"Stop harassing any game's developers" should be a mantra for the gaming community, repeated over and over and over again. Thank you for including it, Flux.
Wait... Waiwaiwaiwaiwait... They didn't ban Scuttle Swarm? I don't know the play and win rates of that card, but I doubt having to keep track of OVER 100 TOKENS is considered 'fun'. And I doubt Escape to the Wilds is enough to stop that
I'm confused. Why didn't they just print "Give a unit +2/2 and elusive this round" instead of "I can block a unit with elusive"? Functionally they are the same. I mean my only reasoning is that they didn't want this to be used aggressively, and wanted this to be used purely as a defensive card.
I hope to god this is not the norm for LoR. I've really started enjoying the game, and immersion and the universe LoR brings to the cards. This completely breaks that immersion for me.
And to top it off it's a forced shitty K pop band that Riot is apparently trying to cram down people's throats at that.
Hearthstone already sort of had a musical theme add-on in that Karazhan adventure.
I remembered there was some mini controversy when Ragnaros, Lightlord was introduced, because of so called 'immersion' factor. But card games need themes, and its not beyond its scope to sometimes break some rules. Usually because its done in a comical lighthearted way, we can gather some suspension of disbelieve. But this is something else, that's for sure. Maybe its the k-pop theme, I don't know. Not a fan, and I can empathize with LoR fans to have to put up with this one.
I loved the Spirit Blossom festival, but by the time I reached the end of this article my enthusiasm had all vanished. I won’t be buying the pass this time, and I hope this doesn’t tarnish the long-term feel of the Runeterra world. @AngryShuckie says below that the band is technically part of their universe, but I just don’t see how performers with a 21st-century K-Pop aesthetic feel right here.
Magic’s Walking Dead mystery box disaster was still worse - Runeterra will never demand the kind of money from their players that Magic does. But as far as game immersion goes, I’d feel more comfortable with Rick Grimes fighting zombies than with this. I wonder what the people who just left Magic for LoR think of this?
I fully see where you are coming from as it instinctively feels out of place to me too, but at the same time I cannot come up with an argument of why K/DA characters couldn't fit under the banner 'Legends of Runeterra'. They're from an alternate universe, but they are at least still from a version of Runeterra. So saying it would be like Overwatch cards in HS is not quite right.
Thinking about it, most HS expansions have some degree of alternate universe story telling going on, so HS wouldn't bat an eyelid at a Warcraft analogue to K/DA appearing. Besides, we have our music cards already thanks to Elite Tauren Chieftain.
People probably forget Piltover is the primary class for uncontrollable RNG. It's just that cards like Back Alley Barkeep don't see much play, but they show that the regions supports unpredictable outcomes.
Shyvana, Sorakka and Takm Kench seem to be the three champions for this set, with the last Targon champion, Noxus and PZ champs appearing in the final expansion to CotM.
This landmark is pretty far from a meme. It doesn't even need frostbite to be good. It also supports big noxus overwhelm decks, and probably other things as well.
He's overplayed because he's incredibly strong for a 4 mana champ, and on top of that he's so easy to enable that even a toddler could do it. If he gets nerfed, which he probably will, it'll be because he's unhealthy to the game, which he currently is as the majority of decks right now are anti-lee sin. When a single champion causes the meta to warp this much, you know there's something wrong with them. He requires some tuning down.
If they aren't able to be gotten after the event then yeah, that is a huge mistake. You can't just add a card to the game and then declare it gone forever if you weren't around at the time. That said I haven't spotted a place where they address that so unless I'm blind (entirely possible) we can't be sure yet.
DAWN OF THE APOCALYPSE- A New Full Custom Expansion
'among' not 'amoung'. Just saying.
Hearthstone Grandmaster BoarControl Joins the Final Design Team
Wow great news for him. Will he keep on streaming? He's one of my fav streamer for ranked, sad to see him go if he won't...
Hearthstone Grandmaster BoarControl Joins the Final Design Team
"Stop harassing any game's developers" should be a mantra for the gaming community, repeated over and over and over again. Thank you for including it, Flux.
MTG Banned & Restricted Updates for October 2020 - Omnath, Lucky Clover, Escape to the Wilds Banned in Standard
Wait... Waiwaiwaiwaiwait... They didn't ban Scuttle Swarm? I don't know the play and win rates of that card, but I doubt having to keep track of OVER 100 TOKENS is considered 'fun'. And I doubt Escape to the Wilds is enough to stop that
New Demacia Spell - Sharpsight
I'm confused. Why didn't they just print "Give a unit +2/2 and elusive this round" instead of "I can block a unit with elusive"? Functionally they are the same. I mean my only reasoning is that they didn't want this to be used aggressively, and wanted this to be used purely as a defensive card.
K/DA Arrives in Legends of Runeterra on October 28 - New Collectible Cards, Event Pass, Game Mode, and Board
I hope to god this is not the norm for LoR. I've really started enjoying the game, and immersion and the universe LoR brings to the cards. This completely breaks that immersion for me.
And to top it off it's a forced shitty K pop band that Riot is apparently trying to cram down people's throats at that.
K/DA Arrives in Legends of Runeterra on October 28 - New Collectible Cards, Event Pass, Game Mode, and Board
I was hoping for a Halloween style event like the harrowing event from leagues of legends, this one is a solid skip for me.
