9th Trials - Phase 3: Community Vote

[Zawadx]

Does the vault feel emptier with no immortals or no phase salvagers?

From a strategic standpoint, neither - they're both extremely bad in war metagame.

But balance-wise, I feel that the vault is a bit empty without immortals or any immortal creatures, as has been the trend for aether in recent wars. Immortals are a defining mechanic of aether, and it should be strong enough to compete in war.

With the shard, i expect more immortal meta.

Not really; I've tested Immortal SoW unupped, and it's just two slow. Immortal + SoW is 8 Spell damage for 2 cards and 9 quanta; Psion and Recluse could do 12 damage for 2 cards and 8 quanta in MA. Shields are also no problem for MA thanks to Psiontal. Immortality helps against CC Splash decks, but the reduced speed is a much more significant draw back as CC Splashes will pull ahead in the damage race. Phase Dragon SoW is also just too slow to keep up, unless you're betting on Lightning/dim support to keep you alive (in which case, why not just use MA?).

[Corri]

To all: What are the most important criteria for you to bid on a soldier? How would your dream team look like? (max. 5 player and ALL player are allowed)
What kind of rule could make aether weaker? (sry for this stupid question  )

[Zawadx]

To all: What are the most important criteria for you to bid on a soldier? How would your dream team look like? (max. 5 player and ALL player are allowed)
What kind of rule could make aether weaker? (sry for this stupid question  )

My criteria are activity and experience, especially regarding Aether. As Auction returns this time, I hope to fine-tune team balance.

My dream team is:

deuce22
Higurashi
Avenger
RootRanger
Ginyu

All 5 have guaranteed activity, and are strong PvPers. deuce and Higs have more experience in Aether than I do, Avenger is an excellent tester, Root is OP and Ginyu has a lot of potential and skill.

Banning Fractal and Dim Shield outright takes out Aether's strength quite effectively.