[I-B-S] The_Angry_Admiral Players 1,173 posts Report post #1 Posted November 19, 2021 When these events come around I may spend 12 quid max on three containers and if I get something great and if I don't then it's no big deal. Buying 10 crates is almost always a bad decision because most of the time you are going to be disappointed. Just buy a few if you want to participate that way if you don't get a ship you haven't destroyed your wallet and you still get a little something. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[SM0KE] black_falcon120 Beta Tester 1,693 posts 4,658 battles Report post #2 Posted November 19, 2021 Also don’t forget there are a few low tier ships, so don’t buy 20 crates, you could just get a sims.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[-SBG-] ColonelPete Players 38,559 posts 19,178 battles Report post #3 Posted November 19, 2021 19 minutes ago, The_Angry_Admiral said: When these events come around I may spend 12 quid max on three containers and if I get something great and if I don't then it's no big deal. Buying 10 crates is almost always a bad decision because most of the time you are going to be disappointed. Just buy a few if you want to participate that way if you don't get a ship you haven't destroyed your wallet and you still get a little something. If you have no expectations, you should consider saving the money. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[I-B-S] The_Angry_Admiral Players 1,173 posts Report post #4 Posted November 19, 2021 35 minutes ago, ColonelPete said: If you have no expectations, you should consider saving the money. I don't need to save money - It's only 12 quid. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[OGHF] Cyclops_ Players 2,108 posts 36,213 battles Report post #5 Posted November 19, 2021 36 minutes ago, The_Angry_Admiral said: I don't need to save money - It's only 12 quid. Some of us are not in the "loaded" bracket and play with our wallet firmly closed. (p.s. not seen you around for a few weeks, been on a Holiday ) 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NaikonP Players 82 posts 8,871 battles Report post #6 Posted November 19, 2021 The house always wins. Remember that about gambling folks. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[I-B-S] The_Angry_Admiral Players 1,173 posts Report post #7 Posted November 19, 2021 15 minutes ago, Cyclops_ said: Some of us are not in the "loaded" bracket and play with our wallet firmly closed. (p.s. not seen you around for a few weeks, been on a Holiday ) 12 quid is not loaded by any stretch. I bet you spend more than that in McDonalds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[I-B-S] The_Angry_Admiral Players 1,173 posts Report post #8 Posted November 19, 2021 16 minutes ago, Cyclops_ said: (p.s. not seen you around for a few weeks, been on a Holiday ) Had to step away as the game was wrecking my head. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[PEZ] Yedwy Players 11,301 posts 39,586 battles Report post #9 Posted November 19, 2021 1 hour ago, The_Angry_Admiral said: When these events come around I may spend 12 quid max on three containers and if I get something great and if I don't then it's no big deal. Buying 10 crates is almost always a bad decision because most of the time you are going to be disappointed. Just buy a few if you want to participate that way if you don't get a ship you haven't destroyed your wallet and you still get a little something. True, also BF boxes (and Santa crates to a degree) are decent value for people that know how to play already (rerollers or FTP players that want a Cash printer for as little cost as possible) as in - use coupons to get gold, buy crates to drop you a premium ship and you can get a T8/9 premium for a price of a T5/6, gambling for a specific ship however is not a smart idea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[FDOW] KyraTiger Players 54 posts 364 battles Report post #10 Posted November 19, 2021 I was tempted to buy something (after changing my birthday date), but I promised myself after the Dutch DY event NOT to buy this year anything from WeeGee, so I will keep my promise this time. Even though my strategy was to buy the Repulse to open the camouflage missions as soon as it is available. No, no more pennies for you this year, my dear WeeGee........ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[SPURD] Itwastuesday Players 1,768 posts 13,581 battles Report post #11 Posted November 19, 2021 1 hour ago, black_falcon120 said: Also don’t forget there are a few low tier ships, so don’t buy 20 crates, you could just get a sims.. Yeah, 6 containers. Time to stop gambling :D 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[SUOLA] arttuperkunas Players 1,963 posts 10,936 battles Report post #12 Posted November 19, 2021 35 minutes ago, The_Angry_Admiral said: Had to step away as the game was wrecking my head. Sorry to hear that. Doesn't help that (IMO) certain aspects of this and other WG games are designed intentionally for just that purpose. Frustration mechanics, addiction etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[I-B-S] The_Angry_Admiral Players 1,173 posts Report post #13 Posted November 19, 2021 Well after spending around 16 quid total I have come away with a Jean Bart B, Dunkerque B, 52 days premium time, flags, camos, and 100k Commander XP. That's wallet closed and off to enjoy my goodies. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[SUOLA] arttuperkunas Players 1,963 posts 10,936 battles Report post #14 Posted November 19, 2021 19 minutes ago, The_Angry_Admiral said: Well after spending around 16 quid total I have come away with a Jean Bart B, Dunkerque B, 52 days premium time, flags, camos, and 100k Commander XP. That's wallet closed and off to enjoy my goodies. That's super lucky, nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[SM0KE] Verblonde Players 9,787 posts 20,664 battles Report post #15 Posted November 19, 2021 I seem to have been absurdly lucky; I bought all the bundles in the Armory [sic] apart from Dunk B, and got this: That's something like one in three premium containers, and one in three standards - that's all my luck used up for the next ten years, I imagine. Having the non-black versions of both means I'll get enough doubloons to bag Dunk B as well - yay. Extra luck: didn't get Saipan for the third time...! 