Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event
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Bah-weep-graaaaagnah wheep nini bong!
Compete for the light or darkness in this weekend’s leaderboard event for a chance to win a guaranteed 3 or 4 Star Rodimus vs. Nemesis Prime!
Light our Darkest Hour Event
Will Rodimus' "Blessing of the Matrix" light our way or will Nemesis Prime's "Power of the Darkness" consume everything?
Start Date: 16/09/16 10:00 UTC
End Date: 19/09/16 10:00 UTC
How do I participate?
• Reach Headquarters level 4 and join an Alliance!
(There are both Autobot and Decepticon Seibertron Alliances for you to join!)
• Tap the Event button!
• Select an Event Battle Zone to fight in!
• Win your battle and gather Battle Points!
• Collect prizes!
• Continue to earn Battle Points.
• Secure your rank on the Event Leaderboard
• Win amazing guaranteed prizes!
Prizes
• Prestiges Allowed: None
• Bonus Experience: Earn Double XP in Event Battle Zones!
Totaliser Prizes
Leaderboard Prizes
Character Spotlight
Whose side are you on? The carefree daredevil's or the dark, twisted bot bent on destruction? Catch Rodimus and Nemesis Prime in this week’s character spotlight video!
Balancing Update
COMING SOON
Autobot Jazz & Mixmaster - These bots will have equal stats. This means more damage for Autobot Jazz (but less health) and less damage for Mixmaster (but more health). Overall, this change is not large and will be most visible at the high-end spectrum of the game (where the imbalance was greatest), and helps us make the game more balanced AND more fair for all players across both factions.
The situation involving these bots was neither fair nor balanced. A high-level Mixmaster was able to ‘one-shot’ most of the defenses including Mortars, which was never the intention and more of an accidental overlook on my (Game Designer Adam’s) part. The gap between Mixmaster and Autobot Jazz was quite significant since one received damage boost at the cost of health (Mixmaster) while the other was more resilient at the cost of damage (Autobot Jazz). Given that these bots utilize one of the most powerful abilities in the game, the imbalance grew to uncomfortable scale and had to be addressed.
Abilities currently under investigation:
In order to give you a heads-up and be a bit more transparent, we’d like to share a list of changes that we’re currently looking into. These changes are based on player feedback as well as game data and are mostly buffs to abilities that are not there yet, or small tweaks to incredibly effective (and potentially abusive) strategies that cannibalize other bots’ utility.
There are no timings nor exact details for these yet, and as always we would like to hear your feedback!
• Pleasant surprise to Huffer owners (don’t want to spoil it!).
• Defense Hack range increase.
• Further Cluster Strike improvements.
• Mirage/Breakdown EMP buff - radius/duration increase being probable.
• Line Barrage buff.
• Strafe/Scourge on defense (when used in the Outpost) - possibly will deal reduced damage to enemy bots (currently they are more problematic to attackers than anticipated).
• Divebomb/Windblade ability damage may be slightly reduced and/or ability pricing on repeated use may be increased.
• Range of Ultra Magnus/Galvatron ability (possible small increase).
• Bombing Run buff.
Twitch Stream
Join SpaceApe LIVE on Thursday September 15th @ 4PM UTC for a Q&A with Transformers artist Andrew Wildman. We’ll also be taking a first look at this weekend’s event and Rodimus & Nemesis Prime in action!
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Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1824931)
Posted by Kurona on September 14th, 2016 @ 5:22pm CDT
Posted by Kurona on September 14th, 2016 @ 5:22pm CDT
THEY'RE NERFING MIXMASTER
NO
NOT MY BABY
NO
NOT MY BABY
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1824932)
Posted by BeastProwl on September 14th, 2016 @ 5:27pm CDT
I guess they're nerfing him because he had a leg up
Posted by BeastProwl on September 14th, 2016 @ 5:27pm CDT
Kurona wrote:THEY'RE NERFING MIXMASTER
NO
NOT MY BABY
I guess they're nerfing him because he had a leg up
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1824934)
Posted by Burn on September 14th, 2016 @ 5:38pm CDT
He doesn't one shot kill at higher levels anyway.
They should be prioritising Swoop/Scourge on defense though. That shit is ridiculous.
Posted by Burn on September 14th, 2016 @ 5:38pm CDT
Kurona wrote:THEY'RE NERFING MIXMASTER
NO
NOT MY BABY
He doesn't one shot kill at higher levels anyway.
They should be prioritising Swoop/Scourge on defense though. That shit is ridiculous.
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1824973)
Posted by ctrlFrequency on September 14th, 2016 @ 7:26pm CDT
Totally... it's about time. I HATE STRAFE!
Burn... can I do some shameless alliance promotion?
Posted by ctrlFrequency on September 14th, 2016 @ 7:26pm CDT
Burn wrote:
They should be prioritising Swoop/Scourge on defense though. That **** is ridiculous.
Totally... it's about time. I HATE STRAFE!
Burn... can I do some shameless alliance promotion?
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1824981)
Posted by Kurona on September 14th, 2016 @ 7:42pm CDT
I imagine you can do what you like as the commander.
Posted by Kurona on September 14th, 2016 @ 7:42pm CDT
ctrlFrequency wrote:Burn wrote:
They should be prioritising Swoop/Scourge on defense though. That **** is ridiculous.
