On the Futility of Star Crates

In VIP chat, a frequent topic of discussion is "stars":
- Why is an exemplary performance in battle rewarded with one star?
- Why are fixers having to work twice as hard as other ships to earn stars?
- What is the algorithm which determines star distribution?
These may be interesting questions, but all of the hub-bub is rendered moot, in my opinion, when one considers that the star crates, which are rewarded every fifteen stars earned, usually contain scrapping garbage.
Over the course of seven days 7/24 - 7/30, I took screen caps of the star crates which I opened (only 20 images are allowed per posting), to prove a point that the contents contained within, hold depressingly little value:



Would you consider a single epic power cell amazing? I don't. Granted, the rare items are welcome because scrapping them will provide rare parts, but the overwhelming amount of uncommon items is insulting. We receive uncommon items everyday through the calendar, and I focus on rare items, and a few epics, so receiving uncommon items in star crates is not beneficial.
Now with these critiques aside, I would like to offer some constructive suggestions:
- Overhaul the contents of star crates to allow for a bigger chance of receiving epic items and pieces, rare items and pieces, and even a shot at legendary pieces!
- Make star distribution more liberal (multiple three star rewards per battle), since the contents of star crates are unappealing to higher-tiered players.
- Rename the star crate the "Uncommon Crate" as that is what it is, and give it to players for free once per day, while creating a new star crate, filled with special goodies and rewards.

For some time now, I have noticed an epidemic within battles, that is, players who die almost immediately while contributing little to no damage against the enemies. The most vital result of improving the contents of star crates would be a renewed effort by all players of working hard in battle to earn stars! I work hard in battles, for myself and my infamy, but also for the stars, and after my hard work is paid off with uncommon junk, I feel unfulfilled and cheated.

Let's make the gaming experience in Battle Bay better for all players; frankly we deserve better than the current star crates have to offer.

 

dont know about others, but i pulled 2 epics from the star crate in the last month.

if you feel yourself unlucky, try this topic and pray with everyone else
https://forum.battlebay.net/threads/battle-bay-praying-circle.8541/

 

I appreciate the uncommons from the star crates. Saves me from having to spend even more gold in the market for parts

 

Same here.

 

I feel as if I get more lucky with the common creates. I've pulled two epics from them while I have received none from uncommon

 

The biggest question though is why OP writes in such a weird font.

I am against any improvement of star rewards as long as the contribution system is as bad as it is, especially with regards to healing. If they'd greatly improve star rewards right now, I would respond by abandoning fixer.

 

The drop rate of the Green Star crate is simply pitiful. 99% of the stuff are crap. You get maybe 1 Rare Powercell with 2 uncommon items and it's "Great!" as if it's something to cheer about.

Infact, even the Epic Crate and the 10X Epic Crates are a bit lacklustre as well.

I touched on this subject awhile ago.
https://forum.battlebay.net/threads/current-shop-system-does-it-suck.151/

LOL What's with the Courier New Font?

 

Class-specific star rewards would be sweet. And also solve all the problems about how many stars one gets because instead you're collecting fixer stars, speeder stars, etc. and the rewards can be geared accordingly.

 

Maybe the star crate should get better the higher your infamy is/ season rating*

 

I agree with @D3X about the Epic Crate. I just opened my first one yesterday and got 7 Rare items, Epic item (Standard Mortar that I think I am going to scrap. Waiting for T4 Rare), and all cell and piece with 1 guarantee Legend piece. 2 of the Epic items were Railguns that I srapped. I ended up with enough Rare pieces for another, you guess it, Railgun. I scrapped that too and got a Legendary piece so that make my day. The only useful items I got from the Epic Crate are all Rares: 2 snipper, 1 blast, 1 tri-torp, and a turbo. That's the definition of pitiful consider it costs 3900 pearls. I don't spent much but a VIP month and pearl divings. I guess I have to be a whale to at least get something.

 

If nothing else they at least alter the code so Great / Amazing only appears when it reflects the truth

Nothing amazing about 1 more epic power cell I don't need!

 

Just after the transition to the current level/evolve system absolutely --- Now I have enough rare to bring my entire stash of gear from mk4->5 once level permits, & with the new shop system I most certainly do not have to worry about an overflow in epic duplicates

 

Agree, epics are too random for occasional payers. I could drop some cash on the game, but unless you drop a lot it won't make a difference, so I rather not.


I don't think star crates are a problem per se, but I feel new forms of acquiring materials/items should be introduced. I would especially like to se a 24/7 part shop, with discounts appearing in the time shop as they do now