Map Quest

Map Quest

Map Quest is a mini event that is available to play by clicking on the scroll at the bottom of the main screen.  Basically it's a mini Jabba's Bounty Hunt event.  There isn't much to say about the mini event, but I will cover the basics.

Planets are unlocked when you complete Area 1-4 of that planet in the regular quest function.  Once you unlock a planet you will be able to complete each map of that planet.  The biggest thing to know about Map Quest is that you are handsomely rewarded the first time you complete a map.  Prizes include crystals and more importantly additional ally spots.  The ally spots give you the option to increase your ep and cap so I would complete each available map asap.  Note that these rewards are only available the first time that you complete the map.

The game play is simple.  You walk around the map searching for enemies, allies, and chests.  Each space you advance costs you 1 ep, so try not to waste your ep by walking all over the place.  When you run into an Ally you will have the option of having him assist you in the boss battle or you can have the map legend revealed.  The enemies are fairly simple to beat, but give you only a small amount of credits as a reward, so I usually avoid them unless they are directly in the path.  There are also chests spread out through the map.  Chest rewards are AP, credits, or blueprint pieces.  Once you find the enemy target you will fight said enemy and his deck and earn an item chest.  You have the chance of winning a gold chest which will contain the card of the enemy you just fought.

That is about it for Map Quest.  The important things to remember are:

1. Complete each map as it becomes available to you so that you can add ally spots and earn crystals.
2. Moving around the map costs ep so don't waste them by walking all over the place.
3. Collect item chests as you search for the target enemy.
4. The target enemy will drop an item chest.  Gold chests are the card of the enemy you just defeated.

Card Evolving Guide

Card Evolving Guide

Evolving cards in STAR WARS Force Collection is an easy process, but can be a bit confusing to beginners.  I've played MMO Trading Card games before and SWFC has a more complex system of card evolution than other games.  If you are new to SWFC or just need a refresher on card evolution this guide is for you.

Evolving a card is simple.  The requirements are having just two or more of the same card.  What gets confusing is properly evolving your card and the different types of card evolution.  

Proper Evolution

It is very important that you evolve your cards properly.  An improperly evolved card will be lacking vital attack and defense stats.  Plus an improperly evolved card is worth less (or nothing) on the trade market.  To properly evolve a card each card you are evolving must be enhanced to the maximum level first.  Please don't make the mistake of evolving your cards without first enhancing them to the maximum level!  

Stages of Evolution

There are several stages of evolution that you will want to become familiar with.  This is where beginners get confused so pay attention.  The first stage of evolution is the card before it has been evolved.  This is called a "base card".  Two base cards evolved make an evo1 card.  An evo1 card evolved with another card (base card or evolved card) is an evo2 card.  An evo2 card evolved with another card (base card or evolved card) is an evo3 or evo max card.  Once a card reaches evo max it can not be evolved again.  Please remember that each of these cards (base, evo1, and evo2 card) must be fully enhanced before evolving or you will end up with an improper card!

Types of Evolved Cards

There are several ways to evolve cards properly.  You have probably heard cards being referred to as 4/7 cards or 8/15 cards before.  4/7 is the most common way to evolve cards because it only requires you to use four base cards.  4/7 means that four cards were enhanced seven times during evolution.  To get a proper 4/7 follow these steps:

1. Acquire four of the same base cards. 
2. Enhance each of the base cards to the maximum level.
3. Evolve two of the base cards into a Evo1 card.
4. Evolve the Evo1 card (make sure to enhance the card again to maximum level) and a base card into a Evo2 card.
5. Evolve the Evo2 card (again make sure to enhance the card again to maximum level) and your last base card into an Evo max.

Once again, four cards were used, and evolved seven times (remember the base card it's self is the 1st evolution) to get the Evo max card, and that is why we call it a 4/7 card.

A 100% truly proper card evolution would be making an 8/15 card, but it's so difficult to acquire eight different base cards that you hardly ever see an 8/15 card.  The difference in stats of a 4/7 and 8/15 card are so small that 4/7 has become the standard in card evolution.  I'm not going to even instruct on how to make an 8/15 card here because I don't want to confuse anyone.  

Please if you have any questions leave me a comment.  I love feedback!

Card Enhancing Guide

Card Enhancing Guide

This is a pretty straight forward process so I will not be writing a lengthy guide. 

In STAR WARS Force Collection cards are leveled by enhancing them.  If you obtain a card that you want to add to your formation you will want to enhance it first (don't bother enhancing cards that you are going to sell or are considering trading).  Enhancing a card will level it up and make it's attack and defense stronger.  Enhancing cards is not free however.  You will consume your hard earned credits when you enhance a card.  Credits can be obtained from a variety of sources including:  

• Battling Opponents
• Gifts for achieving Goals
• Event Rewards
• Selling Cards

The higher the level the card is, the more credits it will cost to level said card.  Once a card reaches a certain level (depending on the card's rarity) it will be maxed.  That is about all I have to say about enhancing cards.  If you have any problems or questions leave me a comment!