So, I've rolled Bastet as a first roll earlier this week and kept her because she was supposed to be very good. I've been progressing through the game but I'm pretty overwhelmed and not sure what to do. I'm rank 60 something and I've done a few REM rolls since a godfest is going on, but in truth I don't know what the fuck I'm doing.
Love this game tho, is there any resource I can consume that could help me? Those beginner guides just compound the issue of beign overwhelmed. Am I too dumb for this game?
I liked the beginning of the game more than the end game, I remained non-iap for my first year. now I've spent a ton on this game, and have a love-hate relationship but still play daily.
I would recommend just playing at this point - learning what you need to to progress. when you hit a barrier then read up on it and progress - initially it is slow but the game opens progressively from the normal to technical dungeons introducing barriers - hp, shields, multipliers, awakenings and so forth - you don't need to know anything to start and play for hours.
certainly there are ways to make the early game easier and to even just pass it completely - so in my opinion you can just play to learn the basics and re-roll in the future if you find a way of playing you enjoy (different leaders can significantly modify the style of play).
from my years of playing the one thing I've always fought against is the meta - wanting the newest and best now (it gets expensive) - for a new player the meta is always working for you while for a long term player the meta is always working against you - There will always be a way to catch up or start over without much penalty.
much like a mmorpg there are many ways to power level (rank) that did not exist years ago - you don't need to concern yourself with at this point but will when you have settled into how you want to play.
rank can be done in a minimal amount of time now and therefore I think just learning the basics without worrying too much about the next best thing is important.
now - devils advocate -
1) pad forum has a subsection with team building guides that is worth reading if you have a goal in mind.
2) padx is your friend
3) if you are planning on staying non-iap search for end game leaders and pick one that matches your playstyle and roll for it when it is available (godfest usually) - this is not recommended - in my experience team building for end game generally will happen over time as you build your library and see what you can cobble together.
4) spending money? pull during a featured pantheon godfest with the goal of building a team for end game after reading what leads are currently popular (hard to do just starting out)
most important? everyone started where you are - completely overwhelmed and without a goal - this game has had years to figure itself out - take your time.
