Hey congrats, LH is awesome if you use it properly, but it can also be a very easy loss if you rush with it. The basic premise imo is to be patient, and wait for double elixir for when you can really make some big damage
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Clash Royale |OT| Should I keep playing when Im full on chests?
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Hey congrats, LH is awesome if you use it properly, but it can also be a very easy loss if you rush with it. The basic premise imo is to be patient, and wait for double elixir for when you can really make some big damage
Wolf Akela
Member
Doesn't bother me the slightest. I don't want to go back to a time where a lot of new cards felt like a P2W scheme for SC.
- Miner used to be a better Knight
- Lumberjack used to be a better Mini Pekka
- Executioner used to be a better Wizard
- EWiz used to be a better IWiz. Probably still is, but not as much anymore.
The worst experience I've had with the game was probably when Miner was stupidly OP. Not only was it an absurdly strong card, you couldn't really predict where it goes (shorter deploy time), and Legendaries were really difficult to get.
Ice Wiz used to be insane because it was one of the first Legendary cards, so it was difficult to get. You couldn't request as many commons/rares back then, so he was extremely strong on his own. He could solo Barbs, oneshot Skellies, 2 shot gobs and 3 shot Minions very consistently.
Wolf Akela
Member
Yes it is...? Matchmaking is based on trophies, partially your highest (IIRC). I'm guessing there are more experienced players deranking just for lulz, or people with smurf accounts.
Ignatz Mouse
Banned
I haven't spent any actual cash on this game in 6 months.
Today, Night Witch showed up in the shop and I'm short the gold to buy her (about $3 worth). Do I do it?
Of the Legendaries I don't have, the Miner is the one I want the most. And I'm also 3/4 of the way to a Lvl 3 Graveyard (but there I'll need the gold to both buy the card *and* upgrade, so double-whammy).
I'm inclined to be patient and skip.
Today, Night Witch showed up in the shop and I'm short the gold to buy her (about $3 worth). Do I do it?
Of the Legendaries I don't have, the Miner is the one I want the most. And I'm also 3/4 of the way to a Lvl 3 Graveyard (but there I'll need the gold to both buy the card *and* upgrade, so double-whammy).
I'm inclined to be patient and skip.
Wolf Akela
Member
Might be presumptuous but I'm guessing you're losing to Prince cards? It's the knight on a horse.
Or maybe Witch? She's a necro that summons skeletons.
NW is one of the best legendary cards, even nerfed. However, it's not OP, and it doesn't really create a new way to play like a miner would. That said, I would buy it because it's just $3.
Miner is crap IMO - NW is superior
Ignatz Mouse
Banned
Miner would be to use in conjunction with Graveyard, my favorite card.
Ignatz Mouse
Banned
Requested.
Ignatz Mouse
Banned
Thanks man. Good to be in a more active clan.
Yeah, Tornado is really versatile, but what's this about using it to activate king tower?
Ignatz Mouse
Banned
Drag some attacker to the center where they attack your King Tower. People do it to my giants occasionally.
How does this work for inviting people? Does it make it easier than the awful way it used to be?
HotHam just joined our clan even tho he's below our trophy threshold, presumably just by clicking that link I posted.
I dunno if anyone had to approve him? In our clan feed it just says "HotHam joined the clan." without the usual "HotHam accepted by X" message. Not sure how long that link is live, but our clan is full right now.
I dunno if anyone had to approve him? In our clan feed it just says "HotHam joined the clan." without the usual "HotHam accepted by X" message. Not sure how long that link is live, but our clan is full right now.
Instructional video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlOUixkwZJU
Note the pulling power of Tornado has been improved since that video was created.
Mostly works with Hog, Giant, and Miner which can survive being pulled across from your other tower.
If anyone is playing Brawl Stars and needs a clan, GAF Royale has one in game. Search for GAF and put your name in the request.
I made it as a placeholder for when the game releases and we inevitably need more than one clan. Most of our GAF Royale members are holding off to try it til then. In the meantime, there are still 5 slots left in the NeoGAF Brawl Stars clan as well so should probably fill that first.
I made it as a placeholder for when the game releases and we inevitably need more than one clan. Most of our GAF Royale members are holding off to try it til then. In the meantime, there are still 5 slots left in the NeoGAF Brawl Stars clan as well so should probably fill that first.
You guys, I fucking suck at this game.
I got desperate for wins and switched back to my Sparky deck.
Canada only for now
I got desperate for wins and switched back to my Sparky deck.
Canada only for now
Wolf Akela
Member
Is it on Android or iOS? I can sideload on Android I guess.
