This is one of the most disappointing updates in Clash Royale history.
I'd like to preface this post with the fact that I don't think the update is bad, just very underwhelming, so go easy on me in the replies.
- Daily/Weekly Tasks
Although it may have been naïve of me to assume Supercell were going to make daily quests a way to consistently get cards I still feel very disappointed in the final product. Lets be real here guys, we all know that the rewards for the tasks are incredibly underwhelming. I mean the weekly bonus is a goddamn golden chest. This could have been an opportunity for Supercell to help with player motivations by allowing them to actually gain cards outside of requests and the pass royale. Maybe just a few wild cards a day would've been enough to satisfy me and most players.
- Matchmaking
The most egregious part of this update for me personally is the matchmaking. I thought the point of more king levels was that I wasn't going to have to face off against players with fully maxed decks and higher princess tower health.
- Trophy Road Rework
The trophy road rework is such a let down and has only made it worse in general. What point do they have to making the arenas level capped? Players who were level 9 in arena 15 are no unable to progress, for what being good? Just another way for supercell to lock champions behind levels without angering the masses.
- King Level Rework
The king level rework is completely pointless unless if your a brand new player, no new chests to open and matchmaking is still terrible. Players who are high level now are getting less cards overall than someone who was to start from the beginning and level their way there too and there is no compensation.
- Pros
- Hoggy Bank allows players to get good deals on gems and gold (I'm assuming) without having break the bank.
- Deck Explorer is a interesting feature although isn't fully optimized as most of the decks given are kind of shit.
- New magic items are always welcome to aid in progression
- New cards are always great for the games despite Monk being locked behind forcing yourself to get to 6500 trophies.
- The new competitive mode is definitely and upgrade over old ladder, better rewards and more fair matchmaking.
- Easier to unlock champions, no explanation needed
Would love to hear feedback and different opinions as I love to play this game and really just want what's best for it and the player base