Totally... it's about time. I HATE STRAFE!
Burn... can I do some shameless alliance promotion?
I imagine you can do what you like as the commander.
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1824990)
Posted by Burn on September 14th, 2016 @ 8:10pm CDT
You could, but it won't get you far. If only you had someone on the news crew that could help you promote your alliance...
(Though in all fairness, ALL Seibertron Alliances should be promoted)
Posted by Burn on September 14th, 2016 @ 8:10pm CDT
ctrlFrequency wrote:Burn... can I do some shameless alliance promotion?
You could, but it won't get you far. If only you had someone on the news crew that could help you promote your alliance...
(Though in all fairness, ALL Seibertron Alliances should be promoted)
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1824991)
Posted by ctrlFrequency on September 14th, 2016 @ 8:15pm CDT
I'd be happy to promote the sister alliance... (who's in control of that?), however, that news crew is unreliable
Posted by ctrlFrequency on September 14th, 2016 @ 8:15pm CDT
Burn wrote:ctrlFrequency wrote:Burn... can I do some shameless alliance promotion?
You could, but it won't get you far. If only you had someone on the news crew that could help you promote your alliance...
(Though in all fairness, ALL Seibertron Alliances should be promoted)
I'd be happy to promote the sister alliance... (who's in control of that?), however, that news crew is unreliable
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1824992)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 14th, 2016 @ 8:16pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 14th, 2016 @ 8:16pm CDT
I will help you promote stuff if you need it
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1824995)
Posted by ctrlFrequency on September 14th, 2016 @ 8:32pm CDT
Posted by ctrlFrequency on September 14th, 2016 @ 8:32pm CDT
My summon news crew spell worked.
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1824996)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 14th, 2016 @ 8:39pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 14th, 2016 @ 8:39pm CDT
Give me something to advertise, and I will help your alliance grow Even if you are cons
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1825004)
Posted by ctrlFrequency on September 14th, 2016 @ 8:59pm CDT
Posted by ctrlFrequency on September 14th, 2016 @ 8:59pm CDT
Advertise... advertise... well there'should one course I didn't take in college.
Darn it. I need a bit of time to figure out that part
Darn it. I need a bit of time to figure out that part
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1825005)
Posted by shauyaun on September 14th, 2016 @ 9:02pm CDT
Posted by shauyaun on September 14th, 2016 @ 9:02pm CDT
In the commercial you make make sure to mention some of the alliance work space hazards such having me spam the chat talking to myself,or getting poisonous cookies, or the BPG or CF just blowing scrap up
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1825006)
Posted by Gunmetal on September 14th, 2016 @ 9:09pm CDT
Posted by Gunmetal on September 14th, 2016 @ 9:09pm CDT
Um, are they giving more points per battle than before? The prize requirements here look extremely steep otherwise...to the point of not being worth the effort.
Look at what you could get last week for just 3000 points...
Edit: Never mind... team total. I'm a moron.
Look at what you could get last week for just 3000 points...
Edit: Never mind... team total. I'm a moron.
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1825007)
Posted by Burn on September 14th, 2016 @ 9:09pm CDT
Yeah, except Kurona was already here.
And have you learnt yet how annoying that was/is?
Posted by Burn on September 14th, 2016 @ 9:09pm CDT
ctrlFrequency wrote:My summon news crew spell worked.
Yeah, except Kurona was already here.
Shauyaun wrote:having me spam the chat talking to myself
And have you learnt yet how annoying that was/is?
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1825012)
Posted by ctrlFrequency on September 14th, 2016 @ 9:14pm CDT
I don't know how 'here' Kurona is, after all, it's like middle of the night for her.
Posted by ctrlFrequency on September 14th, 2016 @ 9:14pm CDT
Burn wrote:ctrlFrequency wrote:My summon news crew spell worked.
Yeah, except Kurona was already here.
I don't know how 'here' Kurona is, after all, it's like middle of the night for her.
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1825050)
Posted by King Kuuga on September 14th, 2016 @ 11:34pm CDT
Team event vs solo.
This is about on par with the Ultra Magnus/Galvatron event a few weeks ago.
SPEAKING OF WHICH. What's up with this? Light Our Darkest Hour should be Rodimus and Galvy. Nemesis Prime should be his own (non-movie inspired) event, and Magnus's opposite should ideally have been Scourge or Cyclonus. (Though I don't know who another 'con with the Fire Mission ability could be except ANOTHER seeker clone)
I assume it has to do with game balance since Galvy and Magnus are both bulky specialists, but I picture Rodimus as not being as bulky as an Optimus clone, so their pairing is still weird to me.
EDIT:
Hello Cyclonus!
Posted by King Kuuga on September 14th, 2016 @ 11:34pm CDT
Gunmetal wrote:Um, are they giving more points per battle than before? The prize requirements here look extremely steep otherwise...to the point of not being worth the effort.
Look at what you could get last week for just 3000 points...
Edit: Never mind... team total. I'm a moron.
Team event vs solo.
