Preface; After asking around in game, I have gathered numerous statements that say that the Mk IV items, (IE torpedo launchers) of common quality are drop only. If this data is erroneous then all this thread needs is data that is accurate.
Crafters face quite a few setbacks as it is, these include but are not limited to -
- Drop Ratios that do not reflect the frequency of item use (Though this seems to improve somewhat in higher level regions, the simple truth is that we shouldn't have to be Lt. Commander to start crafting Mk II items.)
- Fairly crowded "farming" areas relative to the number of anomalies in the area. (Though this will decrease over time as people level beyond certain regions.)
- A lack of clear information from NPCs in Memory Alpha
- A lack of diversity in item type and quality
- A lack of diversity in item usage (IE pre-ordered skill lists for bridge officers rather than allowing them to use kits making kits essentially worthless)
Now I find out that common quality items for Mk IV crafting are -drop only-, which means I have to rely on a questionable loot table, and go farm Klingons for several hours hoping to find one or two items I can actually use?
I am inclined to think that this was a very poorly thought out system, and needs a fix. The obvious solution would be to put vendors in who carry the various Mk IV weapons and shields.
-CONSTRUCTIVE- Player feedback appreciated.
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I think I got my engine from a drop, actually, but other than that, all the drops I'm getting are provisions and batteries. I'd rather not have drops at all than get teased with that junk. :rolleyes:
Ummm...could you please clarify what you mean by the 'T2 vendor' ? Where is it at? Because I've looked at all the SBs in 4 blocks, and have not found a SINGLE common mk IV ship item for sail. The only thing I'm finding is the Ferengi in Regulas and Sirius that sell the ground weapons...
Mail it to your Fed then and you are good to go. Unlocked the Mk VIII and X Science stuff yesterday with Deflector Arrays Mk VI which I bought with my Klingon. The NPC is in the shipyard on Qo'nos (don't know if there are more).