to the other account and try to update the MOTD to better direct people (character limits really suck).

The big thing, though, is we gotta figure out how to get people here... where it's easier to explain :/

Pan force said he was a member. How long into the event do we wait before we begin the purge?

News Credits: 3 · Fri Aug 26, 2016 6:48 am

*evil grin

I task you with purging people so you can share the joy of my job!

I give everyone 24 hours... just in case, it only seems fair. I go through everyone who has scored 0 points, and check their base to see when their last log in time was if I hadn't seen them on in the chat box.

I'm mean and usually don't warn people they're in my cross hairs, but I usually give those people at least until the end of the day before they actually make the list.

By the last day of the event.. log ons with no points get kicked.

I'm a lot nicer than other people, I know. Life happens, though, so I try to be fair.

News Credits: 90 · Fri Aug 26, 2016 8:00 am

Is it just me or did they start this event earlier than the last one? It seemed like last time they had it occur after 11 AM Eastern for me.

Also got a 2-star Nightbird out of a crystal, so that makes me happy in any case.

News Credits: 3 · Fri Aug 26, 2016 8:29 am

They always start 6 am eastern

News Credits: 90 · Fri Aug 26, 2016 8:47 am

ctrlFrequency wrote:They always start 6 am eastern

This confirms that I may have the memory of a gold fish here.

I'm going to try to do more playing today as I've been putting it off a bit as I'm kind of in a mental funk. I hope that it can help my mood improve. Trying to get out of it, but meh... brain chemicals and all that.

News Credits: 1 · Fri Aug 26, 2016 11:34 am

Hey Burn, can we get a sticky made of all the important info from this thread copy pasted onto it? That way it doesn't get buried in the banter?

ctrlFrequency wrote:*evil grin

I task you with purging people so you can share the joy of my job!

I give everyone 24 hours... just in case, it only seems fair. I go through everyone who has scored 0 points, and check their base to see when their last log in time was if I hadn't seen them on in the chat box.

I'm mean and usually don't warn people they're in my cross hairs, but I usually give those people at least until the end of the day before they actually make the list.

By the last day of the event.. log ons with no points get kicked.

I'm a lot nicer than other people, I know. Life happens, though, so I try to be fair.

I didn't even know you could see when they last logged in. Awesome. That will make things easier.

News Credits: 3 · Fri Aug 26, 2016 11:44 am

Absolute Zero wrote:Hey Burn, can we get a sticky made of all the important info from this thread copy pasted onto it? That way it doesn't get buried in the banter?

ctrlFrequency wrote:*evil grin

I task you with purging people so you can share the joy of my job!

I give everyone 24 hours... just in case, it only seems fair. I go through everyone who has scored 0 points, and check their base to see when their last log in time was if I hadn't seen them on in the chat box.

I'm mean and usually don't warn people they're in my cross hairs, but I usually give those people at least until the end of the day before they actually make the list.

By the last day of the event.. log ons with no points get kicked.

I'm a lot nicer than other people, I know. Life happens, though, so I try to be fair.

I didn't even know you could see when they last logged in. Awesome. That will make things easier.

That's apparently SpaceApe's best kept secret.

And yes, Burn! Can we have a sticky....pllleeeaaassseee!

News Credits: 1 · Fri Aug 26, 2016 9:40 pm

So... I bought that crystal bundle with 4x Viper crystals, 4x Headstrong crystals, 2x Megatron crystals (with a chance for a 3 or 4 star Megs) and 10 premium crystals. After getting 0 Vipers, 0 Megs (of even 2 star variety) and only 1 Headstrong, I complained. 20 bucks is a lot of money to spend on characters and not get them.

They replied that the crystals are only for a chance.

Now, no where at all does it say that before you buy those crystals. The only thing it says that there is a chance for is 3 or 4 star Megs. There is no way of knowing that those crystals are reskinned premium crystals. I am waiting for a reply on that fact.

Bottom line, do not spend money on this game unless you want the coins to buy build bots. It's just not worth it.

I got so many duplicates from crystals I paid real money for, I got my first 3 star. Out of 34 crystals I paid real money for, I got so many 2 star dupicates I got enough shards to get a 3 star crystal for my only 3 star. That is messed up.

News Credits: 3 · Fri Aug 26, 2016 11:09 pm

Yeah, I was looking for where it said chance to receive in the description. I just assumed because they used to say.

News Credits: 1 · Fri Aug 26, 2016 11:14 pm

ctrlFrequency wrote:Yeah, I was looking for where it said chance to receive in the description. I just assumed because they used to say.

