I have more aqua than inferno. I'm not using xtals to buy aqua. The use of the Mage and equipment has changed. There is way more equip and way more need for aqua and inferno than when the Mage was first released. Not to mention the aqua and inferno needed to enchant was a lot lower. The Mage needs to adjust as the equipment and need for it does.
No need to buy aqua if u have it lol As for EQ there is still only 12 slots. Its more about what EQ to wear n why.
Well no need to buy inferno if you still have some but not as much as aqua in that case. There is way more equip than when the Mage was first released. And with the constant stream of promos, we're getting more and more equip. People want to be able to enchant them, to change their equip when they need too. But there's simply not enough aqua and inferno to do so, unless you're willing to use gold (which is fine sometimes), xtals or hit B2B HTE. There needs to be balance. At the moment we're still using Mage 1.0. Equip and demand for aqua and inferno has changed. There's no need to increase drops so dramatically that everyone is sitting on hundreds of inferno/aqua. But a few tweaks to the system to help with all the new equipment would be helpful.
I dont think inferno increase is the way to go. Id like to see the possibility of failed enchant gone. Always success
Either way Fin, a few adjustments to the current system would help. And that's fine for you, Night. But others want to enchant their equip but don't have enough aqua and inferno to do so. I know before the last six promos, I had over 400 of aqua and inferno. With in the space of a couple months, there was a whole new set of equip and I barely have any left. I'm sure I'm not the only one. There's equip costing over 20 at some levels to enchant but we're stuck with a system where the levels were WAY less.
I suggest FOD for Inferno/Aqua drops. If ppl r simply enchanting cuz they have EQ i see no rush is needed. My legs EQ have failed last 6 tries at 240 Aqua/Inferno each n idc really. Faster EB's that drop r best.
Yeah I did B2B FOD for months when it was the best paying eb. No one is going to do that now when they can hit ebs like AFF, ASoF and LotL. KaW needs to update the Mage to coincide with the current demands. If you're not interested in UGing equip or fails or BFE, then the current setup of the Mage shouldn't concern you. But for the players who are interested in BFE, it can be a problem for them.
Its a matter of choices then right. So many events make it easy getting better EQ n thats not a problem if element drops r slower.
No one forces anyone to work on BFE or to UG their equip. Like you said, it's about choices. If you choose not to care about it - then obviously what happens with the Mage doesn't concern you. But if you do like to work on BFE, then a few tweaks could help. I wouldn't mind seeing a few adjustments to the current system. But lets be honest, it's unlikely anything will be done to it. But it can't hurt to get opinions out there. Some people do like their BFE. But that doesn't mean everyone does.
BFE enables you to succeed on EBs where you don't have the required buildings to normally succeed (think of hansels). Likewise, you can get some surprise wins when someone without equipment (or even half-okay equipment) hits someone with equipment, expecting an easy target. BFE is static stats. Just look at how good tower builds are for an idea of how good static stats are. TLDR: BFE is good for all aspects of KaW.
BFA also makes it easier to hit eb's. I need spy att BFA or fail on LotL. PvP events is also another way n the gold can buy inferno. Everyone wanting easy street only ignore other avenues quite readily. Also many ppl play eb's that r over their head. BFE is coming out in droves along with easy rewards. Buy inferno while its cheaper. BFA is getting inflated n harder for smaller ppl already as is.
I have a 60m cs hansel n i give no sympathy nor want any if hard to hit eb's. That is by choice n what time can do. He makes tons of gold if plays eb's in his range when att builds lose ground comparatively. He also wars for EE which further increases the divide.
It's much easier to build BFE than it is to build an equal amount of BFA, especially when we're talking people who need the stats to hit epic battles. Also, PvP events without some measure of BFE puts you at a disadvantage. Towards BFA in PvP, I'm glad stripping isn't a thing anymore - or was that somehow actually removed while I wasn't looking? The point is, I wouldn't call people who want to build BFE "wanting easy street." Given that BFE is an entirely separate stat source from BFA (limited ally slots, high gold costs), temporary blessings (mithril investment), and base stats (limited by land and tier / levels you can afford), including not costing gold to upgrade, it's not a choice of "Building BFE" vs "Not Building BFE" for those who want to stay competitive. Competitive players will build some level of BFA when they can, but while they work towards land complete and build complete they can work on BFE simultaneously due to it being unrelated to gold. Yes, while according to one former leaderboard player there are only two types of people - those who put forth the effort and the jokers on the side, you can't fault a community group that is putting forth the effort (or giving the impression they are), yet getting payouts on their time like they are a joker. I don't personally agree or disagree with the call for increased drops. I can see where the argument can be made for higher drop rate, but since I've personally settled on the "joker" side, and stopped pushing BFE as well as most other growth sources, I can't give a current educated opinion. Good luck to both parties.
A 60m cs hansel isn't where the complaints are necessarily coming from. Ironically, I think it's the non-high tier players that would be most-affected by the topic being discussed here. High-handed posts from above can too-easily sound like "let them eat cake."
Eat cake? I played a long time n earned where i got to not 2 week event n leaps n bounds later n want even more.
Maybe level the playing field and bring out the the no reset policy the same as the EE equip,and before it's stated time and effort to get the EE equip time and effort goes into getting the reg equip.Along with more rl $'s than is spent on the EE's.