What do whales spend their money on? And how much would it be considered to call someone a whale?
Hi! I'm new to the forums and the game, started around christmas and I have been playing non-stop since then. My question is:
I always see everybody talking about the whales, big spender guys that wrecks everyone because of the money they spent, but I don't really now how and where they do it. Do they buy only crystals and use it to refresh energy? Buy crystals to buy chromium packs? Buy only crystals to buy shards from the shipments? Buy toon's packs when they appear? What is the "right way" to spend money in this game?
I'm asking that because I got a few spare bucks from christmas and was willing to spend in this game, but a couple of guys told me that it's not worth to spend money on farmable toons (was talking about the AA+Luminara and Droid packs) and I can't seem to find a viable way to get really good toons so soon (because in my arena (lvl 48) there's already a lot of players with Lando/Wiggs, Rogue One teams and other really op things).
And how much is a ok amount to spend ? Because if a whole lot of money is needed to just be an ok thing to begin, I wont ever bother and keep as a f2p player, but if just a few bucks now and then can really help you, I might consider.
Thanks!
I always see everybody talking about the whales, big spender guys that wrecks everyone because of the money they spent, but I don't really now how and where they do it. Do they buy only crystals and use it to refresh energy? Buy crystals to buy chromium packs? Buy only crystals to buy shards from the shipments? Buy toon's packs when they appear? What is the "right way" to spend money in this game?
I'm asking that because I got a few spare bucks from christmas and was willing to spend in this game, but a couple of guys told me that it's not worth to spend money on farmable toons (was talking about the AA+Luminara and Droid packs) and I can't seem to find a viable way to get really good toons so soon (because in my arena (lvl 48) there's already a lot of players with Lando/Wiggs, Rogue One teams and other really op things).
And how much is a ok amount to spend ? Because if a whole lot of money is needed to just be an ok thing to begin, I wont ever bother and keep as a f2p player, but if just a few bucks now and then can really help you, I might consider.
Thanks!
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An attitude, huh? Let's not start whale shaming again. Whales have disposable income that allow us to spend. We make this game happen for F2P and for those who don't spend a lot. Appreciate us.
As far as spending, my advice is restrict it to gear and energy refreshes. Packs are useless unless you want to dump hundreds/thousands of dollars. Until EA/CG is made to disclose the drop rates (there is a new law going into effect in China in May that may force them too for mobile games), stay away from packs. Research the team comps you want to build and work in a systematic way to get there. The game is a grind. A good plan will help you.
Hope this helps.
DarthBarron (Kevin, aka KevWalker)
If you got a few extra bucks, buy a crystal subscription and maybe a vault. Spend it slowly on energy refreshes and hard-to-farm gear pieces. When it's gone you may begin to understand how deep a whale is willing to dive into their wallet.
Spend the rest of money on high end gear in the shipments.
Nuff said
Yes, I realized whales would spend ridiculous amount of money in this game, but I was trying to understand what they spent on. I think I'll go the route DarthBarron said and keep a monthly budget, will start with the shard subscription and them after some time will see if I want to spend more/less/keep the same amount.
Thanks!
Just one last thing: I'm hitting 2 refreshes on cantina and one refresh on energy daily, which makes my crystals end the day in the same amount they started. If I get the subscription should I save those 100 crystals and wait for gears that I want to show up or should I get another refresh for cantina or for the LS/DS battles?
Thanks again!
Whales may spend frivolously or strategically, but one thing is consistant. Anything directly or indirectly purchasable they have. Whales come in all shapes and sizes. From the big blue whales that spend thousands over a short period of time to wee Belugas who invest their hundreds here and there for optimum efficiency.
Then there's those pesky Narwhals. Spending hundreds only to find an easier route days later. Theyre the dangerous ones, some are here on the forums and they tend to get what they want when complaining Even if it means the rest of us get scewered.
If you want a dollar amount on it I'd say $1000/year is the number. Under that youre a dolphin or porpoise. Remember the days when video games only cost $50-$60 and you got the whole thing?
120$ broker?
Zing!
On the other hand, by all means, spend money on this game, it helps the game grow and give us new content. I've been playing for around 10 months and have spent around $600-$800, I am by no means a whale, but this game is a fun hobby, and if you have a few extra bucks each week, buy some crystals.
I'd say the best way to spend would be the crystal subscription option. Or just flat out buy crystals and use them to buy gear. Chromium and other packs and all that garbage aren't worth it unless you have a gambling addiction to satiate.
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Sorry for the tiny derail.
It's on android.
Where did you sent it?
Huh?
Playing on android.
Levels are very important for arena, I would say to buy two energy and only 1.5 cantina refreshes per day at that crystal expense level. If you can, do two of each refresh per day and then save any left over for gear.
It is actually possible to consistently rank in the top five of arena without spending money, but you have to be very active, and you have to know exactly what to do from right at the start. Once you have fallen behind it is very difficult to catch up without spending quite a bit on levelling, gear, and mods.
Thanks!
I can afford 2 refreshes of each per day, will do that. Just don't really know what to do with the energy, should I just farm gear? (I've beaten every level I can, the ones that are left is because I can't beat them right now).
I can easily get below rank 50 on arena, but tried to get 20 today and couldnt, getting wrecked by Lando+Wiggs and those Rogue One teams (I'm almost lvl 50, with a GS 6*, STH, Phasma, JC and QGJ 4* as my arena team. I do have a 4* Tarkin/Chewie too, but I think the JC heal is very useful in arena)
I agree with this - and I definitely appreciate the whales. I'm just a guppy, but I appreciate not only the fact that whales make the game possible (and ad free) for all, but many post some very helpful information about heroes, gear, levels, etc., since they get them first and can help us avoid dumb mistakes.
Most of the videos and "how to" threads and guides are put together by whales and their guilds. Some of them, I am lucky enough to share a good with (WildGrunt, as an example).
Go hug a whale! Or at least thank one.
In game guild: TNR Uprising
I beat the REAL T7 Yoda (not the nerfed one) and did so before mods were there to help
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Awww! You're a good man!
Also I've spent $20 on this game so far and finished rank 5 in arena today. But I'm only lvl 56... I'm sure there are more whales coming for me.