To players who haven't the money for Enhancements: use your Merit Reward points

[PeregrineFalcon]

16 hours ago, Luminara said:

No Spankyland?

You always want to go to Spankyland. What's that all about?

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Edited April 3 by PeregrineFalcon

[Luminara]

4 minutes ago, PeregrineFalcon said:

You always want to go to Spankyland. What's that all about?

 

I like the clothing-optional rides.  Boobs do interesting things when gravity is variable.

[Sovera]

9 hours ago, LinkAiris said:

 

Thanks for sharing such a comprehensive guide on managing influence and Merit Reward points! I never realized the potential of using Merit Vendors for Single-Origin Enhancements. It sounds like a great way to save influence for other needs while still keeping my character well-equipped.

Focusing on Story Arc missions for Merit points is a great tip. I’ve often overlooked them in favor of faster missions, but I’ll definitely start prioritizing them now. I also didn’t know about the trick with the rocket pack in Atlas Park—very handy for getting those exploration badges early on!

I completely agree with your point about balancing the grind with enjoying the game. Spending Merit points on practical enhancements instead of hoarding them for rare salvage makes a lot of sense, especially when it can significantly reduce the time spent grinding.

Thanks again for the detailed advice. I’m looking forward to applying these tips to improve my gameplay experience!

 

Do read the rest of the thread first though. Despite OP's good intentions it is a big waste to use merits on SOs.

[cranebump]

Priorities can dictate what you sell. I don’t really care about holo-costumes, so I’ll sell Prismatic Aethers before merits. I also sell off crafted IO-set pieces (sometimes playing Convertor Roulette). That said, TFs run so frequently, you can acquire and use merits as suggested in this thread. I agree with those who say there are better options, though.