Just opened my daily freebie, and for the first time in the history of Phoenix Packs I have an Epic token.
Of the selection available at Epic tier, I only have the Bajoran Interceptor - of the rest, is there anything that you would particularly recommend me to choose (Fed Tac captain), either for the ship itself or any trait/console etc...
The other option is to exchange it for some Ultra Rares and pick up some of the T6X upgrades for future use.
Never spend an epic token to buy 2 ultra rares. Do some research on the wikia to see the traits consoles etc comes with the epic token ships. Bajoran inerceptor gives DOMINO it is among the best consoles and must haves in the game.
True, the only time you might want to break down an epic would be if you already have everything useful from that level, and with the drop rate that would take a very long time. Also, there is no telling if and when they may decide to drop in something new like they did with the ultras (the X upgrades).
True, the only time you might want to break down an epic would be if you already have everything useful from that level, and with the drop rate that would take a very long time. Also, there is no telling if and when they may decide to drop in something new like they did with the ultras (the X upgrades).
I've got all of the stuff from the original Events offered and the vast majority sits unused, beyond the Bajoran Interceptor's console, the Breen Plesh Tral's trait, and occasionally the Lukari Ho'kuun's console (helps if you care if the Maru lives for a certain number of rounds or I'm running a fragile boat). I don't think a lot of the stuff there would be worthwhile, and I would not recommend trying to buy out that store. Beyond the three ships listed, unless you fell in love with a ship's look besides, I would actually probably crunch down for the 4 T6-X tokens (It currently gives 2x T6-X tokens per UR, despite what the blog implies.) I did swap out a Gold for two URs into tokens this morning as I missed the cutoff last time. There seems little chance of more ships being added, with the past several Event ships going Mudds instead, so not much risk there, unless Cryptic throws a curve-ball.
I've got all of the stuff from the original Events offered and the vast majority sits unused, beyond the Bajoran Interceptor's console, the Breen Plesh Tral's trait, and occasionally the Lukari Ho'kuun's console (helps if you care if the Maru lives for a certain number of rounds or I'm running a fragile boat). I don't think a lot of the stuff there would be worthwhile, and I would not recommend trying to buy out that store. Beyond the three ships listed, unless you fell in love with a ship's look besides, I would actually probably crunch down for the 4 T6-X tokens
Completely agreed.
If you're not getting one of those 3 ships, convert it to Ultra Rare. You can either upgrade some of your current ships or sell the Tokens on the exchange. None of the ships outside of the ones listed are worth the Epic unless you just really happen to like that ship.
If you want healing centric, get the Kobali Samsar for access to the Kobali core and the Regenerative Integrity Field. Another great one is the Lukari ship. Otherwise as to what is best for you will depend on what you want to do. Only thing we can really do is give generalized recommendations.
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The general consensus right now amongst veteran players is that unless you're missing one of the epic prize token ships and you really really want one, don't spend it because like with the Ultra Rare prize tokens, they might add in something unique or desireable to it later.
Epic tokens are one of the rarest items in the game. They're rarer than ANY lockbox or promo ship, and because of that its better to save them on the off chance later the devs add a unique ship that can't be obtained anywhere else(I'm genuinely surprised they haven't done this yet), or they'll add some other desireable item to the prizes you can turn it in for.
If you want healing centric, get the Kobali Samsar for access to the Kobali core and the Regenerative Integrity Field. Another great one is the Lukari ship. Otherwise as to what is best for you will depend on what you want to do. Only thing we can really do is give generalized recommendations.
That is a good one, Kobali, I remember too for oh jeepers hull healing unless it got "nerfed" & I forgot.
It does seem like a phase Cryptic has grown out of in adding ships to the Phoenix list but one can never be sure with Cryptic.
As someone who has them all and have flown them all at some point:
-=Anniversary=-
Kobali Samsar - Excellent Warp/Sing Core with a very powerful clicky(basically a full shield heal for yourself and 24 nearby allies). Console was great, not as amazing now.
Krenim Science Vessel - Torpedo and Console are part of interesting sets, but nothing particularly amazing here.
Lukari Ho'kuun - Very potent Console for AoE survivability.
Bajoran Interceptor - Console and Experimental Weapon are excellent.
-=Summer=-
Ferengi Warship - Lots of interesting stuff, but nothing groundbreaking.
Vorgon ships - These are kind of an all-or-nothing situation in my opinion. The Dread has a unique(3/5) weapon layout, but a lot of their toys are restricted. None of their traits are particularly amazing.
-=Winter=-
Sarr Theln - The ship itself is quite good for carrier play. Trait is okay if you don't have anything better.
Rezreth - Disappointingly underwhelming.
