How long does a decent base take to set up?

EU_Damz · 10-01-2006 10:04 PM

hey, I just created a new supergroup on thursday (28/9/06) and the group has about 20 members so far. I was just wondering how long most groups take before their base/group is quite decent, by this i mean;
*A plot upgrade
*At least 4 teleport beacons
*Medi centre
*Salvage/inspiration racks
*Work tables
*Impressive looking base (decoration wise).
At the moment the sg has 2 basic telepads with beacons to atlas/hollows and steel, a medi centre, a salvage rack and a basic worktable. Most of the members are below level 10 but have already gotten a fair bit of pres. And been told the base looks quite impressive for such early days.
So was just wonderin how long it took for all of your sgs to ummm "come of age" as such :P

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Mr_Marvellous · 10-01-2006 10:21 PM

I don't know. Actually I'm not sure why I am posting here. We set up MarvelloCorps earlier in the year and there is just the two of us.

I recon we must have started around Februairy time, but I could be wrong. I might have to find out somewhere.

We are now looking to expand our base. In the next week we should have the cash for the next plot up, 2 more teleporters and a teleport room.

We already have the control, power (with 2 Aux items), 2 teleporters (4 locations) a work table and a sizeable room for decoration.

So It's taken about 8 months at my count, but that could be completely wrong, and we're still going.... with 2 of us.

I don't think you will ever finish building your base. Obviously there will be a point where your rent is equil to the prestege you earn.

I recon you could have a working, raidable base in a month or 2 if you have 20 very active players. But then I don't really know anything about it.

Sorry...

Wish I could be more help

Paragon_Girl · 10-02-2006 04:40 AM

You get a bonus for the first few members that join a SG, it was (and still may be) iirc in the region of 300000 total for the first 20 joining. So you can get a small base running quickly. If your number drops under this you lose the bonus for that person, but can earn the bonus back by recruiting back up to 20. (Someone may be able to confirm or correct those figures but they are the ballpark figures that I can remember).

You can look up how much the items you want to buy cost in the edit base/upgrade plot option in the base entrance.

If you then monitor how much prestige you earn in a week, you will get a rough idea how long it will take you to get what you want.

With 20 people playing frequently, I would agree you can get a nice base in a couple of months.

However, some new SGs have expressed an issue that once heroes get to lvl 35 they either earn prestige or influence to upgrade their enhancements. Therefore, they experience a fall of in prestige earnt.

This is not such an issue for older SGs, such as my own. They can fund new, lower level players, to run in SG mode by transfering influence from lvl 50 heroes so that new players always have the best enhancements.

Best wishes with your SG. Remember you face a lot of competition for players from existing SGs, so it can be a frustrating as well as rewarding task.

My supergroup tries to help new players/new supergroups in the game by offering some a temporary coalition so that that they can use our teleports, whilst they develop their base. If you want to join us in coalition, to use our teleports, you are welcome. However, as we are limited in coalition numbers we are allowed, will have to remove you from the coalition once your base has developed. This is so that we can help another new supergroup develop. Email me if you want to take up this offer.

Paragon Girl

Scotlands_Bru · 10-02-2006 05:21 AM

how quick your base gets built up depends on eanring numbers. my sg when we first started had about 30 to 40 members after the first few weeks and i would say it took us about 2 monthish to get a plot ugrade and all the essential rooms

its also worth remembering the more you earn the faster your rent gos up also a large functional base for both every day use and for raids will take a while a few month atleast and it will need the co-operation of all members to make sure youve got the prestige earning and slavage you need to pull it off

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DR_Death_EU · 10-02-2006 05:45 AM

here are some numbers u can work for an acceptable base:

* 2nd plot 8x12 (tho not needed, for more than estetic/tactical/RP reasons)

* Energy terminal (can hold a generator and 1 storage)

* Teleport Chamber (can have 2 TP (so 4 beacons))

* Medbay (all u really need as a 1st hosp)

* Control room (supports sufficient amount of aux to boost production to a good point + 1 storage)

* Workshop (can support more storage than actually fits the room???? i placed basic and advanced tables and 1 of each storage)

This base is NOT raidable. making it raidable will cost approx 1 more mill.

however, this base contains all that a SG will need, and still have plenty of space to add rooms for decorations or additional TPs etc. imo this is the 1st goal for a new SG to reach, since it will be a fully functional base in every PvE-sense. The total cost will end at about 3-3.5 mill with all equip and decorations included. Perhaps the 1st functional base, should be fittet in the 1st plot since it will save u 1.6 mill on the cost. but i used the 2nd plot, since u asked for it )

regarding amount of time it takes to earn this amount varys alot ofcourse. if we include rent and other unexpected(?) costs, lets set the goal at 3.5 mill. in my experience, u can set a pretty good meassure at 4k prestige/hour/player (not the 1st 10 lvls tho, where its about 2.5k) we aim low and say a fresh, new lowbie SG will earn about 3k/hour/player this means in an SG of about 20 ppl lvls 1-25 i reckon u end up with about 175 hours active playing. so maybe (just a guess) it takes about 1 month is probably a good guess in time.

In my case it only took 7-10 days to get an operational base, but we had our aim set high and was very intense (only me earning 200k first 2 weeks and think the SG had about 50 members at that point, my SG isnt the best comparison)

i hope the numbers help a bit, and feel free to send either me, @max powerz or @Far-seer a tell for invite to Union Leaders global chat, for SG-leaders where great info and ideas can be exchanged with other SG-leaders.

Good Luck