OJSP said: The chance of getting a 3* from a Standard token is 2.5% (1 in every 40 pulls). We need 50 Standard tokens to get 300 shards (6 3* shards per token). So, the rate of acquisition for all tiers is lower than Bonus Heroes.
Why do I bh 4*?Mostly to champ them (but also or to get a 5* cover). It's kinda risky to target a character you're about to champ. If you get that cover in a pack you'll either "waste" your shards or continue fighting to get it from 270 to 271. (Ok, that means you'll get the LL-token so at least it's not a complete waste.)
AXP_isme said: 3) what happens when I cross the threshold. Does it go to 501/500 or do I lose the extra shards? It would be rubbish to lose 20+ shards because you were at 299 for a 3*.
jamesh said: I guess another way to look at this is that it removes a gambling mechanic from a game that appeals to children. That alone seems like a good thing on principle.
blankcanvas said: I'll reserve judgement until I see it in action, but my initial 1st impression from reading the post is that completely doing away with the free bonus hero cover is rather mean spirited.
bluewolf said: This was answered on Discord....... ducks
Kletvar said: If someone needs statistics for further arguments, here are my pulls in the past 10 months:Standard tokens: Total=2158. 1*=1810. 2*=296. 3*=52.I don't have much time right now to calculate how many pulls on average were required for a specific pull, but i'll do it later. Or someone else can do it.
bluewolf said: For all those who asked: If you have shards in a person that you get a cover for, those shards remain stuck in that character forever until you eventually add enough shards to convert them to a cover.No switching shards to a new character or anything like that.At least they can become a champ level? Which is of dubious help if you are in the purgatory of trying to cover the 4 tier, obviously.This was answered on Discord....... ducks
DAZ0273 said: Kletvar said: If someone needs statistics for further arguments, here are my pulls in the past 10 months:Standard tokens: Total=2158. 1*=1810. 2*=296. 3*=52.I don't have much time right now to calculate how many pulls on average were required for a specific pull, but i'll do it later. Or someone else can do it. Do those 3* include the automatic Bonus Hero?Anyway - 2158 x 6 = 12938/300 = 43.16 so you are way down on 3* from Standards.
helix72 said: 1) Until we know how much/how often earning shards will take place in other areas of the game (e.g. progression rewards, placement rewards, vaults, HfH, etc), it is too early to tell if the straight expected value of the change is in our favor or against us. As many have pointed out, without any additional ways to earn shards this is a loss, because we go from 0.75% (15% x 5%) of a bonus 5* each LT/Classic pull to 0.60% (3/500), a reduction of 20%.