I looked three times. I was super excited to get a three star megs.

It does say "chance to get x or other Decepticons." But not until -after- you buy them. With real money.

News Credits: 4 · Sat Aug 27, 2016 12:14 am

Call them out on that and don't relent until it's changed. They could potentially get sued over that.

In more positive news, I announced this in the game chat but the 2-star crystal we won got me my first new 2-star (aside from the event units) in a while: Vortex! I am now only missing Swindle and Hook to complete my 2-star collection and sloooooooooowly move on to completing 3-stars. Maybe the free crystals will bless me. Not holding my breath though. At least I'm only about 500 shards from a 3-star crystal.

Also, while I keep meaning to join Seibertron II until I hit base 10, the last few wars in which I've progressed surprisingly far have kept me from doing so. And I don't know how far y'all are getting in the events in Seibs 2 but I kinda don't want to take my chances on missing out. XD

Sat Aug 27, 2016 12:14 am

ctrlFrequency wrote:*evil grin

I task you with purging people so you can share the joy of my job!

I give everyone 24 hours... just in case, it only seems fair. I go through everyone who has scored 0 points, and check their base to see when their last log in time was if I hadn't seen them on in the chat box.

I'm mean and usually don't warn people they're in my cross hairs, but I usually give those people at least until the end of the day before they actually make the list.

By the last day of the event.. log ons with no points get kicked.

I'm a lot nicer than other people, I know. Life happens, though, so I try to be fair.

I'm off tomorrow and I can do some purging! Over half the alliance hasn't even attempted to help with the event so far.

News Credits: 1 · Sat Aug 27, 2016 12:33 am

We just got the 1000 spark award.

News Credits: 4 · Sat Aug 27, 2016 2:49 am

JakePrime inquired in the group chat about character availability so here's the chart again, showcasing all the currently available characters in the game and what variants they appear at.
Summary:
Available at all levels:
Bludgeon, Bonecrusher, Rampage, Scrapper, Tantrum, Blast Off, Skywarp, Slipstream, Starscream, Thundercracker, Swindle, Hook, Ironhide, Jumpstream, Pyra Magna, Air Raid, Firefly, Jetfire, Powerglide, Silverbolt, Skydive, Stormclash, Sunstreaker, Ratchet
Available at 2, 3, and 4*:
Megatron, Skrapnel, Headstrong, Nightbird, Scourge, Viper, Brawl, Breakdown, Kickback, Long Haul, Mixmaster, Vortex, Bumblebee, Optimus Prime, Arcee, Sideswipe, Slug, Strafe, Alpha Bravo, Dustup, Cliffjumper, Jazz, Mirage, Prowl
Available at 3 and 4*:
Bombshell, Divebomb, Onslaught, Razorclaw, Scavenger, Soundwave, Shockwave, Blaster, Grimlock, Huffer, Rust Dust, Skyburst, Windblade, Wheeljack

It remains to be seen what class Galvatron and Ultra Magnus (and eventually Cyclonus and Rodimus) will be and what their rarities are.

News Credits: 1 · Sat Aug 27, 2016 3:22 am

That Bot wrote:JakePrime inquired in the group chat about character availability so here's the chart again, showcasing all the currently available characters in the game and what variants they appear at.
Summary:
Available at all levels:
Bludgeon, Bonecrusher, Rampage, Scrapper, Tantrum, Blast Off, Skywarp, Slipstream, Starscream, Thundercracker, Swindle, Hook, Ironhide, Jumpstream, Pyra Magna, Air Raid, Firefly, Jetfire, Powerglide, Silverbolt, Skydive, Stormclash, Sunstreaker, Ratchet
Available at 2, 3, and 4*:
Megatron, Skrapnel, Headstrong, Nightbird, Scourge, Viper, Brawl, Breakdown, Kickback, Long Haul, Mixmaster, Vortex, Bumblebee, Optimus Prime, Arcee, Sideswipe, Slug, Strafe, Alpha Bravo, Dustup, Cliffjumper, Jazz, Mirage, Prowl
Available at 3 and 4*:
Bombshell, Divebomb, Onslaught, Razorclaw, Scavenger, Soundwave, Shockwave, Blaster, Grimlock, Huffer, Rust Dust, Skyburst, Windblade, Wheeljack

It remains to be seen what class Galvatron and Ultra Magnus (and eventually Cyclonus and Rodimus) will be and what their rarities are.