Chel Boalg - Powercrept/unremarkable.
Plesh Tral - Excellent Trait(for Aux2Bat builds); console is pretty good if you're running a Breen ship.
If you're a one character player, then I'd probably spend it on a ship. Which one is up to you.
However the more alts you have, the less valuable those ships are, because they are character bound, and the more valuable the T6X tokens are because they are account wide.
As a veteran player, I hate (with a passion) anything character bound. But man, if you could get those T6-X upgrades? That'd be nice to have... Just a thought...
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As a veteran player, I hate (with a passion) anything character bound. But man, if you could get those T6-X upgrades? That'd be nice to have... Just a thought...
You can buy them in C-Store
Players will also have the option to purchase Experimental Starship Upgrade Tokens directly from the C-Store, in singles or in a bundle.
· 1x Experimental Starship Upgrade Token for 1000z
· Bundle of 3x Experimental Starship Upgrade Tokens for 2000z
do we need to turn all these in before end date or will the rep be there for some time after?
You can buy phoenix boxes and trade in tokens anytime. The boxes and their contents are available all the time. Any tokens you have in your inventory, just right click on it to go to store
only go for UR if you already have the ships from the Epic level. Since you only have 1 of those T6 ships, I would say get a carrier or any of the ships that come with a hanger. The Breen carrier is good or the Vorgon one. Thou the Breen carrier will limit you to fighters unless you have the T5/T6 Breen Raider ship.
If you got a epic and nothing seems interesting now, getting an epic is rare.
So what I would do, if I see nothing I really want.. I would give the epic token protected status by right clicking on it, then saving it in the bank for later. You can re-use it at a later time.
Maybe then there will be something new you'd really want!
To people that say save it.. what are you saving it for? Are you just banking it in case you later decide not to run a Summer or Winter Event?
The Last Epic I got, I broke it down without giving it a 2nd thought. I already have all the ships as account unlocks and saving it seems pointless. I understand it's rarity, but in my case it's a super rare item that I don't need and don't anticipate ever needing.
Awhile back I had created a Gorn toon specifically for my Ultra Rare to select that Voth Bulwark ship. Seemed like a good fit & I had kept it saved in my bank for a few moons prior to it.
I do think as Cryptic doesn't expand upon any of the Phoenix prospects, Ultra Rare & Epic, the decisions will become easier for more veteran players but will probably still be a weighty decision for newer players.
To people that say save it.. what are you saving it for? Are you just banking it in case you later decide not to run a Summer or Winter Event?
yeah why save? it's a 1 time use per character ship. Not an unlock of any kind. You accidently dismiss the ship... can not reclaim. if you dont need, break it down to get the T5s... or a shame to break it down for upgrade tokens thou, but thats the next best thing. Even if you skip an event... all you can do is get 1 ship for 1 toon.
For me personally the only ship i might consider out of the lot is the Nandi, tired of collecting sets of consoles on 3-4 different ships. my advice? Get a few ships you really enjoy, and break the tokens for upgrades with non rare ships. At least the upgrades are account wide per ship. That to me is worth more than a 1 toon 1 ship deal.
"bortaS bIr jablu'DI' reH QaQqu' nay'"
Revenge is a Dish, Best Served Cold ~ Khan Noonien Singh
I thought it over, looked at all the options and decided to break it down and get the T6X tokens.
Thanks to my Zen stipend from the LTS, an FSM from a Rep and a T6X token from this, I now have a T6X Fleet Titan without spending a penny (well, apart from the LTS which has long since paid for itself) and three T6X tokens to use elsewhere in my Fleet or for any future ships.
Ultimately, I feel this was the right way to go for me.
I thought it over, looked at all the options and decided to break it down and get the T6X tokens.
Thanks to my Zen stipend from the LTS, an FSM from a Rep and a T6X token from this, I now have a T6X Fleet Titan without spending a penny (well, apart from the LTS which has long since paid for itself) and three T6X tokens to use elsewhere in my Fleet or for any future ships.
Ultimately, I feel this was the right way to go for me.
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"bortaS bIr jablu'DI' reH QaQqu' nay'"
Revenge is a Dish, Best Served Cold ~ Khan Noonien Singh
Yes
Awesome Ty.
"bortaS bIr jablu'DI' reH QaQqu' nay'"
Revenge is a Dish, Best Served Cold ~ Khan Noonien Singh
I'd recommend the Lukari Ho'kuun for their healing console.
That's a nice one if you're going to be tanking or heal-boating.
Breen Plesh Tral Heavy Raider is nice automatic enemy debuff if you use an Aux2Bat build.