This is about on par with the Ultra Magnus/Galvatron event a few weeks ago.SPEAKING OF WHICH. What's up with this? Light Our Darkest Hour should be Rodimus and Galvy. Nemesis Prime should be his own (non-movie inspired) event, and Magnus's opposite should ideally have been Scourge or Cyclonus. (Though I don't know who another 'con with the Fire Mission ability could be except ANOTHER seeker clone)
I assume it has to do with game balance since Galvy and Magnus are both bulky specialists, but I picture Rodimus as not being as bulky as an Optimus clone, so their pairing is still weird to me.
EDIT:
Hello Cyclonus!
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1825071)
Posted by Kurona on September 15th, 2016 @ 5:46am CDT
Posted by Kurona on September 15th, 2016 @ 5:46am CDT
Galvatron and Ultra Magnus were often treated as rivals despite Magnus not being Autobot leader - their both being the City Commander toys of their respective faction, quite a few episodes of the Sunbow cartoon, and it was a pretty big thing in the Marvel comic (and let's not forget who's writing this game). So it's certainly not without precedent and some would even argue it's a more fitting rivalry for Galvatron than Rodimus.
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1825123)
Posted by #Sideways# on September 15th, 2016 @ 10:01am CDT
Agreed. I, too, questioned their choices regarding character pairings, but then I remembered that Simon Furman was writing this thing so I stopped myself from asking that any further.
Though, from the trailer, it appears that they're adding in Hot Spot with Cyclonus likely after this event -- and the two are not analogous in the slightest.
Posted by #Sideways# on September 15th, 2016 @ 10:01am CDT
Kurona wrote:Galvatron and Ultra Magnus were often treated as rivals despite Magnus not being Autobot leader - their both being the City Commander toys of their respective faction, quite a few episodes of the Sunbow cartoon, and it was a pretty big thing in the Marvel comic (and let's not forget who's writing this game). So it's certainly not without precedent and some would even argue it's a more fitting rivalry for Galvatron than Rodimus.
Agreed. I, too, questioned their choices regarding character pairings, but then I remembered that Simon Furman was writing this thing so I stopped myself from asking that any further.
Though, from the trailer, it appears that they're adding in Hot Spot with Cyclonus likely after this event -- and the two are not analogous in the slightest.
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1825160)
Posted by Questworld12 on September 15th, 2016 @ 12:26pm CDT
That is insane to nerf Mixmaster. He's my backbone to all my teams.
Without his powerful attack, there goes my team.
Posted by Questworld12 on September 15th, 2016 @ 12:26pm CDT
Kurona wrote:THEY'RE NERFING MIXMASTER
NO
NOT MY BABY
That is insane to nerf Mixmaster. He's my backbone to all my teams.
Without his powerful attack, there goes my team.
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1825279)
Posted by SnoopDawg on September 15th, 2016 @ 6:57pm CDT
Hey everyone! Just getting used to the forums.
Posted by SnoopDawg on September 15th, 2016 @ 6:57pm CDT
Hey everyone! Just getting used to the forums.
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1825338)
Posted by King Kuuga on September 15th, 2016 @ 11:26pm CDT
"Writing" is a strong word for this game.
Also I'm not terribly familiar with Furman's stuff. I think the only things of his I've read is the War Within comic and the extremely biased Ultimate Guide.
Man I'm really not paying attention. I thought we already had Hot Spot. Clearly I was thinking of Pyra Magna.
Posted by King Kuuga on September 15th, 2016 @ 11:26pm CDT
Kurona wrote:Galvatron and Ultra Magnus were often treated as rivals despite Magnus not being Autobot leader - their both being the City Commander toys of their respective faction, quite a few episodes of the Sunbow cartoon, and it was a pretty big thing in the Marvel comic (and let's not forget who's writing this game). So it's certainly not without precedent and some would even argue it's a more fitting rivalry for Galvatron than Rodimus.
"Writing" is a strong word for this game.
Also I'm not terribly familiar with Furman's stuff. I think the only things of his I've read is the War Within comic and the extremely biased Ultimate Guide.
#Sideways# wrote:Though, from the trailer, it appears that they're adding in Hot Spot with Cyclonus likely after this event -- and the two are not analogous in the slightest.
Man I'm really not paying attention. I thought we already had Hot Spot. Clearly I was thinking of Pyra Magna.
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1825795)
Posted by ctrlFrequency on September 17th, 2016 @ 4:04pm CDT
Posted by ctrlFrequency on September 17th, 2016 @ 4:04pm CDT
For those who don't have the Alliance chat. .. this is my educational video for today. How NOT to build a base.
It was hardly a match as it were, I was in event zone 6 (1350) with a team with a 4 bots, power of 1472, Starscream is a 3 star level 38, but the main point is that once the range was out, the HQ was completely unprotected. No defenses were triggered once I approached the HQ. Starscream's ability was the only I had to use.
It goes to illustrate my point on having defenses too spread out. A team with range can easily neutrize a base if little or none of the short rage defenses ovelap and protect the HQ. Dude handed me a boatload of APs and the HQ.
It was hardly a match as it were, I was in event zone 6 (1350) with a team with a 4 bots, power of 1472, Starscream is a 3 star level 38, but the main point is that once the range was out, the HQ was completely unprotected. No defenses were triggered once I approached the HQ. Starscream's ability was the only I had to use.
It goes to illustrate my point on having defenses too spread out. A team with range can easily neutrize a base if little or none of the short rage defenses ovelap and protect the HQ. Dude handed me a boatload of APs and the HQ.
