Good Morning ... Welcome to start of the TIER 29 Battle Cycle ...
... and a good morning it is, for we have "lightning" up for grabs, Agents.
TOP 10: 29.5 NARWAHL MKII TESLA - 60.4B-92.62B.
TOP 30: 29.5 DOLPHIN MKII TESLA - 21.17B-41.2B.
As TRY_AGAIN would say, I've been relegated to the "Romper Room" version of the VIP Event, probably due to a lack of participation (I'm mighty proud of that
), so I can only view what's up to 3,500 GOLD.
If any of you "high rollers" want to update me on what lies above 3,500 GOLD, I would be more than happy to post it here. :cool:
@3,500: 28.5 GHARIAL MKII SNIPER - 20.13B-30.87
@PARTS: 29.0 SLINGSHOT MKII SNIPER - 26.84B-48.32B - (TIER 29 LR Standard Bearer)
There are several SHORT RANGE Weapons for sale (for the up & comers) in The Store:
26.5 HELLBOUND MKII ASSAULT - 5.03B-7.72B - 240 GOLD **
27.5 DRAGONFLY MKII ASSAULT - 10.07B-15.44B - 240 GOLD **
26.5 BULLHEAD MKII HEAVY - 11.32B-15.33B - 720 GOLD **
27.5 AJAX MKII HEAVY - 18.87B-26.89B - 720 GOLD **
The "magic" number for this Battle Cycle is ... 48.32B.
Good Luck and Good Hunting !!!
Complex Minds Require Challenging Games ... SCORPION
Comments
BASE: 33.89B (ALPHA-DELTA @ 31.25%); LEVEL: 280; GAME CASH: 56.66B; HIGH VAULT: 35.31M.
DRONE: 3.08B (Power) - 250/300 (Level) - 118/2460 (XP) - 15.94B (Health)
DRONE WEAPONS: MG (2.80B-L4), RL (2.80B-L4), HR (2.80B-L4), SG (2.80B-L4)
DRONE WEAPONS PARTS:
..... 02.10B: MG (009); HR (008); RL (002); SG (010)
..... 13.42B: MG (286); HR (283); RL (286); SG (296)
..... 16.78B: MG (100); HR (117); RL (109); SG (117)
FUSES:
210 x TIER 25 (XP-42); 210 x TIER 26 (XP-44); 070 x TIER 26 (XP-51); 010 x TIER 14 (XP-28);
WEAPONS:
SNIPER: 29.0 SLINGSHOT MKII (acquired 08/25) @ 100% (48.32B).
TESLA: 29.5 DOLPHIN MKII (acquired 08/30) @ 60% (64.83B/82.54B).
ASSAULT: 28.5 CENTIPEDE MKII (acquired 08/16) @ 100% (27.51B).
HEAVY: 28.5 MANTRA MKII (acquired 08/25) @ 0% (25.17B/41.2B).
TOOBAD (29.5 DOLPHIN MKII):
GLOBAL EVENT (08/25/2016) --- RANK #088 (8,235 AP) --- 35 Parts Acquired, 15 Parts To Go.
SILVER LEAGUE EVENT (DAY #1) --- RANK #03 (183 VP) --- 16 Parts Acquired, CRAFTED.
SILVER LEAGUE EVENT (DAY #2) --- RANK #06 (120 VP) --- 12 Parts Acquired, CRAFTED.
SILVER LEAGUE EVENT (DAY #3) --- RANK #01 (114 VP) --- 17 Parts Acquired, 33 Parts To Go.
Good Luck and Good Hunting !!!
Thanks MAJOR ... now that IS a strange one; definitely yet another GLU hiccup. Probably should be a 30.5 SNIPER ...
5,750 GOLD for a 30.0 TESLA vs the Global's 29.5 TESLA ... at least TESLAS aren't in short supply.
Good Luck and Good Hunting !!!
(Just checked store and now the telsa which was on sale til last night is only for vip)
stats of the weapon are that of 30.5 but its been presented as 29.5
If you're so inclined, I would grab it NOW since you won't need another for at least 2 TIERs and it would guarantee maximum payouts for the duration.
I know it's plenty of GOLD to spend on a SNIPER, but given your priorities, it's an excellent deal that I wouldn't pass up. :cool:
YEP ... we came to that conclusion a few hours ago; now here's the rub ...
With only a modest health boost to Level 273, SHORT RANGE Battles are survivable WITHOUT the use of any equipment using 28.5 SR Weapons. Of course, I haven't unlocked my TIER 29 Stats either.
My determination is that 6 additional PH Level jumps would have eliminated the need to use equipment at all @ TIER 28; this should also hold true moving forward as long as you don't upgrade your Primary Weapons, for that would attract stronger opponents and you would be right back where you started.
