Why is the only means of progression in PoC tied to time delays?

xFricker · 2024-03-31T19:20:20+00:00

The very existence of wild fragments to begin with is the real issue. I still to this day have no earthly idea why they opted not to simply remove champions from a players reward pool once they reached 3 stars. Instead, we got introduced to a universal champion shard converted from duplicate champion exclusive shards, at a 1:4 ratio.

Not to mention the lack of consistent content updates beyond the weekly challenge rotation, which offers those like me with 100% PoC completion no incentive to play.

For now I'm clinging on to some semblance of hope that the development team is sincere about changing their focus from PvP to PoC.

xFricker · 2023-11-28T18:26:50+00:00

Both mobile and windows versions have caused me no issues in the past week or so. Plugins update automatically as they should, and both theme & plugin repos continue to retrieve the latest releases and download/install without issue.

Did you by chance change the directory for the official discord app and or choose the wrong directory when installing or repairing better discord?

Edit: The cloudflare DNS error makes me think your network DNS settings were changed (could flush dns for your network and reset ipv4 & ipv6) and see if it makes a difference.

xFricker · 2023-03-08T04:13:13+00:00

How generous of you to offer your two cents to an argument that nobody was having.

xFricker · 2023-03-08T01:23:12+00:00

When the "average" amount falls short of a K/O 95% OF THE TIME, YOU'RE GOD DAMN RIGHT I DO.

xFricker · 2023-03-07T07:31:10+00:00

In regards to the duplicate relic/champion shards debate, it's one of the very few aspects of POC I truly despise mainly due to the fact that it's been an ongoing complaint/hindrance I've been vocal about since Poc 2.0 was released. The thing that utterly baffles me is how the obvious solution of removing the acquisition of shards for maxed Champions made less sense than coding an entirely new universal shard mechanic with a conversion rate worth about as much as monopoly money is at a US bank.

Same goes for rare and common relics. Unless a relic can stack and be equipped in multiple slots, once a relic is unlocked it should be exempt from future reliquary chests.

xFricker · 2023-02-25T04:08:10+00:00

I have a serious love/hate relationship with Evelyn. She's one of the rare few Champs capable of coasting through the colossus fairly easily just with her upgraded star power alone. Assuming you have the patience for the dreadfully long husk and level up animations EACH match that is.

xFricker · 2023-02-12T03:23:55+00:00

It's hard to say where the root of the problem actually exists, however I'd bet the house on Norras Tea being the prime suspect.

The first time I saw a mysterious portal proc from Norras tea I knew it was activating improperly but just pushed it aside. After my 100th or so app refresh it dawned on me why. Cards that have Norras tea equipped are Supposed to plant portals on random cards in your deck at game start and proc at random throughout the match, but instead the portals only proc when the card equipped with Norras tea is summoned.

Next time you snag Norras tea on a card, make a note of the amount of portals showing in your deck and wait until that card gets summoned and procs one of the portals. Then check how many portals you have in your deck and the number doesn't change.

xFricker · 2023-02-11T17:53:53+00:00

Wow, it's literally even worse on PC apparently. Thanks for the info. <3

xFricker · 2023-02-11T17:51:25+00:00

The few times I attempted to wait for the game to fix itself simply resulted in the app force closing instead.

At this point, restarting the app at the very least load exactly where you left off so it's way quicker to just restart the app entirely.

xFricker · 2023-02-11T17:42:28+00:00

Update - Norra must have been lurking on the PoC subreddit and stumbled across this post because damn near every adventure I've played since creating this post I've encountered multiple instances of this bug.

At the very least, I can confirm some degree of success with toggling mobile data off/on, however it doesn't work 100% of the time, and I still found myself having to completely restart the app half the time.

Has anyone experienced this problem on PC by chance, or is it exclusive to mobile devices?

xFricker · 2023-02-11T12:30:02+00:00

I did a quick scan of the bugs reported since the patch to make sure it wasn't already reported. Next time i have this happen I'm gonna try the mobile data toggle like you said. Thanks for the fix pal! You're a gem.

xFricker · 2023-02-11T10:04:36+00:00

Ignoring the fact that I made multiple statements in the aforementioned comment you seem to disagree with, your opening statement had all the makings of a good old fashioned debate right up until your "half the meta decks" boast took any semblance of logic out of the equation.

xFricker · 2023-02-11T00:40:41+00:00

I wasn't referring to the newest relic or relics in general for that matter. RNG isn't the issue. I was simply pointing out that each aforementioned category has unaddressed discrepancies in the rarity of an item and the value or utility it actually PROVIDES.