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1825960)
Posted by Kurona on September 18th, 2016 @ 1:51pm CDT
hahahahahaha
Posted by Kurona on September 18th, 2016 @ 1:51pm CDT
hahahahahaha
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1826036)
Posted by King Kuuga on September 18th, 2016 @ 9:11pm CDT
Posted by King Kuuga on September 18th, 2016 @ 9:11pm CDT
Oh good, it wasn't just me.
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1826463)
Posted by ctrlFrequency on September 20th, 2016 @ 6:59am CDT
Posted by ctrlFrequency on September 20th, 2016 @ 6:59am CDT
What's that I see on the horizon?
A gold league war win for Seibertron Decepticons!
And unlike last time, the Bots showed up and fought!
I just want to say good job to my little Cons
all our work on defenses is paying off. And everyone did a bang up job on offense as well. We're getting closer to being a competitive gold, keep up the good work!
A gold league war win for Seibertron Decepticons!
And unlike last time, the Bots showed up and fought!
I just want to say good job to my little Cons
all our work on defenses is paying off. And everyone did a bang up job on offense as well. We're getting closer to being a competitive gold, keep up the good work!
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1826753)
Posted by Kurona on September 20th, 2016 @ 11:05pm CDT
Blast Off fails to see the significance of walking by himself, considering the need for an "energon pick-me-up" far more pressing a matter
Talking of such messages I find it hard to take Nemesis Prime's personality of being a lifeless creepy husk of a being seriously when he says stuff like "Gimme that energon zing!"
And once AGAIN, talking of Nemesis Prime... anyone find it funny how since we got Galvatron/Ultra Magnus and Nemesis Prime/Rodimus in the past few weeks, we now basically have three leader-type 'bots on each side? Not in terms of abilities of course, but Galvatron, Magnus, Nemesis and Rodimus all have stats far higher than that of the average bot, much like - but not matching - Optimus and Megatron. It kinda seems the intent of EW for each of these three to be leading their own squad imo.
Posted by Kurona on September 20th, 2016 @ 11:05pm CDT
Blast Off fails to see the significance of walking by himself, considering the need for an "energon pick-me-up" far more pressing a matter
Talking of such messages I find it hard to take Nemesis Prime's personality of being a lifeless creepy husk of a being seriously when he says stuff like "Gimme that energon zing!"
And once AGAIN, talking of Nemesis Prime... anyone find it funny how since we got Galvatron/Ultra Magnus and Nemesis Prime/Rodimus in the past few weeks, we now basically have three leader-type 'bots on each side? Not in terms of abilities of course, but Galvatron, Magnus, Nemesis and Rodimus all have stats far higher than that of the average bot, much like - but not matching - Optimus and Megatron. It kinda seems the intent of EW for each of these three to be leading their own squad imo.
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1826834)
Posted by Burn on September 21st, 2016 @ 6:34am CDT
Bah-weep-graaaaagnah wheep nini bong!
Hunt for Depleted Crystals to learn the secrets of the Crystal of Power and earn Force Field Boosts, Spark, Crystal Shards, and a chance to unlock 2 or 3 Star Bots in this weekend’s event!
Fire on the Mountain Event
Many cycles ago, the Decepticons discovered the Crystal of Power in Peru and attempted to weaponize it! Their efforts were thwarted by the Autobots, resulting in the destruction of the Crystal of Power.
Now, Earth's Crystals have sparked the imagination of Autobotsand Decepticons alike, with their destructive potential!
Start Date: 23/09/16 10:00 UTC
End Date: 26/09/16 10:00 UTC
How do I participate?
• Reach Headquarters level 4 and join an Alliance! (Like one of the Seibertron.com Alliances!)
• Tap the Event button!
• Select an Event Battle Zone to fight in!
• Win your battle and gather Battle Points!
• Collect prizes!
Prizes
• Prestiges Allowed: 20
• Bonus Experience: Earn Double XP in Event Battle Zones!
Balancing Update
Last week we gave you a heads-up of the balancing changes that we were looking into. We’ve been listening to your feedback and some of these changes are set to go live within the game later this week.
22-September-2016 - Release 1.30.2
• Behaviour improvements to all bots - When retargeting, bots are more likely to attack defensive bots than nearby buildings.
• Defense Hack (Bombshell) - Ability cast range increased from 14 to 16. Duration increased by 10%.
• Healers - Increased attack (not heal) range slightly to keep them out of harm’s way when not healing.
• Galvatron - Ability range increased from 15 to 16.
• Ultra Magnus - Ability range increased from 13 to 15.
• Cluster Strike - Increased cast range, increased area of effect, reduced spread
• Line Barrage - Reduced cost by 1, increased splash damage radius.
• Bombing Run - Cost reduced by 1, increased splash damage radius.
• EMP Rockets (Mirage/Breakdown) - Cost reduced by 1, increased splash radius by 50%, increased projectile spread, base duration increased by 0.5s, upgrades add 0.4s (from 0.35s)
• Quick Strike - Cost on repeated use increased by 1, to bring it a bit in line with other Airstrikes.
• Huffer has upgraded his 'Baby Turret' with something more impressive, it also has extra 10% damage and health.
