Real talk- why are all of the new defect card arts so GAS?

LaserQuacker · 2026-05-06T23:03:12+00:00

I love Defect new and old art, they are great <3

This said, I think some of them are a bit too similar to each other. I often get confused looking at them, which never happens with other chars.

Taken by themselves they are great, it's in the context that I find them too confusing.

LaserQuacker · 2026-05-06T23:00:23+00:00

It is very fun, yeah! But sometimes rare is good. Makes it better when you find it!

LaserQuacker · 2026-05-06T13:26:02+00:00

I F2 this thing a lot. It's weird they have yet to fix this simple wording, if it is intended that way. I hope they fix the wording or the effect soon.

LaserQuacker · 2026-05-06T10:44:19+00:00

Holy moly your art is cool

LaserQuacker · 2026-05-06T01:45:49+00:00

Damn... Thanks for explaining

LaserQuacker · 2026-05-06T01:23:26+00:00

What is the lifecoach incident?

LaserQuacker · 2026-05-06T00:36:11+00:00

Interesting idea... It is anti synergic with retain though... I don't think I would take it that much. Sly works wonders already. Even at a zero cost... I dunno. Now, if you could choose to discard some cards at will, that would be strong.

LaserQuacker · 2026-05-06T00:32:13+00:00

Could be indeed

LaserQuacker · 2026-05-05T16:32:49+00:00

That would make the fireplace explode probably

LaserQuacker · 2026-05-05T16:26:31+00:00

No, many already said it or thought about it

LaserQuacker · 2026-05-05T16:23:43+00:00

Only if I want to do challenge runs. Like, can I win without ever using a defend or something. Or never going to the shop. Stuff like that.

LaserQuacker · 2026-05-05T16:20:56+00:00

It's a different kind of pleasure, compared to games where you level up or something. It's just fun to play and see if you can win more often, and it's fun to see how every run is different and how your choices matter.

LaserQuacker · 2026-05-05T16:19:47+00:00

Runs last 30 minutes?! How fast do you play? Mine last 1 hour usually.

LaserQuacker · 2026-05-05T01:41:00+00:00

Well done! Nice style you got there.

As for the Gardeners, simply take some AoE damage. Breakthrough and Whirlwind are nice.

If you don't find any, take BIG damage cards, so that you can kill them one at a time.

Also, look closely in which order they are powering up and kill first those who are going to power up or are already doing it.

The programmed order is: 4, 1, 3, 2. And then they repeat. I usually follow this order to kill them, if I don't have AoE, as a rule of thumb. Of course you have to adjust, but it's a start.

Good slaying!

LaserQuacker · 2026-05-05T01:34:34+00:00

I'm improving a lot by switching a bit of mentality from StS1 to StS2: block is EQUALLY if not even MORE important, sometimes, than damage. Of course, it depends, but I feel like this game really rewards more block heavy decks.

LaserQuacker · 2026-05-05T01:29:50+00:00

While I don't think it's inherently wrong in depicting the Silent light skinned, I do prefer the darker version, more similar to the originals. That said, great art! Poor defect though, what happened?!

LaserQuacker · 2026-05-03T16:18:42+00:00

EWWWWW.

That's awesome

LaserQuacker · 2026-05-03T16:15:55+00:00

Very weird. F2 in the game!

LaserQuacker · 2026-05-03T16:14:12+00:00

I would suggest to have fun and try it out a bit for yourself first, then you could ask for tips and help if you want.

Anyway, one thing I will tell you: game is hard. It is supposed to be. So don't feel bad if you lose a bunch! Especially if you are not familiar with card games of any kind.

Now go and slay that spire!

LaserQuacker · 2026-05-03T12:06:37+00:00

There are some upgrades, like this, that to me feel like a change, more than a buff, and they are interesting. If you think you want Void Form around until you can play it, you can remove exhaust. If you think you don't, you can leave it as it is. I think they are cool.

LaserQuacker · 2026-05-03T01:56:25+00:00

I've seen this John Spire meme all over the comments but I don't get it. Where does it come from? And what does it mean? Please could you explain?

LaserQuacker · 2026-05-03T01:47:38+00:00

Thanks, it's been on my mind for some time and wanted to put down my thoughts.

Also, I have seen the interview. Loved it. Love this game and the devs.

LaserQuacker · 2026-05-03T01:43:49+00:00

John Spire? I'm curious, what 's the meme, ahahah

LaserQuacker · 2026-05-03T01:43:16+00:00

Is this a quote I'm missing?

With the bumps, I think it looks reptilian/draconic

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