DLC Single player content

[Casul Gamer]

I feel like the base game is an amazing value and the DLCs seem good if you're planning on doing battle mode, but it's a little disappointing that they don't add single player content (aside from the puzzle DLC).

I really enjoyed the World Bosses and Oversky missions with the unique fights in many of them. However, I'm already more than halfway through them (probably would have finished them already if not for Pandora mode).

I guess the only thing I can really think of (aside from saving Oversky and World Bosses until you buy the DLCs) is the Dragon's Lair mode which does offer (sort of) new content that will be more interesting after getting DLC cards for my decks.

It's just kind of strange that they put all this work into creating a great base game (and the DLC cards seem really cool too), but then they didn't add any new missions with the DLCs. There's even lore and backstory around a lot of the cards which could have been weaved into the new missions.

Some people have said the devs are busy working on a new game so maybe they didn't feel like putting a lot of effort into the DLCs, but it's still kind of sad. Maybe I'll get into battle mode at some point, but I have health issues and find that kind of thing exhausting. I also have a feeling that I'm going to get crushed by other players. I'm also thinking about doing build videos for Youtube, but most people aren't content creators like me.

[Casul Gamer]

There's a new expansion coming out for Legends of Runeterra next week and they're most likely going to be adding new champions to Path of Champions.

This would be a good time to earn wild shards to unlock the new champions (unless they change the rules about unlocking champions). There will probably also be some daily quests that give you shards for the new champions.

[kabraxis22]

I have much fun with PoC after the Wils Shards introdiction. I unlocked the characters taht i wanted to play and im slowly level them (slowly because therte isnt enough randomization imho, so burnout after couple runs is real).

They also said on twitter that there will be smaller upgrades and adittions to PoC from 3.11 onwards. They will aim to add something every patch.

Now im goint to beat Azrael with Lux. I love her playstyle and how her barriers can combo with some choices in PoC. But man Azrael is pain in the ass with all direct damage. He beats me twice yesterday. ;)

[Casul Gamer]

引用自 kabraxis22：

I have much fun with PoC after the Wils Shards introdiction. I unlocked the characters taht i wanted to play and im slowly level them (slowly because therte isnt enough randomization imho, so burnout after couple runs is real).

They also said on twitter that there will be smaller upgrades and adittions to PoC from 3.11 onwards. They will aim to add something every patch.

Now im goint to beat Azrael with Lux. I love her playstyle and how her barriers can combo with some choices in PoC. But man Azrael is pain in the ass with all direct damage. He beats me twice yesterday. ;)

Yeah, Lux is pretty crazy in Path when you unlock her powers. If you also get that power that copies slow spells, it's instant GG. With Lux on board, you cast a 6 cost spell, get all the mana back, then get 2 rallies, and 2 lasers and the lasers are cast twice so you do 8 damage with each one. I also made a PvP deck with Lux, Fizz, and Nami that's pretty fun.

I just watched the Gwen reveal today and I'm super excited about this expansion. Gwen and Kaisa are more interesting than most of the champions released in the previous expansions. They're also releasing a bunch of non-champion cards (outside of the new champions' support package) to support older archetypes and new stuff for various regions.

[Casul Gamer]

The new Legends of Runeterra patch is going live today. They're adding 4 new champions to Path of Champions and also adding a new PvE co-op mode to Labs (along with some PvP modes as well). From Patch notes:

Path of Champions
New Region - Shurima
New Champions: Kai’Sa, Evelynn, Gwen, Taliyah
6 New Relics

United Front (PVE): Runeterra's first co-op Lab returns and pits you and an ally against one of several powerful Noxian Generals controlled by the AI. Invite a friend or match with someone new, select a Champion to create a premade deck, and combine your forces to repel the invasion... but watch out, those Noxians have a few tricks up their sleeves!

[kabraxis22]

New content and champions are awesome but unlocking is a slog. I enjoy Talliyah very much. Shes weak, but thah makes every fight a challenge and a real brain teaser.
I eagerly wait for "replayability" update. It can make this mode so much better.

From other news there is this nice deckbulder bundle here:

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/deck-builder-bundle

It have Vault Of The Void game. Very in depth deckbuilder. Not much production values, but lot of mechanics, replayabilty and thinking. ;) Frequently updated, cool developer. Real "labor of love".

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1135810/Vault_of_the_Void/

Black Book and Library Of Ruinia looks very tempting too (especialy the latter). Even this birds game looks somewhat cool. And i must say One Step From Eden is really unique in concept. ;)

[Casul Gamer]

I saw the Humble Bundle, but it seemed really expensive. They used to be so good a few years ago. Vault of the Void has really good customer reviews so I'll keep an eye on it.

Yeah. Taliyah was the first one I unlocked. I have fond memories of her from Lab of Legends and I've already played the new champions a lot in constructed modes. I miss that power where landmarks complete twice. Did that with her and Lissandra.