Twitch Stream
Join us LIVE on Thursday September 22nd @ 4PM UTC for a Q&A on the upcoming balancing changes, Transformers trivia and a first look at this weekend’s event!
Follow SpaceApe on Twitch
Posted by Burn on September 21st, 2016 @ 6:34am CDT
Bah-weep-graaaaagnah wheep nini bong!
Hunt for Depleted Crystals to learn the secrets of the Crystal of Power and earn Force Field Boosts, Spark, Crystal Shards, and a chance to unlock 2 or 3 Star Bots in this weekend’s event!
Fire on the Mountain Event
Many cycles ago, the Decepticons discovered the Crystal of Power in Peru and attempted to weaponize it! Their efforts were thwarted by the Autobots, resulting in the destruction of the Crystal of Power.
Now, Earth's Crystals have sparked the imagination of Autobotsand Decepticons alike, with their destructive potential!
Start Date: 23/09/16 10:00 UTC
End Date: 26/09/16 10:00 UTC
How do I participate?
• Reach Headquarters level 4 and join an Alliance! (Like one of the Seibertron.com Alliances!)
• Tap the Event button!
• Select an Event Battle Zone to fight in!
• Win your battle and gather Battle Points!
• Collect prizes!
Prizes
• Prestiges Allowed: 20
• Bonus Experience: Earn Double XP in Event Battle Zones!
Balancing Update
Last week we gave you a heads-up of the balancing changes that we were looking into. We’ve been listening to your feedback and some of these changes are set to go live within the game later this week.
22-September-2016 - Release 1.30.2
• Behaviour improvements to all bots - When retargeting, bots are more likely to attack defensive bots than nearby buildings.
• Defense Hack (Bombshell) - Ability cast range increased from 14 to 16. Duration increased by 10%.
• Healers - Increased attack (not heal) range slightly to keep them out of harm’s way when not healing.
• Galvatron - Ability range increased from 15 to 16.
• Ultra Magnus - Ability range increased from 13 to 15.
• Cluster Strike - Increased cast range, increased area of effect, reduced spread
• Line Barrage - Reduced cost by 1, increased splash damage radius.
• Bombing Run - Cost reduced by 1, increased splash damage radius.
• EMP Rockets (Mirage/Breakdown) - Cost reduced by 1, increased splash radius by 50%, increased projectile spread, base duration increased by 0.5s, upgrades add 0.4s (from 0.35s)
• Quick Strike - Cost on repeated use increased by 1, to bring it a bit in line with other Airstrikes.
• Huffer has upgraded his 'Baby Turret' with something more impressive, it also has extra 10% damage and health.
Twitch Stream
Join us LIVE on Thursday September 22nd @ 4PM UTC for a Q&A on the upcoming balancing changes, Transformers trivia and a first look at this weekend’s event!
Follow SpaceApe on Twitch
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1826835)
Posted by Kurona on September 21st, 2016 @ 6:38am CDT
Posted by Kurona on September 21st, 2016 @ 6:38am CDT
What's a depleted crystal
This should be nice for some extra 3-star shards anyway.
This should be nice for some extra 3-star shards anyway.
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1826838)
Posted by Absolute Zero on September 21st, 2016 @ 6:45am CDT
Posted by Absolute Zero on September 21st, 2016 @ 6:45am CDT
Seconded, the shards are nice.
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1826839)
Posted by ctrlFrequency on September 21st, 2016 @ 6:50am CDT
Less ADD from the Insecticons?
Less Breakdown running after build bots?
Can we say.... yay!
Posted by ctrlFrequency on September 21st, 2016 @ 6:50am CDT
Behaviour improvements to all bots - When retargeting, bots are more likely to attack defensive bots than nearby buildings
.Less ADD from the Insecticons?
Less Breakdown running after build bots?
Can we say.... yay!
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1826849)
Posted by Burn on September 21st, 2016 @ 7:19am CDT
I'll believe it when I see it. I have no doubt they will still walk past weapons just to get to a defensive bot. Here's a thought, have them target the closest thing attacking them!
Posted by Burn on September 21st, 2016 @ 7:19am CDT
ctrlFrequency wrote:Behaviour improvements to all bots - When retargeting, bots are more likely to attack defensive bots than nearby buildings.
Less ADD from the Insecticons?
Less Breakdown running after build bots?
Can we say.... yay!
I'll believe it when I see it. I have no doubt they will still walk past weapons just to get to a defensive bot. Here's a thought, have them target the closest thing attacking them!
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1826850)
Posted by ctrlFrequency on September 21st, 2016 @ 7:21am CDT
That would be wonderful.
Posted by ctrlFrequency on September 21st, 2016 @ 7:21am CDT
Burn wrote:ctrlFrequency wrote:Behaviour improvements to all bots - When retargeting, bots are more likely to attack defensive bots than nearby buildings.
Less ADD from the Insecticons?
Less Breakdown running after build bots?
Can we say.... yay!
I'll believe it when I see it. I have no doubt they will still walk past weapons just to get to a defensive bot. Here's a thought, have them target the closest thing attacking them!
That would be wonderful.
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1827130)
Posted by King Kuuga on September 21st, 2016 @ 10:55pm CDT
That would maybe be a baby step up from the current system where they attack the closest building, period. I predict bad results, though, if you skip some weaponry on your rush to the HQ and the AI decides to attack the Laser turret on the other side of the base that is well out of range to hurt you rather than the HQ a few squares away.
