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[PSA: Free Arena Ticket] Descent of Dragons 2nd rotation (March 4)

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Second Arena rotation for Descent of Dragons is coming on March 4.

Drafting Pool

"Free" Arena Ticket

Players who have an active Arena run when expansion launches will have their current run retired and will receive an Arena Ticket as compensation (plus any reward for current number of wins for that run).

  • Play out your run to x-2 (x wins and max. 2 losses) if you want more rewards from your run, or just leave it at 0-0 if you dont want to bother playing.

Friendly Neighborhood Gladiator: if you do plan on leaving your run at 0-0, you might as well start two games and concede to two players, getting some positive karma :) You will get the identical rewards for 0-0 and 0-2 score.

FAQ

Q: When should I start my run to receive a free Arena Ticket for a retired run?

A: Ideally several hours before the expansion launch, arena entries are generally closed few hours prior.

Q: Do Arena Tickets stack?

A: Yes. (proof)

Q: Do Arena Tickets expire?

A: No.

Q: Where are my rewards for the retired run? I opened my arena rewards but didn't get any pack or gold/dust.

A: This is a known bug, arena rewards are actually awarded to you once you finish your last arena game, before you open up the reward boxes. When an arena reset happens, it gets even more confusing because this happens on log in; sometimes you have to restart the game.

People often see (1) pack in their inventory, don't think much about it, open it and then go collect arena rewards only to find out they didn't get anything. But the fact is, that (1) pack on log in was actually the one from the retired arena run. Same with gold/dust, it was already added to your account even before you opened the arena rewards. You didn't lose anything.

Edit: This issue shoudl be fixed now, but i will leave it here regardless.

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  • Descent of Dragons Logo

    Second Arena rotation for Descent of Dragons is coming on March 4.

    Drafting Pool

    "Free" Arena Ticket

    Players who have an active Arena run when expansion launches will have their current run retired and will receive an Arena Ticket as compensation (plus any reward for current number of wins for that run).

    • Play out your run to x-2 (x wins and max. 2 losses) if you want more rewards from your run, or just leave it at 0-0 if you dont want to bother playing.

    Friendly Neighborhood Gladiator: if you do plan on leaving your run at 0-0, you might as well start two games and concede to two players, getting some positive karma :) You will get the identical rewards for 0-0 and 0-2 score.

    FAQ

    Q: When should I start my run to receive a free Arena Ticket for a retired run?

    A: Ideally several hours before the expansion launch, arena entries are generally closed few hours prior.

    Q: Do Arena Tickets stack?

    A: Yes. (proof)

    Q: Do Arena Tickets expire?

    A: No.

    Q: Where are my rewards for the retired run? I opened my arena rewards but didn't get any pack or gold/dust.

    A: This is a known bug, arena rewards are actually awarded to you once you finish your last arena game, before you open up the reward boxes. When an arena reset happens, it gets even more confusing because this happens on log in; sometimes you have to restart the game.

    People often see (1) pack in their inventory, don't think much about it, open it and then go collect arena rewards only to find out they didn't get anything. But the fact is, that (1) pack on log in was actually the one from the retired arena run. Same with gold/dust, it was already added to your account even before you opened the arena rewards. You didn't lose anything.

    Edit: This issue shoudl be fixed now, but i will leave it here regardless.

    Staff

  • Well... I missed out on this. Had a weak draft, ended at 2:3 and now I get the "This Arena will end soon" message and cannot start a run to get the free ticket. Bummer. Did not know there was a transition close period.

    • Quote From Abobominator

      Well... I missed out on this. Had a weak draft, ended at 2:3 and now I get the "This Arena will end soon" message and cannot start a run to get the free ticket. Bummer. Did not know there was a transition close period.

      Sorry to hear that. Yeah, there is usually like a 6 hour period before the reset. Im still not sure how long exactly and once or twice iv got reports that ppl could start the run like half hour prior, so like it is not best to leave for last second :)

      Staff

  • Thanks for the reminder. I would have forgotten it this time and just barely made it yesterday in the evening because of the android issues.

    • Quote From anchorm4n

      Thanks for the reminder. I would have forgotten it this time and just barely made it yesterday in the evening because of the android issues.

      Glad at least someone made it in time! Yeah, mobile client issues suck.

      Staff

  • Weird... I started a run on the weekend for this sole purpose, sitting at 4-2... it's still active.

    Pretty sure I have a few cards from sets like Frozen Throne, so it's not like I drafted it after the rotation.  Even restarted the game and came back in, still active!

    EDIT: I was playing on PC, had to not only close the game, but also the launcher.  Once I reloaded the launcher and opened the game again, I not only got my free ticket and rewards for the 4 win run, but all the birthday celebration stuff launched too.

  • Thanks so much for the reminder!

    Friendly