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what would you buy with Lobi?

ironmakoironmako Member Posts: 770 Arc User
edited March 2013 in Klingon Discussion
So, at the minute, i have a massive influx of EC coming through. My Dil is going on ZEN for my B'rel, and everything is looking rosy.

I'm opening maybe 2-3 lockboxes a day with the EC i'm getting, and because of this, i'm quickly gathering Lobi Crystals.

The first item i bought with my Lobi, is the Ferengi Energy Whip. I couldn't resist! If you have one, use it against the Salt Vamps, its awesome! Standard hits are between 120-150 each, and a good flank can knock 260 off your opponent in one go! Also, the stun works very well at countering their mind altering effects.

Anyhoo, i've already amassed 38 crystals, and with my current opening rate, i'm looking (worst case scenario) of getting between 8-12 a day. So i'm wondering what to buy next. Do i go for another cool sidearm like the stasis pistol, or the Tholian sword? Or shall i save up for something a bit more extravagant like the Rapid fire missile launcher?

Saving 800 for a ship seems very far away, besides with all the lockboxes im opening, i'll probably get one before long, besides, i'm only interested in the B'rel at the moment.

So if you were actively saving up for something, what would you get?

I would also love to hear from other lobi shoppers about things to buy, and things to avoid :)
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    altechachanaltechachan Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited February 2013
    Grabbing the skirts for your KDF females is always a good idea. Though you have to gauge whether or not to buy them for EC off the exchange or straight from the Lobi Store. Be warned though, if you use the skirt on an Orion BOff, they won't be able to use Orion sandals so you're stuck with pointy boots.
    Member since November 2009... I think.
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    darkjeffdarkjeff Member Posts: 2,590 Arc User
    edited February 2013
    Rapid Fire Missile Launcher is a way to lower energy drain and get kinetic damage on a beam boat. That's not necessary for KDF ships. Go for the Tachyokinetic Converter. Crit and turn rate bonus in one console? Awesome!
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    corgatagcorgatag Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited February 2013
    Tachyokinetic Universal Console!
    http://www.stowiki.org/Temporal_Warfare_Set
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    lostusthornlostusthorn Member Posts: 844
    edited February 2013
    Hands off the Rapid fire missile, it is pure junk.
    A turret is more effective.
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    misslithanymisslithany Member Posts: 24 Arc User
    edited February 2013
    If your aimming for a B'rel they make great torpedo/mine boats and the Rule 62 console is a great addition since it increases damage for both types and as a universal can be slotted in a sci or eng slot.
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    ironmakoironmako Member Posts: 770 Arc User
    edited February 2013
    misslithany wrote: »
    If your aimming for a B'rel they make great torpedo/mine boats and the Rule 62 console is a great addition since it increases damage for both types and as a universal can be slotted in a sci or eng slot.

    Console - Rule 62 Multipurpose Combat Console - Wow, this does look interesting, and for only 200 lobi? Defo looks like it may have to be the next thing to buy!

    I wouldnt buy a skirt, as my fem bridge officers all have their legs covered, even the Orion fems. They do practically have their t*ts on display already, i don't need them bearing any more flesh! lol

    Is there much in the way of good clothing for Klingons? Not sure how my character would look in a temporal Jumpsuit, rather camp i'd imagine!

    You have given me food for thought though. Is there an item in the lobi shop (apart from the ships) which sells for a ridiculous amount on the exchange? If there is then maybe i might look at a purchase for investment perhaps?
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    chalpenchalpen Member Posts: 2,207 Arc User
    edited February 2013
    Don't have lobi. Don't open lockboxes.
    Should I start posting again after all this time?
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    ironmakoironmako Member Posts: 770 Arc User
    edited February 2013
    chalpen wrote: »
    Don't have lobi. Don't open lockboxes.

    Ah you should, you will find many treats inside! Besides its nice when you get a more "common" ship like i did on my 11th box. I got a Qin Raptor, and put it straight on the exchange. got another lock box key from the proceeds.

    I just wish they put the Nanopulse Bat'leth into the consortium. I missed the christmas event and have been kicking myself ever since!

