It’s Vader Time Feedback

Positive Experience Explanation:

Participating in the "It's Vader Time!" event in WWE Champions was a thrilling journey that ignited my passion for professional wrestling. As a devoted fan of the sport, stepping into the virtual arena alongside iconic WWE Superstar was an experience beyond compare. every moment of the event was infused with nostalgia and excitement. As I strategized and executed moves alongside legendary wrestlers, I felt a profound connection to the rich history and spectacle of WWE. Each victory resonated with a sense of triumph. The event not only allowed me to relive cherished memories of watching WWE matches but also created new moments of excitement.

Likes and Areas for Improvement:

Likes: The thematic coherence of the event was undeniably its crowning jewel. The inclusion of Vader as a central figure added depth and authenticity to the gameplay, transporting players into the heart of the WWE universe. The opportunity to engage in battles with a roster of recognizable Superstars, each embodying their unique personas and abilities, was a true delight. Furthermore, the meticulous attention to detail in capturing the essence of professional wrestling, from the iconic ring entrances to the signature moves, contributed to the immersive experience.

Areas for Improvement: While the event boasted several strengths, there were areas that could benefit from refinement to elevate the overall player experience. A notable concern was the perceived disparity in character strength, particularly with Vader. His overpowering abilities relative to other characters diminished the strategic depth of gameplay, leading to battles that felt less nuanced and rewarding. Balancing character strengths and weaknesses would not only level the playing field but also foster a more engaging and competitive environment. Additionally, the implementation of a more balanced finisher move system could enhance the tactical aspect of gameplay, allowing for more diverse strategies and outcomes.

Suggestions and Mitigations:

Suggestions: To address the issue of character balance and enhance overall gameplay, a comprehensive reassessment of Vader's abilities is warranted. This may involve recalibrating his stats, adjusting ability cooldowns, or introducing limitations to his strengths to achieve equilibrium with other characters. Furthermore, soliciting feedback from the player community and leveraging their insights to fine-tune character abilities would foster a collaborative and player-centric approach to game development.

Mitigations: Regular updates and patches aimed at addressing balance issues and refining gameplay mechanics are vital for sustaining player engagement and satisfaction. Additionally, fostering transparent communication channels, such as forums and social media platforms, enables developers to glean valuable feedback from the player community and iteratively improve the gaming experience. By prioritizing player feedback and implementing targeted interventions, future iterations of the event can strive to deliver a more balanced, immersive, and rewarding experience for all participants.

Overall Assessment and Conclusion:

In conclusion, the "It's Vader Time!" event in WWE Champions offered an exhilarating glimpse into the world of professional wrestling. While the event showcased commendable thematic coherence and engaging gameplay, there exist opportunities for enhancement and refinement. As a trial event, "It's Vader Time!" effectively captured the essence of WWE's rich history and spectacle, but there is room for expansion and fine-tuning. By addressing character balance issues, introducing a more balanced finisher move system, and fostering open communication with the player community, future iterations of the event can realize their full potential. Overall, I would rate the "It's Vader Time!" trial event a 6.5 out of 10, acknowledging its strengths while remaining mindful of areas ripe for improvement and innovation.

Why was the tour changed?

Backlash Champion (Normal Any Undertaker, Hard/Any Shawn Michaels, Hell/Any Cody Rhodes)

That's what you have on the blog but its Undertaker the whole way until the last 2 nodes of hell.

They say that the values are from a “test environment” and are therefore “subject to change”

Thinking well after the party
I am 2, 3 months away from retiring.
Then he told me why at that time not teaching or directing those who have less roster?

So boss battle. Not great. Lots of crashes and freezing up for multiple people at the same time in my faction, making it difficult to achieve points. Very limiting if you didn’t have a few certain characters to get through with high damage that were pretty premium to get. If connections could be more stable, that’d be a good help. The freeze and mp increase was also a bit rough shall we say.

Vader himself as a trial was pretty cool and fun to play for his tour. just wish the rewards were a touch higher with as many resources you keep dragging out of us.

The tours weren’t too bad and ph Vader revamp was kinda nice work for that 12mp move btw.

Hopefully Mays MLC will be better and I can get some miracle luck with Vader lol.

