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New ruleset for arena?
Posted: 08 July 2024, 18:45
by cranesflyhigh
Not sure where to ask, but is there any information what the new ruleset is going to be? Cause I am really really really hoping we start doing corp era. Preferably 2p or 3p. Maybe Preludes too, it seemed stable to me.
Re: New ruleset for arena?
Posted: 09 July 2024, 01:37
by Yahyra
For me Preludes are mega fun; I don't play anything else. That said there may be a few bugs or weird interfaces (lava tube settlement without power gen?).
Re: New ruleset for arena?
Posted: 09 July 2024, 01:39
by HappyMeaI
Yes this game needs preludes. Arena as is seems like too much of the same, pretty low ceiling and the way elo works rn those with the most volume are at the top.
Re: New ruleset for arena?
Posted: 09 July 2024, 07:50
by Corbz
HappyMeaI wrote: ↑09 July 2024, 01:39
Yes this game needs preludes. Arena as is seems like too much of the same, pretty low ceiling and the way elo works rn those with the most volume are at the top.
They are unlikely to include Preludes because it's still in Alpha but I think most players would like it.
Regarding being at the top, volume of games is important, because of the K factor. You won't be high in the rankings by just playing 10 games, but volume alone will get you nowhere near the top. Knowing how to win milestones consistently and finish on your terms are the two most important parts of winning the Arena this season.
I am the No.1 ranked Arena player, and I haven't even been active enough to become a Guru (so at least 100 players who've played more). That's the same for the No.2 player Kojpratosaur. To be at the top you literally can't lose games. Everytime I come first I gain 2 EAS, whilst if I come second in a game I lose c18 EAS. To be where I am, I managed two separate winning streaks of 33 games in a row, which bumped me far enough ahead of the field.
Re: New ruleset for arena?
Posted: 09 July 2024, 13:18
by cranesflyhigh
Corbz wrote: ↑09 July 2024, 07:50
HappyMeaI wrote: ↑09 July 2024, 01:39
Yes this game needs preludes. Arena as is seems like too much of the same, pretty low ceiling and the way elo works rn those with the most volume are at the top.
They are unlikely to include Preludes because it's still in Alpha but I think most players would like it.
Regarding being at the top, volume of games is important, because of the K factor. You won't be high in the rankings by just playing 10 games, but volume alone will get you nowhere near the top. Knowing how to win milestones consistently and finish on your terms are the two most important parts of winning the Arena this season.
I am the No.1 ranked Arena player, and I haven't even been active enough to become a Guru (so at least 100 players who've played more). That's the same for the No.2 player Kojpratosaur. To be at the top you literally can't lose games. Everytime I come first I gain 2 EAS, whilst if I come second in a game I lose c18 EAS. To be where I am, I managed two separate winning streaks of 33 games in a row, which bumped me far enough ahead of the field.
That honestly sounds more like a chore than fun :/
Re: New ruleset for arena?
Posted: 09 July 2024, 13:46
by Corbz
cranesflyhigh wrote: ↑09 July 2024, 13:18
Corbz wrote: ↑09 July 2024, 07:50
HappyMeaI wrote: ↑09 July 2024, 01:39
Yes this game needs preludes. Arena as is seems like too much of the same, pretty low ceiling and the way elo works rn those with the most volume are at the top.
They are unlikely to include Preludes because it's still in Alpha but I think most players would like it.
Regarding being at the top, volume of games is important, because of the K factor. You won't be high in the rankings by just playing 10 games, but volume alone will get you nowhere near the top. Knowing how to win milestones consistently and finish on your terms are the two most important parts of winning the Arena this season.
I am the No.1 ranked Arena player, and I haven't even been active enough to become a Guru (so at least 100 players who've played more). That's the same for the No.2 player Kojpratosaur. To be at the top you literally can't lose games. Everytime I come first I gain 2 EAS, whilst if I come second in a game I lose c18 EAS. To be where I am, I managed two separate winning streaks of 33 games in a row, which bumped me far enough ahead of the field.
That honestly sounds more like a chore than fun :/
Depends what fun you like
Re: New ruleset for arena?
Posted: 09 July 2024, 16:39
by KoalaFox
Corbz wrote: ↑09 July 2024, 07:50
I managed two separate winning streaks of 33 games in a row, which bumped me far enough ahead of the field.
33 games in a row at 3 players? Here i gripe about not getting cards and it turns out I'm just not very good.
Re: New ruleset for arena?
Posted: 09 July 2024, 20:39
by Agentus
I am confused. The ruleset now states 2 players with Corporate Era. I just started a game and it is a 3 Player game??? What went wrong?
Re: New ruleset for arena?
Posted: 09 July 2024, 20:54
by KoalaFox
Where did you see two players? I just checked the settings and it says 3.
Re: New ruleset for arena?
Posted: 09 July 2024, 21:08
by Agentus
Here, under "+Season Rules"
https://boardgamearena.com/halloffame?g ... &season=18
And was last season 2 or 3 players? I remember two and there is no change of player count noted in the system message about the new season, just the activation of Coroporate Era.
