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[GraveRobberX]

How do I increase my research/hr

It's been +54 for fucking ever
I'm in Research Tier 2already, goddamn my storage and amount that can be held jumped but research still +54/hr, hope it increases

Research Tier 4 is motherfucking Overkill...at requirement and that fucking tree to fill up

Right now
I'm 610/5325 with a max storage: 2130
+54/hr

 

[Vic_Viper]

Just joining another players Base Defense at the first area, Stonewood I think it's called. His shield/play area had expanded so far that there were completely new areas I have never seen before, definitely weren't in mine. He had like an entire mine cart area with tracks and multiple floors that he didn't build. How do you get the shields to expand further out like that?

Are there any more loot boxes like there are at the first base in Plankerton or the others? Like the orange boxes found in the tower?

 

[UpDownLeftRight]

There is the official discord, I see plenty of people helping out there.

I solo'd my last couple of defense attempts. It's actually a lot more fun soloing since you can set up defenses that actually get used rather than just milling through every wave they throw at your instantly.

I usually do the "send for help option" and get some people too. I actually like it more when I don't get any though. Got 3 once and felt like all the preparation I did was for nothing.

I don't mind doing it with like one extra but I really hate soloing them personally. That said, I did get a workaround though I was gonna ask the Discord later. It seems that on PC at least, the Global Chat is actually locked to whatever continent you opt into. Swapping to Americas for a bit got the chat working and people are actually much more helpful vs EU.

Got lucky and found a guy who asked for build permissions and was worth the trust. Though having said that I could have likely survived that wave solo, I just hate having to keep burning all my nuts and bolts on broken traps and would rather put them to use in missions more.

 

[oktarb]

The concept and style of the game are very solid. It might get more varied later but after three days I'm still just defending ATLAS over and over. I'd like to see more modes.

This, like most loot games, suffers from the green and blue uselessness. Very quickly green and blue items are garbage and just recycled. The system as a whole needs a redo.

I'd also like to be able to move a wall after placement instead of have to destroy it, with zero resource recovery.

 

[Papercuts]

Is there any way to turn off or mute voice chat in this on PS4? So far everyone who has been using their mic has only been super annoying by either constantly humming or heir mic is garbled nonsense.

Haven't seen anything, but on PS4 you can enter a party by yourself so you don't hear anyone.

 

[Maximus P]

I seem to have come across an impasse. I'm on the mission in the second zone in which you have to build 3 towers. Unfortunately, everytime I've attempted it I've either got no one else join the game, or if they have they've not built anything to help out. I did manage to build 2 and got half way through a third before the timer, but I'm struggling right now.

May have to wait for some low leveled friends to join me later.

 

[Mobius and pet octopus]

I don't mind doing it with like one extra but I really hate soloing them personally. That said, I did get a workaround though I was gonna ask the Discord later. It seems that on PC at least, the Global Chat is actually locked to whatever continent you opt into. Swapping to Americas for a bit got the chat working and people are actually much more helpful vs EU.

Got lucky and found a guy who asked for build permissions and was worth the trust. Though having said that I could have likely survived that wave solo, I just hate having to keep burning all my nuts and bolts on broken traps and would rather put them to use in missions more.

Interesting. I think the problem is sometimes you get dumped into a chat room with very few people. There is a button near the right of the chat that can show who is in your chat room. Maybe swapping regions back and forth can get you to a better room.

 

[LycanXIII]

Is there any way to turn off or mute voice chat in this on PS4? So far everyone who has been using their mic has only been super annoying by either constantly humming or heir mic is garbled nonsense.

Hit Options when in a mission, then go to their banner and hit X, then there will be a Mute option.

 

[VexyWexy]

I seem to have come across an impasse. I'm on the mission in the second zone in which you have to build 3 towers. Unfortunately, everytime I've attempted it I've either got no one else join the game, or if they have they've not built anything to help out. I did manage to build 2 and got half way through a third before the timer, but I'm struggling right now.

May have to wait for some low leveled friends to join me later.

I don't understand why those missions have such a ridiculous time limit. I've been playing strictly solo and I have to avoid those because they're a nightmare. Every other mission type gives you a pretty generous time limit. Sometimes I'll finish a Destroy the Encampments or Rescue the Survivors with like 6+ minutes to kill after doing the objective.