Only Canadian iOS/iTunes at the moment unfortunately. Takes about 10 mins total to get it all set up and swapped back to your main iTunes account if you do have an iOS device though and want to play it.
I've been enjoying the hell out of it. Myself and TacticalFailure played for a while earlier. The grouping feature is great. We duo'd into the 3v3 modes and went like 10-2 overall as Jessie/Nita and El Primo/Nita. Was pretty awesome.
I've been enjoying the hell out of it. Myself and TacticalFailure played for a while earlier. The grouping feature is great. We duo'd into the 3v3 modes and went like 10-2 overall as Jessie/Nita and El Primo/Nita. Was pretty awesome.
To add to this, it also works well with: Goblin Barrel, Elite Barbarians, Lavahound, Night Witch, and Balloon.
Wolf Akela
Member
I think it'll just mean more hog cycle decks.
Yup, you can register for a canada iOS account to play.
Be very careful sideloading for Android. I saw a few sites and threads that said all android APKs are fakes. Probably a ton of people trying to take advantage of the initial interest.
i really think my game would improve if i could learn this, i get it right like 3/10 tries
The best tip I can give you is to use either the drag & drop or touch & hold method. Pay attention to where its area of effect is going to be before actually casting it. The edge of the tornado should just barely touch the unit you're trying to move. Any further and the center of the vortex will be too far from your king tower. The center should be the upper corner of your king tower, it will fail if placed too far away.
elrechazado
Banned
And it's better to wait for an extra hit to get it right while you're learning than to miss.
Ignatz Mouse
Banned
Finally got a miner. Been wanting one since forever.
I want to use Miner/Graveyard, and ideas about the rest of the deck?
Currently
Miner
Graveyard (2)
Wizard (8)
Valkyrie (8)
Arrows (10)
Gob Gang (11)
Min Horde (11)
Sparky (2)
Previously I had a giant where the miner is.
And unlike most people, I really like Sparky.
I want to use Miner/Graveyard, and ideas about the rest of the deck?
Currently
Miner
Graveyard (2)
Wizard (8)
Valkyrie (8)
Arrows (10)
Gob Gang (11)
Min Horde (11)
Sparky (2)
Previously I had a giant where the miner is.
And unlike most people, I really like Sparky.
Phife Dawg
Member
I don't think miner gy is a particularily strong deck. With other tanks you can start behind the Kings Tower and let elex accumulate. Miner gy means you start the gy, send the miner and are down 8 elex. Any unit that is dropped onto the miner also tanks vs the skeles etc. Strongest gy deck is probably still splashyard. There are also some giant gy decks that work.
Ignatz Mouse
Banned
Giant/gy was my previous desk.
What's Splashyard?
What's Splashyard?
Phife Dawg
Member
Bowler, baby drake for splash with tornado. Poison to drop on the tower. Knight, skeles and elec wiz to round it off. It's a good deck.
elrechazado
Banned
Learn to use the miner like a sniper shot too. He's great to pick off casters in the rear of a push, etc. Not to mention killing pumps and chipping towers.
Ignatz Mouse
Banned
I'm getting better with him already. I'm managing to keep par with my trophies even without knowing him in-and-out. I can only imagine that will go up with mastery.
I change my deck so infrequently that I get really optimized to it at any given time. Once I have him down so that I can play half-consciously I expect to shoot up a bit.
As noted, he doesn't work as well paired with the graveyard as I hoped, but he's doing wonderful things with gob gang and minion horde.
I change my deck so infrequently that I get really optimized to it at any given time. Once I have him down so that I can play half-consciously I expect to shoot up a bit.
As noted, he doesn't work as well paired with the graveyard as I hoped, but he's doing wonderful things with gob gang and minion horde.
Serpens007
Member
My Golem Deck is doing good, though I would like to have miner or bandit to swap things. Deck is:
Golem (5)
Archers (10)
Minions (9)
Zap (9)
Mini Pekka (7)
MegaMinion (8)
Tornado (3)
Collector (6)
Leveling Golem and MM up was good. I'm at Arena 9, going in and out of 2900 trophies. Biggest problems are PEKKA decks, but normally it comes to who outsmart who, so they are mostly fun matches. Except when I find someone with overleveled cards but whatevs.
Golem (5)
Archers (10)
Minions (9)
Zap (9)
Mini Pekka (7)
MegaMinion (8)
Tornado (3)
Collector (6)
Leveling Golem and MM up was good. I'm at Arena 9, going in and out of 2900 trophies. Biggest problems are PEKKA decks, but normally it comes to who outsmart who, so they are mostly fun matches. Except when I find someone with overleveled cards but whatevs.