I'm really not a fan of this format of faction contests requiring to grind hundreds of CSS, especially since weekend boss is a shorter competition. It's repetitive and not fun. And FYI my faction has maxed the event. It ends up being a select few who have the CSS and a few others who can carry repeating over and over.

You also botched the Backlash Champion tour by requiring Undertaker for normal and hard modes.

Aside from this, Vader looks great, very cool looking. But it feels like this event was missing soke flavour in the way of using characters who Vader interacted with. There were two Vader tours and it feels like one could have been changed, maybe some WCW requirements or something just to mix it up.

wouldn’t let me post so I took photos of my feedback

The Vader poster looks very good, the charcater look in the game looks okay, just a little bit copy and paste of his first poster in the game. His move sets are very over powered (it should be balanced, because nobody is going to kick out against him with his finisher), one of the best posters right now in the game, if i have him i would take him immediately to 6 star silver.

When it comes to the event, the main issue is how expensive it's become to get a premium character. You end up having to shell out a lot of money just to have a shot at getting one. It feels like you're not getting enough for your buck, especially considering the price tag attached to these events. It's like the scales are tipped too much in favor of spending rather than getting fair value in return. It would be great to see some adjustments made to make the whole process more reasonable for players who don't have a fortune to spend on the game. After all, everyone should have a fair chance to enjoy the game without feeling like they're breaking the bank.

The availability of shards through various competitions and offers, without the option of purchasing, can be described as somewhat disheartening. It illustrates a stark reality: no matter how diligently one grinds or battles for the premium character, such as Vader, the ultimate goal of recruiting him remains elusive without spending money and relying on a stroke of luck. This dynamic underscores a broader tension within the gaming community, where the pursuit of coveted characters or rewards often intersects with the limitations of free-to-play models. It begs the question of whether there could be a more equitable balance struck between the aspirations of dedicated
players and the revenue objectives of game developers.

Faction Boss: The Faction boss event unfolded in its usual manner, albeit with a hint of intrigue stemming from the stark contrast between what players possessed and what they lacked, symbolized by the posters. In factions where multiple premium characters offering bonus points were abundant, the battles would be very quick with premium characters on it, however the timing of the boss event initiation proved less than favorable for European players, coinciding as it did with The Backlash Pay-per-view. This scheduling clash exacerbated frustration levels among participants, particularly those grappling with formidable bosses, as their desire to complete the event clashed with the urge to partake in the highly anticipated PPV. Remarkably, despite these tensions, Disconnections issues remained absent throughout the event.

The rating i give is a 7/10

Faction Boss Shop: Normal as always ,good shards offers, very helpful if you want to take characters to 6 star.

Solo contest: Getting solo points this time was really easy for me, having characters which was required for the solo tour. Reaching the final milestone, (golden milestone), felt like no trouble at all, especially compared to past events. And let me tell you, getting 12,500 solo points every time you pull is a improvement compared to other events i remember. Having so many points made moving forward in the event super smooth and made the whole experience feel even better. the rewards are the same compared to other past events.

Rating: 7,5/10

Solo tour and the pulls: The tour itself was decent overall. The increased solo points compared to previous events definitely made it easier to hit that final milestone, which was a relief. However, there was one aspect of the solo tour that left a bit of a sour taste: The Hall of Fame (HOF) Undertaker requirement. It seemed a bit unfair to penalize players who didn't have access to this particular character, especially considering that many in the game don't. This requirement definitely stood out as a negative point in an otherwise normal tour. As for the rewards, they were pretty standard, nothing too extraordinary, but still decent. Overall, while there were some highlights, like the increased solo points, the tour could have been more inclusive and balanced in its requirements to cater to a wider range of players. The Pulls: This time around, the pulls for the Vader event didn't quite live up to my expectations. It was disappointing to find more shards than posters in the loot itself, which felt like a missed opportunity to acquire new characters or enhance existing ones. Another drawback was the repetition of the same posters that had appeared in previous events, with the exception of the premium characters, which were indeed a highlight. Additionally, the inclusion of shards in the featured loot was a letdown, as it meant that any pull from the featured section would yield shards rather than a chance at something more exciting. Overall, while the event had its moments, the loot system left much to be desired in terms of variety and excitement, detracting from the overall experience.