Odd Mage 2021
I have a couple questions.
1. what do you see as your win condition? Is it tempo? Mainly I just wanna know how you win a majority of your games.
2. there doesn’t seem like a lot of battlecrys to make good use of brann. How do you usually use him
3. why not include cinderstorm?
K/DA Arrives in Legends of Runeterra on October 28 - New Collectible Cards, Event Pass, Game Mode, and Board
Hearthstone already sort of had a musical theme add-on in that Karazhan adventure.
I remembered there was some mini controversy when Ragnaros, Lightlord was introduced, because of so called 'immersion' factor. But card games need themes, and its not beyond its scope to sometimes break some rules. Usually because its done in a comical lighthearted way, we can gather some suspension of disbelieve. But this is something else, that's for sure. Maybe its the k-pop theme, I don't know. Not a fan, and I can empathize with LoR fans to have to put up with this one.
[Game] Card Treasure Hunt (The Resurrection Attempt)
Ornery Tortoise?
[Game] Card Treasure Hunt (The Resurrection Attempt)
Sorry, no.
Green refers to its name actually
Purple because a card it synergizes with
Scratches cuz, well, thats what it does.
Deja vu because i stole from someone else’s riddle.
cmon guys you got this : D
K/DA Arrives in Legends of Runeterra on October 28 - New Collectible Cards, Event Pass, Game Mode, and Board
I loved the Spirit Blossom festival, but by the time I reached the end of this article my enthusiasm had all vanished. I won’t be buying the pass this time, and I hope this doesn’t tarnish the long-term feel of the Runeterra world. @AngryShuckie says below that the band is technically part of their universe, but I just don’t see how performers with a 21st-century K-Pop aesthetic feel right here.
Magic’s Walking Dead mystery box disaster was still worse - Runeterra will never demand the kind of money from their players that Magic does. But as far as game immersion goes, I’d feel more comfortable with Rick Grimes fighting zombies than with this. I wonder what the people who just left Magic for LoR think of this?
New Demacia Card - Dragonguard Lieutenant
Are you now disliking my comments on principle?
I mean it was you who said that he doesn't want OOC to be another hearthpwn so I wonder if you would act as childish like this...
K/DA Arrives in Legends of Runeterra on October 28 - New Collectible Cards, Event Pass, Game Mode, and Board
I fully see where you are coming from as it instinctively feels out of place to me too, but at the same time I cannot come up with an argument of why K/DA characters couldn't fit under the banner 'Legends of Runeterra'. They're from an alternate universe, but they are at least still from a version of Runeterra. So saying it would be like Overwatch cards in HS is not quite right.
Thinking about it, most HS expansions have some degree of alternate universe story telling going on, so HS wouldn't bat an eyelid at a Warcraft analogue to K/DA appearing. Besides, we have our music cards already thanks to Elite Tauren Chieftain.
New Demacia Spell - Sharpsight
This card is really good.. infusion also makes a +2/+2 and also requires to damage your units and infusion is one of the better noxus trick spells..
sure infusion got some synergies but this is just stand alone good AND it can defend vs elusives..
New Demacia Card - Dragonguard Lieutenant
cast a 6 + cost spell this game huh?
step aside! just have a dragon in hand lol.
Deep Sea Designing - Card Design Competition Discussion Thread
Good luck to the finalists!
The University of Piltover, a New Landmark, Has Been Revealed for Runeterra's Monuments of Power Expansion (4 New Cards)
People probably forget Piltover is the primary class for uncontrollable RNG. It's just that cards like Back Alley Barkeep don't see much play, but they show that the regions supports unpredictable outcomes.
Noxkraya Arena, a New Landmark, Has Been Revealed for Runeterra's Monuments of Power Expansion (7 New Cards)
Shyvana, Sorakka and Takm Kench seem to be the three champions for this set, with the last Targon champion, Noxus and PZ champs appearing in the final expansion to CotM.
New Noxus Landmark - Noxkraya Arena
This landmark is pretty far from a meme. It doesn't even need frostbite to be good. It also supports big noxus overwhelm decks, and probably other things as well.
Noxkraya Arena, a New Landmark, Has Been Revealed for Runeterra's Monuments of Power Expansion (7 New Cards)
Well, this landmark sure ain't no meme. Dang, this one makes the others look so bad.
Fixing Lee - The Low Winrate Problem
He's overplayed because he's incredibly strong for a 4 mana champ, and on top of that he's so easy to enable that even a toddler could do it. If he gets nerfed, which he probably will, it'll be because he's unhealthy to the game, which he currently is as the majority of decks right now are anti-lee sin. When a single champion causes the meta to warp this much, you know there's something wrong with them. He requires some tuning down.
Quest Trading - Play A Friend!
Battletag: Alekc233#2979
Region: EU
Trade Only?: Yes, you go firs
K/DA Arrives in Legends of Runeterra on October 28 - New Collectible Cards, Event Pass, Game Mode, and Board
If they aren't able to be gotten after the event then yeah, that is a huge mistake. You can't just add a card to the game and then declare it gone forever if you weren't around at the time. That said I haven't spotted a place where they address that so unless I'm blind (entirely possible) we can't be sure yet.
New Noxus Landmark - Noxkraya Arena
I like the flavor on this one, but it will backfire quite a lot as the effect is mandatory.
For example, a damaged 6/1 champion strikes a 1/1 token.