In general we like to try different ideas in arena and see what the players enjoy.
People often request change of some kind to keep it fresh.
After playing it for a while feel free to give feedback. Keep in mind that this list doesn't include any Frozen Throne cards so it will be slightly different in 2 days.
A lot of negativity here but I'm excited to give it a try. This seems like a good way to push deck building skill and reduce the tendency to always go for the best stated minion.
I'm wondering if there is a risk that this increases variance by allowing some players to pull together very synergistic decks and role over players that were not as lucky. Was anything like that seen in testing?
Synergy decks already happen before this change. I suspect they will happen a bit more after. The main goal is to have you evaluate your picks a bit differently because you have cards in your first 2 picks that slightly change your priorities.
Mike, have you guys considered just upping the offering rate to class cards? Wouldn't that allow people to draft more wholesome decks? Micro-adjustments to class cards could be made on an individual basis from there.
The fact is, tribal synergy cards just are really bad by themselves, so being forced to take 2 feels bad when there's no guarantee you ever see them again. It would make as much sense, if not more, to have them offered as the last two picks, no?
Thumbs up for keeping things fresh, though. I understand your reasoning and it feels good to see attention being paid to arena. Thanks!
edit: man wish i wouldve seen this post earlier
Yes, when we up the rate on class cards it increases the chance of someone getting 6 fireballs or 6 flamestrikes. We tried to up it as much as we could without causing too much of that.
Mike Donais
In general we like to try different ideas in arena and see what the players enjoy.
People often request change of some kind to keep it fresh.
After playing it for a while feel free to give feedback. Keep in mind that this list doesn't include any Frozen Throne cards so it will be slightly different in 2 days.
Mike Donais
Synergy decks already happen before this change. I suspect they will happen a bit more after. The main goal is to have you evaluate your picks a bit differently because you have cards in your first 2 picks that slightly change your priorities.
Mike Donais
Yes, when we up the rate on class cards it increases the chance of someone getting 6 fireballs or 6 flamestrikes. We tried to up it as much as we could without causing too much of that.