July Event Tips and Tricks - The Reckoning
Greetings Captains,
I’d like to take some time to go over what to expect for the July Raid - The Reckoning, and beyond.
First, this is the final installment of the Reaver and Draconian conflict. So this will be the last raid where Warzones are the primary target. We will eventually move Warzones into the Campaign system, but for now this is the final chapter of the Reaver and Draconian conflict.
Reckoning Tips:
As with previous events’ Warzone targets, ships that excel in Open Water combat will continue to be highly effective. Hulls like the Interdictor, the Stingray, the Lightning Carrier will remain very powerful.
Heavy reliance on Subs will also work quite well, although players who make heavy use of subs will want to ensure that they are avoiding the Thermal Detection present on the Draconian Proto-Nemesis and the Reaver Mothership, which is denoted by a RED indicator on the hull.
Sonar:
We’ve also observed the Draconians making use of the Reaper Submarine. Captains would be advised to bring some amount of Sonar into these targets to have an easier time hunting down these ships.
Rogue Crews:
Much like last month, there are also several Rogue Crews that Captains could find particularly valuable when engaging this month’s Warzone Targets:
- Speed Boost - Fearless Blitzers
- This Rogue Crew is valuable because it allows Captains to close the distance on the Reavers or Dracs at the start of the battle while they are distracted to pick off unaware ships.
- Splash Boost - Molotov Maidens, Hellfire Heathens
- Both of these Rogue Crews will empower captains who are using Rocket heavy fleets to combat the Typhoon, and also allow Rockets you are using against Reaver Forces to splash onto the Speedier Scout ships.
- Turnspeed and Evade - Sea Serpents
- Being maneuverable in Warzones has been very valuable, and this rogue crew allows you to turn away from an approaching enemy so that it remains focused on a different target. As a result this Rogue crew boosts two very important stats, Turnspeed and Evade.
- Accuracy Boost - Bullseye Brigade
- Many of the Draconian and Reaver Ships have high Evade statistics. As a result, if you can ensure that more of your Ballistic, Missile, and Concussive Weapons land on target you’ll have greater success. This Rogue crew pairs well with the Interdictor build I listed out for the May Event - here.
Going forward:
As this is the final chapter of the Reaver and Draconian Warzone conflict. I’d like to share with you guys an image of what is coming next and what to expect.
Right now the only tip I can give you is that Fleets that you used to battle Occupied Forsaken Bases will likely be valuable again.
I hope this information has been helpful! I’d be happy to offer any further advice on Event builds or answer questions if people have them. Good luck and stay frosty out there!
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Thanks for the info. Now will you tell us are the warzones the same in the following areas as last month.
1. Are you dropped right smack in the middle of the battle. Your fleets were getting sunk before you could even move them.
2. In the last raid it seemed that the B targets gave more damage than the A targets.
3. Did you guys even think of the mid to lower levels this time.
4. Are there any caps on the sets.
wow so u bringing back bases for raid targets YAY
Raid ships: Kodiac, Jugg X Mastodon, Gretas NC x5, Interceptor V2-H, Beserker, Enforcer, Missle Cruiser X R5, Triton R5, Mercury R5, Spec R5, Vindicator, Rampart, Mauler, Dictor, Sawfish, MC, Mako, HHA, HHB,FFA, Levi a, BS,BCX,BC, LCX, LC, BBA, DestroyerX, Destroyer, Frigate, Corvette
Raid ships: Kodiac, Jugg X Mastodon, Gretas NC x5, Interceptor V2-H, Beserker, Enforcer, Missle Cruiser X R5, Triton R5, Mercury R5, Spec R5, Vindicator, Rampart, Mauler, Dictor, Sawfish, MC, Mako, HHA, HHB,FFA, Levi a, BS,BCX,BC, LCX, LC, BBA, DestroyerX, Destroyer, Frigate, Corvette
lol looks like the waters have frozen over before they give us a drydock :P
That image of a Ice-Age base is very cool looking. Is that something graphical that may be coming into the game soon?
strange how this all looks familiar. I'm sure i've seen this elsewhere....hmm wherever could that be?
Kixeye: The "Ice Age" thing is cool but in order for it to work it would have to be a game-wide phenomenon. Our bases, World map, everything would have to be graphically changed. It would be very weird if only the targets we fought were "polar" lol.
Maybe a new race??
Maybe a new faction. If so, get ready for "Cryo" weapon types that freeze instead of burn like Reavers.
Yes Rob....Helll just froze over LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLO
So a base attack raid is after this one? Finally! I much prefer those to FvF, for the most part.
Three things come to mind:
I can't afford to play anymore.
What can we take from this? it'll be exactly the same as last month.
Also, Ice bases? ......must.....resist..... pointing out blindingly obvious......
KIXEYE CM Robot said:
Going forward:
Hmmmmm...I've seen this pic before......awhile back....just cant put my finger on where.....hmmmmm
Yeah because ICE is not from another game!
Oh good since the occupied Forsaken base raid was so warmly received that it lasted one cycle you've decided to bring it back. LMAO
I get what you all are saying about the ice. Halo, boogie bunnies, angry birds, mega man, battle block theatre, skyrim, and minecraft all have ice, they must be copying one of those..... or maybe all of them. The game I am sure you dolts are referencing isnt going to be the savior you all hope it will be. You tools are way too excited to start your timers all over again its making me sick.
On the topic of the raids, which this post was about, (not bases with ice for those incapable of reading, only looking at pictures) Will the sets be capped this month or not, Robot. Also some teaser pics of the nightcawk would be great too if you could slip some out for us =D.
I like these threads, you do your best and it is appreciated, mr roboto.
Still not sure why you can't do raids in campaign format:
I could list more, but hopefully it is something to think about and as one person did bring up. The base type raids were not well received. I hope you guys ease into it because if not. I am sure it will be more angry people. I am glad for something different though. Thanks for the tip Mr Robot. It is much appreciated
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Winter's coming, i can feel it, anyone notice that when they do an update, robot always says at the end. stay frosty out there!"..........HE'S BEEN TELLING US ALL ALONG!! lol, thanks robot.
Ice Pirates!
wait... arctic bases? i remember WAY back there was a video thing in game that gave a basic story as to what caused the world to be covered with water, i don't remember all the details because it was a few years back but i thought the worldwide flood was caused by melting glaciers. it also explained why you see submerged buildings underwater, does anyone else remember this or is this just me being crazy.
EDIT: after posting this i searched everywhere in my sector and i couldn't find the buildings anymore, curse you kixeye, first my clouds now my underwater skyscrapers. i need pretty things to look at while my ships repair. ;n;
Jeez Robot kindly posts a pic and gets frosty reception!
no your not crazy thats the story of how battle pirates came to be
This is just a set up for a new weapon.....The Ice Melting Rapid Fire Burning Missle......Remember, you heard it here.
I'd like to request a Wallpaper version of this image please.
Edit: Robot always says "Stay frosty out there", now he's going to have to change it to "Stay toasty out there"... lol