Powerplay Newby to PlowerPlay: Have a question, or two...

[Roland Deschain]

So I tried PP a bit and it's fun so far. Pledged 2 days ago, got into my PVE Corvette and shoot NPCs in enemy systems ever since, nice and easy.

Question 1: I just made 1500 Merits. AFAIK, those get split in half at the end of the cycle, but do all Merits get split in half, or only the number of Merits of my current rank? For example, until to the end of next cylce, I probably won't manage the 10.000 Merits, if the cycle ends with me having collected 8000, will I end up with 4000, or with 7250? If the first one is true, it's probably best if I stop now, or just collect them but not hand them in, right? (BTW: I think we can all agree that the decay on Merits is just ridicolous, right?)

Question 2: As I've said, I've been shooting NPC for 30 Merits each. Beeing pledged to ALD, if there is an expansion system next week, I could go into a crime sweep spot and kill NPCs for 10 Merits each, right? I guess this would be faster, since looking for them in super cruise and interdicting becomes a bit of a pain after a while. Crime sweep is just another name for CZ bzw., correct?

That's it so far...

 

[Martin Schou]

So I tried PP a bit and it's fun so far. Pledged 2 days ago, got into my PVE Corvette and shoot NPCs in enemy systems ever since, nice and easy.

Question 1: I just made 1500 Merits. AFAIK, those get split in half at the end of the cycle, but do all Merits get split in half, or only the number of Merits of my current rank? For example, until to the end of next cylce, I probably won't manage the 10.000 Merits, if the cycle ends with me having collected 8000, will I end up with 4000, or with 7250? If the first one is true, it's probably best if I stop now, or just collect them but not hand them in, right? (BTW: I think we can all agree that the decay on Merits is just ridicolous, right?)

The merits are kept in "buckets" for four weeks; at the end of each cycle the buckets are summed and then halved. The end result is that if you maintain a fixed amount of merits each cycle, you will end up with 7/15th (46.67%) of that number at the start of the next cycle, and you need to earn 8/15th (53.33%) of the target.

So, if you want to maintain rating 2, you start with 7/15th of 100 (once you're at the "steady state" when maintaining it), which is 47 (rounded), so you need to earn 53 merits.
Rating 3 is 800 merits, so you'd start with 373 merits and need to earn 427 merits.
Rating 4 is 1,500 merits, so you'd start with 700 merits and need to earn 800.
Rating 5 is 10,000 merits, so you'd start with 4,667 and need to earn 5,333 merits.

But these numbers requires that you earn that exact number every cycle, so it will obviously vary from cycle to cycle.

Question 2: As I've said, I've been shooting NPC for 30 Merits each. Beeing pledged to ALD, if there is an expansion system next week, I could go into a crime sweep spot and kill NPCs for 10 Merits each, right? I guess this would be faster, since looking for them in super cruise and interdicting becomes a bit of a pain after a while. Crime sweep is just another name for CZ bzw., correct?

Yes, the crime sweep expansions work exactly like combat zones. You drop in, pick your side (make sure it's the correct one) and start shooting.

It's also worth noting that some other powers also have combat expansions. Not just because it works as opposing the other powers, but also because the expansions that are currently available are not always worth winning (currently PowerPlay is in a state where there's not much left). These powers are: Archon Delaine (Independent), Denton Patreus (Empire - do not participate here, as you cannot support the expansion, and opposing it will cost you merits), Pranav Antal (Independent), Yuri Grom (Independent) and Zachary Hudson (Independent).

I would also suggest that you join up with the ALD community. They can be found here:

Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteLavigny/

Discord: https://discord.gg/h28SG5H

 

[Underhook]

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FbOB5RNwQUkW7XAApUezuW7sXjpFRVq8MHVDE4l7DCo/edit?usp=sharing

 

[Kandieman]

I'm new to powerplay also. For the life of me I can't figure out how to get any merits. I'm overlooking something simple, but just can't figure it out. Help.

 

[Justinian Octavius]

I'm new to powerplay also. For the life of me I can't figure out how to get any merits. I'm overlooking something simple, but just can't figure it out. Help.

Join the official Powerplay group of the Power you want to work/fight for & they will tell you everything you need to know. If you are not sure where to find them just ask; for Torval, see my signature

CMDR Justinian Octavius

 

[Azreh Helas]

So I tried PP a bit and it's fun so far. Pledged 2 days ago, got into my PVE Corvette and shoot NPCs in enemy systems ever since, nice and easy.

Question 1: I just made 1500 Merits. AFAIK, those get split in half at the end of the cycle, but do all Merits get split in half, or only the number of Merits of my current rank? For example, until to the end of next cylce, I probably won't manage the 10.000 Merits, if the cycle ends with me having collected 8000, will I end up with 4000, or with 7250? If the first one is true, it's probably best if I stop now, or just collect them but not hand them in, right? (BTW: I think we can all agree that the decay on Merits is just ridicolous, right?)

Question 2: As I've said, I've been shooting NPC for 30 Merits each. Beeing pledged to ALD, if there is an expansion system next week, I could go into a crime sweep spot and kill NPCs for 10 Merits each, right? I guess this would be faster, since looking for them in super cruise and interdicting becomes a bit of a pain after a while. Crime sweep is just another name for CZ bzw., correct?

That's it so far...

I ecommend you do what Justinian recommended. Its much more easy its way more fun...and also you know, stay vigilant. I know that Lavignys Legion are very active but im sure there are others as well.

 

[Yautja]

I hope original post author would not mind a little thread hijack Thread title is ok and didn't want to spam with another noob questions
So, I am at the end of my modules turnee between Powers and I would like to pledge to emperor ATTENTION! Arissa Lavigny-Duval AT EASE! I understand PP mechanics in general but have a question... or two
1. Where I can find actual orders for Arissa Lavigny-Duval (thread in this forum seems to be dead)?
2. Where I can find players willing to fly in wing for our beloved emperor? I am already in squadron, so this is not what I am looking for. I would like to hang out from time to time with players also pledged to Arissa who are in different squadrons or not organised. A discord channel or something like that?

 

[Bashy81]

Yep google the Power you want, to find the reddit for the playergroup, to get the link to join their discord, hey presto. They will want to see a screenshot of your pledge details as a way to confirm basic entry rights for you. Thats usually the only commitment you need to make, and on the other side you get access to hundreds of thousands of player-hours' experience, wingbuddies and a whole new layer of the game. GLHF!