And i'm going to bring up something pointed out in the line chat. If each prestige is only 50 rubies, and you get 20 prestiges, and roughly 8-10 rubies per fight.... that's only a few fights from each member of the alliance to max the event, and we're probably locked out of the event zones after, so no more double XP. Pending a correction by Space Ape, the best strategy seems to be for everybody to break away from the alliance and found their own for the event until they get to prestige 20 or the end of day 3, then rejoin the main and we'll finish together.
But this is, again, pending word from Space Ape.
Posted by King Kuuga on September 21st, 2016 @ 10:55pm CDT
Burn wrote:ctrlFrequency wrote:Behaviour improvements to all bots - When retargeting, bots are more likely to attack defensive bots than nearby buildings.
Less ADD from the Insecticons?
Less Breakdown running after build bots?
Can we say.... yay!
I'll believe it when I see it. I have no doubt they will still walk past weapons just to get to a defensive bot. Here's a thought, have them target the closest thing attacking them!
That would maybe be a baby step up from the current system where they attack the closest building, period. I predict bad results, though, if you skip some weaponry on your rush to the HQ and the AI decides to attack the Laser turret on the other side of the base that is well out of range to hurt you rather than the HQ a few squares away.
And i'm going to bring up something pointed out in the line chat. If each prestige is only 50 rubies, and you get 20 prestiges, and roughly 8-10 rubies per fight.... that's only a few fights from each member of the alliance to max the event, and we're probably locked out of the event zones after, so no more double XP. Pending a correction by Space Ape, the best strategy seems to be for everybody to break away from the alliance and found their own for the event until they get to prestige 20 or the end of day 3, then rejoin the main and we'll finish together.
But this is, again, pending word from Space Ape.
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1827169)
Posted by ctrlFrequency on September 22nd, 2016 @ 5:08am CDT
Posted by ctrlFrequency on September 22nd, 2016 @ 5:08am CDT
I swear it, it seems to me they left off a 0, maybe two
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1827245)
Posted by ctrlFrequency on September 22nd, 2016 @ 11:21am CDT
Posted by ctrlFrequency on September 22nd, 2016 @ 11:21am CDT
According to Kurthy, from the Twitch feed... this weekend is an individual event, not an alliance event, but you must need not be in an alliance
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1827249)
Posted by Kurona on September 22nd, 2016 @ 11:33am CDT
Posted by Kurona on September 22nd, 2016 @ 11:33am CDT
On the positive side, this means everyone will have more chances to take advantage of the Double XP - if it was the whole alliance that would be gone pretty quickly what with the 20 prestige and the requirement for each prestige being... what, 5 battles?
And let's face it, for this sort of event the Double XP is the biggest benefit.
And let's face it, for this sort of event the Double XP is the biggest benefit.
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1829214)
Posted by Burn on September 28th, 2016 @ 4:18pm CDT
Bah-weep-graaaaagnah wheep nini bong!
Battle to win Fiery Crystals in this weekend’s event for the chance to unlock a 2, 3, or 4 Star Hot Spot or Cyclonus or other prizes including Spark, Energon, 3 and 4 Star Crystal Shards!
Rumble in the Jungle Event
Will Cyclonus convert the Amazon into Energon or will Hot Spot and fellow Autobots save the rainforest?!
Start Date: 30/09/16 10:00 UTC
End Date: 03/10/16 10:00 UTC
How do I participate?
• Reach Headquarters level 4 and join an Alliance!
• Tap the Event button!
• Select an Event Battle Zone to fight in!
• Win your battle and gather Battle Points!
• Collect prizes!
Prizes
• Prestiges Allowed: 60
• Bonus Experience: Earn Double XP in Event Battle Zones!
Fiery Crystals contain the chance to unlock a 2, 3, or 4 Star Hot Spot or Cyclonus, 2,000 Spark, 100,000 Energon, 100 3 Star Crystal Shards or 100 4 Star Crystal Shards!
New Characters
This weekend Hot Spot and Cyclonus are making their way through the Space Bridge to join the fight on the battlefield!
Hot Spot
"Never ask anyone to do what you won't do yourself" are practically the words Hot Spot lives by.
He leads by example, always striving to be the best he can be, but never puts himself above those in his command.
You'll find him at the forefront of any battle charge, howling his defiance, cannons blazing, and even when the victory is won, he never truly stands down, always ready to serve... and protect.
Reflective Shield - Put on a protective shield that reflects 50% damage back to the attackers for several seconds, then charge the target. Attracts defenses!
Cyclonus
Though both intelligent and awesomely powerful, Cyclonus is also a cold and consummate professional, one who oozes contempt aimed at those who would undermine the Decepticon cause for personal advancement.
He'd rather earn the respect of his fellow Decepticons through his actions than simply by flexing his muscles.
In both space jet and robot mode he's one of the most physically powerful warriors in existence.
Bombing Run - Drops 12 bombs in a line across the target dealing damage.
Twitch Stream
Join us LIVE on Thursday September 29th @ 4PM UTC for your first look at Hot Spot and Cyclonus on the battlefield! Plus Q&A and more sneak peeks!