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[AMOC] NewHorizons_1 [AMOC] Players 3,860 posts 46,919 battles Report post #16 Posted November 19, 2021 3 hours ago, The_Angry_Admiral said: When these events come around I may spend 12 quid max on three containers and if I get something great and if I don't then it's no big deal. Buying 10 crates is almost always a bad decision because most of the time you are going to be disappointed. Just buy a few if you want to participate that way if you don't get a ship you haven't destroyed your wallet and you still get a little something. If you are going to buy loot crates, this is probably the best attitude to take. Limit your spending and set your expectations extremely low - mine would be around 25x AA flags. Glad to see that @The_Angry_Admiraland @Verblondeare having good luck with them though. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[TF] meuhbat Players 317 posts 3,636 battles Report post #17 Posted November 19, 2021 Nice drop @Verblonde! Last year I got Sims B and Kaga B just with the sequential bundles containers so I'm hoping for a bit of luck this year also 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[I-B-S] The_Angry_Admiral Players 1,173 posts Report post #18 Posted November 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Verblonde said: I seem to have been absurdly lucky; I bought all the bundles in the Armory [sic] apart from Dunk B, and got this: That's something like one in three premium containers, and one in three standards - that's all my luck used up for the next ten years, I imagine. Having the non-black versions of both means I'll get enough doubloons to bag Dunk B as well - yay. Extra luck: didn't get Saipan for the third time...! Nice! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[SM0KE] Verblonde Players 9,787 posts 20,664 battles Report post #19 Posted November 19, 2021 43 minutes ago, NewHorizons_1 said: Glad to see that @The_Angry_Admiraland @Verblondeare having good luck with them though. 4 minutes ago, meuhbat said: Nice drop @Verblonde! Cheers! Just to be clear, for the benefit of any newbies that may swing by this thread: the drop I got was vanishingly unlikely (especially the ship from - what? - three basic containers); if you're going to buy loot boxes, make sure you understand the stated probabilities, and - more importantly - how said probabilities actually work! (Whilst it's fun to share the news of one's good fortune, I wouldn't want it to encourage people to buy crates who didn't oughta...) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad_Dog_Dante Players 6,636 posts Report post #20 Posted November 19, 2021 1 hour ago, The_Angry_Admiral said: Well after spending around 16 quid total I have come away with a Jean Bart B, Dunkerque B, 52 days premium time, flags, camos, and 100k Commander XP. That's wallet closed and off to enjoy my goodies. Very sensible, well done. Enjoy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[I-B-S] The_Angry_Admiral Players 1,173 posts Report post #21 Posted November 19, 2021 14 minutes ago, Verblonde said: (Whilst it's fun to share the news of one's good fortune, I wouldn't want it to encourage people to buy crates who didn't oughta...) That's why I don't mind dropping a few quid hoping I get lucky. The worst is dropping 50 quid, not getting what you want, and then spending more because you feel like you need to chase it and make the first amount worth it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[TF] meuhbat Players 317 posts 3,636 battles Report post #22 Posted November 19, 2021 Ok came home from work so I'm sharing my drops ! I bought the sequential bundles and got a Loyang B + 2x 10 type 59 camos from the 3 prem containers. I was not very happy with that result so I could either try a couple more containers, or get more dubs to buy a ship like Asashio B or Atlanta B. Well I bought 1 container, got Asashio B so thats 2 ships out of 4 containers, and I was interested in Asashio so thats good. Loyang can also be useful for T8 ranked or brawls, or to lvl a captain for the new pan asian cruisers. Of course it is not the best ships like Yoshi or Pommern but I will get the regular version in the armory next year so I'm quite happy. Anything is better than a saipan anyway 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[BIF] K82J Players 827 posts 10,204 battles Report post #23 Posted November 19, 2021 Bought 15k dubs with anniversary coupon. From the armory bundle, Dunq and Sims. Bought another 8 from the rest of the dubs : Alaska, Pommern, Yoshino, Loyang. Thats 13k dubs, 50k coal, 100k FXP, and a got a permacamo for Minsk. Feeling quite happy. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[TF] meuhbat Players 317 posts 3,636 battles Report post #24 Posted November 19, 2021 7 minutes ago, K82J said: Bought 15k dubs with anniversary coupon. From the armory bundle, Dunq and Sims. Bought another 8 from the rest of the dubs : Alaska, Pommern, Yoshino, Loyang. Thats 13k dubs, 50k coal, 100k FXP, and a got a permacamo for Minsk. Feeling quite happy. That is some insane drop 6 ships from 11 containers ? including 2 T9 and 1 T10, wow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[SM0KE] Verblonde Players 9,787 posts 20,664 battles Report post #25 Posted November 19, 2021 1 hour ago, meuhbat said: Anything is better than a saipan anyway Be careful, lest you awaken the mockers gods... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
