The upgrade tokens are why I do it. The ships are a nice bonus. Finally picked up that Dominion bug ship. I’ve been wanting that forever. These Phoenix prize packs are worth it to me. I was about to buy more, then I saw the Dil sink. Maybe next time.
Well, the Breen carrier is the only Breen ship I missed and now after 1.5k boxes still no bloody epic. But as I don't make a loss with those upgrade tokens I can't complain too much.
The upgrade tokens are why I do it. The ships are a nice bonus. Finally picked up that Dominion bug ship. I’ve been wanting that forever. These Phoenix prize packs are worth it to me. I was about to buy more, then I saw the Dil sink. Maybe next time.
Well, the Breen carrier is the only Breen ship I missed and now after 1.5k boxes still no bloody epic. But as I don't make a loss with those upgrade tokens I can't complain too much.
Strange isn't it? It's almost like cryptic figured out how to make a dil sink right.
But considering everything else (especially the new holding) the phoenix box was probably a fluke.
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I used to go into it expecting never to win a ship, but just upgrades. And basically that's been it, in like 1000 boxes I've gotten one UR.
But I've reached a point where I don't really need upgrades. All my weapons and shields/etc are gold. All my consoles are 14 and I could get them to epic, but it seems like a waste
Oh well, it means cheaper dilithium. But the excitement has gone.
I have to thank you folks for posting the results, as I am now going to simply grab the phoenix tech upgrades myself unless I just happen to open one that will allow me to get the Risian Luxury Cruiser that I've long desired. I will NOT ever pour valuable resources into gaining prize packs in a futile effort to increase my odds.
Last phoenix event I had a pretty even split between the bottom three opening 40 boxes.
This time around closer to two thirds were the green token after 20 boxes so I stopped and won't be buying more in future events unless I've used up the upgrade tokens. The ship tokens are far too scarce to make it worth considering a gamble and once you have the low end "prizes" there's no incentive to gamble a valuable resource.
I did convert dil to zen and made use of the key sale though, downside is they seem to have stacked the deck in the boxes again by upping R&D drop chance. I'll be waiting for the lukari ship to hit the infinity box for that unlock and the rest is pretty meh unless you have an addiction to generic escort & cannon.
2500+ boxes (stopped counting around 2200 but have cashed a couple hundred more boxes)
Best token so far = 2 UR
Since I have all the items...been downgrading VR-R-to UC for a bazillion tech upgrades (and sometimes another few boxes). Soon as my boat sells and I put a reverse mortgage on the house I should have enough to get an epic.
Done yesterday at 9 AM PST, to buy new Phoenix Prize Packs and get the free Dailey. You can still purchase from the Phoenix Store if you have Phoenix Prize Packs already.
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A bit anti-climactic, since I own all the stuff in the epic section already. XD
Looked like me gonna break it down to the next level with the T5 goodies.
> @smokebailey said: > Picked up an epic token the other day. > > A bit anti-climactic, since I own all the stuff in the epic section already. XD
Must be nice.
On consoles, for the majority of the Epic/UR ships, Phoenix boxes is/ever was the only way to acquire them (even the recent Chel Boalg and Lukari Dorito). Cryptic...
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Well, the Breen carrier is the only Breen ship I missed and now after 1.5k boxes still no bloody epic. But as I don't make a loss with those upgrade tokens I can't complain too much.
Strange isn't it? It's almost like cryptic figured out how to make a dil sink right.
But considering everything else (especially the new holding) the phoenix box was probably a fluke.
Boxes 1014
Uncommon -600
Rare - 287
Very Rare - 124
Ultra Rare - 3
Epic - 0
Dilithium - 4 mill
At least in 2 weeks there'll be an UG weekend, that should make it worthwhile.
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But I've reached a point where I don't really need upgrades. All my weapons and shields/etc are gold. All my consoles are 14 and I could get them to epic, but it seems like a waste
Oh well, it means cheaper dilithium. But the excitement has gone.
113 uc / 63 r / 24 vr
1 UR in 1400 boxes over the past 4 Phoenix Box events. Good thing I only open them for the upgrades.
This time around closer to two thirds were the green token after 20 boxes so I stopped and won't be buying more in future events unless I've used up the upgrade tokens. The ship tokens are far too scarce to make it worth considering a gamble and once you have the low end "prizes" there's no incentive to gamble a valuable resource.
I did convert dil to zen and made use of the key sale though, downside is they seem to have stacked the deck in the boxes again by upping R&D drop chance. I'll be waiting for the lukari ship to hit the infinity box for that unlock and the rest is pretty meh unless you have an addiction to generic escort & cannon.
Best token so far = 2 UR
Since I have all the items...been downgrading VR-R-to UC for a bazillion tech upgrades (and sometimes another few boxes). Soon as my boat sells and I put a reverse mortgage on the house I should have enough to get an epic.
Epic would be a 0.38% chance
Ultra Rare would be a 1.38% chance.
With VR, R, and U replacing the other stuff you get from them. The only thing they don't drop is lobi.
Which makes these, "Free Event Ships", pretty darn expensive.
Still have 45 to open, though.
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Its a prize box you buy from the dilithium store, and get from a daily, when the event is active. It awards the following.
Uncommon Token
Rare Token
Very Rare Token
Ultra Rare Token
Epic Token.
These you can exchange for things like emotes, technology upgrades, doff's. weapons, consoles and event ships.
1 box, per daily, per account. Other than this, you can find them in the dil store at 4K dil per box, or 40K dil per 10 boxes.
l don't know.
l really don't know what l'm about to say, except l have a feeling about it.
That l must repeat the words that come without my knowledge.'
A bit anti-climactic, since I own all the stuff in the epic section already. XD
Looked like me gonna break it down to the next level with the T5 goodies.
> Picked up an epic token the other day.
>
> A bit anti-climactic, since I own all the stuff in the epic section already. XD
Must be nice.
On consoles, for the majority of the Epic/UR ships, Phoenix boxes is/ever was the only way to acquire them (even the recent Chel Boalg and Lukari Dorito). Cryptic...
My lifetime results:
1800+ boxes opened
1 Epic
3 UR