If nothing else, the Build the Towers missions need to scale to the number of players and give you more time if you have less people...

 

[SmoothRunningGun]

Hit Options when in a mission, then go to their banner and hit X, then there will be a Mute option.

Nice to know. Thx.

 

[UpDownLeftRight]

Interesting. I think the problem is sometimes you get dumped into a chat room with very few people. There is a button near the right of the chat that can show who is in your chat room. Maybe swapping regions back and forth can get you to a better room.

That does seem to be the case, though the EU chat earlier was having a bit of an awkward time. It just said joining global chat and never actually connected. Guessing just another small server issue that's probably cleared up by now.

 

[Redshirt]

How do I increase my research/hr

It's been +54 for fucking ever
I'm in Research Tier 2already, goddamn my storage and amount that can be held jumped but research still +54/hr, hope it increases

Research Tier 4 is motherfucking Overkill...at requirement and that fucking tree to fill up

Right now
I'm 610/5325 with a max storage: 2130
+54/hr

Yeah. You should be +108 by now. It's the skill three to the right of the very first skill you take in the second skill tree.

 

[Kaelan]

Check your emails, Epic games sent out a survey if you played fortnite. Some interesting details in there, I hope they add raids/a PVP mode.

 

[whyman]

Check your emails, Epic games sent out a survey if you played fortnite. Some interesting details in there, I hope they add raids/a PVP mode.

I have played it several hours every day and no email. Raids, pvp are the last thing i want tho. More variation in missions, smarter AI and chests dropping schematics (very rare) would be nice. Bots to replace other players would also be a plus. Oh and a Switch version!

 

[Tecnniqe]

Check your emails, Epic games sent out a survey if you played fortnite. Some interesting details in there, I hope they add raids/a PVP mode.

no mail

 

[Kaelan]

I have played it several hours every day and no email. Raids, pvp are the last thing i want tho. More variation in missions, smarter AI and chests dropping schematics (very rare) would be nice. Bots to replace other players would also be a plus. Oh and a Switch version!

Those are options too, its very detailed in terms of want improvements you want to see. Should be going out to other people pretty soon, they might have just casted a small net atm

 

[The Jackdog]

Check your emails, Epic games sent out a survey if you played fortnite. Some interesting details in there, I hope they add raids/a PVP mode.

is there a "remove sheild defense entirely"

 

[JJShadow]

I'm so torn on whether I should pick up this game now or wait for the F2P version. I really LOVE the art style of the game and the graphics, the shooting feels satisfying and the building mechanics seem both simple to execute but with plenty of options from what I've seen. However, I've been reading some complaints about the game becoming a bit repetitive after a certain point and that you spend a lot of times in the menus rather than playing, and I'm afraid the game becomes a grinding fest or hitting a pay-wall after a certain point

So, those who have already put some hours into this, would you say it's worth paying for it now or it would be a wiser choice to wait for the F2P version?

 

[GraveRobberX]

Yeah. You should be +108 by now. It's the skill three to the right of the very first skill you take in the second skill tree.

Wait what?

There's nothing in Tier 2 stating that

It's either backpacks size going left and storm shield going right with +5


See this is the shit in the game that should tell you on how to advance and what all this Research does, it's just filling bubbles of skill trees and nothing told why to do so

 

[Mobius and pet octopus]

Wait what?

There's nothing in Tier 2 stating that

It's either backpacks size going left and storm shield going right with +5


See this is the shit in the game that should tell you on how to advance and what all this Research does, it's just filling bubbles of skill trees and nothing told why to do so

It's a large flask looking symbol iirc. And yeah you get +54 increase every tier.

 

[Anastasis]

It's a large flask looking symbol iirc. And yeah you get +54 increase every tier.

I finally unlocked tier 2 and almost overlooked this. I was so pumped when it doubled!

 

[Chronospherics]

This game is such a mess of usability issues. Really horrible interface. Tremendous issues with understandability of the metagame, progression, value of currencies and MT purchases.

 

[Tei]

I seem to have come across an impasse. I'm on the mission in the second zone in which you have to build 3 towers. Unfortunately, everytime I've attempted it I've either got no one else join the game, or if they have they've not built anything to help out. I did manage to build 2 and got half way through a third before the timer, but I'm struggling right now.

May have to wait for some low leveled friends to join me later.

