Hello all
I'm looking to get back into the game after a long break. I first started in Nov 15 (almost from inception) and took a break around July 2016 to focus on sorting out some serious issues at work. Was going to get back into it when things settled down but then baby number 2 came along. Had a few videos pop up on my YouTube feed which reinvigorated the feeling to get back into it.
Before my break my main account was consistently top 100 or top 50 and my alt was top 5 (1st most days). Mostly FTP with a few splurges here and there.
I logged into SWGOH GG to remind myself of where I left everything:
Main
#2187 Arena
51 x toons
28 x 7*, 2 x gear 11, 7 x gear 10 (JKA, QGJ, GM Yoda, Phasma, Snips, GS, Teebo, Luminara, Asajj, EE, Dathcha, Dooku, Bariss, Daka, Boba Fett, Jawa, Res Pilot, Sid)
Level 80
Alt
#545 Arena
50 x toons
20 x 7*, 2 x gear 11, 9 gear 10 (STH, QGJ, Dooku, Rey, Phasma, GS, RG, Poggle, Luminara, Leia, AA, IG86, Poe, Kylo, Bariss, Sid, HRS)
Level 80
I'm looking for some guidance as to the best way to get back into the game. With two kids now I probably won't be able to run two accounts and will probably go mostly FTP. Given so much has changed over past year or so should I:
1. Start from scratch and restart the long haul so I can focus farms based on the current events/meta etc
2. Restart my main, lots of ground to catch up with lots of well established characters, some of which might be useful in the current form of the game
3. Restart my alt, less of a grind to climb arena but will still be hard to pick up lost ground against all the new meta and level 85 opponents
Also a shout out to any ANZGC guys on here, if I do get back in would like to rejoin the guild if possible.
Gio
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Your shard is so far ahead of you
I'm also F2P so it can be done just takes time
I say get a good Rebel team, if you don't care so much for them: build Phoenix Squad since they can be used for EP event and for getting Thrawn. That 1 team will get you 2 legendary toons! Then Scoundrels for getting credits and 5 5* DS ships for Zeta mat challenge. Past that it is kinda up to you for what you think you should be prioritizing. MOD challenges to take in account, event units, Territory Battles and Raids..they did a really good job at making certain heroes good for only certain aspects of the game now.
Long story short: You are behind..technically. But you have a huge advantage for coming back in at such a high level, previous experience, and the shards you are on get updated..pretty sure. Though it is fun starting fresh, I wouldn't suggest it.
I think the answers I'm seeing can be broken down in two ways:
If you really care about the arena and placing high there and getting big crystal payouts, then restart. That'll give you your best chance to keep a high spot in the arena.
If you just want to have fun again with some nice toons and can be content with not chasing the meta for a top 50 spot, then don't restart, and probably go with your alt account (I think the toons in that one have more value in the current game—beyond what any of us could have guessed before, HRS will now make you an extremely valuable guild member :P.) You'll get to still play with the toons that you liked and will be surprised that some of your old toons are even better now, like Leia and Kylo Ren. (Though like you've noted, Jedi have fallen out of the meta; but throw a zeta on your Barriss, and she's totally meta again.)
And if you happen to be looking for a guild, send me a message. The guild I'm in called "VIII" is always looking for anyone who's willing to help out. No power or level or toon requirements. Active but laid back (a few of us have kids too, including me).
Best of luck!
I saw the perfect start guide the other day and so had started that process. I can always pick that up again if the alt is too hard to pick up again.
Try moving up with your main. I bet you about 1500 people ranked ahead of you, at least, are no longer active.
Who cares about ranking top 200 when you can get top 20
Farm Rebels and Light Side, all of them ARE BROKEN, and they will be ALWAYS on the Meta
I have about 2800 crystals so can pay for a free refreshes daily but still looking at another week before I level up to 81, let alone 85. Had a go at ships too but attends there is worse, I'm at 892 and will need a few weeks to get proper competitive there even with level 80 Ackbar, GS and Biggs.
I'm thinking I might just use this account for some practice and general fun while hoarding energy for my new account.
Thanks again for the suggestions and contributions.