Elixir Changes Coming in Version 1.7.2

[braluk]

Is the timer based on STS servers or off our own phones internal clock? How does lag and ping affect the timer? If we hit red, does the timer stop until you can resume normal connection speed? Lastly, if we get disconnected suddenly (phone die, connection boot, etc..) how long does our character stay active in a map? Do we automatically get logged off the system or will the clock still continue running?

[giayuan]

=) love you devs!!!
though im thinking right now.. does x1.5 for xp really even increase anything? :-/

[LADYHADASSA]

Nice change this allows for all players to use elixers... 100 cheers for having an elixer threw death and map changes!

[Fallenstarz]

Wow @ the chart!

[KingFu]

Great! Question: Will those who bought for old plat prices get any refund? Just curious Ty Sam and devs!

[Ayrilana]

Some of the pricing was a bit high and not consistent with the lower end version pricing. You want to price it low enough that people will be willing to buy it yet high enough that you'll still make enough money. Obviously the XP potions will likely be the best sellers. I'm sure the majority of players will be buying the 5 min ones more often since it's difficult to determine how long an XP/farming group will last.

I don't know what the rationale behind the original pricing but here's what I came up with (changes are in red):

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Another thing you could do is implement a system where people can queue these up like how respecs were originally done. This would allow you to sell them in bundles at a discounted price so people have an incentive to buy them.

Can you also separate the gold and platinum versions in separate sub-menus so we don't confuse them?

Bleh at the typos I made in the chart

[Otukura]

Could I stack GP elixirs, like buy two 1.5x XP pots, and would it last for 10 minutes?

[kiitz]

The pricing is the way it is because it's kinda like an upsell. People who want the 30 min persistent elixir will often time want mainly the xp increase effect. However, after they have made their decision to get it, they get to the screen and see, hey... For only 6 more, or 10 more plat I could get 2x or 3x of everything else too!!! It just makes so much sense, they get the big expensive item with all the effects instead of the cheaper one.

It's the same reason a small soda at the theater can be $2.50 and the large which is like 2x the size is $2.75 and the extra large which is like 4x the size is $3. The buyer decides to get soda and ends up buying enough soda for a small African Village because it seemed like the best deal!!

[Otukura]

The buyer decides to get soda and ends up buying enough soda for a small African Village because it seemed like the best deal!!

You're describing me perfectly. I'll just throw the extra in the stash!!

[Jsaieagle]

Would the quest of the crown of persistence still there @version 1.7.2?

It's not rare any more if every one gets one (or three)

[Fawayleik]

Nice. Nice.

[Apostar]

I can live with this; nice compromise.

[bronislav84]

We want to give everyone advance notice that Elixirs will be upgraded significantly in the next client update of Pocket Legends, version 1.7.2. We have heard a lot of great feedback about Elixirs recently and are acting to improve them significantly.

In Version 1.7.2

• Elixirs available to buy for Gold.
• Elixir buffs will persist after death or changing regions.
• Improved Elixir management.

After you purchase an Elixir, you will find a new button on your character screen called “Elixir Buffs”. Tap on the “Elixir Buffs” button and you will be able to see how much time is remaining on your current Elixir.

Elixir buffs do not work in PvP.

The Elixir timer is a real world countdown. The counter is running all the time. For example, if you purchase a 30 minute Elixir and then go right into a PvP match (where the Elixir won’t affect you) that takes 10 minutes, when you finish PvPing, you will have 20 minutes of Elixir buff remaining.

There are 3 main categories of Elixirs that will be available for purchase in Version 1.7.2.

• 1.5x effects – purchasable for Gold. 5 minute duration
• 2.0x effects – purchasable for Platinum. 5 minute duration
• 3.0x effects – purchasable for Platinum. 30 minute duration

Within each of the above categories there are different Elixir effects.

• Damage increase
• Armor increase
• Experience increase
• Combination of Damage, Armor, Experience increase + run speed and luck bonus.

Here is the complete breakdown of Elixirs in 1.7.2:



We'll have more information about 1.7.2, including when it will be submitted and when we could expect to see it live, in the near future.

We look forward to your feedback about this new system.

I notice in the List it says 2x is 5 minute and 3x is 30 but the Elixir Matrix says both 2x and 3x have 30 minute duration versions. That's a bit inconsistent.

Very much looking forward to this. Any chance we could get 30 minute 1.5x effects, please? Probably not gonna happen, and I'm thinking 30 minute durations on the plat versions are an incentive to buy plat. Either way it is a nice compromise I can live with, and was just wondering.

When 1.7.2 is submitted and makes it's way through Apple approval. So, still weeks away. This is an advance look at what is coming.

What about Android? Why only mention that it is making it's way through Apple's approval? No info for the Android players, or is there no delay from Google?

[Beanmachine]

Woo! But important question, what happens if you lag out?

[Samhayne]

I notice in the List it says 2x is 5 minute and 3x is 30 but the Elixir Matrix says both 2x and 3x have 30 minute duration versions. That's a bit inconsistent.

Thanks, I'll amend the post for clarity.

Very much looking forward to this. Any chance we could get 30 minute 1.5x effects, please? Probably not gonna happen, and I'm thinking 30 minute durations on the plat versions are an incentive to buy plat. Either way it is a nice compromise I can live with, and was just wondering.What about Android? Why only mention that it is making it's way through Apple's approval? No info for the Android players, or is there no delay from Google?

Apple iOS and Android are updated at the same time so everyone is playing on the same version of the client.

[NECROREAPER]

Sounds like a great update coming our way, I can't wait!!!


Thanks for all your hard work devs!

[MAGICAL POCKET LEGEND]

Omg nice job!

[ONEQUICKNINJA]

Could I stack GP elixirs, like buy two 1.5x XP pots, and would it last for 10 minutes?

I was wondering that too, will we be able to stack up on elixirs????

[Brandoboy]

elixir that gives x2 xp only buyable by plat ??

[Samhayne]

I was wondering that too, will we be able to stack up on elixirs????

No, the Elixir effects do not stack and the store will not let you purchase a new Elixir if you have a current Elixir effect on you.