The time for buildings these towers alone is not that bad. I completed one alone today. Try planting a few wards, suposedly limit enemy patrols.

Maybe you can do these tower in other mission types?.

 

[diablos991]

Wait what?

There's nothing in Tier 2 stating that

It's either backpacks size going left and storm shield going right with +5


See this is the shit in the game that should tell you on how to advance and what all this Research does, it's just filling bubbles of skill trees and nothing told why to do so

Isn't it generally understood that filling bubbles on skill trees = progression?
It's good practice to read the bubbles of said skill tree when progressing.

They also put it in the main path needed to unlock the third tree which is a nice touch.

 

[Kouriozan]

Looks like the honeymoon period is fading out and people aren't progressing anymore/don't enjoy it as much as a repercussion.
I hesitated so much about buying into the EA, but everytime I check Reddit and official board to seal the deal it's 100% filled with complaints and problems, they all are like "I love this game but *proceed to list tons of complaints*"

My biggest problem with this game so far is the loot being locked behind a paywall, add to that you need to recycle tons of them to evolve your survivors (rare at minimum otherwise they don't give manuals) or other stuff, and it's a recipe for disaster for a loot game.
Let's hope Epic will find a way to improve that before players run away.

 

[Mobius and pet octopus]

Looks like the honeymoon period is fading out and people aren't progressing anymore/don't enjoy it as much as a repercussion.
I hesitated so much about buying into the EA, but everytime I check Reddit and official board to seal the deal it's 100% filled with complaints and problems, they all are like "I love this game but *proceed to list tons of complaints*"

My biggest problem with this game so far is the loot being locked behind a paywall, add to that you need to recycle tons of them to evolve your survivors (rare at minimum otherwise they don't give manuals) or other stuff, and it's a recipe for disaster for a loot game.
Let's hope Epic will find a way to improve that before players run away.

Loot is not locked behind a paywall. Please learn what you're saying when you say that.

edit:
There are also ways to get schematics outside of pinatas btw.

 

[Aselith]

They need a queue for just storm shield defense. You get zero people matchmaking in on 4 and above. It really sucks.

 

[mas8705]

Honestly if you do the "Daily Quest" of the day, you could just get yourself a pinata in two days if you really wanted to. Not to mention that As you progress, you do have the ability to get more blueprints.

I guess since I'm playing the game at the moment very casually, I'm not running into that problem quite yet, but it isn't like I'm against a wall in terms of progression (or at least not yet). Even when I was during the first area, I used the time to get skill points, level up survivors, traps, weapons and heroes and more blueprints so that when I was ready to move on, I was able to.

Hell, I usually pass the time working on the collection book when I see I have duplicates of cards (or if I have a higher rarity of an existing card) and use the rewards from that to progress further too.

 

[R0ckman]

I'm kind of raising an eyebrow to no hero llama hitting the rotation yet. That wasnt the people one was it?

 

[diablos991]

I'm kind of raising an eyebrow to no hero llama hitting the rotation yet. That wasnt the people one was it?

Wasn't the 3x hero llama yesterday or the day before?

 

[LycanXIII]

I'm kind of raising an eyebrow to no hero llama hitting the rotation yet. That wasnt the people one was it?

No, People was Survivors/Defenders.

 

[GraveRobberX]

Isn't it generally understood that filling bubbles on skill trees = progression?
It's good practice to read the bubbles of said skill tree when progressing.

They also put it in the main path needed to unlock the third tree which is a nice touch.

I do read them, I invest smartly to get as much as possible
I'm not talking about Skill tree, I'm talking about Research tree

Look: I'm 1/50 in Research Tier 2

I've doubled up amount and storage, yet still +54/hr, shouldn't I be *108/hr?

My Research Tier 1 Tree, 21/34:

 

[Mobius and pet octopus]

I do read them, I invest smartly to get as much as possible
I'm not talking about Skill tree, I'm talking about Research tree

Look: I'm 1/50 in Research Tier 2

I've doubled up amount and storage, yet still +54/hr, shouldn't I be *108/hr?

My Research Tier 1 Tree, 21/34:

It's in the regular skill tree tier 2.

 

[Anastasis]

The second pcitured gold one adds 54/hour.

 

[Redshirt]

This game is such a mess of usability issues. Really horrible interface. Tremendous issues with understandability of the metagame, progression, value of currencies and MT purchases.

