blizzard fans have made it adamantly clear that they do not want mobile only games.
Your mistake here is to assume that that's the target audience. Just like Diablo Immortal this is not supposed to appeal to already existing customers, but to reach no ones from a completely different, and extremely profitable, market.
As another person mentioned, get an emulator like BlueStacks to run it on PC. Also, in case you missed it, this is a Mobile game....think: phones and tablets.
Now compare the Developer overview of this game to the first overview we got for Mercenaries... I'd say this one is a huge improvement. I know it's completely different teams, but lets just assume Blizzard are learning from their mistakes.
they were obviously asking what the point of blizzard releasing a new game entirely on mobile is, especially when said game looks considerably worse than blizzards other mobile game and blizzard fans have made it adamantly clear that they do not want mobile only games.
whats the point of pretending that there's no negative criticism to be had?
Firstly, thanks all for contributing to this thread, it makes me happy to see people are still interested in, so it could be OOC´s little tradition :)
As expected, I´ve hit lvl 70 yesterday and finally got the 20% bonus. I´m a bit mad at myself, because I didn´t complete my 5 Ranked wins quest, not realizing it was Monday the next day, so I´ve technicaly lost 3000 XP because of that :/ Oh well.. My achievement count is 65% done, did almost all I could with my cards, now I´m trying to do the rest by forcing missing legendaries, like discovering Colossals through Ambassador Faelin or Nagas like Lady S'theno, Commander Sivara or Queen Azshara with Amalgam of the Deep. Other than that, some missing cards can be also found in Duels buckets, like Bottomfeeder, etc.
Anyway, good luck climbing!
@NebuchadnezzarHS I knew it was between us two :D Whelp, you won, I couldn´t wait much longer, I´m too curious :P
I’ll probably try it, but if it really is just like Clash Royale and other similar games, I’ll drop it after a week! If I play beyond that, I’ll still never drop a dime on the title.
I think it looks great. Really high level of production value, which is to be expected from Blizzard. Alas I will never play it because I don't play anything on my phone.
I think Warrior would be the most appropriate class. The effect feels a lot like Akali, the Rhino (in a good way).
About the card itself, it's fine, but maybe a bit too bland. However, you can make up for it if you find a good flavor for it.
linkblade91
Both cards are pretty cool and flavorful, my two favorites so far. I think I'd give the edge to Exploratory Mission, because of its many sinergies. As a minor nitpick, I would probably drop the pun in the token name, doesn't mesh well with the overall card, if that makes any sense.
Regarding It's The Big One, it has a very cool flavor (even better than the other card), but I don't think it's as interesting from a gameplay perspective. Also, I don't know if I'm very dim today, but I had to read its text several times before understanting how it works.
AeroJulwin
My main criticism is that this card breaks class identity. I'd probably put it in Shaman, which has both weapons and a "mystical" flavor like Mage and Priest have. Still, it's a bit strange to have a talisman of sorts as an attacking weapon, but…
LarryMoments
The flavor is good, but the implementation is a bit akward. Not sure how to fix it while still fulfilling the comp's requirements. Also, the artwork for the main card is a bit bad, but I understand it's hard to find good art for such a specific flavor.
Arkasaur
Shadow Word: Drown is my favorite of the two, and probably my third fav card so far after the two linkblade proposed. It might be a bit too disruptive for some people, though. (I was going to complain about it being a Shadow Word that doesn't destroy minions, but then I remembered Shadow Word: Devour exists xD)
Vengeful Retreat isn't bad, but it's two effects seem a bit too disconnected.
Neoguli
I really like the idea of making cards for other expansions, but both of your cards have some issues, unfortunatelly.
Spare Recycler has the issue of being a better version of Spider Tank, which is also from GvG. This could be fixed by making this minion a 2 mana 2/3. Even then, Spare Parts were too weak for this to have a major impact (although it's probably fine because the design philosophy back then was very different).
Kolrax, on the other hand, seems to be a replacement for Rin, the First Disciple, but seems weaker than her. Sure, he has vanilla stats and can be played two turns earlier, but the card going to the bottom of your deck instead of your hand is a major downgrade (especially during the 4 years this would've existed until Sunken City was released).
Everything You Need to Know About Warcraft Arclight Rumble, Blizzard's New Mobile Game
Your mistake here is to assume that that's the target audience. Just like Diablo Immortal this is not supposed to appeal to already existing customers, but to reach no ones from a completely different, and extremely profitable, market.
Everything You Need to Know About Warcraft Arclight Rumble, Blizzard's New Mobile Game
As another person mentioned, get an emulator like BlueStacks to run it on PC. Also, in case you missed it, this is a Mobile game....think: phones and tablets.
Everything You Need to Know About Warcraft Arclight Rumble, Blizzard's New Mobile Game
Totally forgot about that. Guess I need to download it again. =)
Thanks for the reminder
Everything You Need to Know About Warcraft Arclight Rumble, Blizzard's New Mobile Game
Now compare the Developer overview of this game to the first overview we got for Mercenaries... I'd say this one is a huge improvement. I know it's completely different teams, but lets just assume Blizzard are learning from their mistakes.
