I think this thread is warranted. I'll quote Etharil's post:
Etharil said:
Today we would like to show you our new gameplay trailer. Can you find all the secrets we've hidden within it?
On top of that you've been asking us to let you try Olden Era out and so here we are — starting TODAY, the signups for our Arena mode are open! Do hurry though as we will accept only a limited amount of people: first come, first served!
We’ll start the Arena playtests on March 17th and wrap everything up around March 28th. See you in the Arena!
there s just few that got it, 11? If we check the discord channel almost none got it, just fammilies ))))
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Yea, there should be more clarity when they send waves of access, just to avoid keeping people on their toes. I did get one, but had to refresh lots of times to not miss it.
Main complaint so far is that things are a bit slow. You get around 15 minutes to create your setup and if the opponent doesn't wait for you, it's back to square one. Already had someone quit on me.
Getting matched should come after customizing your lineup.
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Have to say that despite the rough quality of an early build, it's a pretty good experience. Had 3 games so far and I only want to play more. ____________ Guide to a Great Heroes Game The Young Traveler
As much as I'd like to agree, I think that's not the case this time around. Nay, in fact not getting access is a veritable testament to the integrity of the forum and goodwill from the devs! Not cozying up to one another for such illegitimate benefits takes some truly impressive character. One can only hope things continue this way until the event finishes! ____________ Guide to a Great Heroes Game The Young Traveler
Some initial thoughts:
1. People like to quit the lobby a lot if they don't get what they want, even after 10 minutes of planning! Terrible waste of time.
2. Hero stats are whack, someone I met had 58 Spellpower, summoned 2 stacks of 70 purple things that completely annihilated my army with aoe.
3. Army damage cannot compete with magic and summons. Seems like a balance issue more than anything.
4. Rush Hive is a thing, game is decided turn 1, start of turn 2 is cleanup.
5. Hive units don't look distinguishable, it's a big nuisance.
6. Armageddon wipe with magic immune dragons is a legit strategy, but I won that game because Daylight magic buffs and sustain are powerful too. Plus Judgement is crazy single target damage.
7. Spell animations are entertaining and feel appropriate. Big spells have big effects.
8. High tier units like 6-7 feel powerful.
9. There will be must-have skills I'm afraid. For example Resistance in this format seems mandatory. But the perks provide variety.
10. I didn't understand what focus did until halfway through. I think it has a place, but gameplay around it could be a difficult to master.
All in all, pretty fun and addictive! Definitely needs more polish and balancing, but it's a solid foundation to build on. I'm hopeful.
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posted March 17, 2025 02:29 PM
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