Progression rewards worth it for SCL9 Hulk event?

abenness
abenness Posts: 228 Tile Toppler
in MPQ General Discussion
I'm trying to figure out which level to go into for the 7-day Hulk event (missing Banner as 5e).

But I can't see a table online that shows the SCL 9 progression rewards for a 7-day event.  I know I'll be able to look at it in the event preview, but it would be nice to see it in an easy comparison vs SCL 7 and 8.

The type of info I'm looking for is similar to the pink tables in these:
https://forums.d3go.com/discussion/64725/update-to-progression-rewards-in-story-events-5-18-17/p1
https://forums.d3go.com/discussion/67661/access-granted-s-h-i-e-l-d-clearance-level-9-updated-9-20-17/p1
 (specifically this table: https://us.v-cdn.net/6029755/uploads/editor/8f/maopblwl227y.png)

Am I missing it somewhere? Then, any advice for this event when missing the 5e?

I see it as a balance of still making full progression, and presumably more progression CP, but being pushed out of the daily 100HP for finishing top50. But maybe top50 overall for a 4* Cyclops.

It would have to be a decent amount of CP to make it worth "Hard: The Hulk - 7 day event with lots of Dark Avengers, very time consuming" :)

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  • bluewolf
    bluewolf Posts: 6,775 Chairperson of the Boards
    This may help you:

    https://goo.gl/1qzrJH
  • Yepyep
    Yepyep Posts: 991 Critical Contributor
    abenness said:
    I'm trying to figure out which level to go into for the 7-day Hulk event (missing Banner as 5e).

    But I can't see a table online that shows the SCL 9 progression rewards for a 7-day event.  I know I'll be able to look at it in the event preview, but it would be nice to see it in an easy comparison vs SCL 7 and 8.

    The type of info I'm looking for is similar to the pink tables in these:
    https://forums.d3go.com/discussion/64725/update-to-progression-rewards-in-story-events-5-18-17/p1
    https://forums.d3go.com/discussion/67661/access-granted-s-h-i-e-l-d-clearance-level-9-updated-9-20-17/p1
     (specifically this table: https://us.v-cdn.net/6029755/uploads/editor/8f/maopblwl227y.png)

    Am I missing it somewhere? Then, any advice for this event when missing the 5e?

    I see it as a balance of still making full progression, and presumably more progression CP, but being pushed out of the daily 100HP for finishing top50. But maybe top50 overall for a 4* Cyclops.

    It would have to be a decent amount of CP to make it worth "Hard: The Hulk - 7 day event with lots of Dark Avengers, very time consuming" :)
    I'm a solid 4* player, and don't think it's worth it (this event). I'll play SCL9 if placement is worth it for T50, otherwise it's SCL8. This event is the latter, for me, particularly if I'm only considering progression. If you need the Mordo covers -- and I think he's great -- then it might be for you. As is often said, YMMV.
  • abenness
    abenness Posts: 228 Tile Toppler
    bluewolf said:
    This may help you:

    https://goo.gl/1qzrJH
    Thanks, that's exactly what I'm after!

    For anyone else interested, in progression from
                       SCL7 ->   SCL8 ->   SCL9
    CP goes          66 ->        73 ->        88
    Iso            14,190 -> 16,500 -> 19,360
    HP                 275 ->      385 ->      385
    Riso          22,550 -> 31,795 -> 41,030

    SCL8 and 9 get 6 x 3* covers, SCL7 only 4 x 3*.
  • bluewolf
    bluewolf Posts: 6,775 Chairperson of the Boards
    Note that the progression rewards are basically doubled when comparing the rewards for a 3/4 vs a 7.  However, the placement rewards are not, so your extra long commitment results in no more rewards there than any other PVE.

    Placement players lose out on a 7 day since they will get 1/2 the rewards they usually get.
  • Yepyep
    Yepyep Posts: 991 Critical Contributor
    bluewolf said:
    Note that the progression rewards are basically doubled when comparing the rewards for a 3/4 vs a 7.  However, the placement rewards are not, so your extra long commitment results in no more rewards there than any other PVE.

    Placement players lose out on a 7 day since they will get 1/2 the rewards they usually get.
    This is a great point -- and includes another point I was trying to tease out but couldn't quite get control of: stepping up a SCL level or two is already hard and slow if it's > your roster is really able to handle. That's one thing for 3-4 days, but something else entirely for a 7-day event. I find it hard to maintain the commitment and interest (I get very tired of Dark Avengers) required for SCL9 for so long.

    Put another way, there aren't really any player benefits to a longer event and there are some detriments. I find 7-day events mostly to be a slog, and the Hulk event most definitely to be a slog.
  • rixmith
    rixmith Posts: 707 Critical Contributor
    This event would sure be better if we could just get a feeder for Banner so that the one time we get to use him he would be a little bit better, and those who are missing him would at least have a chance to get a cover or two,
  • ZeiramMR
    ZeiramMR Posts: 1,357 Chairperson of the Boards
    That said, the progression rewards for resources (CP, HP...) end up being slightly better than running a 3 and 4 day back-to-back. It would be nice if placement rewards reflected that too.

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