I’ve been talking off and on about getting the Shadow Shard task forces going for various Star Patrol characters (and other interested parties). In most respects, I’ve wanted to do all of these with Agent Sharpe since about lvl 45; the entire place was somewhat “pivotal” in his character development in the 45-50 range. I almost cried when they announced the “Dimensional Explorer” day job badge (along with the others): I’d already spent MORE than enough time there for it.

Anyway, some information and thoughts on the four Shard tfs:

Dr Quaterfield Task Force – Team: 8, levels: 40-44, Merits: 111[!], Time: I have been quoted the rather broad range of 5-12 hours to complete this one. Positron, be not proud…

Sara Moore Task Force – Team: 8, levels: 40-50, Merits: 63, Time: Typically estimated at 3 hours. Did it (8-man team) in 2:20.

Justin Augustine Task Force – Team: 8, levels: 44-50, Merits: 24, Time: I’ve done this one (6-man team) in 2:03.

Faathim the Kind Task Force – Team: 8, levels: 44-50, Merits: 73, Time: Unknown, but estimating 2+ hours.

In general, ALL of these TFs are easier for flyers, but with practice and a lot of mapping, a superjumper can get around faster than anyone but a teleporter; the gravity fountains are EXTREMELY fast. The most reliable (IMO) way to get around in the Shard is to have at least 4 team members with Flight and Recall Friend, each with an assigned “teleportee” on the team, the one person they are responsible for teleporting to each mission site. Also a good idea for said “teleportees” to turn “prompt team teleport” OFF for the TF duration, with the understanding that, aside from mission-to-mission transport, NO ONE is to be teleported without their specific request.

Granted, if the non-flyers start parking in the Shard, they’ll build up their day job jetpack accolade; works just like the typical raptor pack. You can also buy a raptor pack from a vendor near Sara Moore for 10000 inf. This is still slower than an enhanced flyer teleporting you to each site, but can make getting around a bit easier for short-range trips.

Discuss.