Hi, I just got a my key recently, so I'm pretty new. I'm not really sure how to 'build a collection' like everyone says. Do I just have to buy packs? Is there another way. Also since it's beta will I lose all the money I invest into this game when it gets released?
You can build your card collection by obtaining packs. You can purchase packs with real money through the in-game store, or you may opt to play truly Free to Play and collect gold through questing / winning games. Packs can be purchased for 100 gold in the store and roughly $1.50 USD.
Any money invested into the game at this point will be refunded to you in gold should the beta wipe again. Blizzard has stated though they do not foresee another wipe in the future and the progress you make now will stick with you until the game releases.
You can also craft cards by using Arcane Dust that you earn by disenchanting other cards you do not want. Only Expert level cards can be disenchanted. Basic cards are the cards that everyone starts out with.
If you prefer the F2P-way (which I did at least pre wipe), you may want to know where to get some gold and experience: 1. Play Tutorial, which makes mage class available to you. Mage is a very good class from a basic card view.2. Defeat every class once, either vs. AI or real players. This rewards you with 100G once. 3. Practice vs AI to get some experience. Don't overestimate the AI, it plays in patterns. Once you knoiw those, you win more than loose. This unlocks more basic cards. Start altering your deck and/or class during this step. 4. Play once in "Play" mode, this rewards a booster pack once. (doesn't matter if you win) 5. Play three times in "Play" mode, this rewards another 100G. (doesn't matter if you win) 6. Start defeating the Expert AI of every class once. Another 100G once. 7. If you like to maximize: Play every class to level 10 for another 100G reward. The first class to level 10 will reward a free booster pack. 8. Long time goal: 100 Wins grants another 300G.
Final step: Try out Arena once you have basic knowledge of every class. First entry is free. Rewards are always at least 1 booster pack and a combination of dust/cards/gold. If you liked your experience spend gold gained on more Arena Runs, if not, just buy packs and continue to play Constructed. Do your Dailies and gain more experience in and with the game. Restart going Arena (it is fun!).
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Honestly, like most card games buying cards is the best way to make a collection, but because blizzard is the nice company they are, they let you earn everything in the game with time instead of money.
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Hi, I just got a my key recently, so I'm pretty new. I'm not really sure how to 'build a collection' like everyone says. Do I just have to buy packs? Is there another way. Also since it's beta will I lose all the money I invest into this game when it gets released?
You can build your card collection by obtaining packs. You can purchase packs with real money through the in-game store, or you may opt to play truly Free to Play and collect gold through questing / winning games. Packs can be purchased for 100 gold in the store and roughly $1.50 USD.
Any money invested into the game at this point will be refunded to you in gold should the beta wipe again. Blizzard has stated though they do not foresee another wipe in the future and the progress you make now will stick with you until the game releases.
You can also craft cards by using Arcane Dust that you earn by disenchanting other cards you do not want. Only Expert level cards can be disenchanted. Basic cards are the cards that everyone starts out with.
I hope this helps ;)
If you prefer the F2P-way (which I did at least pre wipe), you may want to know where to get some gold and experience:
1. Play Tutorial, which makes mage class available to you. Mage is a very good class from a basic card view.2. Defeat every class once, either vs. AI or real players. This rewards you with 100G once.
3. Practice vs AI to get some experience. Don't overestimate the AI, it plays in patterns. Once you knoiw those, you win more than loose.
This unlocks more basic cards. Start altering your deck and/or class during this step.
4. Play once in "Play" mode, this rewards a booster pack once. (doesn't matter if you win)
5. Play three times in "Play" mode, this rewards another 100G. (doesn't matter if you win)
6. Start defeating the Expert AI of every class once. Another 100G once.
7. If you like to maximize: Play every class to level 10 for another 100G reward. The first class to level 10 will reward a free booster pack.
8. Long time goal: 100 Wins grants another 300G.
Final step: Try out Arena once you have basic knowledge of every class. First entry is free. Rewards are always at least 1 booster pack and a combination of dust/cards/gold.
If you liked your experience spend gold gained on more Arena Runs, if not, just buy packs and continue to play Constructed.
Do your Dailies and gain more experience in and with the game.
Restart going Arena (it is fun!).
Please report toxic behaviour and unwanted threads, so the moderators can deal with them.
Honestly, like most card games buying cards is the best way to make a collection, but because blizzard is the nice company they are, they let you earn everything in the game with time instead of money.