Guest posts by Ignion

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Game Suggestions and Feedback / Re: bonus electrum for longer games?

« on: February 07, 2011, 04:46:33 am »

I read somewhere that not everyone in this world gets the priviledge to receive good education. I think the same article also talked about how cultural sensivity was needed rather than referring those people with words like "can't dos."
I'm just mumbling lol.

But, wow, BluePriest sure can do math!

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Game Suggestions and Feedback / Re: Mirror Shield vs Trebuchet

« on: February 07, 2011, 04:41:03 am »

Not that my opinion matters, but what speaks to me is that Catapult/Trebuchet was invented during the war to bypass/go over head of defensive structures such as castle walls/a defense squad/etc to directly inflict damage. They were also used to destroy such structures. So, I personally think that Catapult should not be reflected back (it's like going against the very reason this tool was born in the first place).


Bonus feature! Quote of the day! "Some people are concrete thinkers, stubborn, and hung up on pushing their arguments while others are abstract thinkers, flexible, and converse rather than argue"

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Game Suggestions and Feedback / Qualification to voice opinions in this section?

« on: February 07, 2011, 02:33:13 am »

Hello, everyone.

I just received the following message from QuantumT:

QuantumT

League games can be played whenever convenient.

If you're not going to be playing against the best competition, your views on card balance aren't worth much.

Apparently, you have to be competing in leagues or your views are discounted on this forum. So, it looks like those of us who don't play in leagues shouldn't bother here. Just thought I'd share this so you won't end up like me

Ignion

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Buff This Card! / Re: Catapult | Trebuchet

« on: February 07, 2011, 02:10:29 am »

So either you - Play almost all AI and your balancing experience is mostly void Or, less likely, you are some PvP prodigy despite having no experience in tournaments and leagues

Haha. I'm not one of those AI farmers. I've no interest in doing stuff like that. I wouldn't call myself a prodigy, but I am actually that good (not trying to brag about it, but you've forced me into clearing my name here). In a certain very internationally famous card game, I had a very high record (won most games with 1 turn kill). When I decided to quit that game, I sold my account on eBay for about $400. I'm new to Elements, but I'm no stranger to card games. In fact, I woudln't be surprised if I have more collective game experience than you to be honest.

Anyhow, apparently this thread is not needed, so I won't be making any posts here. If you wanna respond to me, use PM please. Ciao

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Buff This Card! / Re: Catapult | Trebuchet

« on: February 07, 2011, 02:01:13 am »

thenewguy, You make one post, and repond to a post I made in response to yours. And, your response to my post refers to a completely different post I made to someone else? I must say that's completely on you. Next time try quoting what you are referring to rather than jumping all over. Even though your user name says thenewguy, you are apparently not a new guy at all, so shouldn't you know better? I still don't appreciate the way you twisted my words by the way. That's not a nice way to converse with people.

Anyhow, like I said before this really doesn't matter to me personally. I'll let gravity users or anyone who actually uses this card worry about it. Closing the poll. Ciao.

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Buff This Card! / Re: Catapult | Trebuchet

« on: February 07, 2011, 01:48:44 am »

Ok, so, your only arguement is that you run t50 I'm guessing with an immolation deck and you see a bunch of fat timebows that don't use catapult? Just because people don't run it in a timebow doesn't mean it's not UP.

Also, if your "too good" to lose and win ALL your games in a 5-6 ttw, then why aren't you in t50 yet, or a master for that matter?

Everyone loses, just because you don't see doesn't make it UP or a terrible card.

No, it wasn't my argument, Mr. Did you see me make any argument? I simply answered your question. Don't twist my words please.

In case you are curious, I'm not applying to Top50 and stuff because I'd rather keep my deck design to myself. It's my own balance that I don't care for others to copy. Also, I never said I won "ALL" games. Again, stop twisting my words. And, in case you wonder, my winning ration is real. I'm not making it up. I can even take a screenshot if you like

One more thing, I never called it a terrible card. Please stop making those accusations about what I'm saying about the card. Read over my comment.

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Buff This Card! / Re: Catapult | Trebuchet

« on: February 07, 2011, 01:44:06 am »

You ever been owned by a catapult + armagio + BB deck? No?

Well, go try it out get owned by it, then we shall see if it's UP or not

Btw, this is the only other card (other than voodoo) That can do 50+ damage in a single attack. UP? No.

Nope. Not by any chance. I'm too good to lose against a deck like that. I win all my games in 5-6 turns on average. My winning ration is 9 wins and 1 loss every 10 games.

Not that my personal record matters in any way for discussion about a card balance, but you asked.

By the way, thenewguy is a good name, but hmmm, you are apparently not the new guy anymore! lol 

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Buff This Card! / Re: Catapult | Trebuchet

« on: February 07, 2011, 01:34:34 am »

Root Ranger,

Your argument is too selective and convenient. You say rarity has nothing to do with card balance all the way till the end and say, "It is not used as much as it should be because one of the strongest combos with it involves rares."

I also find it funny that anyone should say, "It is not used as much as it should be" about any cards. Really, you think there should be a card that should not be used much? Interesting.

This is not about who wins any kind of argument. This is about making the card more playable because that leads to "more enjoyment in the game," which is what is important IMO.

I find it funny that while we all know this card is almost never used in reality (I haven't run into a single user with this card in the past 3 months including AIs), there aren't more voices about this card. But, then again, if nobody is using it, I guess it makes sense that nobody really cares lol.

Anyhow, I'm a fire user, so it's not a big deal to me either way. Just thought it was sad that there was a good card being unused/wasted.

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Buff This Card! / Re: Catapult | Trebuchet

« on: February 07, 2011, 12:17:25 am »

I see your point, but unfortunately, what you are saying is only "theoretical."

How many people have 6 titans? They are supposed to be rare cards, so unless you are one of those cheaters, that combo is rarely manageable. Armagio is rather quickly killed easily these days. Even if Armagio is still alive, its HP gets reduced quite a bit in just one turn. It's probably not so much what is "wrong" with this card but rather other cards/decks have been becoming increasingly powerful that catapult is left behind.

If a card is only useful when combined with a bunch of rare cards and upgraded cards, that is hardly a good card. Try using this in unupped decks for instance. No wonder nobody is using it.

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Buff This Card! / [Official] Catapult | Trebuchet

« on: February 06, 2011, 11:10:45 pm »

If you happen to open this thread, it's been made clear that this card does not need any change whatsoever, so I have closed the poll. Thanks for stopping by

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Crucible Archive / Re: Level 1 - Crucible - Entropy Card Ideas - 27 Cards

« on: February 06, 2011, 04:44:40 pm »

Just looking through cards and votes, I noticed one trend. Catchy cards with rather extreme effects tend to gather more votes at this level (but, I don't know how far they'd go in the end because cards like that wouldn't be desirable for the actual in-game use).

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Crucible Archive / Re: Level 1 - Crucible - Aether Card Ideas - 27 Cards

« on: February 06, 2011, 04:18:57 pm »

I'm just realizing the amount of work Kuroaitou does. Wow. At first, I assumed you were only responsible for filtering cards that go into crucible, but you are doing sooo much more! That's a ton of work and dedication. Thanks a bunch, Kuroaitou.