Windows Broken planes galore

[Kiwi Claire]

And every single one needs exactly the same item - 'paint'
The one item that never drops... and now with no ads available - I can't speed up repairs. I am sitting here with 5 out of 8 plans broken at gateways... one getting repaired for 4 hours and only two usable. I am expecting those to break when they return - and no doubt they will also require paint to fix. Currently at 9 repairs in a row requiring paint... when will it change- at a dozen, or 20?

I am sure that every breakage requiring the one item I don't have is just coincidence and not intentional coding to 'encourage' me to spend.

 

[TheDarkside]

Just sent you a neighbour request from my support account which can send paint, no need to return anything @Kiwi Claire

 

[Kiwi Claire]

Thanks..
but I have decided - this game is not for me. the 2 planes returned - and no surprise at all - one broke. I have 1 of 8 useable planes. In the last 36 hours - 50% of all flights I have sent have broken on landing.
I am sick of jacked up no where near random supposed random.
The random in this game is that fixed its not funny. 2 supposed 'seldom' drops - one results in 2 drops from 50 flights... the other results in an item 33% of the time. and they are supposedly equal 'seldom' chance.
I got a reply from customer care re ads not working - they pretend its a brand new problem that they are just learning of from my report. A problem that was reported - and got the same 'sorry that's new' reply more than 2 days ago. No attempt at all to be honest or helpful.

 

[pete blake]

You probably already know that a broken plane will self repair after a given time. Its a way of remembering that this game is not for those who need to see immediate action. Perhaps the game appeals more to those who like to plan ahead, to strategise and to roll with the obstacles that the game places in our way. The game appeals to different character and personality types. This game may or may not be the one for you but I hope you find what you are looking for.

P

 

[Cap'n Eddie]

And every single one needs exactly the same item - 'paint'
The one item that never drops... and now with no ads available - I can't speed up repairs. I am sitting here with 5 out of 8 plans broken at gateways... one getting repaired for 4 hours and only two usable. I am expecting those to break when they return - and no doubt they will also require paint to fix. Currently at 9 repairs in a row requiring paint... when will it change- at a dozen, or 20?

I am sure that every breakage requiring the one item I don't have is just coincidence and not intentional coding to 'encourage' me to spend.

My breakages require small engines. Can only get them from drops from small planes, but the small planes are broken and can't fly. One fix is to "drop" the broken planes and buy new. It's only 450 coins and it'll get you going again - but this is not practical for the bigger planes.

 

[Cap'n Eddie]

Thanks..
but I have decided - this game is not for me. the 2 planes returned - and no surprise at all - one broke. I have 1 of 8 useable planes. In the last 36 hours - 50% of all flights I have sent have broken on landing.
I am sick of jacked up no where near random supposed random.
The random in this game is that fixed its not funny. 2 supposed 'seldom' drops - one results in 2 drops from 50 flights... the other results in an item 33% of the time. and they are supposedly equal 'seldom' chance.
I got a reply from customer care re ads not working - they pretend its a brand new problem that they are just learning of from my report. A problem that was reported - and got the same 'sorry that's new' reply more than 2 days ago. No attempt at all to be honest or helpful.

Yes. when you have 30 of one item, 23 of another, but none of the one you need, then it's not random - it's an algorithm.

 

[flyhores]

Random, perhaps also a feature, always fills people with hope. Of course, it is more likely to be shattered by facts.
This kind of random probability, Japan's game is the most

 

[Teboho]

Ok there's a lot of moaning, wailing, crying and gnashing of teeth... Did it ever occur that a LARGE REPAIR SET can be bought in the event store for just 250?

 

[crescent moon (RIP)]

Ok there's a lot of moaning, wailing, crying and gnashing of teeth... Did it ever occur that a LARGE REPAIR SET can be bought in the event store for just 250?

Best idea yet! I've stockpiled over 50 of them on each game. I have over 100 of most of the items, but there are always those 1 or 2 silly items you can never keep in stock, especially light engine and empennage.

 

[Teboho]

Best idea yet! I've stockpiled over 50 of them on each game. I have over 100 of most of the items, but there are always those 1 or 2 silly items you can never keep in stock, especially light engine and empennage.

I keep my stock at 100 always and for me it's the paint.

 

[VdW]

And every single one needs exactly the same item - 'paint'
The one item that never drops... and now with no ads available - I can't speed up repairs. I am sitting here with 5 out of 8 plans broken at gateways... one getting repaired for 4 hours and only two usable. I am expecting those to break when they return - and no doubt they will also require paint to fix. Currently at 9 repairs in a row requiring paint... when will it change- at a dozen, or 20?

I am sure that every breakage requiring the one item I don't have is just coincidence and not intentional coding to 'encourage' me to spend.

I know it's frustrating. Unfortunately, that's how the game works.

You can work around it though, this specific challenge is pretty easy to overcome:
1. Change your game-name to Kiwi-Paint (for example) to stock them. I always restock my repair items when I'm low on them (less than 20). My problem is with Passenger Seat. A lot of my planes break, and they need lots of Pas.Seat to repair. So I make sure to always have enough of those on my warehouse.
2. Stock on Large Repair Set that's available from Event Store.

 

[Aerospatiale]

Thanks..
but I have decided - this game is not for me. the 2 planes returned - and no surprise at all - one broke. I have 1 of 8 useable planes. In the last 36 hours - 50% of all flights I have sent have broken on landing.
I am sick of jacked up no where near random supposed random.
The random in this game is that fixed its not funny. 2 supposed 'seldom' drops - one results in 2 drops from 50 flights... the other results in an item 33% of the time. and they are supposedly equal 'seldom' chance.
I got a reply from customer care re ads not working - they pretend its a brand new problem that they are just learning of from my report. A problem that was reported - and got the same 'sorry that's new' reply more than 2 days ago. No attempt at all to be honest or helpful.

Hi @Kiwi Claire , guest planes also drop repair items aside from coins and experience + either fuel or passenger + collection items.
For example, Paint drops from guest Owl or Hawk (although occurrence is "very seldom", they drop more often than collection items).
When stands are empty and have some time, let some guest planes land to collect some repair items they offer.