I've got all of the stuff from the original Events offered and the vast majority sits unused, beyond the Bajoran Interceptor's console, the Breen Plesh Tral's trait, and occasionally the Lukari Ho'kuun's console (helps if you care if the Maru lives for a certain number of rounds or I'm running a fragile boat). I don't think a lot of the stuff there would be worthwhile, and I would not recommend trying to buy out that store. Beyond the three ships listed, unless you fell in love with a ship's look besides, I would actually probably crunch down for the 4 T6-X tokens (It currently gives 2x T6-X tokens per UR, despite what the blog implies.) I did swap out a Gold for two URs into tokens this morning as I missed the cutoff last time. There seems little chance of more ships being added, with the past several Event ships going Mudds instead, so not much risk there, unless Cryptic throws a curve-ball.
Completely agreed.
If you're not getting one of those 3 ships, convert it to Ultra Rare. You can either upgrade some of your current ships or sell the Tokens on the exchange. None of the ships outside of the ones listed are worth the Epic unless you just really happen to like that ship.
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Epic tokens are one of the rarest items in the game. They're rarer than ANY lockbox or promo ship, and because of that its better to save them on the off chance later the devs add a unique ship that can't be obtained anywhere else(I'm genuinely surprised they haven't done this yet), or they'll add some other desireable item to the prizes you can turn it in for.
That is a good one, Kobali, I remember too for oh jeepers hull healing unless it got "nerfed" & I forgot.
It does seem like a phase Cryptic has grown out of in adding ships to the Phoenix list but one can never be sure with Cryptic.
or Onna on Deep Space Nine
-=Anniversary=-
Kobali Samsar - Excellent Warp/Sing Core with a very powerful clicky(basically a full shield heal for yourself and 24 nearby allies). Console was great, not as amazing now.
Krenim Science Vessel - Torpedo and Console are part of interesting sets, but nothing particularly amazing here.
Lukari Ho'kuun - Very potent Console for AoE survivability.
Bajoran Interceptor - Console and Experimental Weapon are excellent.
-=Summer=-
Ferengi Warship - Lots of interesting stuff, but nothing groundbreaking.
Vorgon ships - These are kind of an all-or-nothing situation in my opinion. The Dread has a unique(3/5) weapon layout, but a lot of their toys are restricted. None of their traits are particularly amazing.
-=Winter=-
Sarr Theln - The ship itself is quite good for carrier play. Trait is okay if you don't have anything better.
Rezreth - Disappointingly underwhelming.
Chel Boalg - Powercrept/unremarkable.
Plesh Tral - Excellent Trait(for Aux2Bat builds); console is pretty good if you're running a Breen ship.
However the more alts you have, the less valuable those ships are, because they are character bound, and the more valuable the T6X tokens are because they are account wide.
You can buy them in C-Store
Players will also have the option to purchase Experimental Starship Upgrade Tokens directly from the C-Store, in singles or in a bundle.
· 1x Experimental Starship Upgrade Token for 1000z
· Bundle of 3x Experimental Starship Upgrade Tokens for 2000z
You can buy phoenix boxes and trade in tokens anytime. The boxes and their contents are available all the time. Any tokens you have in your inventory, just right click on it to go to store
So what I would do, if I see nothing I really want.. I would give the epic token protected status by right clicking on it, then saving it in the bank for later. You can re-use it at a later time.
Maybe then there will be something new you'd really want!
The Last Epic I got, I broke it down without giving it a 2nd thought. I already have all the ships as account unlocks and saving it seems pointless. I understand it's rarity, but in my case it's a super rare item that I don't need and don't anticipate ever needing.
I do have a few in my bank, and as with every boxed single-unlock ship I'm banking it until I feel like opening them on a toon.
I do think as Cryptic doesn't expand upon any of the Phoenix prospects, Ultra Rare & Epic, the decisions will become easier for more veteran players but will probably still be a weighty decision for newer players.
yeah why save? it's a 1 time use per character ship. Not an unlock of any kind. You accidently dismiss the ship... can not reclaim. if you dont need, break it down to get the T5s... or a shame to break it down for upgrade tokens thou, but thats the next best thing. Even if you skip an event... all you can do is get 1 ship for 1 toon.
"bortaS bIr jablu'DI' reH QaQqu' nay'"
Revenge is a Dish, Best Served Cold ~ Khan Noonien Singh
I thought it over, looked at all the options and decided to break it down and get the T6X tokens.
Thanks to my Zen stipend from the LTS, an FSM from a Rep and a T6X token from this, I now have a T6X Fleet Titan without spending a penny (well, apart from the LTS which has long since paid for itself) and three T6X tokens to use elsewhere in my Fleet or for any future ships.
Ultimately, I feel this was the right way to go for me.
Good call.