8 Strategies for crafting in Big Time

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In the dynamic world of Big Time, players constantly navigate the delicate balance between time and cost. Crafting is a core aspect of this experience, where strategic choices can lead to significant rewards. At the heart of this crafting universe lies the pursuit of the 'Unique' - a one-of-a-kind, highly coveted craftable item. Achieving this pinnacle requires combining numerous lower-rarity cosmetics, making each decision in your crafting journey crucial. Below, we explore 8 distinct strategies, each with its own time and cost implications, to guide you in this exciting race to craft towards the Unique. 🛠️

8 Strategies for Crafting in Big Time ⚒️🛡️⚔️

These strategies assume you already own/rent SPACE and Utilities. Also, a higher time rating means less time-consuming, and a higher cost rating means less expensive. (The higher rating the better)

1. Farm/Craft All Materials and Craft the Item:

• Time Rating (1/5): Highly time-consuming, involving extensive in-game farming and many hours of dungeon grinding. Works well if you have the time.

• Cost Rating (5/5): Minimizes monetary expenditure as all materials are sourced through gameplay. Assumes availability of SPACE and crafting utilities.

2. Sell crafted items and use funds to buy $bigtime tokens:

• Time Rating (3/5): Saves time if token drop rates are low. Crafting the items still takes time.

• Cost Rating (3-4/5): Cost-effectiveness varies, potentially very efficient if selling high-value craftable items. This strategy works well if you’re trying to grind higher on the leaderboard and don’t want to spend much of your own outside money.

3. Hybrid Approach - Farm Some Materials and Buy Others:

• Option A (Farm cosmetic shards, buy $bigtime tokens)

  • Time Rating (4/5): Balances farming and purchasing. Raw cosmetic shard drop rates are common, while buying tokens saves time.

  • Cost Rating (3/5): Moderate cost for buying tokens, offset by efficient shard farming. Will get more expensive as you craft higher rarity items.

• Option B (Farm $bigtime tokens, buy cosmetic shards)

  • Time Rating (2/5): Suitable if tokens are easier to farm, especially with higher rarity hourglasses and increased token drop rates.

  • Cost Rating (4/5): Buying higher rarity shards are a little costly, though lower rarity shards are cheap.

4. Sell crafted items and use funds to buy Time Crystals and Cosmetic shards:

• Time Rating (3/5): Saves time instead of grinding for Time Crystals/Cosmetic Shards. Items still take time to craft though

• Cost Rating (4/5): Less spending of your own outside money. Will work well if you are trying to rank higher on the leaderboard.

5. Buy Materials and Craft the Item:

• Time Rating (4/5): Great time-saver, focusing only on crafting.

• Cost Rating (1/5): Expensive, requiring the purchase of all materials at market prices.

6. Craft Cosmetic shards, Buy weapons/armor/tokens needed:

• Time Rating (4/5): crafting the needed lower rarity shards takes less time.

• Cost Rating (2/5): Buying the more expensive cosmetics can get expensive.

7. Collaborative Crafting with Other Players:

• Time Rating (4-5/5): Can significantly reduce time through shared tasks, but depends on coordination.

• Cost Rating (4-5/5): Cost savings are possible through using discount codes up to 90% with the rental system. Works only if you have a trusted friend and come up with a mutually beneficial deal.

8. Buy the Crafted Item Directly from the Marketplace:

• Time Rating (5/5): Instant acquisition with no time spent on crafting or farming.

• Cost Rating (1/5): Usually the most expensive. However, you can calculate the cost of all materials needed and find out if it’s cheaper to buy the item rather than buy materials to craft it.

The art of crafting in Big Time offers a spectrum of strategies, each with its unique blend of time investment and cost implications. There's no definitive 'right way' to approach this intricate process. The best strategy often depends on your personal playstyle, resource availability, and in-game goals. It's essential to experiment with multiple approaches to discover what aligns best with your gaming preferences and objectives. However, remember that successful crafting in Big Time isn't just about spontaneity; it requires thoughtful planning and strategy. Before diving into the crafting process, take a moment to consider your resources, time availability, and what you aim to achieve. This way, you can craft not only incredible items but also an enjoyable and rewarding gaming experience.

🎮 Game Updates/Future Developments:

• Round 1 Leaderboard complete: The first of three $bigtime leaderboard is complete. There will still be a 7 day review process before the official rankings are released. This is to ensure there was no cheating and everything was fair. Here’s a link to the leaderboard’s unofficial results: https://bigtime.gg/big-time-leaderboard

• Dungeon Development Vision: The game's future development includes a focus on enhancing dungeons, with the understanding that these plans are subject to change and not final.

• Diverse Dungeon Layouts: Utilizing existing dungeon layouts to offer a variety of dungeon types, integral to the gameplay experience.

• Strategic Layout Utilization: Dungeons will be designed to achieve specific objectives, creating dynamic environments that present unique challenges.

• Two Types of Adventures:

  • ‘Open’ Dungeons: These dungeons emphasize exploration, with expansive layouts and potential secret objectives, rewarding player curiosity.

  • ‘Classic/Strike’ Dungeons: These dungeons focus on objective-driven gameplay, testing combat skills, teamwork, and strategic decision-making.

• Implementation and Testing: These dungeon concepts are currently being implemented and tested, aiming to provide an immersive and challenging experience.

• Community Engagement: Encouragement for players to stay tuned for updates and to share feedback on the Discord server.

• Art Sneak Peeks: Teasers from the art team, showcasing new visual effects for eyes.

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