02/17/2017 - Deckbuilding challenge

[majincob]

@SpaceDuck

If the goal is to give players decks to build toward, the restriction of using only cards from the appropriate block might keep them from being top tier if that was the intention.

It definitely makes the deckbuilding challenge harder and more interesting, but I feel like it will lead to a lower quality deck.

I’m going to approach it as if the meta is limited to block constructed, so make the deck as powerful for its specific block as possible.

[buscemi]

I guess you’re not fixing all the OP cards which are destroying the game, then

However, I guess this announcement does give some hope for future features; maybe block formats and expanded story modes.

[Hibernum_JC]

@majincob

So they are like suggested decks? To help people get a sense of the meta? Or will you be able to earn the cards in these specific decks outside of the normal RNG?

I guess I’ll probably have to wait until you reveal the upcoming feature, but the current explanation leaves me wondering what point there is to this.

They’re like you said, suggested decks - not necessarily to help people get a sense of the meta, but more of a helpful tool for some players who might find deckbuilding daunting (we know there’s a lot!). It’s a goal to work towards.

@majincob

I’m going to approach it as if the meta is limited to block constructed, so make the deck as powerful for its specific block as possible.

That is also part of the goal. The goal is to make the deck as powerful as you can for it’s specific block.

[bk1234]

This is more fun than I’ve had in ages.

[Mainloop25]

@majincob

I’m going to approach it as if the meta is limited to block constructed, so make the deck as powerful for its specific block as possible.

You should, since that is part of the rules of the challenge

[span_argoman]

@Mainloop25

@majincob

I’m going to approach it as if the meta is limited to block constructed, so make the deck as powerful for its specific block as possible.

You should, since that is part of the rules of the challenge

The rules only mention that the cards in the deck should be from the same block as the planeswalker. It does not clearly state to assume that the deck will only face other decks which are similarly block-restricted or whether it should be tailored to deal with all the challenges one expects to face in the current meta.

Personally my interpretation is that since these are decks for players to build/aspire towards, they should be built to try to deal with the current top decks (as much as the limitations of the cards in their block will allow).

[Mainloop25]

I see what you’re saying. Yeah it would be nice to have an answer to that .

[Falizar]

This is alot of fun.

Wish we could have block tournaments here as well.

[Schlemoc]

I agree that block tournaments would be an awesome idea for future event features. It could really change the pace of the game for some decka. Im just torn on which pw im going to try to tackle first.

My take is that these decks will be used in the suggested improvements feature to help newer players construct better decks specific to blocks.

[THEMAGICkMAN]

When you say no restrictions on the end game deck, does that mean no set restriction either?

[Nitymp]

@THEMAGICkMAN

When you say no restrictions on the end game deck, does that mean no set restriction either?

No. It means no card rarity restriction. The next line says that it must be block restricted.

[THEMAGICkMAN]

@Nitymp

@THEMAGICkMAN

When you say no restrictions on the end game deck, does that mean no set restriction either?

No. It means no card rarity restriction. The next line says that it must be block restricted.

I was hopeful, ah well.

[bk1234]

@JC –
Is there anyway you can provide @Octal9 with the missing info on some of these PW?

I’m sure if you PM him he will provide you his spreadsheet-- or you can PM me and I’ll give you a link.

For seasoned players with all maxed PW, we have no idea what the spell / support / creature limits are.

[THEMAGICkMAN]

So this is an upcoming feature where decks will be suggested for newer players, and the cards allowed are only from a certain planeswalkers block… sounds a bit like a block constructed event might be in the works, let the conspiracy theories begin…

[Hibernum_JC]

Thanks folks, the contest is now closed!

We’ll start looking at the decks you submitted and we’ll announce the winners soon!

[Laeuftbeidir]

Well, I hope @Brigby forgives me not to open a new discussion but to answer to an old thread offering the right context to my question(if not I’ll make my own thread! With polls and unicorns!)

@Hibernum_JC / @brigby
Are there plans for deck building challenges for newer planeswalkers? I really liked the idea! Also, the theme decks for the new planeswalkers are.. well .. Let’s say an input by the community would lead to way more effective decks (looking especially at you, Gideons expert deck!)

I understand it won’t be possible until all cards of the set are released, but the general context - offering newer players ideas on how to build efficient decks - would benefit a lot.

[Brigby]

@Laeuftbeidir
Since this thread contains useful comments from a developer, I will provide an exception to allow a continuation of this thread.

For those new to this thread though, please note that the game does have a PvP deck format now, so some older comments may not necessarily be relevant or accurate any more.

[shteev]

@Hibernum_JC

Each deck winner will have their in-game name proudly displayed in the deck’s description.

How long do we have to wait before we can call this a lie? It’s been ‘a couple of months’ since you said this…

[Corn_Noodles]

Alternative fact.

[wink]

Well, you know, it’s because the UI is so cluttered, they can’t figure out what to remove to make room for it. Ever since they removed the player count, all the remaining UI items and white space has become essential. Also, they’re trying to figure out how to turn all the white space blue.