Preview of Balance Changes for 3.14

[Umbra7]

I gotta say i disagree with a lot of your takes too caitlyn. I asure you most of these are buffs.
Arthyles pass got nerfed yes, but you can blame me for that one.
Lakmir is a total buff, with the NC becoming a much better balancing tool.
Rest for the weary is absolutely a buff; id be playing it for the send to deck aspect rather than draw. 3cc ally removal, plus control over your opponents next draw? Much more usable at 3cc.
Sword gobler is a buff, i promise. Sure it's a nerf if you're trying for t1 frying pan, but realistically a t2 sword gobler into a t3 pithing spear makes him an actual threat now. He'll be 3/3 with a weapon and no exile, instead of a 2/3.
Flame spitter will have a significant difference on the defensive. From my experience, he's way more playable now (and really fun).
Gloomwieldersb buff being deferred is sad though. I was against it, but the decision was made anyways.
Anyways, i expect the meta to have some changes next update. Locations will have a place again.

[pocketsoul]

really, this update was a buff update?

AND damn, one of the best things in this update, isnt even going to see the light of day. congrats, really, superb.

you need more time to release part 2? after almost 3 years? stop messing with them over and over and over and over and get them released. have you even started designing the next set yet or just still messing with LL?

Well aren't you just a ray of sunshine this game needs.

You can use tar written scroll with warped again with this change.

How? this would be great if you only came across fire themed decks, but other than that I don't see the point in doing all of this to gain opponents allies when your opponent now draws from both decks for only 2SE thanks to warped desert.

[qaz92zaq]

and rest for the weary... its a retreat with a cantrip bascially. you arent controlling their draw at all. unless there is a location in play, in which case you dont get draw. it should of just had the resuced cost.

sword gobbler... so this change was to help make a 3cc weapon more viable? at a time when some players are moving away from using 2cc allies at all?

I have to disagree with these assessments.

Rest for the Weary is a fairly good removal spell if there are actually locations (This remains to be seen, but if they don't see play RftW is a small issue comparatively) the 1cc extra to retreat something without card disadvantage is often worth it. It also allows for shenanigans with things like DR, which probably won't be particularly good but does allow for some fun.

2cc allies are important now (yes there are strong decks that don't run them but many thers win or lose by their t2), and will only get more important later if the predictions are correct and the update speeds up the meta. If nothing else SG into Weavil tipped bow clears almost every 3 drop now.

As for your main points about update times I think 90% of the community will agree with you.

[Gondorian]

Many thanks to those who stayed relevant on this thread.

[Gondorian]

Despite what some think, there has been irrelevant discussion on this thread (i.e. not related to the changes) which is not helpful for those wanting to read what others think about the cards or to discuss those thoughts or for us to get as much value from them.

EDIT: I have moved the posts about slow release timescale for new cards to a separate thread which you can find here: http://www.shadowera.com/showthread....e-of-new-cards

With that done, please can we stay on the subject of the balance changes in this thread.

[neratza713]

Do we have an ETA for 3.14?

[Gondorian]

Do we have an ETA for 3.14?

Next week. If it takes longer than that, it will be because we're adding some new features.

[MegasAlexandros]

Next week. If it takes longer than that, it will be because we're adding some new features.

Crossed fingers : Campaign incoming!!!

[jpm]

Cool!

[sma.sma20015]

what about "Racksul: Warped desert"? Is it staying where it is or more thought needs to be given? Cause I'd really like to see it returning owners exiled cards again