We are using to much of our time leveling up our gear because of the forge. Here is a chart of fire crystal amounts that I found on the wiki:
http://wiki.spiralknights.com/Forge#Fire_Crystals_Requirements
I have come up with a different way of using fire crystals. It has a consistent rate of fire crystals needed to upgrade a piece of equipment by level.
Level Minimum Medium Maximum
1 to 2 1 2 3
2 to 3 2 4 6
3 to 4 3 6 9
4 to 5 4 8 12
5 to 6 5 10 15
6 to 7 6 12 18
7 to 8 7 14 21
8 to 9 8 16 24
9 to 10 10 20 30
Total 46 92 158
I hope this was a good suggestion!
-Pery
I would only agree to this if they lowered the rate of finding Fire Crystals by a large amount.
I do agree at times it is a bit silly with how much it can be. But comes the problem is making money off of it.
If the rate of Crystals doesn't change, then I only want the prices in the Supply Depot changed. 700 Energy for 50 is way too much.