The ultimate question is therefore: Survivability (without the use of Grenades or MedKits) versus Larger Raided Vaults? This is solely a player's choice based on how many battles you usually fight during a Global Event.
In short, if you're scoring 20,000 AP or more on a regular basis, clearly there is no need for the larger vaults, so I would first grab the best TESLA I could find (along with a HEAVY, if you're so inclined) and STAY AWAY from high powered SNIPERS and ASSAULTS until I can determine a better approach.
If you avoid the GOLD LEAGUE like the plague, then you need to calculate how long it will take to upgrade the base based on how many battles you can fight ... AND ... stick to the plan !!!
Personally, I would opt for the larger vaults but would proceed slowly and with great caution.
Never to be one to offer advice without trying it out myself, I suppose I will need to increase my stats ... d.a.m.n. ... you guys might need to take my word for it though, because I'm not thrilled about TIER 29.
I am 90% sure of my findings, if that means anything to anyone. :cool:
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RANK #2: 5,171 AP (RAJA0599)
RANK #3: 4,835 AP (MARAT)
RANK #10: 3,296 AP (JETBALA)
RANK #30: 1,882 AP (ZALEKSANDR)
RANK #73: 1,057 AP (SCORPION) ... Extreme Extended Target Practice is in effect. :cool:
Global Goal: Grab that TESLA !!!
Good Luck and Good Hunting !!!
RANK #2: 8,060 AP (MARAT)
RANK #3: 7,206 AP (RAJA0599)
RANK #10: 5,010 AP (ONEPIECELUFFY)
RANK #30: 3,129 AP (ZALEKSANDR)
RANK #51: 2,082 AP (SCORPION) ... Extreme Extended Target Practice is in effect. :cool:
Surprisingly @ TIER 29, I am really shocked that my 26.5 TESLA is still mowing down the enemy without any additional battle equipment. The JUGG requires a full 10-charge blast to the head at times, but the weapon is holding it's own; good enough until I acquire this 29.5 replacement ... I am quite pleased.
Global Event DAY #1 is a wrap.
Good Luck and Good Hunting !!!
RANK #2: 14,410 AP (DOZEUR)
RANK #3: 13,560 AP (MARSHMALLOW6)
RANK #10: 9,260 AP (HELPHOS)
RANK #30: 5,946 AP (JETBALA)
RANK #55: 3,222 AP (SCORPION) ... Extreme Extended Target Practice is in effect. :cool:
Good Morning Agents ...
The Leaderboard is chock full of new talent and The Veterans come and go, but The SCORPION is always there ...
... Never Changing, Steady As A Rock; I wish I could offer some reasonable explanation other than my being insane.
Good Luck and Good Hunting !!!
RANK #2: 17,085 AP (MARSHMALLOW6)
RANK #3: 16,185 AP (MARAT)
RANK #10: 10,535 AP (HELPHOS)
RANK #30: 7,285 AP (KPONYPR)
RANK #53: 4,433 AP (SCORPION) ... Extreme Extended Target Practice is in effect. :cool:
Global Event DAY #2 is a wrap.
Good Luck and Good Hunting !!!
RANK #2: 20,135 AP (ORLIIK)
RANK #3: 20,093 AP (CHITAH)
RANK #6: 19,035 AP (MARAT)
RANK #10: 16,860 AP (DOZEUR)
RANK #30: 9,718 AP (ACEBOY1)
RANK #55: 5,855 AP (SCORPION) ... Extreme Extended Target Practice is in effect. :cool:
Good Morning Agents ...
Veterans are dominating once again; the other contenders appear to have lost their stomach to fight.
The competition is fierce and wide open; nobody is taking any prisoners. Ooh Rah.
Good Luck and Good Hunting !!!
RANK #2: 28,082 AP (RAJA599)
RANK #3: 25,610 AP (ORLIIK)
RANK #4: 24,860 AP (MARAT)
RANK #10: 20,093 AP (CHITTAH)
RANK #30: 11,096 AP (DM7000)
RANK #55: 6,577 AP (SCORPION) ... Extreme Extended Target Practice is in effect. :cool:
Global Event DAY #3 is a wrap.
Good Luck and Good Hunting !!!
RANK #2: 32,296 AP (SMOKINACE)
RANK #3: 28,082 AP (RAJA0599)
RANK #4: 27,235 AP (ORLIIK)
RANK #5: 26,135 AP (MARAT)
RANK #10: 23,235 AP (DOZEUR)
RANK #30: 12,457 AP (THEBAKICAR)
RANK #60: 6,838 AP (SCORPION) ... Extreme Extended Target Practice is in effect. :cool:
The battle for TOP 10 supremacy has turned into one of the most competitive in recent memory.