Everything You Need to Know About Warcraft Arclight Rumble, Blizzard's New Mobile Game
they were obviously asking what the point of blizzard releasing a new game entirely on mobile is, especially when said game looks considerably worse than blizzards other mobile game and blizzard fans have made it adamantly clear that they do not want mobile only games.
whats the point of pretending that there's no negative criticism to be had?
Everything You Need to Know About Warcraft Arclight Rumble, Blizzard's New Mobile Game
This isn't the game that Peter Whalen and all the other staff went to, is it?
Everything You Need to Know About Warcraft Arclight Rumble, Blizzard's New Mobile Game
Clash Royale but as a pve focused game with different maps, bosses and raids. I will definetely check it out.
Everything You Need to Know About Warcraft Arclight Rumble, Blizzard's New Mobile Game
yikes
Everything You Need to Know About Warcraft Arclight Rumble, Blizzard's New Mobile Game
Basically this is how mercenaries should look like visually .
Edit: also, my lootbox-sense is tingling strongly.
Rewards Track: Current progress 5.0
Firstly, thanks all for contributing to this thread, it makes me happy to see people are still interested in, so it could be OOC´s little tradition :)
As expected, I´ve hit lvl 70 yesterday and finally got the 20% bonus. I´m a bit mad at myself, because I didn´t complete my 5 Ranked wins quest, not realizing it was Monday the next day, so I´ve technicaly lost 3000 XP because of that :/ Oh well.. My achievement count is 65% done, did almost all I could with my cards, now I´m trying to do the rest by forcing missing legendaries, like discovering Colossals through Ambassador Faelin or Nagas like Lady S'theno, Commander Sivara or Queen Azshara with Amalgam of the Deep. Other than that, some missing cards can be also found in Duels buckets, like Bottomfeeder, etc.
Anyway, good luck climbing!
@NebuchadnezzarHS I knew it was between us two :D Whelp, you won, I couldn´t wait much longer, I´m too curious :P
Everything You Need to Know About Warcraft Arclight Rumble, Blizzard's New Mobile Game
I can safely say that I would've never in a million years expected a cover of Ballroom Blitz to be used to promote something tied to the Warcraft IP.
Everything You Need to Know About Warcraft Arclight Rumble, Blizzard's New Mobile Game
Blizzard's first mobile game in Warcraft universe.
Thank all the gods for Blue Stacks
Everything You Need to Know About Warcraft Arclight Rumble, Blizzard's New Mobile Game
What's the point of what, Blizzard releasing a new game? Us covering some mobile Blizzard news?
What's the point of being negative?
Everything You Need to Know About Warcraft Arclight Rumble, Blizzard's New Mobile Game
Doesn't look like it, will require an emulator.
Everything You Need to Know About Warcraft Arclight Rumble, Blizzard's New Mobile Game
I’ll probably try it, but if it really is just like Clash Royale and other similar games, I’ll drop it after a week! If I play beyond that, I’ll still never drop a dime on the title.
Of Underwater Adventures, Hydras, & Sunken Cities - The Month of April 2022 in Hearthstone
Thank you! It's always a pleasure to follow these and see where everyone is at. ;)
Everything You Need to Know About Warcraft Arclight Rumble, Blizzard's New Mobile Game
Looks like trash and it doesn't even run on PC, what's the point?
Everything You Need to Know About Warcraft Arclight Rumble, Blizzard's New Mobile Game
yeahhhh
Everything You Need to Know About Warcraft Arclight Rumble, Blizzard's New Mobile Game
I think it looks great. Really high level of production value, which is to be expected from Blizzard. Alas I will never play it because I don't play anything on my phone.
Everything You Need to Know About Warcraft Arclight Rumble, Blizzard's New Mobile Game
will it be playable on b.net (pc)??? my iphone 5s is so bad that can't support hearthstone itself T_T
Everything You Need to Know About Warcraft Arclight Rumble, Blizzard's New Mobile Game
Oh no. It finally happens. "Don't you guys have phone?" finally happens.
Everything You Need to Know About Warcraft Arclight Rumble, Blizzard's New Mobile Game
Looks really bad and couple years too late
Everything You Need to Know About Warcraft Arclight Rumble, Blizzard's New Mobile Game
Oh god..............
Everything You Need to Know About Warcraft Arclight Rumble, Blizzard's New Mobile Game
Let's get ready to ruuuuuuumble!
That Sinking Feeling - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
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About the card itself, it's fine, but maybe a bit too bland. However, you can make up for it if you find a good flavor for it.
Regarding It's The Big One, it has a very cool flavor (even better than the other card), but I don't think it's as interesting from a gameplay perspective. Also, I don't know if I'm very dim today, but I had to read its text several times before understanting how it works.
Vengeful Retreat isn't bad, but it's two effects seem a bit too disconnected.
Spare Recycler has the issue of being a better version of Spider Tank, which is also from GvG. This could be fixed by making this minion a 2 mana 2/3. Even then, Spare Parts were too weak for this to have a major impact (although it's probably fine because the design philosophy back then was very different).
Kolrax, on the other hand, seems to be a replacement for Rin, the First Disciple, but seems weaker than her. Sure, he has vanilla stats and can be played two turns earlier, but the card going to the bottom of your deck instead of your hand is a major downgrade (especially during the 4 years this would've existed until Sunken City was released).