I can attest, having played both Magic and Hearthstone for years, this game is pretty awesome to play. Here is my invite link for good measure, I used the OP link to start my account.
I can attest, having played both Magic and Hearthstone for years, this game is pretty awesome to play. Here is my invite link for good measure, I used the OP link to start my account.
Why not sing up to the closed beta of Magic The Gathering Arena? Hearthstone it's just a extremly watered down version of Magic. I am waiting of my closed Beta Key?
Signing up for the closed beta of Magic Arena doesn't preclude anybody from trying Eternal. But Eternal is available on all major platforms, including mobile Arena will be PC only for now. I've signed up and I am still waiting for the key.
I started Eternal several months ago, and I completely quit Hearthstone a few weeks ago because Eternal is just better in every way. BUT ...
Eternal does have problems that you won't have seen if you've only been playing a few weeks. It's important to note that the game is still in Early Access on Steam, which shows that even the developers don't quite consider it ready for prime time just yet.
Mathematically inclined fans of Eternal have discovered that its mulligan system creates a situation in which it is impossible to pin down an optimal mix of power (mana) for a given deck. At the same time, this system seems to punish control decks unduly by making it easy to curve out to a low power ceiling and much more difficult to curve out to a higher ceiling than an unmanipulated mulligan system would.
Another issue is that relic (relics are like a combination of MtG's enchantments and artifacts) removal is far too rare and expensive in terms of card advantage. Essentially, there's very little risk in playing insanely powerful relics because, first, they are often much cheaper than they should be, and also because most opponents will not or cannot pack relic removal without gutting their deck. To further compound this, Eternal decks contain 75 cards, making it much less likely you will have that precious relic removal in hand when you need it.
Don't get me wrong, though -- Eternal has tons of great ideas that I love, and I really do want it to succeed. The way they handle armor and relic weapons is fabulous -- Hearthstone could learn a few things from them on this front. Eternal also has the most interesting keywords I've ever seen in a card game, and I love how buffs persist across zone changes (i.e., getting killed or sent back to hand). And on-summon effects always happen, no matter how a unit comes into play, unlike Heathstone's battlecries.
In short, there's a lot to like, as long as they sort out the balance issues before the full release.
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Eternal is a great game, similar to Magic but every well polished. If you join with the invite below, you get 3 packs and a special welcome deck.
Give it a try!
https://www.direwolfdigital.com/eternal/register/?ref=180c0383-f75d-48eb-942b-7a5c78b4fdbb
Some review of the game, if you are interested:
https://elotalk.com/gaming/underrated-digital-card-game-experience-eternal/
Getting started guide:
https://rngeternal.com/2017/08/04/eternal-starter-guide/
Eternal: https://www.direwolfdigital.com/eternal/register/?ref=180c0383-f75d-48eb-942b-7a5c78b4fdbb
Hearthstone: https://battle.net/recruit/GV2XRPRX5L?blzcmp=raf-hs&s=HS&m=mac
We should ask the Mods to make a sticky here for referral links to Eternal (or even a massive thread for referral links to any game.)
Video of Kripp playing Eternal:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2viaYj1WTjI
Eternal: https://www.direwolfdigital.com/eternal/register/?ref=180c0383-f75d-48eb-942b-7a5c78b4fdbb
Hearthstone: https://battle.net/recruit/GV2XRPRX5L?blzcmp=raf-hs&s=HS&m=mac
Here is my invite link. I play daily and its a fun game with plenty of free stuff.
https://www.direwolfdigital.com/eternal/register/?ref=f2e58b10-dfed-4837-a3bb-aa2099a036e6
Started playing it some time ago, i thing Hearthstone will be on casual daily quests for a long time. All that Hearthstone should be.
https://www.youtube.com/user/Kripparrian/videos
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And here's a starter guide:
https://rngeternal.com/2017/08/04/eternal-starter-guide/
Eternal: https://www.direwolfdigital.com/eternal/register/?ref=180c0383-f75d-48eb-942b-7a5c78b4fdbb
Hearthstone: https://battle.net/recruit/GV2XRPRX5L?blzcmp=raf-hs&s=HS&m=mac
I can attest, having played both Magic and Hearthstone for years, this game is pretty awesome to play. Here is my invite link for good measure, I used the OP link to start my account.
https://www.direwolfdigital.com/eternal/register/?ref=eb6af978-2ff5-45fc-bd01-4108f209243b
Eternal Card Game is one of my favorite games to play atm :)
Why not sing up to the closed beta of Magic The Gathering Arena? Hearthstone it's just a extremly watered down version of Magic. I am waiting of my closed Beta Key?
