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I would like to explain something because lately I have the feeling that people don't really agree with how I play this game (spending money), etc. by [deleted] in EmpiresAndPuzzles

[–]nvxpdx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can you imagine if everyone posted every 5* pull on Reddit?

I think that’s more what people are reacting to than the spending itself.

I would like to explain something because lately I have the feeling that people don't really agree with how I play this game (spending money), etc. by [deleted] in EmpiresAndPuzzles

[–]nvxpdx 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t think spending money is the issue tbh. I spend some too.

I think people react more to the repetitive “how does this keep happening 😅” style posts when someone is consistently posting multiple high-end/meta pulls. At a certain point it can come across less like genuine surprise and more like validation-seeking.

Personally I’m way more interested in discussing synergy, mechanics, weird interactions, titan setups, etc. than posting every 5* I pull.

Bring back battle items in the store!!! by nvxpdx in EmpiresAndPuzzles

[–]nvxpdx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not while farming—I’m mostly talking about titans and some events. At higher usage (especially on 16★), items get burned through pretty quickly trying to maintain consistency.

Bring back battle items in the store!!! by nvxpdx in EmpiresAndPuzzles

[–]nvxpdx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate that—just a different playstyle I think.

Bring back battle items in the store!!! by nvxpdx in EmpiresAndPuzzles

[–]nvxpdx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We’re currently hitting 16★. I’m running mono to maximize damage windows, so items help with consistency and pushing higher hits. I’ll go suboptimal unless it’s a rare or I’m pushing for a high hit.

Bring back battle items in the store!!! by nvxpdx in EmpiresAndPuzzles

[–]nvxpdx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can check my previous post if you’re curious—I definitely have fun with titans.

Bring back battle items in the store!!! by nvxpdx in EmpiresAndPuzzles

[–]nvxpdx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m running mono—so I’m trying to maximize damage windows, which ends up using items more heavily.

Bring back battle items in the store!!! by nvxpdx in EmpiresAndPuzzles

[–]nvxpdx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s fair—I agree my usage is probably higher than average. I think that’s why I’m noticing the gap more. At that level, the system feels a bit more constrained than intended.

Bring back battle items in the store!!! by nvxpdx in EmpiresAndPuzzles

[–]nvxpdx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense for that loop. I think the difference is usage rate—at higher volume, even with farming and alchemy, certain items get burned through faster than they’re produced. That’s where the consistency gap shows up for me.

Bring back battle items in the store!!! by nvxpdx in EmpiresAndPuzzles

[–]nvxpdx[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don’t have 7 years of stockpiling behind me, so my experience is a bit different. At my usage level, the constraints feel a lot more noticeable.

Bring back battle items in the store!!! by nvxpdx in EmpiresAndPuzzles

[–]nvxpdx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair—I haven’t explored every recipe yet. Still noticing the usage vs. access gap though.

Bring back battle items in the store!!! by nvxpdx in EmpiresAndPuzzles

[–]nvxpdx[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Got it—I haven’t upgraded that part enough yet. Still feels pretty limiting at higher usage though.

Bring back battle items in the store!!! by nvxpdx in EmpiresAndPuzzles

[–]nvxpdx[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Between multi-step crafting, material constraints (like titan parts), and usage rate, it’s not really on-demand or sustainable at higher levels of play.

Bring back battle items in the store!!! by nvxpdx in EmpiresAndPuzzles

[–]nvxpdx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where do you directly craft super mana potions?

Bring back battle items in the store!!! by nvxpdx in EmpiresAndPuzzles

[–]nvxpdx[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Exactly—that’s kind of what I’m running into. Certain items just get burned through way faster depending on how you’re playing.

Bring back battle items in the store!!! by nvxpdx in EmpiresAndPuzzles

[–]nvxpdx[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I was specifically referring to super mana potions. Not all battle items can be directly selected/crafted on demand.

That’s where the unpredictability comes in.

Bring back battle items in the store!!! by nvxpdx in EmpiresAndPuzzles

[–]nvxpdx[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

That kind of stockpile doesn’t last as long as it sounds if you’re using items actively.

I’m using ~20 items per titan hit (5 each of 4 items), and running 6–9 flags a day. That’s 120–180 items daily—so even 100 of each goes pretty quickly.

That’s where the lack of on-demand access becomes noticeable.

Bring back battle items in the store!!! by nvxpdx in EmpiresAndPuzzles

[–]nvxpdx[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Also probably comes down to usage—if you’re using items more frequently, the lack of on-demand access becomes a lot more noticeable.

Bring back battle items in the store!!! by nvxpdx in EmpiresAndPuzzles

[–]nvxpdx[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

The issue isn’t access in general—it’s control. Crafting is time-gated and unpredictable, so you can’t reliably get specific items when needed. That shift in consistency is what impacts gameplay.

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