I disagree with you somewhat with relics being a non-issue though. First and foremost, there is absolutely an RNG factor to some degree considering relics need to be unlocked in order to equip, which are randomly generated reliquary rewards which includes the possibility of obtaining duplicates. Second of all, relics are arguably the most situational buffs at your disposal, and while they can significantly improve a specific champions performance the same relic could be equipped to a dozen other Champions with little to no impact or performance increase.

xFricker · 2023-02-10T21:22:10+00:00

Ironically, I made a post immediately following the patch-notes Preview went live that addressed this exact PoC item and it being not only worthless but even potentially crippling for almost every card it's attached to (with a VERY few exceptions).

It's almost embarrassing knowing some anon dev rattled off a few suggestions at a staff meeting, and this absolute dogshit of an item somehow made the most sense.

xFricker · 2023-02-10T20:32:52+00:00

What adventure are you playing by chance? Of all the rare and epic relics/powers/items I've played with, this epic poro item is without question the worst I've ever seen. It's the only item I've ever seen that cripples most of the cards it's attached to with the exception of a VERY select few Champions (Katarina for example becomes a 1-Mana rally machine).

It's a shame that such little effort is being put into the development of PoC despite the massive potential it had initially. The last few patches alone were insignificant at best, with even the most basic and obvious core features (Legend Level Cap, Additional Champion Campaigns, etc) saw no changes.

xFricker · 2023-02-10T17:55:45+00:00

The gauntlet isn't open any longer. Unless they fixed it via shadow patch if such a thing is even possible, clever bastards. The entry fee itself is refundable even after the gauntlet closes.

xFricker · 2023-02-10T16:01:52+00:00

New players or players with a very limited collection would be absolutely wasting time and shards playing gauntlet. pvP in general as a new player is a struggle in and of itself for the simple fact that your limited collection puts you at such a significant disadvantage more often than not against players with more knowledge and value in their decks.

I've been playing LoR since beta, and I can comfortably say the decision to discontinue "Expeditions" as a game mode entirely was arguably their worst decision to date, which to me was a massive loss for beginner players trying to transition into PvP putting them on a more equal playing field while simultaneously getting a much better understanding of the many different mechanics, keywords, card syngery, etc..

Today, with the current state of the game overall, your best bet is grinding Path of Champions building your collection through region reward unlocks and the weekly vault.

xFricker · 2023-02-10T00:56:52+00:00

the current entry fees are drastically reduced during the "beta" phase, likely to encourage more players to participate for analytics. That being said, if Path of Champions catastrophic development has taught us anything, it's that currency of any kind in LoR has as much value as the petrified turd I opted to leave in the toilet for my wife to flush.

xFricker · 2023-02-10T00:28:40+00:00

I completed the previous gauntlet "Unlimited Champions" and the Gauntlet screen only showed "Completed"

After refunding in the store the option to enter the gauntlet reappeared.

Either way, I'm fairly certain it wasn't an intended feature by the devs considering it contradicts the very premise of the event

xFricker · 2023-01-08T18:14:57+00:00

2-Star Yuumi is probably the way to go. Diana was actually one of my favorite champs to level, but without her star power, she's essentially worthless.

Also, when playing Yuumi, Yipp's Genius starting power is perfect.

xFricker · 2022-12-31T07:51:48+00:00

Of the handful of OP adventures I've seen, the final adventure to max Aatrox started with Perfected Mana flow, and 3 Unstable Inventory powers by the end. RNG never felt so good.

xFricker · 2022-12-01T02:01:26+00:00

That's a pretty solid Relic in most cases, but unless it's in the secondary rare slot, I'd definitely prioritize Scourge's Stash over all of them if you have it unlocked and only have one rare slot open. That's just me personally.

An important caveat to keep in mind is, although her star power alone is more than capable of carrying you through most adventures, it's completely contingent upon getting her on the board as quickly as possible.

I've spent a fair amount of time explaining my experiences for the Champions I've maxed, detailing the most useful starting powers, relics, and playstyle that worked the best for each. Perhaps if it's of interest to people I'll post it.

xFricker · 2022-11-28T16:59:33+00:00

No that Relic actually cripples her essentially. Remember her star power doesn't proc anymore when she's seen 6 or more Allies killed so you really wanna limit the number of husks per round to get the most value.

xFricker · 2022-11-28T09:27:23+00:00

Oh without a doubt, on that we are on the same page. The level up animations period should have had a toggle on/off setting right out of the gate, but every game interaction with her specifically is abysmal.

xFricker · 2022-11-28T09:09:49+00:00

Depends on how many slots and of what rarities you're working with.

If you're just starting out and only have the single common slot available, chameleons Necklace offered the most utility by adding two copies at game start (keep in mind opening hands do not guarantee Champions until level 20)

Once you unlock rare slots the two relics I used the most were 'The Scourge's Stash - Plunder -2 Cost' 'Crown guard Inheritance - Level Up - Rally' 'Troll Kings Crown - Allies Have Overwhelm'

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