Signing up for the closed beta of Magic Arena doesn't preclude anybody from trying Eternal. But Eternal is available on all major platforms, including mobile Arena will be PC only for now. I've signed up and I am still waiting for the key.
Eternal: https://www.direwolfdigital.com/eternal/register/?ref=180c0383-f75d-48eb-942b-7a5c78b4fdbb
Hearthstone: https://battle.net/recruit/GV2XRPRX5L?blzcmp=raf-hs&s=HS&m=mac
I started a few weeks ago. It's my favorite TCG to date. Great game modes, complex gameplay/mechanics, amazing visuals
The only thing I don't like is that the mana system can be a bit draw dependant
Legend with : S65 Freeze Mage, S57 Maly Gonk Druid, S57 "Okay" Shaman, S53 Boom-zooka Hunter, S53 Maly Tog Druid, S52 Wild Tog Druid ft.Blingtron, S50 Quest Rogue, S49 Dead Man's Warrior, S41 Wild Clown Fiesta Druid, S41 Hadronox Jade Druid, S40 Wild OTK Dragon Druid, S35 SMOrc Shaman, S33 Jade Druid, S22 Control Priest, S19 Control Priest
I started Eternal several months ago, and I completely quit Hearthstone a few weeks ago because Eternal is just better in every way. BUT ...
Eternal does have problems that you won't have seen if you've only been playing a few weeks. It's important to note that the game is still in Early Access on Steam, which shows that even the developers don't quite consider it ready for prime time just yet.
Mathematically inclined fans of Eternal have discovered that its mulligan system creates a situation in which it is impossible to pin down an optimal mix of power (mana) for a given deck. At the same time, this system seems to punish control decks unduly by making it easy to curve out to a low power ceiling and much more difficult to curve out to a higher ceiling than an unmanipulated mulligan system would.
Another issue is that relic (relics are like a combination of MtG's enchantments and artifacts) removal is far too rare and expensive in terms of card advantage. Essentially, there's very little risk in playing insanely powerful relics because, first, they are often much cheaper than they should be, and also because most opponents will not or cannot pack relic removal without gutting their deck. To further compound this, Eternal decks contain 75 cards, making it much less likely you will have that precious relic removal in hand when you need it.
Don't get me wrong, though -- Eternal has tons of great ideas that I love, and I really do want it to succeed. The way they handle armor and relic weapons is fabulous -- Hearthstone could learn a few things from them on this front. Eternal also has the most interesting keywords I've ever seen in a card game, and I love how buffs persist across zone changes (i.e., getting killed or sent back to hand). And on-summon effects always happen, no matter how a unit comes into play, unlike Heathstone's battlecries.
In short, there's a lot to like, as long as they sort out the balance issues before the full release.
"Why, you never expected justice from a company, did you? They have neither a soul to lose nor a body to kick." -- Lady Saba Holland
Hey OP, I was thinking, maybe since your referral link is used up, you can make a list of the referrals on the thread on the top post? ;)
Adding mine to the pot : https://www.direwolfdigital.com/eternal/register/?ref=2d2d80da-958f-414c-9d9a-e86de739baa6
Legend with : S65 Freeze Mage, S57 Maly Gonk Druid, S57 "Okay" Shaman, S53 Boom-zooka Hunter, S53 Maly Tog Druid, S52 Wild Tog Druid ft.Blingtron, S50 Quest Rogue, S49 Dead Man's Warrior, S41 Wild Clown Fiesta Druid, S41 Hadronox Jade Druid, S40 Wild OTK Dragon Druid, S35 SMOrc Shaman, S33 Jade Druid, S22 Control Priest, S19 Control Priest
I joined through the OPs link and thoroughly enjoying this game. Closer to Magic than Hearth stone.
Here's my link to go with the others
https://www.direwolfdigital.com/eternal/register/?ref=b0e4a5a3-2dd5-414c-a75f-ce8a1dfdafb0
Arguing on the internet is like playing chess with a pigeon. You may be good at chess, but the pigeon is just going to knock all the pieces down, take a shit on the table, and strut around like its victorious.
Eternal: https://www.direwolfdigital.com/eternal/register/?ref=180c0383-f75d-48eb-942b-7a5c78b4fdbb
Hearthstone: https://battle.net/recruit/GV2XRPRX5L?blzcmp=raf-hs&s=HS&m=mac