7166137's blog: "Leveling"

I never thought I would write for this level. The bombing is covered in my PowerUp Blog, but with the change on January 5, 2017, people need to be bombed 25 times to get from level 50 to 51.

I also have another blog where I pose ideas to change some other levels. These are from a player, not corporate perspective.

A little history about the levels that require bombing now:

ORIGINAL
Level 26 you needed to be bombed five times.
Level 36 you needed to run a Bomb.
Level 50 you needed to run a Bomb and earn Cherry Ignitor and bomb 90 albums, could be done early.
Level 56 you needed to Bomb and earn Cherry Inferno and bomb 116 albums. Could be done early.
Level 59 you had to earn the achievement "Air Power" or be in the top ten bombers, which is based on points, not on how much bombing you do.
Level 61 you have to earn NooB Bomber or bomb a total of 50 new users. This can be done before you get to Level 61.
Level 63 you had to earn Happy Hour Cherry Inferno, which takes a total of THREE happy Hours and THREE Cherry Bombs. You earn Happy Hour Cherry Melt (60) on the first, Happy Hour Cherry Ignitor (90) on the second, and the Inferno (116) on the third. These can be done before you get to Level 63.

Change ONE - Fall 2015
Removal of all requirements other than points, for levels 20 through 29. Level 36 (and most of the other levels) to being bombed five times. Level 46 was added to run a Bomb OR run Auto 11.

Change TWO - Spring 2016
Level 59 changed to being Bombed 75 Times. Level 60 was changed to being Bombed 100 Times. These both are cumulative. They both may be achieved early. Level 56 Cherry Inferno Requirement removed.

Change THREE - October 2016
Removal of all requirements, other than points, up to and through Level 48. Eventually people got to Level 59 and had been bombed very few times. 

Change FOUR - January 5, 2017
Level 50 is now getting Bomb Shelter or being bombed 25 times, after reaching Level 50, and no requirements at all to run a bomb all the way to Level 61. These people now have to figure out who is going to bomb them. It will take asking nicely.

Change FIVE - January 6, 2017
Level 59 - Changed to obtain the achievement: Take Cover, get bombed 50 times after reaching Level 59.
Level 63 - Removed requirement for the Happy Hour Inferno 

There are some things to know about asking people to bomb you. These are not in any particular order of significance.

ONE:
If the bonus happens to be for bombing, and that usually happens one or more times per week. Running an Auto 11 will attract bombers because it doubles points for them and for you.

TWO:
Don't have your profile viewable to friends only. If you put an obstical to getting to your photos, that will keep some away.

THREE:
Have a SALUTE. There are people who ignore anyone without one.

FOUR:
Rate/Like/Fan/Friend anyone you are going to ask to bomb you

FIVE:
Rate/Like and Comment on their profile photo. Something simple, but it will be seen. Thank you to a new friend Emma who thought that one on her own and told me about it.

SIX:
People who are bombing will have their own strategies. You can ask anyone you want and just hope for the best

SEVEN:
If someone is bombing using the mobile app, they will not even see their Shout Box, and won't be able to respond to any requests

EIGHT:
Read the status of the bomber. If it says to put your LINK in their Shout Box, then put your ALBUM link in it. Your profile link is already there with your clicable link. To get to your album link, Click MY then Photos. It will then list your photos in your default album. Click the first one, then click Default which will then take you to your public default album. The address at the top of your browser has what you want to copy/paste into the Shout Box.

NINE:
Have at least one photo in your default album. If a bomber is looking for an album to bomb, make it as easy as possible for them to get to it.

TEN:
God Mode also can bomb. When you see one, they are limited by points so DO NOT ShitFace, Point Boost, or Give Bling.  They also are able to bomb the same person 60 minutes later, so if you find a good one in a good mood, ask them to get you again.

ELEVEN:
Run your own BOMB, and BOMB as many other Level 50's as you can. Bomb those who are bombing, many will return the favor.

TWELVE:
The higher level the bomber, the more likely they will have a set plan on who they plan to bomb. It doesn't mean they won't bomb someone who asks. If someone is at a lower level, they probably have less experience bombing, and will more likely to be open to receiving ideas as to whom to bomb.

THIRTEEN:
Be nice. If you're asking, ask nicely, and indicate to them that you already R/L/F/A etc..