Prize walls: The event did come with some appealing offers, particularly the plates for the straps, which were relatively easy to obtain if you had all the required characters. Additionally, the main Prizewall had enticing offers featuring shards and tokens that added value to the event experience. However, a recurring issue with the Prizewall, spanning across past events as well, was the scarcity of currency available to access its rewards. To address this, my suggestion would be to provide more currency in the early stages of the solo contest (the milestone rewards). By doing so, players would feel more incentivized and rewarded for their participation from the outset, enhancing the overall engagement and enjoyment of the event.

Rating: 5/10

The Faction Contest: I really appreciated this event for a few reasons. Firstly, the accessibility factor was a big win, especially for those in active factions. It felt like there was a real sense of community and collaboration, making it easier to achieve milestones and reap the rewards together. Secondly, the generous provision of 4.7 million solo contest points added an extra layer of excitement and motivation. It gave everyone something tangible to strive for and made the event feel more dynamic and engaging. Overall, it was a refreshing change of pace, and I hope to see more events structured in a similar way in the future. It really goes to show that with the right balance of accessibility and challenge, gaming experiences can be enjoyable for everyone involved.

Rating 8/10

The Vader shards: I really liked how this event gave out shards for free through both the
solo contest and tour. It was a pleasant surprise and made the event more enjoyable. I think it would be great if they continued to do this in future events.

Rating: 7/10

The whole event itself as rating: 6,5/10

This event could be better if it wasn't limited for players who didn't have access to some characters in solo tours, and it would have been even better if there were some new features or mechanics introduced alongside them. It's always exciting to see the
game evolve and introduce fresh elements that keep things interesting for players. Maybe we see the next time something new like new added gameplay modes or special challenges (something new like Faction Boss or Showdown event).

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PH Vader revamp was very nice, tours were good. Cool to be able to earn a skill plate on the rarer side through tours. Boss battle faction contest required too many matches for some of the characters, like 200 with Logan is an insane amount given the rarity of those who have him and how short the Boss Battle was. Boss Battle itself felt fairly manageable, but if you made it to turn 3 that freeze move and mp raise could be brutal combined given how few characters did significant damage

Tours were fine, HOF Undertaker was a weird block to throw up for players.

Boss battle criteria was too high. Maybe halve the plays needed and double the points so it isn't a soul crushing grind. Especially with the CSS, by definition they're hard to get as is and making those few have to work even harder is silly.

Weekend events shouldn't feel like work. They shouldn't require people to destroy their sleep or work habits. You can run your gacha AND let people have time for other things.

The tour to get the medallions (Backlash Champion) in hell mode was so weird. The last match you could use any Cody to get the medallion, but you have to have a specific HBK(DX) and specific Undertaker (HOF) to get those matched medallions. No consistency.

The blog showed 1 medallion to buy a plate in the event store but live it went up to 3 medallions per plate. This just feels awful and NOT rewarding. "Subject to change" is a poor excuse for getting peoples hopes up.

Boss Battle task are just sweat shop chores. Some of those CSS are paid for and when you are in a faction when only a couple players have that poster, it does not feel good at all. It stops being about a team game and starts being about "how much have you spent today?" You can make this event so much more fun.

Still the fact that you did not give the correct number of solo points for this MLC, is so hurtful to all of us who are dedicated to this game. Many faction mates needed to spend more to max this MLC when they never had issues in the past.

Also going to take this time to say thank you to @ScottGoBlue and anyone else that has brought awareness to these matters. Allot of us enjoy this game Scopely and you are just pushing us away. In the end its just about the money you made from the player base, right? Sad day.

-DC1

Decent event, I didn't like the added specific characters to finish some of the hell mode. New players dont have the opportunity to get all of the characters that fast.

Tour was interesting, except needing HoF Taker for 3rd special coin.
Faction Boss is going in right direction to be Faction Event, but way you made this Event is just for Premium members, top 100 Factions or maybe top 50, not sure. Rewards for doing this Boss are not even close of being enough looking at how much time we needed to invest in this Event. Few of us strongest had to be in game at least 17 hours. That's not normal. Final result as Milestone was Bronze Chest. Unacceptable. Some Special tokens for Store were only available for money, not good.
Positive this week was new levels for Road Tour and that finally we don't need to re-enter all Expeditions after Trial wrestler ended