Could this be the final Ooh Rah?
Good Luck and Good Hunting !!!
RANK #2: 32,296 AP (SMOKINACE) ... Zzzz.
RANK #3: 30,146 AP (MAGGOTT)
RANK #4: 29,585 AP (ORLIIK)
RANK #5: 29,360 AP (TERMINAT3R)
RANK #10: 25,010 AP (WACKER1)
RANK #30: 12,732 AP (THEBAKICAR)
RANK #61: 7,213 AP (SCORPION) ... Extreme Extended Target Practice is in effect. :cool:
The battle for TOP 10 supremacy continues. Ooh Rah !!!
Good Luck and Good Hunting !!!
#1 30,243 Snowghost
#2 16,357 leandros09
#3 15,746 Homie57
#10 14,432 Oodle
#14 11,310 Brad752
#30 8,499 Ronherman7
I am looking foir on more Base upgrade today.
RANK #2: 37,305 AP (SH3LLSHOCK)
RANK #3: 37,235 AP (TERMINAT3R) ... On the move.
RANK #4: 32,296 AP (SMOKINACE) ... Zzzz.
RANK #5: 31,935 AP (ORLIIK)
RANK #10: 26,823 AP (LEGION2)
RANK #30: 13,021 AP (KAPONYPR)
RANK #60: 7,774 AP (SCORPION) ... Extreme Extended Target Practice is in effect. :cool:
The battle for TOP 10 supremacy continues with the TOP 3 starting to "pull away". Way to go !!!
Good Luck and Good Hunting !!!
RANK #2: 39.507 AP (RAJA0599)
RANK #3: 38,705 AP (SH3LLSHOCK)
RANK #4: 32,296 AP (SMOKINACE) ... Zzzz.
RANK #5: 32,110 AP (ORLIIK)
RANK #10: 26,823 AP (WACKER1)
RANK #30: 14,182 AP (URKAGAN)
RANK #60: 8,024 AP (SCORPION) ... Extreme Extended Target Practice is in effect. :cool:
The battle for TOP 10 supremacy continues but I now believe the "winner" will be one of the the TOP 5.
The SCORPION is about to call it a wrap ... Great fight guys !!!
Good Luck and Good Hunting !!!
LITTLE ME is licking his wounds ... thanks for saving my life back there Little Buddy !!!
With RANK #30 registering 15,000+ AP ...
... many a gladiator fell victim to and fell through the donut worm hole ... R.I.P.
The battle difficulty has been turned up a notch or two and The Veterans "sense" that The End is near.
Competition continues to be ferocious on DAY #1 ...
... Fight the Good Fight my brethren and I'll see you in Hell. :cool:
I crack myself up at times ...
Good Luck and Good Hunting !!!
The competition level is quite high; I haven't experienced this type of competitive spirit in quite some time and it is quite enjoyable. The problem is (I hate myself for it) I know what lies on the horizon ...
... so Let's Have Fun for I know NOT How Long This Will Last. :cool: Ooh Rah !!!
There are occasions when all the experience, strategizing and battle tactics mean nothing at all ...
... sometimes it's all about just being lucky. :cool:
That has been the biggest mystery surrounding this ever since GLU introduced the 17 Parts RANK #1 Award ... yeah it wasn't always that way.
From what I can discern regarding "ties and tie breaking"; there are only 3 x items I am sure of.
SCENARIO #1: The "leader" has 102 VP and you have 100 VP.
(1) If the PvP Battle that results in a tie was a victory, you now become the "leader".
SCENARIO #2: The "leader" has 102 VP and you have 101 VP.
(2) If the PvP Battle that results in a tie was a loss, you get placed below the "leader".
SCENARIO #3: The "leader" has 102 VP and there (3) others have 100 VP.
(3) Counter intuitive ... if multiple players hit the same rank at the same time, presumably all by PvP victories, then the last player to reach that point jumps to the head of the pack.
That's all I know for sure since there are many, many combinations of what I've described above ...
... all of which are impossible to predict during gameplay (not knowing what the other guys are doing) ...
... so I simply "leave it to luck".
You can get pretty creative in the closing minutes of gameplay. I performed a LOSS-WIN-LOSS tactic hoping to land @ RANK #2-#3 ... this time it worked like a charm.
I REALLY got lucky because I didn't anticipate RANKS #2-#4-#5 coming on that quickly.
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That's great news !!!
This particular TESLA will last at least 4-weeks, so that 270 GOLD was an excellent investment. KUDOS
I don't know ... did it lose "killing power" OR 25% of applied upgrades? I've never heard of a content update affecting weapon strength before ... JEEZ
I'm using the same TESLA @ 60% Power and it's working great.
The DOLPHIN MKII right?