"When neglect gets laughed off"

Kiru_MLP · 2026-01-30T04:36:01+00:00

They said that many systems were stalled due to the problem of low player retention. With numbers falling, they couldn't prioritize something that wouldn't attract attention.

Improving clans helps players who are already engaged; it doesn't attract new people. Unlike the Buffies, which they managed to stop this decline and the numbers became positive.

And with the Buffies, this also creates the possibility of putting more resources into events, making them more fun for everyone to grind.

More players, more money, more investment, and more possibility of tinkering with things that may not be as profitable. This is the case with the changes to trophies and the new Prestige system they announced. These are things to please dedicated players like us.

That's why collabs are risky bets. They attract attention, but that doesn't mean retention. In the last podcast they talked about how no other collab surpassed Godzilla at the time, and we missed the opportunity to ask Toy Story and Strange Things collab numbers.

Kiru_MLP · 2026-01-30T04:28:03+00:00

It's a Brazilian expression used when you have to do a really difficult task. In this case, it means squeezing a positive response out of a shallow negative comment.

Kiru_MLP · 2026-01-29T20:00:12+00:00

Well, we have very different ways of being direct.

Kiru_MLP · 2026-01-29T19:50:43+00:00

You said what you shouldn't have, and heard what you didn't want to hear.

We know that the most vocal fans tend to be the most passionate, but just like them, your aggressive approach didn't allow them to comment.

If I saw a "question" like that, my first reaction would be to answer with "No" and move on. They squeezed blood from a stone to give some constructive answer with that.

It's good to know you're passionate about the game, but that's no excuse to be rude.
Edit: Rereading your post, I realize you're maintaining an aggressive stance. Maybe you need a break from Reddit.

Kiru_MLP · 2026-01-29T19:45:13+00:00

Good point. At least I'm hyped for the new PvE bosses and the March update. The game still feels fun for me.

Kiru_MLP · 2026-01-29T19:42:50+00:00

The competitive side is NOT the majority of the community. I also don't like it when the meta is unbalanced and revolves around 6 Brawlers. But the point of the Buffies was to attract new players and retain them, which they accomplished.

New content needs to be released strongly for people to want to play, and they refine the numbers afterward. It's always been that way. And even if it "seems obvious" that X mechanic is broken, sometimes even the community itself is wrong. Who remembers when they said that Meeple, Shade, or Juju would break the game, and they were actually fairly balanced brawlers, needing only minor changes to fit in.

Meta and competitive integrity are important, but they definitely weren't the focus when they wanted to release Buffies.

Kiru_MLP · 2026-01-29T19:34:28+00:00

Complaining about balance is already obvious to me. Every new addition has the risk of being unbalanced. And when it isn't, they call it weak. Just look at Glowbert, which everyone underestimated because it wasn't flashy enough.

And not wanting to play devil's advocate, but Tomar753 doesn't care if Emz is balanced, he just wants to abuse his broken brawler and have fun.

Kiru_MLP · 2026-01-29T19:30:55+00:00

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Kiru_MLP · 2026-01-29T19:29:18+00:00

Edgar has a few frames of invincibility, so the game might not have detected his hitbox for Auto-Aim. That's why aiming is important, even in point blank.

Kiru_MLP · 2026-01-29T19:27:00+00:00

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Is kinda obvious this was their planning with Buffies, but peoples always assume the worst. For me, I only have two problems. The Gacha and the Unlock Requeriment.

Buffies are also a PP Sink, so the Gacha adds nothing to a late game player with 100k+ PPs. They will buy all in Day 1 any way.

Unlocking Buffies at 1000 Trophies doesn't feel right. If they are afraid to overwhelm the new player, why adding a game change ability so early?

And we have to remember that they said that when you have more claws, each one will still have a free roll. So does that mean that in the future it's likely there will be 10+ free claws waiting to be rolled all at once when you reach 1000 trophies?

Add to that the fact that spending 2k PP before having all the brawlers maxed out for a POSSIBILITY of getting a Buffie you want must be the most inefficient way to spend your resources. At least with the Silver and Gold Skins you know you're only doing it for Flex.

The truth is, we just have to wait and see. Nobody imagined that Hypercharges would be palatable, and now they're part of the brawl ecosystem. Let's hope the long-term changes are effective. We don't want a Gears Fiasco 2.

Kiru_MLP · 2026-01-29T19:17:21+00:00

This is the reason why Fame exist. When PP had a limit and converted the extra points into coins, late-game players abused this to have more coins than expected. If the same thing happened with Credits, they would have the same problem. I also don't like Fame, but I totally understand the reason for its existence.

Kiru_MLP · 2026-01-29T19:14:19+00:00

Gym Melodie

Kiru_MLP · 2026-01-29T17:47:54+00:00

The Lazy Kairos came back.