I've been playing the new co-op mode and it's pretty fun. One tip I'd give is that you can look at your partner's cards so you know which ones to play and what to give them.

[Casul Gamer]

Just played the demo of Alina of the Arena. It has the normal block/attack cards of this genre, but you move around in hexagonal directions. I can't say whether it's worth buying, but the demo is free so I guess it's worth trying
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1668690/Alina_of_the_Arena

[Ertzi]

Retro 8-bit graphics are an instant turn-off for me, so no Alina for this gamer. Also, I am kinda getting bored of Runeterra now. Just... needs more.

[Casul Gamer]

引用自 Ertzi：

Retro 8-bit graphics are an instant turn-off for me, so no Alina for this gamer. Also, I am kinda getting bored of Runeterra now. Just... needs more.

I'm not a fan of 8-bit graphics, but I wouldn't say it's a dealbreaker. I did have problems though with Cards and Crystals (which is pixelated) due to the text being hard to read. So does that mean you're not interested in Songs of Conquest? (it's not a card game, but I know you're into King's Bounty and it's similar to that).

I've gotten a bit bored of Runeterra too. Doing PvP and building my own decks helped, but I find PvP too stressful and I can only play my decks against the AI for so long. I also started a Youtube channel which might have kept me more invested, but very few people are watching so it's also kind of hard to continue

[Ertzi]

引用自 Casul Gamer：

So does that mean you're not interested in Songs of Conquest? (it's not a card game, but I know you're into King's Bounty and it's similar to that).

Songs of Conquest looks like HoMM III and Final Fantasy Tactics had a baby, so obviously I am automatically VERY interested, but it seems like there is only PvP? Also the graphics are annoying as hell, but for that concept I would make an exception. Looks very intriguing. Have to do some research for sure. Thanks for the tip.

[kabraxis22]

SoC have PvE campaings. 2 done, 2 in the works i think. Sadly there are far behind anything HoMM or KB have done. Still very promising game but i would wait for full launch. It can be only better when they add some more stuff like neutral units, etc...

btw. New expansion to LoR somewhat announced already. Previous had more PoC stuff than i expected. Im curious what they will add now. They promised more replayability.

PS. Good luck with channel but it will be long way if you want to get some serious view counts.

btw2. When it comes to feeling stress in PvP.. i feel you. I played somewhat competitively (on local lvl) Magic The Gathering in middle school and its enough for me. ;), While my love to card games stayed strong, i practically only play PvE stuff.

[Casul Gamer]

If Legends of Runeterra and other games had more PvE deckbuilding modes like Faeria, I probably wouldn't have considered getting into PvP.

Monster Slayers is on sale. It's also in Fanatical's 'Build Your Own Quad Pack bundle' (4 games for $3.49 total). I own the game, but haven't played it yet. I feel like these games are just barebones RPGs with randomized abilities rather than actual deckbuilding. I did like Roguebook and Neoverse, but I'm more interested in traditional CCGs.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/496620/Monster_Slayers/

[kabraxis22]

Look very barebones indded. Also not really fan pf artstyle amd amoun of free space on screen. Everything is so small and there is like 3/4 of empty space. Why?

This one launched couple day ago. Played maybe couple hours EA, desided to wait for full version. I have very good time.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1385380/Across_the_Obelisk/

There is a lot of content, some rpg elements (some reading, decision making with dice rolls like in RPGs, etc... There is card upgrading with choices, card corrupting wit trading power, etc...) Really well made game.
I especially adore artstyle, its like World Of Warcraft and LoL/Runeterra have a wild night and Obelisk was born. Especially boss designs are cool.
Sadly no tactical grid combat, just normal line vs line with positioning. You cant have everything it seems. ;)

[Ertzi]

Across the Obelisk might have the most potential out of all the roguelite deckbuilders I have played so far. Played it a bit today for the first time. Need more exp with it, but seems pretty solid. Gotta understand the progression system a bit better, but I am digging the complexity, beautiful maps, and the co-op possibilities. Need some full runs under my belt, but something about it feels right to me.

EDIT -> fixed a typo

[Casul Gamer]

I've been eyeing Across the Obelisk for awhile. Looks interesting with the RPG elements. I guess I'm just waiting for a better sale.

Like I said in my previous post, I have an issue with some of these games not really feeling like deckbuilders. They're more like RPGs with some randomization of skills, but I haven't looked at Obelisk that closely so maybe it will be good.

Also, there's a new expansion for Legends of Runeterra coming in around 10 days so if you want to play the new champions in Path of Champions, this would be a good time to grind wild shards (although I think you can only have a maximum of 40 wild shards in your inventory). I haven't been playing PoC at all recently. Just doesn't have the same magic as Labs.