Happy Friday everyone! We’re back with another Weekly Wrap-Up, post-PAX Unplugged. If you visited us at the show, thanks again! It was great meeting fans and new players alike.
With the new year fast approaching, we wanted to update you on the current status of things in this week’s Wrap-Up. Let’s jump in.
Bugs and Fixes
It’s been brought to our attention that there are some errors in certain non-English versions of cards (words incorrectly bolded, etc.). If you notice an error like this, please let us know on Twitter, Facebook, or through HelpShift. Thanks in advance!
Some users have reported that cards are “hanging,” especially during King of Carrion. This bug is a high priority for us, as it can sometimes bring gameplay to a halt.
We are also investigating some reported performance issues on King of Carrion, as well as some occasional crashes separate from the hanging cards issues.
If you experience any of these issues, please let us know by submitting a HelpShift. Here’s the guide to submitting a ticket:
https://steamcommunity.com/app/509580/discussions/0/1735463620081440495/
A Quick Word on Co-Op
Internal testing and implementation on co-op mode is underway now, and we’re targeting a beta release before the end of the month. During Early Access, we’ll work to refine co-op from its initial state, adding features and tuning the experience before full release.
Before co-op goes live, however, we’ll show it on a developer stream on our Twitch page at twitch.tv/ffigames. Stay tuned there for more news, especially in the upcoming week!
The King of Carrion
Now that King of Carrion is available for all players, we’ve received a ton of feedback on it—feedback that we plan to use to refine the Encounter itself, as well as shape future Encounters. Here’s what that means in the short-term and long-term.
First, we plan to further tune the difficulty of King of Carrion. Our mission with Encounters is to make challenging one-off Quests that provide new experiences for veteran players. We’re going to take another look at King of Carrion and tune its difficulty up on Challenge mode while maintaining a good experience for players on Narrative and Adventure.
Second, we’re aware of issues with the audio mixing on certain Locations and Story Screens in King of Carrion. We plan to issue a fix for this soon—most likely early next week. We’ll keep you updated.
One area we haven’t received much feedback about is the reward card for King of Carrion. How do you feel about earning a card for an Encounter? What do you think of Northern Survivor? Let us know here or on the Steam Community Forums. We’d love to hear your feedback on the card rewards!
Finally, we heard your feedback on the story, narration, and presentation of King of Carrion, and it was largely positive. We’ll keep this in mind for future Campaigns and Encounters and strive to bring you to interesting and cool corners of Middle-earth.
Thank you to everyone who played King of Carrion! If you haven’t played it yet, or if you’re looking for a cool new build to try and take on the adventure—check out the Deck of the Week!
Deck of the Week
Seastan’s King of Carrion—Challenge Mode Perfect Score (No Arwen)
When taking on The King of Carrion, many considered Arwen to be an auto-include in their list. User Seastan took that as a challenge and built a list without the Hero that many considered a staple on the Encounter.
Faramir acts as both a powerhouse and draw engine, while Aragorn brings tough Leadership allies and a Power that allows him to cheat on actions. Finally, Èowyn powers through Objectives and cleans up Hazards while holding her own in combat. Check it out:
Heroes
Aragorn, Faramir, Èowyn.
Ally (11)
1x Erebor Watchman
2x Erkenbrand
2x Galadriel's Handmaiden
2x Gandalf
2x Guard of the Citadel
2x Ithilien Lookout
Attachment (12)
2x Favor of the Lady
1x Gondorian Shield
2x Narya
2x Ranger's Blade
1x Raven-winged Helm
2x Self-Preservation
2x Unexpected Courage
Event (7)
2x A Watchful Peace
2x Beorn's Hospitality
1x Careful Planning
2x Lembas
https://digital.ringsdb.com/decklist/view/50/king-of-carrion-challenge-mode-perfect-score-no-arwen-1.0
Have a great week, everyone.
FFI