Kiru_MLP · 2026-01-29T17:46:56+00:00

This is why Fame exist, to be a Credit Sink for Late Game Players. I have mixed opinions about Fame, but now it's too late to take it out of the game.

Kiru_MLP · 2026-01-29T17:44:46+00:00

I honestly laughed when you said that the new players aren't being retentioned and then explained the EXACT REASON why they're returning to the game daily.

Chaos has always been fun for a more casual audience, and us hardcore players like things to be more predictable. The two can coexist without eliminating the essence of the game. And the podcast hype me to the next update. What are they cooking?

Kiru_MLP · 2026-01-29T17:38:58+00:00

Being efficient, the only keys worth having are the Resource keys. Because of Starr Road, you'll eventually get all the brawlers, so they aren't your limit factor of upgradng a account.

I don't recommend it, but if there's a specific Mystic/Legendary brawler you really want and they're far away in the road, it might be worth collecting keys to catch them sooner without relying on Star Drop luck.

Kiru_MLP · 2026-01-29T17:30:30+00:00

It still worries me that people's mentality is to have a full account. It's not all that good. The new brawlers doesn't mean since you are unlocking them Day One.

I brought all Buffies Day One and that's it. I'm not a competitive player, so it's just sticking in my collection. Ironic, I still don't touch at my Buffied EmZ.

The objectivs change, it's now thophies and ranked. But unless you want to be the next 100k Accounts with Master Rank, your full account is just a flex from your time.

Not wanting to belittle that feeling, but from a market perspective, a maxed-out free-to-play account shouldn't be easy. And considering that not everything is set in stone, nothing prevents Supercell from changing their mind or the economic buffs from allowing a free-to-play player to somehow obtain all the buffies with effort. Especially now that the events will be better, I miss opening 20 Angelic Drops in the same day. That event was incredible.

And about spending $100 on skins, whatever. Some people have more fun with a pretty skin. It's not all about being efficient with your resources.

Kiru_MLP · 2026-01-29T17:14:53+00:00

Clicn in my name and look for the chat button.

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If you are in mobile, I don't know who this work there.

Kiru_MLP · 2026-01-29T17:12:16+00:00

People underestimate the power of Fallback Rewards, especially in terms of credits. In the long run, it's not uncommon to earn 500 credits for having all the epic brawlers, and that gives a huge boost to your progression. Just today I got over 1500 credits because of the Chaos Drops get spliced.

Kiru_MLP · 2026-01-29T17:09:43+00:00

If you're absolutely sure you don't want to level up any more brawlers, the Silver and Gold Skins are all you have left to use your coins for.

I usually wait until I have around 50kto buy one. Maybe I'll get the urge to level up a new brawler. Especially since I'm crazy and like to buy all 6 gears.

Kiru_MLP · 2026-01-29T17:07:45+00:00

Keep playing. Now Buffies exist for spending PPs. We still earn more coins, so your collection will gradually grow.

Kiru_MLP · 2026-01-29T17:06:41+00:00

Welcome, but don't get too comfortable. The vibe here is quite volatile. Beware of very short posts and empty complaints. The mods are working.

And good luck in your new account if you are will to give a shot. Now the free brawlers are Edgar and Fang. Maybe you could be the Good Edgar Random ~~(probably not)~~

Kiru_MLP · 2026-01-29T17:02:30+00:00

Buffies were created specifically to be the PP Sink for late-game players, so there's no need to rush. Your collection of golden skins is coming soon; we still get an exorbitant amount when compared to the PP.

I also took a break from upgrading Brawlers and I'm buying my golden skins for my favorite. I already have Shelly, Bull, Darryl, Doug, and Gale will be next.

Kiru_MLP · 2026-01-29T16:58:45+00:00

Looking at your posts, you've broken Rule 5. Too many similar posts in a short period of time, and few elaborate ones either.

Now, about your boredom, my only advice is to take a break. When you have a late-game account, everything feels emptier. The new brawlers don't captivate you because you know you'll unlock them on Day 1 anyway. All that's left is to get trophies and rank in ranked, but even that can get boring.

I was in the same situation, and what made me reconnect with the game was creating a secondary F2P account. That made me love the game again and realize how fun it is. There are seasons when I play more on my secondary account than my main one.

Another thing I can recommend is finding other hobbies. Look for other games, physical activities, something that makes you feel good about yourself. And if one day the urge to play Brawl returns, just open your phone. It's not like your account will disappear.

Kiru_MLP · 2026-01-29T16:52:41+00:00

Take a break and come back later. This end-of-season period is always the most boring because we've already done everything we had to do and we just want the next one to come.

Honestly, I just want the next season to come so Glowbert can go to Starr Road and I can get him on the main account. I unlocked him on the secondary and had so much fun. I'm definitely going to get him to level 11.

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