    Its a shame about the missiles being pants. It sounded so retro, i thought it would be a cool weapon to have. nevermind.
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    farmallmfarmallm Member Posts: 4,630 Arc User
    edited February 2013
    I know it would take a while. The Jem Dread is what I would go after. I'm saving up the boxes now to open later on and try to get it. I would love to fly that Dread with my Jem has the tactical officer.
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    felixhexfelixhex Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited February 2013
    I have the tholian sword and it is pretty awesome. It looks awesome. You wouldnt be dissapointed I think. I have the whip too. Both for my Ferengi trader/pirate. As for me, I wont be happy until I have it all. lol
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    ironmakoironmako Member Posts: 770 Arc User
    edited February 2013
    farmallm wrote: »
    I know it would take a while. The Jem Dread is what I would go after. I'm saving up the boxes now to open later on and try to get it. I would love to fly that Dread with my Jem has the tactical officer.

    I have to say, the Jem Dread is really awesome! I've watched vids on youtube, and i am thoroughly jealous of those who fly it!

    I do say that out of all the playable ships, I would happily have all of the Jem'hadar ships!

    I'm hoping that with all my manic box opening that i get the holy grail - the bug ship.

    Even though i love it, i would have to sell it, as then i could buy the Dread, and still have 300 mill EC left over!

    I have a tiny amount of patience though, and with the low amounts of lobi i get 9 out of ten times i only get 4 crystals in a box, and i open 2-3 per day, so thats 8-12 crystals (worst case) per day. so it would take me at the most 800 days to save up for it, thats just over 2 years!! There would be playable Borg cubes by the time I get the Dread from the Lobi store! lol

    The best method is with EC. I currently get 3-5 mill EC per day. thats much easier to save up for a dreadnought. it would just take me a little over a month to get it, besides the rate that the dread's price is dropping, you should be able to pick one up if you save 3 mil each day, in the space of 3-4 weeks. I would do this myself, but as i said, i have my eyes on the B'rel at this moment.

    I also looked at the concentrated tachyon mine launcher. On a Torp boat, i can see this being very handy in a supporting role with a team, especially against the borg. Has anyone tried this out? would love to know if its worth it.
    felixhex wrote: »
    I have the tholian sword and it is pretty awesome. It looks awesome. You wouldnt be dissapointed I think. I have the whip too. Both for my Ferengi trader/pirate. As for me, I wont be happy until I have it all. lol

    lol, i know what you mean! Though they can keep their rules of aquisition!
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    farmallmfarmallm Member Posts: 4,630 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    What does the warrior skirt looks like. Last time I was at the lobi store at the station was a good while back. I looked at the STO wiki and they had no info. Other than a regular and decorated.

    I wouldn't mind getting one of those for my female Klingon Sci Boff.

    I agree on buying the keys from the exchange. I will look into that as well.
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    lostusthornlostusthorn Member Posts: 844
    edited March 2013
    ironmako wrote: »
    I'm hoping that with all my manic box opening that i get the holy grail - the bug ship.

    You do realize that the bug is NOT in the dominion lockbox, right?
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    ironmakoironmako Member Posts: 770 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    lostusthorn wrote: »
    You do realize that the bug is NOT in the dominion lockbox, right?

    Isn't it? oh. lolz!

    Well i'll have to prey for an escort or a dreadnought then!
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    torbktorbk Member Posts: 18 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    I admit to have bought the Klingon Decorated Skirt for female klingon officers (though I ended up only equiping a single of my officers with it) and both the Ferengi Rules of Aqcuisition, both the Miser's Delight and the Golden Knowledge (the first lets you browse through them in order, the second has an actor randomly quoting them).
    The user formerly known as Khern!
    I hate the fact Perfect World force-joined STO and PW accounts...
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    jaeger6jaeger6 Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    Definatly go for the Tachyokinetic Converter console. Bonus to crith, critd and turnrate. It's *the* console for escorts.
    Bo'rek Khard.
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    oldkhemaraaoldkhemaraa Member Posts: 1,039 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    jaeger6 wrote: »
    Definatly go for the Tachyokinetic Converter console. Bonus to crith, critd and turnrate. It's *the* console for escorts.

    Sounds like it might be quite the thing for KDF battlecruisers too!
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    fraghul2000fraghul2000 Member Posts: 1,590 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    So if you were actively saving up for something, what would you get?

    I'm usually saving up Lobis for any "bound" items. 3-part set for my D'kora, 3-part set for the Wells, the energy whip etc...

    As for any unbound items (costumes, shuttles, ships, pets), they are usually earned faster when grinding EC and buying them on the exchange.
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    nyxinumznyxinumz Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    I'd buy a jem dread then sell it to buy a D'Kora unless I could buy a D'Kora then I would and be a space jew forever and ever.
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