I know pretty much everyone loves a good war on DF, I myself included in that bunch lesser than some of our extreme friends of the modern age which isnt a bad thing power to those devoted and able people.

As of now we have
1. Basic Wave
2. Rare Wave
3. Catapult wave
4. Bombing wave.

3/4 work fine and change up the pace of wars and amazingly people can use these two to speed through faster than normal waves(Astounds me at times people can do that.)

Though what of 1/2? What about them....How could those be spiced up a bit perhaps or more utilized in some form or manor.
What I mean is something along these lines, look at our rare wave...What does it really do beside maybe shave a few seconds overall off the normal wave and give you a +1 to the rare counter on your page.

What if perhaps the rare wave had something actually really different beside just the 1 monster, an example...Perhaps 2 Defender Medals vs 1. Gives it more of a function and makes them even more fun to see as you're getting a bonus from it.

Another simple idea was something along the lines of an extreme wave or a mini boss wave depending.
An extreme wave could be as rare or maybe a little rarer than the normal Rare wave. It'd be set up similar to the normal wave have say 1.5* the normal HP and more damage yet it could count for 2 waves vs the normal 1.

Same as for a mini boss, we've had monsters like this in the past and they fit similar to a rare wave(could even count as a rare wave counter+1 to it) where the monster at hand has more HP and perhaps some extra skills like our old friend Bassault. This could give 1-2 waves counted as well.

So what do you think overall? Could basic waves be spiced up some? Or should we keep the same basic formula we have now with just the 4 styles as it is? Or Do you have some idea of your own that you'd like to explain why it could be fun to fight against.

As well please note this isn't just for suggestions it is a discussion on the monotony of waves being the same over with little variance. Meaning suggestions are welcome but there should be more than just it please.

How are the catapult waves brain dead?

The notes were funny, and it really didn't add a lot of time to the wave in truth, though I'm with you on if it's possible counting for more than one. Seeing as it's meant to be sort of a bonus that gives it a bit of a bonus.

Had another idea I was gonna ask about and see as well, in terms of the rare waves. I had thought of like a chest wave, where you find a chest that has A decent amount of Exp/Gold in it. While not totally like wowzers it's still a little something that adds a wave to the counter, and it's there for people who either 1. get lucky or 2. have been doing a lot of effort in the war front as well.

Though the elite foe sorta fits into the mini boss idea I had, either way I like that as well.

The dragon wave isn't to bad, it does break away from the normal stuff and people who aren't high enough level to use some of the tier 2+ Classes perhaps could use it to be quicker per-say.

Though that being said, it's always fun to be a giant dragon and go squash little war enemies xD even if it's only for a few waves and back to the norm.

For a trinket I'm not sure if it could be coded as such but perhaps a trinket you can buy with defender medals? A good amount of them as well seeing as you'll be counting for 2 waves per each run. Basically a show of dedication or dedication over time being more toward the cause or just a simple person who can give their all in small amounts at one point getting it able to help do more as well.

I'd say 400-500 DM's if this sort of blanket trinket for wars could be done would be fair, what are others thoughts on the cost?