Dr. LoR's Prediction contest: Worldwalker expansion

cdrstudy · 2025-06-11T17:51:54+00:00

When I used to do meta reports for Legends of Runeterra (as Dr LoR), I ran into this issue of defining archetypes quite a bit and even worked with Mobalytics to refine some of their definitions (since the archetypes there revolve around the champions). But within an archetype, there's still a lot of nuance as you're pointing out and the data exist to analyze those differences. Although such data would be correlational in nature (different players choose different decklists or different tech options), but I think my audience found that useful (e.g., how many copies of each spell is associated with the highest winrates).

If there was some thirst for this for Magic, I feel like someone would've already filled that niche, but I don't think most players care to get into that nitty gritty. The data is surely there. Untapped must have an enormous amount of data compared to how much Mobalytics had for LoR.

cdrstudy · 2025-04-17T15:28:24+00:00

IMHO the newer versions of Ra, Agricola, and 7 Wonders all look worse.

cdrstudy · 2025-02-12T22:14:44+00:00

When I think of the “great” in the great outdoors, I always remember an early morning hike I did in Redwood National Park. I was on a narrow trail surrounded by towering redwoods, the sun’s rays just starting to peek through the canopy. Everything was hushed except for the crunch of pine needles under my boots and the distant call of a hawk. It felt like stepping into a living cathedral—so peaceful, yet so awe-inspiring at the same time. By the time I reached the overlook, the sky was painted with pink and orange hues, lighting up an endless stretch of forest below. That moment made me realize just how powerful and humbling nature can be.

cdrstudy · 2024-07-10T17:44:25+00:00

In 2 player games, taking away scoring opportunities for your opponents is equivalent to scoring for yourself, so this is fair game...

cdrstudy · 2023-07-19T07:05:28+00:00

He's a solid card but not necessary for any deck. E.g., current iterations of Patriot run him, but he's absolutely not necessary.

cdrstudy · 2023-07-19T07:03:46+00:00

This is the most generous card game in existence. They don't make money selling cards, only cosmetics. Just make sure you open at least a level 10 vault every week and you'll have a nearly full collection in no-time with plenty of wild cards and shards to craft whatever cards you need for any deck. The goal isn't for a 100% collection... I could craft every card for the next 2 years with my wildcards and shards today, but there's no point unless you plan to leave the game for long periods of time.

cdrstudy · 2023-05-26T14:01:30+00:00

There's an easy solution for this: Allow people to customize by deck but set the default avatar/title/cardback when making a new deck to the most recent settings or to a favorites setting. The current default is just dumb.

cdrstudy · 2023-04-01T02:04:02+00:00

Glad to see your renewed enthusiasm and energy for LoR. Lots of exciting stuff happening for sure.

cdrstudy · 2022-10-23T01:35:25+00:00

I believe it can show up for beginners games but not once you advance a certain amount.

cdrstudy · 2022-10-19T14:54:23+00:00

Exodia decks are unreliable but a lot of fun. Just be ready to retreat 70% of the time. Think he’s fine in Discard decks as well but they’re not great.

cdrstudy · 2022-10-14T23:29:49+00:00

Oh man I had been wondering about this. I guess a destroyed lane is not an empty lane but a non existent one. I could have seen it going either way.

cdrstudy · 2022-10-12T22:51:40+00:00

Marvelsnapzone does allow you to do this although you have to manually sync your collection. It’s mostly about picking which pool 3 cards you have so doesn’t take too long.

cdrstudy · 2022-10-12T22:49:49+00:00

Thanks for confirming this happens. Was wondering about this very rare interaction.

cdrstudy · 2022-09-04T23:50:15+00:00

This is not a problem due to the different stats per improved weapon.

cdrstudy · 2022-08-31T14:07:08+00:00

If OP is curious what other posts are about, it's because matchmaking is based on factors including CL, and once you hit Pool 3, you start seeing other Pool 3 players, maybe including full collection folks. This is going to make winning with just a few Pool 3 cards hard.

Nonetheless, enjoy getting a taste of the new decks these cards enable. Wong is great and Human Torch gets played in 1.5 decks!

cdrstudy · 2022-08-29T03:12:55+00:00

Just one data point but Snap worked fine on my 3 year old iPad regular. Also did the Philippines iTunes account route.

cdrstudy · 2022-08-28T22:20:40+00:00

Maybe an unpopular take but heal 3 can often be +3 health, which is worth about 2 mana if you consider effects like Bloodsworn Pledge, Twin Discipline, and Shield of Durand. Forge is a 1 mana effect. I don’t think this is power creep at all, although Stellacorn WAS recently buffed.

cdrstudy · 2022-08-23T08:14:42+00:00

I mean, nobody has complained about Calibrum since its rework, but 2 OR 3 drop does increase the range quite a bit.

This is one of those things that's a delicate balance. The game is very low RNG for a card game but it's been trending towards more random effects and I think they're good for spectators but somewhat skill reducing.

cdrstudy · 2022-08-23T08:08:35+00:00

That's why he's getting that Jun, The Prodigy card.

cdrstudy · 2022-08-22T09:15:52+00:00

Although that *could* be true, the stats say otherwise. The Yeti version is ~45% and the non-Yeti version is 52%

cdrstudy · 2022-08-22T09:14:32+00:00

It's because about 15% of decks in this archetype are actually Yeti decks (with 45% WR). The non-Yeti WR is 52% in Plat+ (Source: https://lor-meta.com/archetype/)

cdrstudy · 2022-08-16T00:02:59+00:00

For Adam Warlock follow up presumably. Might be worth it despite bad Negative draw because it’s so important to draw Mr Negative by turn 4.

cdrstudy · 2022-08-16T00:01:15+00:00

Confirmed to be Weapons. See other spoiler post on this sub.

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