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fiery wolf -> Farming Guide - Exp and Credits (4/9/2009 0:54:53)
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[color=#CC0066][center][size=5][b]Farming - MQ Style![/b][/size][/center][/color]
I'll try and keep this updated as soon as new releases are out, etc. Forgive me if I don't. ~ fiery
[hr][center][size=3][b]Introduction to MQ Farming[/b][/size][/center]
In the AE games, when you farm, you intend to receive a resource or value multiple times over large amounts. In this guide, we'll be focusing on how to farm.
Different places to farm for [color=#CC3300]EXP [/color] and [color=orange]CREDITS[/color]!
***[u]Knife and Spork (K&S) is the best place to farm for both exp and credits[/u]. For help on how to beat these challenges look here: [link=http://forums2.battleon.com/f/tm.asp?m=15520278]Click![/link]
[i]If you are unsure where the places are or what quests I am referring to, search it in the [link=http://forums2.battleon.com/f/tt.asp?forumid=244]MQ Encyclopedia[/link] since it would be too much to put instructions and trivial details in here as well. Thanks![/i]
[color=red]When there is a war or a holiday event, go there to farm as they tend to give better rewards. Plus you can usually get rare stuff at the end :) [/color]
Also, I have found farming to be quite boring. Tip: Listen to music or do something else while farming, such as browsing the forums/internet. I tend to farm/do hwk at the same time :P
As you know, different levels have different advantages and different quest opportunities. So, the guide will be broken up into different level sections.
[hr][center][size=3][b]Levels 1-5[/b][/size][/center]
[color=#CC3300][size=2][b] EXP [/b][/size][/color]
If you really want to land the ship, go ahead, but battling on the ship is better as far as farming goes. I know it's tedious but you'll have to cope with it.
Non-SC: Well, it's pretty basic here with the Newbatron. What you want is to use the battle button for a good amount of time. Getting Credits at the same time will help you get better weapons from Tek's shop. Get some there, and get ready to battle the Strange Blip. When you defeat him, you'll want to battle him again. And again. And again, until you reach level 5. He's good up to there. DON'T buy the Level 3 Mecha from Tek's Shop; go to Soluna City and choose one from there instead.
SC: All Star Captains get 200 NGs bonus with their upgrade. If you're a Star Captain already, then you have a good advantage here: Get the Kurosawa Okamoto from Tek's Mechs. Now here's the catch: You need to reach Level 5 within 24 hours. Doing this will give you a very good NG sellback on the Kurosawa. Other than that, farm to Level 5 using the Strange Blip. Don't land until you're Level 5. If you don't want to get the Kurosawa then that's fine if you want to save your NG's for something else, but there's not much that's worth getting at 200 NG unless you have a steady supply coming in.
If you really must land the ship... farm at Mecharoni (the pizza place left of Soluna)
[color=orange][size=2][b] Credits [/b][/size][/color]
[b] Mecharoni [/b] - Order #66, aka Big Rusty Rat
[b] Hospital [/b] - Autopsy
[hr][center][size=3][b]Levels 6-10[/b][/size][/center]
[b][u]Ideal Mechas:[/u] [/b]
[b] House mecha [/b] - usually ideal... the advanced mystraven I find most useful, wolfblade mecha is great at level 6, 12 and 15 as far as I know. I'm iffy about the runehawk mech (default equip)
[b] Mecharoni [/b] - the pizza mechas are pretty good, available lvl 8, 13, NG at 18
[color=#CC3300][size=2][b] EXP [/b][/size][/color]
NOW you guys can land from that stupid ship. Welcome to Soluna City! There are many paths you can take here, now, to get experience/credits. Let's go through each one, from the western half of Soluna to the eastern.
[b]The Museum[/b] - Overall, not [i]too[/i] good, but still okay for farming. However, the fact that you might run into one of the most hated bugs in the desert, and the fact that the whole thing is very tiring, might not make this the best place for farming.
[b]K&S[/b] - ULTIMATE, #1 place for farming! Up to a certain level, though. :) Some people still have a few second thoughts about this, due to the number of battles. However, in both EXP and Credits, the K+S is a terrific place!
[b]Mecharoni[/b] - Order #66, aka Big Rusty Rat
[b]The Soluna Police Department[/b] - The Mega Lupus fight (after you retreive Clue #14) is a nice alternative for the K+S or Hospital, if you can't use those.
