Uraxor
01-17-2014, 12:59 AM
Quotes gathered throughout forums (and possibly streams).
If anything comes up I don't catch, post it here with its source and I'll update the thread.
Necro had a problem at its core that made it hard to create new good cards for it. I think now is a good time to bring them back to the spotlight :)
We are aware of the issue [with recasted Uniques] and should have a solution coming with the new Base Set.
It's really hard to fix a problem for low ELO without upsetting the higher ELOs. It's just better to find other solutions, like better matchmaking and a friendly environment for Timmy and Johnny players. It's an ongoing problem, but we're not blind to it.
Source (http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/824018-Balance-and-Metagame-problems-Discussion-Thread?p=9490333&viewfull=1#post9490333)
First, Base set 1 cards won't disappear, they will just be harder to get (that's what I meant by rarity) but they should all be available in the Altar of Wishes, so no worries if you miss a Pao or a Dark Assassin. For new players, Base Set 2 will be very good, because new starter decks will be better balanced with better cards for each faction. New players will still be able to get older cards using the Altar as well.
Source (http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/819047-Developers-Bulletin-Dec-2013?p=9473750&viewfull=1#post9473750)
Sam's Answer: We are working on a UI overhaul including adding filters to many different screens and a better overall experience in our deck builder. (Preview Link (http://i.imgur.com/sWEOawU.jpg))
Sam's Answer: There is nothing definite on the number of expansions planned for 2014. The model we created last year seems to be working well, so we'll continue to evaluate and hope to produce more awesome new content on a similar schedule this year.
Sam's Answer: [A] longer campaign [is] something the team is working really hard on right now and it should be part (finger crossed) of the next release!
Sam's Answer: [Five Towers expansion] is the first step of our vision for buildings and more can be explored with them in the future.
Source (http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/822956-DoC-Producer-answers-community-questions-%28Includes-first-picture-of-new-game-UI!%29?p=9477370&viewfull=1#post9477370g)
A Base Set, for example, is a good place to buff/nerf existing cards. We can't do too many of these changes at one time, too. Right now, Base Set 2 has a couple of changes here and there, not more than 5 cards so far, that are going to change. There are new overall rules that affects the whole game too. Changing 1 card has a cost and we have to decide if it's worth it compared to what else we have to do.
Source (http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/820033-Will-weak-cards-ever-be-buffed?p=9489775&viewfull=1#post9489775)
The next update is huge, we'll have to see its impact before we start working on other solutions. [Various game modes]
Source (http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/820033-Will-weak-cards-ever-be-buffed?p=9490008&viewfull=1#post9490008)
We can't say anything about new expansion for the moment, but Base Set 2 will come in a few months!
Source: Team Stream 24/1 with JasonParadise
Of course, all these are my estimations of possible 'leaks'.
We might - or might not - see these sentences come true in Base set 2. Or maybe they will come out in a completely different way than we expected.
Share your guesses!
If anything comes up I don't catch, post it here with its source and I'll update the thread.
Necro had a problem at its core that made it hard to create new good cards for it. I think now is a good time to bring them back to the spotlight :)
We are aware of the issue [with recasted Uniques] and should have a solution coming with the new Base Set.
It's really hard to fix a problem for low ELO without upsetting the higher ELOs. It's just better to find other solutions, like better matchmaking and a friendly environment for Timmy and Johnny players. It's an ongoing problem, but we're not blind to it.
Source (http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/824018-Balance-and-Metagame-problems-Discussion-Thread?p=9490333&viewfull=1#post9490333)
First, Base set 1 cards won't disappear, they will just be harder to get (that's what I meant by rarity) but they should all be available in the Altar of Wishes, so no worries if you miss a Pao or a Dark Assassin. For new players, Base Set 2 will be very good, because new starter decks will be better balanced with better cards for each faction. New players will still be able to get older cards using the Altar as well.
Source (http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/819047-Developers-Bulletin-Dec-2013?p=9473750&viewfull=1#post9473750)
Sam's Answer: We are working on a UI overhaul including adding filters to many different screens and a better overall experience in our deck builder. (Preview Link (http://i.imgur.com/sWEOawU.jpg))
Sam's Answer: There is nothing definite on the number of expansions planned for 2014. The model we created last year seems to be working well, so we'll continue to evaluate and hope to produce more awesome new content on a similar schedule this year.
Sam's Answer: [A] longer campaign [is] something the team is working really hard on right now and it should be part (finger crossed) of the next release!
Sam's Answer: [Five Towers expansion] is the first step of our vision for buildings and more can be explored with them in the future.
Source (http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/822956-DoC-Producer-answers-community-questions-%28Includes-first-picture-of-new-game-UI!%29?p=9477370&viewfull=1#post9477370g)
A Base Set, for example, is a good place to buff/nerf existing cards. We can't do too many of these changes at one time, too. Right now, Base Set 2 has a couple of changes here and there, not more than 5 cards so far, that are going to change. There are new overall rules that affects the whole game too. Changing 1 card has a cost and we have to decide if it's worth it compared to what else we have to do.
Source (http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/820033-Will-weak-cards-ever-be-buffed?p=9489775&viewfull=1#post9489775)
The next update is huge, we'll have to see its impact before we start working on other solutions. [Various game modes]
Source (http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/820033-Will-weak-cards-ever-be-buffed?p=9490008&viewfull=1#post9490008)
We can't say anything about new expansion for the moment, but Base Set 2 will come in a few months!
Source: Team Stream 24/1 with JasonParadise
Of course, all these are my estimations of possible 'leaks'.
We might - or might not - see these sentences come true in Base set 2. Or maybe they will come out in a completely different way than we expected.
Share your guesses!