FOLLOW SPACEAPE ON TWITCH
Posted by Burn on September 28th, 2016 @ 4:18pm CDT
Bah-weep-graaaaagnah wheep nini bong!
Battle to win Fiery Crystals in this weekend’s event for the chance to unlock a 2, 3, or 4 Star Hot Spot or Cyclonus or other prizes including Spark, Energon, 3 and 4 Star Crystal Shards!
Rumble in the Jungle Event
Will Cyclonus convert the Amazon into Energon or will Hot Spot and fellow Autobots save the rainforest?!
Start Date: 30/09/16 10:00 UTC
End Date: 03/10/16 10:00 UTC
How do I participate?
• Reach Headquarters level 4 and join an Alliance!
• Tap the Event button!
• Select an Event Battle Zone to fight in!
• Win your battle and gather Battle Points!
• Collect prizes!
Prizes
• Prestiges Allowed: 60
• Bonus Experience: Earn Double XP in Event Battle Zones!
Fiery Crystals contain the chance to unlock a 2, 3, or 4 Star Hot Spot or Cyclonus, 2,000 Spark, 100,000 Energon, 100 3 Star Crystal Shards or 100 4 Star Crystal Shards!
New Characters
This weekend Hot Spot and Cyclonus are making their way through the Space Bridge to join the fight on the battlefield!
Hot Spot
"Never ask anyone to do what you won't do yourself" are practically the words Hot Spot lives by.
He leads by example, always striving to be the best he can be, but never puts himself above those in his command.
You'll find him at the forefront of any battle charge, howling his defiance, cannons blazing, and even when the victory is won, he never truly stands down, always ready to serve... and protect.
Reflective Shield - Put on a protective shield that reflects 50% damage back to the attackers for several seconds, then charge the target. Attracts defenses!
Cyclonus
Though both intelligent and awesomely powerful, Cyclonus is also a cold and consummate professional, one who oozes contempt aimed at those who would undermine the Decepticon cause for personal advancement.
He'd rather earn the respect of his fellow Decepticons through his actions than simply by flexing his muscles.
In both space jet and robot mode he's one of the most physically powerful warriors in existence.
Bombing Run - Drops 12 bombs in a line across the target dealing damage.
Twitch Stream
Join us LIVE on Thursday September 29th @ 4PM UTC for your first look at Hot Spot and Cyclonus on the battlefield! Plus Q&A and more sneak peeks!
FOLLOW SPACEAPE ON TWITCH
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1829216)
Posted by Kurona on September 28th, 2016 @ 4:26pm CDT
Posted by Kurona on September 28th, 2016 @ 4:26pm CDT
60 Prestige, 5,500 BP total for each one; so to complete this event, you need...
330,000
nope nope nope nope nope nope nope n
Anyway, nice to see Cyclonus finally arriving. Finally, another Lost Lighter
330,000
nope nope nope nope nope nope nope n
Anyway, nice to see Cyclonus finally arriving. Finally, another Lost Lighter
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1829339)
Posted by King Kuuga on September 29th, 2016 @ 4:03am CDT
I was thinking this was an alliance event, where we collectively add to the total and thus 60 prestige would be reasonable. Was I mistaken?
And if I am mistaken, that doesn't bode well for this weekend when I'll have negligible free time to play the game and earn crystals.
Posted by King Kuuga on September 29th, 2016 @ 4:03am CDT
Kurona wrote:60 Prestige, 5,500 BP total for each one; so to complete this event, you need...
330,000
nope nope nope nope nope nope nope n
Anyway, nice to see Cyclonus finally arriving. Finally, another Lost Lighter
I was thinking this was an alliance event, where we collectively add to the total and thus 60 prestige would be reasonable. Was I mistaken?
And if I am mistaken, that doesn't bode well for this weekend when I'll have negligible free time to play the game and earn crystals.
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1829365)
Posted by Kurona on September 29th, 2016 @ 6:38am CDT
It is an alliance event, yes, but judging by past events we won't get anywhere near 330,000.
Posted by Kurona on September 29th, 2016 @ 6:38am CDT
King Kuuga wrote:Kurona wrote:60 Prestige, 5,500 BP total for each one; so to complete this event, you need...
330,000
nope nope nope nope nope nope nope n
Anyway, nice to see Cyclonus finally arriving. Finally, another Lost Lighter
I was thinking this was an alliance event, where we collectively add to the total and thus 60 prestige would be reasonable. Was I mistaken?
And if I am mistaken, that doesn't bode well for this weekend when I'll have negligible free time to play the game and earn crystals.
It is an alliance event, yes, but judging by past events we won't get anywhere near 330,000.
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1829370)
Posted by ctrlFrequency on September 29th, 2016 @ 6:49am CDT
Posted by ctrlFrequency on September 29th, 2016 @ 6:49am CDT
Well all we have to do is as much as we can. They set these high so the hardcover people don't blow through it too fast.
We'll fill out the ranks by bringing those that are very active from Seibs II, whatever space we have left we can pick up stragglers (sometimes they turn out to be keepers!). And just do our best. We'll still get crystals, just not 60 of them.
We'll fill out the ranks by bringing those that are very active from Seibs II, whatever space we have left we can pick up stragglers (sometimes they turn out to be keepers!). And just do our best. We'll still get crystals, just not 60 of them.