[b]Hospital[/b] - Another #1 place for farming, also has a max level for good EXP rewards like the K+S. Most people claim this to be better than the K+S at EXP farming at these low levels. However, it's not just the Hospital in general; it's the [u]Autopsy [/u] mission that helps you, as icemanx says, "go from level 3-12 in under a day".
[b]GEARS University[/b] - Eh...it's mostly the Mecha Piloting 101 (the stat training class) that helps here, but not too much. Warlic's office's quests aren't that good, since they're really just storyline quests.
[color=orange][size=2][b] Credits [/b][/size][/color]
[b] House Labrynth [/b] - once you know exactly where to go, it's fast and easy. recommendation is to kill the last enemy before treasure chest.
[b]Mecharoni[/b] - Order #66, aka Big Rusty Rat
[b]The Soluna Police Department[/b] - The Mega Lupus fight (after you retreive Clue #14) is a nice alternative for the K+S or Hospital, if you can't use those.
[hr][center][size=3][b]Levels 11-15[/b][/size][/center]
[color=#CC3300][size=2][b] EXP [/b][/size][/color]
[b] K&S [/b] - do the challenges you are able to do without difficulty.
[b] Kerberos (Angry Wolves) [/b] - in the police department. go fight werewolves
[color=orange][size=2][b] Credits [/b][/size][/color]
[b]K&S[/b] - same as above
[hr][center][size=3][b]Levels 16-20[/b][/size][/center]
[color=#CC3300][size=2][b] EXP [/b][/size][/color]
[b]Major Braddock Steele[/b] - Fight Pet, SC - Suicide Mission (kill all the SS)
[b] K&S [/b] - recommended: challenge 7
[color=orange][size=2][b] Credits [/b][/size][/color]
[b] Gears University [/b] - talk to Warlic, do starship parts
[b]Major Braddock Steele[/b] - Fight Pet, SC - Suicide Mission (kill all the SS)
[b] Moon[/b] - Power Cells Quest, Rescue! (rebel), Defend!
[hr][center][size=3][b]Levels 21-25[/b][/size][/center]
[u][b]Ideal Mechas: [/b][/u]
[b] Arthurian Bull [/b] - SC only, levels available: 21, 26, 29, 33 (default equip is fine)
[color=#CC3300][size=2][b] EXP [/b][/size][/color]
[b]Bossfight! (Bandits!)[/b] - required: 100 Sheriff Reputation, (Westion)
[color=orange][size=2][b] Credits [/b][/size][/color]
[b]Bossfight! (Bandits!)[/b] - required: 100 Sheriff Reputation, (Westion)
[hr][center][size=3][b]Levels 25-30[/b][/size][/center]
[color=#CC3300][size=2][b] EXP [/b][/size][/color]
[b]Mr. Z[/b] - SC, change the level to extreme.
[color=orange][size=2][b] Credits [/b][/size][/color]
[b]Bossfight! (Bandits!)[/b] - required: 100 Sheriff Reputation, (Westion)
[hr][center][size=3][b]Levels 30-33[/b][/size][/center]
[color=#CC3300][size=2][b] EXP [/b][/size][/color]
so by now, we all know the drill. exp farming boring, but we wanna be at the top dont we...
[b]Gark [/b] - Skipper or Captain Zack (both give 326 exp). keep in mind Skipper can give u a -25 to hit, and captain zack has the -70 to hit (body).
[b]Battle Button[/b] - 330 exp at normal. variety of enemies.
[b] Planet 51 [/b] - Fight! different SS enemies
[b]Lagos[/b] - previous missions, dont bother with going through the maps. takes time and you may not encounter any enemies.
[color=orange][size=2][b] Credits [/b][/size][/color]
[b]K&S[/b] - challenge 10
[b] Battle Button [/b] - normal level provides great credits and exp. SC's you can do Hard mode if you want.
[b] Planet 51 [/b] - Fight! different SS enemies
[hr][center][size=3][b]Update Log/Acknowledgements[/b][/size][/center]
[b]Update Log[/b] - The Update Log will be used as soon as the guide is sent for approval.
[b]Acknowledgements[/b]
Of course, I must thank everybody - Mods, veterans, amateurs, dedicated players, players who come and go :P - for being part of MQ and therefore, this guide as well :P
More Specifically:
SlyCooperFan1 for starting this thread
SlyCooperFan1's Credits - [i]Thanks to my brother for being my test subject, to icemanx for the Autospy info, and to ogrelala for SPD info.[/i]
TreadLight for the exp and credit guides made before this one.
venturer90 for aiding me in this guide in all aspects
all players for suggesting a farming place
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