I agree with all of this, and yet I can't stop playing it.

This will be a great game with legs if they can iron this stuff out.

 

[Mobius and pet octopus]

No, People was Survivors/Defenders.

You can get heroes from people llama.

 

[Blood Diamonds]

Jesus christ the Recon Scout Eagle Eye outlander is so good. Keen Eye is AMAZING plus the speed boost is nice.

 

[GraveRobberX]

It's in the regular skill tree tier 2.

The second pcitured gold one adds 54/hour.

Really?

I can't unlock skill tier 2 yet keeps saying Van or Astro-Van Quest, not in my map anywhere

I keep getting Ride the Lightning ones with the Van icon

 

[LycanXIII]

Really?

I can't unlock skill tier 2 yet keeps saying Van or Astro-Van Quest, not in my map anywhere

I keep getting Ride the Lightning ones with the Van icon

Keep doing the Stonewood Questline.

 

[diablos991]

I do read them, I invest smartly to get as much as possible
I'm not talking about Skill tree, I'm talking about Research tree

Look: I'm 1/50 in Research Tier 2

I've doubled up amount and storage, yet still +54/hr, shouldn't I be *108/hr?

My Research Tier 1 Tree, 21/34:

That's the capacity upgrade. The velocity upgrade is in the normal skill tree.

To unlock it you need to finish the first area.

 

[Mobius and pet octopus]

Really?

I can't unlock skill tier 2 yet keeps saying Van or Astro-Van Quest, not in my map anywhere

I keep getting Ride the Lightning ones with the Van icon

Yes, you can unlock the last thing when finish the stonewood quest line. That is the last quest.

 

[Incendiary]

Is it because we're early access founders that we have access to all the heroes from the very beginning? I got to the ninja hero unlock in the first main skill tree, but it doesn't give me an option to unlock/do anything with it. Will F2P people have to advance through the skill tree to unlock ninja/outlanders?

Haven't seen anything, but on PS4 you can enter a party by yourself so you don't hear anyone.

Hit Options when in a mission, then go to their banner and hit X, then there will be a Mute option.

Awesome, thank you. Both are great solutions.

 

[LycanXIII]

Is it because we're early access founders that we have access to all the heroes from the very beginning? I got to the ninja hero unlock in the first main skill tree, but it doesn't give me an option to unlock/do anything with it. Will F2P people have to advance through the skill tree to unlock ninja/outlanders?

My friend received a free copy from one of the bundles, and he only had Ramirez, but when he unlocked the skills, it gave him a quest that rewarded him a hero of that type. He didn't get any from llamas before that, so IDK if he would have been able to use them or not.

 

[Recon Snarff]

Go to your inventory and select the ammo you require then choose to drop it near the defender.

Thanks. I feel stupid.

 

[Mobius and pet octopus]

You get 1 specific uncommon hero of the class when you unlock it via the skill tree. It's definitely not an advantage.

You do get a lot of rare heroes from quest progression so it's not a long term advantage either way.

 

[UpDownLeftRight]

So I found my first bit of Malachite Ore earlier. Seems I'm now on the mission threshold where I'm going to be encountering the stuff in small quantities. Reckon it would be worth taking a weapon or two to 3* yet or will I run into resource issues again? Just not sure if it would be better to as I'm leaving Plankerton instead.

Also any ideas whats in the update?

 

[LycanXIII]

You get 1 specific uncommon hero of the class when you unlock it via the skill tree. It's definitely not an advantage.

You do get a lot of rare heroes from quest progression so it's not a long term advantage either way.

When? I'm in Plankerton and only recall getting 2 heroes from quests so far.

 

[Mobius and pet octopus]

When? I'm in Plankerton and only recall getting 2 heroes from quests so far.

You get constructor right away, then outlander and ninja when you unlock the leadership nodes for them.

If you're talking about rare heroes, check skip ahead in the quest line there should be a few iirc. By a lot, I mean, it felt like a lot. Some might have come from collection book too.

 

[Redshirt]

Also any ideas whats in the update?

https://www.reddit.com/r/FORTnITE/comments/6rfwql/ea_14_patch_notes/

 

[DarKshodaN]

i don't know, reached plankerton and lost interest in this game, it's always the same grind,kinda regret that i buyed it