Board Thread:Game Updates/@comment-1915363-20160316151150

The Spring 2016 Event is coming soon. You are not ready. Or do you?

Event Information

 * 1) Event Details: - Event Page
 * 2) * Unofficially titled: Decisive Battle! Operation Divine Wind, Sakura View and Freedom Star.
 * 3) * Starting Date: Early May 2016 (first 10 days).
 * 4) * Duration: At least three weeks (not including extensions).
 * 5) * Scale: Large-scale.


 * 1) Limited-time Event Maps
 * 2) * Number of Maps: Currently unconfirmed, at least 6 maps.
 * 3) * Number of Operations in Leyte Gulf: 5, for reference purpose.

Time until maintenance starts

 * May 1 2016 11:00:00 +0900 Maintenance start time


 * May 1 2016 22:30:00 +0900 Expected completion time

New Mechanism

 * New gimmick

Confirmed Mechanics (tentative)

 * Difficulty Selection
 * Ship-locking
 * Manual Node Selection
 * Combined Fleet
 * HP Bar Variance
 * Multiple Branching Map

Possible Mechanics

 * Event limited time quests
 * Transport Loadoff
 * PTSD demon spawn
 * armor-break debuff

Hints and Advice

 * This will be a total war.
 * Make sure your fleet is well-prepared for both the expected and unexpected tides of battle.
 * Be sure to prepare a "la victoire" flag, such as the Z flag and Nelson's signal.
 * And the shipgirl counseling room as well.
 * If Map 6-4 is of any indication, we might expect the Artillery Imp in the event maps.
 * Do NOT panic. Keep calm and stay to your usual equipment improvement schedule.
 * There's no need to compromise your Daihatsu landing crafts into an armed version before the event, With proper preparations, it's never too late to arm them as soon as you need them.
 * If you have nothing else, AP shells are effective against them.
 * And of course, there is no major hints from the devs until the event days...
 * Wait, there's one...
 * Enjoy the Yukikaze (and your sanity) while you can.
 * Why, you ask? Because in the next six month, we'll probably dine in hell.
 * Best of lucks in the high seas.

New Ships/Equipment

 * Pola (voice actress confirmed)
 * Iowa (Event reward confirmed)
 * One or more destroyers from class preceding Mutsuki-class.
 * Implementation of jet-based aircrafts?

Links

 * IS MY FLEET READY? WANNA SEE MY SHIPLIST? - Forum board
 * Quick FAQs and Tips on what to prepare - Still based on Summer 2015 but overall tips are similar
 * Shinhwalee's Major Event Preparation Guide for Admirals - Read it if you want to survive

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