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Crafting system.. specifically, materials. where you you get them?
annemarie30
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Since you obviously cannot scan anomalies in the clusters any longer, and only rarely run across them in missions (who really wants to re run missions to get mats?)
that leaves the doff missions scan for TRIBBLE and what else?
do the doff missions get you the rare mats? I've seen ESTFs as a source.. are they drops or anomalies to be scanned?
are they in regular stfs?
that leaves the doff missions scan for TRIBBLE and what else?
do the doff missions get you the rare mats? I've seen ESTFs as a source.. are they drops or anomalies to be scanned?
are they in regular stfs?
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Normal PvE queues give a R&D box at the end, with a group of Common, Uncommon and Rare materials
Elite PvE queues give an Advanced R&D box, which gives a mix of Common, Uncommon, Rare (tends to be more rare in these) and a chance at VR materials
The wavelength minigame is unchanged.
At least, I always seem to get a bunch of mats when I've cycled doff missions there.
Other than that, normal and elite queued content drops boxes.
They're not bound, so they also turn up on the exchange.
I expect prices will stabilise a little lower soon, as the supply builds up.
but to get the very rare mats, I assume that mk xii VR+ crafting requires these, are only available from ESTFs and a purchasable pack from the C-store.
From everything I have seen regarding the new rep system ... sorry I mean crafting.
You are indeed correct.
Also, if you didn't hear Geko's answer to this very question during his interview on STOked. Just see my Sig.
100% correct.
The drop rates on ESTFs seems low as well. I wasn't around for it, but was this not part of why they removed the Borg tech drops and moved to the current STF/rep system?
They are RNG'd from 'Advanced' boxes dropped from various elite queues. Try Here.
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Not blowing smoke up your fundament, but I've seen you post many times here and you're patently not stupid.
Therefore, given that you actually take the time to think about the game, you're plenty good enough for elite content.
Certainly better than some of the people I've been running conduit with recently.
I'd recommend having a go at CEE.
It's elite level, at least attempts to reward non-DPs play, gives a choice of nukara or fleet marks and gives a chunk of dil.
It's also ten player, so even if you don't quite keep your end up there's plenty of cover.
The pugging stf's option isn't an option because (unless it is infected elite ) they will fail or never pop.
Crafting isn't for me.
It seems like they only drop from those c-store boxes.
No one I know has gotten one drop yet..
And yes, also agree that Undine Infiltration ground Elite is easy and kinda fun since there's the non-combat aspect to it and different stages to it and objectives. Also, Crystaline Catastrophe Elite can be done fairly easily as well. Just fly around healing everyone and you'll probably get 1st place too.
Borg Space Elite:Trellium-K
Borg Ground Elite:Plekton Particle
Undine Space Elite:Argonite Gas
Undine Ground Elite:Dentarium
Crystalline Catastrophe Elite: Radiogenic
Dyson Space Elite: Trellium-K
again i think the dyson is supposed to put out craylon gas as this is one that i have but could not find the box to get it i got it from the 1k academy doff asignment
The prices on the exchange, however, are unworkable. You will be paying between 5 and 10 million to craft an item that used to sell for 1?
The materials lootboxes need to be selling for 10-20k for this to be workable as it may take opening 20 to get what you need to craft 1 item.
The materials themselves need to go under 100,000. Otherwise there is no way to make the crafting worthwhile. Right now I'm skeptical about this. In 3 months when I'm ready to craft good stuff I will probably have all the mats I need to make a few things, but then I doubt I would make any more unless the prices come down more than tenfold.
"With the first link, the chain is forged. The first speech censured, the first thought forbidden, the first freedom denied, chains us all irrevocably."
Why wont my "crafting tutorial reward box" open???
You craft components.
STO Resources: <Ship Comparison - All Tiers + Small Craft + Hangar Pets> <Damage Resistance>
<R&D + Upgrade Costs> <Duty Officer Finder> <Suliban Doff Reqs> <Fleet Costs> <Rep Costs>
<Keybind Tour the Galaxy> <Fleet / Armada Management> <Currency Exchange> <Other STO Links>
You make the components.
If you have less than 20(?) doff slots open, then the box won't open I believe.
I've had 2, both from CCE. (It's the one I run most often.)
Pugging (Borg Space STF's and Undine Infiltration-most times a win) can be all the above (easy and or difficult, lose and win). I pug and run missions on Public Elite STF and on other channels with my torp boat. I know friendly people in my fleet, other fleets and in groups like Star Trek Battles and others who can help, provide company, and work with you in STF's if needed.
I'm certainly not OP, nor have the piloting skills to effectively ramp up my dps, and just when I think I know strategies I'm challenged by other players and strategies so I'm always learning.
Pack your heals in your bank and as others have said try CCE and Undine Infiltration to ease into it.
If you need a PUG running partner send me a PM.
http://www.arcgames.com/en/games/star-trek-online/news/detail/10052253
Why are you not rejoicing?
oh, what do they have on there?
"With the first link, the chain is forged. The first speech censured, the first thought forbidden, the first freedom denied, chains us all irrevocably."