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1829371)
Posted by Black Bumblebee on September 29th, 2016 @ 6:49am CDT
Posted by Black Bumblebee on September 29th, 2016 @ 6:49am CDT
Considering that I got zilch out of the last crystals, and got all 20 of them... I'm not a fan of the "chance at" crystals. Grrrr....
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1829372)
Posted by Burn on September 29th, 2016 @ 6:55am CDT
Partially correct.
They set it high so that the likes of Synergy dump tens of thousands of dollars into SpaceApe's coffers.
Posted by Burn on September 29th, 2016 @ 6:55am CDT
ctrlFrequency wrote:Well all we have to do is as much as we can. They set these high so the hardcover people don't blow through it too fast.
Partially correct.
They set it high so that the likes of Synergy dump tens of thousands of dollars into SpaceApe's coffers.
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1829374)
Posted by ctrlFrequency on September 29th, 2016 @ 6:58am CDT
Okay, well, yes, that IS what I was thinking, I was being diplomatic. :p
I hate them too.
Also, Kurona... in the last alliance event, several of us scored 5000+, 6000+ bps. Some of us did, others sulked and barely broke 1500. Done right we could possibly get 40 levels completed. But that would require most of us to do everything we can.
To note, I work Friday and Saturday nights and can still score almost 6000 bps. Granted I fell asleep face planted firmly on the phone's screen mid battle, but it is possible to do.
Posted by ctrlFrequency on September 29th, 2016 @ 6:58am CDT
Burn wrote:ctrlFrequency wrote:Well all we have to do is as much as we can. They set these high so the hardcover people don't blow through it too fast.
Partially correct.
They set it high so that the likes of Synergy dump tens of thousands of dollars into SpaceApe's coffers.
Okay, well, yes, that IS what I was thinking, I was being diplomatic. :p
Black Bumblebee wrote:Considering that I got zilch out of the last crystals, and got all 20 of them... I'm not a fan of the "chance at" crystals. Grrrr....
I hate them too.
Also, Kurona... in the last alliance event, several of us scored 5000+, 6000+ bps. Some of us did, others sulked and barely broke 1500. Done right we could possibly get 40 levels completed. But that would require most of us to do everything we can.
To note, I work Friday and Saturday nights and can still score almost 6000 bps. Granted I fell asleep face planted firmly on the phone's screen mid battle, but it is possible to do.
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1829377)
Posted by Kurona on September 29th, 2016 @ 7:00am CDT
Posted by Kurona on September 29th, 2016 @ 7:00am CDT
I know, I know. Not saying we won't do well; was mostly going all "nope nope nope" at the 330,000 as a joke
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1829381)
Posted by Burn on September 29th, 2016 @ 7:09am CDT
Fuck diplomacy.
Posted by Burn on September 29th, 2016 @ 7:09am CDT
ctrlFrequency wrote:Burn wrote:ctrlFrequency wrote:Well all we have to do is as much as we can. They set these high so the hardcover people don't blow through it too fast.
Partially correct.
They set it high so that the likes of Synergy dump tens of thousands of dollars into SpaceApe's coffers.
Okay, well, yes, that IS what I was thinking, I was being diplomatic. :p
Fuck diplomacy.
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1829386)
Posted by ctrlFrequency on September 29th, 2016 @ 7:20am CDT
That would be un-lady-like of me.
I know, I know, I'm not known for being.terribly lady-like.
Posted by ctrlFrequency on September 29th, 2016 @ 7:20am CDT
Burn wrote:ctrlFrequency wrote:Burn wrote:ctrlFrequency wrote:Well all we have to do is as much as we can. They set these high so the hardcover people don't blow through it too fast.
Partially correct.
They set it high so that the likes of Synergy dump tens of thousands of dollars into SpaceApe's coffers.
Okay, well, yes, that IS what I was thinking, I was being diplomatic. :p
**** diplomacy.
That would be un-lady-like of me.
I know, I know, I'm not known for being.terribly lady-like.
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1829467)
Posted by King Kuuga on September 29th, 2016 @ 12:47pm CDT
For what it's worth, I think this is going to be more like the Viper event. The Viper crystals had a better chance of actually delivering the character. I landed a 2 star that event.
Posted by King Kuuga on September 29th, 2016 @ 12:47pm CDT
Black Bumblebee wrote:Considering that I got zilch out of the last crystals, and got all 20 of them... I'm not a fan of the "chance at" crystals. Grrrr....
For what it's worth, I think this is going to be more like the Viper event. The Viper crystals had a better chance of actually delivering the character. I landed a 2 star that event.
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1829503)
Posted by Absolute Zero on September 29th, 2016 @ 2:44pm CDT
Posted by Absolute Zero on September 29th, 2016 @ 2:44pm CDT
What happened to Cyclonus' head/face?
Re: Transformers: Earth Wars - Light our Darkest Hour Event (1829522)
Posted by Tyrannacon on September 29th, 2016 @ 3:44pm CDT
I've wondered the same thing since they showed him off actually. Heh.
Posted by Tyrannacon on September 29th, 2016 @ 3:44pm CDT
Absolute Zero wrote:What happened to Cyclonus' head/face?
I've wondered the same thing since they showed him off actually. Heh.
