I'm a Defender Elite now, but when the update for Orbs of Alchemy came I was a Knight Elite.
Ever since the update, I've been having a LOT of trouble with advancing in rank.
I thought that being able to find Orbs in the clockworks would be great for alchemy!
But I dont think so anymore.
Ever since the update AFTER that, the drop rate decreased. And I found myself relying on the Supply Depot and paying huge amounts of energy that took weeks to earn just to reach Defender rank. And now Im on the verge of becoming a Champion, but I cant find the Eternal Orbs to get it. I dont think that its fair that we have to endlessly hunt the clockworks for something that probably wont show up, or otherwise pay HUGE sums of energy to get it, only to need more energy to get more.
I think that the admins should once again increase the drop rate of orbs, just so knights having a hard time like me can have it a bit easier on their shoulders. Please do!
-Phoenix-Wyvern
Before the sprites update, the equipment was crafted with Ce, and there wasn't a way to make that cheaper (maybe mist). The price is the same, and the elevators are free now. It's easier to craft equipment now.