Deck Testing + PvE
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.
Comments
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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.
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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.
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