Manuscript blueprint

[Eriond]

The issue is that the reward is something that provides a significant advantage to the players that do get it, and there are no alternatives that compensate for not having it.

Yep. This exactly. THIS particular element of the game should not be left up to "luck" deciding, whatever algorithm may pass for "luck" here.

[Gwalben]

I don't think it is unreasonable that the recipe is somewhat luck based, but there should be a cap. Not getting it after the first try is reasonable. Not getting it after 50 tries is not.

[alice007]

You say 50, and BB might set the limit to 49
When talking on forums, we need to be careful what we wish for, because we might get it..
I'd say the recipe should be no more than 10 attempts.. (especially if someone can get it on their first attempt)..

Period.. No ifs not buts, 10 is max reasonable limit in my opinion..

[Krysis1]

Still trying

[Krysis1]

In the endeavour to get the recipe - not only can we not produce a manuscript other than in the bookbinder leaving us trailing in the skilled generals, but the lost compass demands to make a codex also to complete - a hefty payment for 50 diamonds and adds insult to injury in trying to get the tech trees done.

In addition, while all others are using their crystals to obtain and complete evil queen adventures and clocking up some nice experience and improving epic farmyard - our crystals are being thrown back in letters - I am at a loss to understand why BB would put so costly a feature up on a lotto basis

[Jafool]

CHANGE LOG

The Manuscript, Tome and Codex recipe will be guaranteed after a certain amount of tries.

YAY

[Pochucker]

And whatever the number that BB comes up with, some will complain about that -I guarantee it.

[Gwalben]

Probably 49 thanks to Alice's suggestion. With general skills, this is a much needed enhancement.

[alice007]

And whatever the number that BB comes up with, some will complain about that -I guarantee it.

Of course..
Like the new limit is 49 retires.. but what about 100 before the feature gets applied to the game?
for "me" it is still 149 attempts, before "I" get it.. No fair
(That too assuming it is indeed 49.. Will find out over the next year :|)
- So I say, on behalf of others

[Trialgame]

It says past tries are counted towards the total, so if it is 49 and you have already done more than that, you will get it first try.