Ignatz Mouse
Banned
I use it a lot.
You need a distraction going when you start it, and it takes a while to warm up. It's damage grows geometrically, so it's important that it have time to start ramping up.
In my previous deck, I'd set a giant at it, have arrows ready (to protect the giant) and then start it. I've seen people use Baby Dragons, too.
I'm tipsy and avoiding something. Sounds like a good time for a long post!
A few things:
1) you need a tank or mini tank (knight/valk/ice golem/baby dragon/etc) to soak tower shots since tower one hits skeletons. Most GY decks have two tanks or mini tanks.
2.0) need at least one spell to take out their counter. I recommend log or zap as a second spellZ Zap, arrows, fireball and poison are your main options for pairing with GY. Freeze is also viable, but less commonly used. Poison is used by most pros, even in most GY cycle decks. It's a heavy investment (11 elixer if your tank is a cheap ice golem... 14 for giant). So, timing is everything. Gotta get the combo going. If you need to defend another lane, then do it. Start the combo over in a moment. That's why it's nice having two tanks.
2.5) poison got popular with its buff a few months ago and I recommend that as your spell unless you're wanting a crazy GY cycle, which is a little weaker but fun to play. When running poison, this is how you play it. Your tank is on the bridge and you drop GY. Tank crosses bridge before skeletons spawn and is targeted by tower. You're hover poison already, but waiting for them to drop their counter. Drop poison on the counter (or, optionally, sacrifice troop damage for collector damage if they have one). If it's squishy like minions, gob gang, dart gob, archers, etc then it dies. If it's a knight or valk, it survives but is weakened. But if their counter is valk, then you may have goofed - avoid playing GY when they have it in hand. If they're smart, they'll never play it until you cast GY once you have it it. In that case, build huge pushes up and play really fucking well... it's going to be a game that goes to OT, so play solid defense too. In general, GY is strongest when their best counter is out of hand. Their next best counters are either weak to poison, or shit defending GY.
3) when you have one of the opponent's towers down you can perform a quick strike that's hard to deal with, especially in double elixer. Cast GY on the tower. Opponent will be reacting to cast a counter. Drop your tank immediately after in the pocket - the corner spot on he enemy's side. It soaks damage from both towers. Cast your spell to deal with their GY counter. And win the game, hopefully.
4) YouTube "splashyard deck" if you like tornado. It's a great GY deck that runs baby dragon and bowler. Along with the option to poison, you can also tornado the GY counter and the tank counter directly on top of the tower do that your dragon or bowler deals splash damage to troops + tower + skeletons on the other side of the tower go to town.
Edit: 5) never cast a naked GY (GY with no tank) unless its panic time and there's 400hp left or something. Only do it if absolutely necessary and add every spell you can. Otherwise, don't. Build up a good push or don't use it.
6) don't cast your GY too close to their king tower! An activated king tower wrecks GY with double the towers locked on it. If you ever get one tower into range of a spell killing it, focus on the other!! You don't want the king tower helping.
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Have fun! I hate myself so I play mortar, but GY is very powerful at level one below 4K, and it can actually do quite well as a low level card at high trophy counts, so it's one of the best legendaries to have in a ladder deck as a f2p (or very little money to play) player.
Midshipman
Member
GAF Royale has an open spot if any GAF members need a clan for 2v2 clan chests.
Thanks dude
That bats chest offer is pretty messed up. Bats still aren't out for a week, but if you pay $5, get them early.
Hopefully supercell doesn't pull the same thing with the other new cards. I'm fine with the challenges for the cards because at least then it feels like you earned the right to get the card early rather than just owned up your wallet.
Hopefully supercell doesn't pull the same thing with the other new cards. I'm fine with the challenges for the cards because at least then it feels like you earned the right to get the card early rather than just owned up your wallet.
I absolutely love 2v2 mode, but it simply does not work in a challenge mode where you are forced to pair with a random. There are simply too many idiots that play this game to have fun in a level capped environment. I was looking forward to all of the 2v2 challenges this month, but if they are going to force you to pair with a random then no thanks. Quite frankly, there should be no gem entry fee for 2v2 challenges with randoms. It's not like the rewards are that great.
I'll stick with 2v2 ladder mode where card/tower levels can sometimes compensate for a bad teammate or you can actually pair up with a clanmate/friend.
I'll stick with 2v2 ladder mode where card/tower levels can sometimes compensate for a bad teammate or you can actually pair up with a clanmate/friend.