Deck Testing + PvE

OngakuKama

When I want to test my Standard format deck, I notice that the bot:

1) Uses invalid/expanded format cards.

2) Plays ineffectively (i.e. selecting a 60 hp basic pokemon without energy instead of bringing out a stronger pokemon with enough energy to attack after a knockout).

3) The decks are relatively incoherent or seemingly has no true end-game strategy.

A couple suggestions I have are:

1) Bring a new type of PvE, possibly a Gym Leader type of format or bring back Themed decks so we can know what to expect. This could either work for only playtesting or create a similar PvE lineup from Pokemon TCG Online. This could also help ease newer/casual players' frustrations in a forced PvP environment since they'd have more opportunities for growth.

2) Allow us to create a deck for the bot to use, or allow a Mirror Match option where the bot uses the same exact deck.

TechHog

The bot uses the premade decks you get at the start. Unfortunately though, making smart AI requires skill that the team doesn't have, and making a full, fleshed out single player mode requires time and manpower that they don't have.

I don't think suggesting new features is worth it right now. We should just focus on reporting bugs and telling them how to fix the interface.

OngakuKama

I tried another test deck match an hour ago, it used the same exact deck as my previous opponent before logging off. It wasn't a starter/premade deck. The team does have the means of making a more effective cpu match, although I could understand it not being a priority with the game being new.

They'll constantly get new feed about bugs and ui issues, but I don't think silencing suggestions altogether is a good move. Even if the suggestions aren't used in the long run.