I don't know. I think the free format is working.....
A quote from you:
https://hive.blog/splinterlands/@sugarfix/newbie-wins-splinterlands-battle-against-all-the-odds
I mean really really new. I actually started playing just over 2 weeks ago. I signed up back in July 2024 but didn't play due to the fact that I was unwilling to fork out for a spellbook without actually trying the game. The Frontier format gave me the opportunity to play with no cash involved so I gave it a try. The freebie pump worked.
Land well you can forget about that if you are a noob as you have zero access.
There's land for sale in-game and plots for sale in TribalDex.
Selling is not an option if you are noob too as everything valuable that you get as a reward is soulbound or in the frontier class and worthless/unsellable.
Noob or OG we all pull from the same reward pool.
Likewise you can rent f-all unless you "invest".
If invest you mean purchase the spellbook/ packs or purchase individual cards, shouldn't it work that way? If everything was completely free play nothing would hold value.
To attract new players the devs need to see how negatively the game presents itself to new players. lack of interaction by the community team doesn't help either.
I haven't been to discord in awhile but when I was there was always team members available for a chat. Has this changed recently?
No amount of skill can beat a rich idiot.
Skimmed a few of your posts and seen you been doing well with low level cards vs. maxed out ones. I would argue that no matter how good someone plays level ones should not be able to beat level 10's aside from someone with level 10's that has no clue how to play. Its not likely someone with level 10's would fall into that category. The fact the devs built a system that such is possible is friendly to those who play with low level cards. What things would you like changed/ introduced for improvement for newbies? Suggestions?
Side Note:
I have plenty of level one OG cards. Give my collection a look and give me a list of five or so cards and I'll delegate them to you to help you on your journey. Provided they aren't rented out. Could likely delegate a legendary beta/ old reward card or two (I think I have some of them not on the rental). They are only good in wild. I likely have a couple level 2/3 units from the old beta/reward collection. Let me know.
Yes, I was really really new then. Learned a bit as to limitations now. Land is waaaaayyyyy beyond most people's price range.
Yes, but currently all non-frontier cards are soulbound. Older players had access to that.
I haven't had a response so far.
Which it is why it is probably someone noob farming :P
I have to disagree there :P
*What things would you like changed/ introduced for improvement for newbies? Suggestions?
Limits to legendary archon and dragon use as both are inaccessible to new players and are only beatable when rare restrictions occur. Archon level limits. Matching by power rather than by rank - should include rented in the power assessment. Play order when speed matches is random but it should have the caveat that the same card cannot attack twice in a row - perception matters. Leagues beyond Gold for Frontier. Restrictions on bots and second accounts etc. farming leagues.
I just shelled out some cash and bought a limited amount of level 1s that I had previously been renting but would really appreciate anything you were willing to delegate for Modern. Will do my fist brawl tomorrow but I will be just filling the slot. The fray I was assigned to needs gold archons and has a max level of 10. I have zero gold archons so cannot enter. :P
The only epic I have that is from the last two core sets that isn't rented to someone is Hodlor which I have now delegated to you. My modern collections is bleak so can't help much there. I have a gold Contessa L'ament that rarely rents but its only level 2. Do you want it delegated? I could delegate some OG base level golds as well. Provided they are of use to you. Brawls is something I have completely ignored so I'm not sure what is playable in there or not.
OG gold Cards such as that. Let me know if they are of any help to you.
Thanks for all the cards you delegated to me. Obviously take them back when you need to.
If you need anything from me just ask :D
Well, every little helps and is much appreciated. I saw the Hodlor in my delegated set already - thanks.
Oh yeah, one suggestion I forgot to do with league promotion/demotion. Have it the same as the real world - Only a fixed percent get promoted/demoted - say the 1st and last 10%. That way it makes it harder to farm leagues for end of season chest prizes.