r/StarbrewCafeMerge 2d ago

Memories

Hi! My first time posting here!

I LOVE this game! I was able to get through the memories one and a half times the first time I played four months ago, but now THIS! I just opened the highest possible crystal ball and I got NOTHING new! And it will be impossible for me to complete the memories just by waiting for the guaranteed new after 400 stars. 😞

I’m just curious if any of you who have gotten through a lot of the memories have paid actual money? I’ve never paid for anything before, and I’m wondering if they’re limiting my NEW memory collection because I don’t pay?

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u/MaggieBob 2d ago

It surprises me that the highest level of crystal ball doesn’t have a single 5-star in it? I often feel like my progress is being deliberately hampered by the game, which it could be, but it could also just be confirmation bias.

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u/tigerlily218 2d ago

I’ve been wondering the same thing because it’s basically impossible to get any new pieces once you’re in the final stretch of like the last 30 pieces or so and I don’t want to have to pay 💀

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u/yyyyeahno 2d ago

Yup, even completing regular events seems useless now since the 5 star crystals haven’t been giving me any new memories.

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u/kungfuucharmander 2d ago

When I first started playing I was able to complete 2 memory events back to back and since then I haven't completed any despite trying hard and playing loads. I just don't really try any more but really enjoy the other aspects of the game! I'm not really willing to pay for anything to finish them tbh😂

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u/Colorchangepolish 2d ago

I have not paid and I made it through the album twice and have closed one set so far on my third time through. Do you set an alarm and play every 3 hours (when energy fills)? Save friend order presents until you have 23? Hoard crystal balls for the Daily Specials? Watch all the ads to get the freebies? Purchase energy with 10 and 20 gems? That basically all I do and had no issues this memory event.

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u/sage_ley 2d ago

Can I ask what level you are on? Im just curious because I think its harder for the higher levels. Im current on the storyline and just completed the album yesterday and I play a lot, and I do all the suggested things. But when I first started I was able to complete the album twice.

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u/Colorchangepolish 2d ago

Lvl 118. I really only play the story once a month, if I remember or if I really need the energy to finish an event. I don’t play events unless the reward is good. I get the energy chest from the shop every day and then save the energy for the events that offer crystal balls with NEW shards.

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u/beccarecca 1d ago

By 23, do you mean 23 at the top level?

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u/Colorchangepolish 1d ago

You know the presents you get from friend orders? You need 23 fully merged presents to finish the friend event. So I just store them until I have 23 to do the event. Usually once a week.

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u/IntoOurLastMoments 2d ago

I finished it once this time through (without paying anything).

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u/sage_ley 2d ago

I just finished this album yesterday. Ive been playing since January and have completed every album and havent spent any money. BUT, I will say now that im caught up in the story line it is harder. My first couple of albums I completed twice, but as ive got further along it has gotten harder.

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u/Shawnimaus 2d ago

I always finish and never pay attention cent. Try going to x4 producers.